Cabela's World's Foremost Outfitter A History

In 1961, Dick Cabela—with his wife, Mary, and his brother, Jim—turned his kitchen table into the foundation of what would become one of the world's top outfitting companies. The origins of this successful business are traced from Dick's bout with polio to his deep love of fishing and hunting that would inspire him. From one small ad in the back of the Casper Tribune to an annual mailing of 60 million catalogs, Cabela's has served the needs of two generations of outdoor enthusiasts while remaining, at heart, a family business.

David Cabela is the son and nephew of the founders of Cabela's. He is a freelance writer and a dedicated fishing and hunting enthusiast. He lives in Lincoln, Nebraska.