Smith & Wesson Presented With Conservation Award

The Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) has presented Smith & Wesson with its “2026 Conservation Partner of the Year” award. The outdoor industry, along with America’s more than 60 million active HATS (hunters, anglers, trappers, shooters), plays an instrumental role in funding land, fish, and wildlife conservation in America. Through the Pittman-Robertson Act, manufacturers of firearms and ammunition have helped conserve and provide access to more than 36 million acres across America. With help from its customers, Smith & Wesson has been supporting this conservation effort since the 1930s. Over the past five years, S&W has provided more than $236 million in Pittman-Robertson (PR) funds, making it one of the largest funders of wildlife conservation in America.

“The outdoor industry simply does not get the credit it deserves for being the primary funders of land, fish, and wildlife conservation in America,” said OSCF’s executive director Jim Curcuruto. “Smith & Wesson has one of the longest histories of funding wildlife conservation, and we are glad to shine a light on its efforts by presenting them with the 2026 Conservation Partner of the Year Award.”  

In addition to supporting conservation through the Pittman-Robertson Act, Smith & Wesson also sponsors many wildlife conservation organizations each year, helping each one achieve its mission. “Smith & Wesson is honored to be recognized by the Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation as the 2026 Conservation Partner of the Year. Our collective commitment to the protection and preservation of wildlife, habitats, and the hunting tradition is essential to the American identity,” said Mark Smith, S&W’s president and CEO. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated customers and staff, whose support enables us to make a meaningful impact. We look forward to many more years of ensuring wildlife sustainability for future generations.”