12 Holiday Gifts for Every Hunter, Angler and Forager
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Time to order your favorite hunter or angler the one gift that will change their current or future season forever. There are so many products out there that you may be scratching your head. Luckily for you, I have put together this awesome gift guide. All of these products have been field tested and have changed the way we hunted, fished, foraged or cooked over the past year.
1. Wild Game Cooking Classes
Last year we began offering virtual cooking classes on a weekly basis. We will begin those again in the Spring, but you can still get access to all of our past classes in an on-demand format. We have 12 offerings that range from stock making, meatballs, heart skewers, and so much more. Thaw some meat and get cooking with our on-demand cooking classes.
Shop:https://harvestingnature.com/on-demand-cooking-classes/
Price: $25.00
Use Code COOK20 before December 24th for 20% off all classes.
2. New West Knife Works Outfitter 4” Knife
I carried this knife on my hip this last antelope season in Wyoming and used it to gut, skin, and process my entire antelope. NW Knife works sends a bandaid in the box when it ships with a warning of how sharp this knife is. They aren’t joking. Out of the box, this knife held its edge throughout the whole process and was easily sharpened after I finished. If you want to learn more, check out our podcast with NW Knife Works founder, Corey MIlligan. Podcast: Episode 416, A Cut Above the Rest
Price: $229.00
Use Code Harvest15 before December 31st for 15% off all g-fusion and ironwood tools for the kitchen and all g-fusion and ironwood knives for outdoor adventure.
3. Harvesting Nature “Eat Wild Game” Cookbook
This is our flagship cookbook which includes recipes for Rabbit & Hare, Wild Pork, Venison, Rattlesnake, Black Bear, and Antelope. Its the perfect addition to any kitchen.
Shop:https://harvestingnature.com/product-category/cookbooks/
Price: $15.99-25.99
Use Code HOLIDAY20 before December 31st for 20% off sitewide.
4. Allen Company Carbon Fiber Shooting Stick
Collin was able to take his first elk ever this year (yay Collin!). He said he wouldn’t have been able to do that without this shooting stick to provide a solid rest. An ultra-light carbon fiber monopod shooting stick, great for all hunting styles. Whether you hunt from a tree stand, in a blind, or spot and stalk the Axial will always be ready.
Shop:https://byallen.com/premium-carbon-fiber-shooting-stick-21430
Price: $52.99
Use Code Harvest10 for 10% off all items on the Allen Co. website.
5. Eat More Wild Food Hoodie
Everyone needs a cozy go-to hoodie to curl up in, so go for one that’s soft, smooth, and stylish. This hoodie lets your favorite hunter, angler, or forager show their pride for harvesting and eating wild food.
Shop:https://harvestingnature.com/product/eat-more-wild-food-hoodie/
Price: $35.00
Use Code HOLIDAY20 before December 31st for 20% off sitewide.
6. Allen Company Game Bags
These game bags are my absolute favorite item to carry in my pack. I have used them for bears, antelope, deer, and elk. They come in two sizes and hold up well to a machine wash and dry for the ultimate reusable game bag. Hear more about this product in our Wyoming Mule Deer Hunt Podcast.
Shop 20”x40”: https://byallen.com/backcountry-meat-bags-6545
Price: $47.99
Shop 28”x50”: https://byallen.com/backcountry-quarter-bags-6544
Price: $73.9
Use Code Harvest10 for 10% off all items on the Allen Co. website.
7. Slumberjack Satellite Tarp
No one likes to get soaking wet or get sunburns. I constantly carry this tarp in my pack to create the perfect shelter to hide from the rain, sun, or to take midday glassing naps. It has multiple pitch options to create an extremely versatile shelter that sleeps two and weighs only 1 lb 10 oz. Hear more about this product in our Oregon Bear Hunting Podcast.
Price: $89.95
8. Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker
I love sous vide. It’s a great way to cook tougher cuts for longer without drying out the meat. The result is a tender, juicy meal which satisfies your family and friends. Emily and Ryan swear by their Anova Sous Vide to help prepare anything from alligator to axis gear. Hear more about this device in our sous vide podcast episode.
Price: $218.95
9. Blaze Orange Stormy Kromer
I recently purchased this hat and absolutely love it! It kept my head warm while hunting late season elk in Wyoming and also could be worn on a hotter day in Easter Colorado. I chose to get the rancher hat because it had an extra ear flap and I don’t enjoy my ears getting cold.
Price: $52.99
10. Work Sharp Knife Sharpener
A sharp knife in the field can save your life. A sharp knife in the kitchen can save your knuckles and cut down on processing time. I used this knife at the BHA Rendezvous this year and it helped me get an edge on the competition at the wild game cooking contest where we took third place. It has an adjustable sharpening guide to produce precise edge bevels from 15° to 30° which is great for many types of knives and tools.
Price: $130.92
11. Our Favorite Wild Food Cook Books
The Hog Book by Jesse Griffiths
Shop: https://thehogbook.com/store/p/the-hog-book
Price: $50.00
Food, Culture, Place: Stories, Traditions and Recipes of Newfoundland by Lori McCarthy and Marsha Tulk
Listen to our Podcast with Lori
Shop: https://amzn.to/3DGZygQ
Price: $29.95
The Hunter Chef Cookbook: Hunt, Fish, and Forage in Over 100 Recipes by Michael Hunter
Listen to our Podcast with Michael
Shop: https://amzn.to/3oImfgI
Price: $17.95
The Forager Chef’s Book of Flora: Recipes and Techniques for Edible Plants from Garden, Field, and Forest by Alan Bergo
Listen to our Podcast with Alan
Shop: https://amzn.to/3dD9f5r
Price: $34.95
Hook, Line and Supper: New Techniques and Master Recipes for Everything Caught in Lakes, Rivers, Streams and Sea by Hank Shaw
Listen to our Podcast with Hank
Shop: https://amzn.to/3dAOuHN
Price: $22.50
12. Wild Zora Paleo Meals To Go – Freeze Dried Meals for Backpacking & Camping
Ryan and Emily introduced us to these in Oregon this last year and now all of the crew eat them. Wild Zora is a family owned and operated company based out of Colorado. Their meals are tasty and contain less sodium than almost all other backpacking meals. Try 7 different flavors with this variety pack.
Listen to our backpacking food review podcast.
Shop: https://amzn.to/3pHxbKv
Price: $79.95
Header Photo by G. Emberg
