Does sound rather arbitrary. I've heard stories about what some people ate during the depression and bluejays and robins were on that list. Gotta think that a meadow lark would taste better than an old blue jay. Game laws will not be a major concern if we have another depression I guess.
Got any recipes for the neighbors cat?
As for doves, they are considered migratory in Texas, but they don't migrate much anymore. I've got them year round and in higher numbers than most other birds.