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This
brochure is designed to provide the public with information and a summary of
regulations pertaining to hunting and other recreational use on the DuPuis Dove
Field Public Small Game Hunting Area. Regulations
that are new or differ substantially from last year are shown in bold print. Area users should familiarize
themselves with all regulations. For exact wording of the wildlife laws and
regulations, see the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s wildlife
code, on file with the Secretary of State and state libraries. This brochure
and the Florida Hunting Regulations handbook should provide the information
necessary for you to plan your hunting activities. These publications are
available at MyFWC.com.
Permit, Stamp, and License Information:
Persons
using public small game hunting areas are required to have appropriate
licenses, permits, and stamps. The following persons are exempt from all license
and permit requirements (except for the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation
Stamp [federal duck stamp]): Florida residents who are 65 years of age or
older; residents who possess a Florida Resident Disabled Person Hunting and
Fishing Certificate; residents in the U.S. Armed Forces, not stationed in
Florida, while home on leave for 30 days or less, upon submission of orders;
and children under 16 years of age. Children under 16 years of age are exempt
from the federal duck stamp.
Licenses and permits may be purchased from
county tax collectors, license agents, by telephone at 1-888-486-8356, or at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com. A no-cost Migratory Bird Permit is available when
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Quota Permit Information:
Dove - 44, no-cost, quota permits (no exemptions) for each of 4 dove field hunts during phase 1 of dove season. One youth under 16 years of age may accompany an adult who holds a quota permit and hunt under their direct physical supervision. The permit holder and youth may each take one daily bag limit of doves. Permits are transferable. NOTE: A quota permit is not required during dove field hunts during phases 2 and 3 of dove season.
Permit applications: Hunters must submit electronic applications for quota and special-opportunity permits at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com. Worksheets listing hunts, application periods, deadlines, and instructions are available at county tax collector's offices, FWC offices, or MyFWC.com. Quota application periods occur throughout the year beginning April 1. Please refer to the hunting handbook or MyFWC.com for specific dates. Worksheets will be available about two weeks prior to each application period. |
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Area Regulations
- General
General Area Regulations:
Please
consult the current John G. and Susan H DuPuis, Jr. Wildlife and Environmental Area brochure and map for a summary of all area-specific information and regulations at MyFWC.com
1. Public access to the dove field is prohibited
except for dove hunters during established dove field hunts (Sundays only
during dove season). During phase 1 of
dove season, only holders of dove quota permits and their guests may access the
field.
2. The possession or consumption of intoxicating
beverages is prohibited.
3. Hunting north of Jim Lake Grade is prohibited
except within the posted dove field during dove hunts.
4. Hunter access to the field shall only be
through the pedestrian gate at the corner of Jim Lake and DuPuis grades.
5. All vehicles must be parked completely off the graded road in the designated parking area.
6. Public access on the dove field, other than by foot or bicycle, is prohibited. 7. It is illegal to hunt over bait or place any bait or food for wildlife on this area.
- Hunters
Hunters and Check Stations:
1. During phase 1 dove hunts, each permitted hunter may be accompanied by one youth hunter and one non-hunting guest. The non-hunting guest must remain under the direct physical supervision of the permitted hunter at all times during the hunt.
2. Dove hunters must enter through Gate 1 and report at the check station whenever staffed.
3. During phase 1 dove hunts, permitted hunters must register at the check station on the date of their hunt between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. or their quota permit for the dove field will be forfeited. Forfeited permits will be issued via random draw at the check station beginning at 3 p.m. the day of the hunt.
4. Check station hours are 11 a.m. until 1 hour after sunset during phase 1 dove hunts. Hunt station assignments are made upon check-in and may only be changed at the check station.
5. A quota permit is not required to hunt the dove field during phases 2 and 3 of dove season. During phases 2 and 3 at the dove field, it is each hunter’s responsibility to station themselves a safe and respectful distance from other participants.
6. During phases 2 and 3, hunters may enter the field no earlier than noon and must exit the area no later than 1 hour after sunset.
7. Only bird dogs may be used for hunting during dove field hunts.
- Guns
Guns:
1. Hunting with firearms other than shotguns is
prohibited.
