Duck Camp | Fall 2022

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Special thanks to our photogrpahers: John Dunaway, Isaac Neale, Ben Matthews, Dave Fason, Teddy Kelley, Nick Kelly, Asher Koles, Daniel Hublein And to our creatives: Ryan Brod, Michele Hoelscher, and Joelle Cubero

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Transition

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Renewal.

Teal are flying, and I mean

We’re plugged into the annual cycle, as

really flying, on the veering

preparedness transitions into the doing

winds that signal fall’s

and we transition from passive hunters

arrival. All that blind prep,

into active ones.

the endless onX map-searches, the shell hoarding, it’s paying off in the form of blue and green-winged specimens stacked at our feet.

From shooting light to the midnight campfire, we’re soaking up every minute because we know what it’s like to be starved for times like these.

Whether we ease or run full-speed into fall, the season brings an undeniable sense of renewal.

But even before the chilled air tipped off the trees to seasonal change, we scouted every hole in the timber

Though, maybe we’re not always as sensitive to the shifting winds, and instead take our cues from the arrival of chaotic college football sounds. Maybe we’re just as excited for the wader-snacking, camp-mug-passing and blind-napping.

We think that’s renewing as much as anything.

Fall is exactly why We Make Outdoor Goods to Help You Outdoor Good – whether it’s still 100 degrees, or already snowing, we’ll be out there with you, taking nothing for granted.

before it flooded, prepared our

See you

dogs for signs of coveys, and

out there!

meticulously placed trail cams thinking “this is the year”.

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Choose your shirt.

Choose your adventure.

We designed our lightweight outdoor shirts from scratch, adding all our favorite details for optimal performance and comfort.

Low Profile Breathable 100% Nylon

Available in Short and Long Sleeve

Supplex Offers UPF40+Sun Protection

Vents for Airflow and Freedom of Movemet

Lightweight Hunting Shirt $

89 - 99

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BR E AT HABLE HU NT TECH SHIRT

A perfect combination of lightweight breathability and durable protection. If you live in a warmer climate or enjoy early season hunts, this is your go-to. Available in all of our camos and solids.

Hidden Chest Pocket

Upland

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Midland

Wetland

Signature Fishing Shirt

Lightweight Hunting Shirt

Lightweight Hunting Shirt

“I’ve tried on so many fishing shirts, and all of

This thing is great, even now while it’s hot in

“From turkey hunting to deer hunting and

them have a terrible fit. Duck Camp got the fit,

Texas, Great Lake shirt or even just to walk

everything in between, these are the best and

features, material and feel just right. This shirt

around in. Keeps me cool, and as a large man

most durable shirts I’ve ever owned. ” - DEAN W.

looks great and feels great.” - TO DD J.

it’s hard to do” - C HAND LER B .

Low Profile Vents for Airflow and Freedom

Available in Short and Long Sleeve

of Movemet

Signature Fishing Shirt

Magnetic

89 - 99

Pocket on the

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BR E AT HAB LE FISH TECH SHIRT

Left Chest

No matter how much time you spend on the water, it’s never enough. We’ve spent years perfecting ovur go-to fishing shirt so you can make the most out of that precious time.

Lightweight 100% Nylon with Mechanical Stretch for Full Range

Microfiber Sunglasses Chamois

of Motion and UPF50+ Sun Protection

Current Blue

Teton Plaid

Smoke

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Take a load off, with the lightest shirt around.

Our bamboo collection delivers premium, ultrasoft comfort and is available in two different weights. You can find the right shirt for the job – even if that job’s just relaxing around camp.

Charcoal

Woodland

Lightweight

Original

Lightest, quick-drying fabric and a flipper pocket. Perfect for fishing and casual warm weather wear.

Slightly thicker, great for cool or warm weather and available in camos. Great as a light layer or for warm weather hunting.

Available as

Available as

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Why Bamboo?

Beachwood/bamboo is the softest face fabric we’ve come across yet. With naturally built in UPF protection, breathability, and moisture wicking, we think you’ll love it too.

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Lightweight Bamboo When it’s hot outside the water’s calling your name, this is the shirt you’re reaching for. Featuring our lightest, quick-drying fabric and a flipper pocket, it’s perfect for fishing the late summer and early fall.

Available as:

44

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LIGHT WEIGHT BAMBO O HO ODIE | $64 Dirt Road

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54

$

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• 48% Bamboo Viscose, 47% Polyester, 5% Spandex

• Moisture Wicking

• UP20+

• Low Profile Chest Pocket

• Quick-Dry

S COUT SHORTS | $54 Lark

Lightweight Bamboo Pocket Tees $44

“Just got back from Phoenix Arizona where I golfed two days in a row, 18 holes a day....and I gotta say there is no shade in Arizona for a Midwest guy. First day got burnt, second day I put on the shirt and it saved my life, sun protectant and kept me cool with the moisture wicking. Plus people were jealous, not as important but certainly a bonus.”

