Dove: Managed Hunts

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Managed dove hunt at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area.

  • Only Missouri residents may apply.
  • Only one application per individual (duplicate applications will be disqualified).
  • Applications must be submitted between July 1 and July 31.
  • At least 50 applicants will be selected by random drawing for each of the first 7 days of the dove hunting season (September 1-7).
  • Applicants may apply for the first available day, or weekend only, depending on their preference.
  • Draw results will be available August 15 through September 7.
  • Successful applicants will be notified by email by August 15 and receive a daily hunting permit as an email attachment. Successful applicants will need to be able to print a copy of their daily hunting permit and bring it with them on the day of the hunt.
  • Successful applicants without email will receive their daily hunting permit by mail.
  • Successful applicants may bring one hunting partner with them on the day of the hunt.
  • Hunters will be required to use non-toxic shot when hunting doves at Columbia Bottom.
  • During the managed hunt, dove hunting will only be permitted from 1:00 p.m. until - sunset.