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EARLY TEAL SEASON
Low Plains — Sept. 2 - 17, 2017
High Plains — Sept. 2 - 10, 2017
Daily Bag Limit: 6 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.
CONTINUING THE TEAL SEASON:
THE RESPONSIBILITY IS YOURS
The teal season in the northern portion of Nebraska is on
an experimental basis. Continuation of the teal season
depends on hunters' ability to distinguish teal from other
duck species. During this experiment, the Nebraska
Game and Parks Commission will evaluate the rate at
which nontarget species are shot at or taken. If the rate
is considered unacceptable by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Nebraska will lose its teal season, and most
likely, never get it back. Those who take or attempt to take
ducks other than teal will be subject to prosecution.
TEAL ZONES
View the interactive waterfowl zone map at: https://
maps.outdoornebraska.gov/WaterfowlZones/
