Hunting Essentials

Schumacher's Waterfowler Gear customers have been hunting for many years and over that time have shared their knowledge on what has worked - and what hasn't.

The key is to carry only what you need and to prepare for the area/season you intend to hunt.

We've used this knowledge to come up with what believe is essential list of gear required for a successful hunting trip.

If you have a suggestion let us know!

Always purchase clothing that can be layered. Layering what you wear provides more comfort as temperatures shift and less bulk for shooting.

Early Season / Warm Weather Clothing

Base Layer / Underwear EST Technology
Long Sleeve T-Shirt (camo)
1/4 Zip Pullover Shirt or Lightweight Rain Jacket (camo)
Loose fitting Pants (6 pocket camo)
Camo Head Covering / Face Paint
Hat
Hip or Full Waders (camo)
Wader Socks

Mid Season / Cool Weather Clothing

Base Layer / Underwear MST Technology
Under Wader Fleece Pants
Long Sleeve Button-up or 1/4 Zip Fleece Shirt MST Technology
4-in-1 Jacket (camo) with zip-out Liner
Wool Gloves with Handwarmer Pockets
Neck Gaiter
Knit Cap

Essential Gear

12 ga Shotgun chambered for 3" or 3 1/2" shells
Floating Gun Case
Waterfowling Choke(s) - Close & Mid Range
Ammo - we recommend you always purchase a high quality load such as Winchester Supreme Drylock, Federal Black Cloud, or Hevi Shot
Duck Call - Mallard call and a Pintail Whistle
Goose Call
Decoys - Minimum 18 Duck Decoys
Decoy Weights
Decoy Lines
Decoy Bag
Game Tote
Gear Bag
Cap Light / Lamp

Nice to Have

Call Lanyard - 4 Drop
Sunglasses
Insect Repellent
Garden / Brush Shears (to build blinds)
Blind Material Dye Cut or Burlap
Zip Ties (Black - to build blinds)
Blind Chair
Thermos
Ankle Gaiters

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