r/Waterfowl

Hi all,

I am looking to try waterfowl hunting this year and interested in getting a better understanding of 1. What gear I need vs what is nice to have, 2. General scouting tips/what to look for when scouting, and 3. on day of hunting how early should you set up I have read things saying 1 or so hours before it starts getting light and heard about others setting up 3-4 hours before so they don’t have a spot taken. I am in NJ of that matters and I have a kayak I can use if needed and dog I plan to introduce to waterfowl (currently we just hunted upland game last year). I appreciate any advice/tips!

Hey just curious if anyone has recommendations on sizing on Frogg Toggs Grand Refuge Waders. I’m 5”11, 160, not a big guy. I’ve worn size 9 in every other brand of waders but tried on a size 10 of Frogg Toggs and it was massive. Considering sizing down to 8, any recommendations??

Looks like they got their approval, excited to check it out.

“Based on this review, the FWS has determined that the provided CIC shot product is
compliant with current regulations for approved nontoxic shot used in migratory bird
hunting under 50 CFR 20.21(j).”

https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2026-06/mb-memorandum\_review-of-new-corrosion-inhibited-copper-shot\_6.26.26.pdf?fbclid=IwVERDUASruBhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeEco-z8LyWbNsayG8IlZda9Pk6bMTTEqMF2jEQQDB23-Jcwz3wR4cW6gY3d8\_aem\_g6IHzwSbs94xNZjV3bDyQg

I'm in the market for my first Lares but it has been nothing but frustration. I feel like most of the drops are being snipped by collectors who just want to put them on a shelf. I'm looking for a hybrid (preferably new) but don't care what it looks like.

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Does anyone know of a brick and mortar that carries Lares within a couple hours of Knoxville?

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I've checked the bigger west Tennessee stores and it seems they stopped carrying them.

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I would greatly appreciate any help finding a call for someone who is actually going to hunt it.