Safari Club International leaders, including President Jeff Meyerl and incoming President Mike Crawford, joined President Trump and U.S. Sen. Dan S. Sullivan in Alaska following SCI-PAC's endorsement of Sullivan's reelection campaign. Sullivan has consistently defended Alaska's wildlife management authority and supported hunting access and school hunting programs.
The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation hosted its 22nd Annual Wine, Wheels & Wildlife event at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC, co-hosted by Board Member Richard Childress. The gathering brought together lawmakers, industry leaders, and conservation partners to celebrate outdoor traditions and advance hunting, fishing, shooting, trapping, and wildlife conservation efforts.
Safari Club International (SCI) reports significant advocacy victories in Q1 FY2026, including restoring Florida's black bear hunt, advancing pro-hunting legislation through the House Natural Resources Committee, and securing court protection for hunters' personal information. SCI continues challenging restrictive policies and defending hunting rights globally.
Wild Sheep Foundation leadership presented to the European Federation for Hunting and Conservation at their 2026 General Assembly in Brussels, discussing collaborative conservation efforts and WSF's Women Hunt® Program. WSF provided $50,000 USD to support FACE's advocacy work against international anti-hunting initiatives.
Ground Force International, an Australian distributor of premium outdoor and hunting products, announced a multi-year commitment to support Wild Giants Conservation Fund's rewilding efforts in the Caucasus. The partnership provides substantial contributions in 2025 and 2026 to advance conservation initiatives in Georgia.
The National Rifle Association released a 30-second ad targeting Democrat U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico's support for banning assault weapons and standard-capacity magazines. The ad is part of the NRA's multi-million dollar investment to retain pro-gun majorities in Congress, supported by the Gun Bus tour and grassroots get-out-the-vote efforts across Texas.
The Second Amendment Foundation released a fact sheet refuting 85 predictions from anti-gun groups including Brady, Everytown, Giffords, and March For Our Lives that claimed pro-Second Amendment court rulings would increase violence. FBI data shows three consecutive years of declining murder rates and the largest one-year drop in violent crime on record in 2025.
The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action announced the National Shooting Sports Foundation as an official partner of the 2026 NRA Gun Bus Battleground Tour, sponsored through NSSF's Protect Liberty PAC. The tour will visit 13 states with over 60 planned stops through Election Day, November 3, 2026.
Women For Gun Rights – New Jersey and the Coalition of New Jersey Firearm Owners (CNJFO) are hosting a Second Amendment advocacy fundraiser on November 1, 2026, at The Mansion on Main Street in Voorhees Township. Featured speakers include Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia, NRA Board member Amanda Suffecool, and advocate Rhiannon Mindas.
Outdoor Mentors, formerly known as Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, has unveiled a new brand identity including a shortened name and logo. Led by CEO Dr. Scott Petrie, the nonprofit organization is expanding its mentorship programs across eight states with plans to reach 30 states by 2030, connecting young people with hunting, fishing, and conservation experiences.
Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) has joined the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) as a Silver-level corporate partner. PWS also donated a MK114 Mod 2 rifle and BDE 556k suppressor for SAF's October sweeps program, supporting SAF's legal efforts including two upcoming Supreme Court cases on assault weapon bans.
The South Carolina Waterfowl Association launched its 2026 Mega Conservation Education Raffle offering over $290,000 in prizes, including vehicles from Midlands Chevy Dealers and Bentley Pontoons, to fund wildlife education programs at its Wildlife Education Center in Pinewood. Ticket sales continue through December 15.
SCI Foundation completed the first national-scale leopard assessment in Botswana from September 2022 through December 2024, surveying 20 sites with over 1,000 trail cameras and identifying 434 individual leopards. The study estimated Botswana's leopard population at approximately 6,262 and provides wildlife managers with site-specific data for sustainable management decisions.
The African Wildlife Consultative Forum, Safari Club International Foundation's flagship event, will convene November 15-21 in Arusha, Tanzania, with 110 registered delegates. The forum will address sustainable wildlife use, featuring discussions on African elephant, rhinoceros, lion, and leopard conservation, with participation from Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, and Tanzania's government.
The Mule Deer Foundation and Infinite Outdoors announced their Access Granted partnership has generated $92,805 year-to-date, potentially unlocking access to 185,610 acres of landlocked public land. The initiative supports habitat restoration and wildlife corridors while connecting outdoor enthusiasts with conservation opportunities across western landscapes.
Delta Waterfowl launched a new Planned Giving Department to help members secure waterfowl conservation's future through legacy gifts. Eric Lindstrom and Bob Benson lead efforts offering estate planning options that provide tax advantages while funding habitat conservation, duck production research, and hunting access initiatives.
The USA Clay Target League announced the launch of the USA Youth Club Clay Target League, enabling students in grades 6-12 to participate on youth group and local club teams outside the traditional school system. The program allows 4-H, FFA, scouting troops, and non-school-affiliated teams to join using the League's ClayTargetGO! platform.
Safari Club International's Political Action Committee (SCI-PAC) announced endorsements of 106 candidates for U.S. Senate and House offices who support hunting, fishing, and science-based conservation. SCI-PAC and its superPAC, the Hunter Action Fund, have raised over seven figures to support pro-hunting candidates in the midterm elections.
Safari Club International (SCI) expressed disappointment with a Los Angeles County Superior Court ruling dismissing its challenge to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Catalina Island Conservancy's permit authorizing eradication of Catalina Island's mule deer population. SCI, alongside HOWL For Wildlife and the Coalition to Save Catalina Island Deer, argued the project lacked adequate environmental review and public scrutiny.
The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action announced Winchester Ammunition as an official partner of the 2026 NRA Gun Bus Battleground Tour, which will visit 13 states with over 60 planned stops through Election Day 2026. Winchester Ammunition, known as "The American Legend," is the leading small-caliber ammunition brand and largest supplier to the U.S. military.