Duck & Goose Gift Guide

When it comes to finding the best gifts for waterfowl hunters, you want gear that’s functional, durable, and built to make long mornings in the blind or long walks to the field easier. Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned duck slayer, a die-hard goose chaser, or someone just starting their waterfowl journey, these gifts from top hunting brands will earn a permanent spot in the field.

Here’s your ultimate gift guide for duck and goose hunters — featuring Christmas gifts for duck hunters, the best goose hunting gear gifts, and top waterfowling essentials.

Budget-Friendly Gifts & Stocking Stuffers

Dirty Duck Coffee – Premium Waterfowlers Roast

Every early-morning hunter needs one thing: caffeine. Dirty Duck Coffee brings bold, smooth roasts designed by hunters, for hunters. Perfect for the blind or the thermos, it’s a thoughtful stocking stuffer that fuels long sits in the marsh. Pair it with a new travel mug for a simple but high-impact gift.

With 100% Arabica beans, Dirty Duck delivers premium flavor in every cup—whether you prefer robust, earthy blends or light, fruity notes. The Slayer team’s favorites? Morning Wood, a bold roast that keeps you sharp in the field, and Cinnamon Teal, a sweet-and-spicy twist that feels like fall in a mug.

Pro Tip: Dirty Duck also offers a subscription service so hunters can save money and keep the coffee flowing all season long. Because for waterfowlers, the season never really ends—it just shifts from the marsh to the coffee pot.

High Performance Waterfowl Calls

Looking for a budget-friendly gift that still packs serious performance? Slayer’s Mallard Reaper duck call and Dagger goose call deliver premium sound and American-made craftsmanship at a price point that makes them perfect stocking stuffers.

• Reaper Duck Call ($58) – Easy to blow and built for both beginners and seasoned waterfowlers, this call produces crisp, ducky tones that finish birds in close. Compact and durable, it’s a go-to option for hunters chasing mallards in any flyway.
  
• Dagger Goose Call ($72) – Designed for Canada goose hunters, the Dagger brings versatility and power in a small package. From deep honks to sharp clucks, it’s tuned to handle everything from early-season residents to late-season migrators.

Gift Tip: Both calls are budget-conscious upgrades that add serious value to a hunter’s lanyard. They’re small enough to slip into a stocking, but big enough to make a noticeable impact in the field—and when purchased together in this waterfowl bundle, you’ll save 10%.

The Refuge Hat

Hunters know the power of a good refuge — a place where birds rest, gather, and return season after season. Inspired by that heritage, The Refuge from Slayer’s Seven Series brings classic waterfowling roots together with bold, structured style.

Built on a modern 7-panel frame with a medium-high crown, this hat pairs a khaki front with a retro-inspired back, delivering a look that’s just as sharp around town as it is in the duck blind. The semi-curved bill offers versatile wear, while the performance mesh back keeps air flowing during long hunts or warm afternoons. Inside, a buttery-soft sweatband ensures all-day comfort, and the adjustable snapback closure creates a custom fit for any hunter.

At $40, The Refuge is a budget-friendly gift that blends heritage, function, and fashion — perfect for stuffing stockings or topping off a holiday gear haul.

Slayer Calls – Learn to Call Video Subscription

Not every hunter has a mentor in the blind, but that doesn’t mean they can’t sharpen their calling game. Slayer’s Learn to Call subscription delivers bite-sized, how-to video lessons that break down the fundamentals of duck and goose calling into easy, practical steps.

For just $24.99 per year, hunters get unlimited access to expert instruction they can revisit anytime—whether it’s mastering a simple quack, refining a comeback call, or dialing in goose honks and clucks. This digital gift is perfect for new hunters eager to build confidence, or seasoned waterfowlers who want to expand their range of sounds.

Affordable, accessible, and effective, it’s one of the best budget-friendly gifts for waterfowlers you can give this season.

Mid-Range Gear ($100–$350)

Fowler Hide Supply – 3-Piece Game Tote

A waterfowl hunt isn’t complete without a way to carry out the day’s success, and the 3-Piece Game Tote from Fowler Hide Supply is built to do it in style. Crafted from bridle leather hot-stuffed with oils for water resistance and finished with natural brass hardware that won’t corrode or tarnish, this tote is as durable as it is functional.

• Includes 2 Game Hangers for versatile carry options
• Holds 12+ birds with a single hanger per side
• Large D-Rings allow up to 7 individual game hangers per side
• Swivel snaps make it easy to remove hangers from the shoulder piece when in the blind, marsh, or for pictures

Built for reliability in wet, harsh conditions, this tote combines rugged craftsmanship with timeless design. At $120, it’s a mid-range gear gift that every waterfowler will appreciate—and one they’ll use season after season.

