Hunting boots get you to the game. But when the moment of truth transpires, hunting gloves can become your best friend or worst enemy. Because when your target game species is in sight, your trigger finger becomes the most important necessity.

　　Gloves keep your hands warm, dry, and accessible. They are one of the most essential pieces of hunting apparel in your kit.

　　Enter our best hunting gloves of the year. The gloves below fit a variety of disciplines, from setting out decoys to long, snowy hunts on high ridges to frigid treestand sits in the Midwest. Weve identified eight great options, some of which are quite specialized, with our top choices tending to be the most versatile.

　　Editors note: For our August 22, 2025, update, we removed discontinued products and added the Badlands Archers Glove as the best early-season glove. We also added a price and value section.

　　The Best Hunting Gloves of 2025 Best Overall Glove First Lite Shale Touch Hybrid Glove 9.1/10 Rating Jump to review BUY OPTIONS Check Price at First Lite Best Budget Hunting Glove Carhartt Mens Gauntlet Glove  7.1/10 Rating Jump to review BUY OPTIONS Check Price at Amazon Best Cold-Weather Glove Stone Glacier Altimeter Gloves 8.9/10 Rating Jump to review BUY OPTIONS $149 at BlackOvisCheck Price at Stone Glacier Best Early Season Glove Badlands Archers Glove 8.0/10 Rating Jump to review BUY OPTIONS Check Price at Badlands Best Liner Sitka Fanatic Gloves 7.9/10 Rating Jump to review BUY OPTIONS Check Price at ScheelsCheck Price at Sitka Gear Best Muff Hunter Safety System Muff Pak Hand Warmer 7.7/10 Rating Jump to review BUY OPTIONS Check Price at Amazon See more picks First Lite Shale Touch Hybrid Glove Check Price at First Lite

　　9.1 How we rate products Specifications Primary insulating material: Wool Touchscreen compatible: Yes Intended use: Cool to warm weather concealment Pros Good for active hunts Durable palm Insulating when wet Tactile Cons Not very warm Nicole Qualtieri Not only are these one testers go-to gloves in the field, but theyre also her go-to everyday gloves, period. From long rides on horseback to running errands, the Shales ($80) leather palm and padding are durable and protective.

　　The furnace Merino-X fleece keeps her hands regulated once shes out and moving. They can be a little light on warmth. But once our tester gets active, her hands adjust, go unnoticed, and stay warm and dry. Plus, these gloves are wonderfully tactile. Thats a rare deal with a pair of full-fingered gloves. At times, its easy to get annoyed and pull gloves off often. Not so with these.

　　The cons? Theyre expensive, the touchscreen capability works maybe 50% of the time, and the wool stretches a bit. We recommend ordering a size down.

　　Best Budget Hunting Glove Carhartt Mens Gauntlet Glove  Check Price at Amazon

　　7.1 How we rate products Specifications Primary insulating material: Polyester Touchscreen compatible: No Intended use: Cold weather hunting Pros Very warm Affordable Cons Difficult to shoot while wearing Nicole Qualtieri At just $31, these gloves are up to a bunch of tasks. Whether its keeping hands warm in a blind or while shoveling snow, reviewers say this pair holds up.

　　Wear a lighter pair of gloves underneath them for an extra layer and shooting efficiency. The one downside to these gloves is that they do have a Velcro closure. So youll have to be cognizant of this in quiet hunting moments before a shot.

　　Best Cold-Weather Glove Stone Glacier Altimeter Gloves $149 at BlackOvisCheck Price at Stone Glacier

　　8.9 How we rate products Specifications Primary insulating material: Removable PrimaLoft Cross Core synthetic insulation liners Touchscreen compatible: No Intended use: Cold weather hunting Pros Warm without feeling bulky Waterproof High Rise for wrist coverage Cons Not available in smaller (or womens) sizes Nicole Qualtieri When the going gets really cold (like dogsledding in Alaska, where our hunt-fish editor Rachelle Schrute tested these), the Stone Glacier Altimeter Gloves ($149) provide serious protection in dual layers. They also somehow allow you to maintain some level of dexterity, impressive for gloves meant for the harshest of cold.

　　The liner/overshell combo offers that sweet spot of waterproof protection and breathability. If you find the need to be more nimble, the shell can be quickly slid off, leaving you with a liner glove capable of more fine motor tasks.

　　A wrist synch system helps to keep your hands and wrists protected from anything sneaking in, while the pull loops help get gloves on and off without resorting to using your teeth (though Schrute still did it out of habit).

　　If the temps rise, but you still need some barrier protection, ditch the liners and stick with the shell. Youll have solid coverage without breaking a sweat. If you find yourself in really harsh conditions, the Altimeter also comes in a mitten option ($159), for that extra level of finger-to-finger warmth.

　　The con on these? Small hands need not apply. They run large and even the smallest options will be baggy on small hands.

　　Best Early Season Glove Badlands Archers Glove Check Price at Badlands

　　8.0 How we rate products Specifications Primary Insulating Material: Polyester Touchscreen Compatible: Yes Intended Use: Early Season Conditions Pros Snug neoprene cuff Foldable pointer finger and thumb tabs Touch screen compatible Rugged Construction Warranty Cons Could use more leather on palm Pointer finger flap falls out of elastic band Nicole Qualtieri Most early season gloves are more like liners and dont offer rugged durability. Thats certainly not the case with the Badlands Archers Glove ($69). Theyre the perfect balance of lightweight and durability.

