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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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Informative Commercial on Bear Awareness in Wyoming

Conservation / August 12, 2024

This hunting season, the Safari Club International Foundation, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and the Wyoming Outfitters & Guides Association have partnered to create an educational commercial geared towards Wyoming hunters. The focus is on imparting bear wise knowledge for those setting foot in the field. The commercial, which will be shown at Wyoming gas stations, …

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Donor Spotlight: Marcus Anderson

Development / July 23, 2024

Meet Marcus Anderson, one of SCI foundation’s champions and a valued donor whose support fuels our mission. His backing contributes to a hopeful future for wildlife, made possible through conservation, education, and hunting efforts. Who introduced you to hunting or was it a path of self-discovery? I began hunting as early as I can remember following …

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Rise in Bear Populations Calls For Hunting

Conservation / July 23, 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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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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Win A 5-Day Bezoar Ibex Hunt in Turkey

Development / June 26, 2024

Each $20 sweepstake ticket not only gives you a chance at an incredible experience but also contributes to the SCI Foundation’s wildlife conservation efforts. Your dedicated support for wildlife and their natural habitats means everything to us.

Bezoar Ibex Sweepstake Winners Recount Their Experience

Development / April 25, 2024

Brittany and Ben Maki Winners of the World Class Outfitter Shikar Safaris Bezoar Ibex Hunt Sweepstake Brittany shares that she always looks forward to SCIF’s literature. Upon seeing the Ibex sweepstakes giveaway with world class outfitter, Shikar Safaris, she knew she had to purchase a ticket. When SCIF CEO Laird Hamberlin called to inform her that …

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Field Update: Missouri Black Bears

Conservation / November 18, 2022

Field Update: Missouri Black Bears Because of hunters who generously donated to SCI Foundation in recent years, we’ve worked with Missouri’s Department of Conservation since 2010 to help with a decade’s long population estimation study. We’re glad to report this resulted in a new hunting opportunity (because a huntable population is a healthy and sustainable one). …

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Western Canada a Hot Spot for Safari Club Conservation Projects

Conservation / July 14, 2020

With 15 chapters and 3,247 members in Canada, Safari Club International has a strong presence throughout the north country. The world class hunting and fishing opportunities that Canada offers make it a global destination for outdoor pursuits. The Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) has also cemented a strong presence throughout Canada, particularly in the western provinces …

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