Hunting Products

Signs of a Resurgence?

Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, signs of a revival in the hunting segment were beginning to materialize. With the closure (and reclosure, in some instances)

Set Your Sights On Female...

The future of hunting has a direct effect on the health and longevity of many independently owned businesses in the outdoor industry — especially your storefront.

Serving A Niche Within A Niche

It’s a burden only about 10% of the population is able to bear: left handedness. Fumbling with right-hand gadgets, appliances, desks — even scissors and rulers

Turkey Time

Like many retail businesses, the holiday season is one of the busiest for gun retailers in part because it also coincides with big-game hunting season, and in many areas, migratory bird seasons....

Varmint/Predator Hunting...

When you consider the plight of the white-tailed deer hunter who might go an entire season without taking a shot, it’s easy to see why a novice may find...

Market Insights: Predator...

Predators and varmints provide many hunters with an excellent opportunity to both extend their hunting season and to pursue some diverse and exciting...

Cash In on Dog Product Sales

Many retailers eschew dog-related products for a variety of reasons. Dog products are specialty items, and as such, are not for every gun shop.

Advancements In...

As the technology of shotgun shells has changed, so, too, are the shotguns selected by hunters. Savvy retailers are making new ammunition and guns available...

Examining Segments Of the...

Anyone familiar with the sport of hunting knows no two hunters are the same. While all hunters share a common passion for pursuing game in the field and...

Make the Most of...

Bill Vancleave is a co-owner of Outdoor Country in Bishop, Texas. A self-described “gun guy,” Vancleave said the biggest trend he’s seen in the guns...

Must-Have Deer Season Gear...

Although hunting participation has continued to decline, the female demographic is steadily rising. Whitetail deer is the most common game species pursued...

Show And Tell

We’ve been hunting with firearms as long as there have been firearms. So, it’s probably no surprise when you find yourself dealing with customers who...

Aiming For Bowhunting Profits

Most firearms retailers don’t think too much about bowhunting season. They’re busy helping hunters get ready for gun season, stocking rifles and...

Turkey Fever

Depending on your perspective, spring turkey hunting is either the last phase of hunting season, or the first outdoor activity of the spring.

Varmint Hunting Sales: A...

In early July, Tim Van Leiden decided to take his 11-year-old granddaughter out for her first hunt. With popular game seasons still several months away, the...