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CRC REPORT Report No. 341 A publication of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan August 2006 STATEWIDE ISSUES ON THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT PROPOSAL 2006-03: A REFERENDUM ON MOURNING DOVE HUNTING At the November 7, 2006, general election Michigan voters will be presented with a referendum on Public Act 160 of 2004. PA 160 was an amendment to Public Act 451 of 1994 that reclassified the Mourning Dove as a game bird and permitted Mourning Dove hunting in Michigan. A yes vote on this proposal would approve enactment of PA 160, allowing Mourning Dove hunting by reclassify- ing Mourning Doves as a game bird. A no vote would return Mourning Dove’s to the status of a nongame bird, as it was prior to enactment PA 160 of 2004, and continue the ban on Mourning Dove hunting in Michigan. Mourning Dove Hunting The Mourning Dove is a migratory bird hunted Mourning Doves, was harvested in 2005. Other Mid- throughout most of the United States; Michigan was west states to hold Mourning Dove hunting season in the 41st state to allow Mourning Dove hunting. The 2004 were Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and current continent-wide population was estimated at Ohio. over 400 million in the fall migration. At a na- tional level the Federal Map 1 Migratory Bird Treaty Mourning Dove Management Units with 2004 Hunting and Non-Hunting States Act allows managed hunting based on population surveys, if states establish hunting seasons within the fed- eral framework. The federal government has broken down the coun- try into three manage- ment units; Eastern, Central and Western (see Map 1). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser- vice of the U.S. Depart- ment of the Interior es- timates that 6 percent of the Mourning Dove population, approxi- mately 22.7 million Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mourning Dove Population Status, 2005, www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/reports/reports.html. CITIZENS RESEARCH COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN MAIN OFFICE 38777 West Six Mile Road, Suite 208 • Livonia, MI 48152-3974 • 734-542-8001 • Fax 734-542-8004 LANSING OFFICE 124 West Allegan, Suite 1502 • Lansing, MI 48933 • 517-485-9444 • Fax 517-485-0423 CRCMICH.ORG CRC Report The 2004 Dove Hunting Season sources (DNR) associated with This information includes ways in conducting the Mourning Dove which hunters can distinguish Michigan’s 2004 Mourning Dove hunting season. Both of these Mourning Doves from other birds; season began on September 10 funds can be used to match federal management practices for the and ended October 30. It was in- dollars designated for wildlife and propagation of Mourning Doves; tended to be the first of a three- natural resource management. In the manner in which Mourning year trial period. The 2005 and 2004, 4,981 Mourning Dove stamps Dove hunting is conducted ethi- 2006 seasons were suspended were purchased yielding $9,962 in cally, lawfully, and safely; and spe- when opponents collected suffi- stamp fees. cial opportunities Mourning Dove cient signatures to call a referen- hunting would offer to youth, the dum and place the issue on the The DNR is required to include elderly, and the disabled. In 2004, 2006 ballot. Dove hunting was al- Mourning Dove hunting informa- roughly 30 percent of hunters lowed in six counties along tion in its annual hunting guide. brought a youth with them. (A Michigan’s southern border in 2004: Berrien, Branch, Cass, Hillsdale, St. Joseph, and Lenawee. About the Mourning Dove Mourning Doves are abundant in The Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) is the most common and widespread dove in most of North America, being found in all 48 contiguous states and occasionally Michigan, especially south of a line Alaska. It is a member of the Genus Streptopelia, Old World Turtle Doves. from Bay City to Ludington. Some population surveys estimate that The Mourning Dove averages 12 inches in length and is identified by its slim 4 million birds migrate from Michi- body, tapered tail and the distinctive fluttering whistle made by its wings when gan each fall. During the 2004 sea- it takes flight. Its head and underparts are an unmarked pinkish-brown. Upper son hunters were allowed to har- parts are darker and grayer brown. vest up to 15 birds per day with a possession limit of 30. A posses- It derives its name from its mournful oowoo-woo-woo-woo call. sion limit means that a person may The Mourning Dove prefers open areas, including rural and residential areas, have only 30 Mourning Doves to- avoiding thick forests. Mourning Dove nests are a loose collection of twigs and tal on their person or in their home sticks at various levels above the ground. at a time. For example a hunter reaching the 30 Mourning Dove The Mourning Dove is highly migratory, with birds breeding at