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Outdoor-Hive Newsletter June 4, 2025
Tips and career/job opportunities in the shooting, hunting, archery, and sportfishing industries.
David Dolbee & Kevin Paulson
June 04, 2025
INSPIRATION
I am absolutely not an island. I gain inspiration from many folks, and I pay attention to my network, as well as what they are going through on any given day, week, month, or year.
This week, I saw a post on Linkedin by Jessica Ogden, it’s a great post. I have not had the opportunity to meet Jessica and my connection to her is through her husband Evan, who I really like and have had the opportunity to work with in the past. I am also a big fan of his music which you should all go listen to on Spotify.
Jessica wrote:
It hit me recently: I’ve been in the full-time workforce for 10 years. A full decade.
As I reflected on what I’ve learned, I decided to write it down in case it helps someone just starting out.
Here are 10 lessons I'd go back and tell post-grad Jess on day one:
1. Be proactive. Take things off your boss’s plate before they ask. Be the most low-maintenance person on the team. It’s the fast track to a promotion.
2. Solve problems. Don’t wait for someone else to fix it. Pull your boots on, figure it out, and become invaluable.
3. Protect your life outside of work. You are replaceable at your job - but not at home. Guard your health and time. Set boundaries. Others will follow your lead.
4. Care about the people and the mission. Even in your dream job, bad days will come. Working with people you like, and believing in the brand, makes all the difference.
5. Think like an owner. Steward resources like they’re your own. It’ll change how you show up and earn respect quickly.
6. Stay teachable. Be hungry to learn. Growth always follows curiosity.
7. Over Communicate. Use plain language, loop in the right people, and share details early. No one’s ever upset about being too informed.
8. Leave your ego at the door. It’s not about you. Ride for the brand and let the brand be the hero. Respect is far better than applause.
9. Be pleasant. A well-timed joke or kind word can defuse tension and build trust. People want to work with people they enjoy.
10. Small team, big impact. A focused, dialed-in team can do more than a massive budget ever will.
What would you add to this list?
What would you add to the list? What could you share with us that would help all of our subscribers be better humans and better employees or owners?
Firearms
Meet with new customers and determine their brand style. Understand the needs for their website, including number of pages, type of pages and functions, layout, colors, imagery, and content. Develop prototype websites using existing company assets / template. Work with the client to provide and update early drafts of the site. Submit site designs to the engineering team to transform the site structure into a live site.
Visiting agency customers and prospects (primarily firearms and outdoor specialty retailers) to promote products and programs for the manufacturers it represents. Communicating with customers and prospects between visits to follow up on open items and identify and/or present new opportunities. Communicating regularly with agency managers to review opportunities, priorities, plans and goals. Attending annual vendor sales meetings and industry trade shows. Supporting dealer and consumer events (such as in-store promotions, shooting events, outdoor expos, etc.).
Ready to take the lead on legal and compliance strategy for a nationally recognized manufacturer and retailer? Submit your resume and cover letter to be considered.
This is not your average in-house counsel role. This is a strategic leadership opportunity to serve as the principal legal architect and trusted business partner to the CEO, founder, and executive leadership team at one of Houston’s most dynamic mid-market companies.
The Corporate Counsel will own and elevate the legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape across a complex business portfolio that spans multiple jurisdictions, supply chains, and regulated markets. This role is ideal for an experienced attorney who thrives on building systems, leading people, and driving growth through operational rigor and legal foresight.
The Technical Services Coordinator is the first point of contact for customers seeking support with parts and service inquiries. This position involves responding to incoming phone calls, recommending appropriate part replacements, and determining when issues require evaluation by our service team. When service is needed beyond simple parts replacement or the problem cannot be diagnosed remotely, the coordinator will refer customers to our Service Coordinators for further assistance. The role also includes assisting customers with e-commerce orders and providing timely, accurate information on product availability and compatibility.
Serve as the manager for the SIG Sauer Competitions Program. Responsible for the development and management of all SIG Sauer competitive shooting programs and the execution of all competitive shooting events. The Program Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Academy, Events, Marketing, Customer Service, Commercial Sales, and Facilities to ensure SIG Sauer Competitions Program supports broader SIG Sauer objectives.
The Tooling Systems & Software Technician is responsible for all tool setting equipment to include measurement, maintaining a tooling database, and tool setting programming at the site. This includes coordinating repairs, calibrations, and equipment upgrades. The Tooling Systems & Software Technician will draw on some prior knowledge of software used in tooling and manufacturing environments. They will work alongside both the CNC Programming team as well as the Operations team to ensure all tooling needs are promptly addressed. This position will provide multisite support on occasion.
