SLG2, Inc., parent company of Shoot Like A Girl, Safe LivinG, Hunt Like A Girl, and SLG2 Consulting, surpassed 50,000 signed-in guests during its 2026 Grand Safety Tour. The Q2 report shows 43% of participants improved their attitude toward firearms, 33% introduced others to shooting sports, and 56% committed to purchasing firearms.
Whitetails Unlimited offers complimentary Whitetail Watch signs and decals as part of an anti-poaching initiative to improve hunter/landowner relations. The PVC signs and matching decals serve as visible deterrents to poaching and encourage reporting of suspicious activity to wildlife law enforcement.
The National Rifle Association issued a statement supporting the Department of Justice's Rule on Second Amendment Rights Restoration, calling it an important step toward restoring rights for individuals who have paid their debts to society and pose no public safety threat.
Turkeys for Tomorrow (TFT) announced three new board members for 2026: Chris Barbee, Donald Jarrett, and Shawn Calhoun. The additions strengthen TFT's leadership as the organization continues its wild turkey conservation efforts and enters its next growth phase.
Outdoor Mentors announced expansion into New Jersey with the hiring of Haley Faith as the organization's first New Jersey Program Coordinator. Faith, a marine biologist and New Jersey native, will lead the nonprofit's youth mentorship efforts as part of its broader eastern seaboard growth strategy.
The Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation (SAF) demands the removal of four Washington Fish and Wildlife Commissioners after an independent investigation vindicated SAF's claims of public records violations and legal misconduct by Commissioner Melanie Rowland, including intentional withholding of records and false court testimony.
The Boone and Crockett Club, the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, and the UWSP Foundation established the Stephens Family Foundation Boone and Crockett Wildlife Professor position at UWSP with a $1 million endowment. The professorship, led by associate professor Cady Sartini, will expand black bear conservation research and education across Wisconsin through the Searle-Dew-Thomas Boone and Crockett Wisconsin Black Bear Fellowship.
Knife Rights submitted a comment supporting the ATF's proposed rulemaking (RIN 1140-AA73) to clarify interstate firearm transport protections under the Firearm Owners' Protection Act. The organization noted the proposed rule aligns with their Knife Owners' Protection Act (KOPA – H.R. 60 & S. 346) bills, which extend similar protections to knife owners traveling across state lines.
Safari Club International (SCI) commended the U.S. Senate for confirming Kevin Lilly as Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife at the Department of the Interior. SCI CEO W. Laird Hamberlin stated the organization looks forward to working with Lilly to advance sustainable wildlife management and protect hunting and fishing rights.
An internal investigation by Transformative Workplace Investigations substantiated the Sportsmen's Alliance's claims against the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission, confirming violations of the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act by commissioners Barbara Baker, Lorna Smith, Melanie Rowland, and John Lehmkul, including collusion with anti-hunting activists and staff mistreatment.
Friends of NRA has reached a historic milestone, welcoming more than 5 million attendees to its volunteer-led fundraising events since 1992. The organization has hosted over 27,000 events across all 50 states, generating more than $1.2 billion in gross revenue and funding over 66,000 state grants supporting firearm safety, education, youth development, and shooting sports programs.
The Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation submitted official comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service urging protection of critical duck breeding grounds in the Prairie Pothole Region by maintaining strong drain tile setbacks. The organization warns that weakening current regulations would dry up vital wetlands, jeopardize billions in hunter-funded conservation investments, and violate federal law.
Ducks Unlimited's second annual Expo (DUX) welcomed over 30,000 attendees to Memphis, Tennessee, featuring more than 300 exhibitors and celebrating duck hunting, conservation, and outdoor lifestyle. Purina served as the Presenting Sponsor for the fifth consecutive year, with DU President Dr. Rex Schulz and Chief Event Fundraising Officer David Schuessler highlighting the event's significant economic impact and growth.
The South Carolina Waterfowl Association announces its 2026–2027 Conservation Banquet Season featuring over 20 fundraising events from August 2026 through March 2027. Proceeds support SCWA's education programs including Camp Woodie, Camp Leopold, and the Gary Dietrich Wildlife Management Apprenticeship, with CEO David Wielicki emphasizing the events' role in preserving South Carolina's outdoor heritage.
Safari Club International expressed disappointment after Senator Cory Booker blocked a Senate effort to delist gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act. SCI CEO W. Laird Hamberlin stated the science clearly shows wolves have recovered and urges the Senate to advance S. 1306 to restore state management authority.
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation hosted its inaugural Big Game Days in Missoula, Montana, attracting thousands of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. The four-day event, presented by onX Hunt and Montana Knife Company, featured hunting gear displays, shooting competitions, archery challenges, and the 35th World Elk Calling Championships. RMEF recognized conservation partners including the late Daryle Singletary and the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
Women For Gun Rights Missouri hosted a free School Safety Summit in Springfield featuring national expert Ed Monk, who presented on active-shooter response and school safety. The event educated parents, educators, and law enforcement on the Missouri School Protection Officer Program and practical steps to reduce loss of life during attacks.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) submitted formal comment letters to the ATF on multiple proposed rules, with Executive Director Adam Kraut and Director of Legal Research Kostas Moros urging modernization of regulations to better respect Second Amendment rights, gun-owner privacy, and interstate firearm travel.
Turkeys for Tomorrow announced a partnership with The Outdoor Outpost, operated by Outdoor Specialty Media Group under CEO Bill Brod, to generate revenue for wild turkey conservation. Customers using promo code "TFT26" will have 10% of sales donated to TFT, supporting the organization's mission led by CEO Jason Lupardus.
The Mule Deer Foundation is partnering with Eagle Ranch HOA, the Bureau of Land Management, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife to restore habitat and reduce fuels near Eagle, Colorado. The Eagle Ranch HOA is providing $111,000 to remove pinyon-juniper woodland and restore sagebrush habitat for the Brush Creek Mule Deer Herd while mitigating wildfire risk.