Jay's Sporting Goods

Jay's Sporting Goods Jay's Sporting Goods is Michigan's Original Outdoor Superstore! The year was 1968. But, it was a very tough beginning at Jay’s Gun Shop. underfoot!
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Webster’s New World Dictionary defines tradition as “the handing down of stories, beliefs, customs, etc. from generation to generation.” From what it once was to what it has become today, it’s obvious that the founder of Jay’s Sporting Goods, Jay Poet, was a firm believer in the tradition of family, as well as the traditional values of treating his customers with a certain degree of respect he fel

t should be part and parcel of the business whenever someone shopped at Jay’s Sporting Goods. Jay’s quest to fulfill his dream of developing a first class sporting goods store began nearly thirty years ago, in a small garage on 7th Street in Clare, Michigan. A shooter and lifelong hunter and angler, he sold a fair amount of guns, ammunition and reloading supplies, seeking to fill the void left by the disappearance of the small town gun shops where every customer was known by name, and their favorite ammunition was always in good supply. About that time, Jay said, “It was hard work. I was putting in 80, 90 hours a week”. That his approach quickly gained acceptance was evident by the response to their direct mail. Arlene, Jay’s wife, hand-typed every envelope in their living room and continually mailed flyers to their growing list of customers with seven year old son Jeff and infant son J.J.

Due to poor weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, Jay's will be CLOSED in both CLARE and GA***RD today, Decem...
12/26/2025

Due to poor weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, Jay's will be CLOSED in both CLARE and GA***RD today, December 26th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please keep an eye on our social media feeds for further updates. Thank you and we hope you had a Merry Christmas.

04/12/2024

Due to a power outage we will be closed for the remainder of the evening. We plan on being open tomorrow. Please call or check back here before making the trip.

01/05/2024

Facebook update!! If you are not following our main page, Jay's Sporting Goods feel free to do so, otherwise when the merge takes place you will automatically be a follower! Don't forget to also follow us on Instagram!

12/31/2023

From the bottom of our hearts, we'd like to take a moment to thank all of our wonderful customers for another great year. If you have a few minutes to spare, please check out this one!

Otter Outdoors, manufacturer of the popular Otter Fish House and Otter Sled, remains committed to building high quality ...
12/27/2023

Otter Outdoors, manufacturer of the popular Otter Fish House and Otter Sled, remains committed to building high quality innovative ice fishing equipment. Otter’s ultra-durable Pro and XT Sleds are used and abused. A full range of portable shelters, from the toasty warm Xtreme Thermal XT PRO X-OVER Series to the popular XT X-OVER Series in Cottage, Cabin, Lodge and Resort models provide frozen water fishermen with the ultimate in comfort, portability, and organization on ice.

As snowflakes fall and carols fill the air, Christmas whispers a timeless tale—a celebration of giving, the grace of Jes...
12/25/2023

As snowflakes fall and carols fill the air, Christmas whispers a timeless tale—a celebration of giving, the grace of Jesus, and the magic woven into believing. May our hearts echo the true melody of the season: love wrapped in acts of kindness, faith, and the joy of shared blessings. Merry Christmas from all of us here at Jay's.

12/24/2023

Please help us identify this individual. They left some things at our store and we'd love to make sure they get returned to them. It appears they may not be a fan of Christmas. If you know this person, please reach out to us!

Whether you’re a hardcore angler that spends weeks on the ice at a time or a true first-timer taking the family out for ...
12/22/2023

Whether you’re a hardcore angler that spends weeks on the ice at a time or a true first-timer taking the family out for the weekend, Clam has everything you need to enjoy a comfortable, memorable experience – while catching plenty of fish in the process.

Address

1151 S. Otsego Ave.
Gaylord, MI
49735

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+19897051339

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Webster’s New World Dictionary defines tradition as “the handing down of stories, beliefs, customs, etc. from generation to generation.” From what it once was to what it has become today, it’s obvious that the founder of Jay’s Sporting Goods, Jay Poet, was a firm believer in the tradition of family, as well as the traditional values of treating his customers with a certain degree of respect he felt should be part and parcel of the business whenever someone shopped at Jay’s Sporting Goods. Jay’s quest to fulfill his dream of developing a first class sporting goods store began nearly thirty years ago, in a small garage on 7th Street in Clare, Michigan. The year was 1968. A shooter and lifelong hunter and angler, he sold a fair amount of guns, ammunition and reloading supplies, seeking to fill the void left by the disappearance of the small town gun shops where every customer was known by name, and their favorite ammunition was always in good supply. But, it was a very tough beginning at Jay’s Gun Shop. About that time, Jay said, “It was hard work. I was putting in 80, 90 hours a week”. That his approach quickly gained acceptance was evident by the response to their direct mail. Arlene, Jay’s wife, hand-typed every envelope in their living room and continually mailed flyers to their growing list of customers with seven year old son Jeff and infant son J.J. underfoot.!