I've noticed vast differences in what they carry from store to store. In the Chicagoland area hunting stuff is minimal to non-existant. In rural areas they usually have a ton of hunting stuff.Seasonally,with blow-out sales at seasons end. In addition the store manager is responsible for stocking the store. If he/she feels the hunting gear won't sell or didn't sell well the year before the get less of it. Shopping there is a crap-shoot,minimal knowlegable service,usually good prices.