Kansas Dove Season 2026
Kansas dove season dates start with Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026. The table below keeps every listed dove row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Kansas's listed 2026 dove season runs Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026.
Regular Mourning and Whitewing Dove opens Sep 1, 2026 and closes Nov 29, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Kansas KDWPT.
Dove
Exotic Dove (Eurasian collared or ringed turtledove)
Regular
January 1-December 31 each year.
Mourning and Whitewing Dove
Regular
September 1-November 29 each year.
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Kansas Dove Season FAQ
When does dove season open in Kansas?
January 1, 2026 is the earliest listed dove opener in Kansas — regular exotic dove (eurasian collared or ringed turtledove) runs Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Kansas KDWPT.
What are the 2026 dove season dates in Kansas?
Kansas lists 2 dove season windows: Regular Exotic Dove (Eurasian collared or ringed turtledove) (Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026); Regular Mourning and Whitewing Dove (Sep 1-Nov 29, 2026). Always verify against Kansas KDWPT before hunting.
Are there different dove seasons in Kansas?
Yes — Kansas lists separate dove seasons for Regular Exotic Dove (Eurasian collared or ringed turtledove), Regular Mourning and Whitewing Dove. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Kansas KDWPT.
Do I need a license to hunt dove in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and dove hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Kansas KDWPT.