LA · Upland Birds
Mourning Dove in Louisiana hunting regulations.
Hunting regulations change. The information on this page reflects what we know about species presence and hunt availability based on state agency listings. For current season dates, bag limits, weapon restrictions, tag requirements, and reporting obligations, verify directly with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. You are responsible for confirming current regulations before hunting.
What we know
Mourning Dove is general season in Louisiana. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries sets season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions. Verify with the agency before hunting — Bield Hunt does not yet ship those specifics.
About the species
Mourning doves are the most widely hunted migratory gamebird in North America, with annual harvest exceeding 20 million birds. They occupy nearly every state during fall migration, concentrating around grain ag, water sources, and grit. Mature birds weigh 4-6 ounces.
Most states open dove season on September 1 with seasons typically running 60-90 days under federal frameworks. Daily bag limits are commonly 15 birds. Pass shooting at flight lines, decoying over harvested grain fields, and water-source ambushes are the dominant techniques. Dove hunting often serves as the social/family opener of the upland season.
Other upland birds in Louisiana
Pattern mourning dove in Louisiana.
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