Waterfowl

Teal (Blue / Green-winged) hunting regulations.

Huntable in 49 states · 49 with a general season.

Verify before hunting

Hunting regulations change. The information on this page reflects what we know about species presence and hunt availability based on state agency listings. For current season dates, bag limits, weapon restrictions, tag requirements, and reporting obligations, verify directly with your state wildlife agency. You are responsible for confirming current regulations before hunting.

State by state

Where teal (blue / green-winged) is huntable.

Tap a state for teal (blue / green-winged)-specific regulations and a link to the agency. Bield does not yet ship specific season dates or bag limits — verify with the agency before hunting.

About the species

Blue-winged teal and green-winged teal are the two small dabblers that share the "teal" common name. Blue-wings are early migrants — most have left the Northern US by mid-October — while green-wings push later and tolerate cold significantly better. Mature birds run 12-16 ounces.

Most flyways run a special early-September teal season (blue-winged primarily) with a separate, more conservative bag limit. Regular duck season includes both teal species within the aggregate. Their small size and quick, twisting flight makes them a favorite challenge target. Decoying tight to flooded sheet water with small spreads is the dominant technique.

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