Syren Savvy: XLR5 Waterfowler – Perfect for Her Duck/Goose Season

The Syren XLR5 Waterfowler: Perfect for Her Duck/Goose Season

Syren pro-staffer Kate Ahnstrom understands the additional stress that waterfowling places on hunters’ bodies. Often that means bigger loads and heavier shotguns. Syren designed the XLR5 Waterfowler to meet the demands of women hunters.

Our options are becoming more varied in the industry as women prove they are serious competitors and hunters. One quadrant of the industry, waterfowling, has long been viewed as best left to serious hunters – you know, the guys who are dedicated to expansive decoy spreads, are able to handle hot and heavy loads and know how to operate a heftier shotgun.

I have plenty of students, female students, that love to drop ducks and get after geese. They are absolutely serious hunters and have no problem with the harsh conditions often encountered in a blind or boat. The problem has been that the industry has not opened up the options in gear for the female waterfowler. At least not until Syren built the XLR5 Waterfowler.

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Shotgun Scars and How To Avoid Getting Them

“Oh, my gosh,” I think to myself. “I have to get this poor woman to settle down. What in the world happened to her that she is on the verge of tears, almost ready to pass out?”

This is unfortunately a more common occurrence than you think. A new shooter gets in the box, excited to either try a new hobby sport or maybe prep for a corporate outing or even a hunt. The moment she picks the gun up, her muscles start quivering, her eyes become almost frantic and often, the color in her face will flush as she fights through impending tears. She had no idea the scars were so deep. It’s been years since she last pulled the trigger on a shotgun.

Someone somewhere has caused an almost irreversible scar for this person. A scar that digs so deep, she can’t even think straight, much less take instruction. A scar that is pretty much causing a full-body paralysis once the shotgun is mounted to her shoulder. Warning, this is one of my soap box topics and with good reason.

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Rules of Engagement: Get Ready for Upland Hunting

The hunt season doors have burst open across the country and in some locations, snow already is falling! This is the best time of year. Here in Virginia, the mountains are phasing their lush green canopies into a majestic landscape of golds, reds and oranges. The chilly, frosty mornings are a welcome respite from the searing heat of August and we are all leaping at any opportunity to get out in the upland hunt field. But are you ready?

Being eager to get into the field and being ready to hunt successfully are not bound by law or some unsung credo. No. It’s something that you have to work at and be ready and willing to improve upon.

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Featured Gear

Our second generation (G2) Syren Shooting Vests have arrived! These custom designed vests are made by Castellani in Italy based on their “Rio Evolution” line, customized by Syren, and feature a number of unique enhancements:

Upgraded YKK Zippers! Snag free track and reinforced pulls.
Upgraded Performance Materials! Breathable, Quick-drying fabrics that resist fading and shrinking, plus they have a performance stretch for superior freedom of movement!
Alcantara microsuede recoil pad to maximize shotgun stock grip.
Durability and Easy Care: UV-resistant colors and machine washable fabrics for easy and quick maintenance.
Embroidered Syren logo on the outside pocket and upper back locations.