As publishedZone 1: Sept 1-30, 2026 & Nov 15-Dec 14, 2026; Zone 2: Sept 1-Oct 30, 2026
Zone 1 (western OR & Columbia Gorge) is split into two segments; Zone 2 (central/southern/eastern OR) is one continuous block. Free HIP validation required in addition to hunting license. Shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
No OR-specific pre-season population forecast exists; ODFW's own species content cites Pacific Coast trend data drawn from federal reporting rather than a standalone Oregon forecast. Only the federal USFWS Mourning Dove Population Status report (Western Management Unit) applies; re-confirmed not yet published for 2026 as of 2026-08-19.