Man could face jail time for over hunting doves in Minden

WEBSTER PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Minden man for an alleged mourning dove hunting violation on Sept. 9, 2025, in Webster Parish.

Agents were on patrol when they responded to an area where they heard gunshots near Camp Minden.

That is where they found a man actively hunting doves after already being in possession of 27 freshly harvested mourning doves.

Agents cited the man for taking over the limit of mourning doves after finding him 12 mourning doves over the legal limit.

The daily legal limit for mourning doves, white-winged doves and fully dressed Eurasian collared and ringed turtle doves is 15 in total.

Agents took the doves and say they will be donated to a local charity.

Capturing too many mourning doves could result in a fine of $400 to $950 and up to 120 days in jail. The hunter may also owe civil restitution totaling $171.

Agents participating in this case are Corporal Dalton Herrington and Sgt. Bryant Coburn.