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Waterfowl
Early Teal Season
Low Plains — Sept. 6 - 14, 2025
High Plains — Sept. 6 - 14, 2025
Daily Bag Limit: Six in aggregate* (Blue-, Green-winged and Cinnamon Teal)
* Aggregate defined on Page 9.
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
