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Brian Pope

25 Best Gifts for Bowhunters

- Gift Guide -

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Finding the best gifts for bowhunters in 2023 might seem hard at first — after all, bowhunting fanatics have much of the gear they need. That’s not game over, though: Bowhunters wear out their archery gear, which means your best bowhunting gift can be a replacement or even an outright archery gear upgrade. In addition, most bowhunters can benefit from handy archery tools.

Best Bowhunting Gift Ideas: Our Guide

We take pride in this newly updated gift guide for bowhunters because we not only recommend a particular can’t-go-wrong bowhunting gift, we also tell you why our choices are cool gifts for bowhunters. Because there are several types of bowhunters, not all archery gifts are the right fit. Eastern or midwestern bowhunters who hunt whitetail deer or turkey from tree stands or ground blinds need different kinds of bowhunting gear than hunters who go after elk or mule deer in the high mountain ranges of the West. But don’t worry — if one of our best bowhunting gift picks is better suited to one kind of bowhunting over another, we’ll point that out.

This photo shows a bowhunter standing with a hunting bow overlooking a lake.
The best bowhunting gifts for bow hunters include archery accessories like quivers, targets, and stabilizers, as well as hunting gear like rangefinders, decoys and tree stands.

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25 Best Bowhunting Gifts 2023

Because modern compound hunting bows and arrows need to be fitted to each other to work well, we don’t recommend specific bows or arrows in this list. For instance, a 70-lb draw weight bow used by an archer with a 30″ draw length who is shooting a 125 grain broadhead will require an arrow with a particular spine rating. If the archer’s draw length is 27″ the arrow spine could change. Don’t worry! We won’t send you down the wrong path: These bowhunting gifts don’t require you to have specialized knowledge — they’ll be great gifts that most bowhunter can use and enjoy!

1. Bow Spider

This photo shows the Bow Spider bow packing accessory product for archery enthusiasts and bow hunters.
The Bow Spider kit lets you hang your compound bow securely from your waist or backpack — even while hunting.

For the second year in a row, our #1 pick is still the Bow Spider. It’s a solution to a common problem for bowhunters: where to safely stow your bow and also keep it accessible in case you need it fast. The Bow Spider is basically a slotted holster “receiver” that you can mount on the rear of your backpack, on your backpack hip belt, or on your own belt. A special anodized aluminum post fits over a compound bow’s stabilizer attachment point. This post securely fits into the Bow Spider receiver, letting the bow securely hang in place.

Why is this so great? Bowhunters usually carry their bows by hand — which can get tiring — or strap them to the back of their backpacks — which makes them impossible to retrieve quickly. The Bow Spider lets you stow your bow to free up your hands. For instance, while archery elk hunting on the go, we often stop and use our binoculars to scan ahead. If you don’t have a Bow Spider, you have to set your bow on the ground, then rise back up and use your binoculars. With a Bow Spider, you can stow it on your hip belt. So cool.

* Rugged Terrain Recommendation: For backpack use in any rugged terrain hunting, we still recommend that users also strap their bows to their backpacks with an additional strap for security.

Shop the Bow Spider kit at Scheels!

2. PEAX Backcountry Duo Headlamp

This bowhunter gifts photo shows the PEAX Backcountry Duo Headlamp on a rock.
The PEAX Backcountry Duo has the most powerful red light mode we’ve ever tested.

We’ve used the PEAX Backcountry Duo Headlamp over two hunting seasons now, and it’s our go-to favorite headlamp for hunting. Why? It has an insanely powerful red light mode that blows away the competition. In addition, its single 1,000-lumen white beam is more powerful than most competing hunting headlamps.

If you want to learn more, check out our guide to the best hunting headlamps or read our full in-depth review of the PEAX Backcountry Duo here. However, this headlamp sells out fast, so if you want one, order now before they’re gone. 

 

3. Cabela’s GORE-TEX Infinium Windstopper Handmuff

This photo shows the camouflage Cabela's GORE-TEX Infinium Windstopper Handmuff for hunters.
The Cabela’s GORE-TEX Infinium Windstopper Handmuff keeps your hunter’s hands warm.

The Cabela’s GORE-TEX Infinium Windstopper Handmuff is a great gift for cold-weather tree-stand hunters. If your bowhunter is sitting a chilly tree stand, a good handcuff can keep hands warm yet ready for the dexterity needed to shoot a bow when a whitetail deer moves in. If you add a handwarmer, the inside can get downright toasty!

