The Weatherby Foundation is a major supporter and proponent of the statewide outdoor expos. They have been active since 1999 in supporting and promoting the development of hands-on educational events throughout North America.

The Weatherby Foundation sees outdoor expos as an ideal way to carry out its mission to "educate the non-hunting public on the beneficial role of ethical sport hunting and its contribution to wildlife conservation."

The Weatherby Foundation has made a strong commitment to provide tangible planning, organizational and financial assistance to those states committed to producing an annual outdoor expo.