Fresh Finds for the Duck Blind
Fiocchi’s Arkansas Steel is built for waterfowlers who don’t back down from bad weather or tough shots. The 12-gauge, 3-inch load delivers a 11/5-ounce payload of No. 2, 3, or 4 steel shot at 1550 fps, offering tight, reliable patterns in high-pressure conditions. Designed to cycle clean and hit hard, it’s a no-frills shell that shows up when it counts. Plus, a rugged 4-box carry pack with built-in handle makes transport easy from truck bed to blind. fiocchiusa.com
The Rob Roberts RRaptor RR2 choke is a premium choice for mid-range targets and optimized specifically for duck and dove hunting. Reflecting years of development and innovation, internal cuts are engineered to create dense, consistent patterns when paired with an appropriate load. RRaptor chokes are machined to tolerances far beyond the industry standard and are made using 17-4 PH U.S. stainless steel. robrobertsgunworks.com
HuntStand offers a practical GPS tool built for hunters by bringing powerful e-scouting and mapping tools to your fingertips. Waterfowlers will appreciate the free LandZone feature, which predicts the bird’s landing direction based on wind data to help optimize blind setup and decoy spreads. For intuitive access in the field, the newly redesigned interface keeps things fast and user-friendly and offers free access or optional nationwide premium features for a small annual fee. huntstand.com
Built for durability and lifelike realism, Rig’Em Right’s Mainline Series Wigeon Decoys feature detailed, strongly adhering paintwork and a rugged EVA plastic body that holds up through harsh conditions. Sporting keels designed for natural movement on the water, they’re also built with the ideal width and balance for use with Rig’Em Right’s Original Anchors and Texas Rigs—setup and pickup are fast and frustration-free. Whether you’re looking to diversify your spread or bag a few more wigeon, Rig’Em’s Mainline Series is worth your attention. rigemright.com
A late-season favorite of hungry waterfowl, River Refuge Seed’s Lambsquarter—also known as “fat hen”—is a hardy plant packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals including calcium, iron, and potassium. Each plant produces thousands of seeds, boosting the attraction of your honeyhole. Plant at 10 to 12 pounds per acre for best results—each plant produces thousands of seeds. riverrefugeseed.com