Stocking Stuffer Option: The Redhead Insulated Fleece Handmuff isn’t waterproof like Cabela’s option above, but it’s warm and has a great price-to-value ratio, making it a possible stocking stuffer gift idea.

4. GorillaPod Mobile Mini and the Impulse Bluetooth Remote

This photo shows the Joby GorillaPod Mobile Mini smartphone tripod gift idea.
GorillaPod Mobile Mini

If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that selfies just don’t cut it in the backcountry. The vistas are too big and awesome. Then there are times when you want to grab a great photo with your buddies. For example, when it comes time to celebrate a successful hunt, propping up a camera in the woods just leads to bad photos.

Enter the JOBY GorillaPod Mobile Mini. It’s a tiny, durable, and flexible smartphone tripod mount. You can prop it up on uneven surfaces like backpacks and rocks. You can even wrap it around a tree branch. After you choose the GorillaPod Mobile Mini, you’ll want to also get a bluetooth remote — like the excellent Joby Impulse. A bluetooth remote lets you smile for the camera and take the photo when you press the remote button. So cool.

If your hunter uses a GoPro action camera or even a small point-and-shoot camera, choose the GorillaPod Magnetic Mini Tripod. It’s the same lightweight size but it has a standard 1/4″ camera mount and magnetic feet for extra placement options.

Note: If Amazon runs out of stock, try B&H here.

5. Last Chance Archery HS4 Bow Scale

This archery tool photo shows the Last Chance Archer HS4 Scale for measuring a bow's draw weight.
The new Last Chance Archery HS4 is a super easy-to-use and accurate bow draw weight scale.

The Last Chance Archery HS4 Scale is a quick and easy way to check your bow’s draw weight. All you have to do is nock an arrow (for safety) and use the handheld bow scale to draw back your bow — while pointing the arrow in a safe direction. The Last Chance Archery HS3 Bow Scale won’t release the arrow, of course, but it does measure peak draw weight, hold weight, and the let-off percentage. This is important for compound bow tuning, and it’s helpful for bowhunters to know their actual draw weight as they change arrows or replace strings. Most archery hunters don’t have these, and yet we believe most bowhunters would be thrilled to get one as a present.

 

6. Rinehart Targets RhinoBlock Archery Target

This photo shows the Rinehart Targets RhinoBlock Archery Target with arrows in it.
The Rinehart RhinoBlock Target even stops broadheads.

The great thing about the Rinehart Targets RhinoBlock Archery Target is that’s tough and it just works well. It costs a bit more than cheap foam or bag targets, but it’s way more versatile and lasts a very long time. You get 40 target zones over six different surfaces. Plus, two sides provide sculpted 3D vital deer targets. We smacked our RhinoBlock with hundreds of broadhead shots over multiple years, and the self-healing foam holds up remarkably well.

7. Rinehart Woodland Boar 3D Target

Rinehart Targets Woodland Boar

Most archery hunters like to shoot at 3D targets to help prep them for the coming hunting season. A good 3D target helps a bowhunter visualize a hunting moment, which is critical when a real animal steps into shooting range. The Rinehart Woodland Boar has a core that’s constructed of Rinehart’s self-healing foam to help ensure a target that can hold up to many practice shots. Better yet, the vital area is a replaceable locking insert — if your bowhunter does wear it out, it’s easily replaceable. One more thing: The Rinehart Woodland Boar 3D Target is 24″ by 39″ long, so you don’t have to worry — it’s not a full-size boar target that’s hard to store or move around.

Would you rather have a deer, elk, bear, coyote or turkey target? You can get those, too: Shop ‘3D Targets’ at Cabela’s for more options.

8. Bend-Able Bugle Tube Holder

For archery elk hunters

This photo shows a bugle tube holder for archery elk hunting.
A bugle tube holder is a great gift idea for archery elk hunters.

If your bowhunter is an archery elk hunter that uses a bugle tube to call in elk, a Bend-Able Bugle Tube Holder is a game-changing gift. Why? Bugle tubes come with strings to hang around your neck, but they’re constantly getting tangled up in your backpack and bino chest pack. The Bend-Able Bugle Tube Holder is basically a fast-draw holster for your bugle tube. You can attach it to a backpack, backpack waist belt, or even a standard belt. If you’re not sure what size to get, get the Medium — it’ll fit the vast majority of tubes out there these days. Very highly recommended for archery elk hunters.

Buying Option: The Bend-Able Bugle Tube Holder is also available at Amazon.

