The dove hunting season in North Carolina for 2024 will be split into three parts between September and late January. Dates are Sep. 2-Oct. 5, Nov. 9-30, Dec. 16-Jan. 31. Hunters have a daily bag limit of 15 mourning or white-winged doves either singly or in aggregate. Hunting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. No Sunday h unting.
A current N.C. hunting license and a permit specifically for hunting doves are required in North Carolina.
Hunting safety tips for doves:
- Adhere to established safe zones of fire.
- Ensure you have the correct ammunition for your firearm.
- Keep the muzzle of your firearm pointed in a safe direction.
- Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
- Do not shoot at low-flying birds.
- Do not place decoys on utility lines.