Sponsorships Make the Hunting Club Conference Affordable for All

Each March, NAGA begins unveiling the many elements of the Hunting Club Conference that make it a must-attend event for the gamebird industry. The 2026 conference is especially significant as it marks the fifth anniversary of the event designed specifically to meet the needs of gamebird hunting preserves.

One of the defining strengths of the conference has been its affordability, allowing many hunting clubs to send multiple team members each year. A key reason this remains possible is the generous support provided by conference sponsors.

“We’re so grateful to our sponsors, especially those who have returned to help make this conference a success,” said Hunting Club Conference Chairman Dan Barngrover. “So far, we’ve had a record 19 sponsors return again this year. It tells us they also see strong value in their investment.”

Despite the record level of returning sponsors, several sponsorship opportunities remain available:

1. The three-day conference features four educational sessions, each supported by a different sponsor. Two session sponsorships (Silver Level – $1,000) remain available.
2. The conference also includes four scheduled breaks throughout the program. Two break sponsorships (Silver Level – $1,000) remain available.
3. Last year marked the introduction of the Hunting Club Conference Loyalty Raffle, created to thank returning attendees. NAGA is currently seeking a Silver Level – $1,000 sponsor for this year’s raffle. Each registered attendee receives one entry into the drawing. Those who have attended previous Hunting Club Conferences receive one additional entry for each year they have attended. The winner receives a $1,000 Visa gift card.
4. In addition, an unlimited number of general Bronze Level sponsorships ($500) remain available.

Bronze Level sponsors receive an advertisement in the conference proceedings, recognition in NAGA News and on the NAGA website, and mention in the conference press release. Silver Level sponsors receive all Bronze Level benefits along with prominent signage throughout the Hunting Club Conference and recognition tied to the specific item they sponsor.

Companies interested in sponsoring the 2026 Hunting Club Conference should contact NAGA Executive Director Rob Sexton at Rob@NorthAmericanGamebird.com.