West Virginia Dove Season 2026-27
West Virginia dove season dates start with Sep 1, 2026-Jan 10, 2027. The table below keeps every listed dove row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
West Virginia's listed 2026-27 dove season runs Sep 1, 2026-Jan 10, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to West Virginia DNR.
Dove
Mourning Dove
Regular - 3-way Split Season
3-way split: Sept. 1 - Oct. 11, Nov. 2 - Nov. 15, Dec. 7 - Jan. 10. Shooting hours noon to sunset on opening day of first segment; one-half hour before sunrise to sunset remainder. Stonewall Jackson WMA has controlled dove hunting by permit only Sept. 1-2, 2026 on two designated fields. South Branch WMA no longer under special regulations for dove hunting.
Zone: Statewide
Mourning Dove
Controlled/Permit - Stonewall Jackson WMA
Controlled hunting on two designated mourning dove fields, restricted to dove hunting from state-controlled hunting posts, by permit only. Permits are nontransferable. Applications due by August 1, 2026. Hunting must occur within five yards of assigned posts. Shooting hours follow statewide mourning dove hours.
Zone: Stonewall Jackson WMA
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West Virginia Dove Season FAQ
When does dove season open in West Virginia?
September 1, 2026 is the earliest listed dove opener in West Virginia — regular - 3-way split season mourning dove runs Sep 1, 2026-Jan 10, 2027. Confirm zone and permit details with West Virginia DNR.
What are the 2026-27 dove season dates in West Virginia?
West Virginia lists 2 dove season windows: Regular - 3-way Split Season Mourning Dove (Sep 1, 2026-Jan 10, 2027); Controlled/Permit - Stonewall Jackson WMA Mourning Dove (Sep 1-2, 2026). Always verify against West Virginia DNR before hunting.
Are there different dove seasons in West Virginia?
Yes — West Virginia lists separate dove seasons for Regular - 3-way Split Season Mourning Dove, Controlled/Permit - Stonewall Jackson WMA Mourning Dove. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and West Virginia DNR.
Do I need a license to hunt dove in West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and dove hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with West Virginia DNR.