Don’t forget to get a Migratory Bird Permit from your license vendor – it’s required but it’s Free!

Bag Limit: Mourning Doves: 15 doves per day. No limit on Eurasian collared doves or pigeons.

The following special regulations apply to ALL WMA Public Dove Fields:

1. Hunters are limited to 50 shells per hunt
2. Dove hunting on all public fields is “Afternoon Only.” No entry onto fields before noon
3. No shooting after 6:00 p.m. during the first segment of the season (Sept. 1 - Oct. 4)

Dove Hunting Information

• Dove Baiting Regulations
• Special Youth Dove Hunts
• Sunrise/Sunset Times

Common Doves in SC

South Carolina is part of the Eastern Management Unit (EMU) for mourning doves and is represented on the EMU Dove Technical Committee.

• Dove Species Information

Research and Management

• Dove Research and Management

Training your Dog and Related Forms

• WMA Public Dog Training Areas
• Bird Dog Training Information
• Bird Dog Training License Application
• Dog or Kennel Registration Application
• Field Trial Permit Application

Related Links

• Hunter Education
• Operation Game Thief