Gander Mountain Co.  is planning to open a 52,000-square-foot store in Valdosta, GA, that’s expected to serve as a model for a smaller concept to reach small-to-mid-size markets across the country.

The store opening was first reported by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Typical Gander Mountain stores range from 50,000 to 60,000 square feet, although it has some superstores reaching 80,000 square feet.

The store is expected to open in late 2012.