Dove population strong, but rain may hinder early-season harvest

  • Dove season opened Monday in the Central Zone, which includes Lampasas County. TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | COURTESY PHOTO
    Dove season opened Monday in the Central Zone, which includes Lampasas County. TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | COURTESY 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 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 for the 2025 dove season, which opened S...

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