Episode 8 “Dove Hunting in the Keystone State”

The opening day of Pennsylvania’s 2020-21 hunting seasons is almost here! Dove hunting is oneof the first signs of fall and a brand-new hunting season. It opens statewide in Pennsylvania onTuesday, Sept. 1. Pennsylvania Game Commission wildlife habitat crews have created someincredible managed dove fields across the state for hunters to explore.In advance of the dove season opener, Pennsylvania Game Commission Wildlife ResearchBiologist Tom Keller spoke with Marketing Director Matt Morrett about all things related to ourstate’s mourning dove program. Details about what dove like to eat, their habits throughoutthe year and ways the agency is working to manage overall populations.Tom also shares some hunting-related tips with dove hunters, including how to be safe in thefield and what to look for before and during the season – including food sources, locations, fieldquality, water and more!