Luke Cuenco 10.31.25
Two of the biggest names in waterfowl hunting have just announced the latest collaboration in the industry. The results are bound to turn heads—or will they? SITKA Gear and HAVOC Boats have joined forces to unveil a new line of boats wrapped in GORE OPTIFADE Marsh and Timber camouflage, bringing SITKA’s proven concealment science to the surface of the water for the first time.
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BOZEMAN, Mont. (October 22, 2025) – SITKA Gear, the leader in technical hunting apparel and the exclusive licensor of GORE™ OPTIFADE®, has partnered with HAVOC Boats, a performance leader in the waterfowl and fishing boat industry, to bring OPTIFADE Marsh and Timber camouflage patterns to HAVOC’s boat lineup, introducing next-level concealment to the water.
Translating OPTIFADE’s concealment technology to large-format surfaces like boat hulls requires a unique approach. SITKA and HAVOC worked closely to adapt the patterns through extensive testing and experimentation, ultimately determining that a 20% increase in pattern scale maintained the science, integrity, and functionality of OPTIFADE on the water. HAVOC led the way in testing and application, helping pioneer a scaled execution designed specifically for their lineup.
“This partnership combines HAVOC’s performance-driven boat design with SITKA’s concealment technology to deliver a truly functional solution for waterfowl hunters,” said Calder Alford, Licensing Manager for SITKA Gear. “Together, we are providing hunters with a seamless extension of their concealment system, on land and water alike.”
Whether you’re chasing ducks at dawn or cruising back through flooded timber, these new HAVOC boats featuring OPTIFADE patterns give waterfowlers the edge they’ve been waiting for. It’s the kind of collaboration that doesn’t just look good—it performs when it matters most. More information can be found on the official HAVOC Boats Landing page for this special collaboration.
A dedicated HAVOC landing page will showcase the new boats featuring OPTIFADE camouflage and provide direct paths to purchase. Orders will be available exclusively through HAVOC’s dealer network, and interested customers can locate their nearest dealer at https://havocboats.com/dealers/. To complete their waterfowl system, hunters can explore SITKA’s gear and layering solutions at sitkagear.com/pursuit/waterfowl.
“Working with SITKA has been a seamless partnership focused on performance,” said Tim Scott, Owner of HAVOC Boats. “We’re proud to lead the way in bringing OPTIFADE to the waterfowl world in a way that truly functions for hunters in the field.”
The boats will also be on display at the SITKA booth during the Wings Over the Prairie Festival in Stuttgart, Arkansas, on November 28–29, held during the World Duck Calling Championships.
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About HAVOC Boats
HAVOC Boats builds high-performance aluminum boats designed for hunters, anglers, and waterfowlers who demand durability, speed, and precision on the water. Based in Fordyce, Arkansas, HAVOC continues to lead the category in innovation and craftsmanship.
About SITKA Gear
SITKA Gear, based in Bozeman, Montana, is the leader in technical hunting and outdoor apparel. With a focus on innovation, performance, and concealment, SITKA builds systems that help hunters and outdoor enthusiasts perform in the most challenging conditions.
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