JD High Country Outfitters

Name

JD High Country Outfitters

Legal name

JD High Country Outfitters

Website

https://jdhcoutfitters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Retail and Outfitting Services

NAICS

Fishing, Hunting and Trapping (114)

akta.pro primary industry

Fly Fishing Specialty Retail (CRAMALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hunting Accessories & Field Gear Retail (Calls, Decoys, Blinds, Game Cameras) (CRAMAKAE), Fishing & Angling Charters / Guides (THAAALAD), Lures, Flies & Terminal Tackle Specialty Retail (CRAMALAJ)

Keywords

• Outdoor retail store
• Fly fishing gear
• Guided fishing trips
• Hunting firearms
• Camping equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Retail Merchandise Sales: The company sells outdoor gear, apparel, firearms, ammunition, optics, and accessories through its physical retail store. It also processes online orders and ships via UPS. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales across multiple categories including camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting.
2. Guided Fishing Trips: The company offers guided float fishing trips on the Snake River, Green River, Salt River, and Flat Creek. Full-day trips are priced at $825 and half-day trips at $725. A 50% deposit is required at booking. Float trips are limited to a maximum of two anglers per drift boat.
3. Educational Classes: The company conducts fly tying classes and casting lessons. The fly tying program is described as a huge success with classes filling up. Classes are offered through instructor-led sessions (e.g., trout spey class led by Jay Buchner and Howard Cole).
4. Fishing Licenses: The company sells Wyoming fishing licenses (daily, weekly, or annual) in-store during business hours as an ancillary revenue stream.
5. Event-Based Programming: The company hosts events such as 'All Things Spey with Travis Johnson', connecting with the fly fishing community and driving store traffic and trip bookings.
6. FFL Transfer Services: The company serves as a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) and SOT 3 Dealer, accepting firearm transfers from other FFL licensees. A transfer fee of $100 applies, which is waived if the customer spends more than $100 on in-store purchases. They also offer riflescope mounting and bore sighting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

JD High Country Outfitters operates a single physical outdoor retail store in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, supplemented by an e-commerce site, selling fishing gear, hunting firearms/ammunition/optics, hunting apparel, and camping/hiking equipment from premium brands. It also offers paid guided fly fishing trips on regional rivers, fly tying and casting classes, FFL transfer and NFA suppressor services, and sells Wyoming fishing licenses in-store.

