Fishing & Hunting Outfitter

Fishing and hunting outfitters sell tackle, firearms, ammunition, hunting gear, and outdoor equipment for sportsmen.

With fishing and hunting traditional and outdoor recreation strong, outfitters generate revenue of $200,000-$700,000 with 35-55% margins.

The business requires outdoor and hunting/fishing expertise, FFL license for firearms, retail space, diverse inventory, and local sportsmen relationships.

Products include fishing rods, reels, and tackle, fly fishing and bass fishing gear, hunting firearms and ammunition, archery and bow hunting equipment, hunting apparel and accessories, and licenses and guided trip referrals.

Revenue through retail, firearm sales, and service.

Success factors include hunting and fishing expertise and passion, FFL license for firearms sales, serving local fishing and hunting spots and seasons, offering expert advice and rigging, and building sportsmen community.

Marketing focuses on anglers, hunters, bow hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts.

With outdoor recreation valued and hunting/fishing traditional in 2025, outfitters offer sportsmen retail opportunities serving outdoors passion with local expertise and firearms as differentiators.