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September teal hunting in Oklahoma, 2026-27
September Teal in Oklahoma: every 2026-27 season row with its source.
Photo: Shogun_X (CC BY-SA 2.0)
September Teal: the 2026-27 picture
Counting every segment, the teal season runs September 12 to September 20, 2026; the table below breaks that span into 1 row. On the bag, ODWC sums it up as six daily.
- Dates and methods (teal): Sept 12-20.
- Bag rule (teal): Six daily.
From ODWC season dates page, ODWC migratory bird regulations and 2026-2027 Oklahoma Fishing & Hunting Regulations p. 44 (as of November 2, 2026), checked November 3, 2026.
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September Teal dates, 2026-27
One calendar covers teal; no zone changes the dates.
| Season | Covers | Bag | Opening | Closing | Span | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September Teal | Statewide | Full limit | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | 9 | Finished |
Notes on the teal rows
- HIP, Oklahoma Waterfowl License and Federal Duck Stamp required unless exempt.
From ODWC teal, geese and crane page and 2026-2027 Oklahoma Fishing & Hunting Regulations p. 48, checked November 3, 2026.
How many teal one hunter may take
Limits for teal, general rows first and then any season row that prints a different bag.
| Bag row | What it allows |
|---|---|
| Teal (September) | 6 daily, 12/18 possession. |
| Migratory possession rule | One daily limit after one day hunted, two after two days, never more than three daily limits; field possession one daily limit. |
| September Teal | Six teal daily, 12/18 possession. |
From ODWC teal, geese and crane page, ODWC migratory bird regulations and 2026-2027 Oklahoma Fishing & Hunting Regulations p. 48, checked November 3, 2026.
September Teal zones, refuges and wetland units
- Panhandle counties (teal): Panhandle Counties (High Plains Mallard Management Unit), Beaver, Cimarron and Texas.
- Statewide zones (teal): Zones 1 and 2 share all 2026-27 dates; the map labels them together and no Zone 1/Zone 2 boundary is published on the pages read.
- WDU hours (teal): WDUs: nontoxic shot only for all shotgun hunting, no lead possession, waterfowl shooting ends 1 p.m.
- Refuge closure (teal): WRPs closed to all public use Oct 15-Jan 31 except controlled hunt permittees; nontoxic shot only.
The duck zone map labels Zones 1 and 2 together, and ODWC publishes no line between them.
From ODWC duck, merganser and coot page and ODWC zone map, checked November 3, 2026.
How many teal are taken in Oklahoma
ODWC publishes no harvest figures for teal: the Big Game Reports cover deer, elk, pronghorn and bear, and the 2025 Game Harvest Survey does not list the teal.
From 2025 Game Harvest Survey and ODWC Big Game Harvest Report, checked November 3, 2026.
Public areas open to teal
142 areas are open to teal on public land; WMA rules and closures come from each area's special regulations.
| Place | Type | Counties | Size (acres) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita WMA | WMA | Le Flore, McCurtain | 354,559 |
| Ouachita WMA – Le Flore Unit | WMA unit | Le Flore | 221,559 |
| Three Rivers WMA | WMA | McCurtain, Pushmataha | 185,199 |
| Ouachita WMA – McCurtain & Tiak Units | WMA unit | McCurtain | 133,000 |
| Oklahoma Land Access Program (OLAP) | Program | Beaver, Blaine +23 | 91,185 |
| Honobia Creek WMA | WMA | Pushmataha | 78,998 |
| Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge | Refuge | Comanche | 58,227 |
| Camp Gruber Training Center | Military | Muskogee | 51,840 |
| Eufaula WMA | WMA | Latimer, McIntosh +2 | 48,614 |
| Wister WMA | WMA | Le Flore | 35,500 |
| Salt Plains NWR | Refuge | Alfalfa | 32,464 |
| Cherokee WMA | WMA | Cherokee | 31,360 |
| Black Kettle WMA | WMA | Roger Mills | 30,710 |
| Fort Gibson WMA | WMA | Cherokee, Mayes +1 | 25,298 |
| Fort Gibson PHA | PHA | Cherokee, Mayes +1 | 21,798 |
Of the 142 areas, 29 are OLAP tracts (Land Access Permit required).
From lands.json (ODWC area pages, special regulations, OLAP layer and federal rules), checked November 3, 2026.
Methods that apply to teal hunting
| Season | Legal gear | Illegal gear |
|---|---|---|
| Migratory birds | For teal: Shotgun 10 ga or smaller holding 3 shells, archery, raptors; nontoxic shot for waterfowl and coots statewide and all shotgun hunting on WDUs and refuges. | Not for teal: traps, nets, rifles, pistols, slugs, guns over 10 ga, sink boxes, vehicles/aircraft, moving motorboats, live decoys, recordings (except crow and COLGS), bait. |
- Baiting (teal): No turkey hunting within 100 yards of bait; no placing or hunting over bait on ODWC-owned or managed lands (incl. licensed Corps lands); no bear baiting on WMAs; federal migratory bird baiting rules (10-day rule). No general private-land deer baiting ban found.
- Motor vehicles (teal): No hunting or harassing wildlife from motor-driven land, air or water conveyances except non-ambulatory/motor vehicle permit holders (vehicle stopped, engine off); vehicles may follow dogs on public roads/waterways and on private land with permission.
Statewide, no teal may be shot from or across a public road, highway or railroad right-of-way.
From ODWC migratory bird regulations, ODWC turkey regulations and ODWC general hunting regulations, checked November 3, 2026.
Field rules for teal hunters
- Blaze orange, teal hunters: Teal are on the exempt side: ODWC excuses waterfowl, crow, crane and dove hunters from the orange cap or upper garment rule.
