Teal (Blue / Green-winged) · State-by-state

Teal (Blue / Green-winged) hunting regulations.

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.

Huntable in 49 US states

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.

State-by-state legal status

50 states + DC

Tap a state to view teal (blue / green-winged) regulations and other species huntable there. Bield Hunt does not yet publish specific season dates or bag limits — verify with your state F&W agency before hunting.

Status legend

  • YGeneral season
  • DDraw / limited entry
  • PPrivate land / specific zones
  • SSpecial permit / depredation
  • RRestricted (subspecies / units)
  • -Not huntable

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