Cabela’s has announced plans to open its second store in the Kansas City metropolitan area and the first on the Missouri side of the state line.

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Cabela’s has announced plans to open its second store in the Kansas City metropolitan area and the first on the Missouri side of the state line.The chain, which specializes in selling equipment for hunting, fishing and camping, will open a 70,000-square-foot store in Lee’s Summit next year.Mayor Randall Rhoads said he’s excited for his city and the new big box store, which will bring about 150 new jobs.“It encourages people to be active and get outside,” he said.The new store, which will be located near Interstate 470 and Missouri Highway 50, will be designed around a concept that cuts costs. It will be roughly a third of the size of the store in Kansas City, Kansas, but will still feature outdoor environments and taxidermy mounts.“I hope people don’t expect to see a lot of boats and stuff out front,” Rhoads said. “It’s a different store format, but I think it’s going to be very successful. We are excited, very excited, to have them here.”Other people who were in the area Thursday are also excited.“I just don’t have to drive that far anymore to go to Cabela’s and get the stuff I need,” said Rodrigo Pulido. “So it will be awesome.”Cindy White, of Lee’s Summit, said she doesn’t expect to shop there much.“I’d still go to Bass Pro (Shop). I really would. They are just cheaper. It’s not 10 minutes down the road,” she said.“I’ve no loyalty to any of them in particular, whatever is convenient,” said Randy Tracy of Lee’s Summit. “It depends on what I’m looking for. If they have it, I’ll look online first.”The new store could be open by fall 2017.