Organizations

Whitetails Unlimited announced its 2026-2027 Program Service Initiatives including the Deer Poster & Target initiative, Clean Optics Hunt Safely initiative, Donate a Deer Initiative, and Kids on Target shooting team program. Members attending WTU events will receive educational materials, lens cleaning cloths, and resources supporting hunting safety, conservation, and youth shooting sports engagement.

The Safari Club International Foundation Bell Family Blue Bag Program combined conservation and humanitarianism in Botswana, where Claude Howard, Antonio of Iber Hunting, and Zander Osmers Safaris conducted an ethical elephant hunt and donated the meat to feed 1,500 community members. The team also delivered supplies to a local school, demonstrating sustainable-use conservation principles.

The Dallas Safari Club Foundation is supporting Retrieving Freedom, Inc. at its Summer Expo Gala on July 25, featuring a limited-edition Henry rifle in the live auction. Retrieving Freedom trains and places service dogs for veterans with disabilities and children with autism, with partners including Boyt Harness Company, Brownell's, Federal, Hornady, and others.

The Boone and Crockett Club reached a $5 million endowment milestone for its wildlife conservation program at Clemson University, renamed the John P. Evans '75 Boone and Crockett Wildlife Conservation Program in recognition of Johnny Evans' leadership. The program supports science-based wildlife management research across the Southeast, including studies on black bears, invasive species, and predator-prey dynamics.

Women For Gun Rights Missouri is hosting a free full-day educational event on July 30 in Springfield featuring school safety expert Ed Monk. The event includes presentations on active shooter response and Missouri's School Protection Officer Program, with sessions designed for parents, educators, administrators, and law enforcement.

Turkeys for Tomorrow (TFT) and South Carolina Wildlife Partnership (SCWP) have partnered to advance wild turkey conservation on private lands. Both organizations operate landowner co-op programs and will collaborate to improve habitat and increase turkey populations across South Carolina's 20.5 million acres.

The Oregon Hunters Association declared readiness to defend Oregon's wildlife management and rural economies against Initiative Petition 28 after proponents submitted 142,784 signatures. OHA Executive Director Todd Adkins stated the measure threatens hunters, farmers, ranchers, and timber families while launching a fact-driven counter-campaign.

Safari Club International and the Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation filed a motion to intervene supporting New Jersey's Fish and Game Council's rejection of a lead ammunition ban petition from the Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action, arguing the petition lacked sufficient scientific evidence.

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) filed comments with the ATF on proposed revisions to the definition of "unlawful user of or addicted to controlled substance," arguing the changes don't go far enough to align with the Supreme Court's Hemani decision and constitutional protections under the Second Amendment.

Women for Gun Rights celebrates its 10th anniversary and congratulates Holly Sullivan, President of the Connecticut Citizens Defense League, as Grant v. Lamont heads to the Supreme Court. The landmark case challenges Connecticut's ban on commonly owned semiautomatic rifles and could have nationwide implications for Second Amendment protections.

The International Hunter Education Association-USA (IHEA-USA) and Hunter Safety System announced a partnership to advance hunter education. Hunter Safety System became a supporter of the IHEA-USA EduTech Catalyst Fund, and the organizations developed a Treestand/Saddle Safety Training Kit for instructors and state agencies.

The 1791 Foundation and Scouting America announced a partnership naming The 1791 Foundation as the presenting sponsor of Range & Target Activities at the 2026 National Scout Jamboree. The program will provide thousands of youth and adult participants with hands-on marksmanship education emphasizing safety, responsibility, and ethical outdoor recreation.

Copendero Indoor Archery, Pistol & Rifle Range has renewed its Heritage Partner commitment with Houston Safari Club Foundation for three additional years. The Conroe, Texas facility will continue supporting HSCF's youth education programs, scholarships, and conservation initiatives.

Women for Gun Rights praised the U.S. Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Wolford v. Lopez, striking down Hawaii's rule that presumed private property open to the public was off-limits to lawfully armed citizens. Founders Amanda Suffecool and Dianna Muller stated the ruling protects constitutional rights and prevents governments from undermining Second Amendment freedoms through sweeping default prohibitions.

Megan Plete Postol, Lead Editor of Athlon Untamed, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA). She will begin her three-year term following the organization's August 2026 board meeting in Madison, Wisconsin, during OWAA's 100th anniversary celebration.

Women For Gun Rights, founded by Dianna Muller, supports Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General, praising his constitutional perspective and commitment to protecting Second Amendment rights alongside effective law enforcement.

One Horse, an American firearms manufacturer based in Brownstown, Indiana, announced it has joined Gun Owners of America as a corporate partner to strengthen support for the Second Amendment and American manufacturing. CEO Jeremy Hammons stated the partnership reflects One Horse's commitment to defending gun owners' rights and keeping firearm manufacturing rooted in American values.

The Boone and Crockett Club launched Big Game Records Live 2.0, an AI-powered platform transforming its 140-year-old big game records database into an interactive analytics tool. The subscription-based platform features an AI Research Assistant, 12 data-driven analysis tools, and enriched entry profiles to help hunters identify trends and geographic hotspots.

SLG2, Inc., parent company of Shoot Like A Girl and Safe LivinG, has partnered with Walk The Talk America, a nonprofit dedicated to mental health and responsible firearm ownership. The collaboration will integrate educational messaging and community outreach initiatives across nationwide events to promote safe firearm handling, secure storage, and suicide prevention awareness.

The South Carolina Waterfowl Association announces registration is open for Camp Leopold's 2026–2027 school year, offering onsite field trips and in-school conservation education through Camp Leopold Plus+. The program served over 12,900 students in 2024–2025, providing hands-on learning in wildlife, ecology, and outdoor recreation.