The 3 Best Hunting Stores Around Utah County

Hunting remains a core part of Utah Valley’s outdoor culture, with more than 50,000 resident licenses sold last season and big game tags in high demand (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, 2024). Whether you’re gearing up for deer season or sharpening your precision rifle for elk, the valley’s Best Hunting Store finalists equip you with the gear and know-how to head into the backcountry prepared.

Sportsman’s Warehouse

Sportsman’s Warehouse in Provo offers a broad selection of firearms, archery equipment and hunting apparel tailored to local terrain and seasons. Their pro shop stocks polymer-restraint camo, insulated base layers and durable outer shells from Sitka and Kuiu. You can test optics on their indoor range and attend weekly seminars on topics such as elk calling or blood-trailing. Customer service reps guide you through licensing requirements and tag deadlines, ensuring compliance before you hit the trail.

R&R Tactical Design, LLC

R&R Tactical Design in Saratoga Springs specializes in custom rifle builds and advanced optics mounts. Their gunsmiths chamber rifles for precision hunting calibers—.300 Win Mag, 6.5 Creedmoor—and install night-vision-compatible rails. The shop’s range of tactical backpacks includes hydration compatibility and modular pouches for calls, binoculars and field dress kits. Staff can tune your trigger pull weight and rifle stock fit during in-store visits, so your shot is as confident as your stalking plan.

Next Shot Precision

Next Shot Precision in Orem blends classroom instruction with hands-on gear. Their concealed-carry and hunter-safety courses cover firearm fundamentals, shot placement and ethics in an on-site training bay. Beyond classes, the store carries match-grade barrels, carbon-fiber stocks and premium hunting scopes calibrated to your typical hunting distances. If you need a quick bore-sight before a weekend trip, their technicians handle it while you shop for range bags and game calls.

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