Sporting goods stores range from general outdoor retailers to specialized shops focusing entirely on specific sports like hockey, lacrosse, or hunting. Picking the right location depends on whether you need generic gear, custom fitting, or niche equipment that generalists do not carry. A map pin shows proximity, but it does not tell you if a store stocks specialized inventory or offers in-house equipment repair and service.
Bozeman 24
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The River's Edge
2012 N 7th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715
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Rocky Mountain Golf Company
96 Laura Louise Ln, Bozeman, MT 59718-5618
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Play It Again Sports
1428 N 15th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715
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REI
2220 Tschache Ln, Bozeman, MT 59718
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Sportsman's Warehouse
2214 Tschache Ln, Bozeman, MT 59718
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Universal Athletic
912 N 7th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715-2504
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Bob Ward's Sports & Outdoors
3011 Max Ave, Bozeman, MT 59718
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6X Outfitters
305 W Lamme St, Bozeman, MT 59715
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Round House Ski and Sports Center
1422 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
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Stone Glacier
608 W Griffin Dr Ste A, Bozeman, MT 59715
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Top Shelf Hockey
25 Shawnee Way Ste B, Bozeman, MT 59715
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VIAM Outdoors
49 Rocky Mountain Mdws, Bozeman, MT 59715-9386
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Northern Lights Rivers Lakes & Oceans
83 Rowland Rd, Bozeman, MT 59718
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Full Court Athletics
157 Pleasant View Dr, Bozeman, MT 59718-8244
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FHF Gear
96 Laura Louise Ln STE 10, Bozeman, MT 59718
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Renegade Outfitters
10619 Kelly Canyon Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715-9688
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Creative Outdoors
Bozeman, MT
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Round House Ski & Sports Center
15795 Bridger Canyon Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715
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SITKA Gear
1251 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715
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Pursuit Cycles
115 Commercial Dr, Bozeman, MT 59715-2237
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Simms Fishing Products
101 Evergreen Dr, Bozeman, MT 59715-2445
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SIKRE
Bozeman, MT
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Greater Yellowstone Flyfishers
29 Pioneer Way, Bozeman, MT 59718
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Hemlock Legacy Gear
18 N 25th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59718
Missoula 24
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Trail Head River Sports
2505 S Garfield St, Missoula, MT 59801
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Hockeywolf Lacrossewolf Missoula
1110 South Ave W, Missoula, MT 59801
Monday-Friday: 12:00pm-6:00pm, Saturday-Sunday: 12:00pm-5:00pm
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Runner's Edge
304 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59802
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Golf Headquarters Missoula
2003 South Ave W, Missoula, MT 59801
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Bob Ward's Sports & Outdoors
3015 Paxson St, Missoula, MT 59801
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Bass Pro Shops
3650 Brooks St, Missoula, MT 59801-7360
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Sportsman's Warehouse
2323 N Reserve St, Missoula, MT 59808
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Scheels
2901 Brooks St, Missoula, MT 59801
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Albatross Discs
401 N Russell St, Missoula, MT 59801
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Bass Pro Shops
3650 Brooks Street, Missoula, MT 59801
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Big Sky Billiard Supply
3900 Brooks St, Missoula, MT 59804
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Blackfoot River Outfitters
3055 N Reserve St, Missoula, MT 59808
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Perfect 10 Gear
211 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59802
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Hockeywolf-Lacrossewolf-Headquarters
1010 North Ave W, Missoula, MT 59801-6604
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Heelside Boards
2700 Paxson St Ste D, Missoula, MT 59801
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CMI Archery
6080 Industrial Rd, Missoula, MT 59808-8412
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Odyssey Rafts
216 Trade St, Missoula, MT 59801
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Pro Image Sports
2901 Brooks St, Missoula, MT 59801-7703
