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Cabela's

Logo: Cabela's, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons4

American outdoor recreational equipment retail chain

Cabela's Inc. is an American retailer that specializes in hunting, fishing, boating, camping, and other outdoor recreation merchandise.3 From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 16, 2026.

Overview

1961Founded1
  • Industryretail1
  • HeadquartersSidney1
  • Founded inChappell1
  • Websitewww.cabelas.com
  • Incorporated inDE5
  • Business addressOne Cabela Drive, Sidney, Ne 691605
  • Filer categoryLarge accelerated filer5

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Cabela's Inc. is an American retailer that specializes in hunting, fishing, boating, camping, and other outdoor recreation merchandise. The chain was founded by Richard N. Cabela and Jim Cabela in 1961. Cabela's was acquired by Springfield, Missouri-based Bass Pro Shops in 2017 and has been a subsidiary since then. The brand’s retail locations feature wildlife exhibits and outdoor designs, and are viewed as tourist attractions.3

The story

Founded by Richard N. Cabela in 1961, in Chappell.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1961Founded Founded in Chappell1

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