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Madison County Dove Shoot The Falling Season Alex Foust 82 • September/October 2017
As Mississippians, it is no secret that each season of the year brings its own gifts, some more pleasurable than others. Whether it’s the humid heat of the summer or the inconsistency of the winter months, each season in Mississippi speaks about some aspect of our culture here. Arguably, one of the most soughtafter seasons of the year for us, is the fall. What’s not to love about the fall? Cooler weather arrives in such fashion that the trees begin to blush, revealing beauty you only get to see this time of year. The rushing anticipation of our beloved football season comes to a satisfying close as teams begin strapping up for competition. Last but certainly not least, hunting season begins in Mississippi. Just as we begin watching our favorite football match-ups, here in Madison County something else is falling just before the leaves. Dove season is making its debut throughout numerous places in the county within miles of each other. Madison County native Andy Case describes the dove shoots of opening weekend as the “gateway to the hunting season and the welcome of the fall.” Each year as dove shoots open up around the county, people get together at some of their favorite spots with friends and family for a good hunt. Considered more than just a hunt, the dove shoots of opening weekend are treated more like a social gathering that brings people in the community together. After having months of not being able to hunt, it is a good, fun way to kick the season off right. One thing that makes dove hunting so easy, fun, and social, is how relaxed it is compared to other hunting in Mississippi. Oftentimes, hunters in close proximity to each other will hang out and visit while waiting on birds, which isn’t quite the same for many of the other types of bird hunting you might do here. Dove hunting is also a great way for kids to start planting their roots and getting a taste of what it’s like to hunt. In the past, hunters were only allowed to start shoots in the afternoons, but now the regulations have allotted for shoots to begin in the morning. Rather than just being an afternoon event, shoots can now serve as all-day gatherings. Usually before daylight, hunters will get all their hunting necessities, breakfast, and a good spot in their field and wait as the sun rises and the birds start flying. Here in Madison County, dove shoots truly are a staple to the life of those who hunt and something that is looked forward to each year. This year, dove shoots throughout the county will begin on opening weekend of dove season, which falls on Labor Day weekend. There are plenty of ways to kick off Mississippi’s favorite time of year, embracing God’s creation, watching your favorite ball team score, or even scoring a few birds yourself with friends and family. After all, it is the falling season. Hometown madison • 83
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