Blue-winged/Green-winged Teal

Waterfowl | Season: CLOSED (2025-10-11 - 2026-01-10)

Field Reference: Blue-winged/Green-winged Teal

Small, fast ducks with distinctive blue (Blue-winged) or green (Green-winged) wing patches.

The earliest migrators to hit the Allegheny watershed. Prefers shallow mudflats and calm river eddies.

Fly in tight, erratic bunches at low altitudes. Very responsive to whistling calls.

Early September seasons are best. Use small, lightweight spreads and focus on the first 30 minutes of legal shooting light.

Green-winged teal are the smallest dabbling ducks in North America but are incredibly hardy, often staying in PA until the water completely freezes.