Sponsored By: Shooting Sportsman Partners
We all know an amazing father. He may be our own, a friend’s, a hunting partner or even our own son. And what better way to celebrate a great dad than with a heartfelt gift on Father’s Day? Assuming the special guy is a wingshooter, we’ve assembled a lineup of great gear that would make anyone feel appreciated. All you have to do is browse, click and buy, and you can make this Father’s Day one he’ll never forget. Easy as that!
Upland Sporter Shirt by KUIU
Looking for the perfect hunting shirt? KUIU has you covered. The new Upland Sporter Shirt combines lightweight, 4-way stretch woven fabric and Cordura paneling for an incredible blend of comfort and durability. The articulated design moves the comfort needle even further, and a water-resistant treatment sheds light rain and external moisture. Not only that, but the shirt employs a PROTX2 treatment that stymies odors and sports a UPF 50+ Sun Protection rating. Who could ask for more?
Colors: Ash, Gunmetal, Khaki/Blaze Orange, Major Brown/Blaze Orange (shown)
Sizes: S through 3XL
Price: $119
Gun Care Bundle by Sage & Braker
Wingshooters know the importance of maintaining their firearms and having the best-quality products for the job. Sage & Braker offers a variety of ingeniously designed, functional and handsomely finished gun-cleaning products in addition to other hunting and range accessories. Set Dad up for success with Sage & Braker’s Gun Care Bundle, which includes the company’s signature gun mat, CLP (Clean, Lube, Protect) spray, cleaning swabs, a canvas-and-leather parts tray, a nifty brush-and-pick set, and micro-suede cleaning cloths. One click gets Dad everything he wants and everything he needs.
Price: $365
Alpha LTE By Garmin
Garmin never seems to run out of cool ways to use smart tech to better connect bird hunters with their dogs. Take the Alpha LTE tracking system, which employs LTE cellular technology to allow hunters to track their dogs’ movements on a compatible smartphone. The phone can be paired with a Garmin tracking handheld (which uses a VHF signal) to automatically switch to whichever device is getting the better signal. Get the Alpha LTE unit, download the Alpha app (which offers additional mapping features), pick up the subscription and you’re good to go with the best tracking tech the world has to offer!
Price: $300 (app subscription not included)
Compact Sporter Case by Negrini Cases
The Compact Sporter is the smallest sporting-shotgun case Negrini has ever produced. The 16407 Series case is designed to fit any over/under or side-by-side shotgun with barrels up to 32″. Tipping the scales at 6.8 pounds, this luxury hard case is ultra-compact and ultralight as well as air-travel certified, and it features a hand-detachable sling system for hands-free use. The Compact Sporter features a hand-upholstered interior and is engineered with separate compartments for the stock, receiver and accessories. The barrels with the forearm attached are stored in the top of the case. Manufactured with Negrini’s rigid double-wall composite technology, the case opens 180° for easy access and has three TSA-compliant steel combination locks. The Compact Sporter Case is available in a variety of trims, each one perfect for Dad’s air travel, car, club and home.
Trims: Superlative Italian Leather (16407PPL) (shown), Real Carbon Fiber (16407CRB), Partial Exterior Leather (16407PLX), Luxury Italian Leather (16407PL), Deluxe Leather Trim (16407LX), Luxury Rubber (16406LR), Standard (16407R)
Weight: 6.8 pounds
Price: $399-$1,499
Bridger High Hikers by Kenetrek Boots
Kenetrek’s Bridger High Hikers are built to take hunters into the backcountry and bring them back safely. A waterproof, breathable Windtex membrane and supportive footbed ensure maximum comfort, while the boot’s KT-Light outsole provides incredible traction. To-the-toe laces and Kenetrek K-Straps offer a comfortably snug fit. But the most amazing aspect of this 7″ boot is that a pair weighs a mere 2.9 pounds—and is just as light on the wallet!
Sizes: Whole and half sizes 5 through 12 plus 13 and 14
Price: $335
Premium Duck Call by Leaning Tree Game Calls
No gift says “Only the best will do!” like a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted duck call from Leaning Tree Game Calls. Hand-turned from specially selected wood, this heirloom-quality call not only is beautiful to look at, but also sounds amazing. The signed and numbered calls are soaked in oil to seal the pores; waxed for weatherproofing and luster; and embellished with wood-burned hunting scenes that make each call a work of art. Each mallard call includes an interchangeable reed kit that provides four different reed setups: double reed, single reed, cut down, and double reed cut down. LTGC also offers wood duck calls, duck whistles, goose calls, turkey trumpet calls, deer grunt calls, and turkey four-slate calls.
Wood Options: Black Walnut, Dogwood, Eastern Red Cedar, Pecan
Price: $165
Shooting Sportsman Gift Subscription
Shooting Sportsman celebrates the wingshooting season all year long. For more than 35 years, our expert writers have covered every aspect of the sporting life to help bird hunters up their wingshooting game, and we bring those tips and stories to readers through the pages of Shooting Sportsman magazine. Treat Dad to an annual subscription that includes 6 print issues filled with features on bird hunting, shooting advice, honest shotgun reviews, dog-training tips, worldwide hunting destinations, conservation efforts and more—brought to him the whole year-round. And just for Father's Day, take 30% off the standard gift subscription price!
Price: $24 for one year (6 issues)
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