Using a Shotgun for Hunting (From Goose Blinds to Grouse Trails)
Designing storage is one thing.
Using it in the field is another.
Shotguns are one of the most common firearms in a hunter’s collection, and the way ammunition gets used varies widely depending on the situation. A morning in a blind looks very different from a skeet shoot or walking down a trail looking for grouse.
The goal of our shotgun system isn’t to overcomplicate something simple. It’s to keep shells protected, organized, and easy to move between the places where they’re actually used.
Here are three common scenarios where the system fits naturally.
Waterfowl Hunting
Waterfowl hunters typically bring two or three boxes of shells — often 3" or 3½" loads. The cardboard boxes work, but they’re awkward to carry and handle when you’re already managing decoys, blinds, and other gear.
Rainy weather only makes that worse. East Ridge shotgun boxes keep shells contained, organized, and protected, while the weather-resistant design handles the moisture.
Using shotgun boxes keeps the shells accessible but the bigger improvement comes when those boxes move together as a unit.
The 2-box carrier and 4-box carriers allow multiple boxes to be transported and handled as a single setup.
When you’re walking into a blind, loading gear into a boat, or setting up decoys, everything stays together instead of juggling separate boxes.
Once in the blind, the carrier can sit beside you with shells ready to go. Boxes can be removed individually or opened while still attached to the carrier — whichever setup works best for the hunt.
It’s a simple improvement, but one that becomes obvious once you start using it.
Skeet Shooting
A skeet or sporting clays session usually means bringing several boxes of 2¾" shells. Four boxes is a common starting point for the day.
The cardboard boxes work fine, but carrying multiple loose boxes from the house to the truck to the property isn’t very convenient. They don’t transport well, they slide around on a tailgate or range bench, and they’re easy to drop while juggling other gear.
This is where the 4-box carrier becomes useful.
Loaded with four shotgun boxes, the entire setup stays as a single unit from the truck to the field. Instead of carrying loose cardboard boxes, everything remains organized and easy to handle.
Once you’re shooting, the carrier can sit directly on a tailgate, range bench, or table, keeping shells accessible and contained while you work through a round.
It’s a small improvement, but one that makes range days noticeably easier.
Grouse Hunting
Grouse hunting tends to be less structured than waterfowl or skeet shooting.
Some hunters carry a full box of shells, while others prefer bringing just a handful depending on how far they plan to walk.
A shotgun box works well in a side-by-side, ATV, or truck, keeping shells protected and easy to access while moving between trails and covers.
For walking hunts, pocket packs become useful. They allow a small number of shells to be carried quietly and securely without loose rounds shifting around in pockets.
Many hunters also keep a few slugs available for bear protection, especially in areas like the Sandilands in Manitoba where bear encounters are not uncommon.
Pocket packs also fit into the customized shotgun boxes, so when you're heading out or packing up after the hunt, everything stores cleanly and stays organized with the rest of your gear.
Built for Real Use
Shotguns get used in many different ways.
From wet goose blinds to dusty range tables and long walks through the woods, shells are constantly moving between storage, vehicles, and the field.
The goal of the East Ridge shotgun system is simple:
Keep shells organized.
Protect them during transport.
Make them easy to access wherever you’re hunting or shooting.
No complicated gear.
Just practical storage that works where it matters.
