Month: February 2020

Botswana Community Conservation Reform Celebrated by Safari Club International

Special guest Hon. Ambassador to the United States David Newman received SCI’s International Legislator of the Year Award in the name of His Excellency President Mokgweetsi Masisi from SCI President Steve Skold  Community-based conservation in Botswana was celebrated at the SCI Convention in Reno with His Excellency President Mokgweetsi Masisi being awarded SCI’s International Legislator of …

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SCI/F Teams With Blood Origins on Series Countering UK Trophy Import Ban Proposal

Unprecedented in scope, SCI, SCI Foundation and the production studio of Blood Origins conducted interviews with special guests from Africa during the 2020 SCI Convention in Reno to record their response to the proposed ban of trophy imports being considered in the UK. The over 30 high ranking officials came from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Namibia, …

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SCI Foundation and Scholastic 3-D Archery Team Up to Provide an Oregon Youth an Amazing Bow Hunt

Recently, Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) had the opportunity to partner with Scholastic 3-D Archery (S3DA) to award a donated bow deer license for New Mexico.  Because deer licenses are limited in the west, both organizations agreed to hold a drawing to award this limited deer hunting license.  Twenty (20) youth applicants from across the United …

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SCI Foundation Sables Fundraising Breaks Records

  By Spencie Netschert, Sables President Raising funds for SCIF Education Programs takes dedication and commitment by many volunteers, supporters and financial contributors. This year’s luncheon, “All Sights on Education,” was a huge success thanks to those who share a passion for the outdoors and truly care about passing on our hunting heritage.  I want to …

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A Family Affair

Pictured left to right: SCI Foundation President Warren A. Sackman, III, Harrison Woodruff and Buck Woodruff “SCI and SCI Foundation are lucky to have some of the most passionate hunters in the world who support and contribute at an incredible level to our Mission of being First for Wildlife,” said Jordan Hasler, SCI Foundation Director of …

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Trail Blazers… The Future of SCI/SCIF and the Future of Hunting

Cultivating the next generation of leaders is important if SCI and SCI Foundation are to continue to grow their influence into the future.  On Friday, February 7th, SCI Foundation held its Trail Blazers event (formerly called the “Young Guns”) in the Sierra View Suite at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, NV.  The event, which was hosted …

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Zambia Minister Among Record Number of African Government Officials at SCI Show

Pictured left to right: SCIF President Warren A. Sackman, III, the Hon. Minister Ronald Kaoma Chitotela,  Andrew Eldred Chomba, Assistant Director of Conservation for the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, and Joseph Goergen, SCIF Conservation Manager. Safari Club International Foundation recently hosted the Hon. Minister Ronald Kaoma Chitotela from Zambia at the 2020 SCI Convention …

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Rumble in the Jungle and Archery Shoot Out for Kids at the International Wildlife Museum

  The International Wildlife Museum hosted two events this January – Rumble in the Jungle, a Jumangi-inspired event and an Archery Shoot Out for Kids where they learned safety and shooting techniques. 196 people attended Rumble in the Jungle and participated in a riddle scavenger hunt, played games and made jungle and safari themed crafts. The …

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Krieghoff K-20 Parcours Sweepstakes Winner Announced

Congratulations to Gary Smith (center) for winning the Krieghoff K-20 Parcours shotgun generously donated by Krieghoff International, represented here by Alex Diehl (right). The drawing was held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the SCI Foundation booth at the SCI Convention in Reno, NV. Dieter Krieghoff and SCI Foundation President Warren A. Sackman, III were present for …

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Krieghoff International Hosts SCI Foundation Donor Reception

SCI Foundation president Warren A. Sackman, III thanks Krieghoff representative Alex Diehl for the company’s continued support of wildlife conservation and outdoor education Krieghoff International hosted an elegant reception for SCI Foundation donors in the Sierra View Suite on the 17th floor of the Peppermill Casino Hotel on Wednesday, February 5th.  SCI Foundation President Warren A. …

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