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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001171843-14-002628
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20140530
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20140530
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20140530

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000788329
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	 [3949]
		IRS NUMBER:				391536083
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			WI
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-16255
		FILM NUMBER:		14878129

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		555 MAIN STREET
		CITY:			RACINE
		STATE:			WI
		ZIP:			53403-1015
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2626316600

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		555 MAIN STREET
		STREET 2:		STE 023
		CITY:			RACINE
		STATE:			WI
		ZIP:			53403-1015

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	JOHNSON WORLDWIDE ASSOCIATES INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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		<p align="center"><b>UNITED STATES</b><br>
			<b>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</b><br>
			<b>Washington, D.C. 20549</b></p>
		<p align="center"><b>FORM 8-K</b></p>
		<p align="center"><font size="2"><b>CURRENT REPORT</b><br>
				<b>Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of<br>
					The Securities Exchange Act of 1934</b></font></p>
		<p align="center"><font size="2">Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): <u>May 30, 2014</u></font></p>
		<p align="center"><font size="4"><b><u>Johnson Outdoors</u></b></font><br>
			<font size="2">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</font></p>
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					<td width="32%" align="center"><font size="2"><u>Wisconsin</u></font></td>
					<td width="3%"><font size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
					<td width="32%" align="center"><font size="2"><u>0-16255</u></font></td>
					<td width="3%"><font size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
					<td width="32%" align="center"><font size="2"><u>39-1536083</u></font></td>
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					<td width="32%" align="center"><font size="2">(State or other jurisdiction<br>
							of incorporation) </font></td>
					<td width="3%"><font size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
					<td width="32%" align="center"><font size="2">(Commission File Number) </font></td>
					<td width="3%"><font size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
					<td width="32%" align="center"><font size="2">(IRS Employer<br>
							Identification No.) </font></td>
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			<font size="2"><u>555 Main Street, Racine, Wisconsin&nbsp;53403</u></font><br>
			<font size="2">(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)</font></div>
		<p align="center"><font size="2"><u>(262) 631-6600</u></font><br>
			<font size="2">(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)</font></p>
		<p align="center"><font size="2"><u>Not Applicable</u></font><br>
			<font size="2">(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)</font></p>
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				<td colspan="3"><font size="2">Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:</font></td>
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				<td colspan="3"><font size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
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				<td nowrap><font size="2">[ &nbsp;&nbsp;]</font>&nbsp;</td>
				<td nowrap><font size="2">Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) </font></td>
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				<td width="2%"><font size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
				<td nowrap><font size="2">[ &nbsp;&nbsp;]</font>&nbsp;</td>
				<td nowrap><font size="2">Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) </font></td>
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				<td width="2%"><font size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
				<td nowrap><font size="2">[ &nbsp;&nbsp;]</font>&nbsp;</td>
				<td nowrap><font size="2">Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) </font></td>
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				<td width="2%"><font size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
				<td nowrap><font size="2">[ &nbsp;&nbsp;]</font>&nbsp;</td>
				<td nowrap><font size="2">Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) </font></td>
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			<p><font size="2"><b>Section 7 - Regulation FD</b></font></p>
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		<p><font size="2"><b><p><font size="3"><b>Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.</b></font></p></b></font></p>
		<p><font size="2"><P >
	On May 30, 2014, Johnson Outdoors Inc. (the &#034;Company&#034;) issued a press release announcing approval by the Board of Directors of a quarterly cash dividend payable on July 24, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 10, 2014 (the &#034;Press Release&#034;). A copy of the Press Release is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K Report as Exhibit 99.1.</P>
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	The information in this Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be &#034;filed&#034; for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#034;Exchange Act&#034;), or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise stated in such filing.</P>
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			<p><font size="2"><b>Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits</b></font></p>
