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By Kristi Major
HALE– Local resident Eric Reilly turned his passion for hunting and fishing into reality with the opening of Reilly Outdoors LLC in February 2025 on M-65, just south of town. With help from his wife Kylie, the shop offers a wide range of hunting, archery, and fishing gear, including bait, feed, and blinds.
Reilly supports local youth in outdoor sports and sponsored the 2025 Perchville Fishing Tournament. The store features a 20–30-yard indoor archery range, leagues, and monthly CPL classes.
A standout feature is the self-serve, after-hours live bait room, stocked daily and open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Behind the store, an 18-acre property includes a mile-long trail with 20 3D archery targets. New leagues begin in May.
Reilly said deer season has been his busiest time of year. Currently closed on Mondays, they will be open 7 days a week this fall. Located at 106 M-65, just north of the 55/65 intersection. For info on leagues or CPL certification classes call 989-254-7351.
