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Take Part in 2026 National Hunting & Fishing Day

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Held the fourth Saturday in September annually since 1972, National Hunting & Fishing (NHF) Day brings together sportsmen and women across America to celebrate the rich tradition of hunting, sport shooting and fishing. There are a variety of ways to take part in this annual celebration, taking place this year Saturday, Sept. 26.

Get Involved!

NHF Day recognizes generations of sportsmen and women for their contributions to the conservation of our nation’s rich sporting heritage and natural resources. One of the main goals of NHF Day is to recruit new hunters and anglers by encouraging participation and increasing public awareness of the connection between hunting, angling and conservation.

Through self-imposed fees and excise taxes, sportsmen and women have raised more than $57 billion – which is more than $100,000 every 30 minutes being raised for conservation.

National Hunting & Fishing Day is the largest, most effective grassroots movement ever undertaken to promote outdoor sports and conservation. Founded and sponsored by NSSF®, NHF Day is administered today by Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Mo., which serves as the official home for NHF Day.

Celebrating 250 Years of Stewardship

For 250 years, America’s lands, waters and wildlife have been protected by conservationists, hunters, anglers, recreational shooters and outdoor advocates. Their dedication built the conservation legacy we all enjoy today.

As part of this year’s celebration, the NHF Day website has curated stories of several conservation legends who shaped conservation in America. Teddy Roosevelt, Key Pittman/Absalom Willis Robertson, Aldo Leopold and others are featured.

Every time we hunt, fish, shoot, volunteer, restore habitat or introduce someone new to the outdoors, we contribute to their enduring legacy.

Become A Legend

Celebrate NHF Day by committing to share the outdoors with someone new. Whether it’s fishing, hunting or recreational shooting, every new experience helps build the next generation of conservationists.

These three steps will help you become a legend of conservation today, helping to grow this community tomorrow.

  1. Take the Pledge: Promise to introduce someone to fishing, hunting or the shooting sports this NHF Day.
  2. Share Your Adventure: Post a selfie, group photo or action shot of yourself enjoying the outdoors.
  3. Make It Happen: Put it all together by getting outside, creating lasting memories and helping to protect the outdoors we all love.

By taking part in the above, you will be entered into the Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife Foundation NHF Day Giveaway. Twenty winners will be chosen, with prizes including Bass Pro Shops gift cards ranging from $50-$500.

To further impact the future of hunting and the shooting sports, consider joining the +ONE® Movement and become a +ONE Mentor.

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