Executive Director Jim Curcuruto and Board Chair Jenifer Wisniewski of the Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) are heading to the 91st North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Columbus, Ohio, from March 29 to April 3, 2026. This isn’t just another networking schmooze—it’s a prime stage for OSCF to flex their muscle on conservation wins like the Come With campaign partnering with Kentucky’s Department of Fish and Wildlife, the hard-hitting Keepers of the Wild PSA, and cutting-edge research debunking myths about traditional ammunition’s environmental impact. In a room full of wildlife experts, policymakers, and agency heads, these presentations could shift narratives that anti-gun zealots love to weaponize against hunters and shooters.

For the 2A community, this is a stealthy power play in the culture war over public lands and hunting heritage. OSCF’s work isn’t flashy activism; it’s data-driven advocacy proving lead ammo doesn’t poison ecosystems like the green lobby claims—research that’s already influencing state fish and game policies. The Come With initiative smartly recruits new blood into hunting by emphasizing family traditions, countering the urban disconnect that fuels ammo bans, while Keepers of the Wild PSAs remind everyone that hunters fund 80% of conservation via Pittman-Robertson dollars. As non-toxic ammo mandates creep in (looking at you, California and Europe), OSCF’s presence at this conference amplifies pro-2A science, potentially staving off federal overreach and protecting the lead-core bullets we rely on for self-defense and sport.

The implications ripple far beyond the conference hall: stronger alliances with wildlife agencies mean more robust defenses against EPA-style regs disguised as eco-protection. 2A supporters should cheer this—it’s proof that tying firearms rights to stewardship wins hearts, minds, and elections. Keep an eye on OSCF; they’re the quiet guardians ensuring our rifles remain tools for conservation, not targets for extinction.