Missouri · Dove · 2026 Edition
Missouri Dove Season 2026: Dates, Bag Limits & Shooting Hours
Sep 1 — mark it
Mark it.
2026 Edition
01 — Seasons
| Season | Zones | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Regular season (Mourning + Eurasian collared) | Statewide | Sep 1 – Nov 29 |
| Falconry | Statewide | Nov 30 – Dec 16 |
02 — Bag limits
| Daily | 15 (combined total of all dove species) |
|---|---|
| Possession | 45 (combined total of all dove species) |
| Falconry daily / possession | 3 / 9 |
03 — Shooting hours
Legal light on opening day (September 1, 2026) 06:10 — 19:39
Rule: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset (per MDC). Sunrise/sunset shift daily — the times above are computed for opening day; use your local Missouri sun times for any other date.
04 — License & HIP
Dove hunters in Missouri need a Missouri hunting license and — because doves are migratory game birds — free federal HIP registration (Harvest Information Program). No federal Duck Stamp is required for doves.
Missouri licenses & permits — Missouri Department of Conservation →
05 — FAQ
When does dove season open in Missouri?
The 2026 opener is September 1, 2026. Most states open Sep 1 under the federal migratory bird framework.
When does dove season end in Missouri?
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 · Missouri Department of Conservation · Last verified 2026-08-01
Publisher's note. Dates per MDC dove species page for the 2026 season. Mourning and Eurasian collared-dove are governed by the same season and bag limits.