Product overview

JD High Country Outfitters is a traditional outdoor retail store and guide service operating since 1972 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The company offers a unified offering combining retail products (fishing, hunting, and camping/hiking gear) with experiential services (guided fishing trips, casting lessons, fly tying classes). The retail division includes firearms, optics, apparel, and equipment from over 30+ outdoor brands, while the service division provides guided fishing experiences on Snake River, Green River, Salt River, and Flat Creek, plus educational classes. No platform or module architecture exists—this is a single-location brick-and-mortar operation with an e-commerce presence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Day Snake River Guided Fishing Trip 8-hour guided float fishing trip on the Snake River with expert instruction in casting, fly selection, and river reading. Includes snacks, drinks, and riverside lunch. Priced at $825 per person.
• Half-Day Snake River Guided Fishing Trip 4-hour float fishing experience on the Snake River targeting native Snake River Cutthroat Trout, with light snacks and refreshments included. Priced at $725 per person.
• Salt River Fishing Trip Float trip on the Salt River in Star Valley, Wyoming, featuring dry fly casting to Cutthroat and brown trout.
• Full-Day Green River Fishing Trip Remote fishing experience on the upper Green River in Wind River country targeting Brown, Rainbow, and Cutthroat Trout with hatch-matching opportunities.
• Flat Creek Walk/Wade Trip Technical wade fishing experience on Flat Creek targeting Snake River Fine Spotted Cutthroat trout, available August 1 – October 31.
• Fly Fishing Casting Lesson Casting instruction for beginners and intermediate anglers, suitable for groups of two with larger groups accommodated.
• Fly Tying Classes Educational classes teaching fly tying techniques, including trout spey classes led by expert instructors such as Jay Buchner and Howard Cole.
• Fishing Gear and Flies Largest selection of fishing gear and flies in Jackson Hole, including rods, reels, waders, flies, and accessories from brands such as Simms, Fishpond, Patagonia, Sage, Scott, Hatch, Scientific Anglers, and Airflo.
• Firearms and Ammunition Largest selection of firearms and ammunition in Western Wyoming, including rifles, shotguns, and handguns from brands such as Weatherby, Sako, SIG Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Beretta, Freedom Firearms, Tikka, and Hornady.
• Hunting Optics Optics including binoculars, riflescopes, and rangefinders from Swarovski, Vortex, Revic, and Leupold for hunting and wildlife viewing.
• Hunting Apparel and Packs Technical hunting clothing from Stone Glacier and First Lite with layering and concealment features, plus Crispi boots for rugged terrain; hunting packs from Kifaru and Stone Glacier.
• FFL Transfer Services Federal Firearms License transfer services accepting firearms from other FFL licensees via UPS or FEDEX. $100 transfer fee (waived for $100+ in-store purchases). Includes riflescope mounting and bore sighting services.
• NFA / Silencer Sales SOT 3 Dealer offering NFA-regulated items including suppressors, processed through SilencerShop with ATF Form-4, fingerprinting, passport photos, and FBI NICS background check.
• Camping and Hiking Gear Complete camping and hiking equipment including tents, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, packs, and accessories from MSR, Nemo, Big Agnes, Osprey, Petzl, Leki, Salomon, Chaco, Danner, and Sorel.
• Wyoming Fishing Licenses Wyoming fishing licenses sold in-store (daily, weekly, or annual), plus permits for Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone, available during business hours.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trout UnlimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrout Unlimited is a prominent coldwater conservation organization. JD High Country Outfitters displays the Trout Unlimited logo as a community partner on its website, indicating mutual support for conservation of trout fisheries and public lands.
• Backcountry Hunters and AnglerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBackcountry Hunters and Anglers is a conservation organization focused on preserving wild public lands and waters. Listed as a community partner on the JD High Country Outfitters website, indicating shared commitment to responsible hunting and access.
• Friends of Bridger TetonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a community partner supporting the preservation and stewardship of Bridger-Teton National Forest lands adjacent to Jackson Hole.
• Grand Teton AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrand Teton Association supports the National Park Service and educational programs at Grand Teton National Park. Listed as a community partner.
• Snake River FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSnake River Fund focuses on protecting and improving the Snake River watershed. Listed as a community partner on the JD High Country Outfitters website.
• Jackson Hole NordicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJackson Hole Nordic is a cross-country ski and outdoor recreation organization. Listed as a community partner.
• Teton Wilderness ToursminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeton Wilderness Tours is a wilderness tour operator listed as a community partner. The partnership supports cross-promotion of outdoor services in the Jackson Hole area.
• Stripping for a CureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStripping for a Cure is a fly fishing fundraising event for a cause (breast cancer awareness). Listed as a community partner.
• Wildlife Tourism for TomorrowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWildlife Tourism for Tomorrow promotes sustainable wildlife tourism. Listed as a community partner.
• Wyoming Game and Fish DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJD High Country Outfitters sells Wyoming fishing and hunting licenses and directs customers to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for permits and regulations. The store relies on WY G&F for current regulations and license issuance.
• Bridger-Teton National ForestcoreOthersJD High Country Outfitters holds a special use permit from Bridger-Teton National Forest, enabling them to legally conduct guided fishing and outfitting activities on federal lands.
• Bureau of Land ManagementcoreOthersPermittee of the BLM, allowing outfitting activities on BLM-managed lands in the Jackson Hole region.
• Yellowstone National ParkcoreOthersPermittee of Yellowstone National Park, enabling guided fishing services within the park boundaries.
• Teton County/Jackson Parks & RecreationcoreOthersPermittee of Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation for conducting outdoor recreational programming and guided services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Frontier Anglers: Dubois, Wyoming fly shop and guide service near the Wind River Range. Comparable to JDHCO's fly fishing retail plus guided-trip combination in the Greater Yellowstone region.
• Orvis: Iconic American fly fishing and wingshooting brand combining specialty retail, mail-order, and guided trips. Most directly comparable to JDHCO's fly fishing retail and guided service model.
• World Cast Anglers: Jackson Hole fly shop and guide service on the Snake River. Directly comparable to JDHCO's fly fishing retail and guided float trip business in the same local market.
• Sportsman's Warehouse: Multi-state hunting, fishing, and camping retailer with a deep firearms, ammunition, and outdoor gear assortment. Comparable to JDHCO's hunting and firearms category focus.
• Triangle X Outfitters: Historic Jackson Hole outfitter offering guided fishing, horseback, and rafting trips inside Grand Teton National Park. Directly comparable to JDHCO's guided fishing and outfitting service in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Scheels: Large US sporting goods and outdoor retail chain with broad hunting, fishing, and camping assortment. Comparable to JDHCO's general outdoor retail footprint but at far greater scale.
• Bass Pro Shops: National big-box outdoor retailer (now including Cabela's) covering fishing, hunting, and camping across hundreds of stores. Overlaps with JDHCO's hunting/fishing retail assortment at much larger scale.
• REI Co-op: National outdoor co-op retailer with strong camping, hiking, and fishing assortment. Comparable to JDHCO's camping/hiking and general outdoor retail category, though less hunting-focused.

Others

• Silencer Shop: NFA/silencer e-commerce platform that JD High Country uses as its in-store kiosk provider. Relevant as a technology and channel partner in the firearms/NFA business rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Big R Stores: Regional sporting goods and farm/ranch retail chain across the Western US with deep hunting, fishing, and Western lifestyle assortment. Comparable to JDHCO's hunting and outdoor retail mix, but serving a broader Mountain West region rather than a single destination town.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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