THE DETAILS
Dove season, which begins in early September, is divided into three seasons, each running for approximately three weeks. The state is divided into two zones, with the North Dove Zone's opening day traditionally falling on the first Saturday of the month and the South Zone's season beginning three weeks later. The South Zone is defined as lying south of U.S. Highway 84 and east of State Route 35; the rest of the state is designated to the North Zone.

The harvest limit is 15 mourning doves per day, with 30 birds allowed in possession.

Hunting doves is a great way to spend a fall or winter day outdoors and is great for introducing a youngster to wingshooting. Our state offers a variety of options for targeting the small, feathered prey, among those a number of youth-only dove shoots.

For more information on the MDWFP's Private Land Dove Field Program, contact Scott Baker at (601) 540-5783. For details on WMA hunting and applicable regulations, go online to www.mdwfp.com and click on the "Wildlife" tab at the top of the page; on the left side of the next page to appear, click the "Wildlife Management Areas" tab.