Chêne Gear, the maker of waterfowl waders and technical hunting apparel, announced it would provide a federal duck stamp, which raises money for habitat conservation projects for every pair of waders it sells in 2022. Chêne is launching the conservation initiative timed with the introduction of its performance apparel collection designed for hunting waterfowl enthusiasts.

The federal duck stamp is one the most successful bird habitat conservation programs created, with 98 percent of the $25 fee directly used to acquire and protect wetland habitats for the National Wildlife Refuge System. 

Each pair of Chêne waders sold in 2022 will be delivered with a duck stamp, which is part of Chêne’s commitment to customer service and ensuring waterfowl remain abundant for future generations.

“Quality habitat is the foundation to a strong waterfowl population, and the duck stamp program has a stellar record of protecting the wetlands that are vital to not just ducks and geese, but countless other species of wildlife,” said Jeff Jones, Chêne’s chief product officer. “We want to thank our customers and support this program’s important work by giving a portion of every wader sold back to the birds we’ve built our lives around pursuing. We encourage customers to pay it forward by purchasing an additional stamp for a new hunter, youth hunter or even a friend or relative who doesn’t hunt but appreciates wildlife and wild places.”

After releasing its flagship wader in 2021, Chêne is expanding into new categories with a technical waterfowl hunting apparel system designed and field-tested by Chêne’s founders, all diehard waterfowlers. Sciessent’s Agion anti-microbial technology protects each product.

“We started Chêne to create the gear we always wished we owned but was never available on the market during a lifetime of hunting ducks in demanding, sometimes miserable conditions,” Jones said. “After receiving overwhelming feedback from customers about our waders, we’re excited to offer a full system of apparel that lives up to Chêne’s Built Better commitment.”

Chêne’s waders are backed by the company’s limited lifetime warranty and in-house repair program at its Memphis, TN headquarters.

Two jackets headline the collection—the Over and Under Jacket and Hydro-Lok Shell.

The Over and Under is intended to be worn under waders. The jacket is lined with sherpa fleece, while the upper is insulated. The lower part of the jacket does not contain insulation but is tailored for breathability and a streamlined fit under the wader. The Hydro-Lok Shell is a 3-layer nylon waterproof rain jacket. Both jackets are available in Mossy Oak Bottomland, Original Bottomland, and Shadowgrass Habitat colorways.

The Scout Vest can act as a wind-breaking outer layer or insulating mid-layer for colder hunts. The outer polyester shell is bonded to an inner fleece liner and features a zippered left breast pocket, dual fleece-lined hand warming pockets, stretch fabric under the arms for easy layering, and a fleece-lined collar. The Scout Vest is available in Mossy Oak Bottomland, Sage, Dark Green, and Black.

The Sixty Series is the foundation of Chêne’s layering system, designed to be worn all 60 days of the waterfowl season. Constructed with mid-weight fleece, it can function as a base-layer or mid-layer depending on conditions. The Sixty Series, available in hooded and non-hooded versions, features flat-locked stitching, kangaroo pockets, elastic cuffs, and integrated thumb loops in cuffs. Available in Tin Mossy Oak Bottomland, Grey, and Olive.

The Merino Wool Top and Bottom are high-performance base layers that keep hunters cool or warm, depending on the time of day and season. Both top and bottom are made with 100-percent New Zealand Merino wool.

In addition to the new apparel, Chêne will continue to offer its wader in Mossy Oak Bottomlands and new patterns—Shadow and Mossy Oak Original Bottomlands.

For more product information, go here. 

Photo courtesy Chêne