Arkansas Private hunting for dove hunters made public in Greene County

By Miranda Reynolds

For sportsmen in Northeast Arkansas who enjoy dove hunting, a total of five plots ranging from 30 to 99 acres can now be hunted.

A local landowner made a deal with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to make one of the privately-owned plots public. However, these hunts will still require a permit.

The private plot in Greene County will serve Paragould and the surrounding area’s hunters.

“We’ve never had anything like this up here before,” AGFC private lands biologist Bo Reid says. “We’ve tried in the past and just never had any luck finding a field that really filled our needs and would also work out for the landowner.”

The landowner planted the field in sunflowers and the commission paid for the hunting rights.

AGFC used revenue money collected from license sales to pay for it. In essence, hunters paid for this private plot.

You can apply for the permit starting Aug. 1-15 by visiting their website. Permits will be drawn Aug. 16. Dove hunting season begins Sept. 5.

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TX 500 Acre Season Dove Hunting Lease - $400 NE of Pflugerville/SE of Hutto

500 acres, Beautiful property setup good for dove hunting. Tree lined fields, good natural flyways, 5 tanks and Brushy creek frontage, this is a Season lease only and includes the second season, $400 a gun. 

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TX 100 Acre Dove hunting lease Live Oak cty

100 acres with standing hay grazer and sunflowers. Will make an annual lease with group of 12-15 hunters

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Illinois Dove Hunting Opportunities and Information

What are the hunting requirements in Illinois?

In order to hunt dove in Illinois, a person needs to have a valid hunting license, a state habitat stamp and you must be registered with HIP. You can purchase a license and the state habitat stamp online through DNR Direct, over the counter from a license vendor, or by calling 1-888-673-7648. Hunting devices, ammunition and garment requirements can be found in the Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations. Ammunition size and type is very important when hunting dove in Illinois, especially on public areas.

Where can I hunt dove in Illinois?

IDNR allows dove hunting at many of our owned or managed sites. Hunting is also allowed on private property IF you have received prior permission from the landowner or tenant. IDNR has a Land Access Permission Card to facilitate this approval.

When can I hunt dove in Illinois?

Illinois has set a split season for dove hunting. Please view our Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations for current year hunting dates. 

How can I apply for a free dove permit in Illinois?

Please visit our Free Dove Permit One Stop page for instructions, application periods, seasons, and more. 

What do I do if I harvest a leg-banded dove?

We encourage you to report information about when and where you harvested the bird. You will be emailed a Certificate of Appreciation with information about when and where the dove was banded. Your cooperation on reporting band numbers gives dove biologists a wealth of information useful in managing the resources to provide hunters with maximum recreational opportunities while protecting dove populations. Reporting banded birds will only be available through the internet by clicking here. 

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