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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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SCIF Veterans Breakfast Honors Our Nations Veterans

Humanitarian, SCI Convention / February 26, 2025

In continued efforts to honor and support our nation’s veterans, the annual Safari Club International Foundation Veteran’s breakfast was well attended and was a resounding success. Giving back to those who gave so much, the SCIF Veterans Committee showed their appreciation and gratitude by ensuring this event, the attendees and the message received the attention they …

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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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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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