Mission Statement
Ensure the future of wildlife through conservation, education, and hunting.
Programs
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Conservation Efforts never cease, and through chapter projects, SCI Foundation grants and scholarships, and regional programs, members of Safari Club International put their time and resources to use to benefit wildlife populations around the world. SCI Foundation ensures the best available science is used in wildlife policy and management and demonstrates the constructive role that hunting plays in the conservation of biodiversity worldwide.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Education Programs, for both youth and adults, provide a hands-on opportunity to experience the outdoors and spread the knowledge of conservation, wildlife management and the important role hunters play. Programs offered though SCIF’s American Wilderness Leadership School and the International Wildlife Museum as well as through partnerships with the Salvation Army outdoors program, the Boy Scouts and others continue to increase support for conservation.
HUMANITARIAN SERVICES
Humanitarian Service Programs are also a primary initiative of SCI Foundation. The programs cover a wide perspective and cross the globe in outreach. These programs include the SafariCare Bell Family Blue Bag program, Sportsmen Against Hunger, Pathfinder Program, Veterans, Sensory Safari and Humanitarian Service Matching Grants. At the core of these programs is delivering activities and services to those in need.
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Recent events have emphasized the importance of stepping up our efforts to fight for and protect our opportunities to hunt, take care of our wildlife, and keep our youth involved in wholesome, outdoor activities. Please take a few minutes to watch this video message from SCIF President Craig L. Kauffman on what he believes is the most important thing we can all do right now to help ensure the future values we hold dear as conservationists and hunters.
Conservation Program Updates
SCIF Leads the Charge in Conservation, Education, & Humanitarian Services
Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF), the sister organization to Safari Club International (SCI), works to ensure the future of wildlife and its habitat through conservation programs, education, and humanitarian services. At…
SCIF Helps Reconnect Habitat & Reduce Wildlife Conflict in the Canadian Rockies
As human development sprawls further and further into wild places, innovative ideas and modern research strategies are helping mitigate human wildlife conflict. The Safari Club International Foundation is involved in a project…
AWCF Makes SCIF the Leader in Africa
Safari Club International Foundation is excited to be hosting the 18th African Wildlife Consultative Forum (AWCF) this year in Botswana, celebrating the country’s recent community-based reform and reopening of tourist…
SCIF Supported Colorado Mountain Lion Research Applied in New Management Plan
Nearly a decade after Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) initiated a research project on mountain lions, the results are being applied in the state’s new species management plan. Safari Club…
Hunting Regulations Shaped by SCIF Funded Research Closer to Becoming Official
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department (VFWD) hosted a virtual public forum to received public feedback on recently published a proposed draft of their updated Big Game Management Plan to be implemented…
SCIF Submits Public Comments on Bighorn Sheep Reintroduction to the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Department
Safari Club International Foundation recently submitted public comments to the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Department in strong support of the proposed reintroduction of bighorn sheep into the Little Belt Mountains of central…
SCIF Helping Piece Together Puzzling Decline of Wyoming Mule Deer Herd
An ongoing research project supported by the Safari Club International Foundation is getting ready to wrap up after five years of data collection, with recent updates indicating the research is producing valuable…
SCIF Research Spotlight – Jake DeBow
A question and answer session with Jake DeBow, Region 1 Wildlife Biologist for New Hampshire Fish and Game discussing his thesis project at the University of Vermont which was funded in part…
