Ball Caps maybe?

[Micah]

Sounds like a great idea. The thing that has kept me from putting together hats/t-shirts/bumper stickers is my lack of artistic creativity. I try to do something myself and get frustrated with the results (you can't tell that my mother is an art teacher). I haven't found anyone local that can put something cool together.

If you guys can come up with a cool logo, I'm more than willing to facilitate ordering the hats and handling the shipping. I would prefer that everyone pre-order, but paypal makes this easy to accomplish.

I agree that a simple logo on a high quality hat is the way to go, and limited color selection should keep the cost down.

All I need are some design ideas (Webfoot and Duckmen should be able to handle this) and teh contact information for a reputable print/embroidery shop.

Thanks for the great ideas.

Micah

[webfoot]

Suggestions for caps colors

A Solid Wax Cotton Cap in (x) color
Pick two Camo Patterns for hats
A Khaki Colored Cap

Pick a good Cap style and the kind of closure in the back for a good fit. I prefer a cloth adjusted back tab instead of a snap back.

[mallardchaser]

I was at my friends shop this afternoon. He has some tan or black twill caps and a good looking waxed cotton dark tan w/ black bill.

He said no more than $6.50...

camo is cheaper he said.

I prefer a waxed cotton..

I like the logo someone put up earlier. The mallard with msducks.com under it.
Let me know if y'all want me to pursue it further.

I could get him to make one and take a photo and post it.

[injun_23]

I would like to see the waxed cotton with:


(Mallard)

MSDucks.com
Back of hat:


WATERFOWLING SOUTHERN STYLE

(in Italics)
........if he did a test hat. INJ[/i]

[RIP EM]

I'm leaning toward Vicksburg's logo, with Webfoot's cap selection, along with injun's description !

Does this sound logical ?

YO MAN, I BE STARTIN TO GET A LITTLE DISCOMBOOBERATED!!! YA KNOW?... LIKE KUNFURRSED...OR SUMPTEN LIKE DAT !!!

A bunch of good ideas on the table now!

Do we need a vote ???

Where to now ???

[DuckyDan]

The guy at University screenprint here in Starkville is a big duck hunter. I've met him a couple of times, but I don't remember his name. The number there is 662-324-8277.

[duck]

I like idea, but better figure shipping costs also. Vicksburgs idea looked really cool, especially if available in tan. Keep cost down and there will probaly be more participation, then more $ for website.

[Don Miller]

I am all for it as long as it is a quality cap. Please don't order those "high rider" caps like our dads used to wear in the early 80's. You know the ones I am talking about. The caps that stick up 8 inches in front above the bill.

[tunica]

OMG Don, ya mean I'm getting old....hahaha those high caps like we used to wear in the 80's!!!! how about those that I still wear from the 60's....Thanks Don you made Me realize that I'm getting old....I've been trying to get used to those low profile caps that seem to fit below the tops of My ears.....
God Fashion sense amongst duck hunters and it aint about the right camo to wear...


Serious Don your right lets use the those low profiles if possible I do like them NOW.

[billjohnson]

Delta Ducks suggestion about the company in Clarksdale is a good one. I had a hat made by them from Delta Wildlife once and it's still the best wearing hat that I've ever owned. Looking forward to my new hat.

[Bully]

There are actually two companies in Clarksdale that can make the cap. One is Strohm Manufacturing. The other is Gator Mills, which is owned by Billy Strohm. Some kin to Strohm Manufacturing.

[dawg-n-duck]

I am along with everbody else. I would love a waxed cotton camoflauge hat. But an olive or khaki hat would be nice for the summer too. I hope someone makes this happen.

[injun_23]

Any progress on the hat issue? INJ

[Unlucky Ducky]

Been away awhile but I think this is a great idea. Looks like everyone wants something different, plain/camo, cotton, light color for summer, waxed, etc.......
We'll never all agree on this stuff so make it a package deal, 2 hats. The more hats, the better deal we should get, plus a couple extra bucks to boot per hat goes to the pot for the website. A nice plain color, kakhi/olive, lightweight hat for summer, then a waxed camo pattern for huntin' season. Combined we should be talking $25 -$30. The logistics of putting nicknames would be a nightmare, especially with getting them shipped to the right folks. I think that should be left up to the individuals if they want that or not. Most folks can get that done for $5 - $7 at a local print/t-shirt shop.

[DuckyDan]

Did anyone ever do anything or did this idea flop?