As publishedSept 1 – Nov 14, 2026, and Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 (statewide, split season)
Statewide.Same dates/limits apply to white-winged dove. Eurasian collared-dove, ringed turtle-dove, and pigeon are separately deregulated (non-native/invasive) and harvestable year-round with no limit — not part of this season. HIP certification required annually.
No Illinois-specific dove survey; only the federal USFWS Mourning Dove Population Status report (Eastern 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.