The Alternative Mass Media Conference planning committee announced speakers and topics for the pre-conference event held prior to the 41st annual Gun Rights Policy Conference, co-hosted by the Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, September 25-27 in Dallas.
Pope and Young, North America's leading bowhunting organization, is accepting vendor booth reservations for its 35th Biennial Convention April 8-10, 2027 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The event features seminars, trophy displays, auctions, and a vendor area with manufacturers, outfitters, and archery companies. Contact Dylan Ray at Dylan@pope-young.org to reserve booth space.
The Black River hatchery near Onaway, Michigan is hosting free tours on September 5 featuring 3- to 4-month-old lake sturgeon. Researchers from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan State University, and Sturgeon for Tomorrow will discuss sturgeon biology and restoration efforts, followed by fingerling releases into the Black River and Mullett Lake.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon is confirmed as a speaker for the 41st annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) 2026, scheduled for September 25-27 in Dallas. The event, co-hosted by the Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, features numerous Second Amendment advocates, legal experts, and media personalities.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host an expo on August 28 at the Benton Event Center featuring keynote speaker Craig Harper from the University of Tennessee. The event includes vendor displays, educational breakout sessions on wetland and wildlife management, and recognition of 2026 Natural State Landowner Conservation Award winners.
The AGFC and Ozark personality Joe Wilson are hosting the World Champion Squirrel Cookoff on September 12 at the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center in Springdale. The event features cooking competitions, outdoor education courses, and demonstrations including the K-9 Unit and a cave experience trailer.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department and local wildlife clubs will host the 19th Annual Youth Outdoor Festival on Sept. 3 at the Game and Fish Conservation and Outdoors Skills Park. Young enthusiasts can participate in archery, fishing, hunting activities, win prizes, and enjoy a free barbeque.
SLG2, Inc. brings its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops in Rapid City on August 15-16 during the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The free event features a mobile range with firearm simulators, archery activities, and demonstrations from outdoor industry brands including Black Rifle Coffee.
The 41st annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) will feature keynote speaker Judge Roger T. Benitez and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, along with speakers including Brandon Herrera, ATF Director Robert Cekada, and ATF Chief Counsel Robert Leider. Co-hosted by the Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, GRPC 2026 is scheduled for September 25-27 in Dallas.
Wildlife for Tomorrow invites attendees to the 2026 Arizona Outdoor Hall of Fame Induction Banquet on August 22 at The Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park. The event honors inductees including Leland "Bill" Brake, Mark Hullinger, James Marquardt (posthumously), John Millican, and the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory for their conservation leadership and dedication to Arizona's wildlife and natural resources.
Sonicore Suppressors by Lyman will join White Birch Armory's 6th Anniversary Celebration on August 8-9 in Dover, NH, featuring live demonstrations, hands-on suppressor experiences, and raffles. Kyle Potenziani, Product Manager from Lyman Products, will discuss Sonicore's performance and innovation.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Skills Academy offers a beginner backpacking course Sept. 18-20 at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Participants will learn trip planning, backcountry safety, Leave No Trace principles, and complete a 5.6-mile scenic hike. Cost is $105 per person including meals, with registration required by Aug. 14.
Beretta USA will participate in the REEDS Fall Classic & Range Days on August 7-8 in Walker, MN, hosted by REEDS Family Outdoor Outfitters. Attendees can experience Beretta's latest shotguns and tactical firearms, including the new A400 Solo, with product experts providing hands-on demonstrations and guidance.
The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) designated the 6th Annual Alabama Black Belt Birding Festival as the first official "Black Belt Signature Event," recognizing its role in promoting tourism and conservation. ALBBAA presented a $5,000 grant to Alabama Audubon to support the festival's continued growth throughout Alabama's 23-county Black Belt region.
The 2026 Deer Hunting Conference and Expo, hosted by Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, takes place August 15 at Metro Tech Springlake Campus in Oklahoma City. The all-day event features 35 breakout sessions, industry experts, hunting TV hosts, and vendor booths, with registration at $50 including lunch and OHA membership.
NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, invites target shooters nationwide to participate in the 10th annual National Shooting Sports Month in August with the tagline "Let Freedom Plink." The celebration features the #RangeChallenge, participating ranges and retailers offering events and classes, and opportunities to win prizes throughout the month.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) is offering free wing shooting workshops at ranges across Oklahoma throughout August and September. ODWC professionals will lead each workshop, providing throwers, targets, ammunition, and guns for participants of all skill levels.
SLG2, Inc. will bring its Shoot Like A Girl experience to Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee, July 31st through August 2nd as part of its 2026 Grand Safety Tour. The free event features a mobile range with firearm simulators, archery activities, and product demonstrations from leading outdoor brands including Black Rifle Coffee.
Michigan's DNR Outdoor Skills Academy and Becoming an Outdoors Woman programs offer August classes including bear hunting, elk hunting, mushroom foraging with Great Lakes Treats instructors Jill and Aaron, and hunter safety courses at various locations.
The Michigan History Center, DNR, and Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park invite the public to celebrate 150 years of the Tawas Point Lighthouse with events Aug. 7-8, featuring yard games, crafts, and a free Lee Murdock concert on Saturday evening.