this will be my first time for dove hunting. I've got the gun and camo, but what else should I bring with me? What do you guys take?

Water and sunscreen should be high on the list. It is still hot during dove hunting season.

I always take a small travel size can of Deep Woods Off and stick at least 2 bottles of frozen water in my pouch or seat. In September, it doesn't take them long to thaw out so you can still get a drink when you need to, but they will stay colder longer.

I also keep a 5 gallon water container and ziploc bags in the truck. That way I can clean the birds in the field.

DISCLAIMER: If you do that, it's probably a good idea to leave a wing attached just to keep our 'pickier' GW's happy.

Gun
Ammo
License
Stool
Sunscreen
Insect Repellant
Game Shears
Ziplocks
Large Igloo Water Cooler
Plastic Wash Basins (for cleaning birds)
Paper Towels

something to sit on
water
THERMACELL!!
plus all the items listed above

at least a 12 pack

beer
snuff
shells
chair
game shears
ziplocks

Always bring extra shells. I mean, determine how many boxes you think you'll need, and bring 1 extra.

Game shears make cleaning 100x easier.

You can bring a stool/chair, but I usually end up standing and never use it. Especially if you see the birds patterning over a different area - you want to be mobile.

My son
license
gun
swivel stool---a must have
ziplock baggies
ammo
water
sunglasses
combat style bush hat---has 360 degree brim
coffee can for an ashtray

plastic trash bag for shell hulls---we always leave peoples property better than we found it.

small cooler with ice for birds---in case your going to be out a long time, the birds won't start to spoil on ya.

Dog...either my Chessie or a Brittany (plus a pump up sprayer with cool water to keep him wet and hydrated)
Chair
Ice Chest with plenty of Ozarka bottled water.
Snacks (beef jerky or whatever).
Game shears
Zip Lock Bags
5 gal. jug of water for washing birds and hands
Paper towels
Shotgun
2 boxes shells (minimum)
Sun Screen
Loose fitting cotton vented shirt (Camo)
Lightweight shoes
Loose fitting light wt. denim jeans
4" wide brimmed hat with mesh crown
Costa del Mars
Belt with rear "mesh" bird bag ans side shell pockets.

Plus add some photos of years past to maintain the early adrenalin rush in anticipation of shooting God's little speedsters.



My stepson with Zach



My brother-in-law and good DU buddy.

Can't wait...having a hard time sleeping at night!

100* + is common on Sept 1. Plenty of bottled water for you. Opening day is Tuesday this year so be prepared for lots of hunters after work.

I throw in some decoys, stationary and mechanical.
And don't forget the Snakeboots.

I would have left the OU hat at home....

The OU hat!

The year that Florida State and OU played for the National Championship; my adopted son was a senior at FSU and my wife is a Sooner...I sat in my recliner and did nothing but breathe and drink beer during that game.

Southern Miss is my school.

Talk about mixed emotions.

Other than the obvious (gun and shells) I take a cup of coffee or a bottle of frozen water with me to my secret prime Dove hunting spot. If I need anything else, I walk AAAALLLLLLLLLLLL the way to the house and get it. (about 50 yards)

Shatter proof sunglasses are a must. I caught a pellet just under my eye last year. Any higher and I would have been in trouble.

beer
shells
red man

decoys

gun
ammo (bring 1-2 boxes more than whatcha think you'll need)
something to sit on
plenty of water
2 packs of smokes (dove will make ya burn through some smokes pretty damn quick!)
sunglasses

While hunting? Never. A guy that "only had a couple" nearly shot my foot off. Put a hole in the ground less than an inch from my toes. Drinking while hunting with a firearm is bad bad mojo. Like drinking and driving, if you hurt or kill someone even from an accident that might have happened if you were not drinking, your probably going to get a long sentence due to it, unless it is your kid and the judge feels you had been punished enough by your actions. The risk/benefit is not worth it folks.
John

Did some say earplugs.......what??.....I can't hear you!!!

I take

water - 1 box of shells- some sun screen and something to sit on. FOr the dogs I fill up two marine ice chests with water and carry along a baby pool. I put the pool under a shade tree and fill it wil the water from the coolers. That way they can get in it when they need to or want to.