[J. A. EARLY]

First day in 20s at daybreak but was the coldest of all with a 20 mph wind. But I did not miss a shot! Took a rescued 28" VH 12 gauge M/F that was one of my first saves of junk. Now it is nice junk. Was someone's saltwater waterfowl gun in New England due to outside pitted barrels and frame, cracked stock, no buttplate, but perfect bores. Look out NC, SC, GA, and AL; my doves are on the way to you. They are now all gone (almost all males this late in the season). Did not see a half dozen where there were hundreds last week.