The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters that dove season in Missouri opens September 1 and runs through November 29.

Seasons for other migratory birds run September 1 through November 9 for sora and Virginia rails; September 1 through December 16 for Wilson’s common snipe; and October 15 through November 28 for American woodcock.

MDC notes that, due to flooding and wet weather over the previous months, some plantings on MDC dove management areas may not be fully mature for opening day. Some replanted fields might not be ready until later in the month. Hunters are urged to check conditions of fields prior to September 1.

You can get more information on hunting doves and other game-bird species from MDC online at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species.

For a listing and details on MDC dove management areas, go online to mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/dove-management-areas.