Eurasian Teal

Eurasian Teal

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Eurasian Teal

About eurasian teal hunting

The teal is Norway's smallest duck and popular among waterfowl hunters. It flushes fast and unpredictably, making it a challenging target.

Hunting is done as stand hunting at ponds and wetlands, often combined with other duck hunting. Teal often fly in small flocks and can come in quickly and low.

They are particularly active at dusk and can appear without warning. Good scouting of local ponds and pools is what determines whether you find the right stand.

Hunting Season

21. aug – 23. des

Weight

250–400 g

Distribution

Krikkanda er utbredt i hele Norge, men mest tallrik i Sør-Norge og i midtre deler av landet. Den hekker ved småvann, myrdammer og bekker i skog og fjell.

Terrain

Grunne dammer, myrtjern og bekker med tett vegetasjon. Krikkanda foretrekker skjermede, grunne vann med rik sumpvegetasjon.

Identification

Hannen har kastanjebrunt hode med grønn øyestripe. Hunnen er liten og brunspraglet.

Hunting Tips

Let i grunne dammer og myrtjern. Krikkanda sitter tett og reiser brått. Vær klar.

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