Nobody wants to be known as the friend or family member that traditionally gives lousy presents. Fear not, however, as our gift guide will make any deer hunter happy about what's under the tree.
November 04, 2024
By NAW Staff
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Even though it seems that deer season has just arrived for many of us, there's another part of the calendar year that will soon demand our attention. The holidays are coming, and for some that means having the stress of having to buy the Christmas gifts for the family.
Fortunately, we can help you out in that area. The products that follow are certain to help deer hunters be more successful in the field, so if you have an outdoorsman or two in the family — and if you're looking at this article it's probably safe to assume that you do — you'll definitely want to keep reading!
PELICAN Pelican Air Long Case 1755 There's simply no way around it — traveling to hunt is often stressful regardless of whether you're driving or flying to your destination. With that in mind, there are certain things you can do to ease your mind — such as storing your equipment somewhere safe. Enter the Air Case 1755, the longest Air Case Pelican offers at 55 inches. The case features built-in wheels and is less weight than other polymer cases, making it the perfect choice to protect your firearms, hunting equipment, camera tripods or other gear of length as you continue to and from your next hunt.
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Waterproof, crushproof and dustproof, the Air Case 1755 measures 55x14x8 inches, features easy-to-use Press and Pull latches, and has customizable Pick N Pluck foam for both added safety and convenience.
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PULSAR Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL50 Thermal Riflescope Set the outdoorsman in your life up for success with the Thermion 2 LRF XL50 Thermal Riflescope from Pulsar. With a 1.75x base magnification, digital zoom increments of 2, 4, and 8, and a 1024x768 resolution, you're certain to get the crisp, clear images that you desire. The scope also features the widest field of view of any in the Thermion 2 line at 14x10.05°, and has a built-in laser rangefinder.
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With a customizable user mode for individual image adjustment, shooters can adjust brightness and contrast for maximum detail and information, and then save those preferred settings so that no further adjustment is needed before the next user of the thermal imager. Users can also choose from 10 reticle shapes, as well as nine different color options.
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MOULTRIE MOBILE Moultrie EDGE 2 Cellular Trail Camera 2-Pack Expanding on the premium performance of the original Edge, Moultrie's Edge 2 features the all-new On Demand feature. This enables users to trigger a photo or video at any time via the Moultrie Mobile app, making them available almost immediately after capture. Image quality has also been improved, with 36MP photos and 1080p video with sound. Additionally, the Edge 2 provides an expanded 50-foot field of view, a faster 0.4-second trigger speed, and a low-glow flash to ensure crisp, clear nighttime images without alerting game.
Some of the most best features of the Edge also return in the Edge 2, such as built-in memory that negates the need for an SD card, as well as the popular auto-connect feature, nationwide coverage that ensures your camera will automatically pick up the strongest network available no matter your location.
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BROWNING Browning South Slope Jacket and Pant The South Slope Jacket and Pant is new from Browning and cloaked in OVIX camo. Engineered to be versatile and highly effective in a variety of terrains, the color pallet uses high contrast to break up shapes during engagements at closer ranges. The jacket and pants feature a waterproof, breathable membrane for excellent protection against the elements. The jacket sports a fully adjustable hood and water-resistant hand and chest pockets. The pants are durable and lightweight, and waist side zippers allow for easy on/off.
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HORNADY Hornady Click-Adjust Bullet Seating Micrometer Reloading isn’t only fun, it’s super effective. Handloaders know the best way to achieve maximum shot-to-shot consistency is to create their own whitetail loads. Enter Hornady’s Click-Adjust Bullet Seating Micrometer. With this new seating device, you can precisely set bullet seating depth with a red, scope-like turret that click adjusts in .001-inch increments. This bullet seater is a quick and effective way to achieve perfect reloading consistency, leading to increased accuracy.
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BROWNING TRAIL CAMERAS Browning Trail Cameras Defender Pro Scout Max HD The latest in Browning’s Defender line, the Defender Pro Scout Max HD sports a new on-demand feature, allowing you to request an instant picture or video from the field when using a data plan that includes this feature. All HD all the time means photos and videos are crisp and clear, and gleaning right-now intel from the field is invaluable for whitetail hunters. Other notable features include GPS-tagged images, a 100-foot detection range, and the new high-gain antenna system provides increased reception in remote areas. Dual Carrier Technology means no individual SIM cards; if you select Auto Detect from the main menu, the camera automatically picks up the cellular carrier with the best signal in the area.
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OZONICS Ozonics HR600 Ozonics keeps improving at helping whitetail hunters fly under a deer’s olfactory system. Its latest incarnation, the HR600, features a space-age-looking new design, a toolless and replaceable coil and a redesigned fan with top-mounted air intake. On-board charging means there’s no worry of the system dying when you need it most, and LED lights boost the ease of use. Five new modes of operation increase functionality and scent elimination, and the unit comes with an extended-life battery and a smart arm mounting system.
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WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER Wildlife Research Center Golden Rope We are excited about WRC’s Golden Rope, which is ideal for adding to an active scrape or creating a new one. The resealable mixing container contains a trio of 30-inch-long high-absorption ropes, a 4-ounce bottle of Golden Rope Scent Concentrate, and three cable ties. Use the ties to add a scent-soaked rope to any overhanging branch. Now, you can just hang a rope when you find that perfect licking branch that isn’t long enough for a buck to reach.
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STREAMLIGHT Streamlight Green Trident LED headlamp The Green Trident LED headlamp from Streamlight is ideal for the whitetail hunter. The lamp’s white lighting is designed to work up-close and at distance, so you can cast as much or as little light into the woods as you’d prefer. Also, if you really want to be discreet, the green light setting is made to prevent you from spooking game. Running on just three AAA batteries with a battery life of up to 63 hours, the Green Trident is the perfect “do-all” headlamp.
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SCENT THIEF Scent Thief Earth Scent Field Spray The ultimate scent control spray, Scent Thief’s products deliver odor-eliminating results that you can actually experience for yourself. This formula is the first and only product to completely remove an animal’s sense of threatening odors. Designed to relax the area of a deer’s nose responsible for detecting odors, this formula temporarily shuts down a buck’s sense of smell. Scent Thief says, “When an animal gets Scent Thief in their nose, they won’t be able to smell anything else. Guaranteed.”
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