Gift Ideas?

[tchartwick]

I'm havin trouble thinkin of some gifts for the men in my family. everyone hunts and we always buy "hunting gifts". problem is evryone has the "basic" stuff. so my question is. does anyone have some ideas for a useful gift that the average hunter wouldnt already have?

 

[Wild Bill]

Let Me Google That

For all those people that find it more convenient to bother you with their question than to google it for themselves.

letmegooglethat.com

 

[Rzrbk]

Bug assault shotgun. It shoots salt. Hunters can stalk and shoot bugs in the off-season. I think there are several companies that sell similar products. I'll paste one of them below.

Bug-A-Salt: The Original Salt Gun | Bug-A-Salt

Insect hunting as sport has entered the 21st Century with Bug-A-Salt. Our insect eradication devices fire ordinary table salt to kill pesky flies. We ship to all 50 states. Fast Shipping. Fire your flyswatter!

www.bugasalt.com

 

[Boarmaster]

I like to receive gift certificates. I can put them together and get something of quality I been wanting. Since I like them I give them out. Unless someone I am buying for specifically mentions something they want in the price range I plan to spend on the gift i give a certificate. Some might say it's a cop out but hunting gear and items are highly specialized based on the user and best let them decide what the want or need.

 

[MaddH]

Can never have too many good knives

 

[BackofBeyond]

Butt Out Tool. It's the only answer.

 

[6mm Remington]

A Ruana 5AD or Steelhead model knife!!

 

[Jbotto]

Really depends on price. I like getting/giving everything from hand warmer packets, good knives, lightweight multi tools, non-gimmicky knife sharpening tools, lens cleaner tools cloths ( people don’t like buying them for themselves but use them if they have them ), neoprene scope covers, etc. I hate gimmicky crap or low quality gifts. I’d rather give/get gift cards than some cheap crap.

If you move up in price, outdoorsman bino stud, your favorite bino harness for someone who doesn’t have one already, high quality holsters made for their exact gun model, plinking ammo, steel targets, high quality first aid kits (more than a boo-boo box), etc. I’m sure I can think of more too.

 

[MNElkNut]

Take a look at the Randy Newberg Gerber knife. Love mine. Very practical.

 

[Chama Grande]

If price isn't an issue, something cool would be to sign everyone up for wilderness first aid, swift water rescue, or some other kind of outdoor training together. If price is an issue, maybe you could offer to cover some percent of it or something. Good way to stay in touch, learn, and grow together as a family

Things can change on a dime:

https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article275819626.html

 

[elkfanatic]

Get them something that's not mass produced that not everybody can run to the store and buy. If price point allows something custom or handmade, one of a kind tool that is useful, custom rifle, handmade boots/moccasins, custom knife, handmade something or other. If that's too pricey, have something personalized with simple engraving,etching,,stitching. For me the thought that goes into the gift means just as much as the usefulness.

 

[WYWINCHESTER]

My state offers lifetime license's fishing, small game, stamps... A life time fishing-small game tag saves money down the road.

 

[MaddH]

A nice custom made rifle sling would be nice. Could engrave with initials or favorite critter

 

[tanner127]

Picked myself up a Spartan Javelin Pro Hunt bipod. A bit pricey, but I like it so far. If hunting in a group, I would buy one bipod and then get adapters for everyone else. Also, for half the price they make a Javelin Lite. It doesn’t have leg height adjustment though.

 

[Duece383]

I'm havin trouble thinkin of some gifts for the men in my family. everyone hunts and we always buy "hunting gifts". problem is evryone has the "basic" stuff. so my question is. does anyone have some ideas for a useful gift that the average hunter wouldnt already have?

Just got a traditions buck stalker xt from www.muzzle-loaders.com. Shoots accurate right out the box and took a 80 yard shot and buck went straight down. I’d of been happy getting that as a gift! Plan to buy one for each of my kids too.

 

[Caseknife]

Nice, made in America edc knife and can get it engraved, got them for my grandsons for Christmas. https://www.buckknives.com/product/110-slim-select-knife/?sku=0110BKS1-B

 

[ShootsManyBullets]

https://killcliff.com/products/kill-cliff-octane-elk-blood

 

[Moserkr]

Darn tough socks. They can never have too many pairs and the gift lasts a lifetime. No one ever gets me them even when I ask... started replacing my daily wear socks with them too.

 

[F250]

Gift card from your state’s Fish and Game Dept to cover the cost of a license .

 

[Redman]

I guess the question is how much do you want to spend on each person? If it is on the best bang for your buck here are a few ideas.
Engraved rifle/pistol brass from @p_ham.
Good light weight game bags.
A picture from a hunt together in a nice frame or have it blown up on a canvass style piece.
Their favorite dehydrated backcountry meal.
Good merino wool socks.