MOBILE, Ala. ( WKRG ) — In a 6-1 vote, the Mobile City Council passed an amendment to allow dove and quail hunting within city limits under certain criteria.
These three types of birds can now be hunted in Mobile: Bob White Quail, Mourning White-Winged Dove and Ring-Necked Dove.
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Under the new amendment, property owners can apply for permits to allow dove hunting on their property. The city will survey properties to ensure they meet certain parameters before awarding a permit:
- The property must be at least 10 continuous acres.
- The hunter cannot be within 700 feet of a school, school grounds, daycare facility, hospital, residential structures, playgrounds, parks, public roads or highways.
- Ammunition is limited to a 7.5 shot.
“So, this isn’t just walk out your door and shoot something,” District 6 Councilman Josh Woods said.
Woods sponsored the amendment, which will take effect immediately.