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DuPuis Dove Field PSGHA
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	Regulations Summary and Area Map July 01, 2024 - June 30, 2025


	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 purchasing a hunting license.
	Quota Permit Information: Quota permits are not required for this area.






	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). 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. 8. Class 1 electric bicycles may be operated according to rules for traditional, non-motorized bicycles. All other electric bicycles may be operated only on named or numbered roads open to motorized vehicles. For more information visit MyFWC.com/ebike. Hunters Hunters and Check Stations: 1. Dove hunters must enter through Gate 1 and report at the check station whenever staffed. 2. During all phases at the dove field, it is each hunter’s responsibility to station themselves at a safe and respectful distance from other participants. 3. Hunters may enter the dove field 1 hour before sunrise and must exit by the area 1 hour after sunset. 4. 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 Report a Band on the Internet: www.reportband.gov.
	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). 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. 8. Class 1 electric bicycles may be operated according to rules for traditional, non-motorized bicycles. All other electric bicycles may be operated only on named or numbered roads open to motorized vehicles. For more information visit MyFWC.com/ebike.


	Hunters and Check Stations: 1. Dove hunters must enter through Gate 1 and report at the check station whenever staffed. 2. During all phases at the dove field, it is each hunter’s responsibility to station themselves at a safe and respectful distance from other participants. 3. Hunters may enter the dove field 1 hour before sunrise and must exit by the area 1 hour after sunset. 4. Only bird dogs may be used for hunting during dove field hunts.



	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: 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.


	Seasons ( Count: 1) Dove Season Phase 1 (Sunday only): September 29 - October 20, Phase 2 (Sunday only): November 10 - December 1, Phase 3 (Sunday only): December 22 - January 26 Permit, Stamp, & License Requirements: Hunting license, area management permit, migratory bird permit. Legal to Hunt: Mourning and white-wing doves, African and Eurasian collared-doves, and rock dove (common pigeon) only. Regulations Unique to Season: 1. Shooting hours for mourning and white-winged doves are from 1/2 hour before sunrise until sunset.



	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 on the Internet: www.reportband.gov.
	General Information: Dupuis WEA was acquired under the Save Our Rivers (SOR) program. The purpose of a wildlife and environmental area is to conserve and protect unique and irreplaceable wildlife habitats, restore areas to their original condition as much as possible, and allow controlled multiple recreational and educational uses consistent with this purpose.
	Cooperation Requested: If you see law violators or suspicious activities, contact your nearest Commission regional office or call 888-404-FWCC (FWC or #FWC* may also be used depending on your phone service provider). You may qualify for a cash reward from the Wildlife Alert Reward Association. The FWC receives financial assistance from the Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The DOI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility, or you need more information, please contact the FWC  at:  FWC, Office of Human Resources, 620 S Meridian  St., Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 488-6411, or write to:  Office of Diversity, Inclusion & Civil Rights, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20240.