Question:
I'm Looking to get my brother a gift for christmas he's new to hunting,
says he loves it, and i want to get him something that will help him
hone his skills,Since i know nothing about it i thought i'd come to the
pros. So barring the Rifle and Camo, Which he has, What would you reccomend?
Reading Material, (Magazine subscription?) as well as any items that
make the hunt (Fun easier relaxing) Already has much beer
Answer:
Good binoculars (nitrogen or other inert gas filled and sealed, waterproof,
sturdy)
Rangefinder
Spotting scope
GPS receiver
Good 2-way radios
Good compass (such as a wrist model from Silva, or other medium size and
easy to use/access without catching on clothes; very small compasses are
often junk not worthy of counting on in the dark)
Flashlights
Floodlight (for serious after-dark tracking; it's easy to walk past a downed
animal in the dark if all you have is a penlight)
Shooting gloves, hunting gloves, field dressing gloves
Hunting knife
Knife sharpener
Camera
Portable blind
Climbing stand
Hot seat
Hand warmers
Ammo
Gun cleaning solvents, patches, etc
Field cleaning kit for rifle ('bore snake' or cable pull through type)
Quiet backpack or fanny pack
Game calls
Targets
Gift card to Cabelas or your local sporting goods store
High quality topographic maps and/or aerial photos of the area(s) he hunts
Membership to local target range
Membership to NRA (get 'American Hunter' magazine)
An invite to rec.hunting
