The information below is in response to the most frequently asked questions about our Dove hunting opportunities. We hope you find this information useful, but it is not intended to be all inclusive. If you don't find the answer you're looking for, check our General FAQ'S page or CLICK HERE to email Patrick your question.
| 17-Under/65-Older hunting guest | Active Field Maps | Adult Hunting Visitors | Can't pay online |
| Discounts for groups | Do I need a group |
| Field location & habitat | Group season passes | Hunting dates & times | Hunting dogs |
| Paying by mail | Places to camp or stay |
| Receive placard & ID card | What's the ID Card for | What's the Placard for | Where to hunt in the fields |
Question: I have someone 17 and under, or 65 and over that wants to hunt with me. What options are available for them to do that?
A person 17 and under or 65 and over may hunt with a paid adult1 as an
unpaid hunting guest. All birds taken by paid hunter and unpaid hunting guest will be counted against paid hunters
daily bag limit. Limit of one (1) unpaid guest per paid adult, per hunting trip. Hunting guest must remain within
normal speaking distance of paid adult at all times. 17 or younger must be closely monitored at all times.
OR
You may purchase a Season Pass and designate as a "Hunting Visitor". A Hunting Visitor may hunt with
you under their own daily bag limit.
This policy applies to all Season Passes, whether purchased as an individual or as part of a group. See our FAQ's page or check with TP&W for hunter licensing requirements.
1For our purposes, adult is defined as a person 18 years of age and older. Persons 17 or younger may not purchase any hunting pass, or hunt, without being accompanied by an adult who has completed purchase of a Season Pass. Persons 65 and over may purchase a Season Pass, when hunting independent of another person.
Question: I have friends or family that want to hunt with me once or twice during the season, or I would like to be able to take a customer hunting with me. Can I buy a Day Pass for anyone to use?
No, we do not offer Day passes or Day hunting. Persons may purchase a Season Pass and designate it as a "Hunting Visitor" at the time of purchase if they want the option of taking another hunter with them.
- A Hunting Visitor Season Pass may be used throughout the season by any hunter, hunting with you
- A person using a Hunting Visitor Season Pass must be accompanied at all times by the named adult on the pass
- A person using a Hunting Visitor Season Pass may take birds under their own daily bag limit
See our FAQ's page or check with TP&W for hunter licensing requirements.
Question: Where are the fields located, and what type of Dove habitat is there?
Our fields are located along I-35N near Sanger. The primary attraction for Dove is harvested grain crop (milo, wheat).
Question: Can I hunt anywhere in the fields?
From September 1st through September 10th, all fields are perimeter hunt only. This means all hunters
remain along the perimeter (fence line, tree line, outer edge of crop / field) of each field while hunting. Persons may walk
into the field to retrieve a downed bird only. Remember, if you miss them flying into the field, there's always a chance you'll get
them coming out.
Between 9/1 and 9/10, you may not;
- Walk back and forth across a field
- Walk up and down rows of cut crops or sunflower
- Sit under trees or power lines standing or crossing a field, except where designated as a site
- Sit along a cut, inside standing crops or sunflower, or in a field away from the perimeter
The perimeter hunt restriction serves two purposes
- Safety - We promote a safe hunting environment. Sitting in or walking a field during peak hunting creates a hazard for everyone
- Habitat - To maintain quality habitat, birds must be able to continually enter fields and land. This allows birds to continue eating or visiting water holes as they normally would. When persons constantly disrupt this activity, birds go elsewhere.
Click HERE for an example field map that represents how 9/1 reserved sites are laid out along a field perimeter.
After September 10th you may use your judgment, in walking a field or moving into an area away from the perimeter, to hunt. Field pressure is typically lighter after this time, and you may find that you need to move around to keep the birds flying. You are required to be respectful of other hunters in the field and may not walk in or around areas or setup and sit in areas where other hunters are hunting, that creates an unsafe hunting condition.
Hunters may not hunt in any area identified on a map or sign, as a "No Hunting" or "Parking" area, at any time.
For safety, we recommend wearing blaze orange when walking a field or moving into a field and away from the perimeter.
Question: How do I locate / find the active fields, where I can Dove hunt?
For all Season Pass holders, we will provide maps and directions to the Fields, on the website a couple of weeks before the season starts.
Season Pass holders may drive out and view fields at any time prior to September 1st. Persons may drive a UTV/ATV into a field if a path exists, where they will not disturb crops or habitat.
Question: Can I hunt all fields, all season long, all day long?
The Season Pass is valid September 1st through season close. This includes all Season Passes whether purchased as an individual or as part of a group. Hunters may access a field up to 60 minutes before sunrise, shoot during legal shooting hours, and exit fields within 30 minutes of sunset.
Question: I'm paying by check or cash and/or I need to complete a Liability Release or Lease Agreement. How do I do that?
**NOTE** If you are purchasing online through our website, you must check the box acknowledging you and all parties represented by you including minors, guests and visitors have read, understand and accept the electronic copy of our lease agreement and liability release, before you will be able to continue purchase. Once you've checked this box and continued to the payment page, you have completed the required documents electronically and do not need to print/sign/mail hard copies.
