Dec 8, 2020

Archery Wire Holiday Gift Ideas, Part 2

I am back with part two of the Archery Wire Holiday Gift Guide; soon to be a valued holiday tradition. Did you find some goodies from part one? (or at least a wine recommendation?) Enjoy these fun gift ideas below – Michelle Scheuermann, editor, Archery Wire.

Gifts for Hunters:

  • Irish Setter MudTrek Hunting Boot: A versatile pull-on style rubber knee boot in camo and solid color models. Two distinct fits and five insulation choices. Unisex sizes for men, women and youth. MSRP starting at $169.99.
  • Bowhunters United Membership Gift Box: If you know someone who loves to bowhunt and wants to see the tradition carry on for generations, they’ll appreciate a BU Gift Box. BU offers three different Gift Box options. Proceeds are used to advocate for bowhunting, conserve public lands, and build the next generation of bowhunters through trainings and education. Ranges $25-$50.
  • Rinehart Targets® Caribou Target: Adding to its Woodland Series of affordable, lifelike 3D archery targets is the new 1/3 Scale Woodland Caribou Target. It is the perfect way to prepare for the hunt of a lifetime in the arctic regions for one of bowhunting’s toughest trophies. Plus, buy 2-3 of them and just put in your front yard and let the neighbors talk. Maybe add a sleigh? IDK, just tossing out ideas. MSRP $224.99
  • 4-Play Turkey Call: A new take on the box call. The 4-Play has a forward mounted wheel that allows it to play on both sides of the call employing four rails instead of the typical two. Christmas offer includes FREE personalization and free shipping. Starts at $125.
     
  • Bow Spider: Hunting with a compound bow brings challenges, one of which is how to securely and safely pack and carry it afield yet keep it handy. Bow Spider offers a quick and easy bow retrieval system. It offers the ability to mount your bow on your hip, in your treestand, or on your pack. System starts at $84.95
     
  • SneakyHunter Bootlamps: Essentially, headlamps for your feet! Give this to the person who always blinds you with their headlamp. Or spooks game with their flashlight. The lights operate using three AAA batteries and have three settings. Made in USA. MSRP $59.99
  • Hawke Optics Vantage Range Finders: Available in three models, each Vantage LRF has a fully-multi coated optical system with BK-7 prisms, 6x magnification and an adjustable diopter. Each unit has Standard/Horizontal Distance/Angle/Rain/Hunt modes along with a two-year warranty.
     
  • Lakewood Products 41-Inch Bow Case Combo: An upgraded design, Lakewood’s top-loading drop in design offers more convenience for loading, transporting and storing a bow with all of its accessories on, including the quiver. Made in USA. MSRP $299.99
  • Garmin Xero A1 Bow Sight: Auto-ranging digital laser bow sights that automatically measure the distance to a target and provide a precise, virtual lighted pin for the shot. MSRP $799.
  • TrueTimber Akokeek TrueSuede Long Sleeve Shirt This shirt offers 100 percent poly True Suede fabric and is exceptionally soft and quiet, making it ideal for bowhunting. Also has a pant option with a comfort waistband, which is ideal for after sitting around for the last eight months. Both shirt and pant MSRP: $39.99.

Gifts for Family:

  • Bear Archery Legit RTH Bow: This compound bow is made to legitimately fit all ages and skill levels. It is adjustable from a 14” to 30” draw length range and from 10 to 70 lbs. peak draw weight. The bow comes ready to hunt equipped with Trophy Ridge accessories – a Joker 4-pin sight, 5-Spot quiver, Whisker Biscuit, No-tie peep sight & D loop. The Legit weighs only 3.6 lbs. and fires arrows at 315 feet per second. MSRP: $399.99
  • Teaching moment alert: National Bowhunter Education Foundation’s favorite shot placement learning tools are back in stock. The Mini 3-D Deer and Mini 3-D Bear make great gifts. The Mini 3-D ‘Stick-Pin’ Deer and Bear come with a mock ‘arrow’ shaft for use when simulating shot placement and sell for $65.00 each. To order, call NBEF at 605-716-0596 or on-line at www.nbef.org.
     
  • The Umarex AirJavelin CO2 powered arrow gun is an easy-to-use arrow launching gun that's great fun for the whole family. MSRP $169.99
  • Treat yourself to free 24/7 outdoor content streaming on CarbonTV. Watch your favorite shows, find a new one or check out wildlife on a live cam. Put your feet up and enjoy this gift to yourself or invite the whole family to join you for an entertaining night-in. Free.
  • Many companies dove into creating hand sanitizers this summer to fill the nationwide shortage. Try ElimiShield’s Home & Outdoor Hand Sanitizer, which according to their press release, the product “… does not soak into the blood system… doesn’t need to be reapplied constantly throughout the day like regular hand sanitizers because it bonds to the outer layer of the skin and is both sweat resistant and wash resistant.” So that’s pretty cool.
    • Also consider CBD + Hand Sanitizer from Warfighter Hemp with a soothing lavender scent. The CBD helps sooth over-washed hands.
    • And Ranger Ready offers hand sanitizer options. I like the trigger handle on these.
  • Speaking of Ranger Ready, they introduced permethrin this summer, a clothing-and-gear-worn repellent that repels and kills ticks, mosquitos, gnats, no-see-ums, and other biting insects on contact. Apply to clothing, tents, sleeping bags, dog beds, horse saddles, blankets, and other fabrics and is safe for use on dogs and horses. Protects for up to 40 days or five washes.