Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF), a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving public acceptance of gun ownership and the conservation activities of hunting, fishing, trapping and target shooting, is pleased to announce its attendance at the 116th Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) Annual Meeting in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, September 14-18, 2026.
Hosted by AFWA, this annual forum brings together more than 700 leaders from state and federal fish and wildlife agencies, the outdoor industry and conservation organizations. This premier event offers a collaborative space for conservation leadership to discuss and shape the future of land, fish, and wildlife conservation.
OSCF Executive Director Jim Curcuruto calls the meeting "the place to be for anyone interested in the future of fish and wildlife conservation" and will be actively participating in conference events including:
- Lead and Fish & Wildlife Working Group Meeting
- Science and Research Committee Meeting
- Outreach & Marketing Working Group Meeting
- Angler & Boater R3 Committee Meeting
- Fish & Wildlife Trust Funds Committee Meeting
- Hunting & Shooting Sports Participation Committee Meeting
- Churchill Committee Annual Meeting
Curcuruto will meet with key decision makers discussing current OSCF research projects including How to Increase Volunteers to Support Fishing Recruitment and Hunters Interest in Recruitment while also presenting on proven ways to increase participation in hunting, fishing, trapping and target shooting.
Conference attendees interested in meeting onsite, can contact Jim Curcuruto at (203) 450-7202.
Learn more about the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) at https://www.fishwildlife.org/
About OSCF: Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that works with all facets of the outdoor industry to improve cultural acceptance of gun ownership, hunting, fishing, trapping, and target shooting. We use research-based communications and engagement programs that help recruit the next generation of HATS (Hunters, Anglers, Trappers, and Shooters) and promote the positive contributions HATS make to society. To learn more about OSCF programs; "Fill A Bag While Filling Your Tag," "Come With!," "Connecting with Conservation," "Donate A Deer" and the "Outdoor Industry Communication Council," please visit www.OutdoorStewards.org, follow @OutdoorStewards on Instagram or contact Jim Curcuruto at (203) 450-7202, jim@stewardsofconservation.org. Keep up with the latest from OSCF on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.