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Maulers Hockey Central
1010 North Ave W, Missoula, MT 59801
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Elite Bows
4041 Whippoorwill Dr, Missoula, MT 59808-5933
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Wilderness Outfitters
11500 Frenchtown Frontage Rd, Missoula, MT 59808-9121
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Archery Center Of Montana
1212 Longstaff St, Missoula, MT 59801-3620
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Stafford Commerical Fitness
1748 South Ave W, Missoula, MT 59801-6512
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Universal Athletic Service
1900 Brooks St, Missoula, MT 59801-6644
Kalispell 23
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Bass Pro Shops
125 Treeline Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901-1217
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Kalispell Army-Navy
2140 U.S. Hwy 2 E, Kalispell, MT 59901
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Cabela's
125 Treeline Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901
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Sportsman and Ski Haus
145 Hutton Ranch Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901
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Saddle Exchange & Huckleberry Halter
860 N Meridian Rd a5, Kalispell, MT 59901
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Snappy's
1400 US-2, Kalispell, MT 59901
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Bushwacker Backpacker & Supply Company
120 Industrial Ct, Kalispell, MT 59901
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Replay Sports
2593 US Highway 2 E Ste 7, Kalispell, MT 59901
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Universal Athletic
284 N Meridian Rd #102, Kalispell, MT 59901
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Fastoys
3480 US Highway 2 E, Kalispell, MT 59901
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Flathead Running Company
132 Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901
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PlugIt Handcrafted Tackle
325 Bald Rock Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901-7042
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JT Tackle
967 Rose Xing, Kalispell, MT 59901-8564
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Invader Concepts
300 Morning View Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901
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Golf USA
38 1st Ave E, Kalispell, MT 59901
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REI
2270 US Highway 93 N, Kalispell, MT 59901-2557
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Spirit Quest Archery
115 Rocky Cliff Ln, Kalispell, MT 59901-8990
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Freezin' Winter Sports
1034 Whitefish Stage Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901
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Dunham's Sports
Suite B, Kalispell, MT 59901.
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Big Sky Preppers
3961 MT Highway 35, Kalispell, MT 59901-1500
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Glacier Traditional Archery
52 Shelter Meadow Ln, Kalispell, MT 59901-8989
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Triple Divide Sports Warehouse
11 S Meridian Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901-9311
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Brass & Bullets
2703 Us Highway 93 S Ste B, Kalispell, MT 59901-7535
Billings 22
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Bowlers Edge
1431 Industrial Ave, 1625 Central Ave, Billings, MT 59101
Mon 11am–6:30pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 4pm–6pm
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Bass Pro Shops
4550 King Avenue East, Billings, MT 59101
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Buckaroo Businesses
221 N 15th St, Billings, MT 59101
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Mitchell Golf
3007 Montana Ave, Billings, MT 59101
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Scheels
1121 Shiloh Crossing Blvd, Billings, MT 59102
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Top Tier Disc Golf
516 N 32nd St, Billings, MT 59101
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The Base Camp
1730 Grand Ave, Billings, MT 59102
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Big Bear
2618 King Ave W, Billings, MT 59102
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Champs Sports
300 S 24th St W, Billings, MT 59102
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Heritage Horseman Supply
221 N 15th St, Billings, MT 59101
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Play It Again Sports
1005 24th St W #3, Billings, MT 59102
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Shipton's Big R Heights
1908 Main St, Billings, MT 59105
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The Tee Box
2829 King Ave W Unit C, Billings, MT 59102
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East Rosebud Fly & Tackle
805 24th St W, Billings, MT 59102-3835
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Sierra
2618 King Ave W, Billings, MT 59102
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Sports Authority
100 24th St W, Billings, MT 59102
