1 season
Seasons
Where to hunt
DNR lists 18 dove fields on 13 public properties for 2026.
Allen Creek Streambank Protection Area
Allen Creek Streambank Protection Area
Avon Bottoms Wildlife Area
Avon Bottoms Wildlife Area
Bloomfield State Habitat Area
Brooklyn Wildlife Area
Brooklyn Wildlife Area
DNR Wildlife Habitat Land
DNR Wildlife Habitat Land
Evansville Wildlife Area
Footville Wildlife Area
Footville Wildlife Area
Lima Marsh – Storrs Lake Wildlife Area
New Munster Wildlife Area
Paradise Marsh Wildlife Area
Pine Island Wildlife Area
Rome Pond Wildlife Area
Story Creek Streambank Protection Area
Special rules that apply
Required
Blaze orange or fluorescent pink during firearm deer seasons
When and where a firearm deer season is in progress, it is illegal to hunt any game, except waterfowl, unless at least 50% of the hunter’s outer clothing above the waist is colo…
Required
Blaze orange or fluorescent pink on ground blinds on DNR lands during firearm deer seasons
It is illegal to: Use a ground blind during any open deer season or special deer hunt with firearms unless a minimum of 144 square inches of solid blaze orange or fluorescent pi…
Required
No baiting small game
It is illegal to bait any small game (including coyote and bobcat) for the purpose of hunting.
Required
No hunting waterfowl, coot or mourning dove over bait
It is illegal to hunt waterfowl, coots or mourning dove by the method or aid of baiting on or over any baited area where a person knows or reasonably should know that the area i…
Required
Non-toxic shot for migratory and upland game birds on national wildlife refuges and federal waterfowl production areas
Only non-toxic shot may be possessed or used for hunting migratory and upland game bird species, including wild turkey, on all national wildlife refuges and federal waterfowl pr…
Required
Non-toxic shot for mourning dove on DNR-managed land
While pursuing migratory game birds, it is illegal to: Possess or use any type of lead or toxic shot while hunting mourning dove on DNR-managed land.