The Arizona Game and Fish Department hosts its annual free Outdoor Expo March 28-29 at Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix, featuring over 120 exhibitors, live wildlife ambassadors, fishing activities, shooting sports, and prize drawings from Marsupial Gear, No Excuse Hunting and Outdoors, and Umarex USA.
Maxim Defense will exhibit at the first annual Sharkapalooza 2nd Amendment Festival & Range Day on March 13-14, 2026, at Gun Craft Range in Ruskin, Florida. Attendees can test fire the SDX RFLX and PDX-SD integrated suppressor systems at the Maxim shooting lane, with suppressors available for pickup once tax stamps are approved.
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing will participate in Gun Owners of America's inaugural GEAR event, hosting a 1,500-yard long-range shooting experience. The event brings together firearms enthusiasts and industry leaders for education and community engagement, with Barrett showcasing precision rifle platforms and providing hands-on instruction.
Michigan's DNR Outdoor Skills Academy offers walleye and steelhead fishing classes throughout March at various locations including the Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit and Mitchell State Park. The Outdoor Adventure Center also hosts its annual Lumberjack Days celebration March 26-29, featuring educational programs, dining, ax throwing, and a pancake run.
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman camp at Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp offers women 18 and older the opportunity to learn fishing, backpacking, photography, and more. Two Beyond BOW sessions focus on fly fishing and backpacking for $150 per person, including meals and lodging. Applications close March 31.
The Arkansas Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers hosts the Black Bear Bonanza on March 7 at Benton County Fairgrounds Auditorium, featuring presentations by the American Bear Foundation, AGFC biologist Spencer Daniels, and personalities from the "Bear Grease" podcast including Ryan Callaghan, John Newcomb, and Brent Reaves. The event celebrates Arkansas's black bear conservation success and raises funds for AGFC research.
Safari Club International Foundation participated in SCI's Nashville convention, hosting the Conservation Leadership Award Gala sponsored by Beretta, where Lee Anderson received the prestigious award. The foundation also hosted the Sables Brunch, Veterans Breakfast honoring service members, and welcomed 20 university students from Kansas State and Auburn University to its growing University Program.
Rack Madness, a family-friendly event hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation on March 4 in Oklahoma City, offers free antler and horn scoring. The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Foundation and Oklahoma State Game Warden Association are giving away lifetime hunting and fishing licenses to participants.
Women for Gun Rights hosted 12 social media personalities with over 13 million combined followers at WOFT in Orlando, Florida for hands-on firearms training. Participants received instruction on firearm safety, situational awareness, and Second Amendment issues. Sponsors included 1st Phorm and CZ-USA.
Safari Club International's Nashville convention exceeded expectations with over 900 exhibitors and thousands of attendees from around the world. The event featured educational sessions, auctions, and celebrations highlighting hunting heritage and conservation, with SCI leadership emphasizing the convention's role in advancing the organization's mission to protect hunting freedom and fund conservation worldwide.
SLG2, Inc.'s Shoot Like A Girl experience will visit Bass Pro Shops in Gainesville, Florida on February 28-March 1, 2026, offering women, families, and outdoor enthusiasts a safe introduction to shooting sports with certified female instructors, FATS simulators, and archery activities.
Primary Arms Optics will exhibit at Paraclete Consulting Group's live-fire range event on March 13th-14th, 2026, showcasing the PLx HTX-1 Enclosed Reflex Sight and PLxC 1.5-12x36 FFP RDB Rifle Scope at the Secure America Now Training Center in Texas.
The inaugural Grid Iron Defense Symposium will convene March 13 in Ft. Lauderdale as a private forum bringing together NFL athletes, military operators, and defense technology leaders including Darley, Chariot Defense, MVP Robotics, and others. Proceeds benefit the Boulder Crest Foundation, Navy SEAL Foundation, and Green Beret Foundation.
Patoka Lake is hosting a women-only outdoor skills event May 15–17 for ages 16 and older. Activities include archery, kayaking, Dutch oven cooking, wilderness survival, hunting 101, trap shooting, and more. Registration costs $85 and closes April 15.
The Dallas Safari Club's 2026 Convention & Sporting Expo in Atlanta drew attendees from 43 countries and all 50 U.S. states, featuring nearly 700 exhibitors and keynote speaker Shane Mahoney. Georgia Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Walter Rabon received the DSC Conservation Trailblazer Award, while newly installed CEO Russell Stacy highlighted the event's success and announced future conventions in Atlanta and Texas.
Gun Owners of America (GOA) announces GEAR, a two-day outdoor summit combining firearms training and overlanding experiences at Merus Adventure Park in Texas on April 25–26, 2026. The event features live-fire training, guided trail runs, and family activities across 5,500 acres, designed for freedom-minded Americans seeking hands-on skill-building and community connection.
The National Wild Turkey Federation's 50th anniversary celebration features a women-led Safety Social on February 14 at The Nashville Palace, hosted by Dianna Muller of Women for Gun Rights and Britt Winston of 2A Daddy. The event covers firearms fundamentals, personal safety, and Second Amendment education with networking opportunities.
Rack Madness on March 4 at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters offers professional antler scoring for white-tailed and mule deer, elk, antelope, and bear. The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Foundation and Oklahoma State Game Warden Association are giving away lifetime hunting and fishing licenses, with hourly prize drawings throughout the event.
The South Carolina Waterfowl Association will host its Sportsman's Ball on February 13 and Duck Shuck on February 14, 2026, in Mount Pleasant. Both events feature live music, auctions, and raffles, with proceeds supporting SCWA's wildlife conservation and youth education programs.
SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 12-15, 2026, as part of the 2026 Grand Safety Tour. The free, family-friendly event features firearms training using FATS by InVeris simulators, archery instruction, and product demonstrations from partners including Beretta, GLOCK, Vortex Optics, and Springfield Armory.