8. What are the type of doves that can be hunted in Arizona?
The dove species that can be hunted in Arizona are Mourning dove, White-winged dove and Eurasian Collared dove. Protected birds which may not be hunted include the Inca Dove and Ground Dove.
9. What is the bag limit for each dove?
During the early season (September 1-15) the bag limit will be 15 mourning and white-winged doves per day in the aggregate of which no more than 10 may be white-winged doves. The possession limit for the early dove season will be 45 mourning and white-winged doves in the aggregate of which no more than 30 may be white-winged doves. During the late season the bag and possession limits are 15 and 45 mourning doves respectively. Eurasian collared dove have no bag limit.
10. Can I take my limit in AZ and another in CA the same day?
No. you may only take one daily bag limit.
11. Why do I need to leave a feathered wing on, for transport?
To prove the species you hunted, and in order to keep the bag limits in check, it is important to leave a feathered wing on the dove during transport.
12. Can I transport someone's dove?
Yes, but the birds need to be properly labelled with the hunter's information for verification.
13. Can we have a group limit?
No, the bag limit is per person.
14. What are the hunting hours in the dove season?
Please pick up this year's regulations from the office of the Arizona Game and Fish Department or get it online here.