Press Release

Registration for the South Zone Youth Dove Hunts Begins Monday Sept. 12

September 09, 2011

Online registration for the 11th Annual Youth Dove Hunts in the South Zone begins Monday September 12. South Zone counties include Baldwin, Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Mobile. These events are sponsored by the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) with support from many partners.

The South Zone hunts begin on October 1 and are offered at no cost to participants. However, pre-registration is necessary for all youth dove hunts. Hunt schedules and registration information is available at  www.outdooralabama.com/hunting/youth-hunts/youthdove/.

Online registration is encouraged, but interested participants without Internet access will be allowed to register by calling their WFF district office listed in the hunt schedule.  A district office employee will complete the electronic registration form for you over the phone.

To participate in the hunts, youth hunters must be age 15 or younger and accompanied by an adult at least 25 years old (or a parent) who holds a valid state hunting license and a Harvest Information Program (HIP) stamp. Before each hunt, a short welcome session with reminders on hunting safety will be conducted. All hunters are encouraged to wear eye protection and earplugs.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine Resources, State Parks, State Lands, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com.

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