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2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Shopping for hunters doesn’t have to be a shot in the dark. NWTF’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide hits the mark with top picks for a variety of pursuits, from thoughtful stocking stuffers to gear for turkey, big game and waterfowl seasons.

November 11, 20259 min read

Stocking Stuffers 

Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly find or a premium addition to someone’s kit, these thoughtful picks are sure to make a lasting impression long after the holidays. 

SC-14 Gun Cleaner 

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Photo from sc-14guncleaner.com

SC Products introduced its SC-14® Gun Cleaner in 2024. The product is safe, non-toxic, biodegradable and a great option for hunters. The active ingredient is d-limonene, derived from orange peels, which is safe on a variety of surfaces. An NWTF staffer recently used the product on a firearm inherited from his granddad, making not only the shotgun shine, but also many memories of his granddad. Whether for cleaning after hunting season or routine maintenance on beloved heirlooms, this naturally derived cleaner is a great option. Oil gun after cleaning. 

NWTF staff photo
NWTF staff photo

Carhartt Rugged FLEX® Nylon Cord Braided Belt  

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Photo from carhartt.com

Built for work or the woods, this durable two-tone nylon belt is comfortable as it flexes with every move. There are no predetermined belt holes, just set the belt where it is most comfortable. Featuring a rugged braided shock cord design and antique nickel buckle, it delivers comfort and style that holds up season after season. The army green color pairs well with most camo patterns. 

Smartwool Socks 

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Photo from rei.com

You can never have warm enough socks when you’re out sitting in a tree stand, and these Smartwool socks are an obvious choice. Made with merino wool, these socks naturally thermoregulate, resist odors and wick moisture. Nylon material adds durability and spandex adds stretch. These socks can be purchased in a variety of patterns, lengths and uses.  

Santa's Sleigh NWTF Crewneck Sweatshirt (Preorder)  

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Photo from shop.nwtf.org

Don’t miss your chance to snag this exclusive NWTF Christmas-themed crewneck, available for preorder through November 16 only. Garment-dyed, ultra-soft and relaxed for everyday wear, it’s the perfect collector’s piece to show your NWTF pride all season long. 

Face the Frost Winter Skin Protection 

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Photo from rei.com

Prepare for your next winter adventure with Face the Frost Winter Skin Protection from Adventure Ready. It's designed to prevent and relieve chapped or cracked skin from harsh winter elements such as wind, cold and sun. The product is SPF 50 to prevent sunburn from reflecting off the snow.  

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Heat Bank Rechargeable Handwarmer 

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Photo from zippo.com

This sleek, ergonomic, rechargeable handwarmer offers 360-degree heat with three settings and will keep you warm in the woods for up to six hours. It fits easily in hands and pockets and can also be worn with included adjustable neck lanyard. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery allows the hand warmer to reach 120°F, which goes a long way during long, cold and still sits in the tree stand.  

The NWTF Car Accessories Bundle Membership Incentive 

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Photo from nwtf.org

Deck the halls and your ride this season with the NWTF Car Accessories Bundle. The bundle includes a three-pack of NWTF custom air fresheners featured in multiple scents, including pine, forest rain and leather. The bundle also includes a two-pack of car coasters and an NWTF car tag. This bundle is perfect for gifting or treating yourself this holiday season. Donate $35 or more to the NWTF and receive the exclusive car accessories bundle. Your contribution will help to fund critical conservation initiatives throughout the United States while ensuring we have Healthy Habitats. Healthy Harvests. for generations to come. 

Turkey Hunting 

Spring turkey season will be here before we know it, and there’s no better time to get the turkey hunter in your life something special ahead of the season.   

Moultrie EDGE Solar 

NWTF staff photo
NWTF staff photo

The EDGE Solar is built for hunters who want a truly set-and-forget trail camera. Featuring the largest integrated solar panel on the market, with an included rechargeable battery, this camera is designed for season-long power with minimal maintenance. The attached solar panel is adjustable, so you can optimize for maximum sun exposure in the field. EDGE Solar delivers crisp 40MP photos and 1080p videos with sound, with a 100-foot detection and flash range. It features on-demand photo and video through the Moultrie App. EDGE Solar is the ultimate low-maintenance camera — delivering extended battery life, a fast trigger speed, built-in memory and unmatched cellular coverage across all major networks. 

Vortex Crossfire Red Dot  

Photo from vortexoptics.com
Photo from vortexoptics.com

The Vortex Crossfire brings the red dot speed and accuracy for shooters looking to get the most out of their shotguns or rifles. This versatile, no-nonsense design gets you on target fast, with easy controls and rugged reliability that lasts. The Crossfire is built to defy weather and regular field abuse. 

Make Your Own Turkey Call Kit  

Photo from brooksidegamecalls.com
Photo from brooksidegamecalls.com

This Brookside Grand Slam Calling Kit is perfect for someone who is creative and crafty. It provides all the materials one might need to build their own turkey calls but allows for unique personalization.  

