<table> </table> A cold front that cut across the middle of the country this week has triggered the blue-winged teal migration. And that has sent flocks of ducks into Missouri at the perfect time — right before Saturday’s opening of teal season.“We went from basically zero teal to 1,200 in two days,” said Chris Daniel, manager at the Four Rivers Conservation Area near Rich Hill, Mo. “I’d say we’re looking at a good opener — and I wouldn’t have said that a few days ago.”At the Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge near Mound City, Mo., more than 2,000 teal are using the shallow-water marshes. Hunting isn’t allowed on the refuge, but those birds go by private duck clubs nearby.•Good water conditions are attracting teal to the Bob Brown and Nodaway Valley conservation areas.•Managers are pumping water into marshes at the Grand Pass Conservation Area on the Missouri River to compensate for dry conditions and 200 teal are using the area.•There is no water at Fountain Grove near Meadville, Mo., and the area is closed to teal hunting, however that could change if the heavy rain this week results in flooding. Officials advise calling the area at 660-938-4124 before planning a trip.<hr class="infobox-hr-separator" /> <div class="infobox"> Missouri teal hunting •WHAT: Special hunt to give hunters a shot at early migrating teal. Only teal are legal game.•WHEN: Opens Saturday and continues through Sept. 21.•SHOOTING HOURS: Sunrise to sunset.•REGISTRATION: There will be no drawing at public areas during teal season. Hunters must use self-check system at designated areas.•LIMITS: Four daily, eight in possession.•KANSAS SEASON: The Kansas teal season opens Sept. 13 and runs through Sept. 28 in the Low Plains Zone and through Sept. 20 in the High Plains Zone..</div>

HOME
- Columnists
- Blogs
- Obituaries
- Weather
- Local Traffic
- Featured
  - Ink
  - Mom2Mom
  - KC Pets
  - Info Central
  - Varsity Zone
- Community Faces
- Forums
- About The Star
- Video
- Post a Photo
NEWS
SPORTS
- Columnists
- Blogs
- Chiefs
- Royals
- Wizards
- KU
- K-State
- MU
- Stats
- Outdoors
- More Pro
  - Brigade
  - T-Bones
  - Motorsports
  - Golf
  - Tennis
  - NFL
  - MLB
  - NBA
  - NHL
- More Amateur
  - UMKC
  - Big 12
  - Colleges
  - Olympics
  - High Schools
BUSINESS
FYI/LIVING
- Columnists
- Blogs
- Food
- House & Home
- Faith
- Star Magazine
- Travel
  - Skiing
- Health
- Occasions
- Dear Abby
ENTERTAINMENT
- Columnists
- Blogs
  - Back to Rockville
  - TV Barn
- Ink
- Horoscopes
- Comics
- Games
- Preview Extra
- Movies
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Calendar
- Star TV
- More
OPINION
JOBS
CARS
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
- Create an Ad
- apartments.com
CLASSIFIEDS
SHOPPING
EXTRAS

Posted on Thu, Sep. 04, 2008 10:15 PM

Buzz Up

Comment (0)

Cold front triggered teal migration in time for Missouri opener

More News

A cold front that cut across the middle of the country this week has triggered the blue-winged teal migration. And that has sent flocks of ducks into Missouri at the perfect time — right before Saturday’s opening of teal season.

“We went from basically zero teal to 1,200 in two days,” said Chris Daniel, manager at the Four Rivers Conservation Area near Rich Hill, Mo. “I’d say we’re looking at a good opener — and I wouldn’t have said that a few days ago.”

At the Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge near Mound City, Mo., more than 2,000 teal are using the shallow-water marshes. Hunting isn’t allowed on the refuge, but those birds go by private duck clubs nearby.

•Good water conditions are attracting teal to the Bob Brown and Nodaway Valley conservation areas.

•Managers are pumping water into marshes at the Grand Pass Conservation Area on the Missouri River to compensate for dry conditions and 200 teal are using the area.

•There is no water at Fountain Grove near Meadville, Mo., and the area is closed to teal hunting, however that could change if the heavy rain this week results in flooding. Officials advise calling the area at 660-938-4124 before planning a trip.

Missouri teal hunting
•WHAT: Special hunt to give hunters a shot at early migrating teal. Only teal are legal game.

•WHEN: Opens Saturday and continues through Sept. 21.

•SHOOTING HOURS: Sunrise to sunset.

•REGISTRATION: There will be no drawing at public areas during teal season. Hunters must use self-check system at designated areas.

•LIMITS: Four daily, eight in possession.

•KANSAS SEASON: The Kansas teal season opens Sept. 13 and runs through Sept. 28 in the Low Plains Zone and through Sept. 20 in the High Plains Zone.

| Brent Frazee, bfrazee@kcstar.com

Posted on Thu, Sep. 04, 2008 10:15 PM

Buzz Up

Comment (0)

Join the discussion

Share your observations and experiences about news. Lively, open, civil debate is the goal. Please refrain from personal attacks or comments that are racist, vulgar or otherwise inappropriate. If you see an inappropriate comment, please click the "Report as abuse" link.