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Dove season opens Saturday
Hunters across Southwest Georgia eagerly await the opening day of dove season at noon Saturday, Sept. 1. Doves are the number one migratory game bird harvested in the nation, and with good reason - dove hunts offer an abundance of action with lots of shooting in a family-friendly atmosphere. Many Georgians choose to tailgate and barbeque all afternoon, enjoying the time outdoors with family and friends. The 2007-2008 season runs Sept. 1-15, Oct. 6-15 and Nov. 22, 2007 - Jan. 5, 2008. Hunters should be sure to observe the following regulations when dove hunting: • Sportsmen and women over the age of 16 must possess a Georgia hunting license and a free Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program Permit (HIP Permit) to hunt doves. Hunters may purchase licenses at over 1,000 license agents or on the Internet at www.gohuntgeorgia. com. • Shooting hours are noon until sunset on opening day of first (Sept. 1) and second (Oct.7) seasons, and one-half hour before sunrise to sunset for the remainder of the season. The sunrise and sunset times for each day can be found on page 43 of the 2007-2008 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations guide or on the WRD website at www.gohuntgeorgia.com. • The daily bag limit is 12 doves per hunter. • Any autoloading or other repeating shotgun must be plugged to hold no more than three shotshells while hunting doves. Hunters can actively participate in the conservation effort of doves by examining harvested doves closely for bands, and report band numbers to the USFWS by calling 1-800-327-BAND (2263). Hunters are reminded to obtain the free Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) Permit before hunting any migratory birds, including doves, this year.
HIP is an annual federal program that requires hunters who pursue doves, ducks, geese, rails and other migratory bird species to complete a short harvest survey and in return, receive a free participation permit.
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