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The Tee Box
1500 Broadwater Ave, Billings, MT 59102-5041
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Sportsmans Warehouse
3676 Pierce Pkwy, Billings, MT 59106-3905
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Rec Room
945 Grand Ave, Billings, MT 59102-3301
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Breakers Billiard Supply
536 S 18th St W, Billings, MT 59102
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Universal Athletic Services
24 24th St W, Billings, MT 59102-4643
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Scheels Shiloh Crossing
1211 Shiloh Rd, Billings, MT 59106
Great Falls 17
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Universal Athletic
903 13th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405
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North 40 Outfitters
1000 3rd St NW, Great Falls, MT 59404
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Scheels
1200 10th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405-4400
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Bighorn Outdoor Specialists
206 5th St S, Great Falls, MT 59405
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Big Bear Sports Center
121 Northwest Byp, Great Falls, MT 59404
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North 40 Outfitters Office (CSWW, Inc)
5109 Alaska Trail, Great Falls, MT 59405
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The Tack Store
5121 62nd Ave SW, Great Falls, MT 59404-5232
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Fenix Firearms Rifle Stocks
236, Great Falls, MT 59404
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Scheels
1200 10th Ave S Ste 92, Great Falls, MT 59405-4400
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Play It Again Sports
1115 10th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405
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The Fly Project
Wilson Butte RD, Great Falls, MT 59404
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Great Falls Tent & Awning
615 8th Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401-1031
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White Box Stoves
3901 9th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405-3624
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Jacks Billiards and Repair
809 13th St SW, Great Falls, MT 59404-3107
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Champs
1200 10th Ave S Ste 11, Great Falls, MT 59405-4424
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Groves Firearms
1201 10th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405-4415
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Swat
1812 10th Ave S Ste 2, Great Falls, MT 59405-2681
Helena 15
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Sportsman's Warehouse
2990 N Sanders St, Helena, MT 59601
Mon–Sat 9:00am–8:00pm, Sun 10:00am–6:00pm
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PMX Sports & Co.
295 Grizz Ave, Helena, MT 59602
Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm
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Play It Again Sports Helena
3215 Dredge Dr, Helena, MT 59602
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CrossCurrents Fly Shop
326 Jackson St, Helena, MT 59601-5008
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Heads, Hides And Horns
5980 Ferry Dr, Helena, MT 59602-9156
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Helena Sports & Trading Cards
901 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601
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Helena Scuba
3280 Centennial Dr Ste A, Helena, MT 59601-9718
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Montana Outdoor Sports
708 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601-3349
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Sleeping Giant Sports & Apparel
1018 W Custer Ave Ste 16, Helena, MT 59602
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Wolf Creek Outfitters
42 Kurt Allen Ct, Helena, MT 59602-7975
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Dunham's Sports
Helena, MT 59602.
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Upland Angler
1067 Antares Rd, Helena, MT 59602-8255
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Universal Athletic Services
1401 Cedar St, Helena, MT 59601-1020
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The Prospector Shop
6312 W US Highway 12, Helena, MT 59601-9673
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Play On Soccer
1050 Helena Ave, Helena, MT 59601-3523
Hamilton 9
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Bob Ward's Sports & Outdoors
1120 N 1st St, Hamilton, MT 59840
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Selway Archery
802 S 2nd St # NA, Hamilton, MT 59840
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Western Flies And Guides
906 S 1st St, Hamilton, MT 59840-3018
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Bos Saddlery
1069 S 1st St, Hamilton, MT 59840-3019
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Latitudes Outfitting Company
Hamilton, MT
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Selway Archery
171 Big Corral Rd, Hamilton, MT 59840-3202
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Howard Hill Archery
54 N Canyon Dr, Hamilton, MT 59840-9542
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406 Custom Cerakote LLC
