DELAWARE ENACTS LEGISLATION TO EXPAND HUNTING AND SHOOTING SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG SPORTSMEN AND WOMEN

Article Contact: Kaleigh Leager

Why It Matters: Previously, in Delaware, individuals who were at least 16 years old but under the age of 18 could not hunt with a firearm unless directly supervised by someone who was at least 21 years old and who was the lawful holder of a hunting license or who is lawfully exempt. The supervising person must have been within 30 yards and in direct line of sight of the supervisee and must have been lawfully allowed to hunt in Delaware. House Substitute 1 (HS 1) for House Bill 427 (HB 427) changed this by now allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to hunt and participate in target practice without the supervision of someone 21 years or older if they have the required prerequisites. The enactment of this legislation has increased opportunities for young sportsmen and women to hunt and recreationally shoot and encourages additional participation in our time-honored traditions.     

Highlights:

• HS 1 for HB 427 was sponsored by Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Jeff Spiegelman, Rep. William Carson, and Sen. Brian Pettyjohn and ultimately enacted by Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member, Governor Matt Meyer.

• This legislation allows 16- and 17-year-olds the ability to hunt with a BB gun, projectile weapon, and/or a firearm without the direct supervision of someone 21 years or older, provided they have permission of a parent or guardian, have completed a hunter education course, and hold a valid Delaware hunting license. For target practice, the same requirements apply, except that they are not required to hold a valid Delaware hunting license as they are not hunting.

• The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a letter to Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Matt Meyer, requesting the enactment of this legislation.

• HS 1 for HB 427 was signed into law on August 17, 2026.

In Delaware, and across many states, 16- and 17-year-olds can drive a vehicle unsupervised if they have passed the required educational courses and hold a valid driver’s license. Additionally, this age demographic can even hunt using archery equipment and/or a pellet/airgun unsupervised. But when it came to hunting and target shooting with firearms/projectile weapons in Delaware, 16- and 17-year-olds were prohibited from hunted or participating in target practice with a BB gun, projectile weapon/firearm unless they had direct supervision. HS 1 for HB 427 repealed this prohibition and implemented safety perquisites, expanding access to this age group of sportsmen and women.

As previously reported, HS 1 for HB 427 will allow “target practicing with a BB gun, projectile weapon, or firearm by a 16- or 17-year-old without direct supervision of a person age 21 or above, provided the 16- or 17-year-old has permission of a parent or guardian and the 16- or 17-year-old has completed a hunter education course. Additionally, a 16- or 17-year-old is allowed to hunt without direct supervision if they are in possession of a valid Delaware hunting license.” “target practicing with a BB gun, projectile weapon, or firearm by a 16- or 17-year-old without direct supervision of a person age 21 or above, provided the 16- or 17-year-old has permission of a parent or guardian and the 16- or 17-year-old has completed a hunter education course. Additionally, a 16- or 17-year-old is allowed to hunt without direct supervision if they are in possession of a valid Delaware hunting license.”

HS 1 for HB 427 was signed into law on August 17, 2026. The enactment of this legislation furthers the recruitment and retention of our up-and-coming hunters and recreational shooters. Delaware now joins its neighboring states of Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania by allowing 16- and 17-year-olds the ability to hunt unsupervised if the hunter has successfully completed their respective state’s hunter safety course and possesses the correct hunting license(s). Ensuring the recruitment and retention of our next generation of sportsmen and women is critical to maintaining and enhancing conservation funding, and consequently, wildlife and habitat management.

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation applauds the Delaware Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus for continuing to champion pro-sportsmen and women’s legislation, and Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Matt Meyer for signing this legislation into law which increases opportunities for our up and coming sportsmen and women.

 

 

SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION EDUCATION FUND RECEIVES INITIAL FUNDING

Article Contact: Conner Barker

Why It Matters: Hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) remains a key focus of state fish and wildlife agencies and hunters alike. Hunters are the primary funders of science-based wildlife management through the purchase of sporting licenses, which is the backbone of the “user pays – public benefits” structure that is the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF). The shoes that today’s hunters occupy will eventually need to be filled by the next generation of hunters who, through their participation will be tomorrow’s funders of wildlife conservation. 

