Mourning Dove Hunts in Texas

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Semi-Guided Dove Hunt - 2 Day / 1 Night

Treat your clients, friends and family to the finest Dove Hunting Experience around. We pride ourselves on providing the most active dove fields, delicious home cooked meals, outstanding accommodations and unparalleled customer service. Most of our dove hunts take place in the surrounding areas of Coleman, Bangs, Abilene, and San Angelo on fields of sunflowers, milo and wheat where native white-wing doves flourish and mourning doves make for a fast and furious hunt. We like to keep groups manageable to assure that every hunter has a successful and enjoyable hunt. There is no minimum but groups of 10 or more hunters can have the lodge exclusively. The fully outfitted dove hunting package includes lodging, meals and guides.

775

First Shot Outfitters

Fair Chase

Private

Lodge

Yes

Modern Climate Control

Bed

Meals Not Provided

Unspecified

775

Includes Dogs

Fully Outfitted Dove Hunt - 3 Day / 2 Night

975

First Shot Outfitters

Fair Chase

Private

Lodge

Yes

Modern Climate Control

Bed

Meals Provided

Unspecified

975

Includes Dogs

Unguided Day Hunt - Mourning Dove & White-Winged Dove

Dove are migratory birds and it can be difficult to predict where they might be from one day to the next. When you hunt with First Shot Outfitters, you'll find that That no one works harder to be sure you are on the hottest field around. With over 50 fields of prime dove feeding areas such as sunflower, Milo, and wheat, we offer a variety of shooting options. The property also offers some great watering areas for the doves within a 75 miles radius of Coleman. Our seasoned guides are scouting non-stop to ensure that your group is hunting the best and most active fields so you can bag your limits. Most hunters get their limit in the morning but some like to drag it out and make it a full day of fun. We take pride in making sure that each group has ample room to spread out and enjoy a variety of shooting positions. Your group will have an entire field to hunt without distractions from any other hunting groups.

200

First Shot Outfitters

Fair Chase

Private

None - Day Hunt

N/A

Meals Not Provided

Unspecified

200

Includes Dogs

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About Our Mourning Dove Hunts in Texas

Most important info about these hunts—landscapes, strategies, costs, and comforts.

Summary & Terrain

Texas is widely recognized as one of the top destinations in North America for mourning dove hunting, with vast tracts of agricultural habitat that support healthy, migratory populations each fall. Hunts are commonly staged in central Texas regions around Coleman, Bangs, Abilene, San Angelo, and Victoria County, where fields of sunflowers, milo, wheat, soybean and native grasses create ideal feeding and roosting areas. Many outfitters also maintain their own dove plots and waterholes, ensuring consistent bird activity. The relatively open terrain—ranging from flat plains to gently rolling hills—allows for clear flight paths and multiple shooting positions, while still offering enough cover for a true field-hunting experience.

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Difficulty & Strategy

Mourning dove hunting in Texas is generally accessible to newcomers yet still engaging for seasoned wingshooters. Most packages employ experienced guides who scout fields daily to position hunters in the highest-traffic zones. Strategies typically revolve around standing or kneeling in small groups or pits at the field edge, watching incoming flocks and leading birds in flight. Because doves feed and fly in tight groups, hunters should be prepared for quick swings, high‐volume shooting, and rapid target acquisition—skills that improve with practice but can yield limit-filled mornings even for first-time hunters.

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Amenities

Mourning dove hunts in Texas are generally based out of climate-controlled lodges equipped with comfortable beds and indoor gathering areas, providing a restful base before and after each day afield. Some packages are strictly day hunts, with no overnight housing or sleeping arrangements included—hunters depart from and return to lodge or local accommodations each evening. All lodge stays feature modern heating and cooling systems to ensure comfort regardless of seasonal temperatures.

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Season & Additional Info

The primary mourning dove season in Texas usually runs from early September through mid-October, with additional white-winged-only segments in some south-coastal zones later in the year. Guided hunts are most active at first light, when doves depart feeding fields, though some operations offer half-day or full-day options. All-inclusive packages typically cover lodging, home-style meals, guiding services, field dressing, and transportation to and from the hunting fields. Group sizes range from intimate outings of just a few friends to corporate events of 50 or more, and many lodges can be reserved exclusively. Hunters should arrive with a valid Texas hunting license and non-toxic shot, though many outfitters assist with licenses and provide daily bag-limit guidance.

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Pricing

Texas mourning dove hunts typically average around $500 per hunter. Most are organized as single-day, guided field hunts on private farms, with the option to add on lodging in climate-controlled lodges. At the entry level, you’ll find daytime-only packages that include guide services, access to managed dove fields, and basic field support, while hunters arrange their own lodging and meals. Mid-range options bundle a one-night stay at a comfortable lodge, guided hunts, meals, and use of on-site facilities. Premium packages may span two to three days, include all meals, lodging, guide gratuities, and sometimes gun and ammunition rental. Fees for license, habitat fees, and processing (field cleaning and packaging) vary by provider, so it’s wise to confirm what’s included when booking.

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