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The IDNR headquarters at 1 Natural Resources Way in Springfield will resume normal operations on Monday, June 15 following severe storms late last week that caused a lengthy power outage. The department appreciates everyone's patience and understanding. 

Free Dove Permit One Stop

For application information regarding the Free Dove Permits for the first 5 days of the season (Sept. 1 - Sept. 5), Youth and Youth/Adult Hunt (Sept. 1) view the Dove Hunting Permit Instructions.

Open Ages Site-Specific Dove Permits

Youth and Youth/Adult Site-Specific Dove Permits

Don't forget to report your federal dove band online if you harvest a banded bird.

Your cooperation on reporting band numbers gives biologists a wealth of information useful in managing the resources to provide hunters with maximum recreational opportunities while protecting dove populations.