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Apply for West Virgina 2020 South Branch WMA Dove Hunt by Aug 7
Submitted by: TBC Press
Posted on: 07/29/20
Disclaimer: The views expressed on this site are that of the authors and not necessarily that of TBC Press
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A map showing location of shooting stations will be included with notification of successful drawing. No permits will be necessary to hunt doves after Sept. 2.
The South Branch WMA is located at the upper end of what is known as the Trough section of the South Branch River in Hardy County. For more information about the mourning dove season, download a copy of the 2020-21 West Virginia Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations.
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Publishers Notes:
OUT OF STATE HUNTERS, FISHERMEN & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS; Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, there could be limitations for OUT of STATE hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts to include a 14-day quarantine requirement or negative COVID-19 testing alternative. Please check with the State's Department of Natural Resources BEFORE you travel or apply for the 2020 Fall Hunts.
As OUR COUNTRY REOPENS AGAIN (from the COVID-19 pandemic) and continue to enjoy outdoor activities, ALL outdoor enthusiasts (man, woman, child) should follow the guidelines set by nps.gov. These guidelines include; social distancing, the Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy.
News # 13746
Hunters who wish to participate in the West Virginia 2020 controlled mourning dove hunt at South Branch Wildlife Management Area must submit an application by midnight on Aug. 7.
Hunters may apply at the WVDNR District 2 headquarters in Romney or request an application by calling the Wildlife Resources Section at 304-822-3551. Successful applicants will be notified by mail before Sept. 1.
On the first two days of the mourning dove season (Sept. 1-2), hunting is by permit only. Hunters who are chosen in the lottery drawing will be randomly assigned a day to hunt, given a shooting station for one day, free of charge and will be allowed to bring two guests.
