Did you feel that little nip in the air the other morning? Hunters in the Honey Lake Valley area know what it means—dove season. Doves are not fond of cold weather, and start their southward migration. If I could fly south for the winter with them I would.*
Dove season in a sense around these parts marks the official beginning of hunting season. Way back yonder in 1907 was the first year one had to obtain a hunting license in California. To obtain a hunting license one had to fill out an application with the county clerk, or one of the clerk’s deputies scattered around the county. The fee $1.00. The initial license was a small aluminum tag. I am so grateful for my dear colleague Betty Barry Deal who provided me with one.
*It should be noted that there are subscribers scattered far and near from this little corner of the world, but most I think can relate to this annual event.