In your role as an Accounting Manager- M&E Controlling, you will be responsible for overseeing cost controlling functions around cost of sales, such as controlling raw material & energy, M&E 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.
Drive and execute assembly of firearm parts, packaging and quality assurance at Primary Arms. This position is responsible for scheduling, coordinating, inspecting, and executing all aspects that align with the Primary Arms business strategy.
The Productions Manager will report to the Director of Operations and will ensure all goals are met monthly. You will be responsible for the coordination of Assembly, Quality Control, packaging and testing of all Expo Arms Products. This person will be responsible for overseeing Expo Arms Armorers and will ensure that all products meet its company standards.
The Director of Manufacturing Engineering will own and manage all engineering aspects of high-volume production and assembly for small, intricate, precision electro-optic and electro-mechanical assemblies. This individual will be responsible for driving improvements in manufacturing processes, leading new product introductions, and expanding its production capabilities to support future growth. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert with extensive experience in process optimization, automation, and team building.
Develop and create design concepts, drawings in Solidworks. Design, create, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes. Generate and build line layouts within planned timeframes for New Product Introductions. Identify gaps and/or unnecessary redundancies. Make improvements of existing products. Investigate and solve problems in cooperation with Quality and Operations departments.
Manage and maintain Technical Product Roadmap and scheduling. Define, develop, and maintain product testing protocols for each product and lead testing exercises to validate new product designs and product improvements. Maintain standards for technical drawings, internal specifications, and engineering documentation.
Seeking an experienced Sr Manager, Product Finance to join the Outdoor Performance platform team which consists of Bushnell, Blackhawk, Camp Chef, Primos, Simms Fishing, Stone Glacier, and other outdoor accessory brands. The Outdoor Performance strategic priorities are to be consumer-first focused, lead with power brands, and invest inwards. We will build the Outdoor Performance business by creating focus and power with the consumer. The Finance team will work cross-functionally to provide accurate financial forecasts, understand risks, and facilitate improvements to profitability.
Hunting
The Go to Market Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the successful launch of Moultrie’s hardware products and app feature releases. This role is responsible for executing cross-functional go-to-market plans, coordinating teams, and ensuring product readiness across marketing, sales, product, and operations. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and project manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for bringing innovative products to market.
Steward and Complete the Million Duck Campaign. Delta has secured $221 million of its long-term goal of reaching a $270 million endowment to fully and permanently fund the annual cost of producing one million ducks. Delta will focus its fundraising on securing the remaining capital needed to sustain the campaign’s long-term delivery.
Expand Access and Opportunity Under the Duck Distribution Banner. The Duck Distribution initiative is Delta’s vehicle for expanding waterfowl hunting access and reinforcing its value to duck hunters across North America. While the initiative includes national communications, branding, and marketing strategies, the programmatic impact will focus on improving access and habitat conditions on public trust assets.
Delta’s Scientific Leadership is a critical element in all aspects of the organization’s impact and value. Delta is investing in its research capacity and scientific leadership. This includes expanding studies on duck distribution, validating the return on investment in predator management and duck production, and setting the stage for a future campaign rooted in rigorous science.
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.
Supports the development, implementation, and administration of compensation programs. They assist with analytical research, data management, and program administration, while also providing support to various teams within the organization. Conducts market research and data analysis to inform compensation strategies, including salary surveys, job evaluations, and compensation benchmarking.
Seeking a Customer Success Representative to join the team who will provide sales support, customer service, and manage orders for an assigned territory of Sales Representatives and Fox Authorized Wholesale Dealers. As a level II support agent, you will also provide support to Fox E-Commerce consumers when called into action during peak support periods of the year.
Field Operations is the primary fundraising structure of the RMEF. Regional directors oversee local volunteer chapters in organizing fundraising events, primarily banquets and other event activities, to support the continued operation of RMEF and finance elk and wildlife conservation projects. In addition to event-based fundraising, regional directors should work within their region on volunteer recruitment, retention, and training. Regional directors in designated elk states serve as the chair of their respective state project advisory committee from which conservation project recommendations are developed for RMEF funding.