New Now available with camo pockets.

- MAT T E .

Moss/Woodland

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Rust Brown/Midland

Midland

Original Bamboo Our most versatile layer. The perfect foundation for any hunting kit, it can work as a standalone piece during warmer days, or underneath your outer layers when things cool off. (Bonus: it’s not too shabby for running errands, either.)

Available as:

$

54 - 59

• 66% Bamboo Viscose, 29% Cotton, 5% Spandex

$

64 - 69

• UPF30+ • Moisture Wicking

“Great all around hoody. I normally don’t wear camo patterns when I’m not hunting but this thing is too good and too comfortable. I find myself going for it when I’m lounging around or doing stuff in the garage.” - D OR N L .

“This shirt quickly became my favorite, it’s super comfortable and it fits well. It’s breathable enough to wear in hot weather and just heavy enough to keep the chills away in the 50’s and 60’s. One of the best ones I’ve had.” - C HAN CE E .

“Just the right balance for spring summer and fall. Works great as a layering piece when it is cold. Very comfortable.” - D E R E K

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Brush Jacket + Pants Wherever adventure calls, our Brush collection is ready to get you there. Each piece is constructed with a thick stretch canvas, providing the protection you need and the flexibility you want.

A reliable favorite – whether you’re on the hunt or back at camp.

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When the going gets tough the tough gets comfortable.

Brush Jacket 1 69

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73% Cotton, 25% Nylon Cordura, 2% Spandex

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Large Chest & Hand Pockets

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Antique Brass Trims

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FI E L D JAC KE T

Brush Pants $

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FIE LD PANTS

“These pants are super durable. Have two pairs. Work outside and have worn them almost every day for a few months. I’ve worn them camping, guiding, on a date. The pocket notch is nice for a knife clip. The

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73% Cotton, 25% Nylon Cordura, 2% Spandex

elastic knife pocket is great for cash. I use

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Classic 5 Pocket Design

the wader loops to clip on keys, AirPods,

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Knife Pocket

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Chap/Hip Wader Attachment

bandana.” - LB V.

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Warmer than a 4am cup of gas station coffee.

Our Campfire Shacket is along for the ride. With a cozy flannel exterior and soft grid-fleece lining, this is the perfect way to get a little more comfortable for those early morning drives and post-hunt drinks.

Campfire Shacket $

149

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FLE E C E G R I D - L I N ED OVERS H I RT

• 100% Cotton Moleskin Outer, 100% Recycled Polyester Fleece Grid Lining • Snap Closure Chest Pockets • Low Profile Hand Pockets

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Move fast.

Breathe easy.

Weightless Insulation 3DeFX+™ insulation offers a revolutionary amount of warmth, with a minimal amount of material by creating air pockets that recycles your body’s heat. The Airflow Insulated Vest, Jacket and Hoodie give you way more stretch, comfort, and breathability than your old puffer, while remaining almost weightless.

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Meet Airflow You don’t have to slow down just because the temperature drops. With our new Airflow face fabric technology, you’ll have the perfect layers to keep moving – right through the bitter end of the season.

Airflow provides the perfect mix of flexibility, breathability, and protection from the elements.

On top of it all, it feels practically weightless, making it ideal for just about any weather that has you reaching for an extra layer.

Super Soft CO DWR Treated Outer is Water and Wind

Mechanical Stretch

Resistant with a High

Moves with You,

UPF50+ Rating

Without Adding Weight

Shell Jacket Packs Into Chest Pocket

100% Recycled Nylon 30D Ripstop Face Fabric; Insulated Jackets and

Insulated Hoodie - Charcoal

Vest Feature 40 gr Toray 3DeFX+™ Insulation

Airflow

Airflow Insulated

Available as

Available as

Jacket $

99

Joggers $

79

Vest

Jacket

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$

179

229

Hoodie $

279

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The world didn’t need another pair of waders. So these aren’t just another pair of waders.

For starters, they don’t fit like a trash bag. Nor are they likely to end up in one. They stand up to the demands of the hunt without demanding your entire wallet. And they won’t leak, though they have an easy-access zipper just in case you need to take a… well, you get the idea.

We believe your waders should be held to the same standards as the rest of your hunting apparel. So we engineered ours for comfort and convenience – with simple, functional details like a MOLLE attachment system and a hidden zipper pocket for valuables. Just the essentials, executed to perfection. Because why add bells and whistles when a duck call will do?

All this is to say, we’re beyond proud to reveal our new waders. And if you hope they’re just like your old ones, prepare to be disappointed.

Introducing, the Duck Camp Waders.

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The moment we’ve been wading for.

