You can get outdoor gear just about anywhere. But if you shop at the wrong store, you’ll end up taking the wrong equipment with you. The outdoor experts at Joe’s are committed to delivering quality products that are perfectly suited to your specific adventure.
Every team member at Joe’s is an expert in their department. From ski fittings to selecting the right fishing rod, our experts know the sport and know how to set you up with exactly what you need to enjoy the outdoors to the fullest. We also know how to talk to you like outdoor companions, not like the pushy or impatient sales people you’ll find at the big box stores. And a lot of times we beat them on price too.
Joe’s Sporting Goods delivers high-quality outdoor gear at a great value to customers throughout the U.S. Our physical store in St. Paul, Minnesota, is staffed by experts who are passionate about what they do outdoors. Home to the best ski shop and gun shop in the Midwest, Joe’s provides the custom fittings, tune ups, cleanings, and advice you need to be at the top of your game.
From left to right: Jorden Rauscher (son of Joe Rauscher), Jason Gohdes (son-in-law of Joe Rauscher), Joe Rauscher (owner), Carrie Ogaard (sister of Joe & Jim), Jim Rauscher (owner), and Jenner Rauscher (son of Joe Rauscher).
A long history of outdoor enthusiasts
Joe’s started as a Buick repair garage in 1930. When founder Joseph J. Rauscher recognized his customers’ need for live bait, he began selling minnows. The garage soon became known as Joe’s Live Bait and quickly grew to include a wide range of outdoor activities. In August 1959, Joe’s son and daughter-in-law Joseph D. and Loretta Rauscher purchased the store. They added the ski business in 1963 and continued to expand the store through several additions.
The current Joe’s Sporting Goods store opened in August 2003, and our online store followed soon after to serve customers nationwide. Today the store is owned by Joseph H. and James Rauscher, sons of Joe and Loretta. As a family-owned and operated business since the beginning, we’re committed to providing our customers with the highest quality, best value, and finest service in the outdoor industry. If you’re passionate about the outdoors, you can always count on Joe’s to get you there.
Enjoying the outdoors together
There are a lot of reasons people spend time outdoors: to get in touch with nature, to spend time with others, to better themselves, or to be active. No matter what your reason, we want to be with you. We are committed to staying active within our community by participating, organizing, and donating our time and efforts to a wide variety of events and organizations. Here are some of the many organizations we actively support in their mission:
