Timely trends and tactical advice for outfitters, using data from May 1 – July 6, 2025. Using our Central Data Hub, we’ve compiled early season reservation data from across the industry into a comprehensive mid-season report. Below is a summary of where things stand, and how we recommend outfitters respond as we barrel into
What Outfitters Can Expect from Working with Zebulon When you sign on with Zebulon, you’re not stepping into a rigid, stuffy playbook. You’re stepping into a living, breathing relationship. Here at Zebulon, we always have a plan – but we don’t follow a script. Jump in as we share the typical meeting flow with
If you’ve ever spoken with a member of the Zebulon team, we’ve probably given you a book recommendation (or two). We constantly seek out top business books, because we’re hungry to learn all we can to put our motto of “work smart, have fun, make money” into practice. Our Library The following is a
Welcome to the archives of our "Data Snacks" series. Feeling Hungry? Grab a Data Snack! Zebulon's Central Data Hub is an immensely powerful tool for us and our clients. Our dashboards allow us to zoom out to see bigger-picture industry trends, while also allowing us to drill down to the tiniest, outfit-specific detail. However,
‘Tis the season! Each year, between when Q1 wraps up and before the summer season gets into full swing, Zebulon publishes our Scout Report. In these reports, we show highlights of the data we’ve amassed, and we make crazy-accurate predictions for our clients as well as the greater industry. Read on for our full
What does Zebulon do? What does Zebulon do? Well, we'll ask you a question. What do you want for your outfit? That is what we do. Zebulon LLC is a catalyst that elevates our industry and its people through innovation, leadership development, and financial planning. Simply said, Zebulon helps outfitters work smart, have fun,
In the market for hiring a great manager? Welcome to the club! Bringing someone into an outfitting leadership role requires more than just finding the right personality with relevant experience. It means using a structured, intentional approach to set them – and you – up for success. As such, one of the most effective
We’re proud to announce the launch of Zebulon's central data hub for outfitters! Thanks to our new central data hub, and the hard work of our team, Zebulon clients are gaining business and industry insights like they’ve never seen before. Putting Data To Good Use Here at Zebulon, we’re intimately familiar with both the
At Zebulon LLC, we believe the best way to grow an outdoor adventure business is through collaboration, accountability, and access to cutting-edge industry data. That's why in September 2023 we launched The Eddy, our unique, non-competitive peer group designed specifically for outfit owners and leaders to pursue business growth alongside like-minded individuals. Eddy members
Employee engagement and satisfaction surveys are integral tools for improving workforce demeanor, efforts, and production. When properly implemented, a well-crafted engagement survey can give everyone a boost, from the most entry-level worker to the most veteran river rider. Satisfaction surveys can even lead to growing your outfit’s bottom line. At Zebulon, we like to
