Safari Club International (SCI) commended the U.S. Senate for confirming Kevin Lilly as Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife at the Department of the Interior. SCI CEO W. Laird Hamberlin stated the organization looks forward to working with Lilly to advance sustainable wildlife management and protect hunting and fishing rights.
An internal investigation by Transformative Workplace Investigations substantiated the Sportsmen's Alliance's claims against the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission, confirming violations of the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act by commissioners Barbara Baker, Lorna Smith, Melanie Rowland, and John Lehmkul, including collusion with anti-hunting activists and staff mistreatment.
Friends of NRA has reached a historic milestone, welcoming more than 5 million attendees to its volunteer-led fundraising events since 1992. The organization has hosted over 27,000 events across all 50 states, generating more than $1.2 billion in gross revenue and funding over 66,000 state grants supporting firearm safety, education, youth development, and shooting sports programs.
The Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation submitted official comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service urging protection of critical duck breeding grounds in the Prairie Pothole Region by maintaining strong drain tile setbacks. The organization warns that weakening current regulations would dry up vital wetlands, jeopardize billions in hunter-funded conservation investments, and violate federal law.
Ducks Unlimited's second annual Expo (DUX) welcomed over 30,000 attendees to Memphis, Tennessee, featuring more than 300 exhibitors and celebrating duck hunting, conservation, and outdoor lifestyle. Purina served as the Presenting Sponsor for the fifth consecutive year, with DU President Dr. Rex Schulz and Chief Event Fundraising Officer David Schuessler highlighting the event's significant economic impact and growth.
The South Carolina Waterfowl Association announces its 2026–2027 Conservation Banquet Season featuring over 20 fundraising events from August 2026 through March 2027. Proceeds support SCWA's education programs including Camp Woodie, Camp Leopold, and the Gary Dietrich Wildlife Management Apprenticeship, with CEO David Wielicki emphasizing the events' role in preserving South Carolina's outdoor heritage.
Safari Club International expressed disappointment after Senator Cory Booker blocked a Senate effort to delist gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act. SCI CEO W. Laird Hamberlin stated the science clearly shows wolves have recovered and urges the Senate to advance S. 1306 to restore state management authority.
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation hosted its inaugural Big Game Days in Missoula, Montana, attracting thousands of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. The four-day event, presented by onX Hunt and Montana Knife Company, featured hunting gear displays, shooting competitions, archery challenges, and the 35th World Elk Calling Championships. RMEF recognized conservation partners including the late Daryle Singletary and the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
Women For Gun Rights Missouri hosted a free School Safety Summit in Springfield featuring national expert Ed Monk, who presented on active-shooter response and school safety. The event educated parents, educators, and law enforcement on the Missouri School Protection Officer Program and practical steps to reduce loss of life during attacks.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) submitted formal comment letters to the ATF on multiple proposed rules, with Executive Director Adam Kraut and Director of Legal Research Kostas Moros urging modernization of regulations to better respect Second Amendment rights, gun-owner privacy, and interstate firearm travel.
Turkeys for Tomorrow announced a partnership with The Outdoor Outpost, operated by Outdoor Specialty Media Group under CEO Bill Brod, to generate revenue for wild turkey conservation. Customers using promo code "TFT26" will have 10% of sales donated to TFT, supporting the organization's mission led by CEO Jason Lupardus.
The Mule Deer Foundation is partnering with Eagle Ranch HOA, the Bureau of Land Management, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife to restore habitat and reduce fuels near Eagle, Colorado. The Eagle Ranch HOA is providing $111,000 to remove pinyon-juniper woodland and restore sagebrush habitat for the Brush Creek Mule Deer Herd while mitigating wildfire risk.
Buckmasters releases its ninth edition record book this fall, featuring 25,000 whitetails with 7,000 new entries since 2021. The updated rankings now include inside spread measurements for the first time, offering hunters current data on prime hunting locations and timing for connecting with mature whitetails.
Safari Club International and litigation partners requested the Los Angeles County Superior Court block mule deer shooting on Santa Catalina Island while challenging the legality of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's approved eradication plan. SCI CEO W. Laird Hamberlin and SCI Center for Conservation Law and Education President Rew Goodenow argue the project bypassed required environmental review and science-based wildlife management.
Credova, a fintech company serving the firearms and outdoor recreation industries, has renewed its Gold-level corporate partnership with the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF). Credova will also sponsor SAF's annual Gun Rights Policy Conference in Dallas, September 25-27.
The Boone and Crockett Club appointed Al Clark as chief development officer. Clark brings over two decades of nonprofit leadership and fundraising experience, including previous roles at Ducks Unlimited, the National Wild Turkey Federation, and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.
Whitetails Unlimited announces that Executive Director David Hawkey will retire at the end of the month, with Chris Konop, former Vice President of Field Operations, promoted to Executive Director effective August 1, 2026. WTU President Jeff Schinkten praised Konop's organizational knowledge and management experience to guide the conservation organization forward.
Safari Club International (SCI) welcomes interim final rules from the U.S. Department of Commerce and Department of State that modernize export regulations for suppressors, allowing U.S. hunters to temporarily travel internationally with eligible suppressors for lawful hunting and sporting activities without burdensome ITAR licensing requirements.
The More Like Wynne Foundation donated to the Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation to expand its Outdoor Adventures curriculum in Richardson ISD schools. The program teaches conservation, wildlife management, hunting, fishing, and shooting sports, with a presentation ceremony scheduled for August 5th at Moss Haven Elementary.
The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation celebrated Oregon's Initiative Petition 28 failing to gather sufficient signatures for the November 2026 ballot. The measure would have eliminated exemptions protecting lawful hunting, fishing, trapping, and livestock production. CSF worked with conservation and agricultural partners to oppose the initiative.