Migra Ammunition – Stack Load Steel Shotshells

No waterfowler can ever have too many shells, which makes Migra Ammunition one of the most practical and exciting gifts you can give. Built specifically for duck and goose hunting, Migra’s Stack Load Steel Shotshells use innovative blended shot technology—combining multiple shot sizes in a single shell for tighter patterns, harder hits, and maximum versatility. Whether it’s mallards in the timber or honkers in the cornfield, Migra delivers pure power and precision with no fillers, just premium steel shot manufactured in small batches for consistency and reliability.

With blistering muzzle velocity and patent-pending loads, these shells give hunters an edge in the field by covering a wider range of situations with fewer boxes of ammo. The result? Improved kill ratios and deadly, dependable performance across ducks, geese, and other waterfowl.

Pro Tip for Gift Givers: Ammo is personal. Hunters have strong preferences for gauge and shot size—so if you want to surprise them, you’ll need to be a little sneaky. Pay attention to the boxes they already use, peek at their blind bag, or casually ask about what’s working for them this season. Get it right, and you’ll be the hero of their next hunt. 

OnX Hunt – Elite Membership

When it comes to waterfowl hunting, knowledge is power—and the OnX Hunt Elite Membership delivers it in spades. This digital gift goes far beyond maps, giving hunters the ability to scout smarter, hunt more efficiently, and stay legal no matter where the season takes them.

With Elite access, hunters unlock nationwide private land boundaries and ownership info, covering 985 million acres of public land and 147 million private properties across all 50 states. Tap on any parcel to see landowner details and acreage—perfect for knowing where you can legally set up, access a trail easement, or track down that hidden honey hole.

Whether it’s finding the best access to a duck marsh, confirming where private ground ends, or planning a new hunt in another state, OnX gives waterfowlers the confidence to explore. And the best part? It’s not just for the season. This is a 365-day gift that keeps working long after the last flight of geese has passed.

At just $99/year, the Elite Membership is a high-value, mid-range gift that every serious duck and goose hunter will use all year long.

Decoy Dancer – WhipSplash Motion Decoy

Waterfowl hunting isn’t just about the hunt—it’s about bringing birds in close and putting food on the table after. That’s where Decoy Dancer’s WhipSplash comes in. This hand-built motion decoy is designed to create lifelike wing action that ducks can’t ignore, pulling them from a distance and convincing even wary migrators to finish boots down.

The WhipSplash is the most effective and durable pull-string spinning wing decoy on the market. With each tug of the cord, the wings flutter and spin like a stretching duck or a settling flock. This subtle yet deadly motion not only catches the eye of passing birds but also puts pressured ducks at ease. Best of all, it’s legal in all 50 states, making it a versatile addition to any spread.

Crafted in a small shop in Warren, Oregon, each decoy is hand-built, tuned, and tested before heading into the marshes, rivers, and fields. That attention to detail ensures years of reliable performance in the toughest hunting conditions.

Gift Tip: At around $100–$200, the WhipSplash is a perfect mid-range gear gift—a serious upgrade without breaking the bank. For hunters who value American-made craftsmanship and an edge in the field, it’s a standout choice. Pair it with the Decoy Dancer EZ Oven for the ultimate hunt-to-table combo—motion that finishes ducks at your feet and tools that make wild game shine at dinner.

DSD Canada Goose Decoys – The Gold Standard

If you really want to blow a hunter away, give them Dave Smith Decoys (DSD) Canada Goose decoys. Known for unmatched realism and durability, DSDs are the gold standard for serious goose hunters. A spread built with these decoys can turn wary honkers into committed, feet-down birds—a true bucket-list gift that transforms the hunt.

DSD offers three distinct lines of large Canada goose decoys, each tailored to different hunting styles and scenarios. Whether you’re chasing early-season honkers or grinding out January hunts, these decoys deliver lifelike body postures, flawless paint schemes, and incredible durability. Hunters can choose the line that best matches their setup while knowing every DSD decoy is hand-crafted with the same commitment to realism.

Price Range: Expect to spend $180–$250 per 4-pack, making these a premium addition to any spread.

DSD doesn’t just set the bar for geese. Their A.C.E. Mallards are engineered with an innovative keel system that finishes weary greenheads from September through January. Built with the same cutting-edge realism as their goose decoys, these mallards add versatility for hunters chasing both ducks and geese.

Price Range: Around $160–$200 per 6-pack, depending on configurations.

Gift Tip: DSD decoys are a premium splurge, perfect for hunters who already have the basics covered. Adding even a half-dozen to someone’s spread is a game-changing upgrade they’ll appreciate every time birds lock wings and drop into the decoys.

The Ultimate Duck Call Collection

One of the most shopped bundles this holiday season, Slayer’s Ultimate Hybrid Duck Call Collection is built for hunters who want it all. At the center is the Yolo Bypass Hybrid Duck Call, a groundbreaking single-reed that blends cutdown power with acrylic durability. Tuned with five interchangeable reeds, it adapts to timber or open water with lifelike mallard sounds that bring ducks in close.

