Sportsman's Warehouse

4.3
1386 reviews
The front entrance of Sportsman's Warehouse in Ankeny

About

Sporting Goods StoreFishing StoreSportsman's Warehouse
Open since 2003, Sportsman’s Warehouse in Ankeny, IA is near Saylorville Lake, Des Moines River, and Skunk Rivers. National gunsmithing services are now available! If you like hunting, we’re here to get you all set up with everything you need. Popular pursuits include whitetail deer, turkey, pheasant, quail, and coyote. If fishing is more your speed, we have all of your tackle to catch the bass, bluegill, trout, crappie, catfish, or walleye that you’re after. We also carry plenty of supplies for boating, camping, and archery. Our shop services are available to spool reels, mount and boresight rifle scopes, clean guns, cut arrows, tune bows in our 11-yard archery lane, anything covered by your Firearm Service Plan, and any other equipment you bring in that we have experience with. Whether it’s a cold, snowy winter or a humid summer day, we’ve got the seasonal accessories to fit your outdoor adventure. While you’re in the area, be sure to check out local events like the Iowa State Fair, Ankeny Summerfest, RAGBRAI, Indianola Balloon Festival, Iowa Deer Classic, Tri-State Rodeo, Cinch Rodeo, and the Adel Sweet Corn Festival.

Details

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  • Mobile paymentsAvailable
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  • Accepts checksNot available

Location

Sportsman's Warehouse
921 SE Oralabor Road, Ankeny, IA
50021, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
1,386 reviews
5 stars
805
4 stars
372
3 stars
119
2 stars
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1 star
54

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Feedback on staff is mixed; while some customers praised friendly and knowledgeable service, others reported unprofessional behavior and lack of assistance.

Product Availability

Many customers expressed frustration over the store's inconsistent inventory, often not having the items they were looking for.

Store Environment

The store is generally described as clean and well-organized, but some customers noted it was understaffed, leading to long wait times.

Pricing

Customers found prices to be competitive, but some felt certain items were overpriced.
  • CR
    Carol R-Bauer
    Dec 28, 2025
    5.0
    We found some great Christmas gifts at Sportsman's and some good deals as well!
  • DG
    Dennis Goff
    Dec 7, 2025
    5.0
    Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
  • LC
    Lisa Christensen
    Dec 6, 2025
    5.0
    Great staff, and very friendly! Theybhelped me find exactly what I needed for what I needed.
  • JL
    joe large
    Dec 5, 2025
    5.0
    Went in to get a hunting license. They were very helpful and friendly.
  • JB
    Johnny B
    Dec 1, 2025
    2.0
    Never have what im looking for. Lots of showroom floor but nothing I want. Been there hold a dozen times and only ever bought a few bullet cases. No good selection.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sportsman's Warehouse

What types of outdoor activities does Sportsman's Warehouse in Ankeny support?

Sportsman's Warehouse supports hunting for whitetail deer, turkey, pheasant, quail, and coyote as well as fishing for bass, bluegill, trout, crappie, catfish, and walleye. They also carry supplies for boating, camping, and archery.

Does Sportsman's Warehouse offer gunsmithing services?

Yes, the Ankeny location offers national gunsmithing services including spool reels, mounting and boresighting rifle scopes, gun cleaning, arrow cutting, and bow tuning.