Bass Pro Shops — Local services in Portage

This is your one stop shop for all things outdoors. Part museum, entertainment complex. retail shop, and school, this is one massive entertainment and shopping destination. Bass Pro Shops was founded by Johnny Morris who grew up in the wilderness of Missouri hunting and fishing. He developed a passion for bass fishing and he did it professionally for 5 years. Johnny started Bass Pro Shops by selling tackle in 8 square feet in the back of his father liquor store. From those humble beginnings he has grown his business to 177 stores which welcomes 200 million visitors annually earning him the honorary title of "the Walt Disney of the outdoors". Johnny Morris is also a dedicated conservationist. When you check out you can round up your purchase to donate to their conservation fund. They also have a really generous return policy of 60 days as long as you keep your receipt.

I stopped in here on the way to Chicago to pick up a pair of sunglasses but they only had high end brands. Not exactly what I had in my mind although everywhere I went the staff was very helpful. One thing I didn't like was how people throughout the store hassled me to sign up for their credit card to get a free hat and to sign up to won cash and free vacations. My friend ended up picking up a jacket on the clearance rack since she forgot hers.

The centerpiece of the store is a large waterfall with native fish swimming in a tank at it's base. It is my dream to buy one of their kayaks one day. The guns and hunting gear hold the least interest for me. If I am lucky enough to see a deer in the wild the only thing I want to shoot it with is my camera. Other items they sell include hiking gear, grills, toys, snacks, camping gear, and even boats and ATV's from their own line. They offer concealed carry classes as well as many special events during the year including a Spring Fishing Classic, Fall Hunting Classic and a Go Outdoors event. Other events include boat shows, Family Summer Camp, and Santa's Wonderland. You can find events and dates by checking their events page.

It is always fun to walk around a Bass Pro Shops. They really strive to have something for everyone. One other thing of note is that this stores restaurant recently closed. There was a sign for the auction. They plan to expand their retail space. Such a shame because the Bimini bread is the best. I hope this is not a trend for all of...

Thank You Corporate America for Ruining America 🇺🇸 On Sunday I had to DRIVE to Portage, Indiana In order to ask a Simple Question 😀 I had made Several phone Calls to the "Firearms Department " I had to bring My Beautiful Sweet Momma with Who is 70 years of Age. GOD BLESS Her. I could Bore You with All the Details of Repeated Disappointed yet I will Give You My Absolutely Very Best Advice as a Decent Human Being Living in America 🇺🇸 DO NOT PURCHASE Your Firearms from this Establishment. 3 Employees Standing around Talking & It's Safe to Assume along the Bare Minimum of Training. Sunday & You DO NOT Have an Appraiser Available??? SERIOUSLY, Can I ask Why Not??? Is it Not Business Ethical?? Would it NOT Help increase Sales or Profits. I know Absolutely Nothing about Firearms & Neither do Most of the People Who Work at any of These Establishments. The Prices are LOW bc You are Doing Business with Corporate America 🇺🇸 All I Recieved by being Forced to Drive to the Establishment, Forced to Limp into the Store & up Two Flights of Stairs which Makes So Much Sense bc Majority of Responsible Firearm Owners are Very Young & in Shape in order to Go up & Down Multiple Flights of Stairs in order to Make a purchase 😀 How many Firearm or Firearm Related Products do You think You LOSE in One Year's time Simply by Where Your BIG CORPORATE HUGE MONEY DO NOTHING Manager Decided to Place the Firearms Department inside Their Establishment. The Firearms are on the 2nd Floor in Such a Manner Strickly to Reduce the Risk of Theft or Robbery. Well Spend a Little Bit of Money or Better Yet, Maybe Sacrifice Some of Your Over Payed Riches & INVEST in an Elevator, GOD I Hope Bass Pro Shop Doesn't have an Elevator 🤣🤣🤣 Anyways Genuis, I am 100% Done with Corporate America 😉

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I Sold the Shotgun that I Bought at Bass Bro Shop in June of 2023 to DEBS GUN RANGE LLC. I Only Made My PURCHASE from Bass Pro Shop bc I am a Retard & Know Absolutely Nothing about Firearms other than Pull the Damn Trigger which I Feel is NOT Nearly enough 😤 THANK YOU, GOD BLESS & PISS OFF CORPORATE AMERICA yet THANK YOU So Very Much to the Two Extremely Knowledgeable, Friendly, Professional as Well as Polite Men Who work at DEBS...

Bash Pro is the best pro shop. Lotsa my frands are livang thar. Theres a bare who I named theo he has yella teef. Theres a bob cat I call bob and he looks mad but hes not mad becase I pet him. I got lotsa frands there. Theres a gient fish tank that I press my fase aganst and try to kiss the fish becase I no they