Kalkomey and CHOWIE! Team Up to Inspire the Next Generation of Hunters

New partnership gives families, young hunters andmentors exclusive savings on Hunter-Ed hunter education and CHOWIE! youth gear

RICHARDSON, Texas, October, 27, 2026- CHOWIE!, the youth-first hunting brand, and Kalkomey Enterprises, a leading provider of online hunter education, perks and in-field tools, today announced a promotional partnership built to get more young people into the field. Shared customers will unlock exclusive discounts on CHOWIE! youth gear and Kalkomey's Hunter-Ed courses, the hunter education every new hunter needs.

Every hunter's story starts somewhere, and for most it starts with required hunter education. Both companies believe a lifelong passion for the great American tradition of hunting is built on a strong learning foundation: the safety skills, ethics and know-how that turn a nervous first hunt into a confident one. By connecting education, in-field tools and gear young hunters are excited to wear, the partnership makes it easier and more affordable for families and mentors to take each step together.

"Every lifelong hunter remembers the moment it clicked: the first track they read on their own, the first time a mentor looked over and said, 'You're ready.' Our job is to get more young people to that moment, safely and with confidence," said Blake Clark, CEO of Kalkomey. "For over 30 years, we've built the education that every new hunter starts with. CHOWIE! speaks to kids in a way that's bold, fresh and real, and they share our passion for exploration. Pair a strong learning foundation with tools and gear young hunters are fired up about, and you don't just create a hunter for one season. You create a hunter and conservationist for life. That's why we jumped at this partnership."

How the partnership works

• CHOWIE! Customers will receive 25% off Hunter-Ed online education.

• Hunter-Ed customers and HuntWise members will receive 20% off CHOWIE! gear.

• CHOWIE! gear will join a select list of high-quality hunting gear organizations in Kalkomey's Hunter Perks program.

• Hunter-Ed will be recognized as a partner on CHOWIE! the Podcast, CHOWIE!'s weekly series launching this fall.

CHOWIE! gear is purpose-built and lifestyle-versatile, designed for extended use in the blind, off the mountain and around town, with graphic, message-driven styling and select pieces tied to conservation givebacks. The brand's ethos centers on the essential value of wild experiences, introducing youth to hunting as a path to exploring the natural world, studying wildlife in its native environment,and practicing patience, skill and self-reliance, from tracking and taking game to dressing, cooking and honoring it.

"Hunter-Ed is where a hunter's journey formally begins. My own two kids and others in my family were certified through Kalkomey's Hunter-Ed online course, so this partnership is personal as well as purposeful and practical. CHOWIE! exists because the next generations deserve a real, credible on-ramp into this life that draws them into the field for a lifetime, and Hunter-Ed has been quietly doing that work for years. Pairing up with them was an obvious choice; and it came together quickly," said Andrew Blumberg, Founder of CHOWIE!. "We're genuinely appreciative of the relationship and the opportunities it creates for everyone involved."

Availability: The partnership launches October, 27, 2026. Discount codes will be delivered through both brands' websites at the time of purchase. The two organizations plan to explore additional ways to work together as the partnership grows.

About CHOWIE!

CHOWIE! is the exclusive youth-first hunting brand, built through an Action Sports lens, outfitting the next generation and resetting hunting's cultural relevance as aspirational towards lifelong participation and conservation stewardship today. Learn more at chowiehunting.com.

About Kalkomey Enterprises

For more than 30 years, Kalkomey has partnered with government agencies and outdoor organizations to help people participate in outdoor recreation safely, confidently, and responsibly.

Founded in 1995, Kalkomey is a leading provider of online recreational safety education, supporting nearly one million outdoor enthusiasts each year through regulatory-approved education programs, agency technology solutions, and mobile applications.

Kalkomey's mission is to connect people to the outdoors through education, technology, andsafety-focused experiences that prepare them for confident participation. By working alongside state, provincial, and federal partners, the company helps make outdoor recreation more accessible while promoting safety, compliance, andlong-term stewardship of natural resources.

Media Contacts

Daniel Eichinger
Kalkomey Enterprises
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Andrew Blumberg, Founder, CHOWIE!
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