Gander Mountain announces opening a store this fall in Montgomery, AL which will be it's 8th location in the state.

The new Gander Mountain in Montgomery will be located in an existing 44,000-square-foot store in the Promenade Montgomery North shopping center, just south of I-85 on Eastern Blvd.

“Gander Mountain is already a well-known and trusted name in Alabama among those who love the outdoors, and who enjoy great traditions like hunting, fishing, hiking, boating and camping,” said Gander Mountain's President and CEO David Pratt. “We are thrilled to bring a new Gander Mountain store to Montgomery, and to give our friends in the region more opportunities to experience our top-quality gear and knowledgeable service at great prices.”

“As a community comprised of avid outdoor enthusiasts and situated on some of America's most pristine outdoor resources, we welcome Gander Mountain to the Capital of Dreams,” said Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange “A high-caliber retailer of this type is a great addition to our city. Their expansion to our Eastern Bypass is another indication of our growth and revitalization and a testament to the strength of our business friendly policies, which continue leading to more jobs for the citizens of our All-America City.”

“We appreciate the warm welcome we have received from the people in Montgomery and look forward to the grand opening of our eighth Alabama store in the fall,” said Eric Jacobsen, Gander Mountain's Executive Vice President and Director of Real Estate.