Can you believe after this crazy year we have all endured it is almost Christmas? I bet you all have your Christmas shopping completely done and the gifts are all wrapped under the tree. Or maybe you’re like me and wait until the day or two before Christmas to shop then capitalize on one of the best perks of owning a business - getting your staff to wrap your gifts! Now before we get down to the final 12 days of Christmas here are my top 12 gift ideas for the outdoors lover in your family. 

12- Firearms- how about a first, new or dream gun that your loved one has always wanted? 

11- Ammunition- on it’s own or easily combined with the above gift in whatever quantity/caliber you choose.

10- A non-restricted or restricted firearms/hunters education safety course gift certificate will teach beginners the essential knowledge and respect.

9- Gongs- everyone loves the sound of a bullet bouncing off a Drummond Gong -or go big and get a duelling tree for years of challenging pistol shooting fun.

8- Scopes- do you know someone that has a rifle but can’t see well anymore or misses a lot? A scope may help, we know some people are some helpless, but it’s worth a try! 

7-Range Membership-especially for those handgun lovers a range membership gives the opportunity for someone to go out and play with their favourite toys anytime they want.

6- Shake ‘em hot stick ‘em ons (also known as hand/foot warmers) you just can never have enough of these. If you’re a daily addict like me or just for emergencies they are a lifesaver!

5-Hunter orange- How about a new hat, vest or flagging tape as a stocking suffer?

4- Camo anything- If you can think of it-it comes in camo-trust me. You can just never have enough camo (says the person with 5 camo trucks ?). 

3-Game Cam- Spypoint makes an amazing line of game cams including the traditional camera, cellular cam and even a “set it and forget it” solar powered cellular cam. Game cams are excellent for patterning game and equally as effective for watching your property. 

2- Oley’s Armoury Gear- just in time for Christmas we will have a line of Oley’s branded apparel including t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats arriving. 

1- Oley’s Gift Card- Oley’s gift cards have just arrived and can be used for any products or services at Oley’s (Including Oley’s Auctions and plowing/sanding services) 

So those are the top 12 gift ideas I would recommend for 2020 no matter what your budget. I am sure some people will have a Christmas similar to other years and for some it will be drastically different but I hope it is a happy one. After all the challenges we have made it through over the past year the most important thing is to be thankful for family and celebrate being together, in whatever fashion that may be. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.