You’ll find bargain ice fishing shelters all year round. Look for end-of-season run-outs and end-of-model run-outs for great prices. Believe me, the moment the mercury gets super low, you’ll care less about prices if you want to keep fishing. Buying shelters after you’ve just had a freezing ice fishing experience is the same as grocery shopping when you’re hungry. You’ll spend more than you need. Plan based on what you need, research, and then purchase.