How to field dress a dove
 

I'll be hunting dove here in VA this Saturday, but I don't know how to field dress one for the table. Any advice or information you can provide is much appreciated!

RE: How to field dress a dove
 

most folks i know just breast them.put your thumb behind the breastbone and pull away from the bird and cut the wings off with shears. I pick my doves and then cut open the back and gut them. I'msure the people you'll be hunting with will give you some pointers.

RE: How to field dress a dove
 

Thanks, kweber. I'll take this to the field. I won't be hunting with anyone else, so I'll need it!

-WW

RE: How to field dress a dove
 

I do the same with doves....breast them out by pulling behind the breast bone.

RE: How to field dress a dove
 

Appreciate the info. Good luck with your season, GSP.

RE: How to field dress a dove
 

Same here. It is very fast, easy and gives the most meat in the shortest amount of time. I haven't had a chance to dove hunt this season yet because of work constraints but I can almost taste the dove casserole now that you mention it.

RE: How to field dress a dove
 

deer fry the whole bird

RE: How to field dress a dove
 

Ditto on breasting, no point keeping anything else.