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The 2026 Deer Hunting Conference and Expo, hosted by Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, takes place August 15 at Metro Tech Springlake Campus in Oklahoma City. The all-day event features 35 breakout sessions, industry experts, and vendor tables, with early bird attendees receiving a HuntStand PRO subscription.

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources hosts the 31st annual Saginaw Bay Waterfowl & Outdoor Festival August 1-2 at Bay City State Park, featuring free family activities, over 50 vendors, hunting clinics, and the Michigan Duck Stamp competition. The festival celebrates waterfowl heritage and wetland conservation with support from Ducks Unlimited, Michigan Duck Hunters Association, and other sponsors.

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Hunting & Fishing Night returns to Truist Park on August 29, 2026, with Realtree, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the Atlanta Braves celebrating outdoor tradition and conservation. Ticket proceeds support the Georgia Natural Resources Foundation, with interactive exhibits, live animal encounters, and limited-edition Realtree APX camo Braves jerseys for the first 15,000 fans.

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Judge Roger T. Benitez (Ret.) will deliver the keynote address at the 41st annual Gun Rights Policy Conference on September 25-27 in Dallas. Co-hosted by the Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, the event features speakers including Brandon Herrera, Cam Edwards, and representatives from the ATF, NRA, and Silencer Shop.

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The Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) planning committee announced additional speakers for the 41st annual event scheduled for September 25-27 in Dallas, including Brandon Herrera, ATF Director Robert Cekada, and ATF Chief Counsel Robert Leider. Co-hosted by the Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, the conference features leading Second Amendment experts and advocates.

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SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Cabela's in Hamburg, Pennsylvania on July 11-12, followed by Bass Pro Shops in Harrisburg on July 18-19. The free event features hands-on firearm and archery experiences, product demonstrations, and outdoor education for women, families, and enthusiasts of all skill levels.

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Wildlife for Tomorrow announces the 28th Annual Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame Induction Banquet on August 22, 2026, at The Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park. The event honors inductees including Leland "Bill" Brake, Mark Hullinger, James Marquardt (posthumously), John Millican, and the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available.

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