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December Connecticut River Duck & Goose

A modular late-season duck and goose setup for December hunts on the Connecticut River around Walpole, New Hampshire, built around short truck-to-water access, condition-driven layering, and conditional upriver boat access.
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Matt Anderson

December / late season
Connecticut River, Walpole, New Hampshire
Usually a couple of days at a time
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System guide

System Overview

The group can pull into a corn field and has roughly a 20-yard walk through the treeline to the setup. Most hunting equipment goes to the water and blind. Unused clothing, additional ammunition, first aid, cooler, and bird-processing equipment remain at the truck. Boat access upriver is conditional and is used only when the dog is not present.

  • December duck and goose hunting on the Connecticut River near Walpole, New Hampshire.
  • Trips usually last a couple of days and are based from a friend's cabin.
  • Ducks and geese are both primary targets.
  • Approximately 20-yard access from the corn-field staging area through the treeline.
  • Most hunting equipment goes to the water and blind.
  • Unused layers, additional ammunition, first aid, cooler, and processing equipment remain at the truck.
  • Boat access is an option only when the dog is not present.
  • The truck serves as accessible layer storage and, in severe cold, a warming station.
At a glance

System Highlights

57Total items
Rig'Em Right Original pre-rigged decoy anchors
18Field Support
Northern Flight BONE-DRY breathable hunting chest waders in TrueTimber Prairie
17Clothing
Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 A.I. — model 12301
8Weapons & Optics
Cabela's Transporter 1200 2.0 Fanny Pack
5Pack & Carry