Dove & Migratory Birds
Wyoming Dove & Migratory
Bird Permits 2026
Complete requirements for hunting doves, woodcock, snipe, and other migratory birds in Wyoming. Wyoming offers mourning dove hunting across the state with a small game license.
HIP Required
Dove Season Open
2026 Permit Quick Facts
Verified 2026
State Fee
$12.00
Small game license + HIP required.
Non-Resident
$75.00
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 Wyoming
Sept 1 – Nov 30
Season dates are set annually by USFWS. Always confirm current dates with Wyoming Game & Fish Dept..
Step-by-Step
How to Get Licensed for Dove Hunting in Wyoming
1
Purchase a Wyoming Hunting License
A valid state hunting license is required for all migratory bird hunting. An additional state migratory bird fee of $12.00 applies. Purchase through Wyoming Game & Fish Dept. 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 Wyoming Game & Fish Dept. before hunting.
Requirements
Wyoming Migratory Bird Requirements
Wyoming small game license + HIP.
Source: Wyoming Game & Fish Dept. (wgfd.wyo.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Season dates are set annually — always confirm with Wyoming Game & Fish Dept. and USFWS before hunting.