Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) has joined the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) as a Silver-level corporate partner. PWS also donated a MK114 Mod 2 rifle and BDE 556k suppressor for SAF's October sweeps program, supporting SAF's legal efforts including two upcoming Supreme Court cases on assault weapon bans.
The South Carolina Waterfowl Association launched its 2026 Mega Conservation Education Raffle offering over $290,000 in prizes, including vehicles from Midlands Chevy Dealers and Bentley Pontoons, to fund wildlife education programs at its Wildlife Education Center in Pinewood. Ticket sales continue through December 15.
SCI Foundation completed the first national-scale leopard assessment in Botswana from September 2022 through December 2024, surveying 20 sites with over 1,000 trail cameras and identifying 434 individual leopards. The study estimated Botswana's leopard population at approximately 6,262 and provides wildlife managers with site-specific data for sustainable management decisions.
The African Wildlife Consultative Forum, Safari Club International Foundation's flagship event, will convene November 15-21 in Arusha, Tanzania, with 110 registered delegates. The forum will address sustainable wildlife use, featuring discussions on African elephant, rhinoceros, lion, and leopard conservation, with participation from Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, and Tanzania's government.
The Mule Deer Foundation and Infinite Outdoors announced their Access Granted partnership has generated $92,805 year-to-date, potentially unlocking access to 185,610 acres of landlocked public land. The initiative supports habitat restoration and wildlife corridors while connecting outdoor enthusiasts with conservation opportunities across western landscapes.
Delta Waterfowl launched a new Planned Giving Department to help members secure waterfowl conservation's future through legacy gifts. Eric Lindstrom and Bob Benson lead efforts offering estate planning options that provide tax advantages while funding habitat conservation, duck production research, and hunting access initiatives.
The USA Clay Target League announced the launch of the USA Youth Club Clay Target League, enabling students in grades 6-12 to participate on youth group and local club teams outside the traditional school system. The program allows 4-H, FFA, scouting troops, and non-school-affiliated teams to join using the League's ClayTargetGO! platform.
Safari Club International's Political Action Committee (SCI-PAC) announced endorsements of 106 candidates for U.S. Senate and House offices who support hunting, fishing, and science-based conservation. SCI-PAC and its superPAC, the Hunter Action Fund, have raised over seven figures to support pro-hunting candidates in the midterm elections.
Safari Club International (SCI) expressed disappointment with a Los Angeles County Superior Court ruling dismissing its challenge to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Catalina Island Conservancy's permit authorizing eradication of Catalina Island's mule deer population. SCI, alongside HOWL For Wildlife and the Coalition to Save Catalina Island Deer, argued the project lacked adequate environmental review and public scrutiny.
The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action announced Winchester Ammunition as an official partner of the 2026 NRA Gun Bus Battleground Tour, which will visit 13 states with over 60 planned stops through Election Day 2026. Winchester Ammunition, known as "The American Legend," is the leading small-caliber ammunition brand and largest supplier to the U.S. military.
Mule Deer Foundation President and CEO Greg Sheehan has been appointed to the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council, representing big game hunting interests. Sheehan brings extensive wildlife conservation experience from his previous roles with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Bureau of Land Management.
Women for Gun Rights held its inaugural 2026 National Summit in Washington, D.C., bringing together more than 120 attendees for three days of advocacy and education. The event featured a Gala, Capitol rally, White House briefing, and public recitations of the Second Amendment, with participation from ATF Director Robert Cekada and Representatives Andrew Clyde, Pat Harrigan, and Mark Haridopolos.
Outdoor Mentors announces the retirement of founder Mike Christensen, who established the organization in 2002 and expanded it to ten states. CEO Dr. Scott Petrie and Board Chair Eric Dinger praised Christensen's two decades of youth mentorship, hunting advocacy, and conservation education. Christensen will remain involved as an Emeritus Advisor.
Whitetails Unlimited offers complimentary Whitetail Watch signs and decals as part of an anti-poaching initiative to improve hunter/landowner relations. PVC signs measure 11.25 inches and feature red and black printing, with matching 3.5-inch decals also available for nationwide use.
Sturm, Ruger & Co. has contributed over $1 million to MidwayUSA Foundation, supporting youth shooting sports programs nationwide. Every dollar raised has been matched by MidwayUSA Foundation, creating endowed funds for teams to receive sustainable annual grants for generations to come.
Savage Arms donated five limited-production Axis 2 Pro 250th Edition rifles to the International Hunter Education Association–USA to support hunter education nationwide. The first rifle will be offered through a raffle beginning October 1, with proceeds supporting programs, instructors, and educational initiatives across the country.
The National Bowhunter Education Foundation appointed Aaron Nickson as Arkansas State Chairman, Richard English for California, and Alan Jones for Washington state. These State Chairmen will work with local game and fish professionals to provide IBEP/ICEP bowhunter education courses and serve as liaisons with local bowhunters.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation President and CEO Kyle Weaver accepted a nomination to serve on the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council, continuing RMEF's distinction on the federal advisory group dating back five presidential administrations. The council provides recommendations to President Trump on wildlife conservation, hunting, and public access.
Safari Club International applauds the reestablishment of the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council, with Chris Tymeson and Mark Moore representing SCI as council and alternate members. The federal advisory council provides recommendations to the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture on wildlife conservation, hunting, shooting sports, and public access.
The U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) has joined the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) as a Diamond-level corporate partner. The partnership combines SAF's legal action protecting Second Amendment rights with USCCA's education, training, and legal defense services for its 860,000 members nationwide.