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, …
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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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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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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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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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 …
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 …
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.
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 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). …
