All birders know that birding brings both highs and lows – hopefully more of the former than the latter. After more than 60 years in the field, I've certainly had my share of both. One of my most ...

Did you know that a mourning dove has 2,635 feathers? I found that statistic in a book written by John Madson, entitled “The Mourning Dove.” Madson is gone now, but he was a top-notch outdoor writer, ...

The first day of September is a time-honored moment for many hunters across Oklahoma, as it marks the beginning of dove season and the official kickoff to the state’s many upcoming fall seasons.

Even though Texas dove hunters are conditioned to expect rain and a cold front the day before the dove season opener, conditions look good this year for a strong start to the season, despite early ...

Mourning doves are the most abundant game bird in the country, with a population estimated at more than 345 million. (Stock photo) Iowa’s mourning dove season begins Sept. 1, and with the mild weather ...

Texas dove hunters can expect a strong season when it opens on Sept. 1, with mourning dove populations trending near historic highs. Heavy spring storms may have impacted some nesting areas, but ...