Hunting and outdoor gear shop

Local hunters, anglers, campers and hikers, plus people buying gifts for them. Demand peaks before hunting seasons and the holidays.

Retail margin on products sold in store, with extra income from special orders, gift cards and seasonal promotions.

• Knowing hunting and outdoor gear well
• Stock buying and inventory control
• Friendly, knowledgeable customer service

• Selling firearms or ammunition needs federal and provincial licensing, so check the Canadian Firearms Program before stocking them
• Rules on selling items like knives, bear spray, bows and crossbows vary by province and municipality, so check locally
• Commercial general liability and property insurance
• Strongly seasonal sales, so plan cash flow for slow months
• In Quebec, check French-language rules for signs, packaging and your website
• Check your municipality's business licence and zoning rules, and GST/HST registration once you pass the small supplier threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $40,000 to $150,000 CAD, depending on your premises, fit-out and the amount of opening stock. Also check commercial general liability and property insurance as part of your budget.

Selling firearms or ammunition needs federal and provincial licensing, so check the Canadian Firearms Program before stocking them. Also check local rules on knives, bear spray, bows and crossbows, plus your municipal business licence and zoning.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $10,000 to $50,000 CAD, depending on your stock, location and the time of year. Sales are strongly seasonal, so plan cash flow for slow months. Expect at least about 35 hours a week.