Cabela’s

Like their sandwich but staff enjoys talking among themselves versus serving customers. After waiting a few minutes two other people just left. Employees didnt seem to care. I finally walked over to the group and asked if the sandwich area was open. The lady said they had one person on break that’s why no one was at the sandwich spot. Doesn’t explain why four of them were visiting looked at us then continued ignoring us until I came to them. The wild boar is excellent though! I hope employees will eventually understand if their are no customers eventually they won’t have a job.

I can’t say enough good things about their fly shop.
The gentleman there took so much time to show me the best places to fish, adding lots of details regarding entry points on different rivers in the area, giving me tips on all the possibilities and logistics, going out of his way to photocopy multiple maps for me.
I went away from there knowing that this is a guy who treats people as people and not as «customer number 28».

We come here once or twice a year, typically before and after hunting season. This place is the Sam’s Club of guns — the IKEA for outdoorspeople. They have sections on guns, camping, ‘gear’, animals, home décor, footwear, seriously they have something for everyone.
There are always salespeople roaming around offering to help, and they have frequent promotions and sales, making it easy to score a deal. Very clean place, lots of staff and lots of product — plus they’re serious about their second ammendment rights — 5 stars from me!

I’ve had VERY mixed experiences here. The physical facility is outstanding. Selection is huge, the building is kept neat and orderly. The marketing is excellent and it’s truly fun to walk around and look at everything for sale, Prices seem a tad on the high side, but not outrageously so. Selection is also excellent.
Service, on the other hand, is VERY spotty. Sometimes you get a good salesman who really knows the product, Sometimes you get someone who wants to be helpful but really doesn’t know much about the product. It is, unfortunately, not rare to have difficulty finding help or finding someone who wants to help. I’ve walked into the firearms department more than once, just itching to spend some money, and found no one willing to come from behond the counter to help me find what I wanted.
My drive to this store takes about fifty minutes, so it’s an effort to get there, On more than once occasion I’ve made the drive, shopped around, and walked out empty handed because no one wanted to help me or answer questions and I gave up. The last time this happened, I drove south to their competitor and had a spectacular experience and I stayed away from Cabelas for quite a while.
Last week I decided to give them another chance. I was looking for a rifle and happened to get a salesman who seemed to know what he was talking about and helped me find something I liked. I made the purchase and was walked out of the store with all my packages, only to find when I got home that the box for the scope was left behind (along with the user manual). I called to see if it was still there. After struggling with the phone system and getting no one to answer, I was given the store manager’s voice mail. Four days later (as of the writing of this review), I still haven’t gotten a call back. Strike one.
Yesterday I called again and found someone who had the box and set it aside. Today, while driving there, I received a call from the firearms department telling me I had to being my rifle back in because they processed the background check incorrectly. Strike two. I had to turn around, go home, fetch the rifle, and then drive back to the store. They were apologetic and gave me a $ 100 gift card for the trouble, which softens the inconvenience a bit. But then I decided to spend the card on a range finder. I asked for someone to come talk to me about them, and he gave me some pretty minimally useful information about them. Another gentleman came by to help, and he was awesome. He knew the product, knew what to recommend, told me why it was the best unit for my needs, and explained how it worked. ALL THEIR PEOPLE SHOULD BE THIS GOOD!
So this is why I call their service spotty. Honestly, I think I’ll be driving past them to their competitor for a while. It’s just not worth the aggravation.

If you like to kill things or protect yourself from being killed this is the spot for you! Wisconsins biggest outdoor outfitter with everything from camping supplies, to archery, guns and kayaks. You can take a walk through the huge walk through aquarium with some of wisconsins biggest lake fish on display or check out the huge display of taxidermy game items from both across the country to a private gallery of native game. The prices range from fair to expensive depending on the calibre of items you are looking at. The store offers a large selection of women’s and men’s clothing with their own brand and several private brands including north face. They do have a small children’s section as well. The sales are plentiful and they have a bargain cave upstairs that makes way for some steals. Recently we looked at a archery arm guard for my son. The one we looked at on the sales floor was $ 14.99. But we got lucky, as the same one was located upstairs in the cave for $ 8. Definitely check it out before making your purchase. They also offer a in store archery range. A in store resteraunt located upstairs boasts buffalo burgers and other game related foods. In all cabelas will keep you shopping for hours if you don’t put a time limit on yourself. Be strong when you go in or you will leave broke and armed with the newest rifle and backpacking food for the next 5 years.

