SCIF’s Endowed Hunting Heritage Scholarship Program SCIF is proud to announce one of its partnering universities, West Virginia University, recently awarded the CJ McElroy Hunting Heritage scholarship to Charity Knotts. Charity is a junior in the Wildlife and Fisheries Resources program and currently carries a 4.0 GPA. The scholarship she is receiving is for this academic …
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Sables Luncheon A Huge Success This year’s luncheon, “Nashville is Sables Country,” was a record-breaking success thanks to those who share a passion for the outdoors and truly care about passing on our hunting heritage. I want to thank Sables donors and volunteers for their continued commitment to making the luncheon a must-attend event this year. …
SCI Foundation Partners With Wyoming Game & Fish For Bear Spray Giveaways/Trainings PARTNERS ON THIS PROJECT: In partnership together, we’re holding three local events to give away bear spray and offer bear safety training to outdoor recreationists at no cost to them. Just show up at the following locations: Approximately 100 cans of bear spray will …
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Sables Happenings at Convention BY: Vicki Swan, Sables President If you are a seasoned convention-goer like me, you know the importance of strategizing to see everything at SCI’s Annual Hunters’ Convention. Here’s what’s happening with Sables this year, so you can be sure to plan accordingly. SABLES GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING The Sables General Membership Meeting will …
SCI Foundation establishes William L. Hamberlin II annual scholarship in College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment at Auburn University The Safari Club International Foundation has established an annual scholarship for students in Auburn University’s College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, or CFWE, with a declared major in wildlife ecology and management or wildlife enterprise management in …
SCIF Staff Engages Legislative Staff and Congressmen about Conservation Issues By: Todd Roggenkamp SCIF and SCI Sables recently partnered with the Western Caucus Foundation to discuss the latest issues in conservation with Congressional representatives while engaging them in outdoor recreation. This is part of SCIF’s new strategy to provide federal and state elected officials, congressional staff …
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Summer’s on at The International Wildlife Museum! By: Amy Soneira We are officially in our busy season at IWM! While temperatures soar outside of upwards of 100 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 …
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SCIF’s mission to ensure the future of wildlife through conservation, education and hunting lends itself to being active with what is happening in the world of hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3).
By: Amy Soneira The International Wildlife Museum hosted its annual Eggstravaganza on April 9th this year and had a record-breaking attendance of 678 people! Kids toting Easter baskets headed into the museum where games, crafts and face painting awaited them. The Museum staff and volunteers worked hard stuffing and hiding over 800 eggs throughout the museum! …
In 2004, Safari Club International Foundation and Sables established the CJ McElroy Endowed Hunting Heritage Scholarship with West Virginia University and it’s Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Design School. On establishment, the scholarship focused on encouraging women to enter the wildlife management/ecology fields. SCI Foundation and the SCIF Sables committed $100,000 to an endowment …