America Outdoors Association

10/22/2026

Leah Corrigan of Recreation Law Group returns to the AO Conference with The New Plaintiff Playbook: From Administrative Negligence to Criminal Liability.

One of our industry’s most trusted legal voices will unpack how hiring, training, and maintenance records can become targets in litigation—and what happens when an investigation turns criminal.

December 9 | 2–3:30 p.m. CT | Oklahoma City

This session will NOT be recorded. Be in the room.

Register: https://web.cvent.com/event/b327e75e-1d36-488e-8692-b7d944970d7c/summary

10/20/2026

Join Steve Zettel of the Not in Wilderness Coalition at the AO Conference for Technology Vs the Wilderness Experience, an interactive conversation about technology’s place in the outdoors and the experiences we want to preserve.

Bring your perspective. This conversation needs outfitters in it.

How do you handle technology on your trips?

December 8–11 | Oklahoma City
Explore the agenda and register: https://web.cvent.com/event/b327e75e-1d36-488e-8692-b7d944970d7c/summary

10/19/2026

Public lands. Real questions. Be in the room.

Permitting and access decisions affect your business. Bring your questions to the America Outdoors Conference and hear directly from land-management agencies and industry advocates about the issues shaping outfitting—and the work happening on your behalf.

📍 Oklahoma City | December 8–11
⏳ Early-bird pricing ends November 6.
AO members save an additional $200 on full conference registration.

View the agenda and register: https://web.cvent.com/event/b327e75e-1d36-488e-8692-b7d944970d7c/summary

10/16/2026

The America Outdoors team is heading to Ashland next week for the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit—and we’d love to see you there!

Catch AO Executive Director Aaron Lieberman:
📍 Wednesday, Oct. 21: Talking federal policy with outfitters and guides.
📍 Friday, Oct. 23: Joining a panel on the recreation workforce.

Joining the Summit? Come say hello! Nearby but can’t attend? Send us a message and let’s find a time to connect. We’re always up for coffee and a little shop talk.

Learn more about the OOR Summit: https://www.oregontrailscoalition.org/summit

10/15/2026

Enter to win a Maravia Scout raft in Celestial in the America Outdoors raffle!

1 ticket: $25 | 3 tickets: $70 | 5 tickets: $110

We’ll draw the winner at the America Outdoors Conference closing in Oklahoma City. You don’t need to be present to win.

Get your tickets:
https://app.fluidpay.com/spp/2026_AO_Maravia_Raffle

10/14/2026

From apparel and equipment to booking software and business services, the America Outdoors exhibit hall brings suppliers who know outfitting together in one place. Compare options, ask questions, and make connections that can help your business run better.

Buying for your retail shop? Our new $215 Retail Buyer Pass gives retail owners, managers, and buyers access to the Outfitter Expo and general sessions.

Join us December 8–11 in Oklahoma City. Bring your questions. Bring your buying team. Find what’s next for your business.

View the Exhibit Hall and Register today: https://web.cvent.com/event/b327e75e-1d36-488e-8692-b7d944970d7c/summary

10/12/2026

Join America Outdoors and ADP to explore ways to simplify payroll, HR, recruiting, and onboarding—and learn about exclusive AO member savings.

Led by former guide and outfitting manager Adam Engleman, this webinar is for outfitters considering ADP or looking to get more from their current service.

Wednesday, October 14
3 p.m. Eastern / 2 p.m. Central

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10/08/2026

Learn it in December. Put it to work next season.

Get in a room with outfitters who talk guides, guests, gear, and growing a business. Swap ideas. Ask the real questions. Bring home something you’re excited to try.

December 8–11 | Oklahoma City

Register today: https://web.cvent.com/event/b327e75e-1d36-488e-8692-b7d944970d7c/summary

10/02/2026

Hey Montanans: check it out!

www.montanaoutdoorexpo.com | Where Adventure Meets the Wild | April 2-4, 2027, at the Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds | Helena, MT

10/02/2026

Big verdicts. Insurance concerns. How are outfitters responding?

In a special episode of The Outfitter Brief, industry experts discuss the legal pressures reshaping outfitting and how outfitters in Oregon and Arizona are organizing to protect their businesses and preserve access to insurance.

What could their efforts mean for your state? Tune in for the conversation.

▶️ Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ibht4jpUlHA