- E-Check and teal: Teal are not E-Checked. HIP certification is required each license year. Birds left with someone else are tagged.
- September Teal: possession: Give written or electronic transfer information (names, addresses, customer ID, date taken, number/type, confirmation number); no compensation.
From the ODWC big game regulations, ODWC general hunting regulations and the 2026-2027 regulations guide, checked November 3, 2026.
Paying to hunt teal in Oklahoma
Resident landowners and tenants hunting only their own land are exempt from the hunting license; species licenses for teal still follow the rows below.
| License | Who | Category | Price | Valid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Hunting | Resident | Age 18+ | $36 | 365 days |
| Youth Annual Super Hunting | Resident | Age 17 and under | $26 | 365 days |
| Oklahoma Waterfowl License (state stamp) | Both | Age 18+ (resident 18-64) | $21 res., $31 nonres. | July 1-June 30 |
| Federal Duck Stamp | Both | Age 16+ | $29 (dealers; $25 at post offices) | July 1-June 30 |
| Harvest Information Program (HIP) Permit | Both | Migratory bird hunters 63 and younger (youth not hunting wat | $3 (free online) | July 1-June 30 |
From the ODWC license fee page and the ODWC license requirements, checked November 3, 2026.
Hours for teal across Oklahoma
Sunrise in the Panhandle and in the southeast can be half an hour apart, so the teal hours below are computed county by county.
The teal hours rule: One-half hour before official sunrise to official sunset unless otherwise provided; COLGS extends to one-half hour after sunset; WDUs waterfowl close 1 p.m.
| Day | Marker | County | Town | Sun up | Sun down | Hunting window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | Opener | Cimarron County | Boise City area | 7:29 a.m. | 8:04 p.m. | 6:59 a.m. to 8:04 p.m. |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Opener | Oklahoma County | Oklahoma City area | 7:09 a.m. | 7:43 p.m. | 6:39 a.m. to 7:43 p.m. |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Opener | Tulsa County | Tulsa area | 7:03 a.m. | 7:38 p.m. | 6:33 a.m. to 7:38 p.m. |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Opener | McCurtain County | Idabel area | 6:59 a.m. | 7:32 p.m. | 6:29 a.m. to 7:32 p.m. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Season closes | Cimarron County | Boise City area | 7:35 a.m. | 7:52 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. to 7:52 p.m. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Season closes | Oklahoma County | Oklahoma City area | 7:15 a.m. | 7:31 p.m. | 6:45 a.m. to 7:31 p.m. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Season closes | Tulsa County | Tulsa area | 7:09 a.m. | 7:25 p.m. | 6:39 a.m. to 7:25 p.m. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Season closes | McCurtain County | Idabel area | 7:05 a.m. | 7:20 p.m. | 6:35 a.m. to 7:20 p.m. |
Rules from the ODWC big game regulations and ODWC migratory bird regulations; sunrise and sunset worked out with the NOAA solar formula (Central Time); checked November 3, 2026. Legal hours for all 77 counties.
Blue-winged teal swimming on a pond at Will Rogers Park in Oklahoma City. Photo: BaronBrian (CC BY 2.0)
Pair of northern pintails swimming among marsh reeds. Photo: Northwest Power and Conservation Council (CC BY 2.0)
Green-winged teal on the water. Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie (Public domain)
September Teal FAQ for Oklahoma
Which public areas list teal?
Ouachita WMA, Ouachita WMA – Le Flore Unit and Three Rivers WMA, among 142 areas.
Does the orange rule apply to teal hunters?
Teal are on the exempt side: ODWC excuses waterfowl, crow, crane and dove hunters from the orange cap or upper garment rule.
What reporting applies to teal?
Teal are not E-Checked. HIP certification is required each license year. Birds left with someone else are tagged.
Is there a Sunday ban for teal?
There is no Sunday rule for teal in Oklahoma.
Is nontoxic shot required for teal?
Shotgun 10 ga or smaller holding 3 shells, archery, raptors; nontoxic shot for waterfowl and coots statewide and all shotgun hunting on WDUs and refuges. Not legal: Traps, nets, rifles, pistols, slugs, guns over 10 ga, sink boxes, vehicles/aircraft, moving motorboats, live decoys, recordings (except crow and COLGS), bait.
When does teal season open in Oklahoma?
The first teal row opens September 12, 2026 and the last closes September 20, 2026; every segment is in the season table.
How many teal can I take in Oklahoma?
Limit rows for teal: 6 daily, 12/18 possession. One daily limit after one day hunted, two after two days, never more than three daily limits; field possession one daily limit.
What does a teal hunter need to buy?
Annual Hunting (resident, $36); Youth Annual Super Hunting (resident, $26); Oklahoma Waterfowl License (state stamp) (both, $21 resident / $31 nonresident); Federal Duck Stamp (both, $29 (dealers; $25 at post offices)). Youth 17 and under skip the base license but need the Youth Annual Super license for big game, turkey, waterfowl and furbearers.
What gear is legal for taking teal?
Methods for teal: Shotgun 10 ga or smaller holding 3 shells, archery, raptors; nontoxic shot for waterfowl and coots statewide and all shotgun hunting on WDUs and refuges.
Can I hunt teal at night in Oklahoma?
ODWC says, for teal: One-half hour before official sunrise to official sunset unless otherwise provided; COLGS extends to one-half hour after sunset; WDUs waterfowl close 1 p.m.
Other photos on this page: BaronBrian (CC BY 2.0); Northwest Power and Conservation Council (CC BY 2.0); USFWS Mountain Prairie (Public domain).