Iowa Dove - Not Since 1918

[cghoerichs]

My 13 year old son took our family's first Iowa dove yesterday afternoon on Iowa's opening day! The citizens of Iowa haven't been able to do that since 1918.

 

[3waycross]

My 13 year old son took our family's first Iowa dove yesterday afternoon on Iowa's opening day! The citizens of Iowa haven't been able to do that since 1918.

Good on ya. We have always had a Dove opener on Sept 1st. :banana: Only problem is the doves usually leave on August 20th. :frowns:

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

My 13 year old son took our family's first Iowa dove yesterday afternoon on Iowa's opening day! The citizens of Iowa haven't been able to do that since 1918.

Why was this the first?