Strong populations and prime conditions set stage for promising dove season

  • TEXAS DOVE HUNTERS can look forward to a promising 2025 season. The mourning dove (shown here) is one of three legal game dove species in Texas. For more information on unprotected dove species, go to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department website. | TPWD PHOTO
    TEXAS DOVE HUNTERS can look forward to a promising 2025 season. The mourning dove (shown here) is one of three legal game dove species in Texas. For more information on unprotected dove species, go to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department website. | TPWD PHOTO

    Despite early weather challenges, Texas dove hunters can look forward to a strong 2025 season.

    Spring population surveys conducted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff found mourning dove numbers continue to trend near historic highs. Combined with strong habitat conditions across much of the state, hunters should expect solid opportunities when the 2025 dove season opens Sept. 1.

    Est…