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Outdoor-Hive Newsletter #58 October 8, 2025
Tips and career/job opportunities in the shooting, hunting, archery, and sportfishing industries. These are the opportunities that will grow your career and grow our industry.
David Dolbee & Kevin Paulson
October 08, 2025
I’m in Key West, Florida this week for the American Sportfishing Association Summit. This is my first time attending this event and participating as a member of the ASA. I am looking forward to connecting with individuals and learning as much as I can from those who have been coming to this event year after year. The great news is that they picked a tremendous location to host this years event.
You just can’t beat Key West. Better yet, at the end of this event I get to stay an extra day and do a little fishing! The fishing industry is growing and has been for quite some time. This week we have some great listings and I look forward to telling you all what I learned next week and maybe bragging about a couple of fish that were caught.
Have a great week.
Firearms
The Vice President, Communications and Public Relations will serve as the strategic architect of SIG Sauer’s external and internal communications strategy, ensuring a cohesive and consistent brand narrative across all global markets. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for shaping the public narrative, protecting, and enhancing corporate reputation, and leading all media relations, public affairs, and crisis communications efforts worldwide. The ideal candidate is a proactive, experienced communications leader with deep expertise in reputation management, corporate positioning, and storytelling, especially within high-profile, regulated industries. This individual has a proven track record of managing complex communications strategies that align diverse product lines and regional teams under a unified global strategy.
The Instructor, Medic is responsible for the development, execution, and continual improvement of SIG SAUER’s Medic training programs. The Instructor, Medic is responsible for overseeing curriculum design, Instructor development, and program evaluation. This individual ensures that all Medic training reflects SIG SAUER’s technical standards, supports evolving product lines, and meets the highest levels of instructional excellence. This position requires Instructor level experience and possesses competent firearms skills. The Instructor, Medic will work in a team environment with students and internal SIG employees from all business units, as well as the general customer base.
Do you live in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska or Iowa and dream of working in the outdoor industry? Schooler is looking for a passionate sales rep to join its team!
Responsible to understand and train compliance and others with federal regulations by working with the relevant agency (BATF, Commerce Department, State Department, U.S. Customs, etc.) Performs compliance audits on these processes.
The Commercial Counsel position will provide legal support to Olin’s Winchester business. The position will provide legal counsel on a range of commercial matters with a focus on work supporting the procurement and marketing teams within the Winchester division, including the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. This attorney will also provide ongoing support to other operational units and address various other matters and special projects, based on the candidate’s background and the needs of Winchester's business and operations.
The Marketing Manager will deliver on brand goals and metrics through execution of the strategic marketing plan in support of Remington. This position will also support Fiocchi and B&P initiatives, as required. The Marketing Manager will execute brand goals and analyze market data, product and innovation plans including ammunition, accessories and licensed goods.
This position reports to the Director of Marketing for Fiocchi, B&P, and Remington and is based out of the Lonoke, AR office.
The CNC Machine Operator Trainee position is intended for candidates with no previous experience operating CNC Machinery. The CNC Machine Operator Trainee is a probationary role intended to assess an employees’ abilities to safely operate CNC machining in a supervised capacity. They will be evaluated on their attendance and proficiency in training activities. They must possess basic math skills and meet physical requirements necessary to perform the duties of a CNC Machine Operator. The CNC Machine Operator Trainee should expect to work in a team environment under supervision of trainers, leads, supervisors, and quality.
This role will be focused on general ledger integrity and compliance. This position reports to the Sr Accounting Manager and is based out of the Anoka office.
Assist with month end close process, perform general account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, accruals, prepaid expense and intercompany reconciliations, resolve general ledger account discrepancies, provide internal and external audit support, assist with timely completion of monthly corporate reporting package, ensure compliance with internal controls, complete special projects, as requested.
The Facilities Maintenance Assistant helps maintain Weatherby's headquarters including buildings, equipment, and grounds for everyday manufacturing as well as occasional company events and product testing at the nearby Flying W Ranch. Responsibilities include routine preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, landscaping, snow removal, and supporting special projects. This role requires reliability, hands-on skills, and attention to safety and quality.
As the Digital Marketing Specialist, you'll take the lead of the digital strategy, leveraging data-driven insights and cutting-edge techniques to elevate the brand and drive significant growth. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the online narrative, engaging the audience, and optimizing the digital channels for maximum impact across digital platforms. This is an opportunity to take ownership, drive innovation, and make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.
