Also known as: Mourning dove, Turtle dove
Mourning DoveMourning Doves are graceful, slender-headed, and large-bodied birds, commonly seen across the United States. These birds are typically gray or beige in color with dark or black spots near the tail. They have dark eyes and a dark beak. Mourning Doves can easily be confused with Eurasian Collared-Doves, which by comparison have a dark ring around their necks, or white-winged doves, which have white color under their wings and dark streaks under both eyes. Their soft, drawn-out calls can be described as a low cooing, and when taking off, their wings make a sharp whistle.
Habitat & Range
Mourning Doves are a common sight at backyard bird feeders around Nevada. They can also be found foraging for seeds on the ground in grassland and agricultural habitats.
Life History
Mourning Doves are a fun and easy way to enjoy backyard wildlife with the family. They will return to the same nest year after year and lay two to three clutches of eggs every season. In warm climates, Mourning Doves may raise up to six broods per year, more than any other native bird. Chicks can be seen through Spring and well into Fall; peak season is usually March through October. Seeds make up 99% of a Mourning Dove’s diet, including cultivated grains, wild grasses, weeds, herbs, and occasionally berries. Rarely they will eat snails or insects.
Status, Trends & Threats
Disease; Invasive Species
Hunting Season
Sep 1 - Oct 30, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting Mourning Dove in Nevada
Mourning dove hunting in Nevada runs Sep 1-Oct 30. Daily bag limit is 15 in aggregate with white-winged dove (45 possession). Shotguns must be plugged to 3-shell capacity. HIP number required annually for hunters 12 and older. Eurasian collared dove is unprotected with no bag limit and may be hunted year-round.
Do I need a HIP number to hunt doves in Nevada?
Yes, all migratory bird hunters (including dove hunters) age 12 and older must have a free HIP (Harvest Information Program) number each year. Shotguns must be plugged to 3-shell capacity.
When is Mourning Dove hunting season in Nevada?
Sep 1 - Oct 30, 2025.
What is the bag limit for Mourning Dove in Nevada?
15 per day (aggregate with white-winged dove), 45 possession.
What's another name for Mourning Dove?
Mourning Dove is also known as Mourning dove, Turtle dove in Nevada.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | Sep 1 - Oct 30, 2025. | Link |
| Nevada | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | Mourning dove hunting in Nevada runs Sep 1-Oct 30. Daily bag limit is 15 in aggregate with white-winged dove (45 possess | Link |
