I need suggestions for a hunting gift for my father. (Please read carefully.)?
August 6th, 2009 | 
Author: Ann asked:
I don’t know what to get for my father for Christmas. 2 years ago he began deer hunting with some men from his church. I’m sure that everything he uses (including the gun) is borrowed from the other men, because they encouraged him to go with them.
I know nothing about hunting. I am wondering if there is something I can get him so he has something of his own, or something he can impress the guys with. When he first started he told me he could use some boots, which I got him. But what else could he use.
He lives in a very small, poor, rural community. So I don’t want to get him anything to fancy.
Also – I don’t want to get him a gun. They have a six year old adopted son who gets into everything and I don’t think my father would take the time to lock it up securely. I know he probably keeps the borrowed one at home, but I just can’t see myself buying him one.
Thanks for your help!!
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Category: Outdoorsman Gifts | 
Tags: Boots, Christmas, Deer Hunting, Father Christmas, One At Home, Rural Community, Thanks For Your Help | 
18 Comments »
since you ruled a rifle out due to the 6 year old and not cost, I would suggest a William Henry knife. They run about $300-400, but they are the best knives made and it will serve him well for the rest of his life, even if he decides at some point to give up hunting. You can get them on ebay, or here:
If what your saying is true that he accually has everything borrowed except for boots and you don’t want to buy a gun then there are hundred of options. I’ll name a few and you can go from there. Binoculars, rangefinder, camo clothes (gloves, headgear, scent control, bug suid)(weather appropriate for your location), hunting knife, gps, propane heater, tree stand, deer decoy, ammo, game cleaning accessories, wild game cookbook, rattling antlers, grunt call, doe bleat call, four wheeler, but if he keeps the borrowed gun in the house anyway, he really needs his own gun. I accually have several and two small children (2 and 5 yoa) and you can feel better about it by getting him a gun safe.
Bound and hubby here:
There is a few things you could get that we believe your father would appreciate.
First would be a good high quality sheath knife such as those made by Remington or Buck. A sheath knife is better for dressing a deer than a pocket knife because it won’t close on fingers.
Second, you could get your dad a Carhartt type barn coat. I know my Grandfather had one that he used for duck hunting, deer hunting and bird hunting, everything that he needed, short of his shotgun, fit in all the pockets.
Third, actually a stocking stuffer, would be a gift card to Cabela’s. If he lives in Pennsylvania too, there are two Cabela’s stores that he could go to. With a gift card he could pick out what he feels that he needs or would like to have.
Fourth, you might want to rethink getting your dad a hunting rifle, it’s a personal thing that he would appreciate. If, as you think, he’s keeping a borrowed gun in the home now and there have not been incidents, your dad may be taking the safety procedures you think he isn’t. You could get a nice lever action rifle for him from Dick’s for about $300.
Something you might want to consider, you say your dad lives in a “very small, poor, rural community” with this in mind maybe he can’t afford his own hunting rifle. If this is the case, the gift of a hunting rifle could be a gift of a lifetime that keeps on giving everytime he goes hunting. I know that when I hold one of my Grandfather’s guns, it brings back wonderful memories for me… of him, of my time with him. If your father had his own rifle, he could relive his hunts and pass those memories on.
Good luck and Merry Christmas!
at a camping and outdoor supply store i would suggest some forrest camo coveralls that are good and warm but also very cheap and durable and a hunter’s orange baseball cap and a light orange nylon hunting vest these things are fairly cheap and can last longer then say good boots
also Buck Knifemaking Company makes some good quality lockblade skinning knives with a place to clip it to his belt on the frame of the knife you don’t wanna go for a Gerber lockblade knife from what i gathered in your info (gerber makes the best in lockblade skinning knives but are often expensive as all get out Buck brand knives make a good 2nd choice for this that is moderately priced)
BEING AN AVID HUNTER I AM PARTICULAR ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT I BUY
I GET THINGS FROM PEOPLE ALL THE TIME THAT KNOW THAT I HUNT.
