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.
Bob Ameen's velvet blacktail deer scored 115 0/8, earning recognition from the Pope and Young Club as the largest bow-harvested velvet typical blacktail in North America. The deer was shot in Southeast Alaska and surpasses the previous record by 5 1/8 inches. The animal will be displayed at the Pope and Young's Biennial Awards Convention in Little Rock, AR, April 8-10, 2027.
The University of Montana's Wildlife Biology Program named Heather Johnson as the new Boone and Crockett Professor of Wildlife Conservation, the sixth researcher to hold this position since its establishment in 1993. Johnson, a researcher with the Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, specializes in large mammal conservation and climate change impacts on wildlife.
Langdon Tactical Technology has joined the Second Amendment Foundation as a Silver-level corporate partner. The firearm customization company, led by President Aimee Langdon, partners with SAF to support Second Amendment rights and constitutional protections for responsible firearm ownership.
The National Rifle Association unveiled its new official NRA App, featuring digital membership cards, Second Amendment news from the NRA Institute for Legislative Action, digital magazines including American Rifleman and American Hunter, local event discovery, and exclusive member benefits. CEO Doug Hamlin emphasized the app represents the NRA's commitment to innovation and serving members in the digital age.
The Airgun Sporting Association announced a fundraising initiative with Pyramyd Air and Airgun Depot to raise $10,000 for the Student Air Rifle Program's tenth anniversary. The ASA will match customer contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000, with support from industry partners including Umarex, Crosman, Daisy, and HatsonUSA.
The South Carolina Waterfowl Association is participating in a mallard research project at its Pinewood Wildlife Education Center, studying how game farm mallards and hybridization impact wild populations in the Atlantic Flyway. The collaborative effort with Clemson Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation Center and University of Texas at El Paso uses advanced tracking technology to monitor nearly 100 radio-tagged and GPS-tagged mallards.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed four legislative priorities backed by the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation: the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, the Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026, the Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2025, and the Save Our Sequoias Act. These bipartisan bills address lead ammunition regulations, invasive species control in the Chesapeake Bay, forest restoration after disasters, and giant sequoia resilience.
Federal Ammunition and the Mule Deer Foundation announced the continuation of their conservation partnership supporting mule deer, black-tailed deer, and western habitats. Federal, headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, has supported conservation initiatives for over 80 years and continues developing innovative hunting ammunition products.
Women for Gun Rights announced its first formal paid membership program after ten years of volunteer-led operations. Founded by Dianna Muller, the initiative enables supporters to engage in education, advocacy, and safety programs while receiving exclusive benefits from sponsors including CZ, Federal Ammunition, Hornady, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and others.
Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation celebrates Noah Winslow's top-20 finish at the 2026 Bassmaster Classic on the Tennessee River. Winslow, a conservation partner, actively participates in OSCF's Fill A Bag While Filling Your Tag program, which has distributed over 100,000 reusable bags and removed tens of thousands of pounds of trash from waterways nationwide.
Safari Club International (SCI) commends the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act (H.R. 556), introduced by Rep. Rob Wittman. The legislation prohibits federal agencies from banning traditional lead ammunition and tackle on federal public lands without scientific justification, protecting hunter and angler choice.
The Boone and Crockett Club has partnered with the University of Wyoming to establish a Working Lands Wildlife Conservation Professorship in the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources. The program will focus on wildlife habitat conservation, ranch management, and wildlife disease research, including chronic wasting disease, while supporting Wyoming's ranching communities and big game populations.
Athlon Optics announced the continuation of its partnership with Pass It On - Outdoor Mentors, a nonprofit dedicated to providing mentored hunting and fishing opportunities to youth. The collaboration expands access to safe, mentored outdoor experiences while supporting the next generation of hunters, anglers, and conservationists.
Delta Waterfowl's First Hunt program has introduced over 100,000 people to waterfowl hunting across North America. The milestone was reached at an Arkansas event in February, with participants including Jessica Painter, Tyrone Davis and his sons, and Dylan Michael. The chapter-driven program aims to reverse declining waterfowl hunter numbers and sustain hunting traditions.
Turkeys for Tomorrow CEO Jason Lupardus announced that all TFT flocks will now retain 20% of funds generated from conservation dinners for local or regional projects, a significant increase compared to the 1-5% typical in other conservation organizations. The TFT Fly Down Committee, comprised of local flock members, made this decision to empower grassroots conservation efforts and support habitat projects, youth programs, and predator-prey research at the local level.
The Sportsmen's Alliance submitted comments to the National Marine Fisheries Service supporting exempted fishing permits for Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina to expand recreational red snapper harvest seasons. The applications from state fish and wildlife agencies aim to improve data collection and inform long-term management strategies for the South Atlantic red snapper fishery.
The Brownells Foundation has joined The Double D Foundation's Corporate Partners Program as a Freedom Level supporter. Since its 2021 founding, The Double D Foundation has raised $4.7 million to support shooting sports participation through ammunition, targets, and financial assistance to hundreds of organizations and teams.