Dove Season Reminders
Source: http://www.sdgfp.info/
Published: Sep. 01, 2009
PIERRE, S.D. – September is upon us and it brings to South Dakota the opening of the most popular hunting season in the United States, dove season.
“Dove season is a great opportunity for sportsmen to get out and enjoy the outdoors, nice weather and a great way to introduce someone new to shooting sports,” said Game, Fish and Parks Chief Game Manager Tom Kirschenmann.
Kirschenmann reminds sportsmen of some unique rules for hunting doves:
- Dove hunters must be 50 yards from any public road or highline wire
- Dove hunters must have a state Migratory Bird Certification
- Dove hunters may not shoot a dove unless the dove is flying
- Dove hunters may not use a gun capable of holding more than three shells
- When hunting on public ground, dove hunters must use non-toxic shotshells
- Dove hunters may not hunt doves in a state park or recreation area, except the portion of Angostura State Recreation area lying west of the dam.
- Dove hunters 17 years or younger may not hunt doves unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult
The South Dakota Mourning Dove Season runs statewide from Sept. 1-Oct. 30, with a daily limit of 15 and a possession limit of 30. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
For more information on the dove season visit: www.sdgfp.info/Wildlife/hunting/Doves.htm
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