SCIF Lion Project Continues to Improve Management

Conservation / January 17, 2024

A recent peer-reviewed article by Stanslaus Mwampeta and coworkers in the journal Mammal Review highlights the critical role applied research plays in influencing management of wildlife species. The article, titled “A review of field techniques to estimate lion presence and abundance”, reviewed 63 studies that included various techniques to estimate lion numbers across Africa, quantitatively comparing …

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CWD Efforts by SCIF

Conservation / January 11, 2024

The SCI Foundation (SCIF) through the SCIF Conservation committee and the Conservation Department, are closely following the impacts of chronic wasting disease (CWD). As of January 2024, CWD has been found in deer, elk and/or moose in 32 states in the continental United States, as well as three provinces in Canada. In addition, CWD has been …

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SCIF’s Endowed Hunting Heritage Scholarship Program Recipient

Education / December 11, 2023

SCIF is proud to announce Ema Lily from West Virginia University was selected as one of the recipients of the SCIF’s Endowed CJ McElroy Hunting Heritage Scholarships. Ema is a junior in the Wildlife and Fisheries Resources program. She is receiving a scholarship for the 2023/24 academic year, as well as her senior year. Ema had …

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Namibia’s Sustainable Use Conservation

Conservation / October 9, 2023

SCI Foundation’s African Wildlife Consultative Forum convenes this week in Windhoek, Namibia. Namibia is an especially appropriate host for the AWCF, as the country is a worldwide leader in the sustainable use model of wildlife conservation. Sustainable use of natural resources supports the most effective models for wildlife and habitat management and conservation in the world. …

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Namibia to Host African Wildlife Consultative Forum

Conservation / October 9, 2023

SCI Foundation is heading to the Land of the Brave for this year’s African Wildlife Consultative Forum. The annual meeting, which brings together a diverse group of conservation stakeholders, including professional hunting associations, wildlife biologists, community leaders, hunting and conservation organizations, and range state government officials, will take place from October 9th-13th in Windhoek, Namibia.  Namibia has …

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Bell Family Encourages Hunters to “Pay It Forward” With Blue Bags

Humanitarian / July 27, 2023

Bell Family Encourages Hunters to “Pay It Forward” With Blue Bags Giving back to communities is a SCI/F value. Through Safari Club International Foundation and Amy Bell Charities, hunters can take Bell Family Blue Bags to remote areas of the world to help provide medical, educational, relief supplies, clothing and toys to people most in need. …

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The Return Of The Robobear

Conservation / July 26, 2023

The Return of the Robobear PARTNERS ON THIS PROJECT: In partnership together, we’re holding four local events to give away bear spray and offer bear safety training to hunters at no cost to them. Just show up at the following locations: Approximately 100 cans of bear spray will be given away at each location on a …

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SCI Foundation June Board Meeting Election Results

Development, Uncategorized / June 15, 2023

SCI Foundation June Board MeetingElection Results Left to right: Jordan Hasler, Warren Sackman, JD Crouch, President Brook Minx, Tyler Daniels, Robert Sergi, and Jim Copper. It’s well-known SCI Foundation does more than any hunter-led conservation group in terms of meaningful impact for the future of wildlife. The real secret behind our impact is the professionals who …

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