Wildlife Resources Commission Schedules Dove Hunts for Disabled Hunters

RALEIGH, N.C. (July 26) — Private landowners and local sponsors have teamed with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to schedule three dove hunts for disabled hunters this September in Craven, Halifax and Robeson counties.

The dove hunts for the disabled are being organized by the Wildlife Commission’s newly formed Disabled Sportsmen’s Committee, which is creating more sporting activities for disabled anglers and hunters statewide.

“We received good response for a Johnston County Catfish Roundup for disabled anglers this past weekend,” said Susie Fish, who chairs the Disabled Sportsmen’s Committee. “We’re anticipating equally good interest from disabled hunters for these dove hunts, which were made possible through land owners who volunteered their property and time to host these one-day events.”

Each of the dove hunts for disabled hunters will follow the same schedule. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and orientation at 11:45 a.m. Dove hunts are scheduled from noon until 4 p.m. Registration will be open to pairs of dove hunters — a disabled hunter and an able-bodied companion hunter. Companion hunters will be allowed to hunt, but their primary purpose will be to assist disabled hunting partners.

After each dove hunt concludes, local sponsors will provide a free meal. More information on each hunt follows.

Morris Brothers Blue Berry Farm Dove Hunt
Date:
Sept. 10
Location:
Morris Brothers Blue Berry Farm
800 Hwy 17 North
Craven County
Eligibility:
Total of 20 hunters eligible — 10 disabled hunters accompanied by 10 able-bodied companion hunters
Fee:
 $5 application fee due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 1. The Wildlife Commission will conduct a drawing if necessary.
Sponsors:
 Morris Brothers Blue Berry Farm, Bums Dinner, Gun Clinic of New Bern, Stoney Creek Hunting Preserve

Alan’s Wildlife Ventures Dove Hunt
Date:
Sept. 11
Location:
Alan’s Wildlife Ventures
7921 Aurealian Springs Road
Halifax County
Eligibility:
Total of 30 hunters eligible — 15 disabled hunters accompanied by 15 able-bodied companion hunters
Fee:
 $5 application fee due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 1. The Wildlife Commission will conduct a drawing if necessary.
Sponsors:
 Alan’s Wildlife Ventures and Wheelin’ Sportsmen

Doc Henderson Memorial Dove Hunt
Date:
Sept. 11
Location:
Lou Henderson Produce
2740 NC Hwy 71 North
Robeson County
Eligibility:
Total of 50 hunters eligible — 25 disabled hunters accompanied by 25 able-bodied companion hunters
Fee:
 $5 application fee due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 1. Apply in person at any wildlife service agent or by phone, 1-888-248-6834, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. See page 24 of the Wildlife Commission’s Special Hunts Booklet.
Sponsors:
 Lou Henderson’s Produce, Gun Clinic of New Bern and Stoney Creek Hunting Preserve


The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for these three dove hunts only from disabled hunters and their companion hunters. To qualify as a disabled hunter, you must possess one of the following: N.C. wildlife disabled hunting license, N.C. disabled-access license, N.C. special hunt permit, N.C. crossbow permit, or medical documentation that meets standards published in the N.C. Inland Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Digest.

To apply for the Craven or Halifax county hunts, contact Susie Fish at 919-733-3391 ext. 225 or ronda.fish@ncwildlife.org. The Robeson County dove hunt can be found on page 24 of the Wildlife Commission’s Special Hunts Booklet. Applications for this hunt may be submitted to any authorized license agent in North Carolina.

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