Highlights: 

• In 2025, Senate Bill 165 (S165), sponsored by South Carolina Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) member and former Co-Chair Senator George “Chip” Campsen, was enacted, establishing the first-ever South Carolina Conservation Education Fund.

• In 2026, House Bill 5126 (H5126), the State Budget Bill, allocated $1.5 million to the newly established Conservation Education Fund.

• Funds allocated to the South Carolina Conservation Education Fund will be used for natural resource conservation education classes and programs that will emphasize the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, teach the importance of hunting and fishing, and help recruit the next generation of sportsmen and women needed to sustain conservation funding needed to support South Carolina’s outdoor traditions.

Few would argue that today’s youth are faced with an increasingly digitized world. Kids are spending more time behind screens and less time enjoying the great outdoors. In many cases, kids simply do not grow up in rural settings or have a mentor or adult in their lives to show them the ropes to the outdoor activities that many of us have participated in and taken for granted since we were kids. Providing an avenue for youth to learn the fundamentals and importance of our time-honored traditions and conservation ethics is a wise investment for states to explore and one that will have positive lingering impacts for future generations.

With the Conservation Education Fund now formally established and properly funded in South Carolina, it is poised to make a generational impact on the state’s youth. The South Carolina Waterfowl Association (SCWA) has been a long-term provider of conservation education programs and outdoor experiences for kids in South Carolina, and was the driving force behind the creation, funding, and implementation of the Conservation Education Fund. SCWA will be partnering with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation through its Outdoor Heritage Institute to bring this conservation literacy initiative to states around the country. The program will focus on hands-on learning centered around wildlife, natural resources, outdoor recreation, and stewardship. Kids will have the opportunity to participate in one-day field programs and overnight conservation education experiences, all guided by approved conservation organizations and educational providers.

South Carolina has established a strong example of a program, with associated infrastructure and funding, that will allow children to spend more time outdoors and develop meaningful connections with nature. This effort will undoubtedly bridge the gap between tomorrow’s youth and our outdoor heritage. With the 2027 legislative session quickly approaching, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation will be encouraging legislators around the country to establish their own Conservation Education Fund based on the successful South Carolina model. After all, whether we’ve been participating in our outdoors traditions since we were kids or started as adults, we owe it to the next generation to provide the same experiences that have brought us a lifetime of incredible memories.

INTERIOR DEPARTMENT’S HISTORIC EXPANSION OF HUNTING AND FISHING ACCESS NOW IN EFFECT

Article Contact: Alex Dove

Why It Matters: Access remains one of the biggest factors influencing participation in hunting and fishing. In a major win for America’s hunters and anglers, the Department of the Interior recently finalized regulations expanding hunting and fishing opportunities across the country while supporting the conservation mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Highlights:

• The Department of the Interior’s historic expansion of hunting and sport fishing opportunities is now in effect, creating 1,488 new opportunities across 111 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service field stations in 32 states.

• More than 92 million acres, or over 95% of National Wildlife Refuge System lands, are now available for hunting.

• This updates more than 1,000 refuge-specific regulations to better align federal requirements with state fish and wildlife regulations.

The National Wildlife Refuge System has long connected Americans to fish, wildlife, and public lands through hunting and fishing opportunities. The final rule, strongly supported by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), continues that tradition by expanding access while maintaining the conservation standards that guide refuge management.

Now in effect, the regulatory update establishes 1,488 new hunting and sport fishing opportunities at 111 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service field stations, including first-ever hunting or fishing opportunities at 14 National Wildlife Refuges and three National Fish Hatcheries.

The rule also modernizes more than 1,000 existing regulations by improving consistency between federal refuge regulations and state fish and wildlife laws, providing greater clarity for hunters and anglers.

