When is dove season in arizona

Adjust accordingly depending on if you are in the west or east ends of the state, up to nine minutes in some cases. Legal shooting hour ends at noon in the South Zone. However, all-day shooting hours are open to juniors statewide and all hunters in the North Zone see regulations for details. Bag limits are the same as previous years, with a bird total of mourning and white-winged dove, of which only six may be white-winged doves.

There is no limit on collared doves. Be sure to leave one feathered wing on each bird until you reach your final destination. Before heading to the field, be sure to pick up plenty of shotgun shells. Shot size No. Yuma Dove Hunting. Hunt Arizona. Yuma Valley Rod and Gun Club. Guns America. National Shooting Sports Foundation. National Rifle Association. The Well Armed Woman. Nesting began early, allowing birds to potentially raise multiple clutches, and abundant saguaro fruits have provided an added treat for doves in Arizona this summer.

There should be a lot of birds around for the season opener, especially since the summer monsoon has been relatively weak so far. Wildlife managers want hunters to have a safe, fun and violation-free time dove hunting.

These are the top 10 infractions for which citations are written every season:. Video: How to clean doves. This is a one-pot Tex-Mex style meal that can be made on the tailgate right after harvesting a limit of doves. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven. Add the dove meat, and stir until the meat just starts to brown on all sides approximately minutes.

Doves plentiful for Arizona hunting season. Originally Published: August 31, p. Donate Report a Typo Contact. Sports Latest Sports News. Obituaries Obituaries.