Last week, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released an update to its Red List assessment of African elephant, concluding that the species suffered a significant population reduction between the 1970s and 2016. But the IUCN acknowledged that the decline is not uniform across the elephant’s range, and that elephant populations are most …
The Missouri Conservation Commission has announced the season dates and harvest quotas for the state’s first ever regulated black bear hunt. The season will run from October 18-27, 2021 with a harvest quota of 40 bears. Permits are limited to Missouri residents and will be issued by random drawing. The application period is May 1-31 …
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By Joe Goergen Safari Club International Foundation, while well known for its work in Africa, is also heavily involved in the conservation of wild sheep and goats in central Asia. We have, for example, been at the forefront of argali surveys for many years in Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia and Tajikistan, and are the only NGO with …
Community-Based Markhor Conservation in Pakistan Read More »
Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF)’s First for Wildlife Endowment recently made its first ever grant disbursements following approval from its Board of Directors. The endowment was established in 2015 to support the long-term implementation of the Foundation’s mission to ensure the future of wildlife through conservation, education and hunting. The generosity and passion for wildlife …
SCIF’s First for Wildlife Endowment Makes Historic First Grants Read More »
An in-depth question and answer session with Ph.D. candidate Camille Warbington about her PhD project on sitatunga in Uganda in conjunction with Dr. Mark Boyce, University of Alberta discussing the objectives of the project, what it means to hunters and the importance of SCIF’s support.. Q: Camille, we really appreciate you taking time out of your schedule …
SCIF Research Spotlight – Camille Warbington (Uganda Sitatunga Project) Read More »
By Joe Goergen Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) is well known for its work in Africa, but we are also heavily involved in the conservation of wild sheep and goats in central Asia. We have been at the forefront of argali surveys for many years in Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia and Tajikistan, and are the only NGO …
SCIF Work In Central Asia Demonstrates Far-Reaching Impact Read More »
By Joe Goergen Safari Club International Foundation has a long history of involvement with anti-poaching operations in Africa, having invested more than half a million dollars thanks to the Hunter Legacy Fund and our generous donors over the last 10 years. Poaching is driven by a complex set of social and economic factors, so consideration …
Making A Difference On The Ground – SCIF Anti-Poaching Efforts Read More »
By Joe Goergen Last Saturday, the SCI Chapters of Wisconsin and Illinois met to discuss collaboration during these challenging times. In attendance was a strong group of dedicated SCI volunteer leaders from the Wisconsin, Badgerland, Northeast Wisconsin, Southeast Wisconsin Bowhunters and Illinois Chicago Chapters. After a classic Friday night fish fry with the SCI regional …
SCI Wisconsin Regional Meeting Focuses On Chapter Collaboration Read More »
Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) was recently awarded a grant from the Wyoming Wildlife Foundation’s Memorial Bear Fund. The funding will be used to conduct bear spray giveaway events for hunters in Wyoming. As part of SCIF’s new strategic approach to its conservation focal areas, grizzly bear management is a top priority. The Wyoming Wildlife Foundation …
SCIF Awarded Grant For Grizzly Bear Conflict Mitigation Read More »
By Dr. Chris Comer, Director of Conservation for the Safari Club International Foundation. Like most deer biologists and many deer hunters in North America, I try to keep current with any news related to chronic wasting disease (CWD). This deadly disease that affects several cervid species, and is particularly associated with white-tailed deer, mule deer, and …
Research Shows Deer Hunters Can Help Manage Chronic Wasting Disease Read More »