49 Angel Ln, Hamilton, MT 59840-3134
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Whispering Wind Arrows
77 Pointe Way, Hamilton, MT 59840
Butte 7
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All Star Collectibles
2225 Amherst Ave, Butte, MT 59701
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Whitehead Cutlery
73 E Park St, Butte, MT 59701
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Wilderness Survival Systems
2544 S Dakota St, Butte, MT 59701
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Bugs N Bullets SportShop
40 Sportsman Way, Butte, MT 59701
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Maiden Rock Gun Repair and Supplies
60 Boe Ln, Butte, MT 59759
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Universal Athletic Services
3544 Harrison Ave, Butte, MT 59701-3548
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fran johnson sport shop inc
1957 harrison harrison ave, Butte, MT 59701
Belgrade 5
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Big Sky Rod Box
524 Jetway Dr Ste B, Belgrade, MT 59714
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Chase Tactical
22 Astor Ave, Belgrade, MT 59714
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Montana Black Gold
461 Jetway Dr Ste A, Belgrade, MT 59714
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Tough Hook
Belgrade, MT
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Trendmaker Srbija
0800 234 235, Belgrade, MT 11080
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Schafer Silvertip Custom Bows
357 Roberts Rd, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
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Runner Up Sports
536 1st Ave W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
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Prospectors Dream
84 Stardust Trl, Columbia Falls, MT 59912-9505
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Canyon Archery
3470 MT Highway 206, Columbia Falls, MT 59912-9134
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Glacier Divers
432 N Hilltop Rd, Columbia Falls, MT 59912-8939
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Sportsman & Ski Haus
6475 U.S. 93 S, Whitefish, MT 59937
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Lakestream Fly Fishing Shop
669 Spokane Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937
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Bow Pro
1574 Hodgson Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937-8417
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Runner Up Sports
550 E 1st St, Whitefish, MT 59937
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Peddlers Post
6475 US 93, Whitefish, MT 59937
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Judith Mountain Meats
624 N Elm St, Lewistown, MT 59457
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The Sport Center
120 2nd Ave S, Lewistown, MT 59457
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Don's Inc
120 2nd Ave S, Lewistown, MT 59457-3026
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Lewistown Sports
513 1st Ave N, Lewistown, MT 59457
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Big Sky Inflatables
476 Wines Way, Stevensville, MT 59870
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FTD - Fly Tyers Dungeon
233 Sky Pilot Ln, Stevensville, MT 59870-6014
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Ammo & More
3946 US-93 N, Stevensville, MT 59870-6425
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Wolf Cycle
851 Bighorn Ln, Stevensville, MT 59870-6319
Dillon 3
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LJ - Bar Tack & Saddlery
234 W Orr St, Dillon, MT 59725
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RAW Custom Knives
55 Buffalo Dr, Dillon, MT 59725
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Johnson Saddlery
125 W Bannack St, Dillon, MT 59725
Glasgow 3
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D & G Sports & Western Wear
215 4th St S, Glasgow, MT 59230
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Norcutt’s Bait & Tackle
64 Aberdeen St, Glasgow, MT 59230-2102
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Younkin Cowboy Customs
616 Billingsley Rd, Glasgow, MT 59230
Havre 3
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Master Sports
301 1st St, Havre, MT 59501
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Dunham's Sports
Holiday Village Mall, 1753 US-2, Havre, MT 59501
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Milk River Archery
1753 US-2 NW, Havre, MT 59501-3424
Libby 3
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Eagle Outfitters of Montana Inc.
214 Mineral Ave, Libby, MT 59923
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Libby Sports Center
204 W 9th St, Libby, MT 59923
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Mac's Market
1427 Mt Highway 37, Libby, MT 59923
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Rising Son Outfitters
361 Mill Creek Rd, Livingston, MT 59047
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Paradise Valley Leather
11 Pine Creek Rd, Livingston, MT 59047-9118
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Spring Creek Specialists-Flies & Supplies
89 Ohair Ln, Livingston, MT 59047
Choteau 2
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Decoy Cartz
834 20th Rd NW, Choteau, MT 59422-9252
