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DoveTales
by Tom Darling and Mark Katzfey
Tales from a premier Dove Hunting operation in South Texas. Follow us through the 2025/2026 hunting season with all the twists, turns, and craziness of guiding, managing, and entertaining over 2000 hunters.
Episodes
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Season 3: Episode 5 - Your Local Experts
Tune in this week as your favorite local "experts" sit down 'round the table and get to talkin' about everything from this weeks hunts and groups, to that one time Ace sang purple rain and every single female over the age of 50 within a 5 mile radius perked up. Full of all the laughs, stories…
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Season 3: Episode 4 - Of Dove and Men
Another week of hunts and another episode of DoveTales, fresh for your listening pleasure! This episode, sit down once again with your favorite Dove outfit as we go from story to story, both new and old, and enjoy a full episode where you can hear Bill, and Coach won't thump his mic! Full of...
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Season 3: Episode 3 - Rain, Rain, Suck Again
Sit down with the gang as we gather up the goings on of the past few weeks and share all there is to be shared! From hunts with some great guests - to the rain and some stuck trucks. There's always more to hear and this ones no exception, get ready for another episode of DoveTales! Recorded as...
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Season 3: Episode 2 - California Carol
Join the regular gang for week 2 as they gather 'round the table and swap stories, finishing out another week of hunts full of everything you'd expect! This one is extra special, as it's dedicated to our good friend, Carol, as you may know her California Carol. We love you Carol, and recorded…
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Season 3: Episode 1 - Southern Hospitality
Sit down, kick back, and get ready - DoveTales is BACK for season 3! Kicking off this season, we have some friends both new and old joining us at the table and contributing to the conversation, and yes, it's just as crazy as ever. Shirtless escapades, timeless hunting stories, and all the classic...
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Hot Pockets and Popcorn - Off-Season: Episode 3
Join the gang as they gather round and have a chat as they prep for this upcoming season and kill time before dinner at Andrews - which coach and Tom suspect to be simple as it gets. Turn up the sound and get ready for an episode full of jokes, seasonal changes, and the guides thoughts on the...
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LakeTales - Off-Season: Episode 2
The heats on, and so are our guides! Join the gang as they gather round the table at the lake house to talk about the quickly approaching season, swap some good ol' stories, and have a few drinks! Off-Season episode 2 is here and the crew is in gear, so kick back, relax, and enjoy! This, is...
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Gobble Gobble - Off-Season: Episode 1
Hittin' you with a off-season treat of an episode today as Tom, Mark, and Andrew sit down with the OG of Turkey Hunts to talk all things that gobble in this first of a limited run of off-season podcasts! From what the hunts used to look like, to how technology has evolved alongside the…
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'Ludes - Season 2: Episode 16
Welcome welcome to the latest episode of DoveTales! As we close in on the end of our 2nd season we're joined by hunters, friends, and guests on this unconventional episode of DoveTales. The gang shares stories and thoughts on everything from hunts and season dates, to The Wolf of Wallstreet and…
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California Dreamin'- Season 2: Episode 15
Y'all, meet Carol and Phil. <3 These two amazing human beings have been driving down for hunts at Katzfey Ranches for over 10 years from their home state of California! Chalk full of stories containing everything from Frog Fishing and Mexico Shootouts - Join Tom, Mark and the Dove Queen as they…
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More Than You Can Shake a Stick At - Season 2: Episode 14
More conversation that you can shake a stick at? Yeah, that's DoveTales! This week we're hitting y'all with an episode brimming with stories both new and old about dogs, fleas, hunters, neighbors, dove, and beyond! Full of laughs for listeners both new and regular, come and give it a listen!...
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Happenings at The Ranch - Season 2: Episode 13
Join Tom, Mark, Ace, and Andrew this week as they sit down with a more relaxed tone and talk about whatever drifts their way! Caffeine, hunt numbers, New Years celebrations and more - including the Chicken Song. Plus, more talks of a new podcast room soon? All this and more, this week on…
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Storied Stories - Season 2: Episode 12
Get yourself ready and pull up a seat as the crew gathers round the table once more, this time with enough stories to make you forget about that NYE hangover! Feature complete with "The Rook", Ace as well as "The MVP", Bill, in top shape as stories are told, shit is flung, and old and young…
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The Problem With Numbers - Season 2: Episode 11
Sit down with Tom, Andrew, Ace, and Two new Guests, Rowdy and Gus - who spent the weekend hunting with us as they sit around the table and talk about numbers, ducks, and bathroom signage. It's another episode of Dove Tales y'all, so get your ears ready! Recorded as always at The Barn at Katzfey...
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The Boys are Back in Town - Season 2: Episode 10
The boys are back at the ranch, and back to guidin' hunts in our Season return! Sit back back down with the regulars and some new faces as we return to the table for some more good stories, some more laughs, and some more Dove Talk. Recorded as always at the Barn at Katzfey Ranch, this is DoveTales!
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Katzfey's Ranch - Season 2: Episode 9
It's the mid-season break but we're not stopping! Back this week with a One on One with Tom and Owner of Katzfey Ranch, Mark Katzfey, as they sit down and discuss all things dove, land management, numbers, and hunting! An insightful episode that shines a light on all the small things that make…
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The End of First Season - Season 2: Episode 8
As the first season comes to an end we sit down with the gang and talk about the highs and lows of the past few weeks along with new stories from this past weekend! Along with this we also welcome friends from HUNT Repellents to the table as we discuss the ever bothersome issue of insects like...
