To those who might not know, Dicks is also the purveyor of fine Field&Stream branded items, should you wish to show pride by getting one.

Hope that Dicks turns into a Cabellas for you. I loved having one near where I used to live.

Here in NC, Dicks isn't too bad. I do consider them a bit pricey for what they carry here, though. For something that I want more selection on, it's worth the drive a few counties over for Bass Pro or Gander.

I love Dicks Sporting Goods. In New York where I live you can either go to a family owned hunting store: very expensive, drive hours to the nearest Bass pro or Cabelas, or go to Dicks. The Dicks by me has a huge selection and great prices. During the regular season I buy everything from them, usually in there 2-3 times a week. Also they have great sales especially in the off season, when things are often marked to 60-75% off. No complaints with them yet. Definitely get a dicks sporting goods card, because if your like me you will spend lots of money on hunting stuff, and its great to sporadically get those $10 checks in the mail.

dicks is okay they carry more general stuff. more often then not you will have to go back to the local gun shop to get certain brands and types of ammo guns ect. they do have a pretty good selection of fishing stuff

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There used to be a chain called Galyans that was a decent sporting goods store. Kind of a mini Cabalas. They had several stores in Ohio but later sold out to Dick's. After Dicks took over the hunting and fishing depts went down hill. Not near the selection as before. 86Ram is correct, if you're a golfer you'll be in heaven but for the hunter/fisherman its not that great. I think Dicks prices are on the high side.

From what I have seen at all them I have been too, they are horrible for upland bird hunting. Even lacking for waterfowl. They have mainly deer, turkey, and fishing gear. But they ALWAYS have some clearance items at mine.

I have found a lot more deals on my golfing equipment than on my hunting equipment. I have always thought that Dick's was quite pricy and I have never found any deals in the hunting section however I always seem to find something there that I just can't do without.