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Buck's Sporting Goods
26 1st St NE, Choteau, MT 59422
Cut Bank 2
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Norman's Sports
601 W Main St, Cut Bank, MT 59427
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Poorboy Sporting Goods
111 5th Ave SW, Cut Bank, MT 59427
Darby 2
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Steel Creek Outfitters
365 S Main St, Darby, MT 59829
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Mr T's Mercantile
111 S Main St, Darby, MT 59829
Ennis 2
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Shedhorn Sports
103 W Main St, Ennis, MT 59729
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Ericksen's Saddlery
40 Two Bumps Rd, Ennis, MT 59729
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Cow Camp Supply
5034 US Highway 287, Fairfield, MT 59436-9537
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Mountain View Canvas
91 US Highway 408, Fairfield, MT 59436
Gardiner 2
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Paradise Adventure Gifts
212 Park St Ste 1, Gardiner, MT 59030
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Wilderness Connection
416 Cinnabar Basin Rd, Gardiner, MT 59030
Lolo 2
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Trader Brothers Lolo, MT
16490 US-12, Lolo, MT 59847
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Trader Brothers
16490 Old Hwy 93 South, Lolo, MT 59847
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Anderson Outfitters
1000 Bates Rd, Manhattan, MT 59741-8677
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Wild West Guns
501 E Washington Ave, Manhattan, MT 59741-2309
Marion 2
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Northwest Skull Taxidermist
8224 US Highway 2 W, Marion, MT 59925-9739
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Zink’s Big Sky Archery Targets
381 Pleasant Valley Rd, Marion, MT 59925-9720
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Red Rock Sporting Goods
700 S Haynes Ave, Miles City, MT 59301
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gunadapters.com
2705 Tractor Ave, Miles City, MT 59301-5836
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North Post
558 W 1st Ave, Plentywood, MT 59254
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CEG Sports
558 W 1st Ave, Plentywood, MT 59254
Polson 2
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Montana Custom Guns
35218 Courville Trl, Polson, MT 59860-7119
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Shaggy Boyzzz Skate Shop Polson,MT
50362 US Highway 93, Polson, MT 59860-7056
Ronan 2
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Ronan Sports And Western
63298 US Highway 93, Ronan, MT 59864
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Westland Seed Inc
36272 Round Butte Rd, Ronan, MT 59864
Superior 2
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Campbell Fine Furs
8419 Southside Rd, Superior, MT 59872-9316
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Superior Antiques & Sporting Goods
113 River St, Superior, MT 59872
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Three Forks Saddlery
221 S Main St, Three Forks, MT 59752
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Jefferson River Outfitter
11227 US Highway 287, Three Forks, MT 59752-9514
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Rack and Reel/Bradley Livestock
23 Ladder Canyon Rd, Twin Bridges, MT 59754-8712
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Advantage Backcountry Outfitters
819 Middle Rd, Twin Bridges, MT 59754
Alzada 1
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Trophies Plus Outfitters
11 Hulett Rd, Alzada, MT 59311
Big Fork 1
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Big Fork Outdoor Rentals
275 HWY 83, Big Fork, MT 59911
Big Sky 1
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Big Sky Sports
50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky, MT 59716
Bigfork 1
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Mikes Gun Barn
818 Pine Ridge Rd, Bigfork, MT 59911-6465
Black Eagle 1
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HCL Truck Equipment
2417 Old Havre Hwy, Black Eagle, MT 59414-1069
Boyes 1
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Rough Creek Outfitters
190 Pilgrim Creek Rd, Boyes, MT 59316
Bridger 1
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Bridger Fur
204 S Main St, Bridger, MT 59014-7755
Broadus 1
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Gardner Ranch Outfitters
38 Moorhead Rd, Broadus, MT 59317-9518
Browning 1
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Trail & Creek Outfitters
3147 US-89, Browning, MT 59417
Cascade 1
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Dl Elk Outfitters Inc
282 10 Mile Rd, Cascade, MT 59421
Chinook 1
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Cross Creek Trading
225 Bowes Rd, Chinook, MT 59523
Clinton 1
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ROCK CREEK Cabins
70 Brewster Creek Rd, Clinton, MT 59825
Colstrip 1
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Montana Decoy
2690 Wagoneer Dr, Colstrip, MT 59323-9662
Corvallis 1
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Firehouse Archery
Corvallis, MT
Eureka 1
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Kootenai Trading Post
123 Dewey Ave, Eureka, MT 59917
Fairview 1
