Comments on: Dove Opener Recap

By: Phillip Loughlin

Phillip Loughlin — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:20:39 +0000

Maybe it’s the after-dinner gin and tonic, but I just reread my post and maybe sounded a little ingracious to Hank for the cooking… particularly the South Carolina-style BBQ. I don’t know if folks out here in the West get it, but there’s a running battle back home for which BBQ is the “best”. SC has their mustard sauce, NC has their vinegar and molasses, GA and VA both have their own versions… and then you get to that sweet, red stuff that gets served in TN and points west. It’s kind of a joking, friendly rivalry, and I in no way meant to demean Hank’s excellent chow!

OK, that’s off my chest.

Just don’t come to me and offer beef or chicken and call it “BBQ”. It ain’t.

By: T.Michael Riddle

T.Michael Riddle — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:36:08 +0000

I was never much of a bird hunter but, those dove are like little jet fighters,fast and can turn on a dime.
Was lots “O” fun and the good company made it all the better. Just like the Queen song says!
Keep Good Company (Night At The Opera) album.

By: Phillip Loughlin

Phillip Loughlin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:38:05 +0000

Kristine, you’ll have to ping Hank directly on that one… or maybe you can get Holly to help you with a little leverage. But I have to say, the best way to enjoy Hank’s food is right there, fresh off the grill.

Arthur, it definitely sucks that the good people of Michigan got suckered into that one. We’ve come close several times here in CA, and you can bet they’ll be coming for us again. Eternal vigilance and all that…

It was definitely a good day, lots of fun and lots of great people. Was also cool to get Kat out there with me, for the first time in a while. That always makes it better!

By: Kristine Shreve

Kristine Shreve — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:55:55 +0000

Sounds like a fun day. I’m a bit jealous too. The more raves I read about Hank’s cooking the more I want to attend a function where he cooks. Think he could box some stuff up and send it to me in Michigan?

By: Cory Glauner

Cory Glauner — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:03:22 +0000

Dove hunting can be a ton of fun. I like the social aspect of it too. Great way to kick off the season.

By: Arthur

Arthur — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:59:41 +0000

It definitely sounds like an awesome time. Too bad us Michiganders don’t get to experience it because too many people sat back and didn’t vote and our dove hunt get voted down.

Anyway….it sounds like an absolute blast. I can’t wait for this hunting season. Good luck filling those deer tags.

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:28:55 +0000

Sounds like a great time! I went out with family and friends; only three birds between the four of us, but my new side-by-side got two of ‘em. It’s the first gun I’ve bought since I was sixteen.

I need to check out Native Hunt some time…

By: Kat

Kat — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:33:46 +0000

Well, I have never expereienced an Dove opener before, but I for one had a blast. Part of it was being out in the field and seeing all the birds flying, part of it was watching the other hunters, part of it was getting some birds and part of it was seeing my dog get a bird. But I tell you what, come back into camp hot and dusty and getting that great food was icing on the cake.