Hunting landscape at dawn along the Great Lakes
Mentor, Ohio Since Day One

We Don't Sell Gear.
We Arm Decisions.

Every piece of equipment we carry has been tested, trusted, and recommended by hunters who depend on it when the season starts. That's the Great Lakes standard.

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7249
Center St
44060
Mentor, OH
Local
& Trusted
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Who We Are
Great Lakes Game Emporium storefront in Mentor
Interior of the hunting gear shop
Shelves stocked with hunting and archery equipment
Bow and arrow display

A Store Built on
the Trail, Not the Shelf.

Great Lakes Game Emporium isn't a big-box warehouse with aisles of unlabeled boxes. We're a purpose-built shop on Center Street in Mentor, designed for people who want to talk to someone who knows the difference between a 28-inch and 30-inch draw length — and why it matters.

Every product on our walls and shelves has earned its place. We stock the brands hunters actually trust and carry the accessories that make the difference between a season full of memories and one spent wishing you'd brought something else.

Expert Fitting & Sight-In Services
Get your bow set up correctly the first time.
Locally Owned, Regionally Knowledgeable
We hunt these woods too — your gear choices benefit from that.
Complete Outdoor Essentials
From boots to blinds, calls to cameras — one stop, properly selected.
What We Offer

Services That Go Beyond
the Checkout Counter.

We don't just point you down an aisle. Our team provides hands-on support before, during, and after your purchase — because the right gear only works when it's set up right.

Bow Fitting & Tuning

Comprehensive bow setup including draw weight adjustment, let-off tuning, rest alignment, and sight installation — done right, not rushed.

Sight-In & Range Support

Bring your setup and we'll help you zero in — literally. Get your scope or sight calibrated so your first shot counts when it matters.

Gear Consultation

Not sure what you need for deer season, turkey hunting, or bowhunting? Talk to us. We'll match your situation to the right equipment — no upselling, just honest advice.

License & Permit Assistance

Ohio hunting and fishing licenses, permits, and tags — handled in-store so you can focus on the season, not the paperwork.

Camouflage & Field Gear

From ground blinds and tree stand accessories to scent control and field dresses — everything you need to stay hidden and comfortable in the field.

Beginner & Youth Programs

Getting someone new into the outdoors? We help first-time hunters and young archers find the right starting point — with patience and zero judgment.

What We Carry

Gear That Holds Up
When It Counts.

We don't stock everything. We stock what works — and what our customers tell us to keep in rotation season after season.

Compound bows available at the store
Precision
Bows & Arrows
Compound, recurve, and crossbows — plus arrows, broadheads, and targets.
Firearms and optics selection
Accuracy
Firearms & Optics
Rifles, shotguns, scopes, and mounting services for every hunting discipline.
Camouflage clothing and field gear
Stealth
Camouflage & Clothing
Full-season apparel, scent control, and field clothing from top outdoor brands.
Outdoor and camping equipment
Endurance
Boots & Backpacks
Footwear, packs, blinds, and everything that keeps you in the field longer.

Trusted brands we carry

Hoyt HOYT Mathews CROSSBOW Vortex MOLLE Sitka
Community

Heard on the
Range & in the Woods.

Our customers don't just shop here — they return. That's the kind of loyalty you build by getting it right the first time.

"Brought my son in for his first bow setup and the staff took the time to get everything perfect. They didn't rush us, didn't push the most expensive option — just made sure he was comfortable and confident. That's the kind of store this is."

M.R.
Mentor Resident
Bowhunter

"I've hunted the Great Lakes region for over twenty years and this is the only shop I trust for my gear. They know what works out here and they won't sell you something that won't hold up when conditions get tough."

D.K.
Lake County Hunter
Deer & Turkey

"As a woman entering the hunting world, I was nervous about walking into a gun store. The team here made me feel completely welcome and helped me find exactly what I needed without any attitude. Highly recommend to anyone."

S.T.
Ashtabula County
First-Time Hunter
Misty morning trail in the Great Lakes region
Ready to Gear Up?

Your Next Season Starts
With the Right Equipment.

Stop guessing. Start hunting. Come see us on Center Street and let us help you get equipped the right way.

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Visit the Emporium

Address
7249 Center St
Mentor, OH 44060-4907
Hours
Please call ahead for current hours.
Walk-ins welcome during business hours.

Send Us a Message

Have a question about our gear, services, or hours? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you.

Map showing Great Lakes Game Emporium location in Mentor, Ohio
Great Lakes Game Emporium
7249 Center St, Mentor
Ohio 44060-4907
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