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Holiday Gifts for hunters 2019

Every year our editors spend many hours in the field perfecting their craft. Are you having trouble searching for holiday gifts for hunters in your life? The purpose of our Holiday Gift Guide is to bring attention to some of the items that made us more effective and productive in field, as well as new items being released from trusted brands, so that you can consider acquiring these items as gifts for the outdoor enthusiasts on your holiday list. This is part 1; keep an eye out for part 2 coming soon![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

Vortex Razor HD Binos
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Whether out on the water or in the field having a lightweight, bright and strong pair of binos like the Vortex Razor HD series feature the best HD optical system offering the sharpest imagery possible. Vortex produces quality optics that will help you spot more game. Consider their line of spotting scopes and rifle scopes as well.
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Black Hills Ammo
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Now that big-game hunting season has ended for the year, now is a great time to stock up on top-of-the-line ammunition your hunter will surely appreciate. Black Hills makes a wide range of quality ammunition to cover just about every caliber rifle; we’ve tested many different bullets from Black Hills and regularly use their ammunition.
Henry Rifles Long Ranger
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This Best-in-Class lever-action rifle leaves many bolt actions in the dust. It’s a tight-shooter that offers far-reaching accuracy. With side ejection and a lightweight aerospace-alloy receiver, the top is drilled and tapped for scope mounts, and the bottom features a steel-bodied, flush-fit detachable magazine (5-round capacity in .223, 4-round in .243,.308, and 6.5 Creedmoor) with a steel floorplate and a blackened-steel release button on the right side of the receiver. All behind a 20” (or 22″ for the 6.5 Creedmoor) round and blued free-floated sporter barrel, and supported by a two-piece oil-finished American walnut stock with precise laser-cut checkering, sling swivel studs, and a solid black rubber recoil pad for both recoil control and non-slip anchoring on the shoulder for the rapid follow-up shots where lever actions excel. Like Henry’s other centerfires, the Long Ranger carries the in-hammer sliding transfer bar as a safety, instead of a manual safety button or slider that can be hard to operate with gloves.
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Kenetrek Mountain Guide Boot
kenetrek.com
Avid outdoorsmen know the importance of good footwear while trekking the great outdoors so why not give the gift of comfort, support, and a truly outstanding boots this Holiday season. These Kenetrek boots are available in a 400-gram Thinsulate version or a non-insulated model. Boots also feature: 10-inch-tall, 2.8-mm-thick premium full-grain leather uppers with one-piece vamp construction and no seams down the tongue for better abrasion resistance; reinforced double- and triple stitching in high-wear areas, anti-corrosion boot hardware that swivels instead of breaks; protective rubber toe cap for extra abrasion resistance; and a Windtex waterproof, breathable, flexible membrane that keeps water out but allows perspiration vapor to escape. We have worn Kenetrek boots for many years and believe they make the best mountain boots on the market.
AK Game Bags
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Prepare your hunter with gear they’re going to need in the upcoming hunting season. Alaska Game Bags makes a superior game bag made of material that is strong, light and comes in different sizes to accommodate a large range of different-sized animals. They come in compact rolls, are breathable, virtually tear resistant, odor free and can be reused. You can purchase a pack – like the Alaska Pack which we endorse—it includes seven bags and is designed to allow you to fit an entire moose, or a continuous roll to form bags at the size you prefer.
Kryptek Takur Jacket and Pants
kryptek.com
We tested several garments in the Altitude series in 2017 and were completely impressed. We wore the Takur Jacket and Pants on a wet moose hunt.. Both performed amazingly well to keep our tester dry and warm. Activities ranged from rigorous hiking to sitting still while calling and the garments functioned incredibly across the range of activities. They are made from Schoeller fabrics, a European company that makes high-performance technical fabrics used in the mountaineering community. Jacket and pants are waterproof, windproof, breathable, comfortable to wear, regulate temperature, are abrasion resistant, quiet and full of features. They showcase the Altitude pattern which is made for extreme conditions in the alpine and are printed in Austria using a “WetPrint” technology which enhances light absorption by the fabric and gives it a matte appearance. This set is our new favorite top layer.
Garmin Rino 750
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Peace of mind is one of the best gifts to give (for the recipient as well as the giver) and the Garmin Rino 750 provides that in spades. This rugged two-way radio offers extended range, up to 20 miles of communication by voice or unit-to-unit text messaging. It’s high-sensitivity GPS and GLONASS satellite reception allows tracking in the most challenging environments. The dual battery system provides up to 14 hours between charges on lithium-ion pack or up to 18 hours with optional AA batteries. We used this unit in thick, mountainous, tree-rich country this past fall with six hunters using several models of Rino, including three 750s. The units are feature-rich, perform very well, and are cutting-edge tools for hunters.
Spyderco Endura
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This new Endura series blade has been designed to help you tackle extreme cutting chores and detailed work, thanks to the cutting power and versatility of the Wharncliffe blade. The perfectly straight cutting edge of the Wharncliffe cuts with full power along its entire length, and is available in either a PlainEdge or fully serrated SpyderEdge format. The VG-10 stainless-steel blade features a full-flat grind for low-friction edge geometry that enhances the ability to cut. The high-performance blade is backed by a lightweight, ergonomic handle that includes a sturdy back lock mechanism, skeletonized stainless-steel liners, injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon scales, Spyderco’s high-traction Bi-Directional Texture pattern, and a four-position pocket clip. It sports an overall length of 8.76”, a 3.78” blade length, 4.98” closed length, and weighs 3.4 ounces.
Hoyt Carbon RX4 Alpha REDWRX
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Hoyt just came out with your bowhunter’s dream compound bow for 2020. It has a 29.5” axle-to-axle length, a featherlight weight of 4 pounds and an ATA speed of 342 fps produced with the ZT Pro Turbo Cam.
Evolution Outdoors Jekyll and Hyde Broadheads
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This cleverly designed broadhead can be configured in two forms: Jekyll or Hyde. Jekyll is a fixed blade with a 3/4” front blade, 1-inch cutting diameter main blade, and is made from 420 stainless steel with a blade thickness of .060”. It comes in four weight options. Hyde is a mechanical blade with a 3/4” front blade and 2” cutting diameter mechanical blade, and also comes in four weight options.
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