Texas Dove Season: 2024-2025 Hunting Dates & Information

trip description for South Texas Dove Hunts in Big Wells

We are determined to provide our customers with an unforgettable experience hunting dove in South Texas. We strive to make your dove hunt pleasurable and easy. Book a hunt with us and come make great memories. All of our hunts are located near Carrizo Springs in Big Wells, Texas. South Zone Seasons Sep 14-Oct 29 & Dec 15-Jan 21. Directions and meeting times will be provided before the hunt. We can provide meals and lodging for an additional cost. The lodge has a maximum of 10. Read More

Dove Hunting Trip in Big Wells

South Texas Dove Hunts

NEW Managed by Bode

1 - 20 People From $140

trip description for Dove Hunt Central Texas (Weekdays) in Bartlett

We provide dove hunting opportunities within 30 minutes of central Austin over sunflowers fields and tanks. The hunt will include a guide to help set you up in the best locations as well as put some mojos in the field to help attract birds for our hunters. We are happy to host beginner hunters and will provide some tips and mentoring for younger and older beginners. We can help with and/or teach you how to clean the birds after the hunt. Whether you are a beginner or just looking for a great field to hunt, we can help! Read More

Dove Hunting Trip in Bartlett

Dove Hunt Central Texas (Weekdays)

NEW Managed by Weston

1 - 30 People From $750

Dove Hunting Trip in Bartlett

Central Texas Dove Hunt (weekend)

NEW Managed by Weston

1 - 30 People From $750

trip description for DOVE HUNTING - San Antonio area in Cibolo

Full day access . Cibolo and Marion Texas. Planted fields . Groups 1 to 4 hunters . $125ea 5 to 20 hunters .. $100ea Read More

Dove Hunting Trip in Cibolo

DOVE HUNTING - San Antonio Area

NEW Managed by James Robert

1 - 5 People From $125

trip description for Central Texas Dove Hunts in Early

We hunt all around Brownwood, Comanche and May Texas during dove season. Our field consists of Sunflowers, Corn, Wheat, Sorghum and Milo. All feeds are scouted daily to give our clients the best opportunity. Some field are 30min from Brownwood and some are 1 min from city limits. We harvest white wings, morning and ring neck dove. There will be Guides in the fields to help assist hunters. Our guides will set all hunters up before the hunt. You will need to bring your own shotgun, shells, and hunting licenses. You are more than welcome to stand the whole hunt, but you can also bring seats for you and your group as well if you would like. We provide some mojos but recommend bringing mojos for yourself and your group. Lodging not provided! Plenty of hotels located in the Brownwood Tx area. Read More

Dove Hunting Trip in Early

Central Texas Dove Hunts

NEW Managed by Brandon

1 - 12 People From $150

trip description for All inclusive 3 day Dove Hunt in Richland Springs

Dove Hunts I have fields available in San Saba, Brady, and Brownwood $1,200/hunter for group of up to 18. 4 hunter minimum. These are all inclusive 3 day hunts. Includes hog hunting, clay shooting, fishing, San Saba river access to swim, or fish. Meals, lodging, and transportation around the ranch. 10 & under free Youth guest - (11-17) $250 Youth hunter - (11-17) $500 Adult guest (18+) $500 Thank you, Gunner Mann S&D Whitetails Texasexoticsandwhitetails.com (214)-663-8307 Read More

Dove Hunting Trip in Richland Springs

All Inclusive 3 Day Dove Hunt

NEW Managed by Gunner

1 - 15 People From $1,200

trip description for Dove Hunts in Richland Springs

Dove Hunts I have a couple fields available. San Saba, Brady, and Brownwood We offer discounted rates for Youth hunters - (11-17) 10 & under Free Hotels are available in Brady and Brownwood. Read More

Dove Hunting Trip in Richland Springs

Dove Hunts

NEW Managed by Gunner

1 - 20 People From $125

trip description for Rising Star Dove Hunts in Rising Star

Trip is for the full day or until the daily bag limit of 15 has been reached You will be hunting in fields with either: Milo, Sunflowers, Dove Weed, or Millet. In and around Rising Star and Brownwood, TX We can accommodate larger groups if needed. Kids under 12 hunt for free! Read More

Dove Hunting Trip in Rising Star

Rising Star Dove Hunts

NEW Managed by Clayton

1 - 20 People From $170

trip description for Dove Hunting in Andrews

Dove Season Rates Sept 1st - 4th is $175 a gun per day Weekend Hunts are $150 a gun per day Weekday Hunts are $125 a gun per day We hunt over water tanks, ponds, sunflowers and caliche pits and use a mixture of MOJO decoys to help draw the birds in. We provide a cooler of drinks with each hunt and clean birds as needed after the hunt. Lodging is nearby and the rates are very affordable. We work hard to make sure you are on birds and have a great time making memories. Please call or text us anytime to get on the books! Read More

Dove Hunting Trip in Andrews

Dove Hunting

NEW Managed by Travis

1 Person From $150

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trip description for South Texas Doves and White Wings in Roma

