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September 7, 2026

Lindsay Gibbs’ Sumter County banded dove

Brian Cope Dove

During a Labor Day dove hunt with family during the 2026 dove hunting season, Lindsay Gibbs enjoyed a day afield with family. One of the doves she killed was a banded dove, shown here.

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Brian Cope is the editor of Carolina Sportsman. He has won numerous awards for his writing, photography, and videography. He is a retired Air Force combat communications technician, and has a B.A. in English Literature from the University of South Carolina. You can reach him at brianc@carolinasportsman.com.

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