Florida · Dove · 2026–27 Edition
Florida Dove Season 2026–27: Dates, Bag Limits & Shooting Hours
Sep 26 — mark it
Mark it.
2026–27 Edition
01 — Seasons
| Season | Zones | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Mourning & White-winged Dove · Segment 1 | Statewide | Sep 26 – Oct 18 |
| Mourning & White-winged Dove · Segment 2 | Statewide | Nov 14 – Dec 6 |
| Mourning & White-winged Dove · Segment 3 | Statewide | Dec 19 – Jan 31 |
02 — Bag limits
| Daily | 15 |
|---|---|
| Possession | 45 |
03 — Shooting hours
Legal light on opening day (September 26, 2026) 06:50 — 19:21
Rule: One-half hour before sunrise until sunset (per FWC migratory-bird regulations). Sunrise/sunset shift daily — the times above are computed for opening day; use your local Florida sun times for any other date.
04 — License & HIP
Dove hunters in Florida need a Florida hunting license and — because doves are migratory game birds — free federal HIP registration (Harvest Information Program). No federal Duck Stamp is required for doves.
Florida licenses & permits — Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission →
05 — FAQ
When does dove season open in Florida?
The 2026–27 opener is September 26, 2026. Most states open Sep 1 under the federal migratory bird framework.
When does dove season end in Florida?
The latest 2026–27 closing date is January 31, 2027. Split segments and late seasons vary — see the table above.
Do I need a Duck Stamp to hunt doves?
No. Doves are migratory game birds but the federal Duck Stamp is only required for waterfowl (ducks, geese, brant, swans). Dove hunters need only their state hunting license and free HIP registration.
Verified · Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · Last verified 2026-08-01
Publisher's note. Statewide (FWC does not zone mourning-dove). Three segments per the 2026-2027 Florida Migratory Bird table. Seasons/dates may not apply to WMAs. A free migratory bird permit + hunting license are required (permit waived under 16 / over 65).