Published: September 03, 2008 01:56 pm            

Brochure outlines dove field preparation

Submitted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources



SOCIAL CIRCLE — Georgians curious about the differences between legitimate dove field preparation and illegal baiting should read “Dove Hunting and Agricultural Practices in Georgia,” available at www.gohuntgeorgia.com .

Baiting is the illegal practice of intentionally luring doves to a field by putting any grain or feed there. Federal and state laws prohibit hunting migratory game birds over such areas.

“The key to hunting doves legally in Georgia is understanding the differences between ‘baiting’ and ‘recommended agricultural practice’,” says Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division Chief of Law Enforcement Col. Terry West. “Agricultural lands often provide excellent dove hunting opportunities, but hunters need to make sure that the fields they are hunting over have been prepared in a manner consistent with official agricultural recommendations relative to planting dates, planting methods and rates of application.”

This brochure explains the legalities of dove fields, provides strategies for legally attracting doves, answers common questions and contains additional information for dove hunters.

Designed by the Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, the brochure is available on the WRD Web site at www.gohuntgeorgia.com. For more information, call (770) 918-6416.

        

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