Blind Bag Checklist

It may seem like a distant memory, but waterfowl season will be back before we know it. As you gear up for the season, make sure you have these essentials packed and ready to go in your blind bag:

☐ Calls on a lanyard: Keep your calls handy without losing one every time you shoot

☐ Plenty of ammo: It’s better to have too many shotgun shells than not enough

☐ Duck strap: Plan for success

☐ Hand warmers: Weather can be unpredictable, and it’s important to keep your trigger finger from freezing

☐ Extra gloves: Again, you don’t want cold hands, and gloves are easy to lose

☐ Zip ties: They’ve got about as many uses as duct tape in the field

☐ Knife multi-tool: Never head into the field without a knife

☐ Face mask: Keep your face warm, concealed, and blocked from bugs

☐ Headlamp: You’re bound to need a bit of light when you trip or drop a shell

☐ Extra choke tubes and a wrench: Don’t get stuck in a bind when birds aren’t doing what you expect

☐ Bug spray: Depending on the conditions, pests could drive you crazy

☐ Sunglasses: Unexpected sunshine could make it tough to see birds

☐ First aid kit: Both you and your pup could get injured on any outing

☐ Binos: A compact pair will help you identify birds without weighing your bad down

☐ Ear Protection: A long morning of shooting can leave your ears ringing

☐ Snacks: Keep your energy up with snack breaks

☐ Thermos: What is waterfowl hunting without hot coffee?