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Central Dove Zone

Texas, United States

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About Central Dove Zone

Central Dove Zone is a dove zone in Texas, United States, set by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It covers about 331,915 km² (128,153 mi²). Towns inside it include Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Arlington, Grand Prairie and Killeen.

HuntGrid draws its boundary from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.

Unit code: Central
Area: 331,915 km²
Area (miles): 128,153 mi²
Boundaries: 2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 19,773 km² of public or protected land inside it, 6% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:

Manager	km²	Share
Surface Operations University Lands	4,646	1%
National Park Service	3,838	1%
Forest Service Region 08 Southern	2,589	under 1%
Forth Worth	1,877	under 1%
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department	1,570	under 1%
Unknown	1,308	under 1%
San Antonio, City of	605	under 1%
State Park and Recreation	437	under 1%
Other or unnamed managers	3,765	1%

Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.

Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1

Seasons and regulations

Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's regulations:

Species	Dates	Details
Mourning dove	Dec 11, 2026 to Jan 14, 2027	shotgun source
White-winged dove	Dec 11, 2026 to Jan 14, 2027	shotgun source

The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.

Official regulations: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

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What HuntGrid shows for Central Dove Zone

Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
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Questions

How big is Central Dove Zone?

About 331,915 km² (128,153 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's boundary.

How much public or protected land is in Central Dove Zone?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 19,773 km² of public or protected land, 6% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Surface Operations University Lands. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.

Where are the season dates for Central Dove Zone?

This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.

Which units are next to Central Dove Zone?

In the same unit system: North Dove Zone and South Dove Zone.

Sources

Unit boundary: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Licence: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (published with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.

HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The official regulations and maps have the final word.