To honor those who risk and give their lives for our freedoms has been a long standing SCI Foundation (SCIF) tradition. It is a way to show the foundation’s appreciation and gratitude for those who have defended our country. The SCIF Veterans Committee is dedicated to carrying out this mission by working each year to provide …
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 …
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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Now is the perfect time to sign up as a monthly giver for your chance to win the $100,000 Dream Hunt Sweepstakes. Spend the $100,000 however you’d like, pay for licenses, tags, travel, craft up your dream hunt! How it works: Sign up for Monthly Giving and receive one entry for every $25 of monthly giving during the …
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, …
Enter for your chance to win a fully guided six-day experience with Trust the Land Outfitters during the rut, taking place from November 3-8, 2025. The hunt will take place on private land in the foothills of Southern Alberta, in the far western part of the province. This period is particularly thrilling, as large bucks roam the hills …
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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SCI Foundation recently hosted a working meeting about elephant and rhinoceros management as part of our ongoing African Wildlife Consultative Forum (AWCF) activities. First held in 2002, the AWCF annually brings together critical stakeholders—government wildlife management authorities, hunting associations, community members, and researchers—to solve pressing issues in sustainable use conservation in Africa. As the AWCF mission …
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Almost 20 years ago, with incredible foresight, some of our concerned members and leaders saw a need to establish a fund to support our mission and that would live on for generations. That group struggled and worked diligently to gain the belief and trust of 100 individuals and couples. Today, the Hunter Legacy 100 Fund (HLF …
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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