Bowhunter's 2022 Father's Day Gift Guide

There's a good chance Dad is already thinking about archery season, so make a big splash this Father's Day!

May 06, 2022 By Brian Fortenbaugh

When it comes down to it, I’d be willing to be that most of you were probably first introduced to hunting by your dad — no disrespect meant to any and all other family members and mentors by that statement. That said, it’s time to truly show your appreciation to your “World’s Greatest” or “#1 Dad” with one of the following gifts that will mean more to Pop than any T-shirt or coffee mug bearing the aforementioned accolades.

TruGlo Carbon Fiber Cadence

At 8.5 oz. and a length of 8”, the Carbon Fiber Cadence stabilizer has an aluminum base fitted with a carbon shaft. It helps balance your bow, and also keeps it quiet by way of a pair of dampeners located on its horizontal and vertical axis. A unique coating and weight-forward design only make this budget-friendly bow accessory even more appealing. MSRP: $43 | Truglo.com

Easton Sonic 6.0

The Sonic 6.0 is a 6mm, 100% carbon-fiber arrow engineered for speed and accuracy. Consistent in weight and spine, the Sonic’s lighter mass weight allows you to build it to spec for your favorite hunting bow. Broadhead accuracy is about as good as it gets thanks to the factory fletched helical 2” Bully Vanes from Bohning. Straightness is +/- .003”. It’s available in spines of 250, 300, 340, 400, 500, and 600. MSRP: $89.99/half-dozen fletched | Eastonarchery.com

Outdoor Edge RazorCape

The lightweight RazorCape has two replaceable 3” caping blades; two replaceable, 3” drop-point blades; and one 3” gutter — all seated in a black oxide-coated steel blade holder and changed via a pushbutton system. The polymer handle is also lightweight and won’t slip out of your hand. The stainless-steel blades do a great job of holding an edge. Overall length is 7.1”. MSRP: $53.95 | Outdooredge.com

Primos Photoform Turkey Decoys

If Dad likes hunting turkeys and doesn’t want to be weighed down when he needs to get after that gobbling tom, then he’ll love the Photoform Strutter and Hen from Primos. Both sport an actual turkey image printed on lightweight 3-D molded foam. They collapse and fold, so you can stuff them in your pack. MSRP: $130/Strutter; $84/Hen | Primos.com

Ozonics MICRO3

Rid Dad’s hunting vehicle of odors with the Ozonics MICRO3. It uses the proven power of ozone to aggressively sanitize his unoccupied vehicle’s interior by attacking bacteria, viruses, mold spores, and more. It automatically shuts off after running for 20 minutes. Need a second cleanse? Simply unplug the unit from the lighter and then reinsert. MSRP: $49.99 | Ozonicshunting.com

Browning Strike Force FHD

The Strike Force FHD is proof-positive that good remote scouting can come in a very small package. This 22MP mini has four IR LEDs for super-clear nighttime images, and it also takes 1080p full HD videos with sound. Economy Mode saves battery life; High Power Mode extends illumination distance, and Fast Motion helps improve image quality of critters captured in motion. Trigger speed adjusts from 0.135 to 0.7 seconds. Flash range is 110’ (80’ detection). MSRP: $149.99 | Browningtrailcameras.com

Tink’s #69 Doe-In-Rut Scent Pods

Preloaded with Tink’s #69 Doe-In-Rut, these unique pods allow you to peel and hang them virtually anywhere. Just pull the tab out less than an inch and the #69 scent soaks the felt pad. After that, all you need do is hang the pod and the alluring scent will disperse downwind for up to eight hours. MSRP: $9.99/3-pack | Tinks.com

G5 Outdoors Deadmeat V2

This mechanical broadhead is extremely accurate, beyond sharp, and built with a near-bulletproof steel ferrule. The V2’s three stainless-blades cut a 1.5” hole upon impact, which will shorten Dad’s tracking jobs considerably if his aim is true. The Deadmeat V2 comes with a B.M.P. (Ballistic Matched Point) that mirrors the actual broadhead for practice sessions, and it’s available in 100 and 125 grains. MSRP: $49.95/3-pack | G5outdoors.com

Nockturnal Shift Nock

Nockturnal’s Shift lighted nocks are available in red, green, and red/green strobing. It weighs 25 grains and promises 20 hours of lithium-powered battery life. It has a simple on/off design — the external switch makes the process pretty much idiot-proof. Each pack of nocks comes with X, H, S, and GT arrow bushings. MSRP: $32.99/2-pack | Feradyne.com/nockturnal

Thermacell MR300 Hunt Pack

Who likes mosquitoes? Nobody! And that’s why the Thermacell MR 300 Hunt Pack is invaluable. It creates a 15’ invisible “bubble” that skeeters WILL NOT penetrate. This “lifesaving” unit has a simple on/off switch, quiet ignition, ergonomic feel, and an accessory mounting system. MSRP: $30 | Thermacell.com

APX — The Newest Pattern From Realtree

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APX — The Newest Pattern From Realtree

Jim McGinn, VP of Marketing at Realtree, shows off the latest camouflage pattern from this industry giant. The new APX pattern is an all-purpose pattern that will help you blend into your surroundings whether you're in a treestand hunting whitetails, or bellycrawling your way into range of a mule deer out West. It took years to develop APX, a pattern that met the strict standards of Realtree Founder, Bill Jordan, and it will meet your standards as well.

