Reelfoot is the sixth Flyway Series release from GUNNER, which features limited-edition colors that draw inspiration from iconic destinations and honey holes within the four North American flyways. Limited quantities available. A portion of Reelfoot-edition products proceeds will be donated to the local Ducks Unlimited chapter.
Available August 21, 2025. Sign up to get 24-hour early access.
Family Blinds
For decades, family blinds on Reelfoot Lake were built, maintained, and rebuilt by the same hands, passed down like heirlooms from one generation to the next. Even after the state of Tennessee purchased the lake in 1914 and later established the Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge in 1941, these blinds remained part of the local fabric. By 1986, new regulations required all permanent blinds to be registered, staying private only until the registrant passed away, at which point they would enter the public lottery. To preserve their legacy, many families registered blinds under the name of their youngest child, buying as much time as possible to keep those spots in the family. It wasn’t just about a place to hunt— it was about holding onto a piece of Reelfoot’s history.
The Reelfoot “Ank”
Another piece of Reelfoot tradition that’s stood the test of time is the unmistakable sound of the “ank.” It’s a local nickname for the distinct, high-pitched call used by hunters on the lake in lieu of physical duck calls— short, sharp, and meant to cut through the stillness of the flooded timber. Unlike the drawn-out hail calls heard in open fields, the Reelfoot ank is all about quick, snappy notes that mimic the rhythm of wary mallards slipping through tight cover.
Stumpjumpers
Reelfoot’s unique terrain has shaped more than just the hunt; it’s shaped the way hunters get there. Historically, waterfowlers have relied on stumpjumpers– wide, flat-bottomed, canoe-like boats built of cypress and oak and designed for maneuverability through Reelfoot’s many cypress stumps. Their unique build allows them to glide through the flooded timber and tight spots where other boats would never make it. Many have been handed down through generations, patched and repowered over the years, carrying with them not just hunters, but stories, traditions, and the muscle memory of seasons past.
Decoy Deepdive
Decoy spreads on Reelfoot Lake are unlike anywhere else. Spreads are big and vast, often numbering in the hundreds—sometimes getting into the thousands—to mimic the rafts of ducks that naturally gather in the lake’s open waters. Since these spreads are so large, decoy shape is less important. Take to Reelfoot and you’ll see hunters scattering milk jugs they’ve spray-painted black throughout the water.
Giving Back
For every Reelfoot Kennel, Food Crate, or Bowl that our GUNNER customers purchase, we will be giving a portion of proceeds back to the local Ducks Unlimited chapter.
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