Nomad Mesh Gaiter 

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Photo from nomadoutdoor.com

The Nomad Outdoor Mesh Gaiter is the ultimate base-layer accessory for turkey hunters. Made of a breathable 90 percent polyester and 10 percent spandex mesh, it offers a loose, comfortable fit built for hot-weather hunts. Its design keeps you ventilated enough to keep bugs off your face while staying cool in the spring woods. And with iconic Mossy Oak camo, it blends in seamlessly with the colors of the spring turkey woods. A smart pick for any turkey hunter’s gear bag. 

Primos Double Bull SurroundView Stakeout Hunting Blind 

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Photo from primos.com

The Primos Double Bull SurroundView Stakeout Hunting Blind is a smart pick for serious turkey hunters looking to stay unseen and strike when the time is right. With its one-way see-through walls, you can watch the woods while remaining perfectly concealed. What’s more, it’s backed by a limited lifetime warranty, so you can count on reliability season after season. Give this one to a turkey hunter who demands stealth, versatility and durability in the field. 

Renew Your NWTF Membership 

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Photo from nwtf.org

Support the National Wild Turkey Federation’s mission to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our hunting heritage for future generations. Your contribution fuels meaningful work on behalf of turkey hunters, from restoring wild turkey habitat and expanding access to growing our hunting community through R3 and outreach efforts. Join today and with an additional donation of $10 you will receive an NWTF-branded Schrade Knife along with all other member benefits. By joining the National Wild Turkey Federation, you will be doing your part in conserving the wild turkey and preserving our hunting heritage. 

Big Game Hunting 

From keeping you warm in the stand to making the hunt more seamless, these trusted big game essentials will keep you ready for when the heart-pounding moment finally comes. 

Bog Hunt Death Grip Bantam Tripod 

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Photo from boghunt.com

The DeathGrip Bantam is a dependable tripod option designed for situations where a more compact, lightweight tripod is needed. Weighing in at just over 3 lbs, the DeathGrip Bantam is lighter than other tripods. It features sitting to kneeling shooting, a maximum holding weight of 40 lbs, and a price tag that is affordable. 

Maven S.1A - 25-50x80 Spotting Scope 

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Photo from mavenbuilt.com

The Maven S 1A - 25-50×80 spotting scope is a top-tier optical tool crafted for serious big game hunters. Featuring fluorite glass for edge-to-edge clarity, a 25-50× magnification range with a large 80 mm objective lens and fully multi-coated lenses plus phase-correction coatings, it delivers crisp, bright and high-contrast images even in challenging light. Designed for rugged field performance, it’s waterproof, fog-proof and rated for storage from –40°F to 158°F and operation down to –13°F. Lightweight yet built to last, this scope is built with an aluminum/polymer/magnesium body and backed by a lifetime warranty, making it a premium gift for the outdoors enthusiast who expects nothing but the best. 

Vortex Viper HD 8×42 Binoculars 

Photo from vortexoptics.com
Photo from vortexoptics.com

The Vortex Viper HD 8×42 Binoculars are an outstanding tool for hunters, birders and wildlife viewers who demand clarity, durability and performance. With high-definition optics, XR™ fully multi-coated lenses and phase-correction coatings, they deliver sharp resolution and exceptional color fidelity — crucial when you’re glassing ridgelines or scanning elk country. Built to handle the field, they feature a rubber-armored body for secure grip, ArmorTek® coated lenses for scratch- and oil-protection and are sealed O-ring sealed, waterproof and fog-proof for any weather and temperature. Ideal for serious hunts. these binoculars strike the balance between premium optics and field-ready ruggedness, and with Vortex’s lifetime warranty, you can use them hard without ever worrying about damage. 

KUIU Quarter Game Bags 

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Photo from kuiu.com

These machine washable and reusable quarter game bags are made with an extremely breathable, lightweight, high-strength and breathable nylon fabric to protect game meat from debris and flies. KUIU drew inspiration from ultralight tent makers to create these Quarter Game Bags. High visibility blaze orange side panels give a margin of safety when carrying meat and antlers on your back. KUIU game bags are available in four sizes to cover everything from deer to moose quarters.  

Weatherby Vanguard Camilla Rifle  

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Photo from weatherby.com

The Vanguard Camilla Rifle, aptly named after the first lady of Weatherby, was “designed by women, built by Weatherby.” It incorporates a high comb, along with a number of other features that make this rifle superbly comfortable to shoot. The stock, made of walnut, has a satin finish, with rosewood forend and grip caps.  

MSRP: $1,099    

Waterfowl Hunting 

Benchmade Flyway 15700 Hunting Knife 

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Photo from cabelas.com

The Benchmade Flyway 15700 is a precision fixed-blade knife built for processing small game and birds — an ideal companion for any waterfowl hunter this holiday season. Its scalpel-like blade makes quick, precise cuts when breasting out game birds, and its compact size ensures it fits easily into any pack. 

Duck Camp Pintail Hat 

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Photo from duckcamp.com

The Duck Camp Pintail Hat is a stylish and functional gift for any waterfowl hunter or outdoors enthusiast. Featuring a durable polyester shell, classic five-panel design and an adjustable snapback for the perfect fit, this hat blends rugged performance with everyday comfort. The embroidered pintail detail gives it a distinctive look that stands out — making it a go-to piece of gear all year long. 

