Originally Posted by
Oldtimr
It is not necessary to use non-toxic shot under federal law to hunt mourning doves, that requirement is for migratory waterfowl only. HIP is a means of compiling data on migratory bird hunting and has nothing to do with nontoxic shot requirements.
Sorry Oldtimr, but this is a perfect reason why one should always read regulations for themselves. VA has a similar law. I checked SC regs. before posting previously.
http://www.dnr.sc.gov/regs/migratory...gulations.html .
Have a nice day.