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The Best Holiday Gifts for Hunters and Shooters

The staff at Game & Fish put together this list of potential gift ideas for that hunter in your life.

The Best Holiday Gifts for Hunters and Shooters

Pelican Air Case 1755

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Photo courtesy of Pelican

Protect your long equipment inside the world’s toughest and lightest case. The Pelican Air Case 1755 is the longest Air case at 55 inches in length. With built-in wheels and less weight than other polymer cases, the Pelican Air Case 1755 keeps you rolling along. It is ideal for protecting survey equipment, firearms, camera tripods and other lengthy equipment. Price: $433

Pelican Air Case 1755

Moultrie Edge 2 - 2 Pack

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Photo courtesy of Moultrie Products

The Edge 2 Cellular Trail Camera builds off the original Edge trail cam with more performance to provide a more powerful and feature-rich experience at an outstanding value. The Edge 2 delivers many of the industry-leading benefits the Edge Series is known for, including Auto Connect Technology and built-in memory, while introducing an all-new on-demand feature enabling users to trigger a photo or video within the Moultrie Mobile app, which will be available shortly after capture. Image quality has also been enhanced with 36MP photos and FHD 1080p video featuring audio, an expanded 50-foot field of view and an advanced low-glow IR LED array for improved night images. Price: $79.99

Moultrie Edge 2 Trail Camera

Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL50 Thermal Riflescope

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Photo courtesy of Pulsar

Own the night with the Thermion 2 LRF XL50 riflescope from Pulsar. The new Thermion features excellent HD image quality using the new 1024x768-pixel resolution Lynred sensor for rich detail and high definition. A built-in rangefinder is seamlessly integrated into the slim design and can detect ranges out to 800 meters. Using the large-format sensor, shooters can maintain the optimal field of view/magnification ratio even at high zoom levels of up to 14X. Price: $6,999

Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL50 Thermal Riflescope

Federal Premium Scoped Rifle Case

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Photo courtesy of Federal Premium

Any hunter who appreciates traditional style will proudly tote a rifle to deer camp in this waxed canvas case. Much like when building premium ammunition, Federal paid close attention to detail when designing the classy case, which features brass hardware, double zippers with leather tabs, a leather-wrapped handle and a removable carry sling. The case includes quilted padding and a liner that helps a rifle slide in and out. A small exterior pocket holds items like shooting glasses or a cartridge wallet. The case is available in 44- and 48-inch lengths. Price: $99.99Adam Heggenstaller

Federal Premium Scoped Rifle Case

RUX 70L

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Photo courtesy of Rux

When I first received the RUX 70L, I was admittedly skeptical. What could this $300 storage bin do that a $30 plastic tote could not? After a year of extensive use, I’ve found that the answer to that question is: “A lot.” For starters, the 70L is extremely well-built and made of materials that have withstood no shortage of abuse (I don’t think I own a plastic tote that isn’t cracked). It can be carried by its integrated handles or as a backpack with included shoulder straps. It’s fully waterproof. It’s got a handy windowpane to easily see what’s inside. It’s collapsible and packs away nicely when not in use. And, to top it all off, it comes with a lifetime warranty. The RUX 70L has become my go-to gear box for hunts and fishing trips, Boy Scout campouts with my son and outings at the shooting range. If you can swallow the steep price, it’ll almost certainly become a favorite of yours as well. Price: $298—John Taranto

RUX 70L

Meindl MT6 Merino Wool Socks

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(Meindl USA)

Keeping feet warm while in the field is always on hunters’ minds. Whether you’re chasing turkeys in spring or ice fishing in winter the MT6 Midweight Merino Socks from Meindl USA will help keep you dry and comfortable. Designed with a two-layer construction that combines merino wool with an organic bioceramic yarn, these soft and comfy socks wick moisture, absorb odor and regulate temperature. Each pair is anatomically designed with a right and left foot to create a secure fit to prevent fabric from wadding up and creating hotspots or blisters. Price: $25

Meindl USA

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White Duck Hoplite Canvas Duffel

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Photo courtesy of White Duck Outdoors

As an avowed over-packer, I appreciate a duffel bag with a seemingly limitless capacity. When preparing for a trip, be it a week-long excursion or a weekend outing, I analyze every possible contingency, pack outfits for each and then throw in backups for each outfit. The Hoplite from White Duck, best known for their excellent canvas tents, has met my packing proclivities with aplomb. There’s nothing fancy about the Hoplite. It’s made of rugged, weatherproof yet lightweight canvas, has carry handles on both sides, and either end comes with a padded shoulder strap. But its materials and construction are excellent, given the price. The Hoplite is available in three sizes: standard (204 liters, 2.4 pounds), large (337 liters, 3 pounds) and extra-large (579 liters, 4.4 pounds). Price: $39–$55John Taranto

White Duck Hoplite Canvas Duffel

PACT Lite Bathroom Kit

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Photo courtesy of Pact Outdoors