9. HME Products Hard Surface Practice Hanger

HME Hard Surface Bow Practice Hanger

The very popular HME Products Hard Surface Practice Hanger works both inside and outdoors on the shooting range, making it a versatile archery gift. So why is it such a great gift for bowhunters? When your bowhunter is practicing outside, he or she has to put their bow down to pull their arrows from the target. You can set your bow on the ground, but you’re introducing dirt, grass and debris to the bow. That’s not terrible on it’s own because we’re talking about hunting bows, but bows on the ground are easily stepped on. That’s very bad. A practice hanger lets your bowhunter safely hang the bow.

Out of Stock? Shop the HME Hard Surface Practice Hanger at Sportsman’s.

 

10. Primos Bloodhunter HD Blood Trailing Light

This photo shows the Primos BloodHunter HD Flashlight.
Bloodhunter HD Trailing Light

Some of the best archery hunting is in the late afternoon and evening, and a successful hunt often means trying to find an animal in the dark. A blood trailing light is critical for helping bowhunters locate downed animals, especially in rough country with thick cover. The Primos Bloodhunter HD Blood Tracking Light uses 600 lumen CREE XM LEDs with an optical filter that reduces select colors to help amplify the visibility of blood. Incidentally, this specialized flashlight is one of our top gifts for all hunters — not just bowhunters — because most hunters want any edge they can get when tracking in the dark.

11. Cabela’s Universal Magnetic Rangefinder Strap

This hunting gift photo shows the Cabela's Universal Magnetic Rangefinder Strap.
The Cabela’s Universal Magnetic Rangefinder Strap lets your hunter carry and stow a rangefinder for fast and easy access while hunting!

The Cabela’s Universal Magnetic Rangefinder Strap works with a bowhunter’s rangefinder to make it super easy to grab, use, and stow. It’s particularly good for tree stand and ground blind hunters that don’t need to protect their rangefinder from debris while navigating a dense forest. It uses a magnetic strap and magnetic clip to let you attach a rangefinder to a belt, backpack, bino pack, or even the wall of a ground blind. So handy!

12. Leupold RX-1400i TBR/W Gen2 Laser Rangefinder

This hunting gift photo shows the Leupold RX-1400i laser rangefinder.
Surprisingly power-packed at an entry-level price point!

Of the best affordable rangefinders we’ve tested for archery is the Leupold RX-1400i TBR/W Gen2 Rangefinder. It’s a feature-packed midrange rangefinder that also works well for rifle hunters. We appreciate its lightweight, trim profile and fast ranging. Our review unit has been going strong for two years now and it’s hard to beat.

Upgrade Option: The Leupold RX-FullDraw 5 Rangefinder has Leupold’s ‘Flightpath’ technology that shows you the highest point of your arrow’s flight for targets up to 85 yards away. (It’s good for making sure you don’t hit tree limbs when shooting in forests.)

13. Plano All Weather Compound Bow Case

This photo shows the Plano All Weather Compound Bow Case.
This hard-sided case can custom fit nearly every compound hunting bow available today.

The Plano All Weather Compound Bow Case has two important benefits: First, it has pluck-away foam that lets you customize the interior to fit most any compound bow, including its quiver and sight. Second, it has a weatherproof seal, which means you can leave it in the back of a pickup truck or UTV in the rain and not have to worry. The only drawback is that we don’t recommend it for airline travel. If you need a case that can take the abuse of airline baggage handlers, go with the awesome Pelican Air Bow Case.

14. Bohning Pocket Quiver

This photo shows the Bohning Pocket Quiver for holding arrows.
The Bohning Pocket Quiver makes carrying arrows easy on the practice range.

All archery hunters need to spend time practicing. The Bohning Pocket Quiver lets your bowhunter insert six arrows. This little quiver covers the arrow field points, letting you slide the quiver into a back pocket. Your hunter can shoot an arrow, then grab another from the quiver. Practice will be easier and safer

