4 Established Outdoor Media Titles – Southwest Montana | $127K Revenue

Location: Bozeman, Montana (Remote-Operable)

Asking Price: $95,000 

2025 Gross Revenue: $127,000 

2025 SDE (Owner-Operator): $58,257 

The Opportunity: A Premier Portfolio in America’s Outdoor Mecca

Acquire a high-margin portfolio of four niche outdoor-recreation publications serving the booming Montana market. This complete asset package includes long-standing print and digital titles, extensive email lists, and a massive library of creative content. 

Strategically located in Southwest Montana—one of the fastest-growing outdoor recreation regions in the U.S.—these titles capture a highly desirable demographic of avid anglers, hunters, newcomers, and outdoor enthusiasts. 

The Portfolio: Four Niche Market Leaders

1. Cast Fishing Guide (Print + Digital): The go-to annual resource for Southwest Montana residents and visiting anglers. 

2. Stalk Hunting Guide (Print + Digital): A trusted annual guide for DIY hunters and visiting sportsmen. 

3. Blue Light Outdoor Guide (Print + Digital): An annual publication specifically targeting Bozeman newcomers, students, and outdoor visitors. 

4. Montana Fly Fishing Magazine (MFFM) (Digital Only): A high-upside, statewide semi-annual digital title reaching avid anglers and out-of-state property owners. 

By The Numbers: Strong Engagement & Margins

• Total Revenue: $127,000 (2025) with a strong 56.9% Gross Margin. 

• Print Circulation: 22,500 across all physical titles. 

• Digital Reach: 40,000 digital circulation with 17,200 active email subscribers. 

• Social Footprint: 21,650 followers across established channels. 

What’s Included: $50K+ in Creative Assets

This is a debt-free, asset-based sale including: 

• Creative Content: 2,000+ royalty-free images and 400+ full-rights articles ready for republication. 

• Design Infrastructure: Complete source files for every issue and all publication websites/domains. 

• Physical Infrastructure: Distribution racks, labels, and established placement routes. 

• Sales Pipeline: Advertiser contact lists, renewal calendars, and established rate cards. 

Growth & Revenue Model

The portfolio operates on an advertiser-supported model including print/digital display ads, e-newsletter sponsorships, and social media promotions. 

Immediate Expansion Levers:

• Cross-Title Bundling: Sell unified advertising packages across all four titles at once. 

• Digital Upselling: Monetize the 17,200+ email subscribers through sponsored newsletters and digital add-ons. 

• Custom Publishing: Explore contract work for regional tourism groups and outdoor nonprofits. 

Reason for Sale & Ideal Buyer

The seller, Outside Media Group, is re-focusing on its flagship publication, Outside Bozeman. These niche titles are profitable and growing but require dedicated attention to reach their full potential. 

The ideal buyer is a hands-on owner-operator comfortable with sales and editorial coordination, or an existing media platform looking to instantly dominate the Montana outdoor market. 

 

Transaction Details:

• Seller Financing: Open to discussion based on deal structure. 

• Transition Support: Seller will provide handoff support for ad renewals, production calendars, and advertiser introductions. 

• Next Steps: An NDA is required before the release of proforma financials.