D&R Sports Center in Kalamazoo is a family-owned outdoor retailer that stocks hunting gear, fishing tackle, archery equipment, boats, and kayaks. Located at 8178 West Main Street, they're Southwest Michigan's go-to destination for serious hunters, anglers, and boaters.
The hunting selection includes:
- Archery bows: Hoyt, Bowtech, TenPoint, and more
- Camo and clothing: Sitka, First Lite, Drake, and other premium brands
- Optics and electronics: Quality glass for hunting applications
- Seasonal sales and clearance: Weekly specials on hunting gear
With over 2,000 different rod styles in stock, D&R covers every type of fishing:
- •Rods & Reels — St. Croix, Shimano, Fenwick, Okuma, G. Loomis, Quantum, Dobyns, Abu Garcia. Over 300 reel models by Quantum, Shimano, Okuma, Abu Garcia, Pflueger, Daiwa, Shakespeare, and Zebco. All products on display—you can handle them before buying.
- •Tackle & Accessories — Massive selection of bait and tackle from Berkley, Zoom, Gary Yamamoto, Storm, Strike King, Yum, Rapala, and locally-made options like Poor Boy's Baits, K&E Tackle, and Lake & River Lures. Terminal tackle, fishing line, tackle boxes, nets, and live bait.
- •Big Lake/Trolling Gear — Trolling spoons by Dreamweaver, Stinger, Moonshine, Pro King, and Warrior. Dipsy Divers, planer boards, flashers, trolling flies, lead core, copper wire, downriggers, weights, and accessories.
- •Ice Fishing — Full line of ice rods, reels, specialty ice line, jigs, live bait, ice shanties, and electronics from Vexilar, Marcum, and Humminbird. Auger blades and upgrades in all sizes.
- •Fly Fishing Shop — The largest fly fishing selection in the area. Fly rods and reels from Sage, Redington, St. Croix, Cortland. Fly lines, leaders, tippets, pre-made flies. Waders from Frogg Toggs, Redington, Simms. Full tying materials from Wapsi Fly, Hareline, Whiting Hackles, Mustad, and Tiemco hooks.
- •Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Courses — Monthly classes limited to 10 participants. $150 per spot. Classes offered throughout the year.
- •Michigan Hunter Safety Courses — Held in late summer and early fall. Required for new hunters.
- •D&R Bass Tournament Series — Five qualifying tournaments plus a championship. 2025 events:
- •June 7 — Grand River (Harbor Island/Grand Haven)
- •June 29 — Hardy Dam Pond (Newaygo State Park)
- •July 26 — Muskegon Lake (Fisherman's Landing)
- •August 9 — Grand River (Harbor Island/Grand Haven)
- •August 23 — White Lake (Montague)
- •Championship: October 10-11
Model year end clearance on 2025 boats from Tracker, Ranger, Nitro, Triton, and Sun Tracker. Previous model kayaks available. From pontoons to tournament bass boats.
Black Friday sale with steep discounts across hunting, fishing, boating, and kayak inventory.
| Contact | Details |
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| Phone | 269-372-2277 |
| Email | [email protected] |
| Address | 8178 West Main Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 |
- •Sales & Specials — Weekly deals on bows, camo, fishing rods, tackle, and seasonal gear. Check their ads page for current offers.