Houston area dove hunts?

[SMS]

I'm stuck in Houston for a couple weeks of work. The guys and I thought about finding a local, full service dove hunt (we don't have shotguns with us).

Anyone familiar with the Houston area and know of a local guide services that offer walk-on hunting w/equipment?

 

[dennishoddy]

Katy Tx has miles of rice fields. My buddy got transferred there, and was on the edge of them. We were there on opening day. There are thousands of birds there. I'd google something about Katy dove hunting and see what happens.

 

[Cohiba]

Hey SMS,

Brother I'm with ya on Dove being thick in Houston area. One time I was in downtown Houston, looked over toward a gravel parking lot and counted at least 40 dove. I had a lot of coworkers when I lived in Galveston go dove hunting....I never went. I don't care for dove meat.

What I can remember: I use to listen to a radio station that was located in Beaumont...KLVI 560am. You can get it on your radio in Houston. There was an outdoor guy, more on fishing but I'd call him and ask about dove hunts and guides.
Chester Moore:http://www.klvi.com/pages/chestermoore.html
Looks like the number is...(409) 920-2062.

I'd also call Smitty's in Galveston. Yes, Smitty's is a bait shop/fishing guide/boat dock, but he should know. I can't remember his name...he bought it from his uncle(Smitty) but he knows the area, people, and should know about hunting guides.....UNLESS it changed owners....I'd still call.

Smitty's Bait House
(409) 744-7705

7805 Broadway St, Galveston, TX 77554
http://www.thebackyarddawgs.com/smittys.html


Just my 2cents, hope it helps.

Cohiba