　　While tester Morgan Nowels hasnt had the opportunity to use these hunting yet, hes used them this summer while out cutting limbs for tree stands, setting trail cameras, and archery practice. Side note, if youre going to hunt in gloves, practice shooting in gloves.

　　One of the standout features is the lack of straps, which are replaced with a snug neoprene cuff. It makes removal of the gloves a breeze, and does a great job of keeping debris out of the inside of the glove. Some gets into the cuff, but the cuff is long enough to prevent it from getting past your wrist.

　　Both the thumb and pointer finger have foldable tips, allowing you to expose those fingers for shooting if thats your jam. Or, more often you can flip them open and effectively operate OnX on your phone. On that note, both of the finger tips are also touch screen compatible, and they do consistently work. However, the extra material can make it difficult to precisely zoom in on waypoints, so Morgan found himself flipping the fingers open.

　　They arent going to keep you warm when temperatures drop drastically, but they can fight off a little chill. The palm is constructed of Ax Suede, with a tiny bit of leather between the thumb and pointer finger. It would be nice to see a touch more leather, but compared to other early season gloves, the Archers Glove is very rugged. To top it off, Badlands backs the gloves with a fantastic lifetime warranty. The warranty makes them a true buy once, cry once product.

　　Best Liner Sitka Fanatic Gloves Check Price at ScheelsCheck Price at Sitka Gear

　　7.9 How we rate products Specifications Primary insulating material: Stretch polyester Touchscreen compatible: Yes Intended use: Shooting glove or as a liner Pros Easy to shoot while wearing Provide modest insulation Tactile Cons Only provide minimal warmth Nicole Qualtieri Fingerless gloves are a staple in many a hunter’s gear arsenal. But Sitka revamped the game with its beloved Fanatic gloves ($40). A fingerless thumb and finger allow for tangible shooting and touchscreen ease while allowing your less-useful fingers to remain encapsulated and warm.

　　You can use these with an over-glove or an insulated muff on cold days, or on its own for an added bit of warmth and hand concealment during the early season.

　　In testing, Sitka’s stretch polyester fabric with a water-repellent finish performed admirably for such a lightweight glove. We tested these (and Sitka’s similar, full-fingered Traverse Gloves) during 2 weeks of hunting in Colorado’s high country. Even during a sloppy rain-snow mix, the Fanatic stayed reasonably dry. Our tester’s hands stayed warm enough during weather in the high 30s to maintain dexterity.

　　Best Muff Hunter Safety System Muff Pak Hand Warmer Check Price at Amazon

　　7.7 How we rate products Specifications Primary insulating material: Fleece Touchscreen compatible: No Intended use: Keeping hands warm in cold weather Pros Very warm Easy to remove hands for shooting Can add handwarmers or liner gloves and still shoot quickly Cons Difficult to use while using Difficult to carry objects while using Nicole Qualtieri For those that find themselves in blinds on cold days, muffs can be a hand-saver. Hunter Safety System offers a muff beloved by many. And it comes in two options. Stuff a few hand warmers in the budget $40 regular muff, and youre good to go.

　　Or you can level up to a USB-powered heated muff for $60. Use a plain old battery pack, charge it up for a 5-hour warming stretch, or bring the battery pack with you for a longer sit.

　　The big bonus of this muff is the ease of removing your hands for shooting. Even in very cold conditions, weve used the muff while wearing light, fingerless shooting gloves. For whitetail hunting or sitting in a goose blind, the muff keeps hands warm but ready to shoot in a matter of seconds.

　　Other Great Gloves Showa Atlas 460 Vinylove Cold Resistant Insulated Gloves $16 at Amazon

　　7.0 How we rate products Specifications Primary insulating material: Polyvinyl chloride Touchscreen compatible: No Intended use: Industrial cold-weather use (but great for setting decoys) Pros Keeps hands warm while submersing in cold water Super durable Good grip Cons Not tactile Not breathable Nicole Qualtieri The double-dipped PVC gloves are designed to be a serious workhorse for those working in cold and wet environments. For less than $15, you get warm and bombproof gloves, with a textured outer that provides solid grip and dexterity.

　　Inside, a soft insulated lining offers a refuge for hands. These gloves are best suited for waterfowlers setting or pulling decoys, and less as a blind glove. They can also serve as great gloves for wicked fishing conditions or emergency gloves in the truck.

　　4 Season Giver Gloves Check Price at Giver

　　8.0 How we rate products Specifications Primary insulating material: Thinsulate, heat reflector, and fleece Touchscreen compatible: No Intended use: Rugged cold use, skiing, snowmobiling Pros Tough leather exterior Warm Waterproof Cons Dry slowly Heavy Nicole Qualtieri Our team has been testing Giver 4 Season gloves ($119) since they launched back in 2016. And guess what? Our test models, now seven years old, are still going strong! And they have been used hard for everything from downhill skiing to hunting to picking logs out of campfires.

　　The 4 Season Giver glove is the ideal leather glove. Its tough as heck thanks to the hand-waxed cowhide exterior coupled with a waterproof membrane and thinsulate/polyester insulation.

　　Theyve held up through a lot, and they kept my hands both protected and warm on cool days. Theyve developed a patina that makes me proud of the work Ive done in them. And my favorite part just might be my initials branded into the gloves. They make great gifts, for yourself or others. And you can personalize them via Giver.

　　They only have one downside, but its significant: These gloves dont dry quickly. For multi-day hunts, they need to spend time on a heater at night or theyll be damp the next morning. Theyre also too bulky for shooting, so you will need to remove one glove to pull a trigger. But for general camp chores — a big piece of winter hunting — these are the cats pajamas.

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