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Partners in Conservation



Dove Plot Partnership Program



With Arizona Game and Fish Department





Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has been partnering with private landowners to provide access to the visiting hunters during dove season. In this arrangement, landowners prepare the field for the hunters and the hunters clean up after themselves as a courtesy to the landowner, all under the supervision of the AZGFD. Two weeks before the hunt, the landowner is required to manipulate the “harvest-ready” crop by leaving only a part of it standing to attract both mourning (ground feeders) and white-winged (perch-feeders) doves to the field. The resulting field is ideal for a dove hunter and provides an unforgettable experience in this exciting sport.


The benefits of this program encourage the landowners to retain the partnership every year. This partnership with private landowners encourages a monitored environment for dove hunting which is safe and enjoyable. The landowners receive a financial award for sharing their land, while the hunters are able to access perfectly prepared fields to have a wholesome hunting experience with their families and loved ones without having to hunt in undesirable conditions.


To know more about the program contact:

AZGFD Yuma office at 928-342-0091 ​



"I just want to thank you so much for pointing me in the right direction. I also wish there were many more Wildlife Managers like your agency has, so hunters like us could depend on them.

God Bless you! and I look forward to our paths crossing in the future"





Connor Burgess, Arizona



"I would like to commend you on your tremendous program. We had a fabulous time and I hope you expand the program which would help attract a lot of young hunters in the area."





Norman Maxon, Nevada



"This was the first year in numerous years that my father, along with my mother were actually able to shoot their limit . My kids had a great time and shot several dove that day each.

I can't begin to thank you and your agency for the assistance you provided to your private landowner partners for the crop they were able to grow on the far southwest section of this farm."





Jeffery Allen, Maricopa



DOVE PLOT PARTNERS





Successful dove hunting seasons wouldn't be possible without the local support of our partners. Some key farms have consistently remained our loyal partners in managing dove plots, which has helped our hunters to have amazing dove hunting experiences



CARTER FARMS LLC



BARKLEY COMPANY OF AZ LLC



WARE FARMS LLC



DESERT PREMIUM FARMS LLC



CAMELBACK 240 ACRES LP




GET INVOLVED



We always welcome volunteers. Select the partner you would like to work with and fill in your details.