Fleece Hand Warmer $

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FI E L D AC C E S S ORY

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Bonded Fleece Shell

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Plush Sherpa Fleece Liner

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Synthetic Fill Insulation

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Top Front Pocket

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Removable Belt and Loop Straps

Available in:

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Compatible with Waders!

Duck Camp Zip Wader $

Available in:

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BO OT FO OT WATER FOWLING WADER

Easily-adjustable, low profile suspension system ensures a proper fit, every time.

Sizes: Boot: 8 — 13 Wader: Small — XX-Large Length: Short, Regular, and Tall

Chest panel and side daisy chains are compatible with modular MOLLE attachments and other common accessories, like our handwarmer!

The asymmetrical zip front makes space for a pass-through chest pocket, offering a comfortable protected place for your hands.

Main body fabric is a quiet and durable blend of nylon and polyester, offering maximum breathability, while remaining entirely waterproof.

Integrated shin and knee padding adds protection and is removable for easy cleaning.

Web & DC Store Exclusive

1000g Thinsulate™ boots keep your feet warm and dry while the uninsulated upper allows for breathable, leak-free hunt.

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Jacket in Pin Oak

All purpose.

With purpose.

This is our workhorse, the ideal do-it-all option for most hunters. With each design decision, we sought the perfect balance: a shell that provides rugged protection without sacrificing flexibility; a true stealth fleece that’s still lightweight and breathable; all the technical details you want without the extras you don’t.

Vest in Woodland

Contact Soft Shell Jackets + Vest S O F T SHE L L HUNT SYSTEM

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90% Polyester Shell with DWR / Bonded Fleece Back, 10% Spandex

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DWR Treated Face Fabric Provides Water and Wind Resistance

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Mechanical Stretch and Quiet Face

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Adjustable Cuff & Waist/Hem

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3 Point Hood Adjustment (Jacket)

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Harness Pass-Through (Jacket)

Available as:

Vest

Jacket

149

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¼-Zip Hoodie $

169

Hoodie in Wetland

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These are super high quality hunting pants. The material, features, and design all are spot on for hunting. I think these are the best hunting pants for three reasons: 1) they don’t rip when caught in brambles, and 2) they are super comfortable in general, and 3) they don’t make you overheat when it is on the warmer side. - CONNOR R.

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These pants are going places.

Contact Pants

Tracker Pants

We built our hunting pants to go the distance.

Available in two different weights, each pair features our signature blend of tough outer protection and flexible four-way stretch, so that nothing can slow you down.

Contact Pants $

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S OF TSHE L L HU NT PANTS

Our most technical option, made to keep you warm and dry even in the most challenging conditions. Wear these on your next cold weather, big game pursuit.

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90% Polyester Shell with DWR / Bonded Fleece Back, 10% Spandex

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Mechanical Stretch and Quiet Face

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Chap/Hip Wader Attachment

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Zippered Side Pockets

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Articulated Leg

Tracker Pants $

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AL L-WE AT HE R PANTS

Lightweight, breathable and weather resistant – these are the pants you’ll be reaching for all-yearround. Perfect for all-game hunters in warm to temperate climates.

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97% Nylon, 3% Spandex with DWR

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4-Way Stretch // Double Weave

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Water-Resistant & Wind-Resistant

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Chap/Hip Wader Attachment

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Zippered Side Pockets

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Articulated Leg

Bonded Fleece Inner

Lightweight Double Weeve

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Introducing a new kind of tote.

Because we couldn’t find one that was good at getting all that gear back home, covered in mud or drenched in saltwater.

88L

36L

Mesh Gear Tote - MEDIUM | $ 99

Mesh Gear Tote - LARGE | $ 1 3 9

Dimensions: 15.5in L: x 11in W x 13in H (36L)

Dimensions: 21 in L x 15 in W x 17 in H (88L)

Perfect For: (1) Pair of Waders, a jacket, Ammo Box and Lunch Box

Perfect For: (1) Pair of Waders, Decoys, Jacket, Lunch Box, Coffee Jug, Boots

To create the perfect bag, we had to develop the perfect material: our innovative DryHaul Mesh. The ultimate

It breeeeathes.

combo of durability and breathability, it provides the rugged structure you need to haul unwieldy loads, while offering unrivaled airflow. And when your adventure’s over, cleaning the bag is as easy as hosing it off.

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Field goods that are better than good.

Made from a rugged waxed cotton, these pieces are made to take a beating, and develop a one-of-a-kind patina along the way.

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BELTED GAME BAG SE T | $159 LIGHT WEIGHT HUNTING SHIRT | $99 Midland BRUSH PANTS | $119 Ash

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Wear an original.

There’s a lot of immitators out there, but the Game Series Hat is as old as Duck Camp is.

Whether it’s your favorite hunt, or a local mascot, there’s something for everyone.

Game Series Hat $32

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The camp never closes.

