Why It Matters: Dove season marks the beginning of another fall hunting season across much of the Midwest. As sportsmen and women return afield, now is the time to review regulations, prepare equipment, and make plans for the many hunting opportunities ahead.
Highlights:
- Dove season provides one of the first major hunting opportunities of the season across the Midwest.
- Hunters should review current regulations, purchase necessary licenses and stamps, and prepare their equipment before heading afield.
- Dove hunting offers an accessible opportunity to introduce youth and new hunters to our time-honored outdoor traditions.
For sportsmen and women across the Midwest, September means fall hunting season is underway. Dove season provides an early opportunity to shake off the rust, gather with friends, family (including dogs), and return to the field to pursue our time-honored outdoor traditions. Its accessibility and social nature also make dove hunting an excellent way to introduce new and youth hunters to the sport.
With deer, turkey, waterfowl, upland bird, and other seasons close behind, the dove opener is also a natural reminder to prepare for the months ahead. Hunters should review this year’s regulations and season dates, ensure licenses, tags, and stamps are current, inspect equipment, and finish any final adjustments at the range before heading afield.
Fall also brings election season, making it important for sportsmen and women to remain engaged beyond the field. As we enjoy the start of another hunting season, hunters should stay informed about the issues that could affect their sporting opportunities, as the make-up of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, and the National Assembly Sportsmen’s Caucuses across the country will be impacted by the results.
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation encourages sportsmen and women to enjoy the opportunities ahead, take someone new afield, and do their part to ensure another safe and successful hunting season.