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Learn about the Ins and Outs of Dove Hunting from Subject Matter Experts in the Heart of South Texas
Join us June 2 for a day full of dove education, including history, best practices, lessons learned, and more. Hear from TPWD Migratory Game Bird Program Leader, a local game warden, outfitters, Agri-Life Extension officers, pesticide and agricultural experts, and more.
This inaugural Dove Workshop is an unmatched opportunity to learn about all aspects of the dove hunting industry, including regulations, safety, and agricultural aspects. The Workshop is open to anyone who is interested in attending, no prior requirements or skillset necessary. Dove hunters, landowners, outfitters, students, farmers, and those interested in gaining knowledge into the world of dove hunting and land management will all gain valuable knowledge from the speakers.
- Informative sessions from subject matter experts across South Texas
- Informal setting - questions & attendee involvement welcome
- Light breakfast, lunch & refreshments served
- TDHA swag & free memberships for attendees
Limited seats available - reserve yours now! $25 to attend. Bring a hunting buddy, family member, or better yet, a youth or someone who is new to dove hunting.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This event is perfect for a variety of different dove hunting audiences: dove hunters of any age, landowners, ranchers/farmers, outfitters, students, and more. Both experienced and new hunters will gain valuable knowledge from the day's sessions and speakers.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 2, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (times subject to change as we finalize the agenda)
WHERE: The Barn at Katzfey Ranches - 199 CR 440, George West, TX 78022 (use Google Maps)
dove workshop agenda
8-9 a.m. - Registration & light breakfast
9 – 9:10 a.m. - Welcome & Introduction
9:10 – 10:05 a.m. - Food Plot 101: Kevin Hagedorn, BASF representative &
Warren Kopplin, Live Oak County Ag & Natural Resources Agent
- Food plot best practices, plant timing, crop rotation, preparation of land tillage practices, etc.
- Tour fields, food plots, sunflower & sesame
10:10 – 11:10 a.m. - TPWD Update: Owen Fitzsimmons, TPWD Webless Migratory Game Bird Program Leader
- Dove Ecology – life cycle, nesting, migration
- Dove Population Status in Texas and U.S. – how TPWD surveys
- Harvest Management – how regulations are set, harvest surveys, HIP, & more
- Hunting overview – Dove field strategies, hunting tips
- Habitat Management
- Season Date Overview – history, 2026 changes, etc.
11:10 – Noon - LUNCH
12:05 – 12:20 p.m. - TPWD Landowner Assistance & Public Hunting Overview: David Veale, TPWD Brush Country Wildlife District Leader
- Intro & any local notes
- TPWD programs/resources for landowners
- Local biologist overview/updates
12:25 – 1:05 p.m. - Texas Dove Outfitter 101: Mark Katzfey, Owner, Katzfey Ranches
- Best practice for creating a money-making dove hunting operation on your land
- Hunting liability & insurance
- Leasing land to host hunts
- Group management strategies
1:10 – 2:05 p.m. - A&M AgriLife Extension Service & BASF Pesticide & Chemical Overview: Kevin Hagedorn & Warren Kopplin
- Pesticides – safety concerns
- Chemical applications drift concerns, timing of spraying, etc.
2:10 – 2:25 p.m. - AFTERNOON BREAK
2:25 – 3:05 p.m. - Colton Thomas, Texas Game Warden Lieutenant, Region VII
- Top offenses
- Bag limit
- General baiting rules
3:10 – 3:30 p.m. - Texas Dove Hunters Association & Closing: Charlotte Schuster, TDHA President
- Who we are
- Membership
- Texas Banded Bird Challenge
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