Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports

05/06/2026

Welcome to the 2026 National R3 Symposium in Des Moines, IA!

05/01/2026

The Council extends its thanks to the Supporting Sponsors of the 2026 National R3 Symposium. Their contributions help make this important gathering possible and support the shared work of building stronger, more connected R3 efforts nationwide. We appreciate their commitment to the professionals and partnerships moving hunting and shooting sports forward.

05/01/2026

The Council appreciates the generous support of our Bronze Sponsors for the 2026 National R3 Symposium: Delta Waterfowl Foundation, Federal Premium , Kalkomey , PayIt , National Field Archery Association , DJ Case & Associates, GAIM Immersive Technology Group AB, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and The National Wild Turkey Federation. Their sponsorship helps bring together the agencies, organizations, and partners working every day to recruit, retain, and reactivate hunters and shooting sports participants.

04/30/2026

Thank you to Bass Pro Shops and Ducks Unlimited for serving as Silver Sponsors of the 2026 National R3 Symposium. Their support helps create a valuable space for R3 professionals to connect, learn from one another, and work toward stronger participation in hunting and shooting sports.

04/29/2026

The Council is proud to recognize NSSF—The Firearm Industry Trade Association as the Gold Sponsor of the 2026 National R3 Symposium. Their continued investment in R3 strengthens opportunities for professionals across the country to collaborate, share ideas, and advance the future of hunting and shooting sports. We are grateful for their leadership and support.

04/03/2026

Only one month away!!! Don’t miss the 2026 National R3 Symposium, May 4–7, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. Hosted by the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports. Visit https://cahss.org/symposium for all the details.

03/03/2026

Thank you to Bass Pro Shops for their generous support of the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports. Their investment strengthens national R3 efforts and reflects a shared commitment to the future of hunting, shooting sports, and wildlife conservation. Check out the full story at

A $15,000 organizational support donation from Bass Pro Shops is helping strengthen national efforts to advance hunting, shooting sports, and conservation. The contribution was awarded to Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports (Council) to further its mission of supporting state agencies...

02/11/2026

Don’t miss the 2026 National R3 Symposium, May 4–7, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. Hosted by the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports, the foremost R3 gathering brings together leaders working to grow participation in hunting, shooting sports, and outdoor recreation. Expect practical strategies, real-world case studies, and meaningful collaboration across sectors. Registration and lodging now open. Visit https://cahss.org/symposium for all the details.

11/26/2025

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11/25/2025

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