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Waterfowl
Early Teal Season
Low Plains — Sept. 2 - 17, 2023
High Plains — Sept. 2 - 10, 2023
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.gov for information regarding
hunting on state recreation areas during this season.
Teal Zones