John Sholes, son (Jeff) daughter (Tracy and wife (Judy) spent a few days with the Arthur Rudman Family of Blaauwkrantz Safaris. John and Judy had been at the Rudman’s several times before and Jeff made his second visit. Tracy had never been to South Africa before. The National Capital Chapter has donated to the Palmiet school …
The Hunter Legacy 100 Fund (HLF 100 Fund) recently awarded Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) a grant of $50,000 to secure the long-term future of the African Wildlife Consultative Forum (AWCF). The HLF 100 Fund endowment was created in support of approved SCIF projects in the areas of world-wide conservation, outdoor education, and humanitarian projects. Since …
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The Best of the West and Huskemaw Optics have joined with SCI Foundation to help ensure the future of wildlife through conservation, education and hunting. Their donation of a custom Mountain Scout rifle and Huskemaw scope to the Forever For Wildlife Dream Hunt Sweepstakes will help ensure that SCI Foundation will be able to continue to …
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Hunters not only care about wildlife, and conservation of wildlife, but they also care about the world and the people in it. Safari Club International Foundation’s Bell Family Blue Bag Program is an example of this caring and it is back in action after being briefly suspended due to COVID-19. The SafariCare Blue Bag Program was …
This year, when the call went out to support AWLS, the Columbia Basin Chapter stepped up to show their support, providing a brand-new riding lawn mower. The American Wilderness Leadership School (AWLS), every year is supported by many contributions and donations given by SCI chapters and members through an AWLS wish list. This wish list or …
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Retirement accounts, life insurance, and annuities pass upon death by beneficiary designation – not by will or trust. Checking beneficiary designations can give a lot of benefits will little hassle and cost. Having a will is in place isn’t enough.Revocable – You can modify or revoke beneficiary designations at any time during your lifetime.Inexpensive – In …
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A SCIF funded project on sitatunga in Uganda recently published a scientific article, “Population density of sitatunga in riverine wetland habitats.” The researcher, Dr. Camille Warbington, also recently defended her PhD dissertation at the University of Alberta. Sitatunga are a very under studied species, owing to their elusive nature in deep papyrus swamps, so this study …
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By Joe Goergen You’ve heard of CITES, but what is CMS and why is it important to SCIF’s mission? CMS stands for the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, otherwise known as the Bonn Convention. SCIF staff recently participated virtually in the 5th Meeting of the Sessional Committee of the Scientific Council …
SCIF Conservation Manager, Joe Goergen, made an official intervention on the virtual floor of the CITES 31st Animals Committee meeting calling for more range state involvement in work related to African lions. SCIF was the only observer to intervene on this agenda item important to hunters and the southern African region. SCI and SCIF continue to …
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SCI Foundation’s International Wildlife Museum (IWM) in Tucson, AZ is officially in its busy season. While temperatures soar outside of upwards of 112 degrees, the museum is a consistent 72 degrees inside, making it a popular summertime destination. Plus, with kids out of school, everyone is looking for something to do. Summer camp at IWM is up …
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