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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.