Sports Afield Trophy Properties
| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real estate |
| Predecessor | Cabela's Trophy Properties, LLC |
| Founded | February 2004 |
| Founder | Dennis Highby (inspiration) |
| Fate | Acquired by Sports Afield in 2014 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States |
| Parent | Sports Afield |
Sports Afield Trophy Properties, previously known as Cabela's Trophy Properties, LLC, operates as an independent real estate listing division under Sports Afield, a publication focused on outdoor activities. Originally established by Cabela's, the well-known American retailer specializing in outdoor gear, the company was sold to Sports Afield in 2014.
History
Cabela's Trophy Properties was initiated in February 2004, inspired by CEO Dennis Highby's difficulty in locating nationwide recreational property listings. The enterprise functioned as a specialized listing platform for a select group of brokers, without participating directly in property transactions.
In 2007, the Montana Wildlife Federation (MWF) raised objections to Cabela's Trophy Properties, citing concerns that sales of recreational lands—including significant wildlife areas like the Weaver Ranch near Winnett, Montana—were limiting public hunting access by removing properties from programs such as Montana's Block Management Program (BMP). Following consultations with MWF and other stakeholders, the company revised its marketing strategy in 2008 to emphasize conservation efforts and maintain public land access.
The real estate operations under Cabela's concluded in March 2014 when Sports Afield acquired the business. Richard Cabela notably acknowledged that his company's initial advertising success was linked to Sports Afield magazine, which contributed significantly to his sales growth. After the acquisition, the firm was renamed Sports Afield Trophy Properties.