Fish Monkey gloves are a tool of the trade when handling big fish!
Best Early Season Deer Hunting Gear | Hunt Monkey
Oct 25, 2025
When those first weeks of deer season finally roll in, you need to be prepared with the right gear for your hands, head and feet. That’s where purpose-built gloves and gear can make the difference between tagging out and heading home early. The Hunt Monkey line from Fish Monkey is designed to cover the entire season, from warm-weather opening day hunts to the bone-chilling depths of December, combining high-performance materials with fit, dexterity and weatherproof protection. It’s a complete system of gear that’s as versatile as the changing conditions.
At the start of the season when the days are warm, lightweight gloves that feel like a second skin are essential. Hunt Monkey’s early-season styles feature breathable stretch fabrics that maintain natural feel and fingertip control. The Monkey Hands hunting glove is a lightweight base layer that’s perfect on its own for lightweight concealment. Its second-skin fit and brushed interior deliver warmth without bulk, while the non-slip silicone palm ensures confident grip in any condition. Slit openings on the index finger and thumb provide enhanced dexterity for shooting, calling or gear handling. Add a heavier outer glove when the conditions warrant. And it’s available in Mossy Oak Bottomland and Terra Gila camo.
The Ridge Runner Glove is another great choice. This one delivers a second-skin fit and lightweight warmth. Its 4-way stretch fabric molds to your hand for unmatched dexterity, while the brushed interior traps heat without bulk. The synthetic leather palm with non-slip fingers ensures confident grip and protection, without compromising shooting or calling precision. The Original Bottomland and Terra Gila camouflage help you blend in.
The right face covering or beanie can make all the difference in comfort, concealment, and performance during a deer hunt. For those hot, sun-drenched days when concealment and breathability are key, lightweight pieces like the Conceal Lightweight Face Guard and Conceal Lightweight Beanie are perfect choices. Both are designed with moisture-wicking, quick-drying fabrics that provide UPF-rated sun protection while allowing air to circulate freely, keeping you cool and comfortable in the stand or on the stalk. They’re also cut to fit snugly without adding bulk, helping you stay invisible to sharp-eyed game without overheating under the early-season sun. Transitional pieces such as the Conceal Lightweight Balaclava offer full head, neck, and face coverage that can easily be adjusted as the day warms.
And don’t forget about your feet. You need top-tier sock performance, and the merino wool offerings from Hunt Monkey stand out for the job. Built for those long, punishing days in the field, their hunting socks feature premium cushioned footbeds for comfort, arch support and a compression fit to reduce fatigue, and temperature regulation to keep feet cool when the temperatures heat up. The Lightweight Guide Series Merino Socks are a light-weight option built for warm-weather hunts. They feature 60 percent merino wool blended with nylon/lycra, ventilation panels, arch compression, and a seamless toe for comfort in warm, humid conditions. And there are three different styles: a mini crew, boot cut and over-the-calf, or OTC, to match the conditions and also your preferred style of footwear.
The Hunt Monkey warm-weather system checks all the requirements to keep you camouflaged and comfortable for those early-season deer hunts, with the highest quality gear for heads, hands and feet. The rest is up to you.
