The best-equipped hunters know what to wear and what to carry. Here are 20 items any waterfowl enthusiast will find essential. Scroll through the list below to see to see each item.
LST Heavyweight Eqwader Full Zip
Drake Waterfowl’s patented Eqwader design is now available in a late-season model. The LST Heavyweight Eqwader Full Zip delivers exceptional warmth without the bulk or weight of a heavy coat, making it practical and comfortable for wearing under waders. Interlock softshell fabric backed by a 400-gram highpile fleece.
Drake Waterfowl | 866.521.5012
Rig’Em Right Decoy Anchors
If you’re tired of winding up decoy line, our anchor systems are for you. Retrieval of your decoys is easy. From shallow rice fields to flooded timber, Rig’Em Right has a solution to your rigging needs. Texas-rig die-hard or a fan of our original slide-style anchors, we have you covered.
Rig’Em Right Waterfowl | PO Box 443 | Morehead City, NC | 252.726.9508
The Animas
The Animas offers enough room for a half dozen decoys and extra gear for that 2 mile trek in and out of Bayou Meto, definitely a better option than toting a mesh decoy bag!
Capacity: 3300 CU. IN. (54 L) Dimensions: 28”H x 15”L x 8”W 100% Waterproof |
Watershed 2000 Riverside Dr. | Asheville, NC 28804 828.252.7111 |
Fort Thompson Waders
New and Improved! Redesigned Waders and NEW Hybrid Waders for 2015. NEW external Seam Welds, Brown Contrasting Chest Pockets, Stronger construction. Hybrids have breathable upper! Standard Waders Available in Max-5, Bottomland and NaturalGear. Hybrid available in Bottomland Only.
Fort Thompson Sporting Goods | 5802 Warden Road | Sherwood, AR | 501.835.3006
544 Warhawk
The all-new 544 Warhawk from War Eagle Boats is 15’ long, has a 44″ bottom width and is built on a 6ÃVee. This all welded aluminum model is tough enough to get you where the ducks are and offers great maneuverability and easy parting through brush. The 544 Warhawk’s standard equipment list is: full skin out with Linex spray-in liner, camo paint, pocket tray in bow and rear seat storage.
War Eagle Boats | 2039 35 E | Monticello, AR 71657 | 870.367.1554
Xpress Bayou Series
The newly redesigned Xpress Bayou Series features 17’ or 18’ lengths with a choice of either a pointed or flat bow. A smooth, flat stepped chine bottom provides better lift and speed, plus a reverse chine/inverted transom base makes maneuvering in stumps, weeds or mud much easier.
Xpress Boats, Inc. | 199 Extrusion Pl. | Hot Springs, AR 71901 | 501.262.5300
White River Wader Jacket
Extreme weather swings called for innovation and performance. The WR Wader Jacket was born. Outside, the waterproof shell combines our exclusive SHEDS™ technology, water-resistant YKK Zippers and an adjustable hood to keep you dry. Inside, the removable liner features 40 grams of the worlds most advanced insulation.
Banded | 1710 Powell Street | Springdale, AR
Greenhead Gear®
Greenhead Gear® decoys have produced some of the best Speck decoys around for years, but have now decided to take that a step further. Additional feather detail and a low maintenance one-piece design combine with a durable and realistic finish to make this the ultimate Speck decoy.
Avery Outdoors | 335 Cumberland St. | Memphis, TN 38112 | 800.333.5119
New Holland T4 Tractor
This tractor is the ultimate in versatility, clean and efficient power. T4 tractor is greener solution that puts more green in your wallet.
Prairie Implement Co. | 1000 Hwy 79 West | Stuttgart, AR | 870.673.7208
Laffing Horse Broom
These Arkansas made brooms make functional, heirloom quality pieces of art. They are made by hand, from the finished sapling handles to the hand-dyed broom corn to the handstitching and braiding holding the broom together. These award winning brooms are available at the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie.
Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie | 921 E. 4th Street | Stuttgart, AR | 870.673.7001
Duck Calling
Get all of your official merchandise for the 80th annual World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest and Wings Over the Prairie Festival online at StuttgartArkansas.org. Choose from short and long sleeve tees, sweatshirts, can coolers, coffee mugs, beanie ducks, and much more! Get yours while selection is best!
