Tennessee Dove Season 2026-27
Tennessee dove season dates start with Sep 1, 2026-Jan 15, 2027. The table below keeps every listed dove row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Tennessee's listed 2026-27 dove season runs Sep 1, 2026-Jan 15, 2027.
Regular Season - Phase 2 Mourning Dove opens Oct 10, 2026 and closes Nov 1, 2026.
Regular Season - Phase 3 Mourning Dove opens Dec 8, 2026 and closes Jan 15, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Tennessee TWRA.
Dove
Mourning Dove
General
Three segments: Sept. 1 (opens at noon) - Sept. 28, 2026; Oct. 10 - Nov. 1, 2026; Dec. 8, 2026 - Jan. 15, 2027. Tennessee Migratory Bird Permit required. No limit on Eurasian collared doves.
Zone: Statewide
Mourning Dove
Regular Season - Phase 2
Tennessee Migratory Bird Permit required.
Zone: Statewide
Mourning Dove
Regular Season - Phase 3
Tennessee Migratory Bird Permit required.
Zone: Statewide
Mourning Dove
Regular Season - Phase 1
Opens at noon on Sept. 1. No limit on Eurasian collared doves; any dove not readily identifiable as Eurasian collared dove counts toward mourning dove daily bag. Tennessee Migratory Bird Permit required.
Zone: Statewide
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Tennessee Dove Season FAQ
When does dove season open in Tennessee?
September 1, 2026 is the earliest listed dove opener in Tennessee — regular season - phase 1 mourning dove runs Sep 1-28, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Tennessee TWRA.
What are the 2026-27 dove season dates in Tennessee?
Tennessee lists 4 dove season windows: Regular Season - Phase 1 Mourning Dove (Sep 1-28, 2026); General Mourning Dove (Sep 1, 2026-Jan 15, 2027); Regular Season - Phase 2 Mourning Dove (Oct 10-Nov 1, 2026); Regular Season - Phase 3 Mourning Dove (Dec 8, 2026-Jan 15, 2027). Always verify against Tennessee TWRA before hunting.
Are there different dove seasons in Tennessee?
Yes — Tennessee lists separate dove seasons for Regular Season - Phase 1 Mourning Dove, General Mourning Dove, Regular Season - Phase 2 Mourning Dove, Regular Season - Phase 3 Mourning Dove. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Tennessee TWRA.
Do I need a license to hunt dove in Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and dove hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Tennessee TWRA.