When looking for stocking stuffer ideas for deer hunters, consider items that are useful and tailored to their specific hunting style. Of course, the gifts must fit in a stocking, too!

To help you find the perfect stocking stuffers for the hunter on your Christmas list, check out my 10 favorite picks below:

Multi-tool

I keep one Leatherman multi-tool in my car, a second in my pickup, and a third in my deer hunting daypack. A well-made multi-tool is useful for various tasks while out in the field. Sometimes it can literally save a hunt. The one I carry in my daypack, the Wave+, has a scissor tool, which works fantastic when cutting the month, date and other needed info on a carcass tag after killing a deer.

Odor Destroying Spray

Every deer season I go through a few bottles of Scent Killer Spray. To ensure I always have some with me on deer hunts, I leave a bottle where I stay when visiting South Dakota, a second at my parent’s place in Wisconsin, and a third in my pickup. Not only do I use the spray on the bottom and sides of my boots, but I also drench my deer decoys with it. Note: Scent Killer is available in Autumn formula and the new Forest Edge formula; I prefer the original Odorless version, especially when used on a decoy.

Cellular Trail Cam

Sure, you can spend a lot of money on cellular trail cams, but you don’t have to. The last few years I’ve experienced excellent performance with Moultrie Mobile and SpyPoint cellular trail cams. For example, you can buy either a Moultrie Edge or Spypoint LM2 for $99.99 (I recently saw the LM2 on sale for $69.99). Extra memory cards and AA batteries are also great stocking stuffers.

Deer Call

The Extinguisher Deer Call from Illusion Hunting Systems is easy to use and sounds great. Using the call’s patented ModiSlide, you can mimic the sounds of a buck, doe or fawn. Some deer calls stop working in extreme cold; after many years of field testing, I’ve never had that problem with the Extinguisher.

Deer Skin Gloves

For decades I’ve relied on deer skin gloves (brown or black) through much of the deer season. During the early season and well into October, I prefer uninsulated designs. The deer skin protects my hands from mosquitos, too. When it gets colder, I switch to insulated designs. Unfortunately, I don’t have a specific glove brand to recommend at this time. I used to buy them at Cabela’s, but they apparently changed suppliers in the last few years, and the new offerings don’t fit me as well as the previous brand.

Neck Gaiter/Face Mask

I’m a firm believer in covering your face and neck when pursuing whitetails; your uncovered skin shines to a whitetail, even on cloudy days. My go-to solution is the KUIU Ultra Merino 145 Neck Gaiter. Actually, I own two so I can switch them out during week-long deer hunts. This gaiter is comfortable, thin but warm, and quick drying. It’s available in three KUIU camo options, as well as Charcoal. I like to wear my Charcoal one to outdoor sporting events when it’s cold, too. When the hunting temperatures become too cold to rely on this gaiter to keep my face warm (about 30 degrees), then I use it only as a neck covering and add the balaclava explained next.

Balaclava

Late this fall I’ve been wearing a First Lite Tundra Cold Weather Balaclava in the deer stand and  love it. It has a hybrid soft shell, Merino wool construction with a synthetic shearling wool liner for extreme warmth. The face mask portion can be pulled down below your mouth without the top of the balaclava moving down over your eyes, and the neck portion is long enough to keep your neck warm.

Headlamp

A headlamp is one of those items that has a permanent spot in my daypack. I use it as needed when hiking to a morning treestand, and it’s there in case I need to blood trail a deer after dark. I’ve been using the same Petzl headlamp for nearly 30 years, and all I’ve done to keep it running is changing the AAA batteries once per year. If I were buying a replacement today, I’d choose the Petzl Aria 1 RGB; it’s compact and lightweight; easily tips up or down for the best lighting angle; white, red, green or blue lighting color options; single button operation; easy-to-adjust headband; waterproof; 5-year guarantee; and affordable (MSRP: $39.95).

Folding Saw and Ratchet Pruner

These are two different stocking stuffers, but because they work in tandem for clearing shooting lanes or modifying a hunting spot, I’m covering them together. You can purchase a ratchet pruner and a small folding saw at any hardware or big box store. That said, Hooyman is a hunting company that offers lifetime warranty products for hunters; I like its Ratchet Pruner and 6-inch Megabite Compact Handsaw.

Disposable Hand Warmers

Because I pursue whitetails through late-December in the upper Midwest, I rely on disposable hand warmers to stay comfortable during the coldest hunting days. I can’t say that one brand performs better than another; I’ve had good luck with Grabber and HotHands hand warmers. Any of my packets that are left over from deer season get used soon thereafter for ice fishing. Note: I’ve learned through experience that hand warmers have a shelf life. Old ones don’t produce the same amount of heat as fresh ones, and sometimes no heat at all. You’ll probably be okay using leftover hand warmers the following deer season, but you’re asking for trouble if you wait much longer.

Merry Christmas!

These stocking stuffers cater to the needs and preferences of deer hunters, providing them with practical items that enhance their hunting experience. There's still time to buy one or more of them and have them stuffed in a stocking by Christmas morning!