Neale,
Pigeons,also known as Rock Doves in my area are considered a pest bird and can be harvested with no limit.

I would presume that the ones gathered from the farm fields and such would be good eating in comparison to the ones that would be "dump fed".

Pigeons as well as Starlings are a pest to the farmers and ranchers and if an airgunner shows up there,they more than likely would be most welcome.

Let us know how the Hw97 KT does on the range.

Wayne