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POMA Internship Available

January 13, 2026

Part of POMA's commitment to the next generation includes offering college students a shot at the coveted POMA Intern position. This is an unpaid position but can be incorporated into...

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Campfire Session: Strategies for Success at Outdoor Expos

January 12, 2026

The first Campfire Session of 2026 is now available! In this conversation, POMA Board Members Rob Shane and Justin Morrissey share insights on how outdoor professionals can effectively network at expos....

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District of Conservation: POMA Gets a New Executive Director (ft. Stephanie Hickey)

January 12, 2026

In Episode 534 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Stephanie Hickey - a longtime communications professional in the outdoor industry. Stephanie was recently promoted to executive director of the Professional...

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Media Pre-Registration Open for 2026 DSC Convention

January 12, 2026

Media members excited to start the new year right by attending the annual DSC Convention & Sporting Expo to be held February 6-8, 2026, can pre-register for credentials now....

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American Outdoor News Lifetime Achievement Award

January 12, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1/12/2026American Outdoor News Honors Kevin Reese with Lifetime Achievement AwardSHOT SHOW 2026. SANDS CONVENTION CENTER LAS VEGAS, NEVADA American Outdoor News, the premier digital magazine dedicated to...

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Black Belt Beginnings

January 11, 2026

In 2025, POMA offered an Alabama Black Belt turkey hunt Expedition to it's members. NWTF published an article about the hunt in their latest publication....

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RMEF Board of Directors Announces New Leadership, Members

January 09, 2026

MISSOULA, Mont. — Entering its 42nd year of big game conservation accomplishment, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation welcomes a new chair, vice chair and five new members to its board...

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Final Scores Announced for 2025-2026 JROTC Three-Position Postal Championship

January 08, 2026

The results are in for the 2025-2026 JROTC Three-Position Postal Air Rifle Championship! The competition was facilitated by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), running from September to December. The JROTC...

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Apex Mountain and OTIS Technologies Partner to Produce Off the Beaten Path Live in Las Vegas for SHOT Show

January 06, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOTIS Partners with Apex Mountain to Host Live Recordings of Off the Beaten Path Podcast at SHOT Show 2026 Booth in Las VegasBoynton Beach, FL — January 6th...

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POMA Basecamp Meet-Up at SHOT Show Promises Engaging Speakers and Key Networking Opportunities

December 31, 2025

Join the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) for our next Basecamp Meet-Up at SHOT Show on Wednesday, January 21 at 4 p.m. in room Delfino 4001AB in the Venetian. POMA...

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Sign Up Now for the 2026 CMP Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Competition

December 22, 2025

HALLSVILLE, Mo. – Registration is now open for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament! The second longest running pistol championship in the world, the 2026 CMP...

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Whitetails Unlimited Grants More Than $250,000 in Wisconsin

December 17, 2025

Whitetails Unlimited awarded $258,079 in grants this past fiscal year in the state of Wisconsin. The majority of these grants fell in WTU's Staying on Target Program, supporting shooting and...

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RMEF Helps Add 8,850 Acres of Public Land to Michigan's Elk Country

December 16, 2025

MISSOULA, Mont. — Located in the heart of Michigan’s elk range, the Pigeon River Country State Forest in the state’s Lower Peninsula now includes an additional 8,850 acres, thanks to...

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POMA Names Stephanie Spika Hickey as New Executive Director

December 16, 2025

POMA, the premier organization empowering outdoor communicators across the hunting, fishing, shooting sports and conservation industries, is proud to announce the appointment of Stephanie Spika Hickey as its new Executive...

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Transitions but Not Goodbye

December 16, 2025

I have some news to share. On January 1, 2026, I will become the Senior Vice President of the Sportsmen’s Alliance (SA). The Alliance is a national non-profit advocacy organization...

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NCBA Invites Media to CattleCon 2026 in Nashville

December 15, 2025

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) invites outdoor columnists and journalists to apply for media credentials at the 2026 Cattle Industry Convention, or CattleCon, in Nashville, TN. CattleCon is the...

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Record Attendance Marks the 2025 New England CMP Games

December 15, 2025

By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer JERICHO, Vt. – Over 250 individuals traveled to the foothills of the Green Mountains to attend the 2025 New England Games, part of the...

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En Banc Review Granted in New Jersey Sensitive Places Lawsuit

December 12, 2025

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to an en banc review of the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) challenge to New Jersey’s “sensitive places” firearms carry restrictions. The case...

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December POMA President’s Message

December 10, 2025

As we closed out our December board meeting, I wanted to share a brief update on the work your board and committees are doing behind the scenes to strengthen our...

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Press Registration for ATA Show Week Closes Dec. 18

December 10, 2025

Press registration for ATA Show Week closes Dec. 18, and your opportunity to secure complimentary access to the biggest week in archery is coming to an end....

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Whitetails Unlimited Grants $1 Million Through Staying on Target Program

December 10, 2025

Whitetails Unlimited issued grants totaling $1,122,189 fostering their Staying on Target Program this past fiscal year. Staying on Target grants included those awarded for shooting range development and improvements, safe...

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CMP’s Talladega Spring Classic Returns in 2026

December 10, 2025

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Mark your calendars for the 2026 Talladega Spring Classic – featuring a lineup of outdoor rifle and pistol competitions for all experience levels! The annual event will...

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Steelhead Outdoors Offers American-Made Gifts for Firearm Owners from $35

December 08, 2025

Shakopee, Minnesota (December 9, 2025) – Searching for a Made in USA gift for family, friends or maybe yourself? Steelhead Outdoors, a leader in innovative American-made gun storage solutions, has...

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USA Clay Target League Releases 2025 Impact Report

December 08, 2025

Eagan, Minnesota – The USA Clay Target League is excited to announce that its 2025 Annual Impact Report is now available. This yearly report presents the impact of the League...

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