Looking for a Creative Coordinator that will serve as the central hub for organizing and managing creative projects across the marketing department. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on planning, can juggle multiple projects at once, and enjoys working cross-functionally with teams across the organization. You’ll lead with tenacity and will be the go-to person for project intake, sprint planning, and ongoing project management. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining its Digital Asset Management (DAM) and the Monday.com platforms to ensure projects move smoothly from concept to completion.
The incumbent will work on governmental relations matters for SCI on matters involving state laws and regulations related to hunting within the U.S., within the Western region of the U.S. This position routinely handles highly sensitive, confidential, legal information. The environment is fast paced and constantly changing. Incumbents are called upon to be resourceful problem solvers, resolve conflicting priorities, and maintain professional decorum. The position routinely interacts with Boards, committees, national and international agencies. Knowledge base must include bylaws, state, federal and international laws relating to hunting and wildlife conservation.
All applicants should demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, hunting as an essential part of biologically sound and ethically responsible international wildlife management. The ideal candidate will have an existing knowledge of SCI’s current programs and mission, and be passionate about hunter’s rights.
The Guide & Outfitter Liaison represents SCI to the Professional Guide & Outfitter Associations (G&O Associations) in the United States, Canada, Africa and other countries as assigned, as well as serving as the communications conduit to SCI from the G&O community when warranted and practical. The Liaison informs and educates all members of the G & O Associations as to the benefits of membership in SCI, benefits of exhibiting at the SCI International Hunters Convention, encourages participation in the SCI Auction donation program (for SCI exhibitors) and informing the professionals as to the successful Hunter Advocacy, Conservation, and other meaningful and pertinent programs the Club accomplishes. The Liaison will report on the activities of the Club and be an advocate and spokesman for SCI. The Liaison is responsible for establishing and maintaining an exhibit at every G&O meeting that SCI attends, actively solicit memberships in SCI from attendees present.
The Events Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the Moultrie Mobile brand experience across various platforms and events. This position is charged with orchestrating the brand's presence in the market, ensuring its brand standards are not only met but exceeded in every customer interaction. From trade shows to digital events, the Events Manager will collaborate closely with marketing, sales, product development, and retail teams to deliver memorable brand experiences that drive awareness and growth on brand, on budget, and on time.
The Retail Community Coordinator will play a key role in driving foot traffic to its retail brand store(s) by developing and executing innovative strategies. This individual will be responsible for increasing brand awareness, driving store traffic, customer engagement, and in-store sales through events and corporate sales orders. The Retail Community Coordinator will work closely with store management, the marketing team and external partners to deliver impactful campaigns and events that attract both new and repeat customers. In this role, they will be responsible for strategizing and executing retail marketing, driving store traffic and building relationships in the community.
Additionally, they are also responsible for leading the sales floor and making sure that we always present its brand stores in their best image. This individual works in partnership with the Inventory Lead and Sales Lead in store to ensure that the entire leadership team is speaking to one vision in store. While they will operate from the place of community and marketing, they will need to ensure always that the needs of the sales floor come first. This role combines marketing expertise with hands-on leadership in managing the day-to-day operations of the sales floor. The individual will collaborate with store management to execute marketing initiatives while leading a team to provide exceptional service and meet sales goals.
This position is responsible for the production of graphic materials and the design of publications like newspapers or/and magazines. Provides technical support and pre-flighting for publications if required.
All applicants should demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, hunting as an essential part of biologically sound and ethically responsible international wildlife management. The ideal candidate will have an existing knowledge of SCI’s current programs and mission and be passionate about hunter’s rights.
Seeking a part-time Field Director to execute program services. As a Field Director the candidate will organize volunteers and conduct membership events. Additionally, the Field Director will act as a liaison between all regional activities and National Headquarters. Guidance and resources will be provided by National Headquarters to help you succeed at delivering remarkable events. This part-time position could develop into a full-time salaried position.
The National Deer Association is seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Intern to help grow its online reach and engage with the deer-hunting and conservation community. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in outdoor communications, content creation, and social media management.
As the Director of social media at Brunt, you’ll lead the strategy and programming across its owned social media channels, with the goal of creating compelling stories to efficiently drive brand awareness and build a healthy funnel of follower acquisition.
Reporting to the Chief Brand Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in growing BRUNT Workwear brand affinity and ensuring the company’s brand identity remains consistent through all social media endeavors.
In addition, this role will also lead special projects for its CEO, Eric Girouard, where his personal social media channels are involved.
