Question 1

Are they pet friendly?

Anthony Alkire · Accepted Answer

Yes

Paul Henson · Answer

MY WIFE WASNT ALLOWED

Nancy Gilkey · Answer

Yes must have leash for your dog have brought mine in for pictures with santa

Carrie Duggins · Answer

I've seen people with there dogs in the store. I think as long as there on a leash it's okay.  But I'm not 100% sure.

Question 2

When is Santa coming

Thomas Hammond · Accepted Answer

He is there

Heather Dains · Answer

Very disappointing Santa this year, he looks creepy and drunk. Like bad santa... even the kids asked if there was something wrong with him. I expected better Bass pro....

Rachel Yulich · Answer

Now until like dec 20th or something like that is normally how it goes.

Jerry N · Answer

Have you checked their website?

Nancy Gilkey · Answer

Very long wait for santa this year

Question 3

Stopping by on our way to Colorado with camper, is there overnight parking?

Michelle Franklin · Accepted Answer

I saw campers, but not hook-ups.

Jessi Cundiff · Answer

Is boondocking allowed for 1 night?

richard melton · Answer

You might park there. But no hook ups.

Question 4

Can I buy a fishing license I'm the store

paul uptergrove · Accepted Answer

Yes

John McBride · Answer

yes

Nathan Taylor · Answer

Yes you can

Question 5

Can you fish in the lake behind it?

Bass Pro Shops · Accepted Answer

We would recommend reaching out to the Independence, MO store and one of our Outfitters would be able to let you know if you are able to fish in the lake.

Chris Chubick · Answer

Yes. Owned by the city of independence

Tracy Shoate · Answer

Yes you can, it has a fishing dock on the park side.

Marie Cooper · Answer

Yes the lake is owed by the city of Independence

Les Bratton · Answer

Yes

Question 6

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Kyle Morgan · Accepted Answer

Everyone wears a mask, disinfecting wipes available, dividers at checkout, and I'm sure they do other stuff too.

Question 7

Do they sell live bait? Specifically live minnows?

Karen Reaves · Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 8

Does it cost to see the aquarium

Jeffrey Powers · Accepted Answer

No it's in the store.

Tristan Weaver · Answer

No

Vicki Butterfield · Answer

No. They did have a fishing exhibit also. Taxidermy animals are all over and fish are all over. It's a neat and FREE thing for kids

Terry Patton · Answer

No the aquarium is free  it's fun for the kids

Scott Farrand · Answer

No it's free

Question 9

Can I use BassPro gift cards to pay for my shooting range annual fee.

Frances Ciliberti · Accepted Answer

Yes

Jason Hogan · Answer

Yup!

Paula Christman · Answer

Yes!

Erin C · Answer

Yes you just take it to their register down in the range.

Question 10

Can I use gift cards to pay for the shooting range membership?

Mojo KC · Accepted Answer

Thanks Irene I had no idea

Irene Meyer-McNew · Answer

Yes

Question 11

Do you need a appointment to see Santa?

Chris Dunlap · Accepted Answer

No.

Nancy Gilkey · Answer

No but its a very long wait to see him.

Cheri long · Answer

Wanna take my 4 younger grandkids to see Santa but always booked up 😏on Sunday after church!

Sonya Pollard · Answer

Is Santa still at the store or did i miss him

Lee Harrison · Answer

No,its first come first serve

Question 12

Is there a restaurant in bass pro independence?

Kaylynn Rose · Accepted Answer

There used to be. But unfortunately they closed down. A shame really, they were really good.

heather hopper · Answer

It's closed

aaron skinner · Answer

It's closed as well as the fudge shop

HEATHER ANDERSON · Answer

I do believed they've all closed.

Question 13

is the pond stocked?

Kellie Sager · Accepted Answer

I think so, but I'm not a hundred percent sure.

Chris Buck · Answer

I believe so.

Kristie123 Novak · Answer

I'm sorry  we are not sure. I didn't see any signs and we didn't stop to 🐠🐟

Question 14

Do they allow overnight parking for RV?

Leticia Forsyth · Accepted Answer

Walmart used to allow it. Might want to call and ask if they still allow it.

Jason Reed · Answer

Not sure, but I don't normally see any.

Question 15

Does Bass Pro Shop in Independence MO have a restaurant?

Kevin · Accepted Answer

No

Chris Buck · Answer

👎

Zachary Garton · Answer

Not anymore

Stephanie Bennett · Answer

No they do not. Plenty of restaurants near by.

Emma Molt · Answer

Not any more

Question 16

Do they have free wifi?

Rickie Suber Jr (Chef Junior) · Accepted Answer

Yes

Tana Giermann · Answer

Don’t know

Question 17

Is the restaurant still open inside the bass pro?

Richard Werremeyer · Accepted Answer

The restaurant and fudge shop inside the independence Bass Pro is closed.

Sean Johnson · Answer

There are 3 different restaurants.  All were open.

Question 18

Is the shooting range fee if you buy ammo there?

Tim Asinger · Accepted Answer

Definitely a few to shoot, purchase or not

Tracy Dinwiddie · Answer

Yes, there is still a range fee!!

Tramar Yancey · Answer

Not sure since I've never used it.

Austin Holt · Answer

No sir you will still pay a range fee.

Question 19

Is santa there? And what days is he there?

H DNA · Accepted Answer

Until 5pm

Rob Green · Answer

Everyday until 5pm

Jerry Snyder · Answer

Hi Norma, go online to Bass Pro website and there should be a way to reserve a time slot there and you can select the store you want...hope this helps

Question 20

Any update on the Restaurant being open or not last review was for April of 2022 and I'd like to try it out?

Willy Brandt · Accepted Answer

Definitely closed for a while now

Lori Jean Kveragas · Answer

I did not see any restaurant. Must be closed.

Legina Smith · Answer

No it's closed permanently I believe sorry I didn't get to try it either

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