This store gets a ONE rating because of their boat sales manager Dale. Was offered trade value of 7100 and then they wanted a re-​inspection and downed my value to 3k!!! What a low-​ball offer. Next place 1 hour later Jalenskys in Kenosha bought same boat CHEAPER and new not sitting collecting dust and got 8200. for trade! I will still shop here for tackle odds n ends just NEVER LOOK TO THE BOAT SALES DEPT. for any deals. Feel bad for the sales guys that have to work under this guy.

Positives: Good selection
Negatives: Tourist trap. Inflated prices. Terrible customer service. Possibly the slowest checkouts in existence.
Cabela’s has everything under one roof and has a very large selection. Good stop if you need a whole bunch of hunting or fishing gear in a hurry and don’t care if you overpay or how you get treated in the process.
Here’s my experience.
I purchased a display model compound bow for this season. The specific model had been discontinued at the time and had probably been used as a display for the entire year. As a result of this I had talked to a salesman who agreed to knock 5% off the price. Ok. That works for me.
The purchase would total over $ 900 with accessories. I needed to run to the bank to grab the funds and then I returned to pay for it. Bow was put in the back. Upon arrival there was a new person behind the archery counter. Who found the bow I had set up shortly before but upon hearing about the discount we had worked out earlier became a complete b…
Here are some quotes from her.
«If you received a discount on that it’s the first time I’ve heard of that since I’ve worked here so I’m not really believing you»
«I’m not going to honor that price because you didn’t work out an agreement for it»
«Well, I can always put it back if you won’t pay the posted price».
She called me a liar and was cocky about it in the mean time. I encouraged her to call the other employee. She would not. She eventually wrote the discount slip after I had stated my case for a half hour.
Waited in checkout line for 30 minutes.
I spoke to an assistant manager (waited 20 minutes) and was brushed off. He showed understanding but did absolutely nothing to reconcile the scenario.
If you’re serious about making a purchase on sporting goods equipment. I recommend you go to an actual specialist shop and not deal with these clowns.
WILL NEVER make another large purchase here. Which is a shame because I consider myself a fairly large spender on hunting and fishing gear.
In the market for a new boat this spring and I just wrote Cabelas off the list. Will tell friends.

It’s January 9^th, it’s 5 degrees outside, and I need a new pair of winter gloves. «I bet Cabela’s has tons of winter gloves» said I.
An employee pointed me toward the gloves and said «this is all we have left.» There was a bunch of empty racks and basically jack-​shit to choose from. Unless you want camo gloves, they probably have a better selection at Walgreens.
This place chews rhinoceros turds.

For a gun and hunting super store they have the shittiest customer service. Every single time I come in there is no people around to help. They walk by and take the oldest customer and spend 20 minutes chatting about the good old fucking times. I’m not shopping here again.
The only saving factor is their food!
Fuck you cabelas. I’m never shopping here again you shit pots!

Re: Cabela’s Credit Card
Best card to have! Only card you need!
Service is like no other! Points earned
= FREE merchandise. Points never
expire.
Re: Store
High end/​name brand items, friendly
staff, this place is like a museum…
bring the kids! Food court inside.

This is the only good spot in Milwaukee that makes hunting shopping fun.
Checkout was terrible on opening day for hunting season. Wasted 30 minutes because they only had 4 of 18 checkouts open.

This Cabela’s is astounding for its size, many departments, and its taxidermied outdoor scene inside the store. Right at the intersection of ⁴¹⁄₄₅ at Exit 60, there’s something for every outdoor enthusiast at Cabela’s.
Stopped here on our way to Kettle Morraine North for some camping supplies and got great personal service, leading me to just what I needed for our trip! There are a lot of associates here, and they seem to keep busy restocking, helping customers– just approach them and they are happy to assist!
My son and I like to fish, and the fishing area is without par. Lures, tackle, rods and reels, and even a separate Fly Fishing nook– this place is great for anglers!
Cabela’s is known for their outdoor outfitters, so they’ve got plenty of camo, and other outer wear to keep you «covered»! There’s also a dedicated firearms area, and right as you walk in there’s an associate to check-​in your firearm, thank you Cabela’s, for being an awesome store!

