Dove season opens on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at noon. Tennessee’s dove season is once again divided into three segments: Sept. 1 through Sept. 28; Oct. 10 through Nov. 1; and Dec. 8 through Jan. 15, 2021. Hunting times, other than opening day, are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset.
In addition to the start of dove season, the early season for Canada goose, brant, blue, snow, and Ross’ Geese (light geese) also starts on Sept. 1 and runs through Sept. 20. Other hunting seasons that open Sept. 1 are moorhens/gallinules and rails (Virginia and sora). The Tennessee Migratory Bird Permit is also required to hunt these species.
More information on Tennessee’s dove and other migratory birds can be found on the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website (www.tnwildlife.org) in the Hunting section.
Dove Season Opens Tuesday, September 1; Early Goose Season Also To Begin
Aug 26, 2020 | 5:00 AM