Dove hunting season opens Sept. 1 in Nebraska

LINCOLN — With the annual dove season opener on Sept. 1, Nebraska Game and Parks has some reminders for hunters, as well as recommendations for areas to hunt.

Doves are abundant statewide and, with generous bag limits, provide excellent wing-shooting opportunities. Doves may be hunted statewide Sept. 1-Oct. 30 this year with daily bag and possession limits of 15 and 45, respectively. Bag and possession limits are for mourning, white-winged and Eurasian collareddoves in aggregate. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset.

Sunflowers, millet and wheat, which generally provide good food sources and dove hunting opportunities, were planted on numerous wildlife management areas earlier this year. For a listing of these “dove fields,” view the 2023 Dove Hunting Fact Sheet at OutdoorNebraska.gov on the “Other small game” webpage.

Drought conditions are affecting many areas of the state; hunters should follow proper safety practices to prevent wildfires.