For The Ladies: Duck and Goose Hunting Gear Options
Here's a comprehensive guide to top-notch outdoor products to get you through the entire season
Here's a comprehensive guide to top-notch outdoor products to get you through the entire season
By Mallori Murphey, DU's social media specialist
As the new season kicks off, women waterfowlers can gear up with ease through online searches. Look no further, ladies. Here's a comprehensive guide to top-notch outdoor products to get you through the entire season.
Drake’s new style of women’s waders will keep you warm in the coldest conditions. The waterproof and windproof three-layer Guardian Elite fabric combined with 125-gram LokDown insulation in the front and 200-gram LokDown insulation in the back, plus 1,600-gram Thinsulate Buckshot Mudder boots, you’ll enjoy superior warmth and comfort to keep you afield longer. drakewaterfowl.com
I’m all of five feet, eleven inches tall. So, waders specifically designed for women, tend to be too short in the inseam for me. The great thing about Chêne is you can be very specific about your sizing. You can choose your boot size and your body size for a customizable fit. chenegear.com
Every girl needs a lucky flannel shirt. Here’s one for a traditional look in the blind or casual days in the office. duluthtrading.com
From an additional layer in the field to bumming around camp, you can’t go wrong with this hoodie. The cotton and polyester blend material provides an old-school look with maximum comfort. store.mossyoak.com
Drake Waterfowl, the official apparel partner of Ducks Unlimited, revolutionized what waterfowl hunters wear with the introduction of their patented Eqwader technology, and this clothing line has been a core component of the Drake brand ever since. This jacket offers an updated fit for increased range of motion, new and improved no-water cuff closures for quick adjustments, and an abrasion-resistant matte finish on the lower body. drakewaterfowl.com
The Confluence Insulated Waterfowl jacket is perfect for those long days of hunting ducks and geese. It’s 100 percent waterproof with strategically placed Thermolite Micro Insulation for maximum warmth; 100-gram in the hood, 80-gram in the collar, 200-gram in the body, and 150-gram in the sleeves. It’s also outfitted with pockets galore, sherpa-lined chest handwarmer pockets, darted cargo pockets with drainage grommets, zip hand pockets, an interior zip chest pockets, and interior mesh dump pockets. basspro.com
Carhartt is known for its durable work, farm, and ranch wear. This make it my go-to field pant for early- to mid-season hunting. It is available in earth-tone colors, which makes it a great choice for almost any hunting scenario. Carhartt’s built-in flex technology gives you full range of motion and the relaxed fit offers a little extra room in the seat and thigh. carhartt.com
I’m a vest type of gal. And this waxed cotton vest is waterproof, wind resistant, and rugged—everything a waterfowler needs out of gear. Its 650-fill Down Trek repeals more moisture and dries faster than standard down. Stay warm and cozy while looking classy and traditional from the marsh to Main Street. llbean.com
The Confluence Insulated Waterfowl Bib will keep you warm and dry through any type of mud and muck. Its Zoned insulation provides warmth without the weight or bulk of ordinary women's hunting bibs, 100-grams in the chest and 200-grams in the legs. basspro.com
Duck Camp’s Women’s Baselayer is made with 17.5 micron yarn Merino wool and is possibly the softest next-to-skin option on the market. It provides warmth and wicks moisture without absorbing odors. duckcamp.com
Joggers can be the perfect wader pant since they are lightweight, stretchy, have a drawstring, fast-drying, and are fitted around the ankle. You can go straight from the blind to brunch. What’s not to love about that? duckcamp.com
Rep the hunting lifestyle anywhere you go with Eva Shockey’s brand. Support harvesting healthy meat straight from the source with Eva and Co.’s “Field to Table” crewneck sweatshirt. shopevaandco.com
Muck Boot came through in 2023 with its famous Fieldblazer boot finally available for women. These go anywhere boots are ready to handle the weather, and provide comfort needed to stay all day. muckbootcompany.com