Conservation

SCI Foundation Celebrates Conservation at SCI Convention

Last week, Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) participated in SCI’s annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, celebrating hunting and conservation. As a leader in wildlife conservation, SCIF’s presence at SCI Convention marked significant achievements in advancing our mission. Beretta and SCI Foundation Conservation Leadership Award Gala The event commenced with the 10th Annual Beretta and SCI Foundation …

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PHASA Honors SCIF’s Dr. Chris Comer with Wildlife Utilization Award

The Professional Hunters’ Association of South Africa (PHASA) recently held its Annual Convention and AGM Award ceremony, celebrating outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation and management. Among the highlights of the event was the announcement of the prestigious Wildlife Utilization Award, presented to Dr. Chris Comer, Director of Conservation at the Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF). Congratulations …

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Record Breaking Attendance at the African Wildlife Consultative Forum

SCI Foundation continues to raise the bar for sustainable use conservation in Africa with record-breaking African Wildlife Consultative Forum On November 1, the SCI Foundation concluded our 22nd annual African Wildlife Consultative Forum (AWCF) in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Hosted in partnership with the South Africa Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment, the 2024 AWCF featured a …

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Rise in Bear Populations Calls For Hunting

How hunting is key for responsible wildlife management By Maria Davidson, SCI Foundation Large Carnivore Program Manager Many states throughout the continental U.S. are seeing a rise in black bear populations. Population growth pushes bears into human-dominated areas that are unsuitable for wildlife, precipitating a comparable increase in dangerous conflicts with humans, pets, and livestock. Undoubtedly, …

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Tackling Wildlife Conservation Issues in Africa

SCI Foundation recently hosted a working meeting about elephant and rhinoceros management as part of our ongoing African Wildlife Consultative Forum (AWCF) activities. First held in 2002, the AWCF annually brings together critical stakeholders—government wildlife management authorities, hunting associations, community members, and researchers—to solve pressing issues in sustainable use conservation in Africa. As the AWCF mission …

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SCIF Welcomes New Antipoaching & International Conservation Manager

Meet Andries Lucas van Coller – commonly known as Dries, SCI Foundation’s new Antipoaching and International Conservation Manager. Dries is a distinguished professional with a rich background in IT, telecommunications, and a profound commitment to wildlife conservation. Holding a National Diploma in Electronics and a Diploma in Business Management, Dries has excelled in leadership roles at Telkom SA Ltd and …

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University Program for Aspiring Wildlife Professionals

SCI Foundation, Sables, and Auburn University to Provide Educational Opportunity to Students SCI Foundation (SCIF) and Sables have partnered with Auburn University to provide an experiential learning opportunity for up to 30 Junior and Senior students in the Wildlife Enterprise program at the university. SCI members Holland and Carolyn Powell have graciously committed to provide financial …

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Spring 2025 Conservation Matching Grants Available to SCI Chapters

The SCI Foundation (SCIF) wants to help chapters expand our conservation impact through matching grants by providing up to $5,000 toward approved projects! The SCIF Board recently approved the reinstatement of conservation matching grants for FY2025 with an open application period from March 1 – 30, 2025.  This is great news as it allows SCIF and …

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Informative Commercial on Bear Awareness in Wyoming

This hunting season, the Safari Club International Foundation, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and the Wyoming Outfitters & Guides Association have partnered to create an educational commercial geared towards Wyoming hunters. The focus is on imparting bear wise knowledge for those setting foot in the field. The commercial, which will be shown at Wyoming gas stations, …

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International Wildlife Museum Taxidermy for Sale

The International Wildlife Museum of the Safari Club International Foundation permanently closed on December 31, 2023. The museum housed nearly 2,000 taxidermy mounts and skulls. In the wake of this closure, The SCIF Board has approved the sale of specimens not protected under the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, or Marine Mammal Protection Act. …

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