Dove Hunting

Dove hunting season opened in Alabama this weekend and I haven't spoken with a lot of hunters, but the ones I have talked with do not give a good report. I was putting in fence posts so I was not able to go hunting, but since it was 93 degrees, I really didn't mind too much. Just a reminder to my hunting buddies that you must have a Harvest Information Program sticker.

All licensed hunters who hunt doves, woodcock, rails, snipe, coots, ducks, or geese in Alabama are required by Federal law to obtain a Harvest Information Program (HIP) permit prior to hunting. The HIP program provides improved data collection on these species. This will allow hunting seasons for the various species to be set in an objective and efficient manner while maintaining healthy populations. HIP permits are free and are available wherever hunting license are sold. It takes a very short time to provide the requested information. In exchange for completing the HIP survey, you will receive a proof of certification which must be in your possession while hunting migratory birds.

The weather has cooled down due to the rain and we are hoping the hunting conditions will be a little more inviting. Sitting in a dove field in 90 degree weather isn't always a fun proposition, but you do what have to do.