Local dove season opens Labor Day weekend

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 By Nathan Prewett

Special to the Selma Sun

Dove season in Dallas County and most of Alabama will open on Labor Day weekend this year, a week earlier than most people are accustomed to, according to Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Director Chuck Sykes.

“Most people, me included, typically think dove season opens in the North Zone the first Saturday after Labor Day,” Sykes said.“My biggest concern is that I didn’t want people to be caught off-guard. I wanted them to have plenty of time to make their plans for Labor Day weekend or vacation.”

A WFF survey showed hunters wanted a dove season that included as many weekends and holidays as possible.

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