Kirch,
What a pain in the butt to be dealing with this now during the deer season. The good thing is you bought it from Cabela's and they will stand by their products. It was like a typhoon here in New York opening day. But I will make a suggestion. In rain or snowget yourself a Buckwing Umbrella (magnum) and you won't regret it one bit.
It will keep you dry even in a typhoon. I treatedmine and my two sonsBuckwing umbrella with Silicone Water Guard just to make sure and we were dry opening day with that rain and yes we have Gore-Tex clothing on too.
Check it out for yourself.