If you tried to log into Camofire in late 2025 and found the site offline, you’re not alone. Hunters across the country have been asking the same question: is Camofire gone for good? The short answer is yes — and here’s what actually happened.
Camofire Has Closed — What the Official Statements Say
This is not a rumor or forum speculation. The closure came directly from the company itself.
BlackOvis published a Facebook post stating: “It’s with a heavy heart that we share that BlackOvis and Camofire are closing operations. As of now, BlackOvis has ceased operations.” That post came from the official BlackOvis Facebook page — not a third-party account or a community group.
Customers also received a direct email in early October 2025. According to TEOSGear, that email stated: “We have officially closed our doors and are no longer in business.” Shortly after that communication went out, both BlackOvis.com and Camofire.com went offline.
Distractify confirmed the same closure announcement in their coverage, and hunting forums quickly filled with posts reacting to the news. A Facebook hunting group thread titled “RIP Camofire.com/Black Ovis” had members confirming that both businesses were gone.
The closure is confirmed. There’s no sign of a relaunch, a rebrand, or ongoing operations as of the latest reporting.
Camofire and BlackOvis Were the Same Operation
To understand why both sites shut down at the same time, you need to understand how they were connected.
Camofire was a daily flash-sale site. It offered hunting and outdoor gear at 40–70% off through rotating, time-limited deals. It wasn’t a traditional storefront — if you missed the deal window, it was gone. That format made it popular with hunters looking for discounted optics, archery gear, and backcountry equipment.
BlackOvis operated differently. It was a more conventional online hunting gear retailer — a place where you could browse and buy without a countdown clock. But the two brands were not independent businesses. They shared the same ownership and management. Kendall Card, discussed as a key figure in both brands in a YouTube interview, was central to operations at both companies.
When BlackOvis ceased operations, Camofire followed immediately. They were the same business running two storefronts. That’s why the closure email came from BlackOvis but referenced both brands, and why both domains went dark at the same time.
What Led to the Shutdown
Here’s where things get less clear — and it’s worth being honest about what’s confirmed versus what’s still murky.
No detailed official explanation has been released by ownership or management beyond the closure announcement itself. TEOSGear confirmed this directly: there’s been no formal public statement explaining the financial or legal reasons behind the shutdown.
What does exist is a YouTube interview titled “Camofire & BlackOvis: Tug Of War” featuring Kendall Card. In that interview, the speaker describes a bankruptcy filing on Monday, October 20th and discusses a conflict between prior ownership and an acquiring party — a dispute over control of the brands that he frames as a “tug of war.”
That account offers useful context, but it’s important to treat it carefully. It represents the speaker’s version of events. It has not been verified through court documents or any formal corporate statements. The interview gives you a framework for understanding what may have happened — an acquisition that went wrong, a bankruptcy filing, and a business that couldn’t survive the dispute — but the full picture has not been made public.
What we do know for certain: the business is closed, the sites are down, and the closure was communicated through official channels.
What This Means If You Have an Open Order, Return, or Gift Card
This is probably the most practical section for anyone directly affected. The honest reality is that the closure email did not give customers a clear path forward. There were no detailed instructions for handling open orders, returns, or gift cards — customers were essentially left to figure it out on their own.
Here’s the most useful guidance based on what’s known:
Open Orders Not Yet Delivered
If you placed an order that was never delivered, contact your credit card company or bank immediately and dispute the charge. Don’t wait. Most card issuers have a dispute window, and the longer you delay, the more limited your options become. This is the fastest and most reliable path to getting your money back.
Warranty Claims on Products You Already Received
If you bought a product through Camofire that’s still under a manufacturer’s warranty, go directly to the manufacturer. Camofire was a retailer — the warranty belongs to the brand that made the product, not the site that sold it. Find your original order confirmation email and use that as proof of purchase when you contact the manufacturer.
Keep every order email you have. Those confirmation emails are now your only documentation. The site is gone, so there’s no logging in to retrieve order history.
Gift Cards and Store Credit
This is the hardest situation. When a retailer closes — especially in bankruptcy — gift cards and store credits are often unrecoverable. They typically become unsecured claims against the business, which means gift card holders are last in line if there are any assets to distribute.
Check for any bankruptcy court filings related to BlackOvis or Camofire. If a formal bankruptcy process is underway, there may be a claims process for creditors. That’s not a guarantee of recovery, but it’s worth checking. A bankruptcy attorney or your state’s consumer protection office can point you in the right direction.
Why the App and Facebook Page Still Show Up
You may have noticed that the Camofire app is still listed in the App Store, or that the Camofire Facebook page still shows contact information and may even display an “Open now” status. That doesn’t mean the business is operating.
Think of it like a closed restaurant that still appears on Google Maps. The digital footprint lingers long after the doors shut. App store listings and social media pages don’t automatically update when a business closes. The official Facebook posts and customer emails are what matter — and those clearly confirm the closure.
Where to Find Alternatives to Camofire
Camofire filled a specific niche: deep discounts on quality hunting gear through a daily deal format. That exact model is hard to replace directly, because very few retailers run the same rotating flash-sale structure for hunting equipment.
That said, there are practical options for finding discounted gear:
- Clearance and outlet sections at major hunting retailers like Sportsman’s Warehouse, Bass Pro Shops, and Cabela’s regularly carry discounted inventory.
- Email alerts from brands you trust are one of the better ways to catch sales without constantly checking sites manually.
- Manufacturer direct sales — many hunting gear brands run their own seasonal promotions and clearance events that rival what Camofire offered.
- Online hunting forums often share deal alerts, especially for optics and archery gear where prices vary widely across retailers.
The hunting gear discount market hasn’t disappeared — it’s just more fragmented now without a central flash-sale hub. Finding deals requires a bit more legwork than Camofire’s single-site format required.
The Bottom Line
Camofire is closed. The shutdown was confirmed through official BlackOvis communications — both a Facebook post and a direct email to customers — in early October 2025. Both Camofire.com and BlackOvis.com went offline shortly after. The two brands shared ownership and management, so when one closed, both did.
The specific financial and legal reasons behind the closure have not been fully disclosed publicly. A YouTube interview with Kendall Card references a bankruptcy filing and an ownership dispute, but that account hasn’t been independently verified through court records or formal statements.
If you have an open order, dispute the charge with your card issuer now. If you have warranty questions, contact the manufacturer directly with your order confirmation email. If you have gift cards, check for bankruptcy proceedings and understand that recovery is uncertain.
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The hunting gear market will adjust. Camofire had a loyal user base and a model that worked for years. Its closure leaves a gap — but understanding what happened is the first step to knowing where to go from here.
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