What’s in your duck-hunting shell bucket?

November 15, 2014 Capt. Steve Himel Sidebars, Waterfowl & Duck Hunting

A properly stocked shell bucket is a must for waterfowlers. Here are some essentials every hunter should have at his disposal:

• Non-toxic shells — No. 4s, No. 5s or No. 6s.

• Duck calls and whistles

• Mosquito spray or a ThermaCell

• Bottled water

• Flashlights and headlamps

• Hand-held GPS units

• A small first-aid kit

• A sierra saw for cutting brush

• A small tool kit or Leatherman tool

• Hearing protection

• A duck strap

• Toilet paper in a Zip-Loc bag

• Licenses, and state and federal duck stamps

• Lease maps and proof of permission to hunt

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Capt. Steve Himel has hunted and fished in Southeast Louisiana for over 45 years. He operates Marshland Adventures, LLC and has been a freelance outdoor writer for the past 16 years. He is a member of the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association.