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 …
Safari Club International Foundation continues to offer great outdoor experiences for the public this spring, with the return of Outdoors Day at the International Wildlife Museum. This year, 400 people came to Outdoors Day, where they were introduced to outdoor activities like hunting and archery. The event offers reduced admission and a slew of outdoor activities …
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Roughin’ It Camp at the International Wildlife Museum February 24-25th is Rodeo Break in Tucson, AZ. There’s no better way to celebrate than our annual “Roughin’ It” camp at the International Wildlife Museum! This year 8 kids attended and participated in multiple outdoor activities. Campers learned the basics of archery and safety skills on the range. …
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By Vicki Swan Sables usually meet annually in conjunction with the SCI August Board Meeting to evaluate prior year successes, identify areas of development and set new goals for the coming year. This year was slightly different, because Sables met before the August Board Meeting and did so virtually. Thanks to technology, Sables carried out important …
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