Cabelas is an amazing store. You could spent hours in this store and not get bored. They have everything for outdoors you could ever want. Hunting and fishing mecca. Because you could spend so much time here they have a cafeteria upstairs. I decided after many trips to Cabela’s to finally try it out on my way up north. I figured it’d be premade burgers and food like that, but thought that it would be A) Cheap and B) good. It was C) none of the above. They have a burger station which is cool that they make your burger fresh, but all the burgers are expensive. Angus 6.99, Elk 7.99, and Buffalo 8.99 (all for small singles) doubles are $ 2 – 3 more. I decided to go with Buffalo, because Buffalo. It was terrible. I don’t recall the last time I didn’t finish a burger, but I tossed this one in the garbage. And $ 9 for the meal too. You live and you learn.
Stick to the jerky or something if you’re hungry at Cabela’s.

Great place to look & get a feel for an item I’m looking for. But, most prices are full retail. I just bought 500 yards of 65 LB. test Spider Wire for $ 52 bucks. Found it online for almost half the price. The only deals you will find seem to be on Cabela’s brand. The bargain cave isn’t all the bargain I would expect either.
I priced the new Shimano Tranx at Cabela’s, found a full retail price of $ 499 on it. Picked it up online for $ 375.
I wish they offered a better selection of St. Croix fishing poles. The US made models are lacking.
The gun & ammo selection is awesome. Glad to see they restock the ammo on a weekly basis. Ammo prices are competitive.
Everyone here is so friendly! We were asked every time we entered a department if we needed help finding anything or had any questions! No employee looked unhappy to be there, they all had smiles and were very inviting & helpful

Let out your inner BEAST!
I don’t care if you’re not a hunter, fisher, or trapper. This place is impressive. You can always judge a place by its following. I was impressed by the number of people leaving after a day of shopping decked in Cabela’s logo sweatshirts and hats. A real following for sure!
Size matters when it comes to housing a massive selection that attracts sportsmen and women. Clothing? Check. Gear? Check. Food? Check. The area’s largest display of taxidermy? Check.
From the mountain of stuffed animals including the other two areas on the eastern side of the complex to the aquarium, it’s an impressive place. This place is great to spend a few hours exploring. I appreciate that they label each animal so it has an educational experience.
Two cafes allow for you to take a break and enjoy some backwoods grub. Be sure to checkout the bargain room on the second floor for deep discounted deals.
No let down, but all-​in for this giant outdoor superstore. Make a stop if you’re in the area.

Now, I’m from the land of Bass Pro Shop… and this Cabela’s is SO much better than Bass, it’s ridiculous. Since the store is so big, I think they carry an extensive selection of anything and everything, it’s just a matter of locating the right direction to start hiking in. But never fear, a friendly employee would be happy to point you there — we were acknowledged by every single employee who walked by us, and that was a lot!
The guys in the firearms department were very helpful, and they had a great selection of both new and used, as well as ammo and accessories. I’m definitely coming back here to buy a real coat, hat, gloves, etc. Signage was good (no trouble finding the restroom), and they have a big clearance room upstairs if you’re looking for a bargain.
Honestly, I think I could have spent all day wandering around here and never gotten bored (I mean, there was a guy trying out goose calls…). I will totally be shopping here all the time…

Cabela’s is quite a store — If you’re an outdoors person, that is. We stopped because we were headed out Holy Hill way and I was hoping for a new warm casual jacket.
First — the store is huge. Like bigger than big. There’s an aquarium, a big «mountain» with all sorts of stuffed wildlife and a whole museum dedicated to deer hunting + trophies. PETA members will probably not enjoy Cabelas.
Second — they have everything. If you want to hunt, fish, camp or decorate your home to look all cabin-​y, they’ve got it here. Deer urine, camo sheets, antler lamps, fishing lures, ice shanties, bass boats — not to mention lots of jerky AND the supplies to make your own.
Third — camouflage lingerie.
Fourth — should you be out for a ride on your trusty steed and be like «damn, I’m out of ammo». Never fear — they have a horse corral for your convenience so you can shop anytime.
Fifth — hope you enjoy country music, because that’s what’s on the sound system.
In short, I did not get my jacket because I didn’t want to spend $ 180 for a North Face, but the Mister did find a pair of shoes at a good price. The staff was super nice, and the entertainment was plentiful and free.

