Fish Hunt Forever

Sitka, the premium hunting gear brand, opened two retail locations in Minnesota in October 2024. The smaller Mall of America store (190 North Garden, northwest corner near Nordstrom) serves as a high-visibility spot for casual browsers. The larger Maple Grove location (12499 Elm Creek Blvd N, Suite A1, in the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes near I-94 and 494) carries the complete inventory and is where serious hunters should head.

"We want to give hunters an immersive experience. We can do that really well if we're doing it ourselves." — Matt Bluher, Head of Marketing

While you can find Sitka gear at sporting goods retailers like Scheels, the company opened these stores so hunters can try expensive gear on before committing. Consider the Delta Zip Waders at $999—getting the right fit matters.

Sitka doesn't stock generic hunting apparel. Their inventory focuses on what works here:

• •Waterfowl: Marsh pattern dominates, with Delta Waders in every size and color
• •Whitetail: The Fanatic jacket (tree stand), Elevated II camo for stands, Blackout pattern for dark blinds, Cover pattern for leafy early-season hunting
• •Upland/Blaze Orange: Jetstream jacket and gear for pheasant hunters during gun season overlap

All sizes available in-store means proper fitting—no guessing online.

The stores feature Minnesota-themed items: purple Vikings hoodies, navy Twins shirts, Blue-Winged Teal t-shirts ($32), and location-specific Sitka branded hats ($30). These aren't mail-order exclusives—just in these stores.

The Maple Grove store has the full selection—apparel, waders, boots, and accessories for road trip hunting in other regions.