Catlin Canal sits just south of Rocky Ford, Colorado - the self-proclaimed dove hunting capital of Colorado - and covers roughly 65 acres of prime dove ground. Hunters have access to the entire property, but it's important to note that two sides of the property border county roads, so shooting lanes need to be minded at all times. There is also a feedlot just south of the property that will hold birds - be mindful of its location and proximity to the county road when setting up. This is a DIY hunt, so come prepared with your own bucket, decoys, and gear. Rocky Ford's reputation as some of the best dove hunting in Colorado is well earned, and this property puts you right in the middle of it.

Rocky Ford has earned its reputation as the dove hunting capital of Colorado, and the Arkansas Valley surrounding it is the reason why. Southeast Colorado runs 10 to 15 degrees warmer than the northern Front Range, and because doves move on with the first cold snap, that warmth keeps birds in the area longer than nearly anywhere else in the state. The property sits roughly 2 miles from the Arkansas River, and the irrigated cropland that the river makes possible in this otherwise arid stretch of the plains is exactly what draws and holds birds in the area. Catlin Canal's open irrigated agricultural ground, the canal itself as a water source, and the feedlot directly to the south create the three-part combination - food, water, and loafing cover - that locks doves into an area and keeps them coming back throughout the day. Rocky Ford is also where Eurasian collared doves were first documented in Colorado, back in 1996, and the population has only grown since. Hunters here will encounter both mourning doves during the September migration and Eurasian collared doves throughout the year.

Reservation fees are due at the time of booking and are non-refundable. Outdoorsman fees will automatically process 48 hours prior to the adventure - it is the responsibility of the party organizer to invite their guests to the hunt prior to 48 hours before, so charges can process smoothly.

For waterfowl, fishing, and other small game adventures, cancellations made 48 hours or more prior to the scheduled adventure will not be charged. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the adventure will be charged the full outdoorsman fee.

If there is a lapse in availability, please do not be discouraged to reach out to IO. All calendars are set and managed by landowners, and unavailability is set by them. However, IO is willing to reach out on your behalf, to check on available dates. Other reasons for unavailable dates include biologist recommended hunter/harvest quotas that landowners implement, as well as state season dates not being released.

You are not legally allowed to access the property, for any adventure, prior to your selected access day. If you try to access the property at all before your selected date(s), without prior approval from IO, you will be subject to trespassing and punishments therein.