Wetland water conditions throughout the Rainwater Basin currently are better than last year but still variable across the state, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Many of the wetlands in the basin have dense stands of annual plants, which will provide good food for waterfowl but make the water more difficult for hunters to see. Hunters should do some scouting ahead of the teal season opener.
Some wetland pumping or surface water delivery is planned before the teal opener, including at eight wildlife management areas and two waterfowl production areas in the Rainwater Basin, and at two WMAs outside of the Rainwater Basin. Additional areas may be pumped ahead of the regular duck season…