Well, shot after "easy" shot went by that day in vain, and the frustration was mounting (as usual), until one of my numerous blasts finally found it's mark. Everything suddenly felt a lot better. And it was the beginning of my adaptive equipment invention period. The shoulder straps had finally proved their worth.

A few years later, I added prop blocks under the front wheels to give me more stability to swing on shots passing overhead. Then later I retired them after making a higher mount for my shoulder straps so they would fit right underneath my arms. They worked better than I anticipated and I found that they also added range to my swing zone.

Follow the links below to read about some of the better dove hunts that I've been involved in over the past few years. It is really the backbone to being a good shot, and it usually offers plenty of opportunities to practice.

Check out some of the classic dove hunting trials, and errors, that I've watched go by this season. From opening day on September 1st to the second season in January, the missing never stops.