Great Holiday Gifts for Hunters, Anglers & Shooters 2019

With Christmas just around the corner, editors from Outdoor Sportsman Group — which includes Game & Fish Magazine — got together to highlight dozens of great hunting, fishing and shooting gifts for the holidays.

onX Hunt App

The onX Hunt app encompass 985 million acres of public land and more than 121 million private properties. Hunters and outdoorsmen are able to use their mobile phones as a GPS, tracking their movements, delving through different topographic maps with unique applications for hunting, fishing, hiking and more. Those maps are accessible via a membership or can be used on a traditional GPS device with a purchased, pre-loaded chip. App features include public/private boundaries, a Wind & Weather feature, Offline Mode, a Historic Wildfire Layer, Shareable Waypoints, and the ability to sync data across desktop, tablets and mobile. Free trial availablePremium membership, $29.99 per year; Elite membership, $99.99, onxmaps.com

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Daisy 80th Anniversary Red Ryder

In 1940 Daisy introduced the lever-action Red Ryder air rifle. With its wood stock and forearm, saddle ring, and leather thong, it would eventually become iconic as the most famous BB gun. 2020 marks the Red Ryder’s 80th anniversary, and the company is offering a special-edition model, complete with engraving on the forearm, a commemorative medallion in the stock, and all the features that made the original the No. 1 American Christmas present. $39.99; daisy.com

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Thiessens V1 Whitetail Packable Rainwear Jacket

Whether it’s a snowy late-season day or a rainy early-season one, Thiessens’ packable rain jacket is sure to shelter you from the elements. A breathable membrane allows moisture to easily escape, while T-Dry waterproof technology keeps raindrops where they belong — outside the jacket! Wind Defense technology also helps keep those blustery winter breezes at bay. Other features include water-resistant pocket zippers, a protected main zipper with an internal storm flap and a moisture-diversion channel. The jacket comes in sizes M-2XL, and a packable pair of rain pants is also available for the same price. $89.99, thiessens.com

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Mudhole 'Turnkey’ Rod Building Kit

So you think your special someone wants a new rod but you can’t decide which one to buy? Why not help them build their own? Cultivate pride of ownership and a useful skill set by giving them a Mudhole Turnkey Rod Kit. Everything needed to build a custom fishing rod comes right in the box. Complete components include blank (in choice of color), handle, guides, nylon wrapping thread, adhesives and finishes. Reusable hand wrapper and 110V rod dryer are also included, as is thread cutter, burnishing tool, tape and other supplies. Hint: the MHX 7’0” Med-Light outfit in Spinning configuration ($199.99) is just about the perfect start for inshore saltwater fishing in Florida. See www.mudhole.com

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Adventure Medical Kits Sportsman 300

Among the list of camp necessities, a first-aid kit is among the most essential, but often overlooked item. Keep the Adventure Medical Kits Sportsman 300 close at hand to cover most minor, and a few major, mishaps. Well organized and clearly label, it also for fast response without digging through unnecessary stuff. Detachable trauma pack is great for carrying on day-long hunts. $75, adventuremedicalkits.com

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SIG Oscar8 Spotter

The Oscar8 is a 27-55x88mm spotting scope that at 4.25 pounds isn’t too heavy to carry afield for hunting or shooting. Dimensions are 15.25x6x4 in. It features ELD (extra-low dispersion) glass, a Schmidt-Pechan prism and fully multicoated lenses—including a Spectracoat anti-reflection coating for great light transmission. It’s got an angled eyepiece and a rotating collar to put the eyepiece right where you want it, and the variable-power eyepiece can be locked. Rubber armored. $1,700, SIGsauer.com

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Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA

This handheld will use either one CR123A lithium battery or one AA alkaline battery—both of which are provided. You’ll get more power on high (350 lumens) with the lithium than with the alkaline (150), but the flexibility to run either power source makes this a handy and versatile light. Comes from the factory set in high/strobe/low mode, but thanks to the company’s TenTap programming, it’s simple to change it to either high-only or low/high modes. Available in black or coyote tan. $71, streamlight.com

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Filson x Mossy Oak Down Cruiser Vest

