September Teal, Geese & Sandhill Cranes Regulations
Special Resident Canada goose
Dates & Open Areas
Sept. 11-20; statewide
Daily Limit
Eight.
White-Fronted Geese
Dates & Open Areas
Nov. 6-28 & Dec. 4 - Feb. 6; statewide.
Daily Limit
Two.
Sandhill Cranes
Dates & Open Areas
Oct. 23 - Jan. 23; west of I-35 only.
Daily Limit
Three.
Federal Sandhill Crane Permit Required
See Special Licenses & Permits for full information on this permit.
Conservation Order Light Goose Season (COLGS)
Dates & Open Areas
Feb. 14 - Mar. 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.
September Teal
Dates & Open Areas
Sept. 11-26;
statewide.
Daily Limit
Six.
Dark Geese
(all geese, except White-Fronted and Light Geese)
Dates & Open Areas
Nov. 6-28 & Dec. 4- Feb. 13; statewide.
Daily Limit
Eight.
Light Geese
Snow, Blue & Ross’
Dates & Open Areas
Nov. 6-28 & Dec. 4 - Feb. 13; statewide.
Daily Limit
50.
