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Unique Christmas Gifts for the Outdoor Enthusiast

Article by WHITNEY KLENZENDORF

Howdy everyone and happy holidays! I know 2020 has Monogrammed boot bag – Essential equipment for any been a wild year, but I hope each of you gets to have traveling Texan. the holiday you hoped for with family, friends and Wild game cookbook – The Meat Eater Cookbook by lots of time outside. Steve Rinella, Afield by Jesse Griffiths, Venison Every Day

One thing I’m grateful for is regardless of what happens in by Allie Doran and Buck Buck Moose by Hank Shaw are a the news, I can go out in nature and be reminded that the few recommendations. world is a beautiful place. I think we all probably have at Rocking camp chair – Nemo makes a rocking camp chair least one person on our list who loves the outdoors, so I’m that has become my favorite camping accessory of late. going to share some gift ideas that may bring them joy Quality knife set – any hunter needs a reliable, sharp set this Christmas. of knives for field dressing.

Wooden topographic lake map – One of the neat gifts I’ve Other fun ideas include a clay thrower and clays, a new rod and recently seen are carved topo maps of Texas lakes for display on reel, camo, a rangefinder or binoculars, or custom shooting bags. the wall. Get one from your favorite nearby lake! For kids: the best thing we can get them is quality time

Blown glass ornament from the national parks – Old together in the great outdoors. Whether that means a trip to the World Christmas sells beautiful blown glass ornaments of each aquarium, zoo or natural history museum (maybe even consider national park’s sign. Such a pretty way to remember a favorite a membership for them to one of those places) or a camping, trip or location. hunting or fishing trip, that gift will last a lifetime. As far as

Ladies’ shooting/hunting vest from Upland Bespoke – what to put under the tree, I recommend checking out the gift Incredibly unique and beautiful American-made womens’ shops at nature and science museums for unique toys and games hunting apparel from a Dallas-based company. to inspire their love of the outdoors. Also check out my list of

Clare Haggas art or silk scarf – Clare Haggas is a British recommended reads for little ranch hands published in a recent artist who masterfully captures the beauty of upland game birds. Texas Wildlife issue. Her designs and colors are captivating and the perfect look for Of course, you can’t go wrong adding a TWA Membership to anyone, man or woman, who loves game birds. everyone’s stocking.