You’re not just a hunter when you’re hunting, or an angler when you’re fishing. It’s who you are 24/7. So go ahead and wear your love of the outdoors like a badge of honor, wherever you go.

Duck Camp Tees $32

Conservation Tee Series Around here, we’re committed to fighting for hunter and angler, now and into the future. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why we’ve been working with key conservation organizations across the nation to help fund programs that support habitat, access, and mentorship. Want to do your part? Check out our conservation tee series launching this fall online — all proceeds go directly to our nonprofit partners.

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The Going Native crew (@going__native) camping along the Texas coastal region, as they trace the gulf from Rio Grande to Louisiana, summer 2022.

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See you out there!

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There’s a nauseated feeling that accompanies crippling an animal, akin to mild seasickness. I didn’t sleep well that night, replaying my errant shot and chiding myself for taking it at all.

The flock arrived late, just a few minutes left of shooting

In the morning I rose before sunrise and returned to the

light. Not the mallards or wood ducks I expected but

pond with Maizie, who seemed to have slept just fine,

instead five or six Canada Geese, honking and gliding in

likely dreaming of wingbeats and the sweet smell of

formation over the treetops. The V flared at my decoys,

wood duck feathers. I idled us to where I’d fired the

hovered as if considering a water landing on this small

evening before, pulled the skiff on shore, and called

marshy pond. I stood, picked a target, and fired. Missed.

Maizie over. “Find the goose,” I said, “go get it, go

One of the geese, the trailer, veered from the group. I fired

ahead!” Maizie bounded off into the woods.

again, missed, pumped the shotgun and fired once more.

The slightest flinch, then the goose bailed into the trees like a doomed airliner. I feared I’d crippled but not killed it.

Mazie leapt from the blind into the pond. We never trained her quite right and she—a lean, graceful swimmer, a yellow lab with a magical nose—always assumed we’d killed something. When we missed, which was more often than I liked to admit, she’d swim in circles, searching for the duck she was sure we’d downed, looking back at me as if to ask: is this some kind of cruel trick?

That evening, I called her off eventually and we searched the pond’s forested edge until it was too dark to see.

“I liked to admit, she’d swim in circles, searching for the duck she was sure we’d downed, looking back at me as if to ask: is this some kind of cruel trick?”

I stood there waiting. The air carried the damp, earthy smells of autumn. I knew Maizie was out there utilizing her superior nose, following scent currents that I would never register. Five minutes passed. I thought of calling her but waited. Ten minutes. Fifteen. I feared Maizie had gotten lost but knew better, and continued waiting.

We fancy ourselves predators though most of us are average at best. We’re aided by optics and motion sensor cameras and camouflaged clothing and projectiles that move faster than we can comprehend. We need all the help we can get. Meanwhile, the prey we seek have honed their senses over hundreds of thousands of years. How absurd it is to think ourselves superior, I thought, to not recognize the gifts we receive when we’re lucky enough to harvest game. How lucky we are to have our hunting dogs along with us.

Fifteen minutes, twenty. Finally I called Maizie. I worried

head and scratched her ears, which she always loved, and

she’d hurt herself or gotten turned around in the thick,

then she bounded in circles around me, around the goose,

tangled woods, or that maybe she’d made it out to the

barking and nipping at its limp wings, proud of herself, it

gravel road and—worst case scenario—had been struck

seemed. I idled the boat back to the truck, loaded up and

by a passing vehicle. It was unlikely, given the lack of

headed home, the goose resting delicately in the bottom

traffic—so I tried to push the thought out of my mind,

of the boat. On the ride I thought about recipes, about

and then she came leaping over a fallen birch, the goose in

whether or not I would give some meat to the dog. She

her mouth still very much alive.

had certainly earned it.

“Good girl!” I shouted, and Maizie delivered the goose,

Fifteen years’ later and Maizie is long gone, buried at the

her tail wagging in tight circles.

edge of the woods where deer come every spring to eat fresh shoots of grass. She had a nose on her. I still tell

I killed the goose with my hands. One of its wings was

friends about the live goose she chased and retrieved,

broken, but otherwise it looked fine, would have lived

about the wonders of her senses. I tell them how happy

a while in the woods until something—some predator

she was to present me with an animal, each one a small

more skilled than myself—found and dispatched it.

and meaningful gift. I think of Maizie when the days get

Maizie kept nuzzling the still-warm goose. I patted her

shorter. I think of her when the leaves let go of the trees, tumbling and gliding finally to the waiting earth.

Ryan Brod is an educator, Maine Fishing Guide, and senior contributor at The Drake.

His work appears in Gray’s Sporting Journal, The Maine Review, FlyFish Journal, Bangor Daily News, and elsewhere. His first book, an essay collection called Tributaries, will be published next year. He lives in the original Portland.

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