2. For hunting migratory birds, only shotguns, bows, crossbows, and falconry may be used. Shotguns must be smaller than 10 gauge and incapable of holding more than 3 shells in the magazine and chamber
combined.
3. Children under the age of 16 may not be in
possession of a firearm unless in the presence of a supervising adult.
4. The discharge of a firearm outside of periods
open to hunting or in areas closed to hunting is prohibited per s.790.15 FS.
5. No
person shall discharge a firearm or have a loaded firearm in hand while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Bag and Possession Limits
Bag and Possession Limits:
Aggregate of
mourning and white-winged doves - Daily limit 15.
African and Eurasian collared-doves and rock dove (common pigeon) - No limit.
Only one daily bag limit may be possessed while
in the field or returning from the field. A hunter may leave their birds
with another person if the birds are tagged with the hunter’s signature and
address, the total number of birds by species, and the date birds were
harvested.
- Direction
Dove
Field Location: Dupuis
Wildlife and Environmental Area is located off S. R. 76 approximately 3 miles
from Port Mayaca in Martin County. From Okeechobee or West Palm Beach, take
S.R. 710 (Beeline Highway) to S.R. 76 (just south of Indiantown). Go west on
S.R. 76 approximately 5 miles for Gate 1 and 6 miles for Gate 3. The field is
located north of the corner of Jim Lake and Dupuis Grades (see map).
- Report a Band
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General Area Regulations:
Please
consult the current John G. and Susan H DuPuis, Jr. Wildlife and Environmental Area brochure and map for a summary of all area-specific information and regulations at MyFWC.com
1. Public access to the dove field is prohibited
except for dove hunters during established dove field hunts (Sundays only
during dove season). During phase 1 of
dove season, only holders of dove quota permits and their guests may access the
field.
2. The possession or consumption of intoxicating
beverages is prohibited.
3. Hunting north of Jim Lake Grade is prohibited
except within the posted dove field during dove hunts.
4. Hunter access to the field shall only be
through the pedestrian gate at the corner of Jim Lake and DuPuis grades.
5. All vehicles must be parked completely off the graded road in the designated parking area.
6. Public access on the dove field, other than by foot or bicycle, is prohibited. 7. It is illegal to hunt over bait or place any bait or food for wildlife on this area. |
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Hunters and Check Stations:
1. During phase 1 dove hunts, each permitted hunter may be accompanied by one youth hunter and one non-hunting guest. The non-hunting guest must remain under the direct physical supervision of the permitted hunter at all times during the hunt.
2. Dove hunters must enter through Gate 1 and report at the check station whenever staffed.
3. During phase 1 dove hunts, permitted hunters must register at the check station on the date of their hunt between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. or their quota permit for the dove field will be forfeited. Forfeited permits will be issued via random draw at the check station beginning at 3 p.m. the day of the hunt.
4. Check station hours are 11 a.m. until 1 hour after sunset during phase 1 dove hunts. Hunt station assignments are made upon check-in and may only be changed at the check station.
5. A quota permit is not required to hunt the dove field during phases 2 and 3 of dove season. During phases 2 and 3 at the dove field, it is each hunter’s responsibility to station themselves a safe and respectful distance from other participants.
6. During phases 2 and 3, hunters may enter the field no earlier than noon and must exit the area no later than 1 hour after sunset.
7. Only bird dogs may be used for hunting during dove field hunts.
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Guns:
1. Hunting with firearms other than shotguns is
prohibited.
2. For hunting migratory birds, only shotguns, bows, crossbows, and falconry may be used. Shotguns must be smaller than 10 gauge and incapable of holding more than 3 shells in the magazine and chamber
combined.
3. Children under the age of 16 may not be in
possession of a firearm unless in the presence of a supervising adult.
4. The discharge of a firearm outside of periods
open to hunting or in areas closed to hunting is prohibited per s.790.15 FS.
5. No
person shall discharge a firearm or have a loaded firearm in hand while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs. |
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Bag and Possession Limits:
Aggregate of
mourning and white-winged doves - Daily limit 15.
African and Eurasian collared-doves and rock dove (common pigeon) - No limit.
Only one daily bag limit may be possessed while
in the field or returning from the field. A hunter may leave their birds
with another person if the birds are tagged with the hunter’s signature and
address, the total number of birds by species, and the date birds were
harvested. |
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