Killer Instinct Crossbows, based in Windom, Minnesota, continues its sponsorship with Whitetails Unlimited. WTU President Jeff Schinkten praised the crossbow manufacturer's commitment as the popularity of crossbows among hunters continues to rise.
Nexus Outdoors announced a partnership aligning ScentLok and Blocker Outdoors with Drop Zone Hunting TV for its 16th season on the Outdoor Channel. The collaboration features ScentLok's scent-control technology and Blocker Outdoors' Finisher Turkey Series integrated throughout the season with hosts Greg Zipadelli and Hal Shaffer.
CCW Safe, founded by Mike Darter, Stan Campbell, and Kyle Sweet, will sponsor the 2026 Concealed Weapons Coordinator Conference in Vacaville, California on March 24-26. The event, presented by the Solano County Sheriff's Office, expects over 400 law enforcement officials and will feature legal updates, policy guidance, and practical training sessions.
Hi Mountain Seasonings announced a partnership with outdoor television host Tim Andrus and Rush Outdoors TV for the 2026 season. The show will feature Hi Mountain's jerky cures, seasonings, and brines throughout episodes, showcasing field-to-table preparation of wild game and fish.
PRADCO Outdoor Brands announces a partnership between Knight & Hale Game Calls and Tag N Brag, a prominent hunting content team. The collaboration will feature Knight & Hale calls, vests, and accessories across Tag N Brag's digital platforms, combining the brand's decades of innovation with Tag N Brag's authentic hunting storytelling.
North Lake Outdoors, founded by George Benning and Kyle McKinney, has renewed its sponsorship with Whitetails Unlimited. The Minnesota-based company specializes in extra-large cutting boards for hunters and anglers, with all products made domestically.
Beretta USA and Gray Rose will serve as Main Event sponsors for the 2026 Gator Cup Sporting Clays Tournament on May 24-29 at Back Woods Quail Club. Beretta will showcase competition shotguns including the 694 Black DLC, DT11 Super Sport, SL2, AX800 Suprema, and A400L, with Team Beretta athletes Zach Kienbaum, Desiree Edmunds, and Connor Daniel competing.
TrueTimber has partnered with professional turkey caller Phillip Culpepper and his Hunt Club. Culpepper will create digital content and showcase TrueTimber's performance camo and gear through his series "Hunt Club with Phillip Culpepper," highlighting authentic hunting experiences and traditions.
SK Guns has announced its involvement in Bradford County's 11th annual "Shoot with the Sheriff" event scheduled for April 10, 2026, at Bradford Sportsman Farm. The company donated a limited-edition Andrea del Sarto Springfield 1911 to support the Bradford Sheriff Charitable Foundation, with raffle tickets available for $20.
Winchester and the National Wild Turkey Federation unveiled a Committed to Conservation paint scheme on the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet for the Goodyear 400 at Darlington. Winchester has contributed over $2 million to NWTF's conservation mission since 1973, earning Corporate Achievement Award and Pinnacle Partner Status.
Vortex Optics has renewed its commitment as a national sponsor of Whitetails Unlimited, according to WTU President Jeff Schinkten. The Barneveld, Wisconsin-based optics company offers riflescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, and accessories backed by an unlimited lifetime warranty.
Winchester Ammunition pledges $100,000 to Folds of Honor in 2026, marking the sixth consecutive year of support. Since 2021, Winchester has contributed over $500,000 to the organization, which provides educational scholarships to families of fallen or disabled U.S. military service members and first responders.
Winchester and White Flyer announce their twenty-seventh year supporting Kids & Clays Foundation with ammunition, targets, and merchandise. The partnership has helped raise over $49,000,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities since 1999, while introducing non-shooters to the shooting sports.
Field Ethos has renewed its Platinum-level corporate partnership with the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF). CEO Jason Vincent praised SAF's focused mission, while SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut highlighted Field Ethos's commitment to supporting the organization's legal and educational initiatives.
Hawke Optics announced a strategic partnership beginning in 2026 with the Chasing Giants Podcast, a premiere whitetail deer hunting show hosted by Don Higgins and Terry Peer. The partnership aligns the precision optics leader with a podcast that shares expert hunting advice and listener-driven content based on 40 years of trophy whitetail hunting experience.
Meprolight announced its sponsorship of Precision Rifle Series competitor Garrett Tyler for the 2026 season. Tyler will represent Meprolight optics while competing in PRS events throughout the Atlantic Coast Region, using the MVO 6-36X56 scope in matches.
Sarge Knives, a family-owned business from Greer, South Carolina, has renewed its sponsorship with Whitetails Unlimited. WTU President Jeff Schinkten praised Sarge Knives' product line and lifetime warranty, highlighting the company's commitment to providing quality hunting knives at value prices.
Luth-AR serves as title sponsor for the 2026 Superstition Mystery Mountain 3-Gun Championship, scheduled March 20-22 at Rio Salado Sportsman's Club in Mesa, Arizona. The event expects 400+ competitors and features AR pioneer Randy Luth and Luth-AR Shooting Team members competing in the longest-running multi-gun match.
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. announced that world champion shooter Lena Miculek has joined as a Brand Ambassador. Miculek, who has won ten world titles across rifle, shotgun, pistol caliber carbine, and multi-gun competitions, will collaborate on product development, training instruction, and media outreach to empower firearms owners and educate new shooters.
TriStar Arms donated a KR22 rifle to Walk the Talk America's March 24 fundraiser auction, supporting mental health awareness and resources within the firearms community. The partnership with Pot of Gold Estate Auctions aims to generate critical funding for WTTA's programs promoting responsible firearm ownership and mental wellness advocacy.