Waterfowl season is just around the corner. It is time to start checking your gear now, rather than waiting the night before you hunt. It is easy for us to prepare for big game hunting, as it usually requires several or more days in the field. We often take our waterfowl hunting for granted because we can go waterfowl hunting on short notice and often close to home. I have seen many hunters hit the duck blind, having forgotten a piece of equipment, or their equipment in disrepair.