Arkansas Dove Season Breaks Records | Little Rock News

Arkansas dove season kicked off with rare perfect weather, giving hunters prime shooting conditions—no storms to scatter birds, no cold fronts to ruin the hunt. With two hunting windows this year, the second stretch (Dec 8–Jan 15) may offer better action, though it demands more effort. Solo or small-group hunters can boost their odds by setting up near dove entry points—power lines or bushy trees work great. Doves blend into cut fields but flush dramatically during walk-ups, flying straight up before zig-zagging away. Finding downed birds takes patience—they circle back and stay close. Aim for five to seven shells per bird, but practice improves accuracy. Gear-wise, a lightweight 20-gauge with improved cylinder choke balances pellet spread and range, while strict magazine rules (max two in mag, three total) mean double-barrel shotguns are safest bets. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9364b31deb738155