What is Cabela's's return window?

Cabela's allows returns within 60 days of purchase of purchase. Most items purchased through catalog or online can be returned for exchange or refund by mail or in-store within 60 days of purchase with valid proof of purchase Items returned after 60 days are accepted on an inspection basis only Returns can be made to either Bass Pro Shops or Cabela's, regardless of where the item was originally purchased All items must be returned within the country in which they were purchased (for Canadian purchases) For in-store returns, original receipt or order number and form of photo ID may be required

Do I need a receipt to return items at Cabela's?

Receipt requirement: lookup available. Refund to the original method of payment (with receipt within 60 days). Store credit (for returns without a receipt within 60 days). Exchange for the same product (if available, within 60 days with or without a receipt). Gift card (for online orders paid with PayPal returned in-store).

What items cannot be returned at Cabela's?

Online orders paid with PayPal returned in-store can only be exchanged or refunded as a gift card. Purchases made at Sunglass Hut locations within retail stores must be returned to those specific locations within 30 days of purchase. Merchandise purchased from cabelas.ca or at a Cabela’s retail location in Canada must be returned to Cabela’s Canada. Gasoline-powered items and drones are ineligible for return if they have been used, show signs of use, or if oil or fuel has been added. Gasoline-powered items and drones may be returned in unused condition within 60 days with the original sales receipt, original packaging, manuals, and accessories. Some bikes are subject to a restocking fee. No returns are accepted on Firearms, black-powder guns, ammunition, black-powder, gunpowder, primers, reloading lead and brass, bullets, binary explosives, treestands, and mouth calls; all sales of these products are final. Boats, motors, trailers, ATVs/UTVs, parts, and any other products purchased through TRACKER MARINE® or other boating centers are subject to separate return policies and/or warranties available through those centers.

How will I get my refund from Cabela's?

Refund to the original method of payment (with receipt within 60 days). Store credit (for returns without a receipt within 60 days). Exchange for the same product (if available, within 60 days with or without a receipt). Gift card (for online orders paid with PayPal returned in-store)

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Cabela's Return Policy

Last verified: 2026-03-19

Official Cabela's PolicyVerified

help.cabelas.com/returns-ea2da3e6/what-is-your-return-policy-0f7504b3

2026-03-19

Summary

Cabela's offers a 60 days of purchase return window on most items. Most items purchased through catalog or online can be returned for exchange or refund by mail or in-store within 60 days of purchase with valid proof of purchase. Receipt is not strictly required — purchases can be looked up. Refunds are issued via refund to the original method of payment (with receipt within 60 days) or store credit (for returns without a receipt within 60 days). Notable exceptions include online orders paid with paypal returned in-store can only be exchanged or refunded as a gift card, purchases made at sunglass hut locations within retail stores must be returned to those specific locations within 30 days of purchase, merchandise purchased from cabelas.ca or at a cabela’s retail location in canada must be returned to cabela’s canada, and more.

Return Window

60 days of purchase

Receipt

lookup available

Return Conditions

Most items purchased through catalog or online can be returned for exchange or refund by mail or in-store within 60 days of purchase with valid proof of purchase
Items returned after 60 days are accepted on an inspection basis only
Returns can be made to either Bass Pro Shops or Cabela's, regardless of where the item was originally purchased
All items must be returned within the country in which they were purchased (for Canadian purchases)
For in-store returns, original receipt or order number and form of photo ID may be required

Refund Methods

Refund to the original method of payment (with receipt within 60 days)
Store credit (for returns without a receipt within 60 days)
Exchange for the same product (if available, within 60 days with or without a receipt)
Gift card (for online orders paid with PayPal returned in-store)

Exceptions & Restrictions

Online orders paid with PayPal returned in-store can only be exchanged or refunded as a gift card
Purchases made at Sunglass Hut locations within retail stores must be returned to those specific locations within 30 days of purchase
Merchandise purchased from cabelas.ca or at a Cabela’s retail location in Canada must be returned to Cabela’s Canada
Gasoline-powered items and drones are ineligible for return if they have been used, show signs of use, or if oil or fuel has been added
Gasoline-powered items and drones may be returned in unused condition within 60 days with the original sales receipt, original packaging, manuals, and accessories
Some bikes are subject to a restocking fee
No returns are accepted on Firearms, black-powder guns, ammunition, black-powder, gunpowder, primers, reloading lead and brass, bullets, binary explosives, treestands, and mouth calls; all sales of these products are final
Boats, motors, trailers, ATVs/UTVs, parts, and any other products purchased through TRACKER MARINE® or other boating centers are subject to separate return policies and/or warranties available through those centers

Additional Notes

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s proprietary branded merchandise carries a one (1) year warranty against manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship
Boats, trailers, and ATVs/UTVs repairs are facilitated within the manufacturer's warranty period
The company will make every attempt to process returns without ID, but in some instances, ID will be required

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