The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds hunters that dove season in Missouri opens on Wednesday, September 1 and will run until November 29. Seasons for other migratory birds runs from 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.

According to a press release, hunters can get details from MDC’s Migratory Bird and Waterfowl Hunting Digest for 2021-22, at permit purchasing locations and online at mdc.mo.gov/about-us/about-regulations/migratory-bird-waterfowl-hunting-digest.

More information on hunting doves and other game-bird species can also be found of the MDC’s website.

MDC notes, 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. Check conditions of fields prior to opening day for a listing and details on MDC dove management areas.

Missouri hunting permits can be purchased from numerous vendors around the state and online at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/permits, or through MDC’s free MO Hunting app, available for download through Google Play or the App Store.