PointsAfieldSeason2026–27
Idaho · Migratory

Mourning dove

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Season 2026-27
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Season windows

  1. Season01 SEP – 30 OCT 202660d

As publishedSept 1, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026 (regular firearm season)

What you may take, and when

Take and hours

Bag limit15 daily, 45 possession

Licence and outlook

HIP requiredRequired
Exceptions posted at the boundary

Regular firearm season shown here; a separate Extended Falconry Season runs Jan 23-Mar 10, 2027 (bag 3 daily/9 possession), not included in the seasons array above. White-winged dove shares this same season/bag. Eurasian-collared dove does not count toward the aggregate dove bag if identifiable by wing/head (may be taken year-round in any amount). Federal Migratory Bird (Duck) Stamp NOT required for dove; shotgun capacity capped at 3 shells; shot no larger than size T (0.2in).

Population outlook

Idaho 2026

Awaiting survey — Idaho 2026

No Idaho-specific dove survey; only the federal USFWS Mourning Dove Population Status report (Western Management Unit) applies. Re-confirmed via direct fetch 2026-08-19: the expected 2026 PDF path still 404s; the 2025 edition was published August 2025. Expected within the next few weeks.

Issuing agencyIdaho Department of Fish and Gameidfg.idaho.govRecord year 2026