Alabama Conservation Department Schedules Youth Dove Hunts

The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announces registration for the Eighth Annual Youth Dove Hunts begins Aug. 20 for the North Zone and Sept. 24 for the South Zone. To date, over 13,000 young hunters have participated in these annual hunts.

In cooperation with landowners, local volunteers, businesses and organizations, 54 dove hunts are scheduled in 28 counties throughout the state. To participate, youth hunters must be age 15 or younger and accompanied by an adult at least 25 years old (or a parent) who holds a valid state hunting license and a Harvest Information Program (HIP) stamp. All hunters are encouraged to wear eye protection and earplugs.

Registration is necessary for all youth dove hunts. Before each hunt, there will be a short welcome session with reminders on hunting safety. According to Conservation officials, dove hunting is a perfect way to introduce youngsters to the tradition of bird hunting and spend quality time with family members. “We encourage bird hunters to pass on the tradition to young people today so that future generations can also learn the enjoyment of the outdoors and dove hunting,” said Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division Director Corky Pugh.

North Zone hunts begin Sept. 6 and South Zone hunts begin Oct. 4. South Zone counties include Baldwin, Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Mobile counties. The remaining counties are in the north zone. To register, contact the appropriate number listed below. Hunt schedules, contact information, and schedule changes or updates may be found on the Department’s Web site at http://www.outdooralabama.com/hunting/youth-hunts/youthdove.cfm.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine Resources, State Parks, State Lands, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries.

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Correction to Two Deadlines in New California Hunting Digest

The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) California Hunting Digest - Summer Upland Game contains errors regarding application deadlines for 2008 apprentice hunts and wild bird hunts. Only dove hunts have an Aug. 11 application deadline.

On pages 57 and 60, which describe apprentice hunts for pheasants, and the wild bird hunts for quail, chukar, turkey and pheasant, the deadline for applications is listed as Aug. 11. THIS IS INCORRECT. The first deadline for any of these Game Bird Heritage Special Hunts is not until Sept. 1, 2008.

Hunters should check DFG’s Game Bird Heritage Special Hunts Web site at www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/uplandgame/gamebird/SpecialHunts, where the details - including correct application deadlines - and electronic application forms for specific hunts will be posted when available.

Aug. 11 is the application deadline for this year’s 13 dove hunts. DFG also plans 11 wild bird hunts and 38 apprentice pheasant hunts this year, with application deadlines starting Sept. 1. All hunts are funded by the Upland Game Bird Stamp, which is required for hunting upland game in California.

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Ask the Wyoming Game and Fish - 8/11/2008

Question:  What licenses and permits are required to hunt doves in Wyoming?

Answer.  Licensed hunters must have a bird license, conservation stamp and HIP permit (Harvest Information Program) to hunt doves.  In Wyoming a license is not required until age 14 so no HIP permit is needed for youth under 14.  All other license holders including those who have Pioneer or Lifetime licenses must obtain a HIP permit.  It may be obtained free online by accessing the WGFD Web site or for $.50 if obtained from license agencies or Game and Fish offices.

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Mississippi Dove Field Rules and Regulations

 

1. Hunting allowed only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays after 12:00 PM.
2. Hunting will be allowed during the dates of September 1-21, 2008 and October 3- November 9, 2008 for dove zone 1 and September 1-14, 2008 and October 11-26, 2008 for dove zone 2.
3. Hunters must hunt from a designated stand on Sept 1 and Sept 3. A hunter’s permit number will be their stand number for these two days. Hunters may be able to hunt from any designated stand location on a first come first serve basis on any hunt date after Sept 3.
4. No more than two shooters per stand, of which only one may be an adult. Two youths may be able to hunt from a stand but only under the direct supervision of a non-hunting licensed adult, 21 years old or older. One limit of doves is allowed per hunter per day.
5. Any hunter under the age of 16 years old is considered a youth and must be under the direct supervision of a licensed adult, 21 years old or older.
6. No shooting at low flying birds. All rules of gun safety must be followed.
7. No littering. All spent shotgun hulls must be picked up and removed.
8. Vehicle parking will be in designated areas only.
9. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed.
10. All State and Federal laws will be enforced and must be followed.
11. Any unsafe act or violation of any of these rules and regulations can lead to loss of hunting privileges on any MDWFP Private Lands Dove Field Program field.

Dove Field Permit Types and Costs

Dove field permits may be bought in your name or in the name of another licensed hunter. If multiple permits are bought in your name, you may be able to take guests hunting on those extra permits. The person whose name is on the permit must be on the field hunting while his guest(s) are hunting. Example: A person who may want to take different persons with them on different hunts would want to purchase multiple permits in their name. If any of these guests would want to be able to go to the field on their own, they would need to buy their own individual permit.

During the online purchasing process, permit ownership may be changed prior to the close of the sale. Once the sale is final, permits are not transferable or refundable.

  Permit Type 1 - Individual Field Permit

Allows a person to hunt a reserved stand in an individual field on opening weekend (see rule #3) and that same individual field for the entire season. (Price as listed)

  Permit Type 2 - Dove Club Permit with Opening Weekend Privileges

Allows a person to hunt a reserved stand in an individual field on opening weekend (see rule #3) and that same and all other dove fields after opening weekend. ($200.00)

  Permit Type 3 - Dove Club Permit without Opening Weekend Privileges

Allows a person to hunt all dove fields after opening weekend only. ($150.00)

Hancock County  /  Kemper County  /  Leake County  /  Lincoln County /  Pike County

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