Bield:Hunt
Upland Birds

Mourning Dove
hunting regulations.

Huntable in 41 states 41 with general season. Click any state for the state-specific page.

Mourning doves are the most widely hunted migratory gamebird in North America, with annual harvest exceeding 20 million birds. They occupy nearly every state during fall migration, concentrating around grain ag, water sources, and grit. Mature birds weigh 4-6 ounces.

Most states open dove season on September 1 with seasons typically running 60-90 days under federal frameworks. Daily bag limits are commonly 15 birds. Pass shooting at flight lines, decoying over harvested grain fields, and water-source ambushes are the dominant techniques. Dove hunting often serves as the social/family opener of the upland season.

Verify before hunting

Hunting regulations change. The information on this page reflects what we know about species presence and hunt availability based on state agency listings. For current season dates, bag limits, weapon restrictions, tag requirements, and reporting obligations, verify directly with your state wildlife agency. You are responsible for confirming current regulations before hunting.

Where mourning dove can be hunted

41 states

Browse all species or download Bield: Hunt to start tracking sits and patterns by species and zone.