Richard N. Cabela

Richard N. Cabela
Born
Richard Neil Cabela

(1936-10-08)October 8, 1936
DiedFebruary 17, 2014(2014-02-17) (aged 77)
Other namesDick Cabela
OccupationEntrepreneur
Known forCabela's co-founder

Richard Neil "Dick" Cabela (October 8, 1936 – February 17, 2014) was an American entrepreneur, best known as a co-founder of Cabela's, a leading outfitter of outdoor sporting and recreational goods. He stated that his business was inspired by his bout with polio and a deep love of hunting and fishing. He was also described as "a vocal supporter of the National Rifle Association of America" and a hunter who decorated his home with taxidermic wildlife.