Meat from your kill. Sometimes anything other than this and a kind conversation is considered an insult.

A gift certificate for a fine resturant.
Or take his whole family out to eat and pick up the tab.
This way everyone appreciates you not just him.

Maybe choose a gift that everyone one can benefit from.
A waterproof outdoor radio perhaps???

Personal gifts that are appreciated...
Sportsmans license for coming year.
Collectable Case* Knives. I am sure he already has prefered cutlery.
Homemade Wine.
Book(s)for his personal interests.
Anything involving Bone or Stag.
MO