CSF has consistently supported policies that expand responsible public access while ensuring healthy fish and wildlife populations for future generations. With the rule now in effect, these new opportunities represent another step toward keeping hunting and fishing integral to wildlife conservation and America’s outdoor heritage. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation commends this historic expansion of access and looks forward to seeing hunters and anglers take advantage of these new opportunities this fall.

THE REIMBURSEMENT OF FREE AND DISCOUNTED LICENSES IS CRUCIAL TO CONSERVATION FUNDING

Article Contact: Kaleigh Leager

Why It Matters: It is no secret that many state-level fish and wildlife agencies are in financial distress. These agencies are tasked with conserving and managing our wildlife, fisheries, public lands, boat ramps, and more that all residents and visitors enjoy and utilize, not just sportsmen and women. With the cost of living rising and stagnant revenues, many agencies find themselves forced to cut services and place more projects on the back burner as they try to complete multiple responsibilities and projects on a fiscal deficit. Mandating free and discounted licenses, without a reimbursement mechanism in place, is like poking a hole in the hull of an already leaking boat.  

Highlights:

• Many state agencies are primarily funded through the revenues generated by sportsmen and women.

• Legislatures continually pass legislation mandating that certain individuals/groups receive free and/or discounted hunting/trapping/fishing licenses. While well-intended, these initiatives remove crucial funds for state fish and wildlife agencies to carry out their conservation mission.

• A reimbursement model requires that a state agency be reimbursed from the general fund for any free/discounted license(s) that the legislature decides to implement after a certain date.

• States must receive a net revenue of $2.00 from each license sale to report a certified license holder which qualifies them for additional funds from the federal government through the Wildlife Restoration Act (Pittman-Robertson) and the Sport Fish Restoration Act (Dingell-Johnson).

Sportsmen and women are the backbone of conservation through the American System of Conservation Funding, which is a “user pays – public benefits” system. On average, nearly 60% of all funds that are used by state fish and wildlife agencies derive from the license sales of hunting, trapping, and fishing, along with their federal match. If state legislatures continue to mandate that certain groups or individuals receive a free or discounted license, not only does the agency miss out on the initial funding, but they also have the potential to lose the ability to receive its federal match, which results in the loss of sometimes millions of dollars.

Tennessee serves as a great example of a state that has enacted legislation that makes the agency whole via reimbursement from the general fund for any lost funds that were mandated by the legislature in the form of free and/or discounted licenses. It is important to note: this legislation is not retroactive. Only free and/or discounted licenses that are implemented after this legislation’s enactment date are required to be reimbursed by the state’s general fund.

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) encourages legislators to work towards providing statutory protection against the loss of conservation dollars by passing legislation to require their state fish and wildlife agency to be reimbursed from the general fund for any free licenses the legislature decides to implement in the future. This initiative ultimately protects the integrity of sportsmen-generated dollars through the American System of Conservation Funding.

 

 

TENNESSEE LEGISLATIVE SPORTSMEN’S CAUCUS KICKS OFF HUNTING SEASON WITH ANNUAL DOVE HUNT

Article Contact: Conner Barker

Why It Matters: The Tennessee Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) is a bipartisan group of state legislators that is housed under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) umbrella and serves to protect our time-honored outdoor traditions. The Caucus does a great job of keeping members engaged both during the regular and interim sessions, allowing members to interact with the sporting-conservation community on issues impacting sportsmen and women in Tennessee. 

Highlights: 

• On September 2, the Caucus hosted its annual Legislative Dove Hunt in Williamsport, Tennessee.

• The event was hosted by the Caucus in conjunction with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF), Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF).

• This year’s hunt saw one of the strongest turnouts in the event’s history with approximately 70 total attendees, 15 of whom were Caucus members.

• Attendees enjoyed a BBQ lunch and evening dove hunt, along with brief remarks from TWRA, TWRF, CSF, and Caucus Co-Chairs Senators Paul Rose and Steve Southerland and Representative Jesse Chism, who also serves on the NASC Executive Council.

