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Why a Bucket Is the Dove Hunter's Seat

A dove hunting bucket does three jobs at once, which is why so many dove hunters swear by it. It holds boxes of shells and gear on the walk in, gives you a padded swivel lid to sit and pivot on, and carries your birds and empties back out at the end.

You probably already own the bucket. What turns it into a dove seat is the lid: the Allen swivel seat bucket lid fits most 5-gallon buckets, adds a soft foam pad, and rotates a full 360 degrees so you can turn on birds without standing up.

Swivel Lid
Fits 5-Gallon
Shell Storage
Carry Birds
Ship to Door

The Swivel Bucket Seat Lid

You bring the bucket. The lid turns it into a seat that spins with the birds.

Allen Swivel Seat Bucket Lid

Allen's lid snaps onto most 5-gallon buckets and puts a soft foam pad, covered in camo fabric, on a seat that rotates a full 360 degrees. The lid stays locked to the bucket while the seat turns, so the bucket underneath stays put with your shells and water inside.

Allen camo swivel seat bucket lid for a 5-gallon bucket

Allen Swivel Seat Bucket Lid$15.99A padded camo seat that swivels on most 5-gallon buckets.Shop now

Fits: most 5-gallon buckets
Rotation: 360 degrees at the seat, while the lid stays fixed
Seat: soft foam pad with a camo fabric cover
Price: $15.99, in stock

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Know the dove rules. Doves are migratory birds, so your shotgun can hold no more than three shells (use a plug), hunting over a baited field is illegal, and some areas require non-toxic shot. Confirm your state season dates and local field rules before opening day.

How to Set Up a Dove Bucket

Start with a sturdy 5-gallon pail. Any standard bucket works as the base, including the one already in your garage.
Pack it for the field. Shell boxes, water and a towel ride inside, off the dirt and in one hand on the walk in.
Snap on the swivel lid. The Allen swivel seat lid turns the bucket into a padded seat that rotates to follow birds across the field.
Carry birds and empties out. When the hunt is over, the bucket hauls everything back to the truck.

Chairs and Belts Too

Prefer a dedicated chair over a bucket? See dove hunting chairs. Either way, pair it with a shell belt so ammo stays in reach. The full dove hunting gear guide ties it together.

More Dove Gear

A bucket covers a lot. Here is the rest of the kit.

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The Allen swivel seat bucket lid is $15.99, in stock and ready to ship. Add a shell belt and your bucket setup is done.

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Dove Hunting Bucket: FAQ

Why Do Dove Hunters Sit on Buckets?

A bucket does three jobs at once: it carries shells and gear to the field, works as a seat once you add a padded swivel lid, and hauls your birds and empties back out. That all-in-one usefulness, plus a low price, is why the 5-gallon bucket is a dove hunting staple.

What Size Bucket for Dove Hunting?

A standard 5-gallon bucket is the size nearly every dove seat and swivel lid is built for. It holds several boxes of shells and gear, sits at a comfortable height for most people, and the padded swivel tops are made to fit it.

Do I Need a Special Bucket or Just Any 5-Gallon Pail?

Any sturdy 5-gallon pail works as the base. The upgrade that matters is the lid: a padded swivel seat top like the Allen swivel seat bucket lid turns a plain bucket into a comfortable seat you can spin in, for $15.99.

Can a Bucket Seat Swivel Like a Chair?

Yes. The Allen swivel seat lid rotates a full 360 degrees while the lid itself stays locked on the bucket, so you get the same turn-and-shoot advantage as a swivel chair with the storage of a bucket underneath.

Will a Swivel Lid Fit My Bucket?

Allen builds its swivel seat bucket lid to fit most 5-gallon buckets. If your pail has an unusual rim, test the fit at home before you head to the field.

One Bucket, the Whole Dove Setup

Snap the swivel lid on a bucket, load it with shells, and you are set for the rest of the season.

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