Big Bear Hunting and Fishing

Big Bear has been the go-to shop for hunters, shooters, and anglers in Glocester since the late 1990s. Located at 401 Putnam Pike with a second bait location in Pascoag, they stock everything from firearms and ammunition to fishing tackle and hunting gear under one roof.

Firearms & Shooting - Rifles, shotguns, handguns, and muzzleloaders (new and used) - Ammunition, primers, and sabots - Scopes, scope bases, rings, holsters, gun cases - Hearing and eye protection - Certified NRA Pistol/Revolver training and shooting classes - Blue Card testing for Rhode Island Pistol Certification - Special pricing on Glock firearms for law enforcement

Custom Work (Certified Cerakote Shop) - Cerakote finishing - Laser stippling - Slide cutting - Custom AR-15 builds (Monday night classes with experienced staff) - Gun repairs and part ordering for most firearms - Gun appraisals (single guns to entire estates)

Archery - Authorized dealer: Barnett, Ten Point, and Parker crossbows - Bow fitting and customization - Arrow cutting and fletching - Crossbow repairs - Broadheads, arrows, targets, mechanical releases, rests, and sights

Fishing Department - Freshwater species: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, chain pickerel, northern pike, bluegill, white perch, yellow perch, and Atlantic salmon - Saltwater tackle for striper, tautog, fluke, scup, and weakfish - Fly fishing: RIO, SA, Lamson, Cheeky, Lamiglass, Fishpond, Cortland, Loon - Terminal tackle and soft plastics (Sluggo, Stormshad, Gulp) - Live bait: state-of-the-art bait tank with shiners, crawfish, suckers (kept ice cold and healthy year-round). Worms always in stock. - Saltwater frozen baits and surf rods - Classes: fly tying, fly casting, soft plastic rigging, entomology, beginner classes for freshwater and saltwater species, youth classes (Cub, Boy, Girl Scouts) - Guided on-water education sessions

Hunting - Full line of hunting accessories and attractants - Hunting and fishing regulation books from Rhode Island DEM

Consignment & Trade-In - Sell your firearms through consignment plan - Trade firearms toward new or used inventory

Nick Grasso manages the fishing department with 20+ years of experience on Narragansett Bay. He specializes in freshwater fly fishing, trout, stripers, tautogs, fluke, bluefish, and is known as one of RI's top weakfish experts.

Giuseppe Andreoli is the tournament pro with wins in local and national bass tournaments. He ensures the shop stays stocked with largemouth and smallmouth gear.

Capt. Paul Triolo of Northeast Fly Anglers is frequently in the shop and available for charters on Narragansett Bay—gear up here then fish with him on spin or fly.

Join the Big Bear Fishing Club for year-round tournaments through the Fishing Chaos app. Fish any public waters across Rhode Island, compete with local anglers, and get 10% off bait and tackle purchases.

Beretta, Browning, Federal, Glock, Remington, Ruger

Phone: (401) 949-0339 Address: 401 Putnam Pike, Glocester, RI 02829 Secondary Location: Ted's Bait Shop, 660 Reservoir Rd, Pascoag, RI 02859