September Teal, Geese & Sandhill Cranes Regulations
September Teal

Dates & Open Areas:
- Sept. 9-24; statewide.
Daily Limit:
Six
White-Fronted Geese

Dates & Open Areas:
- Nov. 4-26 & Dec. 2, 2023 - Feb. 4, 2024; statewide.
Daily Limit:
Two
Dark Geese (all geese, except White-Fronted and Light Geese)

Dates & Open Areas:
- Nov. 4-26 & Dec. 2, 2023 - Feb. 11, 2024; statewide.
Daily Limit:
Eight
Conservation Order Light Goose Season (COLGS)

Dates & Open Areas:
- Feb. 13 - March 30; statewide.
Limit:
There is no daily or possession limit.
Special Provisions:
Electronic calls allowed; unplugged shotguns allowed; shooting hours extended to one-half hour after sunset; no daily or possession limits.
This season is designed to increase harvest and allow hunters to help reduce the population of mid-continent light geese (snow, blue & Ross’). All other waterfowl regulations apply, including use of federally approved nontoxic shot. All participants are required to have in their possession while hunting all necessary licenses, waterfowl stamps and a Harvest Information Program (HIP) permit.
Federal regulation requires an estimate of the COLGS light goose harvest. To participate in COLGS, hunters must register for a harvest survey online at wildlifedepartment.com.
Special Resident Canada goose

Dates & Open Areas:
- Sept. 9-18; statewide.
Daily Limit:
Eight
Sandhill Cranes

Dates & Open Areas:
- Oct. 21, 2023 - Jan. 21, 2024; west of I-35 only.
Daily Limit:
Three
Sandhill Crane Permit Required. See Special Licenses & Permits for full information on this permit.
Light Geese (Snow, Blue & Ross)

Dates & Open Areas:
- Nov. 4-26 & Dec. 2, 2023 - Feb. 11, 2024; statewide.
Daily Limit:
50