If paying by check or cash CLICK HERE to email us and we will send you an electronic invoice via email. You may print this invoice and mail it to us along with your payment. The invoice will include a link to an electronic copy of the lease agreement and liability release. By completing your purchase via cash or check you are acknowledging you and all parties represented by you including minors, guests and visitors have read, understand and accept the lease agreement and liability release.
We accept a personal check, company check, money order or cashiers check. If paying by cash, we can arrange to meet you and complete payment.
Make payment payable to Patrick Hill. Mail To:
Patrick Hill
6004 Schluter Rd
Ponder, TX 76259
Question: When will I receive my Vehicle Placard and ID Card?
We will mail a Vehicle Placard for Individual Season Pass holders, beginning in August. No Vehicle Placard will be issued for unpaid guest or Hunting Visitor. For members of a group, passes will be mailed to the group leader.
An ID Card will be issued in the name of each paid adult hunter. No ID Card will be issued for unpaid guest. A Hunting Visitor ID Card will be issued in the name of the paid adult, when purchasing a Hunting Visitor pass.
Vehicle Placard and ID Card will be mailed to the address provided during your payment. If your placard and ID card need to be sent to a different address, make sure you have provided it to us with your payment or in email. If you do not receive your cards by August 20th, email Patrick Hill.
Question: What should I do with the Vehicle Placard?
The Vehicle Placard must be clearly displayed in the front windshield of each vehicle at all times, when that vehicle is driven onto any Dove field. It is recommended that you physically attach the Vehicle Placard with tape, to the lower right corner of the front windshield, to minimize visual impairment and risk of Vehicle Placard being blown from your vehicle. If multiple Individual Season Pass holders are riding in a single vehicle, the Vehicle Placard of the paid adult that owns the vehicle or that is traveling with an unpaid guest or hunting visitor owned vehicle should be displayed. Failure to display the card may result in temporary halting of your hunting, if asked to provide verification by a field marshal, a game warden, land owner, farmer or rancher.
In the event your Vehicle Placard is lost, stolen or misplaced, it is your responsibility to notify us immediately and to request a replacement. You may continue to access fields and hunt while awaiting replacement, so long as you are carrying your ID Card on your person at all times.
Question: What should I do with the ID Card?
The ID Card must be kept on your person at all times, while in any field. We recommend placing the ID card in your wallet or with your hunting license. You may be asked to produce the card while hunting on any property. Failure to produce a valid ID card may result in suspension of your hunting privilege until your information can be confirmed.
In the event your ID Card is lost, stolen or misplaced, it is your responsibility to notify us immediately and to request a replacement. You may continue to access fields and hunt while awaiting replacement, so long as you are displaying your Vehicle Placard in your vehicle at all times, and carrying a valid Resident Hunting, Senior Resident Hunting, Youth Hunting, or Non-Resident hunting license to validate your identity.
Question: Where can we camp or stay when Dove hunting?
We've included links below for RV style campsites and hotels in the general areas of our leases for your convenience.
Question: Can I take my dog with me?
Yes, you are welcome to take your dog along to hunt, or just sit in the bed of your truck. Please be respectful and return any birds your dog may retrieve, that are downed by other hunters. If you will use a dog to retrieve, we recommend outfitting them with a blaze orange vest so that other hunters in the area can see them.
Question: Do I have to have a group, or can 1 or 2 of us go?
Our Dove program offers opportunities for groups and individual hunters. Hunting is a great activity that enables persons to meet other's that share their passion for the outdoors. If you're by yourself feel free to stop and meet other hunters nearby, or if you prefer your solitude relax and enjoy the time away from the daily grind.
Question: Do you offer group discounts?
Yes we do. Our programs are setup with discounts applied when 11 or more hunters purchase as part of a group
Question: Do you sell Group Season passes?
We sell Season Passes. Persons that are part of a group may purchase the Season Pass at a discounted rate, when purchased as part of that group.
Question: The online payment doesn't work. What should I do??
We use PayPal to process all of our online payments. Our system has been tested on all current versions of internet browsers, computers, tablets and many smart phones and verified operational. There may be pop-up boxes or scripts that are required to run, but have been disabled on your system or device. Enabling these may allow you to complete your purchase.
If you are at work, your company may have restrictions in place that prevent proper function of the payment screens. If you are at home, your personal firewall, anti-virus or computer settings may prevent proper function of the payment screens. We are not able to assist with these issues.
If you have a PayPal account, you must abide by the PayPal user agreement and use any available PayPal balances before a credit card can be used.
You must use the credit card that you've associated with your PayPal account. If you haven't used your account for an extended period and don't remember your account information, you must contact PayPal to resolve. We are not able to assist with this. Your PayPal account is also associated to your email address, name, and billing address. PayPal's system may not allow you to pay with a different card, unless you add that card to your account profile.
For persons with or without a PayPal account, you may have a spending limit that's been preset by you, your card issuer or your company. You will need to contact the company that issued the card for assistance with this issue.
If you're not able to complete a payment electronically through PayPal using a Credit Card, Bank Card, Checking or Savings account or Gift Card, you'll need to mail your payment in. See the FAQ for mailing your payment, on this page.
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