Teal Season 2026

[Darren]

Sat 9/19/2026
HBFC Delacroix
New Teal Blind
Johnny and I with Harry
Wind 0-5+ from E/NE, clear, 70s

Water still up but manageable and really is about ideal depth in the hole. Was dead for first thirty minutes but got going closer to 7a and sporadic from there. Should have closed it out at 7:45, should have gotten one more from wad of five that did us right so of course had to sit another hour almost to get the last bird. We have nothing else to do today but watch football and cook some rabbits so can’t complain, really nice to have our efforts pay off with feet-down birds in tight. Didn’t see a whole lot but the little traffic around us is willing. Hope to see a few more tomorrow.

12 blue wing teal (roughly half and half drakes to hens)

My guy’s back in saddle for his 12th teal opener

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Will had slow morning at public area nearby, one kept, one long off crip lost. We’ll try again tomorrow in same blind; after enjoying the old pro today, planning to take his successor tomorrow.

[Rick]

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My guy’s back in saddle for his 12th teal opener

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That's great!

[Darren]

Sun 9/20/2026
HBFC Delacroix - New Teal Blind
Beau, Johnny and I with Indy
Zero wind mostly, sticky 70s, clear skies

Back to same location from yesterday, swapped out Harry for Indy to make her first solo hunt. Just had that dead feeling to it to start, and very little shooting in the area, likely also a lot of people stayed in. Made the most of what gave us a chance for the most part, and a few others that came by seemed to know our game. Ace shooting we maybe get 1-2 more but still lucky to get the few we did given how dead it was.

4 BW teal

Little Miss handled well overall and was steady at the blind, but would find a bird and not want to bring back. While I appreciate the help locating downed birds, we need to work on that whole bringing it back part. Kept one bird intact to work with her this week at home.

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Will hunted nearby on lease and took 2, saw very few. Planning to try them again on Friday and hoping the upcoming big moon will bring fresh birds for next weekend.