YORK, S.C. – March 30, 2026 – The Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) is pleased to announce that Executive Director Jim Curcuruto and OSCF Board Chair Jenifer Wisniewski will be attending the 91st North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Columbus, Ohio, March 29-April 3, 2026.
Hosted by the Wildlife Management Institute, the conference brings together hundreds of leaders from state and federal wildlife agencies, the outdoor industry and conservation organizations. Attendees will meet to discuss the future of land, fish and wildlife conservation.
Curcuruto is attending for the 16th consecutive year, calling the event "a can't-miss" with more than 150 sessions, workshops and meetings focused on the future of conservation. He will meet with conservation leaders, participate in sessions on topics including marketing, outreach and research, and highlight OSCF's recent successes:
1. Bringing New Customers to Market: Outdoor Stewards' 2025 yearlong "Come With" campaign with the Kentucky Dept. Fish and Game yielded nearly 18,000 new participants.
2. Promoting Positive Contributions of Gun Owners to the General Public: OSCF's "Keepers of the Wild" PSA exceeded $10 million in earned television and radio media and reached more than 500 million impressions among the general population.
3. Protecting Traditional Ammunition: OSCF's new research identifies the impact on wildlife populations from traditional ammunition.
Conference attendees interested in meeting with OSCF representatives can contact Jim at (203) 450-7202.
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 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.