Wildlife Migration Corridors Highlight Safari Club’s Commitment to Conservation, Advocacy & Education
A research project, funded in part by Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) and the Hunter Legacy Fund 100 Endowment, has tracked the spring migration of a mule deer herd more…
Safari Club Supports Science Based Management of Colorado Mountain Lions
Safari Club International (SCI) and Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) recently submitted a formal joint public comment letter to the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission regarding their proposed updates to their West…
Missouri Department of Conservation Proposes New Black Bear Hunting Season
The Missouri Department of Conservation recently proposed new hunting regulations as part of its updated black bear management plan. The announcement is welcome news for Safari Club International Foundation, having funded the…
SCIF Continues Engagement with IUCN
SCI Foundation Continues Engagement with IUCN The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the world’s largest network of conservation organizations, most widely known for maintaining the Red List of…
Black Rhinos Continue Growth Despite Ongoing Management Challenges
Experts at the Southern African Development Community’s Rhino Management Group (SADC RMG) have compiled a new status report on the region’s black rhino populations, funded by Safari Club International Foundation…
Western Canada a Hot Spot for Safari Club Conservation Projects
With 15 chapters and 3,247 members in Canada, Safari Club International has a strong presence throughout the north country. The world class hunting and fishing opportunities that Canada offers make…
SAFARI CLUB HELPS SHAPE CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN MICHIGAN
Hunting is part of the cultural fabric and history of Michigan, so it’s no surprise that the state is a stronghold for Safari Club International – with 11 chapters scattered…
SCI Foundation And Department Of Interior Focus On Reducing Human-Grizzly Bear Conflict
With grizzly bear populations expanding across Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho in recent years, conflicts with humans are becoming more and more common. In order to ensure the safety of both…
Research Funded by SCIF Explores Declining Buffalo Numbers in Tanzania
The African buffalo population in and around Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park (RNP) has reportedly been on the decline for decades and researchers funded in part by the Safari Club International…
SCIF Sponsors North American Wildlife And Natural Resources Conference
Conservation leaders from across the country convened in Omaha, Nebraska for the 85th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference hosted by the Wildlife Management Institute. Safari Club International Foundation…
Rhino Poaching Declines in South Africa for 5th Straight Year
The South African Department of Environment, Forestry, and Fisheries recently reported that the number of rhinos lost to poachers declined for the fifth straight year. Poaching numbers in South Africa…
SCIF Funded Research Helps Shape Vermont Moose Hunting Regulations
Research funded in major part by the Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) has provided breakthrough information that is now helping shape the state of Vermont’s management plan for the world’s…
Legacy of
Impact
Help SCI Foundation continue it’s legacy of promoting wildlife conservation and outdoor education in your backyard and around the world.
30
The number of countries in which SCI Foundation has funded conservation projects.
1.5 MILLION POUNDS
The amount of venison donated through SCI Foundation’s Sportsman Against Hunger program.
$80 MILLION
The amount SCI Foundation has spent on conservation, wildlife, education, and humanitarian services since 2000.
60%
The percentage of SCI Foundation’s conservation work is done in North America.
80,000+
Number of youth reached annually with a conservation message by graduates of the American Wilderness Leadership School.
SCI Foundation News
SCI Chapters Holding Veterans Events – Free SCIF Veterans T-Shirts
SCI Foundation has ordered a limited supply of t-shirts in appreciation of veterans. For a limited time only, SCI Chapters holding a veteran’s event this fall can order free t-shirts…
IWM goes LIVE!
