The International Hunter Education Association-USA (IHEA-USA) is proud to support the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports (CAHSS) in the release of PUP AI, a new interactive chat tool designed to help users quickly explore information from the National R3 Clearinghouse.
Now available on the Council website, PUP AI provides a user-friendly way for agencies, organizations, and professionals to access years of Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) research, trends, and shared learning directly from the Clearinghouse.
By allowing users to ask questions and receive responses informed by Clearinghouse content, PUP AI reduces the time it takes to find relevant information and apply it to real-world R3 work.
"We are excited to deliver this new AI EduTech product from IHEA-USA with the Council," said Alex Baer, IHEA-USA Executive Director. "This collaboration to simplify the accessibility of years of R3 research and discovery represents a major milestone in modernization and exemplifies both of our organizations' strong commitment to our respective national communities."
Chuck Sykes, Council Executive Director, emphasized the tool's practical value for professionals working in the field.
"The National R3 Clearinghouse was built to give the R3 community access to research, resources, and shared knowledge that can strengthen R3 efforts across the country," Sykes said. "PUP AI makes that information easier to explore and use. We appreciate IHEA-USA's support in helping us bring this tool to the field and make Clearinghouse content more accessible to the people doing this important work every day."
The release of PUP AI represents another step forward in modernizing how R3 information is accessed and applied. As participation trends continue to evolve, tools that help professionals quickly identify research, understand trends, and implement proven strategies are increasingly important to the future of hunting and the shooting sports.
Explore CAHSS PUP AI:
Learn more about PUP AI and EduTech Catalyst Fund:
https://www.ihea-usa.org/catalyst/
For state agencies and NGOs exploring ways to expand access and improve information delivery, tools like PUP AI can be implemented and customized to fit your program's needs. Supported through the EduTech Catalyst Fund, these solutions offer pricing options backed by partner contributions.
Contact Matt Clarey, Director of Business Development & Sales, at mclarey@ihea-usa.org to learn more.
About IHEA-USA: The International Hunter Education Association-USA is the professional association for state, provincial, and territorial fish and wildlife agencies responsible for hunter education programs. IHEA-USA supports hunter education through training, resources, technology, partnerships, and professional development.