15. TightSpot Quiver

This bowhunting gift idea shows the TightSpot 5-Arrow Quiver.
TightSpot Quiver

Our favorite quiver is undeniably the TightSpot 5-Arrow Quiver. It is astoundingly well engineered, and it’s built in the USA. For starters, the TightSpot Quiver has an ingenious mounting system — you can mount the TightSpot quiver much closer to the side of your compound bow than you can with most other quivers. This gets more weight closer to the center of your bow, which reduces torque. In addition, you can fine-tune the position of the quiver to get better balance out of your particular bow. But wait, there’s a lot more: The quiver uses carbon fiber rods, so it’s lightweight and strong, plus the construction helps reduce vibration on the shot. The TightSpot grippers that hold each arrow are particularly special: Over the last few years, more and more bowhunters have started using smaller diameter arrows. In fact, there are multiple diameters of arrows that your bowhunter could be using — or could change to next year. Most standard quivers have arrow grippers that are one size and they can start to wear out and loosen. The TightSpot Quiver has individually adjustable arrow grippers, which let you tighten the grippers to fit your arrows. This means you’re far less likely to lose an arrow with a very sharp broadhead out of your quiver as you’re walking through brush in the woods — and here’s a broadhead injury story that proves the risk. Better yet, TightSpot offers an IronClad guarantee — if the TightSpot quiver breaks on the original owner for any reason, TightSpot will repair or replace it at no cost. TightSpot also makes a 7-arrow version and 3-arrow version — you can get all three versions at BlackOvis with free shipping — but the 5-arrow version is right for most bowhunters.

16. Alaska Guide Creations Binocular Chest Pack

This bowhunting gift idea photo shows the Alaska Guide Creations Classic Max Binocular Chest Pack.
Classic HBS with M.A.X. pocket

Once a hunter starts hunting with a binocular chest pack, which is basically a bino harness with a built-in case, there’s no going back. You might think that a chest pack could interfere with the drawing of a bow, but they do not. Even the large Alaska Guide Creations Classic HBS with M.A.X. pocket (pictured) doesn’t get in the way of a shot. More to the point, it keeps your binoculars handy, and the more you use your binoculars, the more likely it is that you’re going to spot an animal. For most bowhunters, a chest pack that includes a pocket for a rangefinder is the way to go. We also like side pockets for stowing wind checker and other odds and ends. The AGC Classic will hold up to 12×50 binos, but the slightly smaller AGC Kodiak C.U.B. with M.A.X. Pocket that holds 10×42 binos is the best all-around size for the vast majority of bow hunters. BlackOvis stocks the AGC line and offers free shipping.

 

17. Game Decoys!

This bowhunting gift idea photo shows the Heads Up Cow Elk Decoy.
You can choose from many decoys for elk, deer, pronghorn and turkey!

Because bowhunters must get very close in order to make ethical shots, they need every possible edge to help get an elk, deer, turkey or other big game animal in range. One way is with a big game decoy like the effective Montana Decoy Backcountry Elk. While a bowhunter is mimicking the sound of say, a cow elk, a bull elk that is coming in to investigate the cow elk calls will be looking for a visual confirmation. An elk decoy helps provide that visual confirmation. Big game decoys aren’t a slam dunk, but every little bit helps as your hunter tries to get into position for the one shot they’ll get most seasons. Decoys won’t solve everything hunting challenge, but we’re believers and usually carry a packable decoy in our packs just in case. Oh, one more thing — big game decoys should not be used during rifle season when rifle hunters might be attempting long-range shots. They’re best used for bowhunters only, who should never be fooled by a decoy themselves, especially within archery range.

Check out decoys for elk, deer, turkey, pronghorn, rabbit, goose and more at BlackOvis and get free shipping on most orders.

18. Pine Ridge Archery Archer’s Allen Wrench Set

This bowhunting gift photo shows the Pine Ridge Archery Archer's Allen Wrench.
Archer’s Allen Wrench Set

If you’re looking for a great stocking stuffer for a bowhunter, a HEX wrench kit is a great archery gift. Technically, most bowhunters only need one of these, but hey, sometimes you lose one and it’s always nice to keep one in the truck, archery go-bag, or in a hunting pack. The Pine Ridge Archery Archer’s Allen Wrench Set is affordable but built with great quality — it’s sized correctly and doesn’t strip or round off the corners. The nine included sizes fit most bolts on most compound bows.

19. Primos Revolver Deer Grunt Call

This archery hunting gift photo shows the Primos Revolver Deer Call.
Revolver Deer Grunt Call

For deer hunters 

One of our hunting buddies with teenage boys was able to grunt back and forth with several bucks last year — a cool experience, for sure. The Primos Revolver Deer Call is super simple to use and it lets you dial the nob to select the tone you’re looking for, whether it’s a territorial buck or doe or fawn bleat. Sometimes the grunt is the only thing that will turn a big buck your way — or stop him in his tracks to give you time to take a shot. Better yet, using a deer call is heckuva lot of fun, especially for bowhunters who need deer to come in close for a good, ethical shot.

20. Phelps Unleashed V2 Bugle Tube

For archery elk hunters

This photo shows the Phelps Unleashed V2 Bugle Tube Elk Call.
The new Phelps Unleashed V2 Bugle Tube elk call includes two mouthpiece options!

