Cabela's

Cabela's Inc.
Type
IndustryRetail
FoundedDecember 14, 1961 (December 14, 1961) in Chappell, Nebraska, U.S.
Founders
Headquarters
Number of locations
49 (2025)
Key peopleThomas Millner (CEO)
ProductsHunting, fishing, outdoor merchandise
Number of employees
19,100 (2016)
ParentBass Pro Shops
(2017–present)
SubsidiariesWhite River Marine Group
Websitewww.cabelas.com

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.