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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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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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Donor Spotlight: Garrett Ham

Development / October 23, 2024

Development Meet Garrett Ham, one of SCI Foundation’s champions and a valued donor whose support fuels our mission. As someone who has deeply benefited from hunting and fishing as a means of fostering family connections, I appreciate the critical role organizations like SCI and SCI Foundation play in promoting responsible and sustainable practices. My journey into …

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Impacting Others Through SCIF’s Bell Family Blue Bag Program

Humanitarian / October 24, 2024

By Emily Stull As a 23-year-old living and working in Chicago, I never would’ve guessed I’d now consider myself a hunter. However, after returning from my second South African safari hunt in three years, I am so proud to do so! Both trips have been among the most incredible experiences of my life, and I hope …

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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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Conservation Education Program Provided to the Salvation Army

Education, Sables / October 15, 2024

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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SCIF Welcomes New Antipoaching & International Conservation Manager

Conservation / August 22, 2024

Meet Andries Lucas van Coller – commonly known as Dries, SCI Foundation’s new Antipoaching and International Conservation Manager. Dries is a distinguished professional with a rich background in IT, telecommunications, and a profound commitment to wildlife conservation. Holding a National Diploma in Electronics and a Diploma in Business Management, Dries has excelled in leadership roles at Telkom SA Ltd and …

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SCI Lehigh Valley Chapter’s Record Contribution

Development / August 20, 2024

Safari Club International Foundation is proud to recognize the exceptional efforts of the Lehigh Valley Chapter – a staggering $250,000 in donations. Their giving, which surpasses standard chapter contributions, has earned them the honored Ruby African Lion status in our Society of the Lion & Shield Giving Levels. This achievement marks them as the first chapter …

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Video Premiere: SCIF Women’s Duck Hunt

Education / July 3, 2024

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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