Release Policy

Doves will not be released in any severe weather conditions. This includes high winds, fog, thunderstorms and heavy rain or snow.

Doves will not be released if there is danger near. This includes loose animals, close wires or in a severely congested area.

Doves cannot be release inside.

We do not ship doves for self release.

At all events at least one knowledgeable handler must be present. The decision to release the doves rests on the dove handler. We only release well trained, well cared for white homing pigeons that are all banded with seamless bands. Appropriate attire is worn by the handler for all events.

Our schedule works on a first come first serve basis. All of the following information is needed in order to secure your event in our schedule: Date of the release, time of the release and location of the release. If you are scheduling a funeral or celebration of life, the name of the celebrant or deceased is also needed.

You will be contacted by phone or text message 24 hours before your event for confirmation. If we do not receive a return telephone call or text message the day before your event it will be assumed that you are no longer in need of our services and we will not be present for your event.

Payment is due the day of your scheduled event before the doves are released. Cash, check or Venmo are acceptable methods of payment. Checks have payable to Indiana White Dove Release.