Louisiana Teal Season Is Almost Here, Y'all!

Louisiana’s early teal hunting season is set to begin September 19, running through September 27, 2026. The article lays out the key regulations for Southwest Louisiana duck hunters: hunters may take blue-winged teal, green-winged teal and cinnamon teal during the early window, with a daily bag limit of six teal total and a possession limit of 18 in the aggregate. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset. It also emphasizes the practical side of the start of the season—decoys, waders and getting shotguns ready—plus a reminder to have the proper licenses and stamps and to confirm local Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries rules before hunting.