Banded Watertight Dexterity Decoy Glove 

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Photo from banded.com

The Banded Watertight Dexterity Decoy Glove is built for waterfowl hunters who don’t let freezing temperatures end their season. Designed to stay flexible even in subzero conditions down to minus 20°F, these gloves feature a 100% waterproof, seamless construction that keeps your hands dry and comfortable. The insulated liner stays soft in the cold, while the rough-textured coating provides excellent grip and abrasion resistance. With a long cuff to block out water, ice and snow, these gloves deliver reliable protection and performance at an affordable price. 

TideWe Portable A-Frame Waterfowl Hunting Blind  

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Photo from tidewe.com

This modular panel A-frame hunting blind incorporates brush-in loops throughout the entire body, which can accommodate a substantial amount of disguised foliage and vegetation, enhancing concealment. This blind also has a dog door featuring a silent glide track design, suitable for most hunting dog sizes. The blind comes with multiple pockets and small pouches for convenient storage of your equipment. 

Adrenal-Line The Finisher Tool 

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Photo from basspro.com

The Finisher Waterfowl Dispatching Tool is a compact, humane solution for quickly and cleanly dispatching wounded waterfowl, minimizing suffering while preserving the bird’s feathers. Lightweight and rugged, it clips easily to a lanyard, vest or pack so it’s always within reach in the field. As a bonus, the Finisher doubles as a choke-wrench and bottle opener, making it a practical, thoughtful gift for any waterfowl hunter this holiday season. 

Chêne Gear Sherpa Fleece Neck Gaiter 

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Photo from chenegear.com

The Chêne Gear Sherpa Fleece Neck Gaiter is a smart addition to any waterfowl hunter’s cold-weather kit. Built from ultra-soft sherpa fleece, it keeps your neck and lower face well insulated during early-morning marsh hunts or icy decoy setups. Its camo patterns, ideal for waterfowl hunting, let you stay concealed while staying warm, and the one-size-fits-all design slips easily under your hood or waders. Whether you’re sitting in the blind or setting decoys at dawn, this gaiter helps keep the cold and wind out so you can focus on the birds instead of the chill. 

Camping 

From cold-weather sleeping bags to unique tents, these camping picks are designed to keep the adventure going. 

Anker Prime Power Bank (20K, 200W) 

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Photo from anker.com

Fitting easily into a hunting or camping pack, Anker’s sleek, 20,000mAh Power Bank with dual 100W USB-C ports can charge two laptops at once. The bank itself fully recharges in just over an hour. A smart digital display keeps tabs on usage, making it the perfect travel companion for anyone on the go that needs a charge, allowing you to go further and stay connected longer.  

Dometic GO Hydration Water Faucet 

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Photo from rei.com

Whether you’re car camping, overlanding or embracing van life, the Dometic GO Water Faucet makes it easy to create a convenient running water setup wherever you are. With just a touch, this portable faucet delivers a steady stream for cooking, washing dishes, filling bottles or brushing your teeth. Simply place it on the Dometic GO Hydration Water Jug (sold separately) or any water container to turn it into a self-contained water system — no external power required. 

Chimp 2.0 Tailgater Wood Pellet Grillood Pellet Grill

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Photo from grillagrills.com

Take your camping cuisine to the next level with the Grilla Chimp 2.0 Wood Pellet Grill, which delivers the power of a full-size smoker in a portable package perfect for tailgating, camping and more. Users can smoke low and slow or grill hot and fast with a temperature range of 180° to 500°F. The Chimp 2.0 features stainless steel construction where it matters most and double-wall insulation for consistent performance in all four seasons.

Alps OutdoorZ Redwood Minus 1Sleeping Bag 

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Photo from alpzoutdoorz.com

Built for cold-weather comfort, this oversized rectangular sleeping bag combines rugged durability with plush warmth. Featuring TechLoft Silver insulation, a tough cotton-canvas shell and a soft flannel liner, it’s designed to keep you cozy when temperatures drop. Heavy-duty zippers and roll-up straps make packing and storage simple — perfect for late-season hunts or winter camping adventures. From wall-tent turkey camp in Nebraska to family camping trips, Alps OutdoorZ Redwood Sleeping Bag will become a staple in your camping gear repertoire.  

Backroadz Series Camo Truck Tent 

Photo from cabelas.com
Photo from cabelas.com

Turn your truck bed into a comfortable two-person campsite with this camo truck tent built for spontaneous adventure. Featuring over five feet of headroom, mesh windows for airflow and a full rainfly for three-season protection, it delivers comfort and convenience wherever the hunt leads.  

Rumpl Blanket  

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Photo from rei.com

With performance that holds up and iconic style that stands out, the Rumpl Original Puffy blanket is a camp-worthy blanket that keeps you warm, thanks to its 100% post-consumer recycled polyester shell, liner and insulation made from plastic bottles. The blanket repels moisture and can be worn hands-free with a unique Cape Clip feature. It has a durable VersaWeave shell for debris and weather resistance with a non-PFAS stain and a water-resistance layer. After any adventure, the Rumpl blanket can be thrown in the washing machine and cleaned for its next use. 

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