OHIO DOVES

OHIO DOVES
UAs a migratory bird, the mourning dove is regulated by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, as are snipe, ducks, geese, swans, and other migratory birds. Each year the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates the number of mourning doves in the U.S. and establishes dove hunting guidelines accordingly. States, such as Ohio, then establish hunting seasons based on these federal guidelines. Federal regulations for dove hunters prohibit shot guns that hold more than three shells, live decoys, or baiting. In addition, Ohio regulations prohibit shooting doves from wires, utility poles, or buildings. Refer to the federal regulations published annually by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the annual Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations (Publication #85) for more information.