2022 Holiday Gift Guide (for the Turkey Hunter)

A once-in-a-lifetime experience, NWTF’s 50^th anniversary celebration at its annual convention and sport show is going to be one for the books. NWTF members get access to the sport show for free. You can also book a room, purchase event tickets, view auctions and raffles and more here. This a turkey hunter’s dream trip. Tickets and rooms are selling out quickly, so act fast!

This sleeping bag is definitely an upgrade from the one that’s been sitting in your garage for years. It's only 3 pounds, and while that's certainly not the lightest bag on the market, at around $70, it's an affordable entry-level bag that’ll keep you toasty. NWTF staff members recently camped for three days during a deer hunt with overnight lows in the teens and were never cold sleeping.

MSRP $69.95 – 79.95

Work through cold weather or explore the great outdoors in these bottomland overalls. They're built for rugged conditions from Super Dux nylon that's lighter and stronger than Carhartt's classic duck fabric. A trusted favorite for over 30 years, the Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage pattern blends into any hunting environment. Stay warm this winter and stay concealed this spring.

MSRP: $189 – $209.99

Looking for a boot you can wear fishing, hunting, foraging, trapping or just around as your regular shoe? Danner’s Pronghorn boots provide a great mix of durability and lightness, are waterproof and are made from all-around quality materials. It's also available in a few different insulation levels. These all-around boots are ready for whatever, wherever.

MSRP $270

For anyone who wants to hunt the backcountry, a good pack is a must-have. NWTF staff recently used the Hybrid X Pack during a backcountry hunt this deer season and were able to do a 70-pound pack out without a problem. The ALPS OutdoorZ Hybrid X Pack pack ensures weight is distributed to the right places and not just on your lower back and shoulders. From turkey to deer, whatever your pursuit, this pack is essential if you’re heading into the backcountry.

MSRP $399.99

No matter how much wild game you have in the freezer, you surely can't afford to overcook or ruin any of the rewards from the field. With a MEATER Plus, you can most effectively monitor meat temps, know how long you have before your game hits its ideal temps and even get alerted of when to remove from the heat. This is an essential for wild-game cooking.

MSRP $99

Thermacell MR300 is a staple for turkey hunters. If you know an outdoor enthusiast who doesn’t have one, give them the gift of mosquito-free days in the turkey woods or wherever the trail leads. Short of helping them bag a bird, this might be the easiest way to enhance their time afield.

MSRP $24.99

Everyone likes a good seat. From the spring turkey woods to the deer blinds, Primos’ Wing Man Chair is the perfect wingman for your hunts.

MSRP $64.99

Designed for maximum flexibility and comfort, the LaCrosse Alpha Agility Snake Boots have a lightweight rubber upper over a comfortable neoprene core so you can move quickly and confidently over soft ground. Keep venomous snakes at bay so you can focus on bagging a bird this spring.

MSRP $200

Woodhaven makes great calls, but they’ll also customize a pot call with an image of your choosing. It’s a keepsake to commemorate a great turkey hunt, or you can use just about any good image you have. Send in an image, and they’ll work to make sure it can fit under the surface of one of their cherry wood friction calls. Once approved, it takes about two weeks to get it to your door, so you may not have it in time for Christmas, but you can have a great call ready for the spring.

$119.99

Just about everybody has one of these mobile charging devices, but you always need a spare for the road or in a travel bag. The NWTF rechargeable mobile power bank supports conservation and our hunting heritage while you power up your mobile device.

MSRP $55

Fox Haas, father of Mossy Oak founder Toxey Haas, is a stout conservationist and has stood for hunting and the enhancement of our wildlife habitat and populations for decades. In his mid-90s, he’s still doing his best to get afield, and Mossy Oak will honor him with a new Mr. Fox Turkey Vest. There’s no doubt it will be a classic. You can sign up through the link to be alerted as soon as final details of the vest are released.

MSRP: TBD

The Tibbee Flex Half Mask looks like a basic hunting face mask, but it's much more. It features an elastic drawcord adjustment and a silicon nose pad, so you get the perfect fit with uncompromised comfort. No more messing with masks that are too loose or too tight. It's also made from 100% poly-mesh material with full camo print for maximum breathability. One size fits most.

MSRP: 12.99

We reached out to our audience of diehard turkey hunters and outdoor enthusiast and asked them what they would like to see under the Christmas tree this year. Here’s some of their responses:

@hutchjr – If I’ve been really good, a turkey hunt would be at the top of my list, but a nice custom turkey call or anything with some of that bottomland camo would do just fine.

@windingdirtroad – Ammo, and custom calls.

@greatscottman – Low profile chair, turkey vest, decoys.

@david-jxsey – Know the exact brands of what they [the hunter you are shopping for] like and it’s easy. Us hunters are picky.

@airhunger_rn – For out-of-state turkey hunters in your family, get them an upland regs [regulations] book, a state atlas/gazetteer, and a check for a nonresident tag! Then offer them a couch to sleep on when they come stay with you in April.

@tblaine24 – Vests, mouth calls, locator calls.

@Sydneyleann40 – NWTF membership, custom call, and a brand new shotgun.

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