Bookkeeping & Accounting Tasks
Adding customer 'projects' to the accounting system, sending invoices to clients, sending follow-up payment requests to clients, reconciling expenses, configuring monthly reports and sending them to the team, running the bi-weekly payroll
Administrative Tasks
Answering the company telephone, assisting with the website chat feature and coordinating responses with the organization, managing travel reservations and assisting with events
Human Resource Tasks
Pre-review of resume submissions, scheduling performance reviews, responding to state requests, consolidating or authoring basic company policies (e.g., expense rules), maintaining employment files, managing employee PTO
Customer Assistance
Entering new customers, leads and opportunities into the CRM system, cleansing CRM data to ensure that it remains clean, running CRM reports and sending them to the team, researching email address to add to the contact lists.
Important Traits
Must have very strong QuickBooks or Zoho experience (Zoho Books preferred), strong attention to accuracy and detail, technologically proficient with: Word, Excel, trustworthy with a service orientation
The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Ammo, Brass will use their engineering talent to design, develop, effectively implement, and constantly improve production processes to manufacture elite, world class ammunition for the consumer, law enforcement, and military markets. This role will focus on, but is not limited to, rifle and pistol cartridge case manufacturing.
In your role as an Accounting Manager – Cost Accounting/Controlling, you will be responsible for overseeing cost controlling functions around cost of sales, such as controlling raw material & energy, manufacturing and engineering spending, capital expenditures, working capital and productivity. Additionally, you will support site accounting activities and ensure accurate financial reporting. Key responsibilities include preparation of key cost accounting reports, tracking regional productivity efforts, engaging in the estimate and budgeting process and providing financial insights to drive efficiency and profitability. This role requires strategic and broad skillset in accounting principles, processes, and alignment, including potential impacts to financial results.
The Instructor I will proficiently instruct any of the courses assigned using the approved lesson plans by conducting classroom and practical exercises to achieve course objectives. This position requires working in a team environment with students and internal SIG employees from all business units, as well as the general customer base.
The New Product Introduction Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and managing projects ranging from basic to moderate complexity projects starting at inception through realization with moderate supervision. This position must be very self-driven, organized, and detail oriented, able to communicate with and manage large, diverse interdisciplinary teams. They must also possess good critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as the confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence to lead teams through complex technical and logistical challenges. This person will collaborate with their interdisciplinary product development teammates to create industry-leading products while communicating directly with Executive Management to manage critical decisions and successful product rollout.
Hunting
The integrated marketing manager executes SITKA’s consumer-first, omnichannel marketing strategy in alignment with the Marketing Leader’s direction by leading seasonal campaign planning and execution across retail, ecommerce, and wholesale. This role uses data and consumer segmentation to guide decisions, optimize channel performance, and strengthen SITKA’s brand position across the full customer lifecycle. This position will be located at our facility in Bozeman, Montana, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.
This Sales Associate position covers Key Accounts and Independent Retailers in and around Southern California, Arizona, Southern Nevada, and Hawaii.
This position serves as our office’s primary receptionist for all general calls, emails and in-person visitors, as well as performs a variety of general office support responsibilities. Responsible for the timely coordination, processing, and completion of assigned mailings and other communication projects.
The Grassroots Community Marketing Manager is responsible for building a team of ambassadors that educate users, support retailers, and convert consumers into the best cellular cameras and feeders in the hunting category.
The ideal candidate communicates well in-person and in written communications. Additionally, this candidate is an avid hunting consumer, understanding the intricacies of the seasonality and language.
The Ecommerce Leader will own Sitka’s digital commerce strategy and execution, driving revenue growth and brand equity across its Digital Commerce channels. This role requires a passion for growth, consumer mindset, and brand stewardship—knowing what product matters most to the Sitka consumer, how to highlight it with distinction, and how to connect storytelling, merchandising, and data-driven decisions to fuel sustainable performance. This position will be located at the facility in Bozeman, Montana, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.
The Policy External Affairs Manager is the champion of the organization’s ongoing public policy work for the benefit of ducks, duck hunters and Delta’s mission. This individual will play a vital role in shaping the messaging, storytelling and communicating the work of the policy team and demonstrating the value proposition that translates into for ducks and duck hunters.
