Turkeys for Tomorrow spotlights Gordon Lee High School in Chickamauga, Georgia, where agriculture advisor Chuck Williams leads students in conservation education and custom turkey call-making. The program teaches woodworking skills while fostering appreciation for wild turkey preservation and outdoor heritage.
Firearms Policy Coalition launched the 2026 FPC State Freedom Index, a scorecard evaluating gun rights across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Only Kansas and New Hampshire earned perfect scores, while FPC President Brandon Combs criticized Republican-led states like Florida, Ohio, and Nebraska for failing to fully protect Second Amendment rights.
Marilyn Bentz, Executive Director of the National Bowhunter Education Foundation, presented NBEF updates at regional hunter education coordinator meetings in Baton Rouge, Anchorage, and the Northeast. Bentz discussed the forthcoming combo curriculum, bowhunter education instructor classes, the Crossbow Hunter Survey, and the Elevated Hunting Instructor online class on the IHEA learning network platform.
Burris Optics announced its continued partnership with Rocky Mountain Heroes Foundation, supporting veterans and their families through hunting and fishing experiences. Founded by Brian L. "Sol" Soliday, the foundation provides therapeutic outdoor opportunities to help U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members reintegrate into civilian life.
Bond Arms donated its America 250th Black Cerakote firearm to Friends of NRA to support fundraising efforts for youth education, firearm safety, and shooting sports preservation. The special edition commemorates the United States' 250th anniversary and will be featured at select Friends of NRA events.
The Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation is asking a Washington court to vacate the dismissal of its Public Records Act case against the Department of Fish and Wildlife and sanction the department for failing to disclose an internal memo. The memo, written by WDFW's Criminal Justice Legal Liaison, assessed whether commissioners violated the law in delaying responses to the organization's records request.
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will contribute up to $3 million toward wildfire restoration efforts over the next three years, following more than $3.3 million in RMEF funding since 2021 for 52 wildfire rehabilitation projects across ten Western states and leveraging over $11 million in partner contributions.
Blackout Coffee has renewed its Silver-level corporate partnership with the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF). CEO John Santos emphasized the company's commitment to defending Second Amendment freedoms, while SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut praised Blackout Coffee's support through sponsorships and donations from their special SAF roast sales.
Safari Club International announced reaching a historic membership milestone, reflecting hunters' commitment to defending hunting freedom. CEO W. Laird Hamberlin and President Jeff Meyerl credited members, volunteers, staff, and industry partners for the organization's continued growth and momentum following this year's Convention.
Ducks Unlimited, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the National Audubon Society completed a 50-acre wetland enhancement project at Lakeview WMA in Ellisburg, New York. The restoration improves spawning habitat for fish and creates breeding habitat for waterfowl, marsh birds, and the state-endangered Black Tern while enhancing recreational opportunities.
The Sportsmen's Alliance and Conservation Coalition of Washington released an internal investigation memo by WDFW Legal Liaison Thomas Knoll supporting claims that commissioners Lorna Smith, Melanie Rowland, and Claire Davis violated the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act through collusion and obstruction.
Turkeys for Tomorrow (TFT) urges Tennessee hunters and anglers to advocate for dedicated, recurring funding for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), which faces an $18.5 million budget shortfall. TFT seeks to modernize the state's outdated wildlife funding model that has historically relied on sportsmen for approximately 81% of conservation costs.
Registration is now open for the 2026 International Hunter Education Association-USA Annual Meeting & Training, taking place June 1–4, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. The event offers in-person and virtual participation options, with support from industry partners including Recademics, Monologix, Federal Ammunition, PayIt, and Determinator Targets. Free virtual attendance is available for IHEA-USA volunteer members.
The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) offers black bear hunting resources including the Advanced Black Bear Anatomy and Shot Placement Guide, Mini 3-D Durable Foam Bear Model by Rinehart Targets, and the Bear Aware Pamphlet. NBEF Executive Director Marilyn Bentz urges hunters to review shot placement information for safer, more successful hunts.
Executive Director Jim Curcuruto and Board Chair Jenifer Wisniewski from the Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation will attend the 91st North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Columbus, Ohio, March 29-April 3, 2026. They will highlight OSCF's successes including the "Come With" campaign with Kentucky Dept. Fish and Game, the "Keepers of the Wild" PSA, and research on traditional ammunition impacts.
Delta Waterfowl launched a new Planned Giving Department led by Bob Benson and J. Pierce Shields to help supporters create lasting legacies for waterfowl conservation. The initiative expands opportunities for philanthropic impact through estate gifts, bequests, and charitable trusts to fund Delta's science-based conservation programs in perpetuity.
The Boone and Crockett Club will host two women's retreats in 2026 at the Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center near Dupuyer, Montana. The Outdoorswomen Skills Retreat (July 24–26) and Women of the Hunt Skills Retreat (September 4–6) will provide hands-on instruction in outdoor and hunting skills, ethics, and community building for women 18 and older.
Turkeys for Tomorrow (TFT) has partnered with Grounded Turkey Hunting Vests, founded by Drew Able, to offer an innovative modular vest designed by turkey hunters. TFT members receive a 10% discount, with a percentage of sales supporting conservation projects.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has been appointed as the Democrat Co-Chair of the Governors Sportsmen's Caucus for a two-year term. Governor Shapiro signed Act No. 36 into law in 2025, repealing Pennsylvania's ban on Sunday hunting, benefiting the state's 850,000 licensed hunters and supporting rural economies.
Dallas Safari Club elected Rick Warren as Board President, along with Chris Ruhman, Colby Hale, and Daniel McGehee to the Board of Directors. The membership also approved proposed bylaw updates enhancing governance and board structure during the Annual General Meeting on March 19, 2026.