Kuiu Upland Field Vest
The Upland Field Vest from Kuiu is made with durable 500D Cordura fabric and sports an adjustable yoke for a custom fit. Engineered to transfer the weight of a great day in the field to its load-bearing waist belt, it sports a large game pouch in the rear that is accompanied by a zippered backpack compartment and twin front pouches to hold shells and other quick access items. The vest also has two water bottle pouches—water bottles included. $299; kuiu.com
TriStar Cypher X
The TriStar Cypher X is a lightweight and reliable over/under that’s as affordable as it is good looking. Available in 12-, 20-, 16- and 28-gauge, as well as .410, the Cypher X features a deluxe, oil finished Turkish walnut stock and an aluminum receiver to keep weight at 6.5 pounds or less. It sports 28-inch barrels, a vent rib, auto ejectors, a tang safety/barrel selector, a fiber-optic front sight and five extended choke tubes. $979-$999; tristararms.com
Federal Premium Upland Paper
A modern game load with a classic feel—and smell—Federal Premium Upland Paper shotshells feature extra-hard, copper-plated lead shot inside an old-school waxed-paper hull. Ideal for pheasants, grouse, quail and small game, the new Upland Paper shotshells are available in six different 12-gauge and 20-gauge loads, delivering either 1¼ ounces or 1 ounce of No. 4, No. 5 and No. 6 shot, so you’ve got plenty of options to suit all your wingshooting needs. $44.99; federalpremium.com
Spandau S2 20-Gauge
If you’re in the market for an affordable shotgun that’ll perform well beyond its price point, then the Spandau S2 should be on your radar. Now available in 20-gauge, the inertia-operated S2 sports a large loading gate, a red fiber-optic front sight and is available with a 24- or 28-inch barrel tapped for Benelli Mobil chokes. You can have this 6-pound, 1-ounce shotgun in a classic wood stock or with a synthetic stock in Mossy Oak Bottomland camo. $527.99-$619.99; spandauarms.com
Browning Flushing Meadows Jacket and Upland Chaps
As dependable as the company’s shotguns, Browning hunting clothing will stand up to many seasons of abuse. Made for early- to mid-season hunts, the new Flushing Meadows Jacket is a water-resistant softshell complete with a built-in bird bag, hand warmer pockets and an adjustable hood. The durable, cotton-canvas Upland Chaps sport briar-resistant overlays, leg snaps and double-size adjustment loops for a customized fit. $189.99/jacket, $74.99/chaps; browning.com
Winchester Magnum Dove
The new high-brass Magnum Dove load from Winchester boasts high-velocity, heavy payloads and dense patterns. Available in 12-gauge and 20-gauge, Magnum Dove is packed with a custom blend of No. 7½ and No. 9 lead shot—1¼ ounces in the 12-gauge load and 1 ounce in the 20-gauge. With muzzle velocities of 1400 fps and 1300 fps, respectively, and high pellet counts, Magnum Dove is sure to be your go-to shell for the season opener and beyond. $18.99; winchester.com
Cabela’s Oversized Dove Decoy 4-Pack
You’re sure to bring more birds to your corner of the field with these easy-to-tote Oversized Dove decoys from Cabela’s. A lifelike paint scheme and detailed feather pattern, along with their increased size, make these durable decoys easy to spot from a distance. With three deployment options built into each decoy—a ground stake mount, alligator clip and a hanging eyelet—you can customize your spread for increased realism and fast-flying action. $19.99; cabelas.com
Mojo Pocket Pick Stick
Whether the duck action has you emptying multiple boxes of shells or you’re running through a whole case of dove loads south of the border, there’s always a downside to having so much fun: the cleanup. The collapsible magnetic Pocket Pick Stick from Mojo Outdoors makes the shell game easy and saves your knees from a whole lot of bending over. The Pocket Pick Stick weighs next to nothing and fits easily in your pack until the hunt is over. $29.99; mojooutdoors.com
