Okayest Hunter's Holiday Gift Guide

Hidden Christmas Gift Gems for The Deer Hunter in Your Life

How is it that hunters can be simultaneously easy to buy for yet also extremely difficult? There are a million different gift options for hunters including tools, gadgets, and apparel, but it seems as though most hunters just go out and buy themselves what they need. And what if you buy them something that doesn’t align with their brand or style? These are the questions we all ask when figuring out gift ideas for outdoorsman. 

This year let’s try to keep it simple with the “Okayest Holiday Gift Guide.” We’ve put together a list of products that we love and use with the intention that it’ll give you some ideas for the holidays. We’ve even broken it down into categories for you. So, let’s get the holiday shopping started. Heck, you might even find a gift to get yourself!

Gifts For Before the Hunt

• Coffee – All hunters know about caffeine and its uncanny ability to improve hunter persistence, so this makes a great gift or stocking stuffer! If you are looking for a new coffee brand that truly understands the outdoor lifestyle, check out the products over at Our Grounds Coffee! 

• Hang & Shoot Archery Paper Tuner – As a bow hunter, it is important to make sure that you are putting your best foot forward and hunting as efficiently as possible. Take your archery tuning into your own hands with a paper tuning kit from Paper Tuner. By offering a quick reference guide and multiple accessories, you are sure to be a bow tuning pro in no time. 

• Magnetic Gun Holder – Whether it’s securing a gun in the cab of you truck, on the side of your four-wheeler, or to the inside door of you gun safe, a quality gun holder is a must. SOFHOLD offers a multitude of options for your gun holder needs. Solid construction and a plethora of good reviews make this a good option for the gun guys in your life. 

Gifts For the Hunt

• Game Calls – Whether you are a deer hunter or a turkey hunter, there is a good chance that you use game calls. There is nothing like interacting with the game you are chasing and Weathered Oaks Custom Game Calls will put the right grunt tube or pot call in your hands to get the job done. 

• Portable Ground Blind – If you are like me and enjoy hunting on the ground, you know that it can sometimes be a challenge to stay hidden. A portable ground blind from Nukem Blinds can be just what you need to stay concealed. 

• Hunting Scents and Attractants – This makes a great gift for the hardcore hunters in your life. This is perfect for the ones who are willing to pull out all the stops and utilize whatever tool is legal to be successful. Cover scents and scrape accelerators like DH3 are sure to give them the edge. 

• Mobile Hunting Gear – In a world where mobile hunting is becoming more popular by the year, the appropriate gear is necessary. This includes more expensive items like saddles and climbing sticks, but it also encompasses small items like paracord, public land-safe tree hangers, and trail camera accessories. Luckily the folks at Good Sit Mobile got you covered in this area!

Gifts For After the Hunt

• Flashlights and Lanterns – Every outdoorsman needs a good flashlight. We spend a lot of time outdoors before the sun rises and after it goes down and a bad flashlight can ruin an outing. Well, you don’t have to worry about that with the products at Hybridlight. Their arsenal of quality lights also act as device chargers and have lithium battery lives that are unbelievable. 

• Knives – The same argument applies here as for flashlight, except that knives may provide even more value to outdoorsman. And there is no such thing as too many blades. Knives by Nuge has you covered here. 

• Game Recovery Gear – When the okayest of hunters get something on the ground, having the best tools for the job is a must. Wicked North offers a variety of products to help, including field dressing kits and totes. This is also a good way to show the outdoorsman in your life that you have complete confidence in them!

• Celebratory Brews – Oftentimes nothing caps off a successful or maybe even unsuccessful hunt like a cold beer. A six pack in the stocking or under the tree has never been a bad idea. Garage Beers is here for you.

Gifts For the Garage or Mancave

• DIY Taxidermy Gear – Paying a taxidermist can get expensive and most every hunter likes the idea of self-sufficiency. That’s why DIY taxidermy kits from Rack Hub and Wicked North make a great gift. It’s time to get creative and display your memories. 

• Personalized Man Cave Items – The garage or man cave is sacred to every outdoorsman. It’s a place to display trophies and memories, a place to share a drink with friends, and a place to keep your messy hunting and fishing gear out of your spouse’s way. So customizable gear always makes a great gift. Check out Garage Guys 614 for this endeavor. 

• Coffee Table Reading: Zach Hanson is the host of the Okayest Trapper podcast on the Okayest Podcast Network. He's also the author of Turning Feral which is A Modern Journey of Hunting, Trapping, and Living Intentionally in the Wilderness," Zach recounts his transformation from a high-powered urban professional to a self-reliant outdoorsman. Dissatisfied with his unfulfilling suburban existence, Hanson leaves behind his corporate job and material comforts to immerse himself in the backwoods of North America. There, he learns to hunt, trap, and live harmoniously with nature, discovering profound purpose and balance. His narrative offers an inspiring exploration of seeking authenticity and meaning through a return to the wild.

• Cozy Flannel for Before, Durning, and After the Hunt: The Deer Woods Buffalo Plaid Fleece built for those chilly mornings and late-night fireside chats, this flannel isn’t just for show – it’s designed with a soft, fleece-lined interior that brings warmth without the bulk. The durable fabric can handle whatever the season throws your way, and the subtle nod to your passion for the hunt lets everyone know where you'd rather be. Perfect for layering or rocking solo, this flannel’s about as ready as you are for whatever the Deer Woods have in store.

The holidays can be a stressful time and choosing gifts for your loved ones can be difficult. Hopefully this list helps, but there a thousand things that were left off that would make a great gift for an outdoorsman. The key is to be thoughtful and don’t be afraid to go out on a limb for the hunter in your life. Happy shopping and Merry Christmas!

Will Bowen, Okayest Hunter Contributor