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New Kentucky Dove Hunting Guide available
8/17/07
Frankfort, Kentucky - The 2007 Kentucky Dove Hunting Guide is now being shipped to stores where hunting licenses are sold. The guide is also available in a printable version on the internet at fw.ky.gov, or it may be requested by calling the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources weekdays at 1-800-858-1549.
Kentucky wing shooters may hunt over 40 public dove fields across the state this fall. These fields open to public hunting on Sept. 1, 3, 5 and again from Sept. 8 - Oct. 24 (fields on private lands are open from Sept.1 - Oct. 24 during the first part of the season). The 2007 Kentucky Dove Hunting Guide lists these fields and directions to them. The guide also contains the hunting seasons for woodcock, early wood duck and teal, snipe, purple gallinule, moorhens, Virginia and sora rails and resident Canada geese.
There is a major change for the 2007 dove seasons. The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission eliminated the nine-day late season in December and applied those nine days instead to the end of the early dove season. The early part of the dove season opens Sept. 1 and closes Oct. 24. The late dove season is now open Nov. 22-27.
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources conducts mentor/youth dove hunts each fall in which an adult may take up to two youths ages 15 and under to experience the thrill of early season dove hunting. Hunters must pre-register for these hunts by Aug. 24. Register by calling 1-800-858-1549 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern time) weekdays. Mentor/youth dove fields are closed to public hunting until Sept. 3, when they open to all dove hunters.
Remember also that hunters who hunt both doves and waterfowl should purchase the $10 Kentucky Waterfowl Permit in addition to their Kentucky hunting license. The Kentucky Waterfowl Permit enables hunters to hunt migratory birds such as doves, woodcock and snipe along with waterfowl. Those who just want to hunt migratory birds such as doves or woodcock, but not waterfowl, should purchase the $5 Kentucky Migratory Bird Permit in addition to their Kentucky hunting license.
Hunter education is required for all hunters born on or after January 1, 1975, except kids under 12 and hunters who are license exempt. However, a one-time temporary hunter education exemption permit is available for $5 online, which allows hunting for one year from the date of purchase without a hunter education card while accompanied by a legal adult hunter. Log onto fw.ky.gov to find a hunter education course near you, or to purchase an exemption permit.
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The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources manages, regulates, enforces and promotes responsible use of all fish and wildlife species, their habitats, public wildlife areas and waterways for the benefit of those resources and for public enjoyment. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, an agency of the Commerce Cabinet, has an economic impact to the state of $4.8 billion annually. For more information on the department, visit our web site at fw.ky.gov.
Media Contact:
Lee McClellan (800) 852-0942 ext. 330
8/17/07
Frankfort, Kentucky - The 2007 Kentucky Dove Hunting Guide is now being shipped to stores where hunting licenses are sold. The guide is also available in a printable version on the internet at fw.ky.gov, or it may be requested by calling the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources weekdays at 1-800-858-1549.
Kentucky wing shooters may hunt over 40 public dove fields across the state this fall. These fields open to public hunting on Sept. 1, 3, 5 and again from Sept. 8 - Oct. 24 (fields on private lands are open from Sept.1 - Oct. 24 during the first part of the season). The 2007 Kentucky Dove Hunting Guide lists these fields and directions to them. The guide also contains the hunting seasons for woodcock, early wood duck and teal, snipe, purple gallinule, moorhens, Virginia and sora rails and resident Canada geese.
There is a major change for the 2007 dove seasons. The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission eliminated the nine-day late season in December and applied those nine days instead to the end of the early dove season. The early part of the dove season opens Sept. 1 and closes Oct. 24. The late dove season is now open Nov. 22-27.
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources conducts mentor/youth dove hunts each fall in which an adult may take up to two youths ages 15 and under to experience the thrill of early season dove hunting. Hunters must pre-register for these hunts by Aug. 24. Register by calling 1-800-858-1549 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern time) weekdays. Mentor/youth dove fields are closed to public hunting until Sept. 3, when they open to all dove hunters.
Remember also that hunters who hunt both doves and waterfowl should purchase the $10 Kentucky Waterfowl Permit in addition to their Kentucky hunting license. The Kentucky Waterfowl Permit enables hunters to hunt migratory birds such as doves, woodcock and snipe along with waterfowl. Those who just want to hunt migratory birds such as doves or woodcock, but not waterfowl, should purchase the $5 Kentucky Migratory Bird Permit in addition to their Kentucky hunting license.
Hunter education is required for all hunters born on or after January 1, 1975, except kids under 12 and hunters who are license exempt. However, a one-time temporary hunter education exemption permit is available for $5 online, which allows hunting for one year from the date of purchase without a hunter education card while accompanied by a legal adult hunter. Log onto fw.ky.gov to find a hunter education course near you, or to purchase an exemption permit.
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The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources manages, regulates, enforces and promotes responsible use of all fish and wildlife species, their habitats, public wildlife areas and waterways for the benefit of those resources and for public enjoyment. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, an agency of the Commerce Cabinet, has an economic impact to the state of $4.8 billion annually. For more information on the department, visit our web site at fw.ky.gov.
Media Contact:
Lee McClellan (800) 852-0942 ext. 330
