If you are one, or live with one, you know that waterfowlers have everything they need, and then some! We are some of the hardest people to shop for during the holidays, so what do you buy for the guy or gal that already has it all? We’re here to show you that the little things matter most, there is always room for one more, and how extra items can be worth their weight in gold. If you’ve ever been without or have otherwise missed something in your blind bag, these stocking stuffers are sure to put a smile on your face this holiday season.

Headlamp

By now you’ve long been rocking your favorite nightlight and this tool is absolutely essential for those early morning boat rides and setting the decoy spread, but have you ever forgotten your lamp or run out of batteries? Ever wished you had an extra light in the blind bag or glove box? This may seem like a simple little stocking stuffer, but we think you’ll be very pleased to have an extra the next time you need one.

Wool Socks

If you’re like me, the most important thing I carry in my blind bag, is an extra pair of wool socks; for when my feet are warm and dry, I’ll hunt all day long. As tough as we are as waterfowlers, chilled, soggy feet tend to cripple us. Be sure to remind your waterfowler about the last time they cried and complained about cold, wet feet when they criticize you for the contents of their stocking this Christmas morn and you’ll be sure to be the holiday hit with these sock stuffers.

Finisher Tool

“The Finisher” tool from Adrenal-Line has become a staple duck blind accessory, synonymous with quickly, cleanly and humanely dispatching crippled ducks and geese without damaging any trophy birds you pick up on your hunts. The Finisher comes in a few sizes and nearly every color and waterfowl species paint scheme out there. This feature-packed product now touts itself additionally as a choke tube wrench, screwdriver and bottle opener and is easily worn on your lanyard or jacket to rest right where you need it.

Training Bumpers/Dummies

A fresh new bumper or training dummy is a great stuffer to replace the worn out, rotten, stinky ones that even the dog no longer wants to retrieve. If you’re training a new pup this spring, keeping an extra bumper in your training bag and truck gives you the opportunity to show pup the variety of conditions and scenarios he needs to be a successful retriever. And every handler knows how to take advantage of an impromptu training moment or how simply giving pup a few fun bumpers on a slow, bird-less morning can keep him or her happy.

Christmas Candy

Ok, maybe there are two things we need to stay happy in the blind — warm feet and a steady stream of snacks. If you don’t devour the edibles in your stocking on Christmas Day, these tasty treats make an excellent addition to every blind bag buffet. The high-caloric chocolates and protein-packed peanut brittles deliver the energy we need to battle the late season elements and hunt hard, but spare us the Candy Canes, nobody is going to be slurping on a sugar stick next to their best buds in the blind.

Extras

If your waterfowler doubles as a grill master, set them up with some savory rubs, shakes and sauces from Traeger, and enjoy testing out new recipes and delectable dishes after the next hunt. For the tech gurus, keep your waterfowler on-track and in-line with a subscription to the On X Hunt mobile app. For the trigger-happy shooter, check out the selection of ammo options from Browning, Winchester or Apex. And don’t forget about the power of the fantastic plastic, yes, gift cards are the ultimate safety net for the waterfowler that truly does have it all. Head on over to www.splitreed.com to check out some hot holiday deals from our partners and affiliates.

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Stocking Stuffers for Waterfowlers