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Waterfowl
Early Teal Season
Low Plains — Sept. 1 - 16, 2024
High Plains — Sept. 1 - 9, 2024
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
