Teal (Blue / Green-winged) in Colorado
hunting regulations.
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 Colorado Parks and Wildlife. You are responsible for confirming current regulations before hunting.
Teal (Blue / Green-winged) is general season in Colorado. The agency above sets season dates, bag limits, and zone boundaries — those change yearly. Verify before you hunt.
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.
Other waterfowl in Colorado
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