As pigeon shoot season begins, a call to end what lawmaker calls a "blood sport"

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2. In Texas, they are called "Rock dove," and are

legal game during dove hunting season. These birds, while fairly common in urban areas, are not prolific in most rural areas, even where dove occur. I have taken a few (same family as dove game birds), and they are delicious when prepared like dove. The ones I have encountered are near rural neighborhoods. They are bigger, but still present a challenging wing shot.

The HSUS is primarily a front-line anti-hunting organization, and spends few resources on animal rescue & rehab, though they have a $100 million budget to toot their horn. They and other anti-hunting groups have had one positive benefit: Causing states to pass constitutional amendments to recognize hunting and fishing as s RIGHT. Incidentally, the invasive Eurasian collared dove have no bag limits or closed season. I have shot a few of these, and they are excellent table fare as well. Dove season is predicted to be Excellent this year!