Hunting & Fishing Gear Rental

Hunting and fishing gear rental businesses provide equipment for anglers and hunters in destination areas.

With 50+ million anglers and 15+ million hunters, rentals generate revenue of $100,000-$320,000 with 55-70% margins.

The business requires equipment inventory (rods, reels, tackle, tree stands, blinds), retail space, and insurance.

Services include fishing rod/reel packages, tackle boxes, ice fishing gear, hunting blind rentals, game processing referrals, and guided trips.

Pricing typically $25-$60 per day for fishing package.

Success factors include destination area location, quality maintained equipment, local fishing/hunting knowledge, guide connections, and targeting traveling sportsmen.

Most combine rentals with bait/tackle sales and guide referrals.

Marketing focuses on lodges, outfitters, and sportsmen forums.

With outdoor sports strong in 2025, gear rental offers opportunities serving traveling hunters and anglers.