Stocking Stuffer Ideas Under $50 for Hunters

There are few things nicer than a brand-new knife. With the ($50), your hunter gets a fresh blade whenever they need one. If you happen to have a bird hunter on your list, you could also check out an upland-specific knife.

Our own Josh Kirchner has written another amazing book that is worth any hunter’s read. Becoming a Bowhunter ($23) is an approachable, casual read filled with tips, tricks, and insights from one of the best. It would make a wonderful read next to the holiday fire.

Bow maintenance is an ongoing battle. Keeping a bowstring supple is something many bowhunters forget about. Get your archer something they need and may not even have. Bowstring wax ($6) is a low-cost stocking stuffer that will surely bring a smile to the hunter in your life.

It’s hard to beat a good buff, and all the hunters we know have a few of them. Treat the hunter in your life to a fresh, lightweight KUIU Gila Neck Gaiter ($29) that they’ll be giddy to add to their pack.

Tuning a bow is a constant activity for serious archers. If they’re anything like me, they misplace their Allen Wrenches and could always use a spare. This Archer’s Allen Wrench ($10) is a low-cost purchase that shows you pay attention to your bowhunter. Even if they have a few, I can’t imagine anyone being bummed about having another.

Every hunter needs a headlamp, and every hunter I know has lost one. This little Petzl Tikkina ($25) gets the job done reliably without breaking the bank. It’s a great backup light in the event a battery dies on a more high-end headlamp. Honestly, it’s even a decent budget option for your go-to headlamp. Hunters (and anyone who goes outside in the dark) will love it.

This is a luxury stocking stuffer for any hunter who spends more time in the kitchen than they do in the field. FlipFlop Guy Sauce ($20) is really hard to beat when it comes to cooking wild game. If your grill master is always on the hunt for new flavors, they’ll flip for this sauce in their stocking.

Cold weather means cold hands, and cold hands aren’t great at being steady. These rechargeable hand warmers ($40) have saved my bacon on more than one occasion. They get shockingly warm and last for ages. I have two sets that go with me on almost every hunt after mid-October. This is a dreamy little gift for any late-season hunter.

Why spend big money on jerky when the hunter on your list can make their own? Hi Mountain Jerky Cure & Seasoning ($13) makes creating delightful snacks you can enjoy all year incredibly simple. For those hunters who may be interested in making their own jerky but don’t know where to start, these all-in-one cure and seasoning kits are borderline fail-safe.