Hunt Tech, LLC announced that its HUNT Refined Repellent line will be stocked in Academy Sports + Outdoors stores in the first quarter of 2027, marking the product's debut in a major retail chain after being sold through roughly 650 independent retailers. The launch follows the company's October 30, 2026 press release. The repellent is marketed as DEET free and scent free, offering hunters an alternative to traditional chemical repellents as they head into the upcoming season.