California dove season 2026-27 Open
Dove season in California is open now, last season closes Jun 30, 2027.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Statewide | Jul 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027 | Open open, closes in 228 days |
| General segment 2 | Statewide | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 28, 2026 | Open open, closes in 44 days |
Dove hunting in California runs from Jul 1, 2026 (General) to Jun 30, 2027 (General) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, last season closes Jun 30, 2027.
Some seasons run in two or more segments; each segment is its own row.
Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife, CDFW 2026-2027 upland game bird seasons (page). Read today.