Dove Hunters Asked to Report Leg Bands

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LINCOLN, Neb. – Dove hunters should look for leg bands on the birds they shoot this fall and report those they find to the Bird Banding Lab, according to Jeff Lusk, upland game program manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

The Commission is participating in a multistate dove banding study to help define relationships between dove harvest and population trends. Hunters can play a role in dove management by calling toll-free (800) 327-2263 or by going to reportband.gov to report any band they recover.

Dove hunters will be asked to provide the number of the band and when and where it was recovered. They will receive a certificate of appreciation, including information about when and where the bird was banded. Hunters may keep the band as a souvenir.

The dove season is Sept. 1-Oct. 30, with a daily bag limit of 15 and a possession limit of 30 doves. Eurasian collared doves and white-winged doves are included in this aggregate bag, along with mourning doves. Hunting permits may be purchased at Commission offices or OutdoorNebraska.org. A HIP number is required for all dove hunters, except Nebraska residents age 15 and younger.

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