The hottest new elk calling bugle tube for 2023 is the new Phelps Unleashed V2 Bugle Tube. It’s smaller, lighter and more versatile than the original version. What’s particularly cool is that the V2 version comes with both the Phelps Flared mouthpiece and the newer EZ Bugler mouthpiece. What’s this mean? It means that experienced traditional diaphragm-using callers can use the bugle tube while newbies or non-diaphragm callers can use the EZ Bugler mouthpiece and still get awesome elk bugles, growls and chuckles.

21. Scent Crusher Ozone Gear Bag

This bowhunting gift photo shows the Scent Crusher Ozone Gear Bag.

 

A bunch of new scent-destroying ozone-producing products have hit the market lately, but not all of them are manufactured to particularly high standards. One bag we can vouch for is the Scent Crusher Ozone Gear Bag. It works. All you have to do is toss in your smelly hunting clothes, run a cycle of ozone through the bag, and boom, your hunting clothes are scent-free and essentially sterilized, too. This means that only does the ozone break down molecules that smell, the ozone also kills odor-causing bacteria. This also means that you don’t have to wash your expensive hunting camo gear nearly as often. Household Bonus: If you need one more push in favor of the Scent Crusher Ozone Gear Bag, it refreshes stinky gym shoes, too.

22. Plano Broadhead Box

This photo shows the Plano Broadhead Box.
This handy box stores sharp broadhead arrow points safely!

Most bowhunters we know don’t have a good storage solution for their broadheads. Sure, when razor-sharp broadheads are in their quivers, they’re pretty safe and relatively protected. But what about for travel and storage? That’s where the Plano Broadhead Box comes in — it holds standard and expandable broadheads, plus includes a handy built-in broadhead wrench.

23. Last Chance Archery Pro Grain Scale

The Last Chance Archery Pro Grain Scale lets you properly weigh arrows and components.

Arrows and arrow components, including field points, broadheads, nocks, inserts, and fletching, are weighed in grains, not ounces. The Last Chance Archery Pro Grain Scale makes it easy to weigh arrows and arrow components. Even if your hunter isn’t assembling his or her own arrows, knowing total arrow weight in grains is very handy for deciding how heavy — or light– bowhunters should go with their particular setup.

24. Muddy Partner 2-Man Tree Stand Ladder Stand

Many deer hunters, including archery deer hunters, use tree stands to put them in a position to spot and shoot deer as they come through higher-traffic areas. Better yet, a tree stand hunter often has other trees and places they would like to set up a tree stand — but they don’t want to move an existing tree stand that’s already in a pretty good spot. So for bowhunters who hunt from tree stands, an extra stand is very often a great bowhunting gift idea. The Muddy Partner 2-Person Tree Stand is a “ladder stand,” and ladder stands tend to blend comfort with stability. They’re especially good for younger or older hunters. If you truly only want a single-person stand, try the Big Game Hunter HD 1.5 Ladder Stand.

25. Hunter Safety System X-1 Bowhunter Treestand Safety Harness

This harness makes tree stand hunting much safer!

One of the leading causes of severe and life-threatening accidents for bowhunters is falling from treestands. All tree stand hunters can fall on the way up and on the way down, but bowhunters are at particular risk because of the space and angles required to draw a bow and make a shot while maintaining their balance. The answer is to use a safety harness, but many hunters haven’t made the investment in the nominal cost to use them — which makes a safety harness a very good gift for a bowhunter who uses treestands.

Why can’t you just trust a rope? Once you fall and get entangled, it’s extremely difficult to pull yourself back up — and many hunters, especially when they’re in heavy layers and it’s cold outside, can’t do it. A good harness like the X-1 Bowhunter Treestand Safety Harness safely spreads the weight over multiple body points.

Bonus Bowhunter Upgrade Gift Idea

Black Gold Pro Hunter HD Adjustable Archery Sight

This best bow hunting gift photo shows the Black Gold Ascent Verdict Sight.
Black Gold makes ultra high-quality slider sights that lets hunters shoot at longer distances.

