This year, all special dove hunting opportunities on State wildlife areas and Game Bird Heritage Program special hunts in the San Joaquin Valley are being provided to hunters on one combined News Release. This is to provide more hunters with the opportunity to participate in these special hunts.
All hunts are free.
Applications may include up to three hunters. Providing hunter opportunity and hunter access is a major goal of the Game Bird Heritage Program. These hunts are made possible through the purchase of an upland game bird stamp by hunters. After opening day, the entire area will be open to dove hunting, and a permit will not be required. The permit zones consist of 85 acres of safflower grown specifically for doves.