Every piece of Filson gear we have ever worn has kept us warm and dry (even if it wasn’t labeled waterproof). This vest, available in Bottomland or Shadow Grass Blades camo, is ideal for throwing on over a hoodie early season and can be used as a layering piece come January. Each panel is filled with 280 grams of goose down, and cotton-lined pockets keep hands warm. $250, filson.com

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Taurus TX22

The TX22 is a jack-of-all-trades polymer-frame semiautomatic that sports an ergonomic grip and the Taurus Pittman trigger system that boasts a short travel and reset, and a five-pound break. The 7075 aluminum slide is hardcoat anodized in matte black and has front and rear cocking serrations. The rear sight is fully adjustable, and if you want to add a light or laser, the frame has a molded-in accessory rail. With its 4.1-inch barrel, the TX22 is 5.4 inches long and weighs 17.3 ounces. A manual safety is offered as an option. $349, TaurusUSA.com

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Genesis Original

If you'd like to get your children involved with the great sport of archery, look no further than Genesis Archery for help in doing just that. With its Original bows designed to fit virtually any child, you couldn't ask for better equipment for beginners. With only one cam on the bottom of the each rig, tuning is breeze, recoil is limited, and accuracy is increased. Bows are available in bow right- and left-handed options with plenty of different color schemes to choose from. You also have an opportunity to add a kit to your purchase, which includes a quiver, armguard and five arrows. A hunting bow that packs a bigger punch — the Gen-X — is also offered when the right times comes! $170-249, genesisbow.com

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Yeti Hopper M30

We cannot envision any scenario where the magnet closure on the new Yeti Hopper M30 will ever fail you. Yeti re-engineered the opening to offer a wide mouth for easy loading and unloading. It nearly closes on its own with their HydroShield Technology—a strip of ultra-strong magnets—then is secured with two Quick-Release Buckles to ensure it can withstand being tossed around. The design is incredibly dependable, waterproof, and easy to use. $300, YETI.com

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Hornady SnapSafe Lock Box

Hornady’s SnapSafe lock boxes are on our radar. A sneak peek at Guns & Ammo’s editor Eric Poole’s review describes them best: “Hornady has continued that business model and expanded who may be a potential customer. Store valuable belongings out of sight while maintaining easy access.” These nifty safes can be taken anywhere and store more than just your gun. They’re large storage capacity is great for tools, firearms, equipment, documents, passports and more. They also offer theft protection for an SUV, car trunk, under a back seat of a truck, and for the intrepid traveler in your life, in the pocket of your luggage — yes, they do meet the TSA airline guidelines for firearms, but it’s always good to double check. The SnapSafe has a heavy-duty 16-gauge steel exterior with a rugged 7-gauge steel door, internal hinges and premium gas shocks that give it its smooth, safe (and quiet) operation. If you were a big fan of your high school locker combination lock, then you’re in luck. SnapSafe offers three ways to lock up and open up these nifty lock boxes: Key lock, combination lock and 2-pack keyed alike. And they’re all under $45 dollars. That’s a reasonable enough for Santa to bring one for you too! $27-$44, snapsafe.com

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Ultimate Predator Gear Whitetail Deer Stalker

This innovative product will allow your favorite bowhunter to hide in plain sight while also closing the distance to his or her quarry. The Whitetail Deer Stalker from Ultimate Predator Gear attaches to your bow without obstructing your shot or your view, allowing for straight-ahead travel toward the animal. With its picture-perfect realism and durable/UV-free/quick-drying/micro-suede design, the Whitetail Deer Stalker is sure to fool the target without putting the bowhunter in danger — the decoy comes with built-in blaze-orange safety straps. The Whitetail Deer Stalker weighs less than 10 ounces and collapses to a 10-inch-diameter disc for easy storage. “Antlers” can also be purchased for $12.95 to turn your doe into a buck. $94.90, ultimatepredatorgear.com

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Gun Dog Outdoors Quick-Release Safety System

To aid in steadiness training, this restraint system keeps your bird dog from breaking when the birds are comin’ in hot. The system comes with a 3' to 6' lead; a marine-grade, quick-release shackle; and a 6' tether that releases your dog with a simple pull of the cord. The Quick-Release Safety System comes with titanium stakes to anchor into the frozen ground to keep your dog steady and safe. $49, gundogoutdoors.com

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