American Outdoor News Announces Boots, Buckles & Backstraps Sportsman Banquet Benefiting Safari Club International
WOODBURY, NY — July 13, 2026, American Outdoor News is proud to announce the Boots, Buckles & Backstraps Sportsman Banquet, an evening dedicated to conservation, hunting heritage, and the outdoor lifestyle. The event will benefit Safari Club International (SCI) and support its mission to protect hunting heritage, promote wildlife conservation, and preserve outdoor traditions for future generations.
The Boots, Buckles & Backstraps Sportsman Banquet will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, New York. The event will bring together hunters, anglers, conservationists, outdoor enthusiasts, and industry leaders for an evening celebrating the outdoor community and the important role sportsmen and women play in conservation.
As the publisher of American Outdoor News, Chris Avena has built a platform focused on hunting, fishing, shooting sports, conservation, outdoor gear, and the people who make the outdoor community unique. Through its award-winning digital publication, podcast, and events, American Outdoor News continues to share the stories and experiences that connect passionate outdoorsmen and women across the country.
The Boots, Buckles & Backstraps Sportsman Banquet will support Safari Club International, a worldwide organization dedicated to protecting the freedom to hunt, advancing wildlife conservation, supporting sustainable wildlife management, and providing humanitarian assistance. For more than 50 years, SCI members have worked to ensure that wildlife populations thrive and future generations can enjoy the outdoor traditions we value today.
“American Outdoor News believes that hunters and anglers are among the greatest conservationists in the world,” said Chris Avena, Publisher of American Outdoor News. “This event is an opportunity for the outdoor community to come together, celebrate our shared passion, and support the conservation efforts that protect our hunting heritage.”
Guests will enjoy an evening featuring dinner, raffles, silent auctions, and the opportunity to connect with fellow members of the outdoor community. The event will showcase the commitment and generosity of sportsmen and women who continue to make a difference through conservation.
EVENT DETAILS
Boots, Buckles & Backstraps Sportsman Banquet Benefiting Safari Club International Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Location: Crest Hollow Country Club 8325 Jericho Turnpike Woodbury, NY
Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM Dinner and festivities begin at 7:00 PM
Tickets are available now. Seating is limited. To purchase tickets and learn more about the event,
visit: https://americanoutdoornews.com/events
Join American Outdoor News for an unforgettable evening celebrating conservation, camaraderie, and the outdoor traditions that unite sportsmen and women.
About American Outdoor News
American Outdoor News is an award-winning outdoor lifestyle publication dedicated to hunting, fishing, shooting sports, conservation, gear reviews, outdoor adventures, and the people who define the outdoor community. Through its digital magazine, podcast, and events, American Outdoor News connects passionate outdoorsmen and women with the stories, products, and experiences that shape the outdoor lifestyle.