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Buck Commander Releases New Buk Ops Technology

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Buck Commander Releases New Buk Ops Technology

Ryan Busbice from Buck Commander introduces a brand-new technology they call Buk Ops. This is an optical viewing device that does not use infra-red or thermal technology. It maximizes available light to give the user an enhanced view of their surroundings. It's not a targeting device either, but a tool for scanning fields in low light, or even walking into your stand or blind without a flashlight. This is one-of-a-kind technology that holds many uses for all types of hunters.

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Easton's Sonic 6.0 a Versatile Arrow Shaft

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Easton's Sonic 6.0 a Versatile Arrow Shaft

Bowhunter TV Host, Curt Wells, talks to Easton Marketing Director, Gary Cornum, about the Sonic 6.0, a highly versatile arrow shaft that gives the bowhunter multiple options. Wells explains how he's able to convert his Sonic 6.0 arrows to different weights based on the species of big game he's hunting.

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Easton Introduces the Match Grade Pro Series Arrow

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Easton Introduces the Match Grade Pro Series Arrow

Gary Cornum, Marketing Director at Easton, explains to Bowhunter TV Host, Curt Wells, the virtues of Easton's newly released Match Grade Pro Series Arrows. From front to back, Easton has built their latest technologies into these arrows, which are only available from Easton dealers. Everything from high-end inserts and vanes combine with a five-point straightness standard to make the Pro Series arrows the best a bowhunter can buy. It's no longer necessary to build-your-own to achieve the highest quality arrow you demand.

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Primos Double Bull Delivers New Raised Hunting Ground Blind

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Primos Double Bull Delivers New Raised Hunting Ground Blind

On the surface, it would seem almost impossible to keep improving the Double Bull ground blinds manufactured by Primos. But as Raised Hunting founder and television show host David Holder explained to OSG's Lynn Burkhead, this year's new Raised Hunting Double Bull blind raises the standard of ground blind excellence even higher, whether you're chasing elk, mule deer or pronghorn antelope out west in Montana or big record book whitetails living in the Midwestern whitetail paradise of Iowa.

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Primos Delivers Steady Shooting With Edge Tripod System

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Primos Delivers Steady Shooting With Edge Tripod System

For big game hunters on the move out West, or a whitetail hunter looking to spot and stalk into range with a rifle or crossbow, keeping the scope's crosshairs steady can be a challenge. But not anymore according to Primos Hunting's Jason Harris, who recently showed OSG's Lynn Burkhead all of the versatility of the new Primos Edge Tripod, a carbon-fiber, magnetic head support system that provides a quick, rock solid shooting platform when a pressure packed hunt's moment of truth arrives.

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The QAD Ultrarest Gets Better

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The QAD Ultrarest Gets Better

Kevin Fry, Vice President at Quality Archery Design, lays out the improvements made to the newest Ultrarest Integrate MX arrow rest. The new MX2 is stronger, lighter, more compact, and includes a refined capture bar. The machined launcher is now fitted with a damper system to reduce noise and it can be color matched to your other accessories. The MX2 still features the “precision click micro adjust” to help you fine tune your setup.

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A QAD Ultrarest For Everyone

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A QAD Ultrarest For Everyone

No matter your budget or standard, QAD has an arrow rest for you. Kevin Fry, VP at QAD, goes through their line of arrow rests that range from the high-end $300 MX2 to their economy model that retails for just $75. Every model of arrow rest is made entirely in the U.S.A. and comes with a lifetime warranty.

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Primos Legacy Grows With Icon Call Series

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Primos Legacy Grows With Icon Call Series

Primos Game Calls is one of America's most iconic call makers, and according to Eric Hughes, that's the whole idea behind a brand new call lineup. In an ongoing introduction through a variety of game call styles, including deer calls, elk calls, predator calls, and of course, turkey calls. With that call-making DNA, Hughes spent some time telling OSG's Lynn Burkhead about the new Icon call line-up being unveiled by Will Primos and his Mississippi call making company and how it will take call making to the next level.

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Going Light With Dryshod Boots

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Going Light With Dryshod Boots

Steven Fuller, Marketing Director at Dryshod boots, goes through their line, from hunting boots to chore boots to knock-around shoes, they have it all, and the focus is on ultralight construction. The hunting line of knee-high boots have neoprene that is treated to be extra waterproof, and the outsole material is noticeably lighter than most boots of this type, making them good for hiking and packing when weight is a concern.

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Tactical Bowhunting from T.R.U. Ball and Axcel

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Tactical Bowhunting from T.R.U. Ball and Axcel

T.R.U. Ball/Axcel has taken some of its most popular release aids and bow sights and created the new-for-2024 Tactical Bowhunting Series, a collection of products optimized for the field where stealth and performance under pressure are keys to success.

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Trophyline Venatic Specter

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Trophyline Venatic Specter

Trophyline is following up on the success of its Venatic tree saddle with a new-for-2024 model featuring First Lite Specter camouflage, available this summer.