Founded in 1961 with fishing lures, mail ordering and a dream, Cabela’s grew to a multi-million dollar company, eventually going public in 2004 under the ticker symbol CAB. In 2016 Cabela’s was acquired by BPS Direct, LLC (Bass Pro Shops) for over $5B. As part of the Bass Pro Shops group of companies, Cabela’s is a world leading retailer of hunting, fishing, camping, and outdoor enthusiast products. It is a destination retail experience with museums, aquariums, and youth/adult activities and lessons in fishing, hunting, and other classes. Cabela’s also engages in community and national charitable activities and donations as part of their philosophy to be a good corporate citizen.