Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors Announces RCBS Sponsorship to Expand Youth Hunting Opportunities
Wichita, KS — April 8, 2026 — Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors is proud to announce that RCBS, a leading manufacturer of precision reloading equipment, is sponsoring efforts to expand our outdoor mentoring program. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to introducing young people to safe, responsible hunting and shooting sports while preserving America’s outdoor heritage.
Through this partnership, RCBS will support Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors' mission of pairing young people — many of them first-time hunters — with trained volunteer mentors who provide hands-on experiences in hunting, shooting sports, and conservation education.
“What really stands out about Pass It On Outdoor Mentors is the people - dedicated mentors who take the time to change a young person’s life through their first outdoor experience,” said Joel Hodgdon of RCBS. “Seeing this program grow and reach kids in communities across the country makes us so proud to be part of something that’s shaping the future of the outdoors.”
Since its founding in 2002, Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors has engaged thousands of youths across the country, with a particular focus on those who lack access to land, equipment, or an outdoor heritage. By removing those barriers through structured, safety-focused programming, the organization plays a vital role in sustaining America's hunting and fishing traditions at a time when youth are increasingly disconnected from the natural world.
“Partnerships like this with RCBS are truly transformative—for our organization and for the future of conservation,” said Dr. Scott Petrie. “RCBS represents the very best of our industry, and their support helps us equip and inspire young people who might otherwise never experience the outdoors.”
“More importantly, this partnership directly strengthens the conservation model that sustains wildlife across North America. By investing in the next generation of hunters and anglers, RCBS is helping ensure our outdoor traditions—and the funding behind them—endure for years to come. We are deeply grateful for their leadership and commitment.”
Funding from RCBS will help expand program capacity, equip mentors and participants with essential resources, and bring meaningful outdoor experiences to more young people nationwide. Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors is working toward a goal of serving youth in at least 40 states and Canada within the next four years.
About Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors
Founded in 2002, Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing mentored hunting and fishing opportunities to youth who would otherwise lack access to the outdoors. Through a structured, safety-focused model, trained volunteer mentors guide young people from diverse backgrounds through hands-on experiences that build confidence, responsibility, and life skills.
Many of the youth served lack access to land, equipment, outdoor knowledge, or a family hunting and fishing tradition. By removing these barriers, Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors fosters lifelong connections to wildlife and conservation — while helping recruit the next generation of hunters and anglers, the primary funders of wildlife management in North America.
At a time when youth are increasingly disconnected from nature, the organization's programs help counteract Nature Deficit Disorder by promoting time outdoors, physical activity, and a deeper understanding of where food comes from.
Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors aims to deliver mentored hunting and fishing opportunities in at least 40 states and Canada within the next four years. For more information, visit outdoormentors.org.
About RCBS
RCBS has dedicated itself to the craft of reloading ammunition since our founding in 1943. Starting with one simple bullet swaging die, the company has grown into the industry's leading reloading equipment manufacturer, with RCBS tools a mainstay on the bench of every handloader. RCBS's state-of-the-art products are backed by the company's leading reputation, longstanding quality and customer service guarantee. A brand of Hodgdon Powder Company, RCBS manufactures premium reloading tools in Oroville, California. For more information, visit www.RCBS.com.
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