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		<p><font size="2"><b><p><font size="3"><b>Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.</b></font></p></b></font></p>
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					<font style="font-size:12px;">(d)</font></p>
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					<font style="font-size:12px;">Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:</font></p>
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					<font style="font-size:12px;">99.1</font></p>
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					<font style="font-size:12px;">Press Release Dated May 30, 2014.</font></p>
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		<p align="center"><b><font size="2">SIGNATURES</font></b></p>
		<p><font size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.</font></p>
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				<td width="50%"><font size="2">&nbsp;</font></td>
				<td colspan="2"><font size="3"><b>Johnson Outdoors</b></font><br>
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				<td width="50%"><font size="2">Date: May 30, 2014</font><br>
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				<td width="3%"><font size="2">By: &nbsp;</font></td>
				<td width="47%"><font size="2"><u>/s/ DAVID W. JOHNSON</u><br>
					David W. Johnson<br>
					<i>Vice President and Chief Financial Officer</i></font></td>
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			<p><b><font size="2">JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.</font></b></p>
			<p><font size="2"><b>Exhibit Index to Current Report on Form 8-K</b></font></p>
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					<font style="font-size:12px;">99.1</font></p>
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					<font style="font-size:12px;">Press Release Dated May 30, 2014.</font></p>
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<html><head><title>Johnson Outdoors Announces Cash Dividend</title></head><body><p align="right">EXHIBIT 99.1</p><h3 align="center">Johnson Outdoors Announces Cash Dividend</h3><p>RACINE, Wis., May 30, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <strong>Johnson Outdoors Inc. </strong>(Nasdaq:JOUT), a global leader in innovative outdoor recreation equipment products, today announced approval by the Board of Directors of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per Class A share and $0.068 per Class B share. The quarterly cash dividend is payable on July 24, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 10, 2014.</p><p>
	<strong><u>A</u></strong><strong><u>BOUT</u></strong><strong><u> J</u></strong><strong><u>OHNSON</u></strong><strong><u> O</u></strong><strong><u>UTDOORS</u></strong><strong><u> I</u></strong><strong><u>NC</u></strong><strong><u>.</u></strong></p><p>
	<strong>J</strong><strong>OHNSON </strong><strong>O</strong><strong>UTDOORS</strong> is a leading global outdoor recreation company that turns ideas into adventure with innovative, top-quality products. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving and Outdoor Gear. Johnson Outdoors' familiar brands include, among others: Old Town<sup>&#174;</sup> canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak<sup>&#8482;</sup> and Necky<sup>&#174;</sup> kayaks; Carlisle<sup>&#174;</sup> paddles; Extrasport<sup>&#174;</sup> personal flotation devices; Minn Kota<sup>&#174;</sup> motors; Cannon<sup>&#174;</sup> downriggers; Humminbird<sup>&#174; </sup>marine electronics; LakeMaster<sup>&#174;</sup> electronic charts; SCUBAPRO<sup>&#174;</sup> and SUBGEAR<sup>&#174; </sup>dive equipment; Silva<sup>&#174;</sup> compasses; Jetboil<sup>&#174; </sup>outdoor cooking systems; and Eureka!<sup>&#174;</sup> camping and hiking equipment.</p><p align="center">
	<strong>Visit Johnson Outdoors at </strong><strong>http://www.johnsonoutdoors.com</strong></p><p>
	<strong><u>S</u></strong><strong><u>AFE </u></strong><strong><u>H</u></strong><strong><u>ARBOR</u></strong><strong><u> S</u></strong><strong><u>TATEMENT</u></strong></p><p>
	Certain matters discussed in this press release are "forward-looking statements," intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical fact are considered forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as "anticipate,'' "believe,'' "could,'' "expect,'' "intend,'' "may,'' "planned,'' "potential,'' "should,'' "will,'' "would'' or the negative of those terms or other words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those currently anticipated. Factors that could affect actual results or outcomes include changes in economic conditions, consumer confidence levels and discretionary spending patterns in key markets; the Company's continued success in implementing its strategic plan, including its targeted sales growth platforms and focus on innovation; the Company's success in integrating strategic acquisitions; litigation costs related to actions of and disputes with third parties, including competitors; the Company's continued success in working capital management and cost-structure reductions; the Company's ongoing success in meeting financial covenants in its credit agreements with lenders; risk of future write-downs of goodwill or other intangible assets; ability of the Company's customers to meet payment obligations; movements in foreign currencies, interest rates and commodity costs; the success of suppliers and customers; the ability of the Company to deploy its capital successfully; adverse weather conditions; and other risks and uncertainties identified in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.</p><pre>CONTACT: AT JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.
         DAVID JOHNSON
         VP &amp; CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
         262-631-6600

         CYNTHIA GEORGESON
         VP - WORLDWIDE COMMUNICATION
         262-631-6600</pre></body></html>
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