BIRD HUNTING
Waterfowl Hunting Dates: October 1, 2011 - January 4, 2012
(subject to Federal and State regulation adoption)
Pheasant Hunting Dates: October 8, 2011 - January 1, 2012
(October 8th is open to youth pheasant hunters only)
How To Request a Teller Bird Hunting Reservation:
Registered Teller volunteers are provided an opportunity to apply for limited bird hunting slots on The Teller. All applications must be received at the Teller Office by September 12, 2012. Applications are below or at the Teller Office, 1288 Eastside Highway, Corvallis, MT 59828.
Teller General Bird Hunting Guidelines: (see below for waterfowl and pheasant information)
1. Reservations are required for bird hunting at Teller. Public hunting opportunities take place in designated areas only - please refer to the 2011 map.
2. Upon arrival, all hunters must register at the check-in station (inside Main Gate) and sign the Teller Liability Release Form (one time annually). Please leave these signed sheets in the box. All hunters must sign out and record harvest on the roster located at the check-in station.
3. Bird hunting is allowed on Wednesdays and Saturdays only.
4. All bird hunting must be completed by 12:00 noon.
5. Volunteer hunters are limited to two bird hunting reservation dates on The Teller per season.
6. One retrieving dog required per hunting party.
7. Non-lead shot required for all bird hunting.
8. Hunters must pick up their spent shotgun shells and trash.
9. No cleaning of birds at blinds or on Teller property.
10. No hunting of grouse or partridge allowed.
11. Driving allowed on main gravel road only. Park in the designated parking areas only, as shown on map. All parking areas are clearly signed.
12. Please help Teller prevent the spread of noxious weeds. When you pull weed seeds from your dog or hunting gear, use the cans located in the blinds to dispose of the seeds, or bring a trash bag for seed disposal if you are hunting in the field. Your help with this is sincerely appreciated.
13. Be aware and respectful of the presence of other hunters on Teller-including archery white-tailed deer, pheasant, and waterfowl.
14. Hunters failing to comply with The Teller 2011 Guidelines and all pertinent state and federal regulations will be asked to leave the property.
15. NOTE: If you must cancel a hunting reservation, please contact The Teller ASAP. We receive many requests for hunting and make every effort to fill open slots.
Teller Waterfowl Guidelines: October 1, 2010 to January 4, 2012
1. Waterfowl season, daily and bag limits, license and stamp requirements are the same as federal and state regulations.
2. There are 5 blinds available for waterfowl hunting: North Blind, Tent Blind, Spring Creek Blind, Teal Blind and Mallard Blind (Teller staff will assign blinds to successful applicants).
3. Maximum of 3 people per party allowed in each of the hunting blinds.
4. Hunters must stay within 100 yards of your designated blind to avoid disturbing other hunters. No jump shootings ditches and wetlands going to or returning from the blind.
Teller Pheasant Guidelines: October 8, 2010 to January 1, 2012
1. License requirements are the same as state regulations.
2. Daily Bag Limit is three rooster pheasants per day. NOTE: One bag limit maximum per hunter per season allowed at Teller.
3. The pheasant hunting areas are clearly marked on the 2011 Bird Hunting map. Hunters must stay in their assigned unit and park in designated areas only.
4. Limit 4 people per hunting party, per unit.
5. October 8, 2010 is designated for youth pheasant hunting only. Application information will be provided at a later date.
*All Hunters must fill out a Liability Release Form below.
Please note: We do not charge fees for hunting but we gladly accept Donations that enable us to continue offering these opportunities to the public. Thank you for your support!
2011 Bird Hunting Guidelines (pdf)
Bird Hunting Map 2011 (pdf) (updated)
Waterfowl Blind Locations (pdf)
Liability Release Form (pdf)
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