the northern limit limit then could eat 5, bringing the of the range wintering in Mexico. Those breeding farther south move less, with number of Mourning Doves in birds present all year in the southern part of its range, including Michigan. possession down to 25, and hunt Source: National Geographic Complete Birds of North America, ed. Jonathan 5 more. Alder. National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C. 2006, p. 303. The Natural Resources Commis- sion is authorized to issue game- taking orders and establish the Mourning Dove season. In addition to a small game license, hunters must purchase a $2 Mourning Dove stamp. The money collected for the stamp is split evenly between the Game and Fish Protection Fund and the Nongame Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund. The money deposited in the Game and Fish Protection Fund supports administrative costs http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/htmsl/h3160pi.jpg to the Department of Natural Re- 2 CRC Report person under the age of 16 quali- low the use of lead shot when mark would leave lead in the en- fies as a youth.) hunting Mourning Doves. Any vironment. Michigan has banned Mourning Doves that are not re- lead shot in water fowl hunting to Federal and state regulations al- trieved or shots that miss their address environmental concerns. Discussion Opposing the Ban, Supporting require the purchase of a great This breeding season would over- Dove Hunting deal of equipment. lap with the hunting season in Michigan, as it does in other states. Those in opposition to the pro- Supporting the Ban, Opposing Those in support of the ban also posed ban argue that Mourning Dove Hunting argue Mourning Doves’ body Dove hunting is a sport enjoyed by weight varies throughout the year Supporters of the ban argue that hunters in 80 percent of the states. and is at its lowest point during the Mourning Doves are popular back- While Mourning Dove hunting has fall hunting season. Conse- yard guests enjoyed by bird watch- previously been outlawed in many quently, it is not a significant ers. In 1998, the Mourning Dove northern states, those bans are be- source of food. Some argue that was adopted as Michigan’s official ing overturned in many states. Wis- they are being hunted for the thrill Bird of Peace. In the Midwest, the consin legalized Mourning Dove of the kill only and are not re- Mourning Dove reproductive cycle hunting in 2000 and held its first trieved. The DNR estimates as begins with egg laying in late April/ Mourning Dove hunting season in many as 4,000 were unable to be early May, and continues until 2003. Minnesota legalized Mourn- retrieved in the 2004 hunting sea- fledging ends in early September. ing Dove hunting in 2004 and Ohio son out of a total of an estimated Both parents take part in incuba- has been holding Mourning Dove 28,139 Mourning Doves. hunting seasons since 1994. Many tion and brood-rearing activities. feel that the ban on Mourning Dove hunting is an attack on hunting Michigan Game Animals rights. They argue banning hunting of specific animals is a way for ani- Hunting and trapping of Michigan game species is governed by the Department mal rights and anti-hunting organi- of Natural Resources. Those species include: zations to chip away at the sport, species by species. Mammals Big Game. Black Bear; Elk; White-tailed Deer. Mourning Dove hunting creates Small Game (Furbearers). Badger; Beaver; Otter; Bobcat; Fisher; Marten; special opportunities for new Fox; Coyote; Muskrat; Mink; Raccoon. hunters because Mourning Doves Small Game (Other). Rabbit; Varying Hare; Skunk; Squirrel; Woodchuck. are so abundant that the hunters will have better chances of suc- Birds cess. The number of hunters has Upland Game Birds. Ring-necked Pheasant; Bobwhite Quail; American been on the decline and Mourn- Woodcock; Ruffed Grouse; Wild Turkey. ing Dove hunting presents an op- Waterfowl (Ducks). Mallard; Black Duck; Greater Scaup; Lesser Scaup; Pintail; portunity to interest people that Wood Duck; Redhead; Merganser. are not currently hunters. The eld- Waterfowl (Geese). Canada Goose; Snow Goose; Brant; Ross’ Goose; Blue erly and the disabled will be able Goose; White-fronted Goose. to hunt Mourning Doves with rela- Waterfowl (Other). Snipe; Sora Rail; Virginia Rail; Coot; Moorhen. tive ease as opposed to pheasant, rabbit, and other small game that Perching Birds. American Crow; Mourning Dove (season suspended pending November vote) require the hunter to do much walking to pursue such prey. Also, Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources Mourning Dove hunting does not 3 CRC Board of Directors Citizens Research Council of Michigan KENT J. VANA, Chair EUGENE A. GARGARO, JR., Vice Chair 38777 West Six Mile Road, Suite 208 JEFFREY D. BERGERON, Treasurer J. EDWARD BERRY Livonia, MI 48152-2660 WILLIAM M. BRODHEAD BETH CHAPPELL GARY L.
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