No must journey far for wonderful dove looking

NEWS RELEASE

Aug. 29, 2025

PHOENIX – The Dove season opener is correct across the nook and, every year, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) companions with the City of Buckeye (Buckeye), native companies, wildlife organizations and personal landowners to carry thrilling wingshooting motion and occasions to the realm. 

Buckeye is among the quickest rising communities within the Valley and is devoted to working collectively to proceed previous traditions whereas embracing development and alternative. The Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce is internet hosting some new occasions this yr, together with a dove season warmup and a dove hunter brunch and celebration. Local eating places will supply reductions for dove hunters and a few even present cleansing stations. Need a spot to remain? Three of the most recent motels within the space are additionally providing reductions to dove hunters. 

Head out by yourself or be a part of one of many many organized, mentored hunts. Visit the Robbins Butte Wildlife Area that gives entry and loads of alternative for hunters.

This yr’s occasions embrace:

– Get Ready for Dove Season at Joe Foss Shooting Complex!

• Aug. 30, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. on the Joe Foss Shooting Complex
• Hosted by: The Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce
• The first 30 to reach will obtain a free field of 25 clay pigeons.

– Buckeye Dove Days Annual Dove Hunting Brunch

• Sept. 1, 2025 at 10 a.m. at The Tack Room Restaurant
• Hosted by: The Buckeye Equestrian & Events Center and The Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce

– 2025 Robbins Butte Youth Dove Hunt

• Sept. 6, 2025 at 4:30 a.m. at Robbins Butte Wildlife Area
• Hosted by: Arizona Game and Fish, National Wild Turkey Federation, Quail Unlimited, Youth Outdoors Unlimited and Arizona Outdoor Sports
• This mentored occasion is free to all youth (ages 10 to 17) who can safely deal with a shotgun.

– Dove Hunting Made Simple – A Mentored Beginner’s Dove Hunt for Families

• Sept. 7, 2025 at 4:30 a.m. at Robbins Butte Wildlife Area
• Hosted by: Valley of the Sun Quail Forever

– Gene Hays Memorial Dove Hunt

• Sept. 7, 2025 at 4 a.m. at Robbins Butte Wildlife Area
• Hosted by: Arizona Chapter NWTF Wheelin’ Sportsmen and Women within the Outdoors
• Mentored hunt for adaptive hunters, ladies and their households. 

All occasions are mentored by skilled hunters. Participants study gun security, hen identification, looking suggestions and correct area care. More data or to register, go to our Outdoor Skills Network.

For data, looking space maps and different occasions, go to buckeyeaz.gov/dove. 

Find the “2025-2026 Arizona Dove and Band-tailed Pigeon Regulations” at www.azgfd.com/looking/rules.

All hunters 18 and older should possess a sound Arizona looking license, in addition to a migratory hen stamp for the 2025-2026 season — each of which may be bought at www.azgfd.com/license/. A mix hunt and fish license for youth hunters 10 to 17 is barely $5 and features a migratory hen stamp.    

Dove hunters play an essential function in conservation. Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) program funds are excise taxes collected on the sale of looking and fishing tools (together with 11 p.c on ammunition), the advantage of which comes proper again to Arizona for habitat enhancements, taking pictures ranges, boating entry and extra.