Montana Hunter’s Gift List: Top 5 Gifts for Outdoorsmen

With over 175,000 base hunting licenses sold in Montana in 2023, you likely know a hunter—whether it's a friend or a family member.

Shopping for a hunter can be challenging, especially if you're not one yourself. If you're scrambling to find the perfect gift in the coming days, here are some great ideas to consider.

Note From Me "Abby" I am a hunter myself, so there is nothing on this list that I wouldn't personally use or already have in my gear closet!

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Hand Warmers

Staying warm in the woods can be a challenge at times, and hand warmers can be used every day as well. I personally like the old-fashioned "HotHands", but here are the links to other popular options.

• zippo
• Ocoopa

Portable Power

The cold can drain phone batteries fast, and camping without electricity can put your hunter in a pickle for a power source. Having a small external battery source to throw in their pack is a useful gift idea. However, if you want to provide power for the entire campsite, consider investing in a large power station for your favorite hunter.

Solar Power Bank

Goal Zero Yeti 300

Knives

I've never heard a hunter say they have too many knives. Shopping for which brand can be overwhelming, so here are some options that they are sure to appreciate.

MKC Speed Goat 2.0

Benchmade - Hidden Canyon Hunter

Outdoor Edge Razor Bone Knife

Bino Harnes

There's nothing quite like being in the field when you find yourself scrambling to unzip your jacket or have to dig through your pack to find your binoculars. If your hunter still needs to get a good bino harness, this will surely bring a smile to their face.

Marsupial

T&K Hunting Gear Gen 2

Alps Outdoors - Shield Bino Harness

Head Lamp ' SSSSS

Every hunter could use more headlamps. For some reason, they always grow legs and disappear every season (aka I lose them), so I have to buy a new one fairly often. I like to keep headlamps in various places: in my truck, my hunting pack, and on my bedside table. This is a safe bet gift; hunters appreciate having multiple on hand.

Black Diamond Storm 500-R

Infinity X1

MKC Headlamp 2.0

In the end, Hunters like to be prepared in every situation and any of these gifts will be sure to help them reach their goals. I hope these tips helped and Happy hunting for the perfect gift!

Credit: fwp.mt.gov , outdoorlife