Dove Regs Available From Dealers After Aug. 3

      The 2001 Dove, and Band-tailed Pigeon Regulations have been posted on the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Internet Home Page at www.azgfd.com and the printed Dove Regulations will be sent to license dealers Aug. 3.

      As in the past, there is a 15-day early dove season starting Sept. 1. Once again this year, there is morning-only hunting in the lower elevation hunt management units, and all day in the high country units. Juniors up through age 17 will be able to hunt all day in both zones.

      Keep in mind that youth from age 14 through 17 must be licensed. Dove hunters younger than age 14 must be accompanied by a licensed adult.

                The popular Juniors-Only Dove Season at the Powers Butte Wildlife Area near Buckeye is set for the weekend of Sept. 8-9. Youth are eligible to participate up to and throughout the calendar year of their 17^th birthday.