September Teal, Geese & Sandhill Cranes Regulations

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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.