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2020 Dove Season
Sept. 1 is a highly anticipated day for thousands of Oklahoma hunters as dove hunting season opens statewide. Dove are among the most plentiful game birds in the state, offering an exciting wing-shooting experience no matter your skill level.
Dove hunters are reminded to have their hunting license and federal Harvest Information Permit (on paper or on the Go Outdoors Oklahoma mobile app) while in the field, unless exempt. Log into your Go Outdoors Oklahoma account to get set up.
Free Virtual Clinic: Dove Hunting 101
Join Wildlife Department experts at 7 p.m. Aug 19 for "Dove Hunting 101," a free virtual clinic on everything from basic equipment to scouting and the finer points of successful dove hunting in Oklahoma. The clinic will be hosted live via Google Meet. Instructions for accessing the clinic will be emailed to registrants, so make sure your contact info is up to date. If you've not created your Go Outdoors Oklahoma profile, you'll be prompted to as part of your registration.
 Video: "Mastering Your Shotgun Technique" Featured on New Wildlife Department Blog
Is your shotgun game on point? Make sure by watching this new video on the Wildlife Department's new blog, the Outdoor Oklahoma Journal. From videos and insider information to great hunting, fishing and wildlife stories, the Outdoor Oklahoma Journal is all about helping you pursue and engage in Oklahoma's vibrant outdoor lifestyle. Follow us for tangible details on how to go out and be a hunter, angler and conservationist. Tags at the bottom of each journal entry help you connect with more stories about your favorite outdoor topic. The outdoors are always open, so don't miss out!
Show Your Dove Hunting Style with a Vintage Wildlife Habitat Patch
We recently uncovered a stash of our vintage Oklahoma Habitat Donor patches, each featuring a uniquely embroidered wildlife species from throughout the years. Included in the find was this amazing selection from 1992 - one that we know dove hunters will love.
So, while supplies last, here's a final opportunity to own one of these cool pieces of Oklahoma wildlife history for just $5, while making a statement at the same time. Tell the world that you're a dove hunter and conservationist - vintage style.
Dove Season Pointers
The key to having a good opening day is to do some scouting ahead of time. Dove usually move around sunrise and sunset in search of food, with a stop at a watering hole along the way. Disturbed fields with plenty of grain or seed on the ground can provide good hunting.
Excellent hunting can be found on many of the Wildlife Department’s Wildlife Management Areas. Keep in mind that some public hunting areas require the use of steel shot only.
To find out more about these areas, go to the Wildlife Department's website and check out the “Where to Hunt” link. In addition to detailed maps, sportsmen and women can find additional information such as camping locations and contact information for local biologists.
The combined daily limit for mourning and white-winged doves is 15. There is no daily limit on collared doves provided the head or a feathered wing remains attached to the bird while in the field.
Dove hunters are reminded to make sure their shotgun can hold no more than three shotshells at any one time.
New Regulations Guide for 2020-21; OK Hunter Ed Course Free Online
Don't miss the dove hunting regulations and other details in our 2020-2021 Official Hunting & Fishing Guide. You can check out the guide in multiple formats online here. You can also complete your hunter education course online from the comfort of your home through the NRA Learning Portal. Hunter Education covers topics like firearms safety, wildlife identification, wildlife conservation and management, survival, archery, and hunter responsibility.
We manage and protect fish and wildlife, along with their habitats, while also growing our community of hunters and anglers, partnering with those who love the outdoors, and fostering stewardship with those who care for the land.
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