This role primarily services existing customer sales accounts and develops new sales opportunities in the territory for multiple premier brands. The customer base in this territory includes all channels of trade; — independent accounts, distributors and national chains. Majority of travel will be with personal vehicle within the territory. Airline travel required 6–10 times per year. Total travel approximately 30%. Intermittent weekend work required.
The Strategic Project Manager serves as a strategic partner to the Business Leader, leading cross-functional initiatives, driving operational alignment, and ensuring the business operates with clarity, accountability, and momentum. Acting as an internal integrator, this role bridges strategic priorities with tactical execution—streamlining processes, enabling collaboration, and unlocking capacity across the leadership team. The ideal candidate brings a systems mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence without authority.
This pivotal role offers senior-level administrative support to Delta Waterfowl's executive leadership, specifically the Scientific Director and Senior Scientist. Additionally, operating with a high degree of confidentiality and efficiency, managing a wide array of administrative tasks while ensuring sensitive information remains secure.
Searching for a strategic Category Director to manage the connected devices portfolio. The role focuses on developing, building out, and executing strategies to boost sales and profitability in the connected devices category. This includes items such as connected image capture devices, wearables, smart home devices, and related accessories. The Category Director will oversee the entire product lifecycle for this category, from market analysis and product selection to pricing, promotion, product lifecycle and managing supplier relationships.
This position reports to the VP, Bushnell, and is based out of the Bozeman office.
Looking for a highly detail-oriented, proactive Marketing & Influencer Coordinator to lead the execution, monitoring, and optimization of PRADCO Outdoor Brands’ paid influencer and partnership programs. This role is the heartbeat of each brand’s external voice, responsible for building strong relationships, ensuring deliverables are met, and constantly tracking performance to drive impact. You’ll also support broader marketing initiatives that elevate brand awareness such as press releases, donations, recaps, and some event coordination.
Success in this role hinges on relentless follow-through, clear communication, and a passion for precision. You’ll be the go-to for ensuring its paid partners are aligned, activated, and delivering results.
Brands include Summit Treestands, Code Blue Scents, Knight & Hale Game Calls, Ani-Logics Outdoors Deer Nutrition, Maxxtuff Farm, Whitetail Institute Food Plot Seed, and Texas Hunter Product Blinds and Feeders.
The E-Commerce Manager plays a critical role in managing the performance of Moultrie.com. This role is responsible for generating revenue, through product merchandising, content management and user experience optimization. The ideal candidate has a track record of constructing high performance websites with measurable revenue growth attributed to strategies implemented and changes made to the platform.
Wing & Barrel Ranch is seeking an experienced and passionate Hunting Dog Trainer to oversee the care, training, and performance of the working dogs, as well as support its member hunting experiences. The ideal candidate will have a proven background managing and training hunting dogs, with a minimum of 2 years in kennel operations or a related management role. This position requires leadership, program management, and a strong commitment to providing exceptional member experience.
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) serves as a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for oversight of daily operations and provides management and support to staff at the Missoula headquarters and Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch (TRM Ranch) near Dupuyer, Montana.
Seeking a talented and experienced Commercial Insights Analyst role in promoting data-driven decisions and improving the overall effectiveness and efficiency of its business intelligence. You will be responsible for owning reporting on a weekly and monthly basis, improving and automating data-centric workflows, and building dashboards to provide actionable insights. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential to align on business goals, KPIs, and strategies, ensuring that digital efforts are in line with broader company objectives.
This position will be in Bozeman, Montana, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to the CEO and plays a strategic role in the overall management of the organization. The CFO is responsible for developing and implementing Delta’s financial strategy. The CFO should be a proven leader with strong analytical, finance, and operational skills to contribute to timely execution of Delta’s strategic goals. The CFO should possess great people skills and excellent business acumen. The CFO will guide the thoughtful and strategic deployment of the finances and operations of Delta. Overall, the CFO will ensure that the workplace operates smoothly.
The Mossy Oak Field Producer & Content Creator role is an opportunity for you to express your creativity not only through the lens, but with project management and fresh ideas. You’ll see your work at a national level across multiple media channels in Socials, websites, traditional print, TV and more
Your core responsibility will be completion of various video and photo content production and editing projects that will take place both in the field and in its studio facilities.
Editing skills are preferred but not required – we offer training on editing alongside the latest tools and technology to help not only fulfill your responsibilities but grow your personal and professional skill sets.
