Very much like Yuma Valley, it is primarily comprised of agricultural fields used for growing produce such as lettuce, citrus, and other leafy greens. A large majority of the land is private yet access is generally accepted as long as postings are observed and hunters don’t intrude into the fields themselves.
From Interstate 8, take Exit 21 (Ligurta) and travel east about 1.5 miles to 20E Ave and turn north about a mile. At the Wellton-Mohawk Canal levee road or just past the Gila River levee road, turn east or west to find dove flyways leading to the surrounding farms. Be aware many farms, shops, and homes are adjacent to these levee roads. Observe farm postings and don’t intrude on the farm fields.
From SR.95, travel about 8 miles north from the Fortuna Rd. junction, turn east on County 3rd St. You’ll see the Muggins Mountain range (primarily BLM) immediately east of Dome Valley. This range provides cover for dove in the drainages leading into the valley. You pick up the BLM 4253 Rd., also known as County 8 ½ St., heading east at 22 E Ave and County 8th St. From the Fortuna Rd. junction, travel north about 6.5 miles to the Wellton-Mohawk Canal north or south levee rd. and travel east. This route will parallel the Gila River to the 20E Avenue junction.
Remember there are many dove hunting opportunities on private farms, but each farmer would want to make that decision as you would, if someone wanted to come on to your property.