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Cowboy Hot-Tub - Season 2: Episode 7
Newcomers mean new stories and this week boy do we have both in spades. Sit down with the crew as they talk about this weeks mid-week hunt - a first ever for DoveTales! Cowboy hot-tubs, how to make catfish, and even lunch with the one and only John Wayne, all on this episode of DoveTales!…
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Dove Cat - Season 2: Episode 6
Boy howdy have we got an episode for y'all this week! From the fears of retirement, to the fears of venison throwing itself in front of your new truck - join the crew as they sit down and talk about the past week of hunts down at the ranch, and why it's always a good idea to listen to your guide.…
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The Rattler - Season 2: Episode 5
Another week means another episode of DoveTales, once again with a full table of crazy personalities, and even better, stories. This week we learn how to properly achieve "rapid disassembly" of your trucks wiring harness, what to do when a random labrador starts retrieving birds for you, and of...
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Neighbors - Season 2: Episode 4
Another doozy of an episode as the gang tackles everything from neighbors to flying machines - the Guides are back and the conversation is soaring to new heights in the full house episode. New stories, new set-up, same ol' group of guys up to the same ol' shenanigans. Recorded as always at "The...
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Wingin' It - Episode 1: Season 1 Interlude
Even the best of operations have to "Wing it" from time to time- and we here at DoveTales are no exception! This weeks episode is a sneak peak at what the Off-Season has to offer with Episode 1 of our New Series Wingin' It! We'll be back with the continuation of season 2 next week - but for now,...
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Opening Weekend for Regular Season - Season 2: Episode 3
It's opening Weekend for Regular Season down at the ranch, and NO doves are safe with our guides on the hunt! Another hot weekend in South Texas with the gang fired up and ready to rock, talking about everything from hunting reports to more crazy stories from Wild Bill and Johnny - our resident...
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South Texas Heat - Season 2: Episode 2
Second weekend of Whitewing is comin in HOT - and the crew cools off a bit and talks about what went down in week two! From dropping birds on the Sheriffs Office parking lot to keeping hunters from game warden tickets and even the questionable future of a separate whitewing season, this episode…
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Opening Day - Season 2: Episode 1
The gangs back for the Season 2 opening episode! Talking all things Dove and life- both on and off the Ranch, diving into the wild and crazy stories from some of our most experienced guides as they get into a new hunting season, and podcast season! Recorded as always at the Katzfey Ranch - this…
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Episode 20
MK, Johnny A "Butt Breath", and I talk off season!!!
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Episode 19
MK, Andrew and I talk with the crew post Sauage Weekend!!!!
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Episode18
The Darling Brothers and Jason the Spectacle talk the night before Sausage Weekend kicks off!!!! 30 guys making 2500 lbs. of sausage and 200 lbs. of deer grind!!!! It truly is a sausage party no girls allowed!!!
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Episode 17
Talking Dove Hunting with Contractor Cody!
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Episode 16
Last week of 2024/2025 Dove Season!!! 10 Bears Joins us for the finale!!!!! And some Whiskey ;)
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Episode 15
The one with the Queen of Doves!!!!!!!
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Episode 14
MK, Wild Bill, Johnny A, and I talk as the season nears the end!!!!!
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Episode 13
New Years Blitz!!! 5 days of hunting partying and fellowship!!!!!!
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DoveTales Episode 12
Opening Day Second Season!!!!!!!!
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DoveTales Episode 11
MK, Bill, Johnny A, and I get ready for opening day this Friday and swap some stories!!!!
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DoveTales Episode 10
MK and I talk about the upcoming second dove hunting season and other bullshit ;)
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DoveTales Episode 9
My son Calvin Darling and I sit down and talk hunting.
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DoveTales Episode 8
Episode 8 of DoveTales! I visit with Dwight and Ross Nieschwitz father and son. Dwight is the owner of Bar N Ranch a 2000-acre high fence cattle and deer operation. The father and son along with a group of his closest friends have created to truly special property that spans 5 generations!!!
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DoveTales Off Season Episode 7
Main season for dove hunting is over. Deer season is in full effect. MK and I discuss hunting, politics, and how his family started ranching in George West TX!!!
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DoveTales Episode 6
Final week of regular season was a hit!!!!!!
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DoveTales Episode 5
Week 6 of the 2024/2025 Dove hunting season!!!! Plus some stories from the ranch and wild Bill!!!!
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DoveTales Episode 4
Join us for Week 4 of the South TX dove hunting season plus some Tales from the ranch and a Willie Nelson story from Colonel Bill!!!!
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DoveTales Episode 3
Join us for episode 3 of DoveTales. Week 3 of dove hunting season went great!!! Joining us on this episode is Mitch Penn from Louisianna and his daughter Alex Penn, from Nashville. Mitch and Alex have been traveling to come hunt with us for the last four years. Alex is an online personality...
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DoveTales Episode 2
Week 2 of the 2024/2025 season!!!!!
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DoveTales Episode 1
2024/2025 season episode 1 MP3
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Tales from a premier Dove Hunting operation in South Texas. Follow us through the 2025/2026 hunting season with all the twists, turns, and craziness of guiding, managing, and entertaining over 2000 hunters.
HOSTED BY
Tom Darling and Mark Katzfey
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DoveTales currently has 45 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Tales from a premier Dove Hunting operation in South Texas. Follow us through the 2025/2026 hunting season with all the twists, turns, and craziness of guiding, managing, and entertaining over 2000 hunters.
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DoveTales is created and hosted by Tom Darling and Mark Katzfey.
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