For most of the country, Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer and the unofficial start to the fall hunting season. In honor of hunting season kick-off, the Tennessee Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus welcomed legislators, sporting-conservation partners, and state agency staff for an afternoon of camaraderie in the dove field, which turned out to be a successful start to the hunting season.

On the heels of a very productive year in Tennessee, members and partners of the Caucus had the opportunity to reflect on several big wins. First, the Caucus co-hosted the 22^nd Annual NASC Sportsmen Legislator Summit alongside the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus in Memphis, Tennessee, in December 2025. The event saw one of the strongest turnouts to date for the NASC Summit and was a huge success on all fronts.

Also celebrated was the passage of Senate Bill 2369/House Bill 2588 sponsored by Caucus Co-Chairs Senator Paul Rose, Representative Chris Todd and Caucus Co-Chair and NASC Executive Council Member Representative Jesse Chism, which will allow schools to offer students in grades 5–12 a hunter education course as part of the student’s physical education, health, or safety instruction curriculum. Finally, attendees were provided with an update on the ongoing effort to secure a dedicated funding mechanism for the TWRA, which will continue to be the center of attention going into the 2027 legislative session.

CSF would like to extend a huge thank you to TWRF and TWRA for working alongside the Caucus to host yet another successful Legislative Dove Hunt. CSF also thanks the attendees, Caucus Co-Chairs, event hosts, and event sponsors for their role in supporting the Caucus.

 

 

HUNTER EDUCATION COMING TO GRANITE STATE CLASSROOMS!

Article Contact: Fred Bird

Why It Matters: The future of hunting, fishing, and America’s outdoor traditions depends on more than recruitment. It hinges on smart conservation policy, access to quality land, and educating the next generation about their role on the landscape. Bringing basic hunter education to the classroom serves as an excellent avenue to support the next generation of sportsmen and women. It is the next generation of hunters and anglers that will help sustain the critical conservation funding needed to support our storied outdoor traditions for generations to come.

Highlights:

• After a multi-year effort, New Hampshire high schoolers will now be able to voluntarily enroll in Hunter Education for certification and for elective course credit.

• Earlier in 2025 HB 1122 was introduced in the House and ultimately got caught up in the House Education Commission’s issues and concerns with another education bill that was firearms training focused and demanded participation rather than allowing for voluntary participation. Both bills died in committee.

• Last week, the New Hampshire State Board of Education unanimously approved Hunter Education for high school students, grades 9-12, via the Learn Everywhere program.

The multi-year effort to bring Hunter Education – a top policy priority of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) – to New Hampshire schools may not have followed the traditional path of many CSF policy priorities, but it reached an important milestone last week. At the September 9, 2026, State Board of Education meeting, Commissioners unanimously approved the application to include New Hampshire Fish and Game Hunter Education curriculum in the Learn Everywhere program, paving the way for this important curriculum to soon become available to high school students across the Granite State.

As stated on the New Hampshire Department of Education official government page, “Learn Everywhere is an innovative approach to learning passed into law by the 2018 New Hampshire Legislature to capture existing student learning and create an ecosystem of additional learning opportunities for our students, wherever and whenever they occur.”

Throughout these efforts, past and present leaders in the New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, have championed legislation to bring hunter education into the classroom, most recently through HB 1122 this past session. Their combined efforts have allowed a dialogue to take place highlighting the many benefits the curriculum provides students with, beyond being certified in hunter education.

“The voluntary NH Fish & Game Hunter Education Learn Everywhere program in high school is a great way to introduce young Granite Staters to New Hampshire traditions and the natural beauty of the state,” said Democratic House Co-Chair Rep. Will Darby. “Programs like this, encouraging youth to explore the great outdoors, are a welcome contrast to the ever-increasing influence of AI and social media leading to the rise of anxiety and other mental health challenges among students.”

