Arizona Dove Season 2026-27
Arizona dove season dates start with Sep 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2027. The table below keeps every listed dove row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Arizona's listed 2026-27 dove season runs Sep 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2027.
Falconry-only Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove, Eurasian Collared-Dove opens Sep 16, 2026 and closes Nov 1, 2026.
General - Late Season Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove opens Nov 20, 2026 and closes Jan 3, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Arizona Game & Fish Dept..
Dove
Eurasian Collared-Dove
General
Restrictions apply to open and closed areas. Pneumatic weapons legal only for Eurasian collared-doves. Arizona migratory bird stamp not required. Cabeza Prieta NWR: year-round. Buenos Aires NWR: year-round. Havasu NWR: Sept. 1 to March 15. Bill Williams River, Cibola, Leslie Canyon NWR: during mourning and white-winged dove seasons only, not year-round. San Bernardino and Imperial NWR: may not be hunted.
Zone: Statewide
Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove, Eurasian Collared-Dove
Falconry-only
Daily bag limit for falconry of all migratory game birds is three in total, any combination. Possession limit is nine total. Falconry not permitted on national wildlife refuges. Bag and possession limits not in addition to firearms limits.
Zone: Statewide
Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove
General - Late Season
Daily bag limit is fifteen (15) Mourning and White-winged Doves in the aggregate. Possession limit is forty-five (45). No more than 15 doves may be taken in any one day.
Zone: Statewide
Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove
General - Early Season
Daily bag limit is fifteen (15) Mourning and White-winged Doves in the aggregate. Possession limit is forty-five (45). No more than 15 doves may be taken in any one day.
Zone: Statewide
Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove
Youth-Only
Available to ages 17 and younger. Robbins Butte area closed to other hunting from September 1 until Monday morning following the youth-only dove hunt (except Department-sanctioned hunter events).
Zone: Robbins Butte Youth-Only Dove Fields
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Arizona Dove Season FAQ
When does dove season open in Arizona?
September 1, 2026 is the earliest listed dove opener in Arizona — general eurasian collared-dove runs Sep 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2027. Confirm zone and permit details with Arizona Game & Fish Dept..
What are the 2026-27 dove season dates in Arizona?
Arizona lists 5 dove season windows: General Eurasian Collared-Dove (Sep 1, 2026-Aug 31, 2027); General - Early Season Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove (Sep 1-15, 2026); Youth-Only Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove (Sep 5-5, 2026); General - Late Season Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove (Nov 20, 2026-Jan 3, 2027); Falconry-only Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove, Eurasian Collared-Dove (Sep 16-Nov 1, 2026). Always verify against Arizona Game & Fish Dept. before hunting.
Are there different dove seasons in Arizona?
Yes — Arizona lists separate dove seasons for General Eurasian Collared-Dove, General - Early Season Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove, Youth-Only Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove, General - Late Season Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove, Falconry-only Mourning Dove, White-winged Dove, Eurasian Collared-Dove. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Arizona Game & Fish Dept..
Do I need a license to hunt dove in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and dove hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Arizona Game & Fish Dept..