Conservation

Five Star Preserve Hosts SCIF-Sables University Program

Education, Sables / April 23, 2025

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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Advocating for Sustainable Wildlife Conservation at CITES in Geneva

Conservation / February 27, 2025

The SCI Foundation International Affairs team was present and active at the recent 78th meeting of the CITES Standing Committee (SC78) held in Geneva from February 3-8, 2025. As a long-time CITES observer, we work with national delegations (i.e., parties) and other observers (i.e., NGOs) to ensure that the benefits of well-regulated international trade in wildlife …

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Auburn University Students Attend the 2025 SCI Convention

Education, SCI Convention / February 26, 2025

As part of the SCIF-Sables University program, students from Auburn University and its Wildlife Enterprise Program recently attended the 2025 SCI Convention. Sponsors of the event Holland and Carolyn Powell along with the Sables provided lodging, day passes and breakfast for these students to attend the convention with day passes on Saturday. The students were accompanied …

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Spring 2025 Conservation Matching Grants Available to SCI Chapters

Conservation / February 18, 2025

The SCI Foundation (SCIF) wants to help chapters expand our conservation impact through matching grants by providing up to $5,000 toward approved projects! The SCIF Board recently approved the reinstatement of conservation matching grants for FY2025 with an open application period from March 1 – 30, 2025.  This is great news as it allows SCIF and …

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SCIF is Headed to Nashville

SCI Convention / January 16, 2025

SCI Foundation (SCIF) is thrilled to participate in the upcoming SCI Convention in Nashville. We invite attendees to visit SCIF’s booth #3301 and SCIF-Sables Education Booth #3341 on the convention floor, where you can learn about our ongoing conservation efforts and meet our team. Additionally, be sure to signup as a monthly donor for a chance …

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SCI Chapters using SCIF Bell Family Blue Bag Program to Help Support Their Local Communities

Humanitarian / December 20, 2024

Butler County, PA– The SCI Pittsburgh Chapter is putting the SCIF Bell Family Blue Bag Program to work right here at home in the United States this Holiday Season. The chapter recently provided SCIF Bell Family blue bags filled with needed resources for two programs in their local community. Chapter president Brian Pitell, recently visited the …

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PHASA Honors SCIF’s Dr. Chris Comer with Wildlife Utilization Award

Conservation / December 20, 2024

The Professional Hunters’ Association of South Africa (PHASA) recently held its Annual Convention and AGM Award ceremony, celebrating outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation and management. Among the highlights of the event was the announcement of the prestigious Wildlife Utilization Award, presented to Dr. Chris Comer, Director of Conservation at the Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF). Congratulations …

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Rise in Bear Populations Calls For Hunting

Conservation / October 15, 2024

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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Last Call to Enter and Win Axis Deer Hunt in Paradise!

Development / October 15, 2024

Sweepstakes ends September 30th, don’t miss your shot! Win a chance to hunt two Axis deer in the stunning landscapes of Lanai, Hawaii! The package includes a guided hunt with Pineapple Brothers & High Adventure Company for a trophy Axis deer, an Axis doe, and $2,000 in travel credit for you and a non-hunting companion. $20 …

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