Father’s Day gifts for the outdoor dad

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate all the father figures who are special and important in your life. It’s an especially nice time to thank your fishing mentor or hunting buddy. Take a look at some ideas LSON has gathered up for the outdoor dad.

For the dad who needs to update his “fishing uniform”:

Duck Camp’s Hooksetter Shirts come in long-sleeve and short-sleeve cuts and in a range of solid colors and prints. With a UPF rating of 40+, the quick-drying Hooksetter will protect from the sun while reeling in the big ones. With features like a clip for forceps, a hidden microfiber cloth for sunglasses, magnetic-closure pockets with a hidden zipper and oversized pockets for small fly box or phone. Pair it with Duck Camp’s Drifter Pants and you’ve got an outfit ready for the water that dad is sure to love.

For the dad who loves to collect memories:

Start a new tradition with his little hunting buddies this Father’s Day. Dixie Decoys offers blank decoys and paint. Have the kids paint a special decoy, you can continue this tradition every year. When they are older they will be able to see the physical representations of those memories made together. Use code: DIXIEDAD for 10% OFF decoys and paint.

For the dad thinking of hunting season:

Plan ahead this year and book a dove hunting trip for you and dad. Here are some suggestions on outfitters. Make a full weekend trip out of it or drive out for the day. This will sure to get him fired up for the fall.

Cochina Hunting Club– Cotulla, Carrizo Springs and Tilden

Ranger Creek Goose– Haskell

Mark Roberts Dove Hunting– Uvalde

For new or avid fly-fisherman:

Wanting to improve his fly-casting skills or just looking for some one-on-one private time on the water? Think of gifting him private fly-casting lessons or a guided trip. Most fly shops offer classes, private instruction and guided trips. Maybe this is something you can do together or with your children. Here are some local places LSON recommends:

Bayou City Outfitters -Houston

Tailwaters Fly Fishing Co. – Dallas

Gruene Outfitters– New Braunfels

Orvis – Dallas, Austin, San Antonio

For the outdoor entertainer:

There’s nothing better than gathering around the fire after a long day in the field. Consider getting dad a custom fire pit for the backyard or ranch. These custom fire pits from Rockin’ B Outdoors  are hand fabricated on-site. They offer fire pits in the following sizes: 24”, 30”, 36” and 48” with a 3/8″ thick grate, footrest and/or designer. All fire pits include a pin and poker.

For the dad on the go:

Siberian Cooler’s SIDEKICK SOFT 32 is perfect for boating, beach, tailgating, hiking, camping, fishing and hunting. The airtight and waterproof zipper keeps the soft sided cooler leak-free and your drinks cold. A current Father’s Day promotion includes a free swag pack with purchase.

For the dad who loves to read:

Gift him a subscription to Lone Star Outdoor News. Already a subscriber?Renew his subscription for him to keep dad up to date on the best hunting and fishing news across the state.