Texas Game Wardens offer tips for safe, enjoyable dove hunt

Hunters were off to a good start Sept. 1 opening of dove season with sig - nificant increases in both mourning and white-wing dove populations.

While hunters take to the field for their shot at the most popular game bird in North America, Texas Parks and Wild life Department (TPWD) Game Wardens have some recommendations for a memorable but safe experience.

Have valid hunting licenses, stamps and permits: Hunters must purchase valid hunting licenses for the 2024-25 before hitting the field.