Doves

[riverrat56]

i havent tried dove hunting yet but I still see alot whenever im out bowhunting or duck hunting. how has everyone been doing in out first season? I know that you have too use plugged shotguns but do i have to use steel shot? im thinking of trying it one night this week in one of my buddys pastures. thanks in advance
RR56

[schaapj]

Riverrat,

Here is the exact wording from the DNR handbook. You do not need to use non-toxic shot when hunting Morning Doves.

-schaapj

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FIREARM AND AMMUNITION RESTRICTIONS
Shotguns used for taking doves may not be capable of holding more
than three shells, unless the gun is plugged with a one-piece filler that
cannot be removed without disassembling the gun.

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[Dano2]

I would imagine you would still have to use the steel in a water fowl production area though, just like you do for pheasant.
But since your going in your buddies pasture.........

[This message has been edited by Dano2 (edited 10-10-2004).]