I don't hold my breath trying to find a deal on anything hunting related. I have no loyalties to any one store. If I'm in a place and they have something I think I need I'll buy it there and not worry if I could save a couple bucks elsewhere.
That being said, I've had nothing but good luck as far as knowledgable employees at Cabela's, Scheels in IA city, or smaller places like R&R. Gander Mtn in Davenport on the other hand - I'm not sure those guys know where they're at let alone what the merchandise is supposed to be used for.