World’s Championship
Duck Calling Contest and Wings Over the Prairie Festival | 507 S. Main | Stuttgart, AR | 870.673.1602
MOmarsh InvisiLAY and Short-Leg InvisiLAB
Rice field, moist soil or willow break- MOmarsh makes a tool that will keep you and “Fido” MOBILE, COMFORTABLE, CONCEALED and on the aquatic “X”. Several new items for 2015. We are from Missouri, but perfect for Arkansas!
MOmarsh | 16 White River Lane | Defiance, MO 63341 | 314.650.3701
Chick Major’s Dixie Mallard Call
Available in a variety of woods, these calls are made by Brenda and Don Cahill, daughter and son-in-law of the late Chick Major. The original jig designed by Chick Major in 1942 is still used in the making of these calls.
Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie | 921 E. 4th Street | Stuttgart, AR | 870.673.7001
2015 Yamaha Viking
High performance, luxury detailing and unmatched dependability. We are consistently one of the top three dealers in Arkansas for these award-winning side-by-sides. Our extensive inventory, first-class mechanics and commitment to our customers are the keys to our successful 20 years on the Grand Prairie. Let us sell you on our PowerSports…
White River PowerSports | 702 East Michigan | Stuttgart, AR 72160 | 870.672.9999
Mud Tested. Hunter Approved.
SeaArks Mud Runner is constructed from heavy (.125) gauge aluminum construction and features a 3/16’’ low profile keel, transverse AND longitudinal ribs, heavy gauge tread plate floor, and Extreme Turn Technology. Checkout SeaArkBoats.com for a dealer near you.
SeaArk Boats | P.O. Box 803 | Monticello, AR 71657 | 870.367.5317
John Deere 1023E with Loader and Box Blade
Meet the most capable sub-compact tractor on the market – the John Deere 1023E. With a 22.4 horsepower diesel engine, an AutoConnect™ deck, iMatch™ compatibility, and equipped with a D120 loader and Frontier BB5048L box blade, even the hardest chores on your list don’t stand a chance. Payments as low as $179/mo for 72 months.
Greenway | 870.684.7720
Natural Gear Ultimate Duck Coat
The coat is built of 100% waterproof Dri-Stalk III ridged material, to handle your wettest waterfowl adventures. 150 gram insulation in torso and 100 gram insulation in the arms and hood. It features magnetic pockets with shell loops, handwarmer chest pockets. Neoprene cuffs, Gunsling shoulder grips to help secure your gun.
Natural Gear LLC. | 9823 Hilaro Springs Rd. | Little Rock, AR 72209 | 800.590.5590
Ducks Unlimited License Plate
Show your support for Ducks Unlimited’s conservation efforts by purchasing a Ducks Unlimited license plate. Each purchase benefits Ducks Unlimited’s habitat work in the breeding grounds and in Arkansas. Pick one up at your local Arkansas Department of Finance today or visit Arkansas Ducks Unlimited online for more information.
Habitat Flats “Fuel the Fire” 3-Pack
In Habitat Flats’ famous duck hunting films, the “duck hunting mecca” of the Midwest is brought to the big screen. Tony Vandemore and crew astound audiences with staggering numbers of greenheads…and unparalleled sweat equity in the off-season. Don’t miss the renowned Habitat Flats team storm the waterfowling world from start to FINISH!
Habitat Flats | 14585 Highway E | Sumner, MO 64681 | 660.734.3195
Dakota Hoody
Built with a 100% windproof WINDSTOPPER® membrane and a soft Berber fleece backer, the Dakota Hoody functions both as an outer layer and a cozy insulator to be stacked under a shell. A built-in zippered hand muff keeps your digits warm, while the fitted hood delivers warmth without compromising the peripheral vision or range of motion needed to keep tabs on a circling flock. The Dakota Hoody is available in the GORETM OPTIFADETM Concealment Waterfowl, is available in small to 2XL and has an MSRP of $249.
Sitka Gear | 877.748.5247