Kansas · Dove · 2026 Edition
Kansas Dove Season 2026: Dates, Bag Limits & Shooting Hours
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2026 Edition
01 — Seasons
| Season | Zones | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Mourning & Whitewing Dove | Statewide | Sep 1 – Nov 29 |
| Exotic Dove (Eurasian collared / ringed turtledove) | Statewide | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
02 — Bag limits
| Mourning & Whitewing | Set by KDWP within federal frameworks — see current regulations |
|---|---|
| Exotic Dove | No daily limit (year-round season) |
03 — Shooting hours
Legal light on opening day (September 1, 2026) 06:32 — 20:01
Rule: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset (per KDWP migratory-bird shooting hours). Sunrise/sunset shift daily — the times above are computed for opening day; use your local Kansas sun times for any other date.
04 — License & HIP
Dove hunters in Kansas need a Kansas hunting license and — because doves are migratory game birds — free federal HIP registration (Harvest Information Program). No federal Duck Stamp is required for doves.
Kansas licenses & permits — Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks →
05 — FAQ
When does dove season open in Kansas?
The 2026 opener is September 1, 2026. Most states open Sep 1 under the federal migratory bird framework.
When does dove season end in Kansas?
The latest 2026 closing date is November 29, 2026. 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 · Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks · Last verified 2026-08-01
Publisher's note. Dates per KDWP 'When to Hunt'. Exotic dove (Eurasian collared/ringed turtledove) is year-round. Mourning and Whitewing are combined under one framework season.