White-Winged Dove

Top States to Hunt White-Winged Dove

Looking for your next hunt? These are the most popular states for this species.

Texas

Hunts Available

Arizona

About Our White-Winged Dove Hunts

Intro to this species—landscapes, strategies, costs, and comforts.

Summary

The White-Winged Dove (Zenaida asiatica) is a medium-sized bird, distinguished by its striking white wing patches that are prominently visible in flight, alongside a sleek grayish-brown body and a distinctive long tail. These doves are primarily found in arid and semi-arid regions, preferring habitats such as desert scrub, urban areas, and agricultural lands. White-Winged Doves are particularly noted for their melodious cooing calls, which echo through their environments. For hunters, targeting this species often involves scouting locations near feeders or roosting sites, as they are known to congregate around food sources, such as ripe fruits and grains. Hunting them typically requires patience and precision, with early morning or late afternoon hours identified as prime times to observe their movements. Understanding their flight patterns and behaviors can significantly enhance one’s success in harvesting this game bird, making them a challenging yet rewarding pursuit for avid hunters.

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Hunt Features

White-winged dove hunts combine fast-paced shooting with scenic agrarian settings during the spring and fall migrations. Outfitters typically scout multiple fields of sunflowers, milo, wheat or natural feeding areas to pinpoint active flocks, then employ standing blinds, decoys or water-hole setups to draw birds into comfortable shooting range. Hunts can be tailored for morning or evening sessions, half-day or full-day experiences, and are conducted in small, guided groups to ensure each participant has ample space and opportunity. Packages often include field transportation, refreshments or home-style meals, lodging options, and optional on-site cookout services—making dove hunting both accessible for newcomers and rewarding for seasoned shooters alike.

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Amenities

White-winged dove hunts are offered as either guided day-only excursions or multi-day packages with nearby lodging. Accommodations typically include hotel or lodge rooms with comfortable beds and full modern climate control (heating and air conditioning). Day-hunt participants who do not require overnight stays simply arrive at the meeting point each morning, while overnight guests enjoy centrally heated and cooled rooms close to prime dove fields.

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States Offered:

Arizona

Texas

Featured White-Winged Dove Hunts

We think these three hunts should be at the top of your list.

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

Epic Dove Hunting in Arizona

Our dove hunts are an exciting adventure from start to finish! We carefully scout the fields to understand flight and feeding patterns, ensuring the best shooting opportunities. Using standing blinds and decoys, you’ll have birds landing right in your sights during the migration. Whether you prefer a morning or evening hunt, we customize your experience. Options include hunts over natural feeding areas, water holes, or along flight paths—tailored to your shooting style. Your hunt package includes a half-day session, refreshments, and transport to the field. Want to savor your success? Ask about our on-site cookout add-on for a delicious finish to your hunt.

300

LunaRita Outfitters

Fair Chase

Public

Hotel

Modern Climate Control

Bed

Some Food Provided

Unspecified

300

Includes Dogs

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