Tactacam has renewed its partnership as a Whitetails Unlimited National Sponsor, according to WTU President Jeff Schinkten. The Iowa and Montana-based camera manufacturer provides hunting video equipment featuring remote sync, slow motion, and weatherproof capabilities for WTU members and events.
Beretta USA announces sponsorship and participation in the NSCA Southeast Regional Championship at Quail Creek Sporting Ranch in Okeechobee, FL, June 2-7. The company will sponsor the Super Sporting competition and showcase premium shotguns including the 694 Black DLC, DT11 Super Sport, SL2, AX800 Suprema, and A400 L Sporting, with Team Beretta athletes competing throughout the week.
Beretta USA announced its sponsorship of NASCAR driver Jeb Burton for the Sports Illustrated Resorts 250 at Nashville Superspeedway on May 30, 2026. The partnership celebrates Beretta's Gallatin, Tennessee manufacturing facility's 10-year anniversary and connects two performance-driven brands rooted in precision and excellence.
Burris Optics announced a partnership with Coyote Down, a popular YouTube channel focused on predator hunting. Coyote Down host Josh Shepherd and his family will exclusively use Burris optics, including the Eliminator 6 riflescope, with content rolling out across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook throughout the year.
Quaker Boy will continue as a national sponsor of Whitetails Unlimited, the premier white-tailed deer conservation organization. Founded by Dick and Beverly Kirby, Quaker Boy has produced Made in the USA game calls for over four decades, supporting WTU's mission of wildlife habitat enhancement and hunting tradition preservation.
Barnett Crossbows will continue its partnership with Whitetails Unlimited as a national sponsor, according to WTU President Jeff Schinkten. Founded in 1962, Barnett has innovated in the crossbow and archery industry for over 60 years, offering performance-driven bows and accessories for hunters and recreational shooters.
Vortex Optics released a limited-run Poppy Remember Short Sleeve T-Shirt with only 600 available. Proceeds benefit the Wisconsin VFW, supporting veteran programs and services across the state. The shirt is priced at $24.99.
Vortex® has renewed its Silver sponsorship of the Vortex Outdoor Adventure Camps Fund with the Boone and Crockett Club for 2026, supporting youth scholarships and gear for conservation education programs at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch. CEO Tony Schoonen and Brand Manager Sawyer Briel emphasized the partnership's importance in inspiring the next generation of conservation stewards.
20North Marketing has signed on as Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 NSSF Marketing & Leadership Summit, taking place May 12–14 at The Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa in Hilton Head. The digital marketing agency will support industry conversations on AI, leadership, consumer behavior, and digital marketing strategies.
Athlon Optics, a U.S. sports optics company based in Olathe, Kansas, will continue its partnership with Whitetails Unlimited as a National Sponsor. The company offers red dots, rifle scopes, spotting scopes, and binoculars backed by lifetime warranties. WTU President Jeff Schinkten praised the partnership and Athlon's commitment to quality outdoor products.
CZ announces the addition of Brennah Gaston to its professional shooting team. Gaston, a rising star in practical shooting, earned a gold medal with Team USA at the 2025 IPSC Handgun World Shoot and is the reigning Ladies Open National Champion. She will compete in major USPSA and IPSC matches throughout the 2026 season using CZ firearms.
Beretta and premium dealer Gray Rose announced their Silver Star sponsorship of Concert for the Heroes 2026, a two-day event in Bluffton, SC featuring a sporting clays range day and headline concert with Lee Brice to support veterans and first responders through OPFOB's mission.
Hornady® announced partnerships with Scouting America, serving as ammunition sponsor for Camp Cedars Rifle and Shotgun programs and the Mid-America Council's annual Sporting Clays Event. Vice President Jason Hornady emphasized the programs' focus on discipline, responsibility, and respect for youth development in shooting sports.
Connecticut Valley Arms/BPI Outdoors will continue its support of Whitetails Unlimited as a national sponsor, announced WTU President Jeff Schinkten. CVA, founded in 1971, manufactures muzzleloading rifles and hunting equipment, emphasizing reliability and value for hunters.
SoundGear, a hearing protection technology leader manufactured by Starkey, announced a national sponsorship of the USA Clay Target League to support youth shooting sports athletes' safety and hearing health. The partnership aims to provide advanced hearing protection to over 56,000 students across 2,000 school-approved teams nationwide.
CCW Safe announced its Gold-level sponsorship of the 2026 A Girl & A Gun National Conference, taking place April 30 to May 3 at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex in Palisade, Colorado. The event brings together hundreds of women from over 300 chapters for training, competitions, and educational seminars.
Rambo Bikes, the #1 hunting e-bike manufacturer based in Centerville, Iowa, continues its partnership with Whitetails Unlimited. WTU President Jeff Schinkten praised Rambo Bikes for helping hunters access hunting locations more quietly and efficiently through their innovative electric bike technology.
HEVI sponsored the Kansas One Shot Turkey Hunt (April 16-18, 2026) in El Dorado, Kansas, which paired youth hunters with celebrities and dignitaries to promote wildlife conservation and hunting heritage. The event raised funds for turkey habitat restoration, Kansas State University research, and conservation education while allowing attendees to field-test HEVI's turkey loads including HEVI-13, HEVI-18, Magnum Blend, and HEVI-Bismuth.
Havalon Knives renewed its national sponsorship with Whitetails Unlimited, supporting the organization's conservation and education initiatives. WTU President Jeff Schinkten praised Havalon's sharp blades and innovative designs as essential tools for hunters. Havalon, originating from the medical industry, has become the iconic brand in replaceable blade knives for hunting and outdoor use.
Whitetails Unlimited is sponsoring Midway USA Foundation's 2026 Days of Clays events in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Carolina with $5,000 contributions to each event. The funds will support youth shooting teams and be matched by Midway USA Foundation to advance youth shooting sports.