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Maryland 2020 Dove Hunting Season Opens Sept 1st
Submitted by: TBC Press
Posted on: 08/20/20
Disclaimer: The views expressed on this site are that of the authors and not necessarily that of TBC Press
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Dove, split season
- First Season: Sept. 1 – Oct. 17
- Second Season: Oct. 24 – Nov. 27
- Third Season: Dec. 19 – Jan. 9, 2021
During the first season segment only, shooting hours are from noon to sunset
All migratory bird hunters, including landowners who are license-exempt, must purchase a Migratory Game Bird Stamp/Harvest Information Program Permit and possess the printed receipt while hunting.
Hunters are encouraged to report banded migratory game birds online. After reporting the banded bird, hunters will receive a certificate of appreciation that includes all known biological information on the bird they harvested.
Anyone with questions may contact the department at 410-260-8540.
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News # 13824
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the state’s 2020-2021 dove hunting seasons. Bag limits, season dates, and shooting hours can be found in the 2020-2021 Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping.
“The early migratory game bird seasons give Maryland’s hunters an exciting way to kick off the season,” Wildlife and Heritage Director Paul Peditto said. “With all the excellent hunting opportunities Maryland has to offer, we’d like to encourage our sportsmen and women to introduce a young person to the experience of a day afield.”
Season dates are as follows. Except where otherwise noted, shooting hours begin 30 minutes before sunrise and end at sunset for all early migratory game bird hunting seasons:
