An Archer's Holiday Gift Guide

Editor's note: Our friends at Lancaster Archery Supply who have been outfitting archers of all shooting disciplines as well as archery retailers, clubs and organizations since 1983, have compiled a list of gifts that just might be perfect for your favorite arrow flinger this Christmas season. (With a special thanks to P.J. Reilly.) - JRA

If you're looking for the perfect gifts to buy those special archers in your life this holiday season, Lancaster Archery Supply has you covered.

We know that scrolling through the thousands of items on www.lancasterarchery.com can be a daunting way to find a gift.

So our experts here at Lancaster Archery put their heads together and came up with gift suggestions that are sure to put smiles on the faces of a broad range of archers.

We've broken them down into six different archery style categories, so you can pick from whichever archery style matches the archer for whom you're buying a gift. And we've got gift suggestions for under $50 and over $50.

COMPOUND TARGET ARCHERY

UNDER $50:

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Every compound target archer has binoculars or a spotting scope to track his or her arrows. Help them keep their glass clean with the Vortex Optics Fog Free Lens Cleaning Kit.

OVER $50:

Compound target archers are going to want to fletch their own arrows, and they're going to want to be able to do so using a variety of fletching styles – 2-inch vanes, 5-inch feathers, etc. - in a variety of configurations. They can do all that and more with Last Chance Vane Master Pro Fletching Jig.


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OLYMPIC ARCHERY

UNDER $50:

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Olympic archers spend a ton of time shooting outside on open fields. They need protection from the sun, which they can get with the Lancaster Archery Supply Flexfit Bucket Hat.

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Olympic archers keep meticulous track of the number of arrows they shoot. This helps them regulate their training through a competition season. They can easily keep track of their arrows with the Booster Arrow Counter.


OVER $50:

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Olympic archers can't make adjustments if they can't see where their arrows are hitting, and 70 meters – a common competition distance – is a long way from the shooting line. Help these archers pinpoint exactly where their arrows are hitting the target with the Vortex Optics Diamondback Angled Spotting Scope (20-60x60), and the Vortex Optics High Country Tripod Kit.



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3D ARCHERY

UNDER $50:

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Seldom are there racks for hanging up bows on the 3-D archery course. When archers have to pull arrows or wait for their turn at the line, they'll need to set down their bows somewhere. With the TruGlo Wide Limb Bow Jack Mini they can set their bows upright, on the ground, while keeping their cams and accessories out of the dirt.


OVER $50:

There can be a lot of down time on the 3D range, especially while waiting for other archer to take their shots. And there's a ton of gear 3-D archers need to carry – tools for making repairs, rain gear, food, etc. With the Cottonwood Outdoors Spider Shot 3-D Tournament Seat, your favorite archer can carry all the necessary gear, and have a place to sit while waiting at the line.



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TRADITIONAL ARCHERY

UNDER $50:

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There's a right way to string and unstring a recurve bow and a wrong way. The Selway Limbsaver Recurve Stringer enables archers to always complete these tasks safely and securely.

Selway Limbsaver Recurve Stringer

OVER $50:

Traditional archers can never have too many bows. They always can use another, so why not buy your archer a killer new setup from TradTech that's suitable for hunting, 3-D shooting or backyard target practice? We're talking about the TradTech Trident 17" ILF Traditional Riser and TradTech Black Max 2.0 Glass/Wood Recurve Limbs.



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BOWHUNTING

UNDER $50:

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Bowhunting vehicles stink. It's just a fact of life. Bowhunters spend a lot of time in their vehicles during the season, wearing muddy clothes sprayed with scent lures and other pungent liquids. Help your favorite bowhunter kill vehicle odors with Scent Crusher Ozone Go.


OVER $50:

The newest craze in the trail camera world is for bowhunters to have cameras that will text or email photos straight from the field to their phones, tablets or computers. No longer will they have to drive to their hunting spots and pull SD cards to see what game has been running around. That technology is available with the HCO Spartan GoCam IR Wireless Scouting Camera (Verizon).



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NEW ARCHERS

UNDER $50:

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Every archer needs a target to shoot arrows into. The Delta McKenzie Wedgie Bag Target can be set up anywhere, it stands firmly on the ground and is capable of stopping any arrow shot from any bow.


OVER $50:

Want to set up a new archer with a great bow at a great price? The Flame Takedown Recurve Bow is a full recurve setup that includes a riser, limbs, string, nok sets and rest. It's perfect for introducing someone to our favorite sport.