What's in my blind bag?

Sometimes it’s hard to decide what to bring on a hunt. Situational awareness comes with experience but let’s start with the basics! There are tons of options for blind bags. A simple backpack or shoulder bag works great!

Essentials:

• Licenses: Find what you need here.

• Ammo: The type of ammo you need depends on the type of waterfowl or game hunted and the type of shotgun you have. Most shotguns used in waterfowl hunting require 2 and 3/4 in or 3 in steel shot shells. When buying, pay attention to the size of your shotgun as it’s easy to mix ammo up and buy the wrong size. While other sizes of ammo will work, a list of recommended ammo for the waterfowl hunts offered through Bolled Flight are size 2, 3 or 4 steel shot. If you’re unsure if a size will work, please reach out and Julia will be happy to help find the best fit for you. A few recommended ammo options are below and can be found in most outdoor stores.

  • Kent Cartridge Fasteel 2.0

  • Federal Premium HEVI-Bismuth

  • Migra Ammunitions Staxd Load

• Duck call(s)

• Headlamp: This is great for providing light during the early morning hours while setting up for your hunt. You can find them at most WalMarts, Academy Sports or similar stores.

• Water bottle: Stay hydrated!

• Hearing protection: This can be as cheap or high class as you’d like but just remember that hearing protection is cheaper than hearing aids in the long run. A few top-notch options are Walker’s or Alclair Outdoors.

• First Aid Kit: This is a must-have for any hunt. Better to have and not need than to need and not have.

Beneficial additions:

• Toilet paper/wipes: IYKYK.

• SHEWEE: Yeah you read it right! This is a game changer for gals to use the restroom outdoors.

• Your favorite snacks: Never know when hunger will strike. Hunting is much more fun when you aren’t thinking about your next meal.

• HotHands: They make feet warmers too! Great to add in your boots or throw in your pockets. Find them at WalMart, Amazon and similar stores.

• Gloves

• Neck Gaiter: Great for keeping your neck, nose and ears warm on cold mornings.

• Game strap: These are great for holding and separating birds for each individual.

• Knife or multitool: The Leatherman tool or any Templar pocket knives are perfect when you’re in a pinch or to clean birds after your hunt.

• Sunglasses

• Extra gun choke

• Gun oil

• Zip ties

• Duct tape

• Rag to clean the gun