Tip #6: Make Old Decoys Look Like New

To make old decoys look like new, spray them with Armor All or WD40.

--Regional Director Wayne Steele.

Tip #5: Carry Fresh Water for Retrievers

In recent years there have been an alarming number of reports of retrievers getting sick and even dying from drinking tainted water from small wetlands.  One way to avoid this problem is to bring plenty of fresh water for dogs so they won’t drink from ponds.  Squirt bottles work best for dogs.

 --Board member Bob Johnson

Tip #4: There’s Nothing This Stuff Can’t Do

For emergency wader repair, bring along a roll of duct tape.

--Board member Dan Hughes

Tip #3: Bag It

Putting your wallet, hunting license and cash in a zip lock bag keeps it dry if you take an unplanned dip.

--Regional Support Manager Jason Tharpe.

Tip #2: Keep Your ‘Stuff’ Dry

You never know when you’ll need dry matches, bandages or a couple of aspirin.  And when you need them, you really need them.  Place small items that may come in handy in film canisters and tuck them in the pockets of your hunting jacket.  That way they’ll always be there—dry—when you need them.  You can even store them in the shell holders of your hunting vest.

--Editor Dan Nelson

Tip #1 : Use Some Wind Socks

When setting field decoys for ducks or geese, scatter a few wind sock decoys  around the spread.  If there’s even a slight breeze, the movement from the wind socks will make the spread look more lifelike.

--Editor Dan Nelson