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Early dove, goose seasons open Sept. 1

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HARRISBURG – Dove and early Canada goose seasons will open Sept. 1, as part of Pennsylvania’s 2006 migratory bird seasons . Dove hunters, once again, will have the opportunity to participate in a triple-split season.

During the first season (Sept. 1-30), hunting will start at noon and continue through sunset daily.

The second and third splits will be Oct. 21-Nov. 24, and Dec. 26-30, with hunting hours a half-hour before sunrise until sunset. In all three seasons, the daily bag limit will be 12 and the possession limit after opening day is 24.

The early statewide season for resident Canada geese will open Sept. 1, and continue through Sept. 25.

Statewide bag limits remain eight daily and 16 in possession.

Although the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service frameworks allow for higher limits this year, the Game Commission decided to wait and receive comments from the public at the agency’s annual Waterfowl Symposium on the proposal before increasing the bag limits.

Public comments will be accepted at the meeting, which is set for Aug. 4; or by sending a letter to: Pennsylvania Game Commission, Bureau of Wildlife Management, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797; or via e-mail (ra-waterfowlcomments@state.pa.us).

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