The Drake Waterfowl Ultimate Timber Strap transforms waterfowl hunting logistics with its comprehensive game management system. This 72-inch adjustable strap eliminates multiple trips from blind to truck while keeping shells accessible during active hunting situations. Built for serious waterfowlers who demand organization and efficiency in demanding marsh conditions.
What Makes This Different
This system combines four distinct functions into one streamlined package: adjustable game carrying, shell storage, quick-release attachment points, and slip-ring positioning. Standard game straps require separate pouches and lack the adjustability needed for varying loads throughout the season. The Mossy Oak Bottomland pattern provides concealment that matches natural timber and flooded timber environments better than generic camouflage patterns.
Key Features
- 72-inch adjustable strap accommodates loads from single birds to limit bags
- Four heavy-duty hooks secure multiple birds without slippage or damage
- Eight slip rings allow custom positioning of gear and birds along strap length
- Integrated shell pouch holds 12-gauge, 20-gauge, and 3.5-inch magnum shells
- Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage matches timber hunting environments
- Reinforced stitching at stress points handles heavy waterfowl loads
- Quick-release buckle system enables rapid adjustment in cold conditions
Field performance centers on versatility across hunting scenarios. The adjustable length adapts to early season teal hunting with lighter loads and late season goose hunting with heavier birds. Cold-weather functionality remains consistent due to oversized hardware that works with gloved hands. The shell pouch maintains easy access while preventing ammunition loss in thick cover or boat transfers.
Technical Specs
- Overall length: 72 inches fully extended
- Strap width: 1.5 inches for load distribution
- Hook capacity: 4 heavy-duty game hooks
- Slip rings: 8 positioning rings along strap
- Shell pouch: Holds 25+ shells in mixed gauges
- Pattern: Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage
- Construction: Reinforced nylon webbing with metal hardware
- Weight capacity: Rated for full limits of large waterfowl
This strap system addresses the practical challenges waterfowlers face when managing gear and game simultaneously. The combination of carrying capacity, organization features, and field-tested durability makes it a logical upgrade from basic game straps. Serious waterfowl hunters recognize the value of systems that perform consistently across varying conditions and hunting pressures.