“As Chairman of the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Committee, I’m thrilled to see the State Board of Education approve New Hampshire Fish and Game’s Hunter Education program through Learn Everywhere. Last year, we worked to advance legislation that would allow students to take Hunter Education in the schools. While that legislation did not ultimately become law, the goal was always more important than the particular path we took to get there,” said Republican House Caucus Co-Chair Rep. James Spillane. “Hunter Education teaches far more than the mechanics of hunting. It teaches firearm and outdoor safety, wildlife conservation, personal responsibility, ethics, and respect for our natural resources.”

“New Hampshire’s outdoors are a critical part of our economy and our way of life, and programs like Hunter Education help ensure our students learn to be responsible stewards of our environment. I’m glad students can now earn credit for taking these courses, and I look forward to seeing how they put their learning to good use to preserve New Hampshire’s outdoors for generations to come,” said Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Kelly Ayotte.

After HB 1122 failed to move out of committee earlier this year, CSF and our partners immediately went to work to find alternative avenues to ensure students could have access to this important course. Bringing the Learn Everywhere option to the leadership of the New Hampshire Fish & Game, along with meeting and planning with the online course facilitators, CSF and our partners were able to put a viable plan into place for the Département of Education to consider and ultimately approve. CSF applauds Caucus leadership in New Hampshire and looks forward to working with legislative sportsmen’s caucus leaders in the Northeast and beyond to expand opportunities to share our time-honored traditions with the next generation of sportsmen and women. CSF would also like to thank our close partners at the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation for their collaborative leadership and unwavering support for this and many other CSF priorities over the years.

SENATE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE ADVANCES FARM BILL, BRINGING NEW FIVE-YEAR BILL ONE STEP CLOSER

(September 16, 2026) – WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today advanced the Farm Bill to the full Senate for consideration, marking the most significant progress toward passage of a new Farm Bill since the last iteration expired in 2023.

For America’s sportsmen and women, passage of a comprehensive, five-year Farm Bill would provide important stability for voluntary conservation efforts on private lands. While several Conservation Title programs have received significant investments in recent years, others have continued operating through a series of one-year extensions since the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill.

The Committee’s bill closely aligns with the House’s lead in the inclusion of several priorities championed by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), including improvements to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and creation of the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP). These provisions build on recent investments in other critical conservation programs, including the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Voluntary Public Access – Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP).

“America’s sportsmen and women have a major stake in the conservation programs supported by the Farm Bill,” said Taylor Schmitz, CSF’s Senior Vice President and COO. “As conservationists, we understand that a strong Conservation Title represents a partnership between the conservation community and participating landowners. Overall, this partnership improves wildlife habitat, sustains healthy fish and wildlife populations, and maintains access and opportunity for sportsmen and women. We are encouraged by the progress made today and remain committed to advancing policies that sustain landowner participation and strengthen voluntary conservation efforts on private lands.”

With the Committee’s action, the legislation now moves to the full Senate for a vote.

As Congress continues its work toward a new Farm Bill, CSF remains actively engaged in the process, advocating for strong Conservation and Forestry Titles that supports private and public land conservation and the fish and wildlife resources valued by America’s sportsmen and women.

CSF CELEBRATES LEGACY OF CONSERVATION & LOOKS TOWARD THE FUTURE AT 37TH ANNUAL BANQUET

(September 17, 2026) – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Against the backdrop of America’s 250th anniversary, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted its 37th Annual Banquet, bringing together the leaders and Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus from both sides of the aisle, industry leaders, and conservation partners, to celebrate the enduring legacy of America’s sporting traditions while looking ahead to the future of conservation leadership.

Held just months after the nation celebrated 250 years, this year’s Banquet recognized the unique role that hunters, anglers, recreational shooters, and trappers play in shaping America’s conservation legacy. Since the nation’s founding, sportsmen and women have been our country’s original conservationists, ensuring that fish, wildlife, and access to the outdoors remain part of America’s heritage for future generations.

The evening also celebrated the continued leadership of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), the largest bipartisan caucus in Congress, whose Members continue to demonstrate that conservation and America’s outdoor traditions remain issues that unite leaders across party lines. Together with the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus and National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses, through the support of CSF, this bipartisan network remains the nation’s most effective force advancing policies that protect our time-honored outdoor traditions and the lands and waters that sustain them.

