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, sponsored and attended the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) 70th Anniversary Conference in Lewiston, New York, October 11 - 15, 2026.
OSCF sponsored the President's Reception during the first evening of the conference, held at the Niagara Crossing Hotel & Spa, and donated premium cigars from Oliva and Drew Estate as part of the fundraiser for AGLOW.
"Outdoor communicators are key to improving the general public's overall approval of gun ownership, hunting, fishing, trapping and recreational target shooting," noted OSCF Executive Director Jim Curcuruto. "With more than 500 members, AGLOW is an important partner of ours and we are proud to attend and sponsor this event."
The conference schedule featured educational seminars, networking opportunities with fellow communicators, and offsite fishing and hunting excursions.
"We were excited to celebrate AGLOW's 70th Anniversary with so many of our members and partners," Executive Director of AGLOW Kevin Paulson stated. "We had a full agenda that could not have been achieved without the support of sponsors, such as OSCF."
Learn more about AGLOW by listening to The Connecting with Conservation Podcast featuring Paulson.
Curcuruto met with leading outdoor communicators throughout the conference to discuss OSCF's latest research on How to Increase Volunteers to Support Fishing Recruitment, Hunters Interest in Recruitment and True Facts about Lead Ammunition while also reviewing proven ways to increase participation in hunting, fishing, trapping and target shooting.
Learn more about OSCF and their mission at outdoorstewards.org.
About Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (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.
About Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW)
Founded in 1956, the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) is a dynamic organization consisting of more than 500 writers, editors, publishers, broadcasters, authors, lecturers, photographers, artists, electronic media specialists, outdoor industry representatives, and tourism professionals, working together to promote the conservation and responsible use of our outdoor resources. As individual outdoor communicators, we educate and inform the public through the written and spoken word. As an organization, we foster an unmatched fellowship among our members and provide amazing networking, educational and craft improvement opportunities. Learn more at https://www.aglowoutdoors.com/.