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Hunterโ€™s Compassion: The Journey of SCIF Bell Family Blue Bags

By Armando Gutierrez In the vibrant communities of Africa, there are bright beacons of light shining the path for one of the most important causes of life, educational growth. These come to form in the color blue, the Humanitarian efforts of the SCIF Bell Family Blue Bag Program. These bags are filled with a hunterโ€™s compassion …

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SCIF is Headed to Nashville

SCI Foundation (SCIF) is thrilled to participate in the upcoming SCI Convention in Nashville. We invite attendees to visit SCIFโ€™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

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

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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Northern Nevada Chapter of SCI Makes an Impact with Mobile Wildlife Educational Center

The Northern Nevada Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) is proud to announce the success of its Mobile Wildlife Educational Center โ€“ Sensory Safari Trailer, which showcases North American taxidermy, including animals, birds, and fish. This innovative educational initiative reaches out to over 1,000 youth annually by participating in eight outdoor youth events. Recently, the Mobile …

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SCI Foundation Supports Veteranโ€™s Programs

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 foundationโ€™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 …

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Donor Spotlight: Garrett Ham

Development Meet Garrett Ham, one of SCI Foundationโ€™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

By Emily Stull As a 23-year-old living and working in Chicago, I never wouldโ€™ve guessed Iโ€™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

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

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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