Gear You Need for Early Geese

MichaelFurtman.com

As the days continue to get shorter, duck and goose seasons are looming in the near future. To get your season started the right way, we've compiled a collection of new products that will help improve your hunts. 

Case Utility Hunter

The Case Utility Hunter is a lightweight, 5-inch fixed blade knife ideal for general game cleaning. The no nonsense clip blade is perfect for filleting robust Canada goose breast, as well as removing legs. Tru-Sharp high-carbon surgical stainless steel holds an edge better. Durable black synthetic handle with a ballistic nylon sheath. You will not find a better option for the blind bag. USA Made – Limited Lifetime Warranty $73.99 – caseknives.com

MOmarsh Versa Blind

Hunt hard, hide easy with the MOmarsh Versa Blind. The clever design engineers at MOmarsh have taken the modular panel blind concept to another level. Legs extend up to 22 inches and can be configured at any angle with exclusive Cam-Lock Hinges. The Dura-Mesh panel tops provide superior visibility, and this blind works on dry ground or in water. Lightweight steel and aluminum frame and leg extensions, heavy-duty nylon with beefy stubble straps, interior pockets on each panel for your stuff. $419.99 – momarsh.com

Drake Waterfowl EST Hip Boot

Consider the Drake EST Hip Boot essential early season hunting gear. September teal and goose hunts are often associated with shallow water, so full-length waders are unnecessary. This modern twist on the old standard "hipper" features neoprene upper boot and supple rubber lower for flexibility. Wader fabric is tried and true, 100 percent waterproof and breathable GE3 Guardian Elite 3-Layer Pro Wader Fabric. Basic brown (Green Timber). $169.99 – drakewaterfowl.com 

Drake Waterfowl EST Heat-Escape Full Zip 2.0

The Drake EST Heat-Escape Full Zip 2.0 is an excellent choice for everyday use during the early season. Stay dry without the bulk with Heat-Escape vents located under the arms prevent overheating. Mesh-lined, 100 percent waterproof/windproof/breathable Refuge HS fabric with HyperShield 2.0 technology, Magnattach left chest pocket, zippered vertical right chest and slash pockets, roll-up hood, adjustable neoprene cuffs, and waist cinch cord. Versatile Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Habitat, and Bottomland patterns. $149.99 – drakewaterfowl.com

Drake Waterfowl 18-Can Waterproof Soft-Sided Insulated Cooler

The rugged, lightweight Drake 18-Can Waterproof Soft-Sided Insulated Cooler easily holds up to 18 iced 12-ounce cans. Quick access insulated lid, zippered front pocket and pouch perfect for carrying essentials. Comfortable, padded adjustable shoulder strap for walk-in hunts. Stay refreshed and ready for incoming early season winged targets. Stealthy Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Habitat and Bottomland $79.99 – drakewaterfowl.com 

Power Calls Wavelength CTI

Early-season Canada geese respond well to deep, throaty honks, moans, and the desperate crack of rapid-fire clucks. The carbon fiber Power Calls Wavelength CTI is a deep-toned short reed call designed to be an all-around workhorse. Hit loud hails, aggressive fast sequences, and the lowest finishing work imaginable. Worn-in, titanium Lightning tone board based on the same guts World Champion and Champion of Champions Kelley Powers used for years on stage and in the field. Includes hard protective case. $199.99 – power-calls.com

ALPS Outdoorz Legend Layout Blind

Early-season hunts may be hot, but if you're stretched out in a low-profile ALPS Outdoorz Legend Layout Blind, you'll feel just as comfortable as a chaise lounge sinking in beach sand. Patented, Zero-Gravity chair design is the most comfortable layout blind seat on the market. Waterproof floor, roomy nylon skin decked-out with abundant stubble straps, zippered flag doors, zippered rear door access to storage area, backpack carry straps, and padded headrest. Be sure and load-up with sun block because no-blind offers better napping potential. Tan or camo skin - snow cover available for better days. One-year limited warranty. $299.99 – alpsoutdoorsz.com

Thermacell MR300 Portable Mosquito Repeller Hunt

The Thermacell MR300 Portable Mosquito Repeller Hunt Pack provides hours of scent-free, mess-free mosquito defense up to 15 feet. Ideal for early-season hunts when mosquitos can be unbearable. DEET free synthetic allethrin formula is inspired by repellent extracts found in plants. Hunt pack includes one repeller, camo holster, clip, 12-hour fuel cartridge, and 4-hour repellent mats (both available separately to restock). No batteries or cords needed. $29.99 – thermacell.com

Power Calls Tuning Kit

Terrible sounding waterfowl calls may not be a simple matter of operator error. The Power Calls Tuning Kit includes the tools and a selection of reeds you'll need to dismantle, clean, and tune a variety of different brands of duck and goose calls. The hard case fits perfectly into your hunting bag for on-the-go tuning when you need to prove to your hunting partner that it's not the call that sounds awful. $39.99 – power-calls.com 

YETI Tundra 350

Move back to the front of the cool kid pack with a gigantic YETI Tundra 350 hard cooler. It'll hold enough beverages for even the most-lively pickle ball league playoff tournaments, and you can use it for a bench to work on your new e-bike in front of your teammates - so they know you never skip leg day. Iced up, it'll still hold a bunch of absurdly huge catfish, a quartered elk, or multiple limits of giant Canada geese on ice to avoid spoilage before you have a chance to process them.  $1500 – yeti.com

Beretta A300 Ultima

The Beretta A300 Ultima is the newest addition to the reliable A300 shotgun series. Features larger bolt handle and bolt release for easy manipulation in adverse conditions and Beretta's Kick-Off recoil reduction system is easy on the shoulder for high-volume dove hunts. Available in 3-inch chambered 12- and 20-gauge with 28-inch barrel threaded for MobilChoke choke tubes. Black synthetic or Mossy Oak Bottomland $1,049 – beretta.com  

Kent Fasteel+ Ultra High Performance Layered Steel Shotshells

New Kent Fasteel+ Ultra High Performance Layered Steel Shotshells feature two sizes of binary layered precision plated shot for optimal pattern density and uniformity. The smaller shot sizes draft behind larger sizes leading to tight, devastating lethality at bone breaking velocities. Currently available in 3-inch 12- gauge, 1 ¼-ounce, 1450fps – 20-gauge, 1-ounce, 1350fps. Available shot size combinations ranging from BBx2(12-gauge only), 2x4, and 4x6. 25 round boxes or 250 cases $33.95 - $339.95 – kentcartridge.com

Winchester Xpert High Velocity Steel

Winchester Xpert High Velocity Steel has proven itself in the field and on the water time and again. Many public lands require non-toxic shot, regardless of what species is being hunting. 2 3/4 inch 12- and 20-gauge Xperts are standard options for doves and decoying teal. Available in 1-ounce and 1 1/8 ounce 12-gauge, and 3/4 ounce 20-gauge, loaded with 6 or 7 shot by the box or the case. $11.99/$129.99 – winchester.com 

ALPS Outdoorz Deluxe Dove Belt

The ALPS Outdoorz Deluxe Dove Belt is all that and more. Built with rugged 600-denier fabric, it features heavy-duty 2-inch webbing waist belt with durable buckle, two "hold-open" shell pockets for quick access to shells, large game pouch with TechMesh bottom for airflow and drainage, and water bottle holder. Pockets can be adjusted for personal preference and easy cleaning. Coyote brown or Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Habitat $69.99 – alpsoutdoorz.com

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