(Dove Season in California is split)....The first part of Dove Season Begins this Friday, September 1st.

It will continue until September 15th. The second season begins November 12 and runs through December 26. Beginning at sunrise Friday, Dove Hunters will be able to hunt for mourning dove, white winged dove, spotted dove and ringed turtle dove. The September 1 dove opener is one of the most anticipated dates on the hunting calendar and is considered by many as the traditional start to California's hunting seasons. Mourning Dove and white winged dove have a daily bag limit of 15, up to 10 of which may be white winged dove. The possession limit is triple the daily bag limit. There are no limits on spotted dove and ringed turtle dove. Hunting for Eurasian collard dove is open year round and there is no bag or possession limits. Huntrers are reminded non-lead ammunition is required for hunting doves and taking wildlife anywhere in California with a firearm. Shoot times are one half hour before sunrise to sunset.