The American Wilderness Leadership School (AWLS) is officially back in action for the summer season 2021! A successful work week was held on May 27th – May 31st, 2021, where 37 Sables volunteers worked to get the AWLS facility prepped and ready to receive the participants who will be participating over 7 sessions throughout the summer. …
SCIF, in partnership with Modern Carnivore and supporting sponsors, the Hunter Legacy 100 Fund and Federal Ammunition, held a Hunt Live Turkey Camp mentored turkey hunt May 7th and 8th, 2021 near the city of Brainerd in North Central MN. Hunt Live Turkey Camp is a program developed by Modern Carnivore as part of a larger …
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Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) is pleased to announce the support of the National Capital Chapter with their recent donation to our grizzly bear conservation strategy. “Our Chapter is happy to contribute to SCIF’s grizzly bear conservation efforts,” said Stephanie Spika Hickey, President of the National Capital Chapter. “It’s important for Chapters to step up and fund …
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By Natalie Weeks Teaching, especially in 2020-2021 proves to be a very difficult profession, but one I would not trade for the world! Educators all over the world have had to bend, and sometimes break, to meet the needs of our students in these trying times. However, with my experience at the American Wilderness Leadership School, …
AWLS Alumnus Makes Impact As AP Biology Teacher At Random Lake High Read More »
On Friday, May 7, 2021 Education Sables held their annual elections for officers and directors. The results are: President : Vicki Swan Vice President: Matt Bluntzer Treasurer: Merle Shepard (no election as this is a two year position) Secretary: Open Directors: Gary Gearhart, Susan Hayes, and Joy Peterman Volunteer recruitment for the 2021-2022 fiscal year is …
The pond at the International Wildlife Museum was established in 1988 when the museum itself was built. This desert oasis is home to many different types of insects, aquatic invertebrates, and their larvae, including giant water bugs, back swimmers and dragonflies. Birds such as Cooper’s hawks, sparrows, mourning doves, finches and quail use this habitat to …
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By Joe Goergen Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) over the weekend participated in its first bear spray giveaway event with the Wyoming Game & Fish Department (WGFD), publicly launching the organization’s new work on grizzly bear conflict mitigation. Thanks to a recent grant award from the Wyoming Wildlife Foundation’s Memorial Bear Fund, SCIF donated 100 cans …
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As a part of the education mission at Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) to ensure the future of wildlife, SCIF is helping young wildlife professionals pursue their dreams of working in the wildlife conservation field. SCIF has been providing scholarships to students in wildlife management at several top university programs for almost 20 years through our …
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By Gary Gearhart – Veteran’s Committee Chairman During the last weekend of March, several SCI/F officials attended the Jim Shockey Classic at the Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, SC, including SCI CEO Laird Hamberlin, Secretary John McLaurin, Charlotte Chapter President Brett Eavenson, and myself. SCI Foundation’s Veterans Committee complemented the Charlotte Chapter’s sponsorship with …