Welcome to Hunt4 Dove.com. This is the place to plan a dove hunt: the September opener, how federal and state rules work, setting up on a field, and the gear that makes a long hot afternoon easier.
Hunt4 Dove.com is one of the original Hunt4 hunting sites and part of the Gear Websites Network, under the Hunting Buyers Guide.com hub. Built by hunters for hunters.
Planning a dove hunt? Start here
From registering for HIP to picking a field, the step-by-step guide covers what to do before opening day.
What you’ll find here
Step 1: Know the Bird
Mourning doves and the other doves hunters see.
Step 2: Know the Season
The federal framework and the September 1 opener.
Step 3: Pick a Field
Food, water, perches and flight lines.
Where to Hunt Doves
Which states hold dove seasons.
Dove Hunting Gear Guide
Shells, stools, eye and ear protection.
Dove Timeline
From the 1918 treaty to today.
Doves by the numbers
About 300 to 400 million mourning doves live in North America.
September 1 is the earliest a dove season can open.
A 15-bird daily limit is common across the country.
Most of the season’s harvest comes in the first few days.
Read the Dove Hunting F.A.Q. for quick answers.