Over the last month, museum staff have done five different Facebook Live videos. Facebook Live is an opportunity for the community to interact with the museum on a live basis,…
Krieghoff .338 Win Mag Semprio Rifle Sweepstakes
Don’t miss your chance to win an amazing Krieghoff Semprio in .338 Win Mag with Swarovski Z6i 2-12×50 Scope while supporting SCI Foundation’s wildlife conservation and outdoor education programs. Only…
Pathfinder Award Application Deadline Extended: September 30, 2020
This prestigious award is given out annually during the evening banquet at SCI’s Annual Hunters’ Convention to a Pathfinder Applicant who is faced with challenges in his or her life…
Call of Africa’s Native Visions Galleries Donates to SCI Foundation in Support of Wildlife Conservation
Call of Africa’s Native Visions Galleries has once again chosen to make a significant donation in support of SCI Foundation and its mission by generously donating to the 2021 Beretta…
Forever For Wildlife Monthly Giving Program
Hi. I’m Craig Kauffman, the new president of SCI Foundation. The various events of this past few months have emphasized how important it is that we step up our efforts…
2021 Beretta & SCI Foundation Conservation Leadership Award Gala
You’re Invited… On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 SCI Foundation will hold the 7th Annual Beretta and SCI Foundation Conservation Leadership Award Gala at Caesars Forum – Las Vegas, NV The award honors those unique individuals…
SCIF Blue Bag A Valuable Lesson
SCIF Blue Bag – A Valuable Lesson By Libby Gear Excitement was in the air as we landed in South Africa to embark upon another family safari with Madubula Safaris;…
A Different Kind of Summer Causes the International Wildlife Museum to Think “Inside the Box”
This summer was incredibly different this year with the museum being closed and unable to run summer camps. Parents were looking for new ideas to keep kids entertained and learning…
Winner Announced For Kamchatka Brown Bear Sweepstakes
Congratulations to Michael Humma of Molalla, OR for winning the Kamchatka Brown Bear Hunt Sweepstakes. A special thank you to Link Wild Safaris for their generous donation and to all…
Knox Karcher Named Youth Pathfinder Recipient For The San Angelo SCI Chapter
The San Angelo Chapter of Safari Club International has named Knox Karcher as the recipient of this year’s Youth Pathfinder Program. Diagnosed with a possible dopamine deficiency, Knox spent much of his…
SCI Alaska Chapter PAYING IT FORWARD
SCI Alaska Chapter Life Members Louis and Ruth Cusack delivering a Blue Bag filled with supplies donated from Alaska Medical Missions to the Limpopo Clinical Research Initiative Center in Polokwane,…
Don’t Miss Your Shot Sign Up For Monthly Giving Today
Sign Up For Monthly Giving Today! COVID-19 is negatively impacting things everywhere but we continue to grow. Be a part of our powerful, positive influence on hunting and wildlife worldwide…
International Wildlife Museum Keeping People Engaged Online
While the International Wildlife Museum has been closed temporarily, staff have been staying busy creating Wildlife To Go videos to keep people engaged online. Wildlife To Go videos are composed…
SCIF Humanitarian Services Matching Grant Program
Over the past 20 plus years, SCIF has provided Humanitarian Services matching grants to qualified SCI chapters to support them in furthering the work they do related to Humanitarian efforts…
2020 Spring Fund Drive
Help Us Prepare Those To Come For Whatever’s To Come! Being self-sufficient and prepared and sharing that preparedness with those around us is just who we are and what…
Global Rescue To Donate To SCIF Conservation And Education Initiatives
Now until June 1st, SCI members can receive a 10% discount when they upgrade their Global Rescue membership to or purchase a TotalCare membership. Plus, 10% of your purchase goes…
Sables Continues Preparing And Supporting Our Education Mission Amidst Social Distancing Due To Covid-19
By Spencie Netschert, Sables President The American Wilderness Leadership School (AWLS) may be closed this summer, but that won’t stop Sables from preparing for our return to Las Vegas for…
International Wildlife Museum Keeping People Engaged Online
While the International Wildlife Museum has been closed temporarily, staff have been staying busy creating Wildlife To Go videos to keep people engaged online. Wildlife To Go videos are composed…
Don’t Miss Your Shot! Sign Up For Monthly Giving Today!
Sign up for an automatic monthly donation to SCI Foundation today and make your mark by helping us hit our goals of ensuring the future of hunting and wildlife. Your…
Our Supporters
Since 2000, the SCI Foundation has provided more than $80 million to promote science-based conservation through wildlife research, capacity building in governments, youth and teacher education, and humanitarian programs that show the importance of the hunting community in society around the world. Growth of SCI Foundation has continued to gain momentum through charitable donations from SCI members and direct grants from local chapters and the SCI organization. Throughout the world, SCI’s approximately 50,000 members and 190 chapters contribute time, talent, and financial support to local, national, and international projects.