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Wade Davidsen Memorial Disc Golf Course
7 Sundheim Park, Fairview, MT 59221
Florence 1
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Old Balls inc
PO Box 27, Florence, MT 59833
Glendive 1
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S & T Tackle, LLC
610 N Nowlan Ave, Glendive, MT 59330-2628
Harlowton 1
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Ray's Sports & Western Wear
1504 Highway St E, Harlowton, MT 59036
Heron 1
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Clarke Camping & Outfitters
256 Elk Creek Rd, Heron, MT 59844-9512
Hilger 1
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Sterling Campbell Custom Saddles
68 Montgomery Dr, Hilger, MT 59451
Hungry Horse 1
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Swan Mountain Outfitters Glacier
135 Hungry Horse Blvd, Hungry Horse, MT 59919-9719
Jackson 1
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Lapham Outfitters
45385 Highway 278 , Jackson, MT 59736
Jordan 1
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悠遊戶外生活館
Jared Luna, Jordan, MT 59337
Lakeside 1
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Lakeside Ski & Sports
7212 US Highway 93 S, Lakeside, MT 59922-9731
Lothair 1
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Big Al's Bait Shop
57 E Morgan St, Lothair, MT 59461-8819
Mc Leod 1
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Rollin' Boulder Outfitters
529 E Boulder Rd, Mc Leod, MT 59052
Nashua 1
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Whatley Archery
10 Whately Rd, Nashua, MT 59248-9108
Park City 1
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Rod's Custom Rods
29 Spruce Dr, Park City, MT 59063-8026
Plains 1
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Western Timberline Outfitters
91 Hideaway Ln, Plains, MT 59859-9523
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Grizzly Peak Outdoors
21 Broadway Ave, Red Lodge, MT 59068
Richey 1
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Broken Arrow Taxidermy
202 Royal Ave W, Richey, MT 59259-9015
Shepherd 1
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Peaks To Prairie Taxidermy
6828 Church Rd, Shepherd, MT 59079-3934
Sheridan 1
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RW Outdoors
108 S Main St, Sheridan, MT 59749
Sidney 1
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High Caliber Sports
440 N Central Ave, Sidney, MT 59270
Townsend 1
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Mountain West Trading Post
406 Broadway St, Townsend, MT 59644
Troy 1
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Booze 'N Bait
315 E Missoula Ave, Troy, MT 59935
Victor 1
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Gun and Surplus
950 US Highway 93 N Unit D, Victor, MT 59875
White Sulphur Springs 1
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Twin Sisters Trading Company
14 S Central Ave, White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
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Ridgeline Sports
607 W Legion Ave, Whitehall, MT 59759
Winnett 1
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Flatwillow Creek Outfitter
371 Kiehl Ranch Rd, Winnett, MT 59087
Wolf Creek 1
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McDonough Outfitters
5545 L&C Rd, Wolf Creek, MT 59648
Also in Montana
- Outdoor Stores75
- Archery Ranges & Pro Shops24
- Hunting Lodges14
- Archery Pro Shops10
- Archery Ranges with Lessons7
Good to know
Do specialized sporting goods stores offer equipment servicing?
Many specialized shops provide services like skate sharpening, lacrosse head stringing, or custom bow tuning on-site. General sporting goods retailers may offer basic maintenance, but complex repairs usually require a dedicated specialty shop. It is best to call ahead to confirm if a technician is on duty.
How do prices compare between general outdoor chains and specialty shops?
General retailers often carry entry-level gear at lower price points, while specialty shops focus on mid-to-high-tier equipment designed for competitive use. Starter packages at larger chains might run under $100, whereas specialized gear packages can easily range from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars depending on the sport.
Can I return used or fitted sports equipment?
Return policies vary widely based on the item and store format. Unused items in original packaging are typically refundable within 30 days, but custom-fitted gear, altered equipment, or worn protective items are usually final sale.
Are crossbows illegal?
Crossbow legality varies by state jurisdiction, season type, physical accommodation requirements, and local game regulations. Throughout Montana, regulations determine when and where crossbows may be legally used for hunting or recreational target shooting, with 253 local ranges offering guidance. Hunters should consult state wildlife agency rules before purchasing or hunting with a crossbow.
Do you need a license to bow hunt?
Yes, bow hunting generally requires a valid state hunting license along with specific archery permits or tags for game species. In Montana, hunters must meet safety certification requirements, and 253 registered archery facilities can help direct archers toward official state resources. Check current state wildlife guidelines for specific license requirements and open season dates.