Bundle includes:

• Yolo Bypass Hybrid Duck Call + Tuning Kit (5 reeds)
• Whistler’s Mother 4-in-1 Duck Whistle
• FieldPRO Waterfowl Lanyard
• Field Dresser by HUTO
• Slayer Field Dry Bag

With durable construction, innovative O-ring and straight-frame design, plus customizable engraving, the Yolo Bypass is already a fan favorite. Add in Slayer’s most-trusted gear, and this 20%-off bundle becomes a holiday best-seller at $287.

Premium Gear ($400–$1,100+)

Chêne Gear – Premium Waterfowl Apparel

When it comes to waders and technical apparel, Chêne Gear sets the standard. Built tough for flooded timber, icy mornings, and long hunts, their gear combines durability, comfort, and performance in a way that outlasts cheaper alternatives. This is the kind of apparel that serious waterfowlers dream of finding under the tree.

Purpose-built for a broad thermal range, the Flyweigh Jacket ($400) delivers lightweight warmth, flexibility, and breathability hunters need to handle unpredictable conditions. Featuring PrimaLoft® Silver Insulation ThermoPlume® with Cross Core™ technology, it fuses synthetic down insulation fibers with aerogel technology for next-level heat retention and temperature regulation. Add in water- and wind-resistant fabric, a fully adjustable hood, LYCRA® wrist cuffs, and hand-warmer pockets, and you’ve got a jacket that performs on any flyway.

Other Chêne Favorites

• Chêne Waders ($1,100+) – The backbone of the brand. Fully seam-sealed, breathable, and built to survive seasons of abuse in flooded timber.
  
• Technical Base Layers ($100–$150) – Essential for keeping hunters dry and comfortable when layering for long sits in the marsh.

Gift Tip: With price points ranging from $200 for layering vests to over $1,000 for waders, Chêne offers options for both mid-range and high-end holiday spending. No matter which piece you choose, it’s an investment gift that any serious duck hunter will use for years.

Decoy Cartz – Honker Hauler Standard

For the hardcore waterfowler who runs big spreads, the Honker Hauler Standard ($875 + $100 shipping) is the ultimate upgrade. Built from lightweight, durable aluminum tubing, this cart is designed to handle the grind of goose and duck hunting. With a massive 54-cubic-foot, 400 lb capacity, it can carry 5–6 dozen full-body Canada goose decoys, hundreds of rags or windsocks, dozens of duck decoys, layout blinds, guns, ammo, and more.

Key features make this cart a hunter’s dream:

• Tailgate design for easy loading and unloading of decoys or sleds.
• Removable 26-inch pneumatic wheels rated for 400 lbs each.
• Folds flat in seconds (4’W x 5’-9”L x 1’D) for easy storage and transport.
  Push-pull “stretcher” design so two hunters can maneuver it over ditches or rough terrain.
• Industrial PVC-coated mesh bag that’s self-draining and rot-resistant.

Weighing only 48 lbs without wheels and featuring a wide, stable wheelbase and low center of gravity, the Honker Hauler is tough, efficient, and purpose-built for hauling heavy loads across fields.

At nearly $1,000 shipped, this cart sits at the top end of holiday spending—but for a serious goose hunter, it’s the kind of investment that pays off season after season.

Gunner Kennels – Long Haul Bundle

For hunters who share the blind and the road with their four-legged partner, the Gunner Long Haul Bundle ($720) is the ultimate investment in safety and comfort. This kit includes everything needed for worry-free travel:

• G1™ Kennel – The market’s safest dog crate, the only double-walled, 5 Star Crash-Test Certified kennel proven to save lives. Twice the impact protection and superior thermal properties make it the gold standard.
• Tie-Down Strap Kit – Custom cambuckles anchor the kennel securely for true crash-tested safety.
• Orthopedic Kennel Bed – Built with 680D ballistic nylon and a 2" cooling memory foam cushion for lasting comfort.
• Personalized Name Plate – A custom touch that makes the kennel truly your dog’s.

Made to last a lifetime and backed by a lifetime guarantee, Gunner Kennels aren’t just another piece of gear—they’re a commitment to your retriever’s safety. Rugged enough for road trips to Canada or early mornings at the marsh, this bundle delivers peace of mind and premium comfort in one package.

Gift Tip: At $720, the Long Haul Bundle is a premium gift at the top end of holiday spending, but for hunters who consider their dog family, there’s no better way to show you care.

Final Thoughts

Shopping for the best gifts for waterfowl hunters doesn’t have to be a guessing game. From premium calls and decoys to coffee, ammo, and dog kennels, these gifts check every box—practical, high-quality, and built for the hardcore duck and goose hunter lifestyle.

Whether you’re looking to surprise a loved one or treat yourself this season, you can’t go wrong with gear from these trusted hunting brands.