Seventeen candidates will compete for seven Indiana FFA state officer positions during the 97th Indiana FFA State Convention on June 15-18 in Noblesville. The elected officers will oversee chapter development, host leadership events, and represent FFA values across Indiana.
Savage Arms has reached a $1 million milestone in fundraising for youth shooting sports through its partnership with MidwayUSA Foundation since 2020. The company's firearms are used in MidwayUSA Foundation's fundraising programs, with matched donations supporting youth shooting teams and endowments nationwide.
Vortex and Hunter Constantine have partnered to release a limited-edition Vortex Constantine Carry Belt, with 250 units available. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Second Amendment Foundation's legal and educational efforts.
The Mule Deer Foundation applauds the U.S. Department of the Interior's proposal to expand hunting and fishing access on National Wildlife Refuges, making over 92 million acres available for sportsmen and women. The initiative would create more than 1,450 new hunting and sport fishing opportunities across 111 field stations, reinforcing hunting and angling as conservation tools.
The South Carolina Waterfowl Association officially launched its 31st summer of Camp Woodie at the SCWA Wildlife Education Center in Pinewood. The 2026 season features new amenities including a multi-lane climbing tower and expanded adventure programming, with Education Programs Director Jami Lisenby emphasizing the camp's mission to foster lasting connections to nature and conservation.
Safari Club International (SCI) praised President Trump's Executive Order revoking restrictions on motorized access to federal lands originally imposed by Presidents Nixon and Carter. SCI CEO W. Laird Hamberlin stated the order aligns federal policy with Congressional intent through the Dingell Act and EXPLORE Act, promoting hunting and outdoor recreation access.
The Mule Deer Foundation received $2.9 million from California's Wildlife Conservation Board to remove or modify 61 miles of fencing in northeast California. Partnering with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and U.S. Forest Service, the project will improve habitat connectivity for mule deer, pronghorn antelope, and elk through 2029.
Dead Air Silencers has renewed its Silver-level corporate partnership with the Second Amendment Foundation. The suppressor manufacturer, founded in 2014, also provides products for SAF's monthly sweepstakes and event giveaways to support Second Amendment advocacy efforts.
Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) issued a joint letter warning Virginia law enforcement and officials that the state's universal background check law remains subject to a permanent injunction in Wilson v. Hanley and cannot be enforced. GOA and allies will defend the injunction in court today before Judge Frank Patrick Yeatts as Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones seeks to dissolve it.
Ducks Unlimited elected Dr. Rex Schulz as its 48th president and Bob Spoerl as chairman of the board at the organization's 89th National Convention in Tampa, Florida. Fourteen new board members were also elected to help guide the nonprofit's conservation mission.
The NRA Foundation has renamed itself The 1791 Foundation, honoring the 1791 ratification of the Bill of Rights. The organization continues its 35-year legacy of awarding over $500 million in grants supporting firearm education, youth programs, conservation, and hunting heritage, with no changes to its core charitable mission.
The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) conducted instructor training and certification in Kansas led by Steve Hall, a retired hunter ed administrator from Texas and NBEF board member. The trainings responded to increased consumer interest in bowhunter education, with attendees including agency staff, R3 department employees, and National Archery in the Schools Program representatives.
Atrius Development Group announced a "Together We Win" initiative for June, donating a portion of sales proceeds to the Second Amendment Foundation. The veteran-owned company, known for its Atrius Forced Reset Selector for AR-15 platforms, aims to support SAF's legal, educational, and advocacy efforts.
Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors announced support for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's proposed rule to expand hunting and fishing opportunities at 111 federal sites across 32 states, making over 92 million acres available. CEO Scott Petrie emphasized that increased access to public lands is essential for addressing barriers to youth participation in hunting and fishing.
Realtree has joined the Retrieving Freedom, Inc. (RFI) Business Alliance as a Platinum Sponsor, supporting RFI’s mission to change lives through the training and placement of service dogs for veterans with disabilities and children with autism.
The Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) is hosting the Ultimate Louisiana Duck Hunt for Conservation to celebrate America250, offering $20,000 in prizes from sponsors including Lipsey's, Beretta, Grosse Savanne, Winchester Safes, Aerial Resupply Coffee, Avian-X, and Fiocchi Ammunition. Proceeds support OSCF's mission to connect the outdoor community with the next generation of hunters, anglers, trappers, and shooters.
The Wild Sheep Foundation and its chapters pledged $213,500 at their summit to combat cheatgrass invasion in Wyoming's Mullen Fire burn scar, protecting the Douglas Creek bighorn sheep herd. The funding supports habitat restoration efforts targeting approximately 12,000 acres through 2028, with support from multiple WSF chapters including Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation, Texas Bighorn Society, and Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society.
Rather Outdoors, representing brands including Lew's, Strike King, Zebco, and Quantum Fishing, held its National Sales Meeting at the South Carolina Waterfowl Association's Wildlife Education Center in Pinewood. The multi-day event brought together sales representatives and outdoor industry professionals for strategic planning, networking, and hands-on outdoor experiences while showcasing SCWA's conservation mission.
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms praised prosecutors in Powhatan, Pulaski, Smyth, and Spotsylvania counties—Phillip Blevins Jr., Rob Cerullo, Justin L. Griffin, and Ryan Mehaffey—for refusing to enforce Virginia's assault firearms ban signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, citing Second Amendment violations.
Safari Club International praises the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for expanding hunting and fishing opportunities across 111 National Wildlife Refuges and National Fish Hatcheries in 32 states. The initiative, supported by Secretary Burgum and USFWS Director Nesvik, opens access at 14 refuges and three hatcheries for the first time, with over 95% of the National Wildlife Refuge System now available for hunting.