Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation Presenting at NRA Range Development Conference

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. - July 24, 2024 - Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation’s (OSCF) Executive Director, Jim Curcuruto, will be presenting at the NRA Range Development and Operations Conference in Denver, July 31 – August 1, 2024.  

Held by the National Rifle Association, the conference is designed to educate potential and current range owners and operators in identifying issues and pitfalls associated with range development, environmental issues and safety. Attendees will receive a multidisciplinary perspective on major topics such as business planning, EPA lead standards, construction, sound abatement, ADA compliance, ventilation, funding and grants, NRA programs, training opportunities and much more. 

Curcuruto will be presenting preliminary results from a current OSCF research project focusing on ‘Welcoming New Target Shooters’ to the world of recreational target shooting. Curcuruto notes, “past research we’ve conducted identified that more than 10 million American’s have purchased their first firearm over the past few years. Many of these new gun owners are not actively practicing or participating in recreational target shooting. This OSCF research provides key insights into how to best welcome new target shooters and make them want to go to the range more often.” 

The goal of the Range Development & Operations Conference is to give attendees a forum to share their knowledge, and ensure the public has a safe and convenient place to shoot in order to exercise their Second Amendment rights. For more information on this conference and topic, contact NRA Range Services at range@nrahq.org or 877-NRA-RANGE. 

For more information about OSCF visit www.OutdoorStewards.org, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. 

About 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 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 fact that HATS are primary funders and stewards of conservation in America. To learn more about OSCF programs; “Fill A Bag While Filling Your Tag”, “Come With!”, “Donate a Deer”, “Connecting with Conservation” and the “Outdoor Industry Communication Council,” please visit www.OutdoorStewards.org or contact Jim Curcuruto at (203) 450-7202, jim@stewardsofconservation.org . 

Outdoor Stewards to Exhibit at Assoc. for Conservation Information Conference

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – July 17, 2024 – The largest gathering of state and federal fish and wildlife agency communicators will take place during the annual Association for Conservation Information (ACI) conference July 22-25, 2024 in Arlington, VA.

This highly anticipated event will be attended by more than 100 leading communicators from US state, federal, and Canadian fish and wildlife agencies, as well as by leading non-profit organizations in the conservation space.

Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation’s  (OSCF’s) Board Vice-Chair, Jenifer Wisniewski (who is a past President of ACI), stated; “No one does more on-the-ground land, fish and wildlife conservation work than the good folks at state and federal wildlife agencies. It is important for ACI communicators to get the word out about all the terrific conservation work being done on a daily basis by agency staff. Outdoor Stewards appreciates and thanks them for all they do.”

OSCF will be exhibiting throughout the conference and meeting with attendees to discuss the positive contributions that HATS (Hunters, Anglers, Trappers and Shooters) make to conservation. From being primary funders of conservation to cleaning up nature and feeding the hungry, America’s 60 million+ active HATS have much to be proud of.

OSCF will also be announcing news about our new Public Service Announcement campaign that will promote how wildlife conservation is funded by hunters and target shooters. OSCF’s PSA will be distributed to more than 11,000 radio and television stations across the US and has expected metrics of more than 250,000,000 impressions and $5,000,000 in earned media making it the largest ever pro-hunter message to reach the general population.

About 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 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 fact that HATS are primary funders and stewards of conservation in America. To learn more about OSCF programs; “Fill A Bag While Filling Your Tag”, “Come With!”, “Donate a Deer”, “Connecting with Conservation” and the “Outdoor Industry Communication Council,” please visit www.OutdoorStewards.org or contact Jim Curcuruto at (203) 450-7202, jim@stewardsofconservation.org .

Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Sponsoring ICAST ‘Lunkers and Bunkers’ Event

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – July 9, 2024 – The world’s largest sportfishing trade show, International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST), is just days away and thousands of fishing industry folks are gearing up for lots of business and fun throughout the week of July 14 in Orlando, Fla.

 “Lunkers and Bunkers”, a highly anticipated kickoff event for ICAST 2024, is scheduled for July 15 at Celebration Golf Club. This networking event will host more than 120 fishing industry professionals who will play a round of golf, with each group fishing four designated ponds throughout the course. Proceeds from this event, powered by the American Sportfishing Association, go towards Keep America Fishing. 

Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) is proud to be sponsoring the “Closest to the Pin” tee shot during this fun networking event. OSCF will be presenting special awards to both the woman and man that have the closest to the pin shot from Hole #5 at Celebration Golf Club.

OSCF’s Executive Director, Jim Curcuruto, notes “The folks at ASA know how to put on a great event. ICAST is a terrific mix of business and pleasure and we are proud to be a sponsor of the ‘Lunkers and Bunkers’ event.”

OSCF staff will be attending the ICAST conference immediately following the Lunkers and Bunkers event, and will be meeting with fishing industry professionals to discuss promoting the positive contributions of anglers, as well as discussing preliminary results from an OSCF research project on how youth fishing programs can create long term avid anglers.

If you would like to meet up with Jim during the show, reach out at (203) 450-7202 or Jim@StewardsOfConservation.org.

Learn more at: Lunkers and Bunkers, ICAST, American Sportfishing Association and Keep America Fishing.

About 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 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 fact that HATS are primary funders and stewards of conservation in America. To learn more about OSCF programs; “Fill A Bag While Filling Your Tag”, “Come With!”, “Donate a Deer”, “Connecting with Conservation” and the “Outdoor Industry Communication Council,” please visit www.OutdoorStewards.org or contact Jim Curcuruto at (203) 450-7202,

jim@stewardsofconservation.org.