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AZFamily: Annual dove hunt delivers early economic boost
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AZFamily report on hotel occupancy, tourism and business activity during Yuma’s 2026 early dove season.
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Published Sept. 17, 2026. Visit Yuma supplied occupancy estimates; final figures were not yet released.
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Visit Yuma reported that local hotel occupancy rose from about 50% in summer to 90%–95% during the September dove hunt. Restaurants and outdoor retailers also described a seasonal bump.