Come down to the Rio Grande Valley to experience some of the best Dove hunting Texas has to offer! Your outfitter, Arnold, manages close to 17,000 acres down here and has miles of planted crops and food to draw legions of White-Winged Doves and Mourning Doves from across the Mexico border. Hunts will be from 12 noon till dark for the first 2 weekends of the season. After the 14th of September, hunts will be all day! You'll be hunting over sunflower fields, sesame fields, and grain fields, all depending on where the doves happen to be that day. Arnold follows the dove from shoot to shoot, pinpointing the fields they flock to and getting you positioned in the right spot for a successful hunt. You will need to bring your own shotgun, shells, and hunting licenses to be able to participate. Beer is welcome in—moderation of course—and don't forget to dress in dull or tan colors (Jeans and camouflage are ideal). You are more than welcome to stand the whole hunt, but you can also bring seats for you and your group as well if you would like to take a load off. Read More

Dove Hunting Trip in Roma

South Texas Doves And White Wings

100% (3) Guided by Arnold

1 - 7 People From $125

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The state of Texas offers some of the best dove hunting in the country due to the diverse habitats that doves love to live and forage in. As such, opening day of dove season is one of the most highly anticipated events for hunters in Texas. In this article, we'll break down everything you need to know before getting out on your annual hunt, including the legal species you can hunt, bag limits, and so much more.

If you're new to dove hunting, check out our guide on essential dove hunting gear you need to make your first hunt a success.

Dove Species & Regulations in Texas

In Texas, there are a few different types of doves and migratory birds you may encounter while out on a hunt, but not all are legal to shoot.

Legal Dove Species in Texas

Mourning Dove

These birds are brown with black spots on wing and a long, pointed tail. You can find Mourning doves across all of Texas.

White-winged Dove

These birds feature a white bar on their wing and a long, rounded tail. You can typically find them in South Texas but their populations are starting to spread across the state.

White-tipped Dove (White-fronted)

These birds have a large, rounded tail with rust-colored wing linings, and can be found in South Texas.

Eurasian Collared-Dove

The Eurasian collared-dove is an invasive species that has no closed season or bag limits. The have a narrow black collar on nape of neck with a white, squared tail underside, pale gray body, black bill, and red irises. Although there is no closed season for Eurasian collared-doves, it's recommended that you keep the plumage on the birds for identification purposes.

Rock Dove (Rock Pigeon)

There is no closed season or bag limit restrictions for rock doves, commonly known as the common pigeon. Like the Eurasion collared-dove, keep the plumage on the bird so that it's easy to identify.

Protected Dove Species in Texas

In Texas, you're unable to shoot some species of dove, no matter the season. These three dove species are currently protected:

Band-tailed Pigeon

These birds feature a yellow bill and white band on their neck. You'll typically find these in wooded mountain areas. Do not shoot these if encountered.

Inca Dove

These birds are small, brown and their feathers resemble scales from a distance. You'll encounter this species of dove in urban and suburban areas, woodlands edges, savannahs and thickets.

Texas Dove Hunting Zones

The dove season regulations in Texas are divided by hunting zones across the state. Seasons can vary depending on what zone you're hunting in, so make note before you head out on your zone's opening day.

North Hunting Zone

The North Zone encompasses a portion of the state, stretching from the northern border with Texas down to a boundary that resembles a slightly wavy diagonal line, extending from Fort Hancock in the west to the Texas-Arkansas state line in the east.

The southern boundary, or "bottom," of the North Dove Hunting Zone is delineated by three major highways: I-30 from Texarkana to Fort Worth, I-20 from Fort Worth to Kent, and I-10 from Kent to Fort Hancock. Areas north of these highways fall within the North Zone.

Central Hunting Zone

The Central Zone starts just south of these boundaries and extends further south to another set of demarcations. For this zone, I-10 serves as the southern boundary from Orange, through Houston, and all the way to San Antonio. However, in San Antonio, the boundary shifts to follow State Loop 1604 until it intersects with US Highway 90. From there, US 90 becomes the boundary from San Antonio to Del Rio.

South Hunting Zone

The South Zone includes all areas from the bottom of the Central Zone's boundary to the southern border of Texas.

2024 Texas Dove Season Dates, Regulations, and Bag Limits

North Zone

The regular season for the North Zone runs from September 1, 2024 through November 10, 2024 and re-opens from December 20, 2024 through January 7, 2025.

Central Zone

The regular season for the Central Zone runs from September 1, 2024 through October 27, 2024 and re-opens from December 13, 2024 through January 14, 2025.

South Zone

The regular season for the South Zone runs from September 14, 2024 through October 27, 2024 and re-opens from December 13, 2024 through January 21, 2025.

Special White-Winged Dove Days

In addition to the regular season, there are special white-winged dove days slotted for the beginning of the month. The 2024 white-winged dove days are September 1-2, 2024, September 6-8, 2024 and September 13, 2024.

Texas Hunting License Requirements

To hunt dove in Texas, you're required to have a valid Texas hunting license, along with a migratory bird stamp. You can purchase these online from the Texas Parks & Wildlife website or from one of 1,800 retail locations throughout the state.

Additional Things To Know About Dove Hunting In Texas

Only Shoot Dove During Legal Shooting Hours

In Texas, hunters are only allowed to shoot during legal shooting hours. This begins a half hour before sunrise and goes to sunset. If you're hunting in the morning, make sure to note what time the sun rises before pulling the trigger on your first dove.

Book Your Next Texas Dove Hunt

Find your perfect dove hunt this season with one of our local, vetted Texas dove hunting guides. We offer hunts across the entire state, from Abilene to Roma!

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