Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, the nonprofit powerhouse igniting the next generation’s passion for hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors, just landed a heavy hitter: Steve Windom as their new Development Director. With over two decades of fundraising wizardry under his belt, Windom’s stepping in to supercharge major donor outreach, foundation grants, and corporate alliances, aiming to blanket the Midwest with the group’s life-changing programs. This isn’t just a hire—it’s a strategic power move in a landscape where outdoor heritage is under siege from urban sprawl, restrictive regs, and indoor addictions.

For the 2A community, this is catnip. Outdoor Mentors isn’t some feel-good camping club; they’re forging lifelong stewards of the Second Amendment by hooking kids on the traditions of self-reliance, marksmanship, and ethical wildcrafting—skills that translate directly to responsible gun ownership and advocacy. Windom’s fundraising chops could unlock millions, scaling programs that counter anti-gun narratives with boots-on-the-ground experiences proving why hunters and shooters are conservation’s true MVPs. Picture corporate sponsors like firearms manufacturers or ammo giants stepping up, amplifying 2A voices amid ballot battles in battleground states like Michigan and Wisconsin. In an era of Fudds and faux environmentalists, this bolsters the pipeline of young defenders who’ll carry the torch for our rights.

The implications ripple wide: stronger funding means more kids mentored, more families bonded over the crack of a .22, and a fortified bulwark against the cultural drift eroding our outdoor ethos. 2A patriots, keep an eye on Pass It On—they’re not just passing on skills; they’re passing on liberty. If you’re in the Midwest or beyond, hit up their site, donate, or volunteer. This is how we win the long game.