Essential upland bird gear for under $30

[welkin]

Trying to figure out a gift for my dad, big pheasant guy. He already has everything, but what are some non-obvious game changers you take with you? In my family, we do simple, inexpensive gifts.

 

[Wyo_hntr]

Game shears? Gloves. Box of shells.

 

[Wrench]

3-Loop Drop Game Bird Carrier

This is the same durable 3-loop drop that comes with our Heavy-Duty Upland and Waterfowl Game Bird Strap. These are popular among hunters wanting to carry birds on their hunting vests, belt loops, or waders. The solid brass hardware will not rust when exposed to water, and the PVC coated webbing...

pointertraditions.com

Something like this is cool for photos and mulit species.

 

[jmez]

Little over $30, but if he has a dog and doesn't have one of these he needs one. Won't spill in your pickup. Won't crack if water freezes in it. Love mine.

https://rufflandkennels.com/product/water-dish/

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[TSAMP]

I'll toss in the gundog supply biothane collar with the brass nameplate. Well within your budget and everyone with a dog should have one.

 

[Slowlerner]

Amen, that’s an annual purchase for my dogs. They last longer but my pups like looking good in the field as much as my daughters love buying new shoes.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

depending on what hat he already wears, an orange baseball hat with black on the bottom of the bill.

 

[Slowlerner]

Maybe a bore snake for a quick cleaning of the shotgun in the field.

 

[Dented]

How about a Hank Shaw cookbook or cooking stuff for his game?

 

[kpk]

If he runs dogs in an area where there may be snares.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCX2LL7?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Again if he has dogs this is great. Our new puppy would rather fight to the death than let me trim his nails and he does really well with this trimmer.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PFCLHKR?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

 

[Ten Bears]

these are all pretty damn good gift ideas.

nice work.

If he doesn’t have a membership to RGS or PF those usually run $35 bucks. Also a yearly subscription to the pointing dog journal is pretty inexpensive for a quality bird mag.

 

[gadrahthaar]

All great replies. If he hunts a place that fence jumping/crawling/WWEing is required, check this out.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S5YCM4B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[samc]

A havalon or outdoor edge replaceable blade knife is always in my truck for cleaning birds and would make a good gift!

 

[loganwayne]

https://www.amazon.com/My-Medic-Med...pcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A19NVE4G6SOT2C

meateater also has a dog trama kit that i think is a better kit but double your budget. this one is cheap enough to get and add what is needed over time.

 

[Erict]

A "tick key" for ticks or maybe tweezers like this for ticks, goatheads, cactus, etc. - LINK:

 

[Tleek]

If he doesn't have them, game shears, i actually bought a pair of commercial poultry shears, have been a game changer for me. They make dressing birds and small game so much easier.

 

[gadrahthaar]

If he doesn't have them, game shears, i actually bought a pair of commercial poultry shears, have been a game changer for me. They make dressing birds and small game so much easier.

If you go this route, look for shears that come apart at the hinge for easier/more thorough cleaning.