PROBLEM IS THEY DONT .
WHAT HAPPENS IS I GET SOMETHINGTOTALLY UNSUITED FOR MY NEEDS AND WANTS
THIS PROBABLY HAPPENS TO EVERYONE
MY SUGGESTION IS TO GET A CABELA’S CATALOG AND SIT DOWN WITH HIM AND ASK HIM WHAT HE WANTS
TRUST ME. THE LACK OF SUPRISE WILL BE EXCEEDED BY THE JOY OF GETTING WHAT HE REALLY WANTS
WORKS FOR ME
u might want to get him a nice shooting scope when he goes to the ranges. then u also might want to buy him a nice tree stand
Go to Bass Pro Shops or any sporting goods store and explain this to the clerk. There are all kinds of good gift ideas that aren’t too expensive, and he will love whatever you get him anyway.
I’m actually going to buy my daughter (she’s four) a complete camo outfit, including boots, and a hunter orange cap to go with the gun she’s getting.
Given the limits stated in your question, I’d suggest that you get him a nice knife with a gut hook on it. They run about 12 bucks at WalMart. Then add in some “Hot Hands” & “Toe Warmers”, they usually come in a six pack and cost around 2 bucks a pack.
Does he take the meat and get it processed? If so, then something for the kitchen that will help with preparation.
What about a nice framed deer photo?
camo clothing, tree stand, deer cart, a gift card to Gander Mtn or Cabelas so he can get exactly what he wants
how on earth did you get your full avatar pic on there???? I have been trying to do that!!
Might I suggest some good quality flannel shirts with pockets. The knife and binoculars are a great suggestion and there is nothing like good warm thermal underwear.
I hunt, It’s part of my heritage I’m Comanche and every year I go out. One thing I always find I need but never seem to have with me is a good light hatchet. I end up breaking limbs for camp fires. Just a thought, but how many times have you other guys forgot a hatchet and cursed yourself when that limb snapped and smacked your shin or knee real good?
Yes you can laugh at the silly Indian that forgot his tomahawk .
Maybe a good light hatchet might be the gift for your dad.
buy him a knife, or a sagens saw( aids in the gutting of deer), maybe some gloves, maybe a deer hunting coat, or some bibs/coveralls… you said he borrows everything, so you could start off with stuff like that…. if he processes his own deer than maybe a meat grider, a set of knives for butchering deer. go to cabelas, and look around until you find something that will fit him right. but those listed above would be a good start.
Well, you don’t say what part of the country you are in so I’ll be general.
Let’s assume it’s cold out there…..besides the boots you already got him, you need warm clothes starting with the thermal tops, bottoms and really good socks and gloves. Hunters love their undies, socks and gloves!
I can’t say what kind of camo to use because it differs by geography, but a good pair of camo pants and a jacket will be in order.
Want something he can show off? You can get a nice knife for not a whole lot. I included a link below…if he doesn’t have a knife, he’ll love to get one.
Try Wal-mart in the sporting goods section, a speciality sporting goods store or online at or cabelas.com
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Get him a skinning knife with a guthook on it. They make some pretty good ones that are pretty cheap. I got my brother one, several years ago, and I think it was around 20 bucks, at Wal-Mart.
get him atree hunting stand it mounts in a tree which they climb and the deer cant see him they arent too much and you can get them at a sporting store near you
I think you should get him some bullets
Warm Water-proof clothing
A good pair of binoculars
don’t go for too much magnification 7×30, 7×50
are great choices for deer hunting.
Insect repellant
hand and toe warmers
A good quality hunting knife
CAMOFLAUGE clothing, “hunter” orange clothing, a nice hunting jacket.
Most department stores i.e. K-mart or Wal-mart carry hunting stuff.
Get him some sort of trap or a tranqulizer. Maybe give him something non hunting related and that trap