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Persuasive Essay On Dove Hunting

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Do you enjoy the outdoors and adventure? Most hunters consider bird hunting, or dove hunting in particular, as the most exciting type of hunting. Dove hunting, usually a very social gathering, unites friends, family, and strangers to kill doves and have a good time. However, newcomers to the sport might have questions and wonder what exactly goes on, and why everyone loves it.
First of all, no one needs fancy equipment to dove hunt. However, more experienced hunters can buy fancy equipment, such as decoys, blinds, and calls if they want. Because dove hunting is perfect for all ages, many consider it the best introduction to hunting in general. Novice dove hunters only need a shotgun, shells (ammo), and earth-toned clothing. Most hunters wear camouflage, but khaki or gray clothing works just as well. While some people prefer to hunt alone, dove hunting in a group helps keep the doves rounded up and flying. You can also laugh, joke around, and tease each other on missed shots. When I go hunting, I tease my friend, Greyson, a self-proclaimed marksman, when he misses more doves than I do. Unlike deer or other animals, doves can’t hear that well, so as long as you don’t scream, you can socialize all you want.
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A lot of people have trouble hitting doves because they don’t know how to aim. Since the pellets take time to travel through the air, when the pellets reach the spot you aimed at, the dove has already gone. Because of that, make sure to lead, or aim several feet in front of, the dove. Your range when shooting doves is limited by the type of gun you use. A 20-gauge will reach out around 30 feet. It takes a skilled shooter to make a shot on a flying dove from that range. If you use a 12 gauge, that range extends out to 40 feet. Again, a shot that far away should only be attempted by a proficient

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