Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the first segment of dove season opens on September 1.

Officials have reported that landowners can earn up to $3,600 for providing a dove field for public hunting.

Note that these fields must be available for a minimum of three priority hunt dates in September. 

Dear Tennesseans, if you are interested in leasing a dove field to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, just contact their Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency regional office.  

This story will be updated as new information become available.