9/21/01 - 9/23/01 Fall Dove Retreat

 

 

Thirty five participants, including our first female dove hunter at a Dove Retreat (Ken Hamilton's daughter, Kerri) had a great time at the 10th Annual Fall Dove Retreat on 9/21/01 - 9/23/01 on Lee Ewald's properties near Dilley.  Everyone limited out on Friday (I, Randy Rowley, did in 35 minutes after the birds started flying).  Saturday was tougher hunting but several limits were taken.  A storm came in Saturday afternoon and made things real interesting.  Birds that were flying with the wind probably were pushing 100 MPH.  Those stupid enough to fly into the wind were barely doing 10 MPH!  One of my doubles was two birds that seemed like they were suspended by strings while trying to fly into that wind.  Sunday was all goofed up due to the storm.  Ron Denison was the only one who limited out but he had to stay out until 11:45 AM!  Thanks to Derrich Pollock who led us in a Bible Study on Saturday night.  There were also five rattlesnakes killed on the property, including a five footer.