“As America reflects on 250 years of freedom and opportunity, we also celebrate one of our nation’s greatest traditions: the conservation ethic passed from generation to generation by hunters, anglers, recreational shooters, and trappers,” said Ken Eubanks, Chairman of the CSF Board of Directors.“Tonight we celebrate not only the legacy we’ve inherited, but the exciting future we’re building together.”

The Banquet also served as the public announcement of a historic leadership transition for CSF. Following decades of distinguished service, CSF President and CEO Jeff Crane will retire at the end of 2026. The CSF Board of Directors formally announced that Taylor Schmitz, currently Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will become President and CEO on January 1, 2027.

Under Crane’s leadership, CSF has grown into the nation’s leading bipartisan voice for sportsmen and women. His unwavering commitment to bipartisan collaboration and conservation has helped ensure that the voices of hunters, anglers, recreational shooters, and trappers remain represented in policy discussions at every level of government. His legacy can be measured not only in legislative victories, but in the relationships he cultivated, the leaders he mentored, and the impact he has made for future generations.

“It has been the privilege of my life to serve America’s sportsmen and women alongside so many incredible partners, leaders, and friends,” said Jeff Crane, President and CEO of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation. “The strength of CSF has never been about any one individual; it’s about the people and partnerships that believe conservation transcends politics. I could not be more confident in Taylor’s leadership or more excited about the future of this organization.”

Schmitz brings a deep understanding of CSF’s mission, values, and priorities, along with the experience and leadership necessary to guide the organization into its next chapter. His decade-long tenure at the Foundation provides valuable institutional knowledge and a strong appreciation for the relationships, culture, and work that have defined CSF’s success.

“I am deeply honored by the confidence the Board has placed in me and humbled by the opportunity to build upon the extraordinary legacy that Jeff and so many others have established,” said Taylor Schmitz, incoming President and CEO of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation. “For nearly four decades, CSF has demonstrated that conservation is strongest when people work together with respect, purpose, and a shared passion for the outdoors. As we begin this next chapter, I am excited to carry forward that spirit, strengthening our bipartisan partnerships, and ensuring future generations inherit better opportunities to hunt, fish, trap, shoot, and experience the outdoors that have defined America for 250 years.”

Throughout the evening, CSF also recognized the leadership of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus and its bipartisan champions, whose willingness to work across political divides continues to prove that conservation remains one of the few issues capable of bringing Americans together. The bipartisan CSC Leaders include Co-Chairs Senator John Boozman (AR), Senator Angus King Jr. (ME), Representative Bruce Westerman (AR), and Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA). Vice-Chairs include Senator Roger Marshall (KS), Senator Gary Peters (MI), Representative August Pfluger (TX), and Representative Troy Carter (LA).

As CSF reflected on nearly four decades of service, the evening became more than a celebration of accomplishments; it became a reminder that conservation is a legacy passed from one generation to the next. Just as America’s sportsmen and women have long accepted the responsibility of leaving our lands, waters, and wildlife better than they found them, CSF now enters its next chapter with that same sense of stewardship. Guided by the leaders who built its foundation and inspired by those who will carry it forward, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation remains committed to protecting America’s outdoor heritage for the next 250 years and beyond.

CSF extends deep appreciation to our Mission Partners and the Sponsors who made the 37th Annual Banquet a success. Title Sponsors:Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Capital One, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Outdoor Sportsman Group, Richard Childress Racing, Shell, and the Wild Sheep Foundation. Host Sponsors:Dallas Safari Club, Ducks Unlimited, GunBroker, Hornady Manufacturing Company, International Order of T. Roosevelt, MVP Robotics, National Marine Manufacturers Association, Rather Outdoors, Safari Club International, Scheels, Shimano, Sig Sauer, Silencer Central, Silencer Co, Silencer Shop, South Carolina Waterfowl Association, The Bernhardt Group, and The Kinetic Group.