Hunting/Outdoor Companies Based in CO
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From: yooper89
23-Jun-17
I've tried doing a little Google research but maybe I'm not Google-savvy enough. Are there any hunting/outdoor companies based out of Colorado? I'm 27 years old and have been grinding my face off the last 3 years (very familiar with 90-100hr work weeks, no exaggeration). I want to do something I am passionate about, or at least give it a try. Hunting and the outdoor world is everything to me. I know there are REIs, bow shops, etc., but wondering if anybody knows of anything else out there?
From: yooper89
24-Jun-17
Meant to post in Colorado forum, sorry folks!
From: earlyriser
24-Jun-17
Kifaru is in the Denver area I believe.
From: oldgoat
24-Jun-17
Yeah, Kifaru, Seek Outside for sure. Bearpaw might be here too, not sure Crescent Moon Snowshoes is in boulder, doubt they are hunter friendly though.
From: Backpack Hunter
24-Jun-17
Off the top of my head I think, Kifaru, Big Agnes, Voormi, Smartwool, Never Summer, Spyderco, Honey Stinger, Aspen Skiing, Kelty, La Sportiva, Sea to Summit, Sierra Designs, Tenkara, and Ultimate Adventures.
From: Jaquomo
24-Jun-17
Sell yourself to a company as an entry level rep. Grind away for a few more years and build experience and a "Rolodex" of customers and contacts. Then you can move from company to company and will be recruited instead of looking for a job. You'll have a career with great income, career security, go on rep hunts all over the place.
But the secrets is in your ability to walk in and sell yourself. If you can do that, they'll give you a shot to sell their products.
Doesn't have to be a CO based company. I preferred working remotely for non-CO based companies, as do my friends who are still doing it. Attend some of the big national outdoor trade shows, meet with the sales managers, and tell them how you'll bring value to their team.
From: yooper89
24-Jun-17
Thanks for the input fellas!
Jaq, I appreciate the advice. I'm headed to Seattle for a week for work tomorrow, but when I get back I'm going to get on the grind and start the search!
From: Charlie Rehor
24-Jun-17
Don't give up your day job!
From: Bou'bound
24-Jun-17
Just get the best job you can. Use he proceeds to enable your avocation.
From: crestedbutte
24-Jun-17
Prois Hunting Aparel for Women ( Gunnison, CO). Being surrounded, selling and hunting with beautiful women on a daily basis could be fun!
From: hillbender
24-Jun-17
Uhhh -What about Parks and Wildlife, BLM, National park service, USFS you have alot of country out there being managed by a menage of agencies. Not every job requires a degree. Timber crews, fire fighting crews area management and tractor work etc etc...
From: PECO
24-Jun-17
If you like winter and the back country, BCA is a company in Boulder that makes avalanche gear.
From: standswittaknife
24-Jun-17
Western recreational industries located in Poncha Springs Colorado is the largest archery distribution company west of the Mississippi. Fletched many a arrows for Brad and Stan during high school and college.