Looking for a Marketing Leader to join the Sitka Gear team. In this role, you will build the multi-year marketing campaign strategy in alignment to the marketing roadmap. This person will support the optimization of acquisition and retention efforts for new and existing media types. This position will be located at its facility in Bozeman Montana, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs. Relocation assistance may be offered for this role.
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.
The Staff Accountant will work diligently to ensure the continued financial and operational integrity of the company. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a variety of sectors and fields, such as retail, supply chain, and audit.
This career requires significant organizational skills, the ability to communicate clearly, the ability to balance multiple projects at once, and deliver on timelines.
Archery
Trouble shoot and operator the drawbench machine, ensure products meet quality standards and specifications, visual inspections.
Responsible for setting up and maintaining various shaft and arrow production machines including calibrating product and making the necessary machine adjustments to ensure a quality product.
Daily cash receipt application in accounting system and reconciliation with daily bank reports. Working with the credit team to make AR collection calls to customers. Accept customer credit card payments over the phone and answer customer questions as needed or route calls to appropriate credit personnel. Enter detailed notes in computer system to document all customer correspondence. Process credit memos while following approval processes. Send out invoices or credit memos as needed to customers. Assist AR & Credit personnel with filing to keep filing system current.
The Customer Relations Representative will manage all aspects of customer account management, including receiving and processing customer orders, addressing inquiries and complaints, and offering technical advice on products and services. This role is essential in building and maintaining positive customer relationships while supporting various internal departments.
Fishing
If you love turning numbers into results and helping a business stay financially strong, this one’s for you! As an Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist, you’ll be a key player in keeping our cash flowing and our financials healthy. You’ll track down unpaid invoices, clear up payment variances, and work closely with customers to ensure every line adds up. Think of yourself as the behind-the-scenes champion of our balance sheet!
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Midwest Sales Representative at Mustad Fishing. The Sales Representative will be responsible for managing sales activities in the Midwest region. The role will be based in the Midwest with the flexibility to work from home with travel.
Partner with the Store Manager to execute the strategic vision of our outlet store. You'll energize and empower the team, foster a customer-first mindset, and help drive operational excellence. This role is a unique chance to lead in a fast-paced, outdoor-lifestyle retail environment that celebrates innovation and customer connection.
Are you passionate about e-Commerce, digital merchandising, and delivering an exceptional online shopping experience? As a Site Merchandiser at Pure Fishing, you’ll be responsible for optimizing product discoverability, managing content, and enhancing the consumer journey across multiple Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) websites. You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure its digital storefronts are engaging, seamless, and conversion-driven. If you love the balance of data, creativity, and strategy, this role is for you!
The Assistant Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the Manager to ensure all aspects of the business including sales, staff management, guest services, and daily operations work in concert to deliver a consistently memorable fishing experience for the guest. This position requires a strong work ethic, flexible scheduling, excellent communication & interpersonal skills, and a passion for the outdoors. The Assistant Manager directly assists with supervising the Guest Services staff and assists with the River Patrol, Housekeeping, and Maintenances staffs in the Manager’s absence. The Assistant Manager helps oversee and administer corporate technology systems, marketing, and social media accounts.
The General Manager is responsible for the seamless operation and overall success of Cliff Dwellers Lodge, Kayak Horseshoe Bend, and Lees Ferry Anglers. This role oversees daily operations, including front desk, restaurant, housekeeping, general store, kayak activities, and guest services. They are the steward of company culture, guest satisfaction, and team morale. The General Manager ensures effective collaboration, proactive property management, and consistent alignment with business goals. The GM will work out of the general office at the lodge and is expected to work a regular schedule of at least 40 hours each week.
As a Reel Repair Technician, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional service to the customers by performing high-quality repairs with speed and precision. You'll collaborate closely with the Customer Service and Parts teams and occasionally connect with Product Innovation and Production departments regarding reel performance and product improvements.
You’ll also have direct interaction with customers—whether by phone, email, or in person—offering technical support and product insights.
Seeking a passionate and creative Social Media Manager to join the team at Mayfly Outdoors. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing the social media strategy to enhance brand awareness and engage its community of outdoor enthusiasts. This position is vital in promoting its mission and products while fostering a vibrant online presence.
Are you a design student with a passion for creativity, an eye for detail, and a love for the outdoors? As a Graphic Design Intern at Pure Fishing, you’ll dive into hands-on design projects that bring its iconic brands to life. Whether you’re working on packaging concepts, logos, or marketing materials, this is your chance to turn your ideas into real-world impact—all while learning from a talented and collaborative team in its Columbia, SC office.
