Conservation

Safari Club Supports Science Based Management of Colorado Mountain Lions

Conservation / July 16, 2020

Safari Club International (SCI) and Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) recently submitted a formal joint public comment letter to the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission regarding their proposed updates to their West Slope Mountain Lion Management Plan. The revised plan incorporates several new approaches which will modernize the management of mountain lions across the western slope of the state. …

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Missouri Department of Conservation Proposes New Black Bear Hunting Season

Conservation / June 30, 2020

The Missouri Department of Conservation recently proposed new hunting regulations as part of its updated black bear management plan. The announcement is welcome news for Safari Club International Foundation, having funded the state’s initial population estimate thanks to a generous grant from the Hunter Legacy Fund endowment. This Phase 1 project was done along with our partners at …

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SCIF Continues Engagement with IUCN

Conservation / July 1, 2020

SCI Foundation Continues Engagement with IUCN The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the world’s largest network of conservation organizations, most widely known for maintaining the Red List of Threatened Species. Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) became a member of this important group in 2016. The IUCN’s World Conservation Congress, originally scheduled for June in Marseille, France, …

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Black Rhinos Continue Growth Despite Ongoing Management Challenges

Conservation / July 14, 2020

Experts at the Southern African Development Community’s Rhino Management Group (SADC RMG) have compiled a new status report on the region’s black rhino populations, funded by Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF). The updated data show many positive trends despite some ongoing management challenges. The report represents the most comprehensive picture of each black rhino population at …

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Western Canada a Hot Spot for Safari Club Conservation Projects

Conservation / July 14, 2020

With 15 chapters and 3,247 members in Canada, Safari Club International has a strong presence throughout the north country. The world class hunting and fishing opportunities that Canada offers make it a global destination for outdoor pursuits. The Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) has also cemented a strong presence throughout Canada, particularly in the western provinces …

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SAFARI CLUB HELPS SHAPE CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN MICHIGAN

Conservation / July 14, 2020

Hunting is part of the cultural fabric and history of Michigan, so it’s no surprise that the state is a stronghold for Safari Club International – with 11 chapters scattered across the upper and lower peninsulas. These chapters are a prime example of the positive impact that SCI members, along with the SCI Foundation, can have …

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SCI Foundation And Department Of Interior Focus On Reducing Human-Grizzly Bear Conflict

Conservation / July 14, 2020

With grizzly bear populations expanding across Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho in recent years, conflicts with humans are becoming more and more common. In order to ensure the safety of both bears and people, improved mitigation strategies are needed to reduce the likelihood of inevitable encounters turning into fatal incidents.  Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF), Montana Chapter …

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Research Funded by SCIF Explores Declining Buffalo Numbers in Tanzania

Conservation / July 14, 2020

The African buffalo population in and around Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park (RNP) has reportedly been on the decline for decades and researchers funded in part by the Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF)  went to work to figure out why. Prior to this series of projects, little was known about the habits and health of the buffalo …

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SCIF Sponsors North American Wildlife And Natural Resources Conference

Conservation / July 14, 2020

Conservation leaders from across the country convened in Omaha, Nebraska for the 85th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference hosted by the Wildlife Management Institute.  Safari Club International Foundation was a proud sponsor and a large team from SCI and SCIF was on hand to represent the organizations. The annual Conference consists of numerous sessions, …

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Rhino Poaching Declines in South Africa for 5th Straight Year

Conservation / July 14, 2020

The South African Department of Environment, Forestry, and Fisheries recently reported that the number of rhinos lost to poachers declined for the fifth straight year. Poaching numbers in South Africa peaked in 2014 but have steadily and dramatically declined the last few years as the government has made an increased emphasis to crackdown on poachers. 594 …

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