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Waterfowl
Early Teal Season
Low Plains — Sept� 4 - 19, 2021
High Plains — Sept� 4 - 12, 2021
Daily Bag Limit: Six in aggregate* (Blue-, Green-winged and Cinnamon Teal)
* Aggregate daily bag limit is the maximum number permitted to be taken by a person in one day during
the open season when such person hunts for more than one species for which a combined daily bag limit
is prescribed� The aggregate daily bag limit is equal to, but shall not exceed, the largest daily bag limit
prescribed for any one species�
Possession Bag Limit: 18
Shooting Hours: 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset
Helpful Teal Hunting Tips:
• Blue-winged teal have blue patches on the upper surface of their wings� Shovelers also have blue
patches on their wings, but have an enlarged bill and are larger in size�
• Teal tend to fly in tight, compact flocks� Their flight is rapid and appears erratic�
• Female teal have a raspy, rapid call while males have a single note "whistle�"
• Teal will readily decoy, so use them to bring birds in closer to aid in identification� Pass shooting is not
recommended�
• Teal prefer shallow waters, such as those commonly found in the Rainwater Basin area and along
shallow margins of ponds, lakes and reservoirs�
• Look for areas with lots of mud flats and sparse vegetation�
• Contact the nearest Game and Parks office or visit OutdoorNebraska�org for information regarding
hunting on state recreation areas during this season�
Teal Zones