Archery
The ideal candidate will have some mechanical or construction experience, excellent communication skills, and a high degree of mechanical aptitude. The successful applicant will be responsible for operating production line equipment, finishing products and reporting any issues with equipment or product. All qualified, responsible applicants are encouraged to apply.
The Accounts Receivable Specialist will report to the Credit & Collections Manager and is a key part of the accounting team that supports the manufacturing facilities. The individual will be responsible for managing incoming payments, properly tracking them into the system, and ensuring accurate and timely invoicing and collection.
Under the direct supervision of the VP of Operations develops time standards and works on various cost reduction projects. Provides assistance to the Manufacturing staff with pilot builds, fixturing needs analysis, and fixturing design. Provides training to Assemblers, Operators, Technicians and Programmers. Management and oversite of Facilities and Maintenance team in conjunction with strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of facilities Maintenance and cleaning while determining schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel. Management and oversight of the Quality Team in conjunction with evolving the framework of policies, processes, and procedures to ensure consistent quality, defined quality objectives, documented processes, staff training, continuous monitoring, and audits to foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
SIGN-ON BONUS $2,500! Join the team as a 3rd Shift Machinist and become an integral part of a leading company in the archery industry. Known for its commitment to quality and innovation, we are dedicated to producing top-notch archery products. In this role, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining all equipment within the Machine Shop, ensuring the machines meet exact specifications. You will work in a dynamic production environment, utilizing a variety of tools and equipment, and collaborating with different departments to improve processes and product quality.
Manage select payrolls each cycle and serve as the primary backup for bi-weekly payroll processing across five companies. Conduct employment and placement activities, including new hire orientations, creating offer packets, and scheduling pre-employment screenings. Coordinate temporary staffing with production managers and maintain effective communication with staffing agencies. Collaborate with the Sr. HR Generalist to handle Family Medical Leave, disability, and leave of absence cases.
Assist with employee benefits orientation as needed and support the benefits program, including health/life insurance and 401(k) plans. Organize special employee events to enhance engagement and company culture.
Facilitate open communication between departments and the HR team, focusing on being a resource for managers and employees. Perform administrative duties such as creating HR communications and maintaining HR and recruiting databases. Track and collect performance reviews, ensuring timely completion and providing support for the annual review process.
Seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Manager to oversee Hoyt’s equipment, building, and infrastructure while driving efficiency and reliability across the manufacturing environment.
Looking for a person who can work full time (40 hrs. per week) starting immediately. Prior experience in a machine shop isn't essential, but mechanical aptitude is. Must have a good attitude and a willingness to learn. Ability to occasionally lift 75 pounds is essential. Must be capable of working with a minimum amount of supervision.
Fishing
The Reel Technician I is responsible for playing a vital role in creating and maintaining loyal customers. Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, must meet or exceed quotas. Maintain quality repair of reels. Communicates professionally with customers, management, and co-workers.
If you love storytelling, digital content, and all things creative, this role is for you! As an Assistant Content Manager, you’ll help plan, create, and publish engaging content across multiple platforms. You’ll collaborate with designers, marketers, and influencers to keep our brand fresh, fun, and informative. From brainstorming new ideas to analyzing content performance, your work will keep our audience hooked!
As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will play a key role in driving innovation and efficiency across its manufacturing and distribution operations. You will lead efforts to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and elevate quality by applying Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies. Your work will directly impact performance, cost, and customer satisfaction, all while fostering a culture of excellence and safety.
Are you passionate about sales, strategy, and building strong customer relationships? As a Territory Manager at Pure Fishing, you’ll take charge of managing sales for key retail and wholesale accounts. You’ll be the face of the brand, working directly with distributors, dealers, and regional accounts to implement category management strategies, maximize in-store presence, and drive sales success. If you love the thrill of sales, strategic thinking, and the great outdoors, this is the perfect role for you!
Miscellaneous
This Channel Business Manager role will specialize in Custom Products within Special Markets, Corporate Gift, Brand Collaboration, and Dispensary channels. The CBM will directly manage Zippo accounts and/or assist outside sales agencies with new and existing customers. This includes pitching programs to buyers, negotiating pricing, and facilitating all program details.
