Alabama Dove Season 2026-27
Alabama dove season dates start with Sep 6-Oct 18, 2026. The table below keeps every listed dove row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Alabama's listed 2026-27 dove season runs Sep 6-Oct 18, 2026.
Split Season - All Day Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove opens Sep 13, 2026 and closes Oct 25, 2026.
Split Season - All Day Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove opens Nov 21, 2026 and closes Nov 29, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Alabama DCNR.
Dove
Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove
Split Season - All Day
One-half hour before Sunrise until Sunset. North Zone includes all counties except Baldwin, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Mobile.
Zone: North Zone
Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove
Split Season - All Day
One-half hour before Sunrise until Sunset. South Zone: Baldwin, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Mobile counties.
Zone: South Zone
Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove
Split Season - All Day
One-half hour before Sunrise until Sunset. North Zone includes all counties except Baldwin, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Mobile.
Zone: North Zone
Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove
Split Season - All Day
One-half hour before Sunrise until Sunset. South Zone: Baldwin, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Mobile counties.
Zone: South Zone
Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove
Split Season - All Day
One-half hour before Sunrise until Sunset. North Zone includes all counties except Baldwin, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Mobile.
Zone: North Zone
Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove
Split Season - All Day
One-half hour before Sunrise until Sunset. South Zone: Baldwin, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Mobile counties.
Zone: South Zone
Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove
Split Season - Afternoon Only
12 O'clock noon until Sunset. North Zone includes all counties except Baldwin, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Mobile.
Zone: North Zone
Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove
Split Season - Afternoon Only
12 O'clock noon until Sunset. South Zone: Baldwin, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, and Mobile counties.
Zone: South Zone
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Alabama Dove Season FAQ
When does dove season open in Alabama?
September 5, 2026 is the earliest listed dove opener in Alabama — split season - afternoon only mourning dove and white-winged dove runs Sep 5-5, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Alabama DCNR.
What are the 2026-27 dove season dates in Alabama?
Alabama lists 8 dove season windows: Split Season - Afternoon Only Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove (Sep 5-5, 2026); Split Season - All Day Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove (Sep 6-Oct 18, 2026); Split Season - Afternoon Only Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove (Sep 12-12, 2026); Split Season - All Day Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove (Sep 13-Oct 25, 2026); Split Season - All Day Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove (Nov 21-29, 2026); Split Season - All Day Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove (Nov 21-29, 2026); Split Season - All Day Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove (Dec 12, 2026-Jan 17, 2027); Split Season - All Day Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove (Dec 12, 2026-Jan 17, 2027). Always verify against Alabama DCNR before hunting.
Are there different dove seasons in Alabama?
Yes — Alabama lists separate dove seasons for Split Season - Afternoon Only Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove, Split Season - All Day Mourning Dove and White-Winged Dove. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Alabama DCNR.
Do I need a license to hunt dove in Alabama?
Yes. Alabama generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and dove hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Alabama DCNR.