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For immediate release: May 3, 2011

 

May 24 Meeting to Discuss Rules for Dove Hunting Season  

 

DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a public
hearing on May 24 to discuss a proposed amendment that adds a mourning dove
hunting season.  The proposed dove hunting rules are included in the season
information covering common snipe, Virginia rail and sora, woodcock and
ruffed grouse. 

The proposed mourning dove season would begin Sept. 1 and continue for 70
consecutive days.  Proposed shooting hours would be from one half hour
before sunrise to sunset each day.  The daily bag limit would be 15 and
possession limit would be 30. The entire state would be open to the hunting
season. 

 Hunters will be required to have a plug in their gun that limits them to
three shots.

The Eurasian collard dove or white-winged dove would not be included in the
season unless the rule is amended. Currently, a migratory bird stamp is not
required to hunt mourning doves in Iowa. Non-toxic shot requirement will
apply on areas currently listed as non-toxic shot only.

The public hearing will begin at 1 p.m., May 24, in the auditorium on the
second floor of the Wallace State Office Building in Des Moines. At the
public hearing, persons may present their views either orally or in writing.
Participants will be asked to give their names and addresses for the record
and to confine their remarks to the proposal. 

Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special
requirements such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments should
contact the Department of Natural Resources and request specific
accommodations. 

Any interested person may make written suggestions or comments on the
proposed amendment on or before May 24, 2011.  Written comments may be
directed to Wildlife Bureau Chief, Wallace State Office Building, 502 E. 9th
Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0034; by email at [log in to unmask]; or
by fax at 515-281-6794

Persons who wish to convey their comments orally may contact the wildlife
Bureau by phone at 515- 281-5034 or by visiting the fourth floor of the
Wallace State Office Building during regular business hours.

 

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