Are you passionate about e-commerce, digital merchandising, and creating seamless shopping experiences? As an E-commerce Site Merchandising Manager at Pure Fishing, you’ll play a key role in optimizing its direct-to-consumer (DTC) websites for multiple iconic brands. You’ll be responsible for curating product assortments, enhancing site navigation, and driving online sales, all while ensuring that its digital storefronts deliver an exceptional customer experience. If you’re equal parts creative visionary and data-driven strategist, this is the role for you!
Miscellaneous
The Government Sales Representative will be responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining business relationships with current and prospective customers and optimizing the customer service experience.
Grunt Style's wholesale business is expanding rapidly, and we are on a mission to amplify our brand through a growing network of premium specialty retail partners. As the Sales Manager, Specialty Retail, you will own the day-to-day sales operations and growth for our boutique and independent account base. You'll leverage technology (Shopify, B2B, Klaviyo email marketing) and cross-functional teams to build scalable sales systems, support custom and corporate programs with institutional buyers (military, fire, police), and drive exceptional sell-through.
In your role as an Accounting Manager – M&E Controlling, you will be responsible for overseeing cost controlling functions around cost of sales, such as controlling raw material and energy, M&E 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.
Deliver high quality multi-platform projects using Microsoft development frameworks. Demonstrate highly effective approaches to object-oriented software development based on industry best practices. Design, build, test and maintain scalable, secure, and testable code. Create programming documentation and maintain existing documentation, and unit testing.
Work with the dev team, product owners, and stakeholders to get clarification on business requirements, break down large problems into small workable chunks and then implement solutions including code development and database design. Monitor and support Moultrie Mobile production cloud infrastructure. Stay abreast in the latest industry best practices, tools, and patterns. Assist in resolving critical production issues. Mentor new and more junior team members.
PRADCO is looking for a Software Engineer to contribute to its growing e-commerce business. The engineer will be supporting its ecommerce platform by updating the application, writing HTML, CSS and JavaScript for customer facing storefront features as well as writing backend code to integrate the platform with other systems. The position is a well-rounded role providing experience in the many layers of web software development.
The Software Engineer position is a great opportunity to hone skills in many areas of web development, platform security and project management. The position is available for remote work, providing flexibility in time management and location. If you want to grow with a small team as we expand the capabilities of its business, please apply.
Oversees all government affairs activities including federal and state legislative and regulatory actions, lobbying at all levels, litigation and international affairs. This position travels up 30% of the time, including to the SCI annual convention, site visits, Board Meetings, and any other trade shows or events of interest to or supported by SCI/F or Sporting Conservation International.
All applicants should demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, hunting as an essential part of biologically sound and ethically responsible international wildlife management. The ideal candidate will have an existing knowledge of SCI’s current programs and mission and be passionate about hunter’s rights.
Seeking a customer-obsessed UX Designer to help craft intuitive, accessible, and visually appealing digital experiences. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, utilizing data and user insights to enhance its website and digital products.
In this role, you’ll contribute to creating intuitive user interfaces that meet the needs of BRUNT customers. You’ll leverage customer insights, market research, and site data to inform your designs and improve the user experience. Through continuous testing, iteration, and innovation, you’ll help ensure a best-in-class, customer-centric experience on BRUNT’s website.
This position will require you to have a solid understanding of Azure and Microsoft development technologies. This team member will act as a full stack developer working from the database through the backend to the client side. You will also work with product development and other software teams to ensure the completion of visions and timelines set by the business.
This position is responsible for soliciting expiring, expired members, and specialized selected member list to renew or upgrade their Safari Club International membership. This position requires making a significant number of outbound phone calls each day and sending follow-up communications as necessary based on a provided membership database. An integral function of this position is to maintain and implement a plan that includes strategies for continued improvement to reach higher retention rates. This position requires a results-driven, self-motivated individual that is motivated on a sales-incentivized basis.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This position travels up 35% of the time, including to the SCI annual convention and any other trade shows or events of interest to SCI/F or supported by SCI/F.
All applicants should demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, hunting as an essential part of biologically sound and ethically responsible international wildlife management. The ideal candidate will have an existing knowledge of SCI’s current programs and mission and be passionate about hunter’s rights.
Social Media Intern (Unpaid) – National Deer Association – Remote – Part Time