Jul 11, 2011 · Myself and a few neighbors have noticed some rather large doves in the area this year. I would say they range pretty close in size to a pigeon, tan in color like a mourning dove. They have a distinctive growl or purr and are very skittish. I've been trying to snap a shot of the pair but I think there are more than two.

Aug 23, 2023 · I think collared doves taste pretty good. I've eaten a couple, my kids have eaten a couple, the dogs like to fetch them.... I've seen more MD's this year than before, but that isn't saying much, and I would honestly hesitate to shoot them, just in hopes that their numbers grow. The collared are moving in hard, and I'd encourage anyone to target ...

Aug 27, 2014 · One thing our collection conspicuously lacks is a good sample of Eurasian Collared Doves from Washington that documents the ongoing early stages of this invasion. A series of these specimens at the museum will enable future comparative studies of Collared Doves' invasion of Washington and across North America.

Sep 5, 2011 · Re: Doves around Ellensburg? « Reply #8 on: September 07, 2011, 12:14:03 PM » Doesn't seem like there are too many around this year. 2 buddies and i got our limits the first day and i went looking around the next day but didn't find much at all.

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Jun 9, 2010 · the collared doves you can buy at many pet shops the band tailed pigeons are really cool and making a comeback it seems... I saw a bunch in the last few weeks at the feeder down the road along with the mourning doves and a squirrel and some jays oh and a few chickens

Aug 6, 2007 · New to the area and I know about eastern WA. but where in eastern would be a good place to hunt dove. Any help would be great.

Waterfowl hunting is popular for many species of ducks, canadian geese and snow geese. Upland bird hunting opportunities include turkey, pheasant, forest grouse, chukar, doves, huns, and quail. Hunting for shed horns is very popular in the late winter and spring. Numerous species of furbearers inhabit Washington lands and waters.

Aug 7, 2011 · I'd imagine with dove hunting, person would probably invite you along. Don't think dove honey holes would be as secret.

Dec 30, 2013 · Actually they're called rock doves, or more commonly around here, barn pigeons. They are not native here and are not protected, just like starlings. And those Eurasian Collared Doves fall into that same "Invasive Species" category and are nearly as big as pigeons!