Teal Season

Well...its about that time of year again. First up we have Canada geese at the start of September, followed by Teal season. I don't know how many AR readers are out there, but thats what I am and thats how I'm going to be describing things, from an AR standpoint!

Here are a few tips to think about while looking for blue and greenwing teal. First of all, don't over do it.

Honestly, Teal aren't very bright. Especially this early in the year. You can do just about anything and get teal in the decoys. So, don't strain yourself, don't overwork to make your spread look good. Throw out about a dozen decoys, and maybe some full body decoys on land, and your good to go.

When you are packing your decoys, to get the ultimate realism, I recommend packing just hen decoys. This isn't completley necessary, but it does bring in a bit more realism. When we go out, we take about one dozen mallard hen decoys, throw in a couple of diver hens just for the smaller size, and about a half dozen full body mallard hens.

Remember...its going to be hot. Don't be afraid to where shorts, or a short sleeved shirt.

If you just remember this, and be where the birds want to be, you can be successful