Father’s Day is right around the corner, but there’s still plenty of time to get that perfect gift without breaking the bank. Let’s be honest, the outdoorsman Dad is a tough one. They’re usually the first ones in line to to try the latest and greatest gear making it tough to find that special gift that they don’t already have. If you find yourself thinking, “What do I get the Dad that has everything?” You’ve come to the right place. Below are 12 unique gifts that you won’t find at your average sporting good store. Some from brands you know, others from brands you may not have heard of yet. Either way you’ll be on your way to favorite child status for at least one more year.
$25 & Under
1) MAGnet Gun Caddy
Like an extra hand (but much smaller than your fist), the MAGnet Gun Caddy conveniently secures your gun when you need to temporarily set it down. It holds just about any long barrel gun upright against your vehicle, gun safe, or any surface with metal. The patented design makes it possible to secure and remove your gun from the holder with just one hand. The MAGnet Gun Caddy is modular so you can arrange multiple units at whatever height is appropriate for your gun. Perfect for the next family hunting trip. Buy Now: $8.99
2) Arrow Slick 
Not to say Dad is getting old, but anything that can make pulling arrows out of a target easier is never a bad thing. Arrow Slick Arrow Lubricant uses nano-particles to provide a hyper smooth protective film to your arrows, making it easier for you to pull your arrows out of the target. The coating lasts on each arrow for 50+ shots. Buy Now: $14.95
3) Browning’s Quick-Sight Shooting Rest
Finally a gun rest that is light enough for anyone to easily carry. No need to lug heavy sand bags to the range. The Quick Sight™ Shooting Rest / Bench Rest by Browning is a perfect for sighting and performing maintenance on your rifle. It’s extremely durable against long term wear and tear and most importantly, IT WORKS! Buy Now: $14.95
4) Wild Hare Mesh Hull Bag
This one isn’t new, but is a perennial best seller. It features a firm back for stability and a high quality metal clip to attach to a belt. Add in a Zippered bottom for easy emptying and a manufacturer’s lifetime warranty – you can’t go wrong with this one. Available in Black or Navy. Buy Now: $21.95
Under $50
5) ShockEater Recoil Pad
Our #1 seller – The ShockEater® Recoil Pad is the latest advancement in recoil absorption – it keeps you shooting longer, while increasing accuracy, comfort, and consistency with your long guns. Made with proprietary Nano-Poly™ technology, the recoil pad is a insert style shooting pad designed to reduce felt recoil without increasing length of pull or altering appearance. At only 8 mm thick and 1.4 ounces in weight, it’s super light and ultra thin. The ShockEater® Recoil Pad is compatible many of the leading shooting vests (Browning, Wild Hare, NICA, & more) or can be paired with a custom shooting shirt that you know he will love. Buy Now: $34.99 (Shirt/Pad combo $52.95+)
6) Quick-Shot Shotgun Holster
Dad that at likes to hunt? The Quick-Shot™ takes the weight of the gun off of your arms and lets your legs do the work. Using the Quick-Shot™, the weight load on your arms can be reduced by up to 75%! Example: an 8 lb 6 oz over and under shotgun feels like a 2 lb 5 oz BB gun when in your Quick-Shot™ (i.e. a 72.4% weight load reduction!!!) By eliminating the undue burden on your arms you’ll hardly notice the weight of your firearm. This means you will be rested and alert when it’s time for the next shot. Not to mention it helps improve safety by keeping the muzzle up. Ideal for upland hunters, waterfowlers, big game hunters,and target shooters. Available in Black, Camo, or Blaze Orange. Buy Now: $32.95-$34.95
7) Wild Hare Trap Shooters Combo
New Item! The Wild Hare Trap Shooters combo combines a detachable mesh hull bag with a 1-box carrier. Easily access loaded shells and dispose of them once their spent. The Zippered bottom, D-rings for accessories, and durable belt clip make this a pretty unique item. Available in Black or Navy. (Also compatible with the Mr. Lid Shotshell Container) Buy Now: $37.95
8) The Gun Glove – Summer Weight
The Gun Glove provides the ultimate in comfort and performance, made in 13 different sizes assuring a true fit for all hand sizes. The gloves are close fitting providing and excellent grip with a sensitive tactile touch to the gun. Breathable construction assures your comfort by keeping you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Modern materials allow the gloves to be machine washable, restoring the original fit and feel. Buy Now: $37.95
9) Wild Hare Half Vest
If Dad likes the carrying capacity and accessories of regular shooting vest, but may like something more streamlined, then this new Wild Hare Half Vest is a perfect choice. It has all the storage/carrying capacity of a full vest but is contained right on your belt. Perfect for the blistering hot days of Summer. A full box of shells (box and all) fits easily in each pocket. Save your empty hulls in the rear reloader pouch and empty them quickly and easily with the 2-way zipper. The belt is easily removed and exchanged for the optional 60″ belt if necessary. Buy Now: $34.95
$75 and up
10) Wild Hare Heatwave Shooting Vest
Maybe he needs a shooting vest or maybe he has one that has seen better days. Years of development and incorporation of customer feedback have made the Wild Hare Heatwave Shooting Vest one of the most sought after vests on the market. With new color combinations and a manufacturer’s lifetime warranty, it doesn’t get better than this. There’s too many features to mention here, so if you are thinking “shooting vest” be sure to check this one out. Buy Now: $84-$90
11) Wild Hare Premium Sporting Clays Bag
If your Dad is a sporting clays fanatic then this one is him. New for 2016, the Wild Hare Premium Sporting Clays Bag is sized to hold 8-boxes of shells with plenty more storage to spare. Perfectly sized and designed for sporting clays, this is absolutely worth a look. Again, a manufacturers lifetime guarantee and a reasonable price point make this an excellent gift. At regular price this bag $75+ category, but we’ve got in on a sale at the moment. Buy Now: $69.95
12) Leather 6-Box Carrier
A Classic bag with modern features, this bag has been moving off the shelf since we first got in in. Made from 100% Colombian leather, this bag has a sturdy base and a comfort carry handle to easily carry six boxes of 12 gauge shells. Available in Dusk or Java. Buy Now: $112.95