There are benefits to carrying soft goods, bowhunting optics and other ancillary gear. Here’s a review of the top categories, and how carrying these items could be more of a plus than a negative.

Two veteran retailers, one from the West and one from the Midwest, offer insight on stocking and selling specific products targeting DIY hunters.

Outdoor Edge continues to expand its offerings of knives and tools.

Field-dressing kits bring in customers. Answering field-dressing questions brings them back.