Cabela's reviews

3.2

45% would recommend to a friend

(2,414 total reviews)
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Johnny Morris

49% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Cabela's has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 2,414 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cabela's employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews
2.0
Dec 23, 2025

Poor Corporate Culture

Recommend
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Pros

The industry we represented was amazing and awesome.

Cons

The leaders of the company would talk to their favorite store managers and complain and say awful things about their employees and never would address these issues with the individuals.

3.0
Dec 19, 2025

ehhh

Recommend
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Pros

easy and brainless, great discounts, fun environment

Cons

pushes creditcard sales for 1 dollar, terrible hr, horrible management.

3.0
Dec 18, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Working as a Fishing Sales Outfitter at Cabela’s is a great experience for anyone who genuinely enjoys fishing and helping customers. The best part of the job is being able to use your real fishing knowledge to assist customers with rod, reel, line, and tackle selections based on their target species and fishing conditions. Management encourages learning, and there are many opportunities to expand product knowledge through hands-on experience and vendor training.

Cons

Like most retail positions, the job can be physically demanding during busy seasons, with long periods of standing and frequent restocking. Weekends and holidays are often required, and staffing levels during peak hours can sometimes feel tight. Pay is typical for retail and may not fully reflect advanced fishing knowledge or experience.

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