The best sporting goods shops in Johnston County

Carolina Crickets is a small family farm in Dunn raising live feeder crickets and Dubia Roaches that are farm direct, shipped fresh, and covered by a live arrival guarantee between 40 and 85 F. 4% protein, plus a simple nutrition calculator so you order just what your pet needs.

From the Dunn newsletter, October 13, 2026

From shooting and archery to waterfowl and hunting essentials, Springhill Outfitters backs you up with firearm services and FFL transfers plus fan-favorite brands like Yeti, Turtlebox, and Shibumi. Swing by this week to restock calls and decoys, dial in your gear, and treat yourself to a cooler that laughs at August.

From the Smithfield newsletter, October 17, 2026

Whether you're coaching rec ball, ordering for your squad, or just need your name stitched on a hoodie, Earl Boykin Sports Inc is locally owned and specializes in team uniforms, apparel, sports equipment, and monogramming.

From the Rocky Mount newsletter, October 22, 2026

Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

Family-owned EZ Bait & Tackle keeps Goldsboro anglers dialed with fresh and saltwater bait, proven rigs and a wall of lures and rods that actually catch. Swing by this week for Gika Rigs, Catch the Fever rods, and EZ3 Cat Gear, then go make your fishing buddies suspicious.

From the Goldsboro newsletter, October 9, 2026

At Four Seasons Sports, Eastern NC’s full-service firearms store since 1992, you’ll find new and pre-owned guns, a huge variety of reloading powders and gear, plus a staff that actually listens. Bring questions or that forgotten safe-queen, they’ll trade or help you make it shine.

From the Goldsboro newsletter, October 15, 2026

Cut'Em Down Waterfowl is the local spot to tune up your kit, with turkey and duck calls, realistic decoys, waders, chokes, optics, and camo. They’ve also got dog gear, blinds, and sharp branded tees, so if you stop in this week, opening morning feels handled.

From the Rocky Mount newsletter, October 10, 2026

Chain known for its large, wilderness-themed stores & wide array of hunting, fishing & outdoor gear.

Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

Retail chain stocking equipment, clothing & footwear for sports, fitness & outdoor recreation.

Retail chain stocking equipment, clothing & footwear for sports, fitness & outdoor recreation.

Whether you’re sneaking off to Toisnot Reservoir or drifting Contentnea Creek, Kampers Lodge Bait & Tackle has live bait (worms, minnows), hooks, line, rods, ice, and snacks, plus maps and local know-how on where they’re biting. Non-campers can pop in too, then go make that fish story true.

From the Rocky Mount newsletter, October 21, 2026