High Dove Counts Signal Strong Outlook for Upcoming Hunting Season
· Texas Border Business
Texas is set for a promising dove hunting season, with significant spring rains boosting dove populations for the third consecutive year. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reports that mourning and white-winged dove numbers are near record highs, with an estimated 36.7 million mourning doves and 12.9 million white-winged doves. The season opens early on September 1, a change approved to align the South Zone with the North and Central Zones. Hunters are advised to prepare for the heat and ensure they have the necessary licenses and endorsements. The regular hunting season runs from September 1 to October 25, with additional dates in December.
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