Lewis and Clark County, Montana Local News

Business

Bob Ward’s Sports & Outdoors to Close Helena Store by 2025 Year-End

Bob Ward’s Sports & Outdoors announced its Helena location at 3323 Dredge Drive will close by December 31, 2025, with a storewide liquidation sale running through year‑end and gift cards remaining valid. Leadership said the move reflects aligning operations with market conditions; other Montana stores in Missoula, Bozeman and Hamilton will remain open and company officials are assisting Helena staff with job placement options.

Sarah Chen

•2 min read•02:02 PM

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Approximately 73,000 residents

County Seat

Helena, Montana

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3,498 square miles in west-central Montana

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