Dove & Migratory Birds
Colorado Dove & Migratory
Bird Permits 2026
Complete requirements for hunting doves, woodcock, snipe, and other migratory birds in Colorado. Colorado offers mourning dove hunting statewide. No separate dove license required; a small game license covers dove hunting.
HIP Required
Dove Season Open
2026 Permit Quick Facts
Verified 2026
State Fee
$31.96
Small game license required; HIP registration free.
Non-Resident
$80.95
Hunting license + HIP
Daily Bag Limit
15 mourning doves
Federal maximum
HIP Required
Yes (Free)
Complete at license agent
Season Dates
2026 Migratory Bird Season in Colorado
Sept 1 – Nov 30
Season dates are set annually by USFWS. Always confirm current dates with Colorado Parks & Wildlife.
Step-by-Step
How to Get Licensed for Dove Hunting in Colorado
1
Purchase a Colorado Hunting License
A valid state hunting license is required for all migratory bird hunting. An additional state migratory bird fee of $31.96 applies. Purchase through Colorado Parks & Wildlife online or at an authorized license agent.
2
Complete Free HIP Registration
HIP registration is free and quick - answer a brief survey about last year's migratory bird harvests. This is typically completed when purchasing your hunting license at a license agent or online. You must have a valid HIP registration number before hunting doves or other migratory birds.
3
Check Season Dates & Bag Limits
Dove season dates are set annually by USFWS. Daily bag limit: 15 mourning doves. Sept 1 – Nov 30 Always confirm current season dates with Colorado Parks & Wildlife before hunting.
Requirements
Colorado Migratory Bird Requirements
Colorado small game license + HIP registration required.
Source: Colorado Parks & Wildlife (cpw.state.co.us).
Requirements verified 2026. Season dates are set annually - always confirm with Colorado Parks & Wildlife and USFWS before hunting.