RAVIN Crossbows has been named a Supporting Sponsor for the 22nd annual Industry Day at the Range on January 18, 2027, at Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada. The event, held the day before SHOT Show, allows manufacturers to showcase new products to media and industry buyers, with RAVIN returning 10 years after its debut.
Sponsorships
Precise Recruiting Solutions, a leading recruiting firm in the firearms and outdoor industries, is sponsoring the cocktail hour at the 2026 NASGW Annual Expo on October 13th. The event will provide networking opportunities for manufacturers, wholesalers, and industry professionals.
Ballista, a crossbow manufacturer, has joined Whitetails Unlimited as a national sponsor. WTU President Jeff Schinkten announced the partnership, noting Ballista's advanced crossbows for hunting, bowfishing, and recreational use. The sponsorship strengthens WTU's mission of wildlife conservation and hunting tradition preservation.
Boyt Harness Company and Mud River have become national sponsors of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever in a three-year partnership supporting upland habitat conservation. The collaboration includes gold sponsorship at National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, video projects, and chapter banquet programs reaching over 350,000 people annually.
Mark 7 Reloading is sponsoring the 2026 US IPSC Nationals, organized by the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), taking place October 1-4 at Greater Pittsburgh Gun Club in Pennsylvania. Tom Carlson and Conor Craig will represent Mark 7 at the event featuring 21 dynamic competitive shooting stages.
Whitewater Fishing, a performance fishing apparel maker, has joined Whitetails Unlimited as a national sponsor. WTU President Jeff Schinkten welcomed the partnership, noting that Whitewater's high-performance gear aligns with the outdoor interests of WTU's 120,000-plus members.
Beretta will sponsor the Super Sporting competition and exhibit at the 2026 NSCA South Central Regional Championship at Providence Hill Farm in Jackson, Mississippi, September 29-October 4. Team Beretta athletes Desirae Edmunds, Zachary Kienbaum, Anthony Matarese, Jr., and Connor Daniel will compete, while attendees can experience Beretta shotguns including the 694 Black DLC, DT11 Super Sport, and A400 Solo.
Night Fision will exhibit and send a four-man shooting team to the Hero Down White Mountains Summit 2026 in New Hampshire. Team captain Sean Martin will defend his Top Pistol Shooter title while supporting the Hero Down Foundation's mission to assist injured officers and veterans.
Leapers, Inc. is sponsoring the IDPA National Championship for the first time in 2026 at Cardinal Shooting Center in Ohio, supporting the vendor tent and the "Bad Guy Attack" stage. Director of Operations Kenny Huang will compete at the Master level while representing Leapers' UTG, UTG Pro, and Integrix brands.
TUO Gear, a technical hunting apparel manufacturer, has joined Whitetails Unlimited as a national sponsor. WTU President Jeff Schinkten praised TUO Gear's diverse product line, from early season whitetail pants to turkey season base layers, welcoming them to the organization.
Range Ready Coffee has been announced as the official coffee sponsor for the 22nd annual Industry Day at the Range, taking place January 18, 2027, at Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada. The event, held the day before SHOT Show, provides media and attendees with hands-on product demonstrations from top shooting sports brands.
ScentLok, a global leader in scent-controlling apparel headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan, will continue as a Whitetails Unlimited national sponsor. WTU President Jeff Schinkten praised ScentLok's odor-eliminating products for their reliability in the field.
Global Rescue has renewed its sponsorship with Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF), continuing to provide hunters and outdoor enthusiasts with 24/7 access to field rescue, medical evacuation, and emergency assistance services for remote travel destinations worldwide.
Blocker Outdoors has renewed its national sponsorship with Whitetails Unlimited. The Muskegon, Michigan-based company produces Scent Blocker apparel and Scent Shield odor-control products designed to help hunters manage scent in various hunting conditions.
CCW Safe announced its title sponsorship of the sixth annual Guardian Conference, hosted by concealedcarry.com at the Oklahoma City Gun Club, September 18-20, 2026. The 3-day live-fire defensive handgun training event features instruction from top trainers, with CCW Safe's National Trial Counsel Don West, Assistant Counsel Jennifer Chance, and Litigation Consultant Shawn Vincent leading a class on self-defense legal considerations.
WTU President Jeff Schinkten announces that TenPoint Crossbows has joined as a Whitetails Unlimited national sponsor. "We are proud to welcome TenPoint Crossbows to the WTU family,β said WTU President Jeff Schinkten.
SIGHTRON announced Michelle Carpentier as the newest member of their shooting team. The 20-year-old competitive shooter has won the 2025 Hunter State Championship and placed in the Top 10 at the 2026 Nationals. Carpentier will compete using SIGHTRON's SII Big Sky 6.5β20Γ50 Riflescope.
Hoyt Archery has renewed its commitment as a national sponsor of Whitetails Unlimited, with WTU President Jeff Schinkten praising the bow manufacturer's innovation and heritage since its 1931 founding by Earl Hoyt Sr.
Lapua announced it will be a main sponsor for the 6th World Benchrest Shooting Federation World Championships in Portugal, September 7-12, 2026. The event, organized by the Portuguese Shooting Federation at Clube de Tiro de FervenΓ§a in Barcelos, will feature nearly 100 participants from fifteen nations competing in individual and team matches.
Tolile Lodge, a luxury hunting and safari destination in Limpopo Province, South Africa, has been named a Gold Sponsor of the 2027 HSCF Worldwide Hunting Expo & Convention, taking place January 15β17, 2027, in Houston. The family-owned operation offers hunting experiences for over 40 trophy species and combines traditional African hospitality with modern accommodations.
