What is the deal with all these new giant Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops?
Oct 18th, 2005, 09:45 PM
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I'm not so sure an early poster had it right that it does not appeal to urban folks. The BPS in Las Vegas is always busy and their HUGE parking lot has been close to full every time I've been there.
Oct 19th, 2005, 04:41 AM
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Uh the comment "sort of like going to the zoo" is way off...the animals are ALIVE at the zoo and not dead and stuffed like at these shops. I also have a big problem with their support of killing wild animals for the sake of killing. Do these "sportsmen" eat those lions and elephants they kill for the fun of it? Very disturbing to say the least.
Oct 19th, 2005, 04:43 AM
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buffalogirl - Is Bass Pro officially coming to Buffalo, meaning they have signed a contract? It seems like Bass Pro management keeps dodging the question by the news. I suppose it will be a big draw for people from Ontario, and areas of NY. But, if one opens in Pittsburgh, forget about people coming from Ohio and PA!
Oct 19th, 2005, 05:50 AM
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kcap.....I thought it was a done deal (It's a good thing I don't get paid to think 
, but your post made me do a quick google search. A contract has NOT been signed yet. Check this out:
http://www.wgrz.com/printfullstory.aspx?storyid=32116
, but your post made me do a quick google search. A contract has NOT been signed yet. Check this out:http://www.wgrz.com/printfullstory.aspx?storyid=32116
Oct 19th, 2005, 07:07 AM
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Reporting from Springfield, MO. Yes, our original Bass Pro is a big tourist attraction (I've heard # 1 in the state) and really is an interesting place, especially for sporting goods enthusiasts. They have good seminars for hunting and fishing.
Next door is Wonders of Wildlife Museum
which has fish and animals indoors, a bit strange when you think of it, having the outdoors indoors, but interesting for families.
ozarksbill
Next door is Wonders of Wildlife Museum
which has fish and animals indoors, a bit strange when you think of it, having the outdoors indoors, but interesting for families.
ozarksbill
Oct 19th, 2005, 08:42 AM
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Frankly, I think the original question is similar to asking why so many people attend NASCAR events where the main attraction seems to be watching a bunch of machines go around and around and around but never really going anywhere.
Perhaps it is the "ambience"...kinda like going into a hardware store..nothing quite like it and for some of us it is an adventure in and of itself...the smells, the goods, etc., etc.
Perhaps it is the "ambience"...kinda like going into a hardware store..nothing quite like it and for some of us it is an adventure in and of itself...the smells, the goods, etc., etc.
Oct 19th, 2005, 08:56 AM
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This post made me laugh 
My home town is about ten minutes from the Cabela's in Hamburg, PA. There was never so much excitement about a new business in the area as when Cabela's came to town. And yes, sad as it may sound, when relatives visit my parents and grandparents from out of town, a trip to Cabela's is usually on the activity list.
My dad is an active hunter and gun enthusiast, and I was surprised when he bought a gun at Cabela's. He typically buys from smaller, private dealers. Cabela's carries some models that are very difficult to find, apparently. So that may be one reason why people seek it out...
I can tell you that when I was there, there were a multitude of RVs and out-of-state license plates. To answer your question, wsoxrebel, if you were to drive I-78 through Pennsylvania, you'd probably stop at Cabela's too, just to get off that awful road for a while!
My home town is about ten minutes from the Cabela's in Hamburg, PA. There was never so much excitement about a new business in the area as when Cabela's came to town. And yes, sad as it may sound, when relatives visit my parents and grandparents from out of town, a trip to Cabela's is usually on the activity list. My dad is an active hunter and gun enthusiast, and I was surprised when he bought a gun at Cabela's. He typically buys from smaller, private dealers. Cabela's carries some models that are very difficult to find, apparently. So that may be one reason why people seek it out...
I can tell you that when I was there, there were a multitude of RVs and out-of-state license plates. To answer your question, wsoxrebel, if you were to drive I-78 through Pennsylvania, you'd probably stop at Cabela's too, just to get off that awful road for a while!
Oct 19th, 2005, 11:25 AM
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My son-in-law and my guy both make trips to the one in Gurnee Mills in IL at least twice a year. I went a couple of times and the displays are something, especially the fish tank. These are not stuffed.
They also go to a local fish/hunt shop about 4 or 5 times a year. They fish and then hunt. And they are urban. They say there are some things that you "have to" have from Bass Pro. My guy has started to sell better fishing poles online (ebay) as he has such an immense number. I think too many.
They fish constantly and in all seasons. They travel to fish at least once a year for a week and sometimes twice- usually Canada. The retired friends also take two or three day trips all the time to KY, IN, IL River area, MN, WI, MI- you name it.
Ducks are on right now in MI. You could hear the shots and calls all over the place last weekend. It was also full moon and very beautiful. They do all with much purchasing of licenses and all legally. I have two freezers full of walleye, perch, bass right now.
The goods are over-priced in some categories but they are successful because they fill a niche.
They also go to a local fish/hunt shop about 4 or 5 times a year. They fish and then hunt. And they are urban. They say there are some things that you "have to" have from Bass Pro. My guy has started to sell better fishing poles online (ebay) as he has such an immense number. I think too many.
They fish constantly and in all seasons. They travel to fish at least once a year for a week and sometimes twice- usually Canada. The retired friends also take two or three day trips all the time to KY, IN, IL River area, MN, WI, MI- you name it.
Ducks are on right now in MI. You could hear the shots and calls all over the place last weekend. It was also full moon and very beautiful. They do all with much purchasing of licenses and all legally. I have two freezers full of walleye, perch, bass right now.
The goods are over-priced in some categories but they are successful because they fill a niche.
