Date: 8/14/08
Contact: C. Douglas Nielsen
Phone: (702) 486-5127, ext. 3500

DRAWING SCHEDULED FOR DOVE HUNT OPENER AT OVERTON

Opening day of the 2008 dove hunting season is September 1. Hunters wishing to hunt at the Overton Wildlife Management Area will need to make opening day reservations by participating in a drawing scheduled for 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25. A drawing will also be held for the opening weekend (Sept. 6 & 7) at that same time and at the same locations.

Drawings for reservations will be held at the Nevada Department of Wildlife Las Vegas office, 4747 Vegas Drive, the Henderson office, 744 South Racetrack Road (at Boulder Highway) and the Overton WMA headquarters. Reservations must be made in person, or by a representative, and will not be accepted by mail or phone.

Reservations will be limited to 60 hunters for the opening day and each day of opening weekend. Hunters are not required to have reservations for the Overton WMA on any other days of the dove season. Dove hunting season runs Sept. 1 through Sept. 30 in all Nevada counties. Hunting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. The daily bag limit is 10 birds and the possession limit is 20.

Upland game bird stamps are not required for dove hunting. However, hunters are required to have a Harvest Information Program (HIP) number, which can be obtained by visiting www.ndow.org.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW’s wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen’s license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license. For more information, visit www.ndow.org.