Daily Dove Permit

A Daily Dove Permit is a type of limited entry permit that is required in order for an adult and a youth (under age 16) to participate in one hunt on a designated dove field.  The adult and youth must share a single bag limit unless the youth permit option is purchased along with the adult’s Daily Dove Permit.  Click the Application Worksheet link at the bottom of the page for specific dove fields and dates.

Dove hunting opportunities are in high demand, but are often hard to find. That's why the FWC is proud of its successful efforts to deliver great dove hunting opportunities at sites throughout the state. The friendly social atmosphere surrounding dove hunts is the perfect setting for friends and family, including youngsters, to hunt together.  

Beginning in late September, up-to-date information on dove field conditions and dove densities can be found online at the Dove Hunter's Hotline.

• Cost: $35 for adult permit, $10 to add youth permit option (allows youth to take own bag limit)
• Requirements: There are no requirements in order to apply for this permit.  Children age 15 that will turn 16 before or during the hunts should purchase an Adult Daily Dove Permit.
• Issuance Method: These permits are issued by random drawing in Phase I.  Remaining permits will be issued on a fist come first served basis during Phase II.
• Exemptions: If you have a lifetime hunting or lifetime sportsman license issued prior to July 1, 1998, you are exempt from the permit fee (provided you apply for the no-cost permit).
• Restrictions: You may submit one application and are limited to one permit in Phase I.  You may obtain additional permits in Phase II, no more than one per hunt area.
• Groups: Group applications are not allowed for this permit type.
• Preference Points: There are no preference points for this permit type.
• Transferability: These permits are transferable from one hunter to another by simply giving the permit to another hunter.  No-Cost permits are only transferable to another person that is exempt from paying special opportunity permit fees (has a lifetime hunting or lifetime sportsman license issued prior to July 1, 1998).
• Guest Permits: Guest permits are not available for this permit type. See guest permit information.
• Drawing Results: Drawing results are typically posted within about two weeks after the end of the Application period.  Check the status of your application.
• Replacements: These permits can only be replaced by the FWC Office of Licensing and Permitting upon written request by the permit holder.  You will need to allow at least 10 days to receive the replacement permit.  Receipts and copies of the Internet pages may not be used as a Daily Dove Permit.
• How to Apply: You can apply online (choose "Limited Entry/Quota Permits and Applications") or complete the Application Worksheet (click Application Worksheet link at bottom of page) and present it to any license agent or tax collector office and they will submit your application for you.
• How to Get Your Permit: If successful in the random drawing, you will need to pick up or purchase your permit online (choose "Limited Entry/Quota Permits and Applications"), at a license agent, or tax collector office.  If you choose to pick up or purchase your permit online, it will be mailed to you.
• When to Apply:

Daily Dove Permit Application Worksheet

Applicaton Worksheet available in July.