Texas dove hunters prepare for a promising season as spring surveys indicate near record high breeding numbers of mourning doves. With an estimated 300,000 hunters expected in the field starting September 1, the state’s dove population has notably increased by 5% this year, following a strong resurgence over the past two years.
Owen Fitzsimmons, dove program leader for Texas Parks and Wildlife, highlights potential hunting hotspots, particularly in the Panhandle and South Texas, which are reporting substantial dove numbers. While storms this spring posed challenges, the overall conditions suggest robust populations, making this year’s dove hunting season anticipated to be one of the best in years.
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