conservation education

SCIF and Hogue Knives Unveil Exclusive Knife

SCIF and Hogue Knives are excited to announce a special partnership that merges craftsmanship with conservation. For a limited period, supporters can make a meaningful difference through a donation and receive a unique knife in return. In support of wildlife conservation, education, and humanitarian initiatives, SCIF and Hogue Knives proudly present the exclusive SCIF Hogue Deka …

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Opening Florida’s Black Bear Season: A Step Toward Sustainable Management 

By Maria Davidson, SCI Foundation Large Carnivore Manager  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently made the decision to reinstate bear hunting, and the anti-hunting backlash was swift. However, the core of this decision is not about sport or politics; it is rooted in science, safety, and the well-being of both bears and humans.  …

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Partnerships Prove to be the Key to Success for Customized Education Programs

SCI Foundation’s recent “Learn to Hunt Turkey Program,” conducted by staff and contractors for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF), was a success for 12 aspiring turkey hunters. This achievement was made possible through our collaboration with dedicated instructors. SCIF and Sables have a history of partnering with various organizations. This workshop was …

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Five Star Preserve Hosts SCIF-Sables University Program

The Five Star Preserve located near Kellyton, Alabama, along with its outstanding staff, recently provided unique tour and learning opportunity to 21 students from Auburn University’s Wildlife Enterprise Management Program. Sponsors Holland and Carolyn Powell, Sables President Susan Hayes, and SCIF staff hosted the students and their professor, Dr. Todd Franks. The Powells and Sables also …

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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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Conservation Education Program Provided to the Salvation Army

SCI Foundation (SCIF) and Sables as a part of their long standing partnership with The Salvation Army, provided a customized education program for 18 Salvation Army staff August 19-23, 2024, at a Salvation Army facility near Rapid City, South Dakota. Since 2008, SCIF and Sables have partnered with the Salvation Army to provide educational program training …

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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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Video Premiere: SCIF Women’s Duck Hunt

SCIF Education Department, Sables, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and Silverline productions produce SCIF Women’s Duck Hunt promotional video. In the United States, recent surveys reveal 68 % of women in the US approve of hunting and are actively participating in hunting, getting outdoors, and becoming more empowered. Women are the fastest-growing segment of …

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SCIF-Sables Endowed Hunting Heritage Scholarship Program Recipient

SCIF and Sables is proud to announce Jocelyn Stansbury from University of Montana was selected as a recipient of the SCIF Sables Brown-Monson Foundation Hunting Heritage Scholarship. Jocelyn is currently a senior in the Wildlife Biology program. She received a scholarship for the 2023/24 academic year. Jocelyn recently thanked SCIF and The Sables while sharing her …

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SCIF-Sables Endowed Hunting Heritage Scholarship Program

SCIF-Sables is proud to announce Jessica Engstrom from West Virginia University as one of the recipients of SCIF-Sables’ Endowed CJ McElroy Hunting Heritage Scholarship. Jessica 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. Jessica had this to say …

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