South Texas hunters get an early start as dove numbers hit record highs

Hunters are anticipating a strong season with a large number of birds. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has made an estimate of the white-winged dove population. This year's total is the highest on record.

9 million birds across the state. Further details about the dove season and population estimates can be found through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department or other sources, such as ValleyCentral.