Dove Archives - Page 9 of 11 - Carolina Sportsman

April 15, 2026

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Website has directions to and maps of public dove fields around the state.

Public dove-hunting opportunities

Not all hunters get a chance to ride though the countryside looking for good dove fields, and sometimes, the best fields may just not be available to all hunters. […]

Some WMA dove hunts draw a crowd of hunters on opening day, but in many cases, that makes the shooting better.

WMA Dove Details

John Gribb

The first segment for South Carolina’s 3-part dove season opens Sept. 2 and runs through Oct. 5, with shooting limited to afternoon for the first six days. […]

Late-season hunts on WMA dove fields are colder, with less cover, fewer hunters, but still plenty of doves.

Youth dove hunts

John Gribb

Bream fishing and dove shooting. Are there any better ways to introduce youngsters to outdoor sports? […]

Small sunflower seeds are the foundation of a good dove field, especially an early season field.

Prepping your own dove field

John Gribb

Would you like to host a classic dove shoot for your friends? Staging such an event elevates hosts into exalted company. […]

North Carolina hunters prepared for dove season often have the best hunts.

Pre-Labor Day labor can make your opening day dove hunts in North Carolina more successful

Jeff Burleson

Labor Day and dove season marks the beginning of fall hunting. Just about anyone who hunts will join the action along a cut corn field armed with a shotgun and plenty of shells — at least on opening day. […]

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources maintains public dove fields across the state, many of them planted in sunflowers.

When doves go public – Go public with doves on South Carolina’s WMA fields

John Gribb

“Mark!” “Bird!” “Bird, behind you! “Low bird, low bird, don’t shoot!” “Down the middle, high bird — nice shot!” […]

SCDNR and the U.S. Forest Service have scheduled a youth dove hunt near Abbeville on Sept. 7.

Youth dove hunt planned for USFS field in Abbeville County

SCDNR News Release

A youth dove hunt, sponsored by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Forest Service, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7 at the U.S. Forest Service Power of Partnerships Dove Field in Abbeville County. […]

A great Labor Day weekend dove hunt is a true blessing for hunters young and old.

Prepare for dove season

Jeff Burleson

A couple of days after August ends, dove season arrives for wing-shooters across the Southeast. […]

Public dove fields, many planted in corn, sunflowers and other grains, are scattered across the state to attract doves.

Doing the Dove Dance

Craig Holt

The best dove hunt floating on top of my memory happened when I was about 12 or 13 years old. My dad and about a dozen of his friends drove to an Alamance County farm. […]

Concentrate on a dove’s head, keep your cheek on the stock, follow through and add him to your limit.

Double Delights

Bennett Kirkpatrick

James Covington and Norman Ledford Jr. are residents of York County who regularly limit out on doves using only one box of shells. […]