Confidential up until now: I had always bristled at the thought of patronizing Cabela’s. This is most likely because I was quick to envision their core consumer/​most loyal patrons to be almost exact replicas of my extended family on my mother’s side.
(Yes, I love said extended family, but we generally butt heads about anything/​everything. They’re Wisconsin folks, proper. They like hunting, fishing, all things conservative, and aren’t necessarily the most forward-​thinking folks in the universe. We’re all unique snowflakes though, so that’s a thing.)
I was also told by my brother that Cabela’s boasts a «gun world,» a store within the store that, by very name alone, seemed horrifying and full of somewhat scary militia-​types.
Fast forward to now, previous thoughts and musings less confidential and more, well… out in the open. I’ve now actually been to Cabela’s, and I’ve now actually purchased items from Cabela’s. (Well, L did, but technicalities, you know?)
Camping: I love it… commune with nature and all that. Ground yo’self. Treat yo’self to a hike, a bike, a swim and a fire, some great conversation and tons of deep breaths (just not around the fire). The thing is, that while camping in and of itself should — imho — be a simple pursuit not requiring «glamping» amenities, it is nice to have a few nice essentials that make the experience more enjoyable.
Here are my camping essentials:
–a nice tent with a rainfly
–a solid air mattress (it doesn’t need to be double high or whatever, it just needs to not have holes in it)
–a warm, comfy sleeping bag
–a camp stove (one of those grates you put over the firepit)
–a water «bladder» (gross terminology, but if you’ve camped you know what I’m talking about)
–camp chairs
–a latern
–2 coolers, one for food/​water and one for beer
So, yeah. Not a ton of stuff. That said, we needed some of it pre-​this past weekend’s trip, and Cabela’s is conveniently located off of ⁴¹⁄₄₅.
Sleeping bag: we got a double-​wide. It’s a two person deal, and it’s SO AWESOME. A little on the pricey side ($ 200) but the hope is that this thing will last us a loooong time.
Camp grill: this thing was $ 30 and it kind of sucks, but it was kind of our fault… we should’ve opted for the larger sized one. Whatever.
Latern: a battery-​powered Coleman ($ 40) was our choice, and though I really love the romanticism and OG nature of oil lanterns, this seemed the easier route for sure.
The staff was helpful, the prices relatively reasonable, and the selection pretty outstanding. (It’s a pretty huge chain… what do you expect?) I almost got lost in a sea of waterproof shell-​type fall jackets and hiking boots… thank the Cabela’s gods I managed not to wander too far into «apparel» and «shoes.»
So, if you like camping, fishing, hunting, or general outdoors-​y pursuits, Cabela’s has got what you need and then some. This place is a mega-​mall of outdoor shit, you guys. The street it’s on is even named for the store… how’s that for epic? (And completely Wisconsin?)

I love Cabela’s, Its a sportsmans mecca. The people here are super nice, it could be because im from NJ but they seems nice regardless of my normal understand of customer service.
If you haven’t been here, you owe it to yourself to check it out. It has lot of family fun like an aquarium, a mountain covered in taxidermy and a fudge shop. I feel like you would be hard pressed to find someone you didnt need here, unless you lived in a bubble. Then they might not cater to that, but who knows!

No Reviews for Cabela’s? Why? It’s not new just never got around to it.
Just North of Milwaukee is Richfield and they have an outdoors superstore like Bass Pro Shops/​Outdoor World, And Gander Mountain. They have group of nice people working there, who are interested in helping if you need or browsing at your leisure. I came here specifically to find a seat cover for an ATV. They didn’t have any. I later found one at Fleet And Farm. in Germantown.
The check out girls are friendly and enjoyed taking money. I’ve found some good deals here. My wants are always greater than my needs. I could always use a brand new Fishing rod. especially if they are under $ 50 – 80 bucks. This location has many local animal mounts (huh… i said mounts.) and an aquarium with plenty of local sporting type fish. There is even an elephant standing in the corner… really! Go look plus a bunch of Buck heads and Full… mounts…(I did it again.)
Keep your eyes open for sales as they have fliers and unadvertised clearance section throughout the store and also on the second floor is the education room for CCW classes. And snacks like cinnamon almonds. The smell is addictive like crack to a fiend. Why must you torment me with your sweet poisons…