The teal hunting season in Texas opens on September 20, but hunters will encounter a significantly shortened early season for the first time in nearly two decades. This year’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service survey reveals a 15 percent decline in the blue-winged teal breeding population, with only 4.55 million birds estimated—below the 4.7 million required for a full season.
Despite challenging conditions on breeding grounds caused by droughts in the northern U.S. and Canada, Texas Parks and Wildlife officials are hopeful for a fair hunting experience. Kevin Kraai, Waterfowl Program Leader, highlights that local wet conditions earlier this summer could benefit hunters. With regulations in place and a daily bag limit of six teal, avid hunters are encouraged to scout ahead and adapt to shifting wetland conditions this fall.
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