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 .