Where To Start

New to dove hunting? Start here.

Dove season opener: the federal framework, state choices, opening week and the latest closing date
Opening day for doves
  1. Buy a license and register for HIP. See Dove Season and Regulations.
  2. Find a field. See Where to Hunt Doves.
  3. Scout before the opener. Watch food, water and flight lines. See Dove Hunting Tactics.
  4. Pack the kit. See the Dove Hunting Gear Guide.
  5. Hunt safely. Know where every hunter sits and never shoot low birds.
Setting up on a dove field: food, water, perches and flight lines
Setting up on a dove field

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