The application period for the fall dove quota hunts is open!
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife will host four dove quota hunts and four traditional mentor/youth quota hunts, happening in early September.
All applications are due by 4:30 PM (ET) on Aug. 21, 2026, so make sure you apply soon!
For dates, locations, or more information on the hunts (or to apply): https://fw.ky.gov/Hunt/Pages/Migratory-Bird-Hunting.aspx… And if you want to learn more about dove season, check out the new Migratory Birds and Waterfowl Hunting Guide, available now! https://fw.ky.gov/Hunt/Documents/DoveGuide.pdf*Note: The date for the four traditional mentor/youth quota hunts was originally published as Sept. 1, but that is incorrect. The correct date for the mentor/youth hunts is Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026! All published information should now be correct. We apologize for any confusion.