The Customer Acquisition Marketing Manager will optimize marketing campaigns across paid digital channels to turn impressions and clicks into passionate customers. This role will execute marketing initiatives focused on acquiring and retaining customers, primarily in performance marketing channels. This includes but is not limited to paid social, paid search, traditional media, display ads, email, and website. The ideal candidate will understand acquisition funnels and have hands-on experience implementing growth strategies, decreasing customer acquisition costs, and campaign execution and optimization.
As a Software Product Owner, you will work with an agile software team to build and deliver features and enhancements to the Moultrie App. As a connection point between Product Management & Software Engineering, you will utilize a unique blend of business and technical savvy to make the company vision a reality.
The Product Owner is accountable for understanding and translating the long-term product and platform plans into actionable work items for the software team. As a “high confidence, low ego” team player, the Product Owner will work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering (mobile, web, and IOT hardware), Customer Success, Marketing, Operations, and Sales Teams to ensure the completion of visions and timelines set by the business. You will aggressively grow the business by thoroughly understanding the marketplace and competition, by developing products that address consumer needs, and staying abreast of the latest software trends.
Looking for a Vice President of Retention to lead the strategy, programs, and cross-functional execution that keeps its customers coming back. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Growth, this role is responsible for scaling retention channels, increasing customer LTV and repeat behavior, strengthening loyalty through CRM, lifecycle marketing, post-purchase experiences, subscriptions, and beyond.
Financial Planning: Help to coordinate the multi-year planning process across Fox, Bell, Giro, CamelBak and QuietKat. You will contribute to the development of the three-year financial plan by supporting the leadership team with reporting and consolidation of plans across the platform.
Forecasting: Partner with Demand Planning, Sales and Product Development to create and validate rolling revenue forecasts for Fox, Bell, Giro, CamelBak and QuietKat. Identify trends, risks and opportunities through each milestone gate and present out to the executive team.
Performance Metrics: Report and monitor KPIs across all categories, regions and channels, highlighting and investigating opportunities for profitability management.
Build and relay timely and accurate expense models and forecasts enabling management to make appropriate business adjustments as needed.
Cross Functional Collaboration: Work closely with all functional teams across the Adventure Sports platform to ensure financial alignment and accurate reporting.
Transformation & Integration: Lead reporting harmonization across multiple brands
The FP&A Wholesale Manager is responsible for managing the wholesale P&L, leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to drive strategic decision-making. This role is highly cross-functional, partnering closely with the Wholesale, Demand Planning, and Growth Marketing teams while supporting investor-facing deliverables.
Seeking a Sr. Global Sourcing Manager to join the talented soft goods team. In this role, you will collaborate on and implement an enterprise-wide sourcing strategy. This includes partnering closely with product teams across its portfolio of brands to collaboratively define and refine an optimized finished goods sourcing strategy and seasonal allocation that meets consumer expectations, supports unique needs such as innovation and sustainability but also builds scale and leverage when and where possible. You will also help to establish and grow supplier partnerships and manage and improve performance.
The Studio Production & Photography Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the in-house studio, ensuring photo and video shoots run smoothly and efficiently. This role works closely with photographers, videographers, stylists, and producers to assist with setup, teardown, lighting, gear management, and general production needs. This role is ideal for someone passionate about photography, studio operations, and visual storytelling. The ideal candidate is highly organized, resourceful, and eager to learn more about commercial content production. Success in this position means keeping shoots running on time, maintaining an organized studio environment, and supporting the team in capturing high-quality creative content.
Seeking a skilled and driven GIS Developer II to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced geospatial solutions. In this role, you will work across the full development lifecycle to build robust GIS applications and systems using cloud platforms, modern development frameworks, and spatial data tools.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance routing optimization, spatial analysis, and business decision-making. The ideal candidate should bring 3–5+ years of professional GIS development experience and a strong foundation in Python, cloud environments, and spatial visualization tools.
Seeking a forward-thinking, execution-obsessed SVP of Technology to lead its Web Engineering, Data Engineering, and Information Technology functions. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer this role will set and scale Brunt’s end-to-end technology strategy during a period of aggressive growth and innovation.
Why does everyone love October?
Because it is a month that everyone falls for each year.What is a clinical trial done in October called?
A trick or treatment.What ailment do dads get in October?
They get rakes and pains.Why is October the best month to play a joke on a leaf?
Because they fall for anything.
Why did the rooster head down the stairs?