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But before you rush off, take a...","datePublished":"2016-08-15","dateModified":"2019-01-14","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/author\/hagosto\/#Person","name":"Hector Agosto","url":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/author\/hagosto\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d7bfedbdc5ef3ed8f8df91eb37e1ffbe?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d7bfedbdc5ef3ed8f8df91eb37e1ffbe?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Legendary Whitetails","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/logo-legendary-whitetails.png","url":"http:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/logo-legendary-whitetails.png","width":522,"height":226}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/AdobeStock_71549305.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/AdobeStock_71549305.jpeg","height":800,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/blog\/dove-hunting-essentials\/","about":["News"],"wordCount":670,"keywords":["News"],"articleBody":"Dove season has arrived and we know you\u2019re anxious to get out there. But before you rush off, take a minute to make sure that you\u2019re fully prepared. At least six species of doves call various parts of the country home and while you’re hunting, you\u2019ll need to keep an eye out for one, the Zenaida macroura.Migratory Bird Licensing and SeasonsCommonly known as the mourning dove, it\u2019s the one most hunters aim for this time of year. Many states’ final seasons of the year are set to end in January. You\u2019ll need to contact your local Department of Natural Resources\u2019 Wildlife Resources Division now and get a Migratory Bird Harvest permit or miss out.Best Places to Find America’s Mourning DovesThe permit isn\u2019t the only thing you\u2019ll need to be successful this dove hunting season. If you hope to reach the state\u2019s daily bag limit, finding the best manipulated, agricultural and fallow fields is crucial. A good way to start is scanning the DNR\u2019s Dove Hunting Season Forecast. They\u2019re available online.In general, the birds tend to congregate in shrubs, trees, and other areas that afford them natural cover. However, they will also sit in plain sight, especially when feeding. Not considered very picky, they tend to favor trees that change color in the autumn as well as evergreens. Look for roost trees near food sources in the form of dead trees or leafless trees that allow for an easy perch and view.\u00a0 Setting up near an ag field that offers some sort of grain, be it corn or sunflowers, and you\u2019ll likely be in for a frenzy of shooting.Best Dove Hunting Camo for AutumnDoves are notorious ground feeders and tend to be most active after lunch. They are also exceptionally adept at picking up on signals. So if you do decide to visit one of our nation’s hunting grounds in search of a bag full, bring a comfortable camp chair or water-resistant ground cover with you. Chances are you\u2019ll be staying still for a while. Suitable camo will be needed as well.Remember, daytime temperatures in much of the south tend to reach the low 70\u2019s and upper 60\u2019s this time of year. Therefore, you\u2019ll want lightweight camo that will blend in with the area\u2019s sunflower and wheat fields. We\u2019d suggest going with a field pattern that sports a good deal of browns. Northerners and those in the Midwest may opt to go with camo that has a bit more insulation of course.\u00a0 The removable liner of the HuntGuard system makes it the perfect hunting jacket for all seasons of hunting.Additional Dove Hunting EssentialsBecause temperatures are likely to remain rather warm in some parts of the nation, it\u2019s important to bring an ice-filled cooler and sharp hunting knife with you too. The act of field dressing is encouraged in most states, so feel free to dress your birds on the spot.To learn more about these essentials and dove hunting season in general, please contact Legendary Whitetails today. We\u2019ve got everything dove hunters need and will ship to locations across the nation."},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Legendary Whitetail's Blog"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/blog\/dove-hunting-essentials\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Dove Hunting Essentials"}}]}]