Sportsman's Corner Under New Local Ownership

Garrett Hoppes takes over Cassville outdoor store, plans to expand inventory and add firearms sales

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:23pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a neatly arranged display of outdoor gear and equipment, including a fishing rod, hunting rifle, and tackle box, set against a clean, monochromatic background with dramatic studio lighting.A refined, minimalist display of premium outdoor gear and equipment signals the new direction for Sportsman's Corner under its fresh ownership.Cassville Today

Garrett Hoppes, a local resident with experience in outdoor retail, has purchased Sportsman's Corner in Cassville, Missouri and taken over as the new owner. Hoppes plans to shift the store's focus more towards outdoor goods and away from its previous pawn shop operations, rearranging the layout, expanding inventory, and increasing advertising to bring in more customers. He also intends to obtain a federal firearms license to allow the store to sell hunting rifles and pistols in the future.

Why it matters

The change in ownership at Sportsman's Corner represents an opportunity for the store to reinvent itself and better cater to the outdoor recreation needs of the local Cassville community. As a longtime fixture in the area, the store's evolution under new leadership could have a significant impact on the availability of hunting, fishing, and other outdoor gear and services in the region.

The details

Hoppes, who previously worked for five years at Roaring River handling inventory, said his background in hunting and fishing led him to the opportunity to purchase Sportsman's Corner. He officially took over as the new owner on January 6th, after connecting with the previous owner through a personal connection. Hoppes plans to rearrange the store's layout, expand its inventory, and increase advertising to attract more customers. He also intends to shift the store's focus away from its previous pawn shop operations and towards a greater emphasis on outdoor goods. Additionally, Hoppes is in the process of obtaining a federal firearms license, which will allow Sportsman's Corner to sell hunting rifles and pistols in the future.

  • Hoppes officially became the new owner of Sportsman's Corner on January 6, 2026.
  • Hoppes previously worked for five years at Roaring River, handling inventory in an outdoor retail store.

The players

Garrett Hoppes

A local resident who has purchased Sportsman's Corner and taken over as the new owner, bringing years of experience in outdoor retail from his previous work at Roaring River.

Sportsman's Corner

A longtime outdoor goods and pawn shop in Cassville, Missouri that has been purchased by new owner Garrett Hoppes, who plans to shift the store's focus more towards outdoor recreation products and services.

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What they’re saying

“I have always wanted my own tackle shop, and my dad wanted one too, so we kind of worked together to make this happen.”

— Garrett Hoppes, New Owner, Sportsman's Corner

“We're not getting rid of them, that's for sure. We just hope to expand and get more people in here.”

— Garrett Hoppes, New Owner, Sportsman's Corner

What’s next

Hoppes plans to speak with customers to determine what inventory changes they would like to see at the store, and he also intends to adjust the food items offered and increase the amount of fishing tackle sold.

The takeaway

The change in ownership at Sportsman's Corner represents an opportunity for the longtime Cassville business to reinvent itself and better cater to the outdoor recreation needs of the local community. Under new leadership, the store plans to shift its focus, expand its inventory, and even add firearms sales, positioning it to serve as a hub for hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities in the region.