Hunting Gift Ideas

Hunting Gift Ideas

Hunting Gift Ideas Bring joy to the hearts and minds of the outdoorsmen and women in your life with these hunting gift ideas.

Every year my father gives me socks, among a few other things, for Christmas. At first I accepted them with a begrudging silence and then later understood what a good pair of socks actually means to the outdoorsman. And how important it is to protect your feet when hunting while miles from the truck. I now look forward to finding a good pair of socks among the few gifts we exchange each year.

The approach of Christmas means some time off work and the opportunity to hunt. Being that it’s also the gift-giving season, we’d ought to start thinking about what sort of products the people in our lives would benefit from having. Since we don’t know dear Aunt Sally and what she fancies in her free time, we’ll focus on the hunters. These hunting gift ideas are tools that your friends and family will use and benefit from as they take a much needed break in the deer woods for years to come. 

Smartwool Socks

Of course socks are number one in my hunting gift ideas. My personal favorite hunting socks, from a small company out of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, come from Smartwool. They keep my feet warm and provide cushioning in all the right places so that I can avoid blisters. Perhaps most importantly they wick sweat which further helps stave off blisters and keeps my feet from stinking. You won’t be afraid to wear the same pair of socks for several days in a row. 

Stanley Classic Vacuum Thermos

Many deer hunters have warmed their innards with a midmorning cup of coffee from a Stanley Vacuum Classic Thermos. We’re emphasizing the classic in this thermos. Because that’s what it is. And something doesn’t become a classic unless it has value. The Stanley Classic Vacuum Thermos will keep your coffee hot during winter sits or long car trips. 

Masterbuilt Meat Smoker

If you don’t have one, a meat smoker can become a centerpiece of hunting camp. Much like a grill, it’s a gathering place where you might stand around telling stories and enjoying a toddy. Except the great thing about a smoker, and in this case a Masterbuilt Meat Smoker, is that you can throw on a pork shoulder, Boston butt, or brisket either the night before or the morning of and have barbecue for lunch. Ribs and chicken as well.

While many traditionalists will roll their eyes at the mere thought of an electric smoker, they are very convenient. Easy to use, easy to clean, easy to store.

Wildlife Painting

One of our favorite wildlife artists is Ryan Kirby. Like a hammer to a carpenter or ball to an athlete, from the time Ryan Kirby first picked up a paintbrush, there was no question what his craft would be. Kirby was born an artist. And once old enough to venture deep into the woods of the family farm, his subject quickly became wild things.

Cookbooks

If you’re going to implement cooking, might as well throw in a cookbook. Check out Project Smoke by Steven Raichen. Another good one for the all-around wild game cook is Eat Like a Wild Man: The Ultimate Game & Fish Cookbook by Rebecca Gray. It’s fun to try new game recipes. Plus, you can help break up the repetitiveness of your uncle’s chili you’ve learned to accept every Saturday night of deer season. 

Yeti Cooler

Remember the days when everyone was required to bring about five bags of ice to hunting camp? Thanks to the double roto-molded cooler made most popular by Yeti, you can make it through a weekend or even a whole hunting trip with much less. The Yeti Tundra has helped change the very important aspect of preserving meat for hunters. With CWD on the rise and the need for hunters to debone animals before crossing state lines, a good cooler will keep your meat fresh until you’re able to store it at home or with a processor.

TRACT Optics

We can’t let you go without mentioning what a great optic can do for the hunters in your life. When we mentioned earlier that these gift ideas would benefit your friends and family for years to come, we can guarantee it here. Check out our full line of rifle scopes, binoculars, and spotting scopes.

Hard to believe we’re talking about Christmas again. Be that as it may, we hope you’re able to slow down a bit, take ample time for yourself in the deer woods, and enjoy the season with friends and family. From all of us here at TRACT Optics, Merry Christmas!