It’s the day before Christmas and some last minute gifts may be eluding you. Here are some suggestions to help you fill the stocking ‘tags’ of the hunter and angler on your list.

I understand that at this point you are not going to be able to purchase these items online, but they should be common enough to find in most outdoor stores – big or small.

LED Cap Lights

I saw these cool clip on lights on my last trip to 1 of my favorite outdoors stores. The concept is simple. Its a small light that clips to the brim of your hunting cap so that you can be ‘hands free’ to climb in or out of your tree stand. They are usually under $10 bucks and if you look at the shelf closely you can find a ‘night vision’ bulb color – meaning the bulb is a colour that will minimally impact your low light viewing.

Memory Cards for Trail Cams and Regular Cameras

This time of year I am amazed how memory cards (or sticks) are reduced in price. Try and find out what kind of memory card your electronic device and find a deal. The most common types in my electronics are either SD cards or Compact Flash cards. Go for gigabytes – not megabytes. You should be able to find 2 – 4 gigabyte cards for $10 – $2o.

Berkley Gulp Minnows

The easy to find fish ‘candy’ that works. They are biodegradable, packed full of scent and easy to pack in a stocking. I always am appreciative when I get a package of these minnows. My favorites colours  are smelt and chartreuse shad. They catch pike, bass and lake trout -essentially anything that swims. Let the person you give them to worry about HOW to fish them. Packs run from $5 to $10.

E-gift Certificates

These are the ultimate in last minute gifts. When you visit an outdoor store like Cabelas or Bass Pro Shops, they offer opportunities to buy E-gift Cards. They act just like gift cards but they can be ’sent’ via email to you or the person receiving the gift TODAY. They can be personalized to match the angler’s or hunter’s taste and they are easy to use. Check out Cabelas E-gift cards here to see what I mean.

Have a MERRY Christmas!

*If you click on the Cabelas gift card link – Muskoka Outdoors receives a small percentage of any e-card purchased. We do not get money when you click on the link. Take a moment to check them out.