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St. LOUIS, Mo.—Dove hunting season begins in Missouri Sept. 1. Whether a hunter or birdwatcher, doves and pigeons are a distinct part of the Show-Me State’s landscape. Missouri is home to several species of both native and introduced doves and pigeons.
To help people learn more about these birds, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering an online program, Doves and Pigeons, on Friday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. – noon. This is a free program open to all ages.
In this virtual event, MDC naturalists will discuss how to identify each species that has been documented in the state by both sight and sound. These include the ubiquitous rock pigeons, along with mourning doves, Eurasian collared-doves, and occasionally, the white-winged dove. Dove hunting in Missouri will also be addressed.
This program will be held virtually. A link will be sent both the day before and morning of the program to the email address provided during registration.
Doves and Pigeons is free and open to the public; however, each participant must register separately in advance at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/oNE to receive the online meeting link. Log-in instructions will be provided to participants beforehand. The program will be held via Webex, and participants will have the chance to use the chat feature for a question-and-answer portion with the naturalists.
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MDC is committed to accessibility at all its nature centers, regional facilities, and conservation areas. To request an ADA accommodation for participation in MDC programs, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.