When it comes to pooping outdoors, there are two kinds of people. Those who dig a hole with the heel of their boot, do their business and then bury said business; and those who poop in a bag and carry it out with them. Of those two camps, I am firmly and unapologetically in the former. While the latter is perhaps more admirable, neither is ideal as far as I’m concerned. Enter PACT, a relatively new company committed to environmentally responsible open-air defecation. Their PACT Lite Bathroom Kit comes with an aluminum trowel for digging a hole, water-activated, biodegradable wipes, and mycelium tablets to break down the waste and kill bacteria. The wipes and mushroom tabs fit neatly inside the trowel handle. Price: $35John Taranto

PACT Lite Bathroom Kit

Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener

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Photo courtesy of Work Sharp Tools

There may be smaller, lighter, more compact field sharpeners on the market, but I’ve yet to find one as reliable, long-lasting and versatile as the Guided Filed Sharpener from Work Sharp. Among the sharpening tools included in this 7-inch-long, 4.6-ounce unit are coarse (220-grit) and fine (600-grit) diamond plates, which are held in place by strong magnets; a multi-grit ceramic rod with a groove for sharpening fishhooks; a separate ceramic rod for serrations; and a leather strop. The diamond plates feature 20-degree guides, while the strop has a 25-degree guide for attaining the perfect sharpening angle. There’s even a built-in broadhead wrench hidden under one of the diamond plates. Price: $39.95John Taranto

Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener

Rem Oil Pop-Up Wipes

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Photo courtesy of Remington

Make gun-cleaning more convenient with a handy container of Rem Oil wipes. Formulated in 1913, Rem Oil cleans, lubricates and protects firearms by displacing moisture, penetrating metal pores and leaving a durable film to guard against corrosion and wear. The pop-up wipes come in two sizes: a 24-count container of 6 1/2-inch by 4-inch wipes and a 60-count can of 7-inch by 8-inch wipes. The smaller unit is perfect for keeping in a range bag, vehicle or even a pack for quick cleaning in the field. It also makes a great stocking stuffer. Price: $7.99, 24-count package; $13.99, 60-count packageAdam Heggenstaller

Rem Oil Pop-Up Wipes

CRKT Biwa Fixed

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Photo courtesy of CRKT

If you ask me, so-called bird-and-trout knives are unfairly typecast. Sure, they’re great for fileting a rainbow or breasting out a grouse, but these handy, typically fixed-blade knives are capable of so much more if given the chance. Whatever your needs, the new full-tang Biwa Fixed from CRKT and designer Alan Folts is an able candidate. Featuring a 3-inch-long blade, it’s an incredibly nimble and lightweight (1.6 ounces) option for countless camp chores. Choose between 12C27 steel and Micarta handle scales or 8Cr13MoV steel paired with G10 scales. The 12C27/Micarta model comes with a stitched black leather sheath with belt loop; the other comes with a thermoplastic sheath and neck lanyard. Price: $48–$60John Taranto

CRKT Biwa Fixed

Poncho Laramie

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Photo courtesy of Poncho Outdoors

The Laramie shirt from Poncho combines the look of a traditional buffalo-plaid flannel shirt with Western flare in the form of pearl snaps and subtle styling on the shoulders and pockets. Not only does it look good, it wears great thanks to its performance fabric that’s 99 percent polyester and 1 percent spandex. It’s soft to the touch, moves with you, wicks sweat and dries quickly. A built-in lens cloth on the underside of the upper front-facing and a zippered pocket behind the left breast pocket round out a comfortable, good-looking casual shirt option for the cold-weather months. Price: $94John Taranto

Poncho Laramie

MOTV Gift Cards

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Photo courtesy of MOTV

What better to be grateful to that special outdoors enthusiast than buying a subscription to MyOutdoorTV.com? The platform features world-class hunting, fishing and shooting content with more ways to watch—On Demand; Live Events including Major League Fishing; Live TV Channels like HuntStream, and fresh from the field: our innovative JustShot library. Now is the time to buy, as MOTV is offering a limited-time discount of 50 percent off of either a six-month or full-year subscription. To get the discount, use this promo code at checkout: GIFT50. Price: Annual Subscription: $99.89/year; 6-month subscription: $49.50/year

MOTV Gift Cards

First Lite Core

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Photo courtesy of First Lite

The First Lite brand is perhaps best known as a western hunting apparel maker, but in recent years, they have made inroads in the whitetail market. For 2024, they’ve gone all-in with three whitetail-specific kits for early-, mid- and late-season hunting. I’ve been wearing the Core kit, designed for mid-season (20 to 45 degrees), and am impressed with not only how comfortable it keeps me on stand (thanks to just the right amount of PrimaLoft Gold insulation) but also how quiet it is. One particularly cool feature includes the pass-through magnetic pockets in the jacket that offer access to the bib’s muff pocket. Other nice touches include a removable hood, harness tether slit, loops inside the cuffs to attach a bow release and a contoured “archery collar” that stays out of the way when you’re at full draw. Price: $450/bib, $450/jacket, $300/vestJohn Taranto

