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Planning Updated Oct 9, 2026

California Dove Hunting Season 2025

Recorded dove windows for California, including history and unverified dates.

Recorded dates, not hunting permission

Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.

0 of 1 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.

Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.

California Dove Season Calendar

Find all dove hunting season dates for California including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025.

1 season 1 method Zone not recorded 2025

All Dove Seasons

1 season for California dove hunting

Shotgun Zone not recorded Historical record

Sep 1-15, 2025

Unverified date record; agency review required. Early dove

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Hunting Method Legend

Archery Bow & Crossbow
Rifle/Firearm Modern rifles
Muzzleloader Black powder
Shotgun Shotguns only
Any Legal All methods

Important Note for California

Only the approved 2026 D3–D5 general deer base date window was reviewed. Matching tag, legal buck/device/ammunition rules, licenses, closures, private permission, access and zone boundaries require agency checks. Other zone/species/special-hunt records and license-year metadata remain unverified.

California Dove Hunting FAQ

Common questions about dove hunting in California

When is dove season in California?

Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-01 to 2025-09-15. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.

Do I need a license to hunt dove in California?

Yes, you need a valid California hunting license and any required dove tags or permits. Check with the California wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.

Other Species in California

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View All California Hunting Seasons

See recorded windows and their review status for other species in California.

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