As publishedSept. 1, 2026 - Nov. 29, 2026
Statewide.Shotguns limited to 3-shell capacity. Motorized decoys and remote controls permitted. Shooting hours 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. HIP certification required.
Sighting counts are incidental data within the August Roadside Survey (see gray partridge/pheasant), not a standalone MN-specific forecast; only the federal USFWS Mourning Dove Population Status report (Western Management Unit) applies as a standalone document, and it has not published a 2026 edition as of 2026-08-19 (confirmed via direct fetch and search).