Dove Archives - Mississippi Sportsman

December 12, 2025

When the calendar turns to September, hunters flock to the dove fields. Social gatherings are a large part of the hunt. […]

Dove season offers a fantastic opportunity to introduce children to hunting. In the right spot, action can come fast. […]

The opening day of dove season is one of the most anticipated and popular hunting days of the year for many Mississippians. […]

Hunters can try these helpful tricks to fool more doves and bring these swift fliers closer for better shots at them. […]

Due to increased interests in certain WMA dove fields, a draw is being implemented for Black Prairie and William (Billy) C. Deviney WMAs. […]

For many landowners, dove season begins months before the shooting starts as they prepare their lands to attract and hold birds. […]

Fall harvest time begins in September as hunters head to the woods and waters in search of a wide variety of fish and game this month. […]

To survive, doves require four main elements — food, cover from predators, water and grit for digestion. Find these essentials to find doves. […]

Young hunters will get the first crack at doves on four state WMAs: Black Prairie, Hell Creek, Leroy Percy and Muscadine Farms. […]

Sunflower fields scream “Buffet Open” in bright yellow lights to resident and migrating doves. Sunflowers are literally dope for doves. […]

Hunters can harvest doves almost anywhere in the state of Mississippi where there’s an abundance of natural food. […]

Dove opener provides hunters with plenty of fun. There’s nothing quite like a dove hunt over sunflowers, millet, wheat or sorghum. […]