Georgia · Dove · 2026–27 Edition
Georgia Dove Season 2026–27: Dates, Bag Limits & Shooting Hours
Sep 5 — mark it
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2026–27 Edition
01 — Seasons
| Season | Zones | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Mourning Doves · Segment 1 | Statewide | Sep 5 – Oct 11 |
| Mourning Doves · Segment 2 | Statewide | Nov 21 – Nov 29 |
| Mourning Doves · Segment 3 | Statewide | Dec 19 – Jan 31 |
02 — Bag limits
| Daily | 15 per day |
|---|---|
| Possession | 45 (3× daily limit — per WRD *Possession limits are 3 times the daily bag limit) |
03 — Shooting hours
Legal light on opening day (September 5, 2026) 06:40 — 19:51
Rule: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset (federal migratory-bird framework) — confirm with GA WRD. (Shooting-hours rule not yet independently verified against the agency.) Sunrise/sunset shift daily — the times above are computed for opening day; use your local Georgia sun times for any other date.
04 — License & HIP
Dove hunters in Georgia need a Georgia hunting license and — because doves are migratory game birds — free federal HIP registration (Harvest Information Program). No federal Duck Stamp is required for doves.
Georgia licenses & permits — Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division →
05 — FAQ
When does dove season open in Georgia?
The 2026–27 opener is September 5, 2026. Most states open Sep 1 under the federal migratory bird framework.
When does dove season end in Georgia?
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 · Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division · Last verified 2026-08-01
Publisher's note. Statewide dates per Georgia WRD 2026-2027 Migratory Bird Seasons Flyer (image-only flipbook — read visually at zoom). Georgia does not split mourning-dove by zones on this flyer despite common assumptions in third-party guides; source is Statewide.