If your bowhunter has aspirations of long-distance shooting, it’s time for a movable “slider” sight that lets your bowhunter dial in the pins for distances ranging out to 100 yards and beyond. To do it, movable/slider sight manufacturers do some serious math for you so you can dial in your pins by moving them up or down so that your arrows will hit at the desired distance. No sight will turn you into a great shot, but starting with an awesome tool helps. The Black Gold Pro Hunter HD Adjustable Sight is one of the best slider pin sights, especially for hunters. Why? Aside from being 100 percent built in the USA out of Belgrade, Montana, Black Gold sights are rugged and dependable. And if you do break one, for any reason, Black Gold will repair or replace it at no additional charge. Still, there is another super cool feature: Black Gold’s patented PhotoChromatic shell, which covers the sight’s fiber optic strands. This shell darkens in bright light (see the purple in the photo) and lightens in less light. The result is that you avoid getting overly bright pins that “starburst” in your vision — yet you also get bright pins in low-light hunting situations. It works surprisingly well. You can go with a single-pin version, but we like the multi-pin options because it lets you have several pins instantly ready if you have a deer or elk coming in fast.

 

Best Bowhunting Stocking Stuffers:

Pine Ridge Archery Kwik Stand Bow Support

The Pine Ridge Archery Kwik Stand Bow Support is a great portable bow stand for most any compound bow archer, but it’s especially good for hunters because it’s portable. Many archery hunters like to take a few practice shots at hunting camp or right before they head out on hunt, and rarely is there a good place to set down a compound bow. A good portable stand will hold the bow upright, keeping it easily seen (and not stepped on or kicked). Better yet, the stand can be used to hold a bow while a hunter makes in-the-field minor adjustments to a bow hunting setup.

Hunter’s Specialties Speed Camo Tri-Color Face Paint

This bowhunting stocking stuffer photo shows the Hunter's Specialties Speed Camo Tri-Color face paint system.

Our favorite face paint is the Hunter’s Specialties Speed Camo Tri-Color system. The three tubes make it super easy to apply a few swipes over your face and nose — and you’re good to go. Easy to apply and no mess!

Primos Hunter Wind Checker

This bowhunting stocking stuffer photo shows Primos Hunting Wind Checker.Wind checkers are unscented powders that help reveal the direction of even subtle winds. Elk and deer have astounding senses of smell, so it’s critical for hunters to know the wind direction so they can approach from downwind. Wind checkers are small, inexpensive, and they run out — so they make great stocking stuffers for hunters!

Bohning Tex-Tite Bowstring Wax

You can’t go wrong with Bohning Tex-Tite Bowstring Wax. Bowhunters rub a bit onto their strings to protect and prevent undue wear.

Pine Ridge Archery The Arrow Inspector

This arrow spinner helps hunters separate more accurate arrows from less accurate arrows!

This handy must-have tool lets hunters spin their arrows to identify wobbles that can affect accuracy. It’s especially important for big game hunters who use fixed-blade broadheads for elk and deer.

Tips for Choosing Bowhunting Gifts

Some types of archery gear are particularly hard to buy for bowhunters. Case in point? A new compound bow. It’s really hard to find the right bow for a bowhunter because there are so many variables in draw length, draw weight, and type of bow. Plus, there are a lot of personal variables involved.

This best bowhunting gift photo shows a release aid as a gift for bowhunters.
For experienced bowhunters, release aids may be too personal, but they’re a must-have gift for beginning archery hunters. Shop BlackOvis.com for a great selection of high-quality releases for bowhunting with free shipping on all orders!

What about arrows? You need to know the spine of arrow your hunter needs, as well as the length. Release aids are similarly personal. Consequently, our guide to the best bowhunting gifts focuses on archery accessories like quivers, rests, sights, tools and related gear.

An even safer bet, though, revolves around the kinds of hunting gear bowhunters need, like a great rangefinder or a binocular chest harness or camo rain gear. If you get really stuck, get a lightweight first-aid kit and then add-in QuikClot Gauze as a stocking stuffer. Why? Broadheads on arrows are incredibly sharp, and accidents do happen.

Bonus Outdoor Enthusiast Gift: YETI Roadie 24 Cooler

This photo shows the YETI Roadie 24 hard-sided cooler.
YETI Roadie 24

We hunted hard for much of one particularly hot September, covering a lot of ground looking for elk. For most of our vehicle trips, we took the YETI Roadie 24 with us. Normally, we’re big fans of packable soft-sided coolers, but the YETI Roadie 24 won us over for its superior durability and fantastic insulating abilities. We let it bounce around in the back of the pickup with miscellaneous (and sometimes poky) gear and tools. When we loaded it up with lunch and cold drinks, we used very little ice, which was often in short supply at hunting camp. For more detail, read our full YETI Roadie 24 Review.

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This image shows a YETI Roadie 48 wheeled cooler on a beach with a lake in the background.


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