Pennsylvania · Dove · 2026–27 Edition
Pennsylvania Dove Season 2026–27: Dates, Bag Limits & Shooting Hours
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2026–27 Edition
01 — Seasons
| Season | Zones | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Dove · Segment 1 | Statewide | Sep 1 – Nov 27 |
| Dove · Segment 2 | Statewide | Dec 18 – Jan 2 |
02 — Bag limits
| Daily | 15 |
|---|---|
| Possession | 45 |
03 — Shooting hours
Legal light on opening day (September 1, 2026) 06:08 — 19:42
Rule: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset (standard federal migratory-bird framework) — confirm with PGC. No Sunday hunting for migratory game birds.. (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 Pennsylvania sun times for any other date.
04 — License & HIP
Dove hunters in Pennsylvania need a Pennsylvania hunting license and — because doves are migratory game birds — free federal HIP registration (Harvest Information Program). No federal Duck Stamp is required for doves.
Pennsylvania licenses & permits — Pennsylvania Game Commission →
05 — FAQ
When does dove season open in Pennsylvania?
The 2026–27 opener is September 1, 2026. Most states open Sep 1 under the federal migratory bird framework.
When does dove season end in Pennsylvania?
The latest 2026–27 closing date is January 2, 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 · Pennsylvania Game Commission · Last verified 2026-08-01
Publisher's note. Statewide, two segments, per the PGC 2026-27 Seasons & Bag Limits. NOTE: Sunday hunting is prohibited for migratory game birds in Pennsylvania. Set under federal frameworks.