Comments on: I need suggestions for a hunting gift for my father. (Please read carefully.)?

By: gift wrapping

gift wrapping — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:02:12 +0000

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:

By: holiday gift

holiday gift — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:44:51 +0000

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.

By: holiday gifts

holiday gifts — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:56:29 +0000

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!

By: gifts for women

gifts for women — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:46:25 +0000

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)

By: present ideas

present ideas — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:46:48 +0000

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

By: hunting gift

hunting gift — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:44:31 +0000

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

By: gifts for him

gifts for him — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:19:04 +0000

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.

By: hunting gift

hunting gift — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:22:08 +0000

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?

By: holiday gift

holiday gift — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:50:51 +0000

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!!

By: great gift

great gift — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:14:42 +0000

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.