Question 1

LP Fish fryer

Matt Kohn · Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 2

Do offer MN fishing license for out of state residents.

Jeff Bennett · Accepted Answer

Yes they do.

Vern Hagel · Answer

Yes they do

Andy Jochem · Answer

Yep

Question 3

Who is the CEO of SCHEELS?

Scheels · Accepted Answer

Matt Hanson is currently the CEO at SCHEELS.

Question 4

Who is SCHEELS owned by?

Scheels · Accepted Answer

The company is owned by store managers, employees, and the Scheel family and is led by Steve Scheel, great-grandson of the founder.

Question 5

Does SCHEELS price match?

Scheels · Accepted Answer

SCHEELS will price match other competitors.

Question 6

Does SCHEELS offer donations and sponsorships?

Scheels · Accepted Answer

SCHEELS allocates donations and sponsorships on a store-by-store basis. Contact your local SCHEELS and request to speak with the manager in charge of donations.

Question 7

Is SCHEELS privately owned?

Scheels · Accepted Answer

SCHEELS is an employee-owned, privately held business that owes its consistent success to its empowered associates, leaders, and partners who make decisions for their store and the entire company.

Question 8

How many SCHEELS stores are there?

Scheels · Accepted Answer

SCHEELS has 34 locations across 16 states and is scheduled to open one more store in 2026 in Cedar Park, Texas.

Question 9

What brands does SCHEELS carry?

Scheels · Accepted Answer

With a team of experts focused on helping you follow your passion, you’ll discover high-quality sports apparel brands for men, women, and youth such as Nike, adidas, Under Armour, The North Face, and many more. Also, you’ll find several shops that feature SCHEELS Outfitters exclusive products, including camping equipment, hunting clothing, and much more.

Question 10

Are Mossberg Over/Under Gold Reserve available and  in stock

Truman Tucker · Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 11

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Jacqueline Bell · Accepted Answer

Masks and social distancing.

Question 12

DO YOU HAVE BOW STRINGS FOR 62" 'RECURVE BOW IN STOCK

Scheels · Accepted Answer

Hello, we do currently have bow strings for a 62" recurve bow!

Question 13

Can I buy a gun on a Sunday, like buy it and walk out the same day with it? I know it used to be that federal background checks weren't cleared on weekends, only weekdays. If any hunters or gun enthusiasts know, this would be much appreciated!

Scheels · Accepted Answer

If you have the proper paperwork and the Federal background check is approved by the ATF you will be able to leave with the firearm.  Certain additional paperwork may be required depending on which type or model you are interested in.  Please call our firearm shop to get any specifics for exactly what you are looking for.
Thank you!
Aaron

Taylor Benda · Answer

I don't believe you can, but if you called the lodge department, you'd find out fast.

Question 14

Looking for binoculars for birding in Rochester, MN?

Travis Bloomfield · Accepted Answer

They have a pretty good selection of binoculars from what I remember.

jess h · Answer

yes i think they have some pretty decent binos.

Question 15

Do you have, or can you order a Kel-Tec CMR-30 (.22 Magnum)?
Thanx

Scheels · Accepted Answer

That is not a Kel-Tec that we normally stock but you can contact Brandon in Firearms for further help with this to check availability (507) 281-2444.
Thank you - Aaron

Question 16

does anyone make wooden walking canes that are decorative or with an eagle on it

Scheels · Accepted Answer

Hello Ann, We do carry a Brazos 55" Twisted Sassafras Walking Stick, but unfortunately it does not have an eagle on it. Please let me know if we can assist with anything else! -Lauren B.

J C · Answer

Hi Ann, I would try Fleet Farm before Scheels.

Question 17

Do you have individual exercise flat resistance bands?

Scheels · Accepted Answer

Hello Roger, yes we do have! They are located in our exercise department on the second floor! -Lauren B.

Question 18

do you stock lindy stick jigs

Jeremy Robinson · Accepted Answer

This place is a superstore on it's own. 2 floors of everything outdoors. I'd be willing to bet they stock every kind made

Question 19

I donr live in Rochester where can i get a couple of gift cards

Scheels · Accepted Answer

Hi Pam!  You can buy them online at Scheels.com, or you can call the store at (507) 281-2444 and we can mail them to you.  Have a Great Day! - Aaron

Joshua Russell · Answer

I would think you could purchase them online.  Walmart also has a big gift card center in store for many different places, they might have them.

Jawad Lairi · Answer

In Apache mall

Question 20

Does Scheels have live bait?

Scheels · Accepted Answer

We sure do, Christine! It will be located on our second floor in our fishing department!

Michael Hjalmervik · Answer

Yes

Dalyn L · Answer

Yes they do

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