First Lite Core

Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio

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Photo courtesy of Rocky Talkie

In remote areas, two-way radios beat phones for reliable, instant communication while hunting. Developed by two rock-climbing friends looking for a radio rugged enough to stand up to their backcountry adventures, the Mountain Radio has impact-resistant armor, a shatterproof screen and an IP56 water-resistance rating. It provides 2 watts of power on the FRS system (the maximum permitted by the FCC without a license) for ranges of up to 35 miles (line of sight), 5 miles (mountains) and 3 miles (wooded areas). A rechargeable 1550 mAh lithium-ion battery serves as the power source and provides more than four days of battery life in temperatures as low as minus-20 degrees Fahrenheit. The Mountain Radio weighs about 6 ounces and comes with a carabiner as well as a retention leash. Price: $110Adam Heggenstaller

Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio

Dryshod Mudcat Hi Boots

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(Photo courtesy of Dryshod)

Keep your feet high and dry with the waterproof Dryshod Mudcat Hi Boots. Designed to be lightweight, durable and stable, the Mudcat Hi Boots feature Densoprene insulated foam to keep out the cold. The four-way stretch, airmesh lining promotes airflow while the roll-down calf pipe allows users to tuck in their pant legs. A reinforced tuck board with rigid shanks provides additional stability. Donning and doffing are easy with the generous heel kick and pull tabs. Price: $119

Dryshod Mudcat Hi Boots

PAKA Hoodie

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Photo courtesy of Paka Apparel

The PAKA Hoodie brings creature comforts from home into the wild hunting lands. Handmade in the mountains of Peru, the Hoodie features 65 percent Royal Alpaca Fiber and 35 percent recycled nylon. This combo is lighter than a coffee mug and is smooth enough to forego an undershirt. Softer than cashmere and odor-resistant, the Hoodie is also at home while hiking, lounging and traveling. Price: $139

PAKA Hoodie

Burris Oracle 2 Rangefinding Bow Sight

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Photo courtesy of Burris Optics

Building off the original Oracle bow sight, Burris’ next iteration reflects the needs and wants of consumers. This includes Improved Auto-Brightness Detection, Improved Manual Brightness Control (lower levels), Improved Set-Up (micro-adjustments on LRF), better waterproofing and more accurate arrow drop calculations. The days of fumbling for the rangefinder when a buck comes into view are over with the Oracle 2, as it provides instant rangefinding and gives the hunter an exact aim point. Price: $399

Burris Oracle 2 Rangefinding Bow Sight

Kifaru Stuff Sacks

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Photo courtesy of Kifaru

Packing for a backcountry hunting trip just got easier with the Kifaru Stuff Sacks. The stuff sacks up the ante with its lightweight and compact design. The featherweight sacks cut bulk and weight and are exceptionally effective at compressing large bags and components into manageable packages. The sacks come in small, medium and large. Price: Starts at $45

Kifaru Stuff Sacks

Stealth Cam Revolver 360

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Photo courtesy of StealthCam

Want a panoramic view of your hunting spot? The Stealth Cam Revolver 360 gives the equivalent of six cameras in a single device. Day or night, the Revolver 360 can detect motion up to 80 yards away and captures 4MP/8MP/16MP/36MP photos and 1080 HD video with audio. Three operating modes include single-zone capture, 180-zone capture or 360-zone capture. Price: $149

Stealth Cam Revolver 360

Yeti 20 Carryall Tote Bag

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Photo courtesy of Yeti

Designed for daily use, the Yeti 20 Carryall Tote Bag serves as the go-to bag for just about anything. Constructed of waterproof, puncture-resistant ThickSkin Shell, items in the bag stay dry while the EVA Molded Bottom keeps the tote upright. The bag features deployable dividers for compartmentalization and two interior zippered pockets for additional storage. Price: $130

Yeti 20 Carryall Tote Bag

Alps Outdoorz Limited Edition Knockout Swivel Hunting Blind Chair

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Photo courtesy of Alps Outdoorz

Being a successful hunter takes many long hours in the blind. Made of durable TechMesh material with a powder-coated steel frame, the Alps Outdoorz Knockout Swivel Blind Chair features a generous backrest for support and maximum comfort. Flexibility is at the heart of this chair, which features four adjustable legs for leveling the chair on uneven ground, adjustable seat height and 360-degree swivel motion for the ultimate in comfort. Price: $149

Alps Outdoorz Limited Edition Knockout Swivel Hunting Blind Chair

Leupold RX-1400i TBR/W Gen 2

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Photo courtesy of Leupold

Billed as the most versatile, feature-rich rangefinder in its class, the RX-1400i TBR/W Gen 2 delivers a bright red display and lightning-fast rangefinding to get you on target quickly. The unit ballistically calculates ranges for rifle hunters, even in the most extreme uphill and downhill shots. Bow hunters can take advantage of Flightpath, which lets hunters see potential arrow obstructions out to a distance of 85 yards. Price: $199

Leupold RX-1400i TBR/W Gen 2





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