Until recently, Albany hasn't had much in the way of a hunting/fishing store to speak of. Now that…read moreGander Mountain has just opened, I fear this place may be not able to hang on for long. Selection is minimal and staff is cordial, but not overly friendly. Prices are high and most items can be found elsewhere for cheaper.

I found the NEW Backwoods and Staff very helpful locating exactly what I was looking for in the…read morefishing and hunting gear. I believe what fits this business for everyone HIGH on quality and SMALL on costs. Made me feel I had just robbed the place. The owner must be a hunter and a fisherman. LF Sasser, Ga.

Had them add some extras on my bow and tweak it a little bit. Guy that runs the place isn't the…read morechattiest guy, but he knows his stuff and does GREAT work. It's no secret which way this business leans politically. You'll see the stickers all over the door and the TV will likely be on FOX news. But did I say he does great work?

Let's say you are a 'height-challenged' American actor who has been selected to play a role as the…read more"last samurai" in Japan. Where would you get a Japanese-style bow that would make you look tall and important, rather than like a weak, poseur from Hollywood? You'd definitely call up Jaap (uh...it's a Dutch name) at Yumi-Bows in rural Georgia and have a 'yumi' (i.e., Japanese bow) made of bamboo in an extremely authentic manner. (Yes, he really did construct all of the bows for the "Last Samurai"). Jaap makes bows for kyudo (a.k.a. Zen archery), hunting, beaver shots, or target practice. He also constructs bamboo arrows. His prices are much more reasonable than having one shipped over from Japan (he's even shipped bows over to Japanese customers). You don't need to be an actor to honestly show appreciation for the quality that Jaap puts into his work. Makes a great anniversary gift for the wife. Five stars.

This is a smaller Bass Pro Shop but still an enjoyable shopping experience. If you've never been to…read moreone, they have tons of outdoors supplies: hunting, fishing, camping, etc. Lots of sunglasses, fishing poles, tents, knives, crossbows, guns, and ammo to choose from. They have bigger items too like kayaks, canoes and boats. They also have a bunch of Black Rifle Company merch. I usually come here for ammo. They sometimes have buy one get one half price deals on it. The store is set up to look like a huge cabin. There's lots of wood. There are taxidermied animals. There is a huge fish tank in the back of the store. At Christmas time, they have a Santa for the kids to meet. Staff are super friendly and helpful, but every single one will try to get you to join their membership program. The only way into the program is the get a Bass Pro credit card. I got the card, and the $60 I got in store credit as part of the sign up deal was worth it to me.

I was unsure if the adjacent Walmart tolerated overnight parking - I don't recall seeing any signs…read more- and the rvparky.com app said no, but it also suggested that this Bass Pro did tolerate it. So when I arrived after the Bass Pro was closed, I lined up next to a landscaping island in the parking lot and settled in. I was out early in the morning before they opened so I have no idea about the inside of the store. But for me, I'm a fan of Bass Pro thanks to their policy of tolerating overnight RV parking. When I need camping gear, BP is the top of the list. [Review 19881 overall - 1683 in Florida - 854 of 2023.]

This was my first hunting experience, so I do not have any comparisons to gauge this place against…read more Swine in the pines is operated by Mark and Jeff, two US armed forces veterans. We arrived to the area and were surprised by how we were the only ones there; from my understanding, typically hunting places have large groups. Mark gave us a detailed safety and instructional briefing, detailing what to do if confronted by a hog, hog behavior/anatomy, and optimal shot placement for max meat yield and humane practices. Next, he ensured our weapons were sighted in accurately and that we knew what we were doing with them. I really valued the emphasis on safety, because nothing ruins a hunting trip like having to go to the ER. We were then walked to an enclosed area where the swine were and placed in a stand. The stands were constructed by the company and seemed very well made, notably Mark ensured that everyone had a chair to sit in. The stand overlooked a clearing that routinely distributed feed to ensure the pigs would arrive in the area. Jeff also went out and distributed food to ensure we would have a clear shot at the pigs. Mark was present with us the whole time and guided us through the process of which hog to shoot and when to make shots. He also consistently educated us on hog behaviors and tendencies to watch for. I recall local colleges could probably benefit from at least observing and being present at this sort of thing. My cousin landed a 90lbs hog and I was able to shoot a 60lbs hog. From here, Jeff and Brian loaded the hogs up for us and brought them to the processing station. We proceeded to another area where my other cousin was able to hunt with a bow. This area was larger and as a result there was difficulty getting the pigs into an ideal spot, so Jeff and Mark helped my cousin with a stalking hunt where he was able to land another hog with an impressive bow shot. There was also an period where a hog became aggressive due to their proximity, and Mark was able to keep my cousin safe. All of the hogs were brought to their processing station and weighed. The pricing from my understanding was more than reasonable in comparison to other places. They processed the hogs into the edible parts and placed them into our cooler with ice (make sure you bring your own cooler with enough space; probably better to bring more than less.). Brian also had processing available in which he takes the meat directly (See his business, milk and honey farms meat processing which is rated 5/5 at this time on facebook). We opted for this for the majority of our meat and will review that separately. Overall: As a first time hunter, I appreciated the amount of personal attention we received. The guys were pleasant, kind, and patient. Certainly these are things you hope for rather than fumbling through, missing shots or maiming pigs decreasing the meat yield, or at worst, accidentally harming someone else or yourself. They make it very easy to make appropriate shots on hogs and do much of the laborious parts of hunting for you. I really enjoyed this experience and had a great time. I feel as if my understanding of pig behavior and anatomy was greatly improved as well. I would highly recommend this place to a friend.

Mark led a great team of guys for my group of new young and old hunters. We enjoyed a very exciting…read moremorning of both "still in a hide" and "stalk on the ground" hunting. We will definitely be coming back for more fun.

Great time , thank you to all the bieville staff especially our fishing guide Jeremy guide #100…read more great 2 days fishing 4 different lakes compliments of ridgid tools and Ferguson plumbing supply , by far one of the best fishing trips I've ever been on !!

Bienville is not worth the prices they are asking,especially for bass fishing. You can fish…read morecenteral Florida for half the price and catch a much better quality of fish.