The First Field & Stream Store in Michigan Opened in March at the Oakland Mall – photo by Michael Dwyer
For Those Who Love the Outdoors
The first Michigan Field & Stream Specialty Store opened in Troy in early March. They hosted a large four-day grand opening to celebrate the eleventh store nationwide to the Oakland Mall location. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Thursday, March 26.
Field & Stream, a specialty retail concept carrying the best brands to meet the evolving needs of hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts welcomed media for guided tours to get to know the products and navigate the store.
ScentLok is a Michigan Made Product offered at the New Field & Stream Location in Troy – photo by Michael Dwyer
“We believe that Field & Stream is where traditions begin,” said Jack Barnes, General Merchandise Manager, Field & Stream. “Our newest store here in Troy will provide the expert services and products that enthusiasts of all ages desire to be successful and enjoy the great outdoors.”
Michigan Products
Many made in Michigan products are represented in the store. Brand name clothing including ScentLok, Carhartt, and Wolverine are ready to try on. Off Shore Tackle, Poor Boy Tackle, and Bert’s Custom Tackle are all Michigan made products that local anglers should recognize. Also in the Michigan made mix is Carbon Express products for the archery enthusiast, as well as Duke’s Small Batch Smoked Meats—their factory is based in Macomb Township.
Want to try a longbow, crossbow or compound bow before buying—you can—in one of their two archery test areas. Safety comes first, so be patient during the set-up, and then let the arrows fly. There is also a huge wall of arrows for every possible need. Once a bow is selected, the archer will have many options and choices for their hunting needs.
Try the Archery Test Range Before you Buy – photo by Michael Dwyer
About Field & Stream Specialty Store
Named for the iconic brand that for more than 140 years has been synonymous with outdoor experiences, the Field & Stream store offers a vast assortment of outdoor equipment, accessories and services in hunting, fishing, archery, firearms, camping, and paddling. The store carries a wide variety of top national outdoor brands, including Remington, Sitka, Sage, Shimano and Yeti and provides top of the line in-store services. The Field & Stream trademark is owned by American Sports Licensing Inc. (Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc.), and is not associated with Field & Stream Magazine.
April Events at the Troy Store
April 11-12: 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. SPRING BASS EVENT April 11: 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. LADIES’ CLINIC: INTRO TO FIREARMS April 11-12: 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. KIDS’ WORKSHOP: PARACORD SURVIVAL BRACELET April 12: 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. CAST IRON COOKING DEMO April 18-19: 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. GEOCACHING FOR BEGINNERS April 18-19: 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. DEHYDRATED FOOD DEMO April 18-19: 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. KIDS’ CLINIC: LEARN TO IDENTIFY WILDLIFE SIGNS
Tons of Tackle and everything else for Fishing at the Troy Field & Stream Store – photo by Michael Dwyer
If you go
Oakland Mall 750 West 14 Mile Road Troy, MI 48083 248-581-8028Hours
Monday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
About Michael Dwyer