Mel's Outdoors

Mel's Outdoors operates two full-service locations built around the idea that one stop should cover your entire outdoor season. Whether you're preparing for archery season, stocking up for hunting, or gearing up for ice fishing, both stores have the inventory and expertise.

Mel's Sport Shop - Spicer, Minnesota - 120 Lake Ave South, Spicer, MN 56288 - (320) 796-2000 - Sporting Goods: 9 am–5 pm daily - C-Store/Gas/Bait: 6 am–10 pm daily - Liquor Store: 9 am–10 pm Mon–Sat, 11 am–6 pm Sun

H&H Sport Shop - Maple Lake, Minnesota - 607 HWY 55 E, Maple Lake, MN 55358 - (320) 963-3818 - C-Store & Fishing Dept: Sun–Thurs 6 am–7 pm, Fri–Sat 6 am–8 pm - Gun Dept: 9 am–7 pm daily

• •139+ archery products in stock. Mel's is an authorized Hoyt dealer with deep inventory in:

• •Compound bows – Complete selection for fall hunting season
• •Crossbows – Multiple brands and models
• •Arrows and bolts – Fletching, inserts, knocks, components
• •Broadheads and points – Crossbow-specific and traditional options (Rage Xtreme, Muzzy, B3 Exoskeletal DESTRUKT)
• •Cases – Arrow storage, bow cases, crossbow cases
• •Bow accessories – Sights, quivers, releases, stabilizers, string care products
• •Archery targets – Including 365 Archery High Performance targets
• •Bowfishing – Retriever lines, rests, specialized gear

Mel's Archery Team handles three critical services:

• •Tuning – Dial in your setup for accuracy
• •Restringing – Professional string replacement and installation
• •Arrow cutting – Custom length and fit for your rig

While archery is the specialty, both locations stock:

Firearms & Ammunition - Handguns: Glock, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Kimber, Ruger, Browning, Colt, and 30+ other brands - Rifles: Winchester, Remington, Savage, Tikka, Bergara, Howa, and bolt-action to AR platforms - Shotguns: Mossberg, Benelli, Remington, Winchester, Weatherby - Muzzleloaders: CVA Blackpowder, Thompson Center Arms, A. Uberti - Ammunition across 40+ calibers – 9mm, .45 ACP, .308 WIN, 6.5 Creedmoor, .223 REM, shotgun (12/20 gauge, steel and lead), rimfire

Fishing - Ice fishing combos, open water rigs - Casting and spinning reels - Live bait, hard baits, jigs, soft baits, spoons, swimbaits - Ice augers, ice houses, tip-ups, spears - Terminal tackle: hooks, swivels, weights, bobbers, fishing line

Clothing & Gear - Hunting apparel from Sitka and Striker Gear - FXR brand outerwear - Ice fishing-specific clothing (bottoms, tops, waders) - Footwear: men's, women's, youth options with ice cleats - Headwear: caps, stocking caps, masks, visors

Hunting & Camping - Game cameras, decoys, calls, scents, blinds and stands - Knives: hunting, fishing, tactical, pocket knives, saws, hatchets - Camping: backpacks, chairs, sleeping bags, water bottles, compasses, lights - Heaters and heater accessories

Current Deals (as of site visit) - 20% Off All Leupold optics - 30% Off All Boyt gun cases and gear - 40% Off Tannerite - 40% Off Blackfish Clothing - Clearance pricing on optics

Mel's and H&H serve different corners of central Minnesota—Spicer (near Belgrade, Waconia area) and Maple Lake (northwest of Minneapolis). Extended hours at H&H's gun department (9 am–7 pm daily) and Mel's gas station convenience (6 am–10 pm daily) mean you can pick up ammo, bait, or tackle on your schedule.

"Everything you need for a successful outdoor experience." That's the actual tagline, and it tracks: archery tuning, ammunition selection, fishing combos, hunting apparel, and camping gear all under one roof (or two).

Mel's Outdoors built two locations around seasonal Minnesota hunting and fishing. Archery gets special attention—they're Hoyt certified, carry 139+ items, and have a trained team for tuning and restringing. But whether you're buying a crossbow, 6.5 Creedmoor ammo, ice fishing tip-ups, or Sitka bibs, the inventory depth and local availability make both shops worth the drive.