Delaware Dove News

Delaware's dove, resident Canada goose and teal seasons to open for 2010 in September - Aug. 24, 2010
Delaware hunters will be able to start honing their wing shooting skills on Wednesday, Sept. 1 with the opening of the mourning dove and resident Canada goose seasons. On Saturday, Sept. 11, hunters can start adding teal to their bag.

Delaware's dove, resident Canada goose and teal seasons to open in September - Aug. 21, 2009
Delaware hunters will be able to start honing their wing shooting skills on Tuesday, Sept. 1 with the opening of the mourning dove and resident Canada goose seasons. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, hunters can start adding teal to their bag.

DNREC to require non-toxic shot for 2009-2010 dove season - Aug. 06, 2009
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will require hunters to use non-toxic shot when dove hunting on state wildlife areas for the upcoming the 2009-2010 mourning dove season during the month of September. The Division has made this change in response to new research and growing concern within the wildlife management community about the effects of spent lead ammunition on upland bird species, especially mourning dove.

Division of Fish and Wildlife Announces Changes and Updates for Upcoming Hunting Seasons - Aug. 29, 2008
The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife is providing hunters and landowners with a list of changes and updates for several hunting seasons, many of which begin Sept. 1.