SCI Opposes Department of the Interior Proposal to Add Seats to Federal Subsistence Board
Last week, SCI submitted a comment letter opposing the Department of the Interior’s proposal to add three public members to the Federal Subsistence Board. The Board governs subsistence use of fish and wildlife in Alaska. The proposal would require that the three new members be nominated or recommended by federally recognized Tribal governments. SCI appreciates the importance of
Around The States: Nevada, NEAFWA, New York
Nevada: SCI CEO Laird Hamberlin filed comment letters in general support on three regulations in Nevada. The regulations included allowing the use of electronic tagging, setting black bear quotas and setting big game quotas, including a new moose hunting opportunity. Read the comment letters here. Read electronic tagging letter here. Read black bear quotas letter here. Read new
Call for Hunters Affected by New USFWS Elephant Rule
SCI members planning to hunt elephant can assist in SCI’s challenge to the new U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) elephant trophy import rule by providing information to SCI’s Legal Advocacy team. The new rule affects all elephants hunted as of May 1, 2024, and is likely to cause more unnecessary permitting delays for elephant
The Family Plan
The Limpopo Bushveld Is No Place for a 6-Year-Old Girl. Or is it? By Benjamin R. Hess Originally published in the January/February issue of SAFARI Magazine. When my wife and I had the opportunity to go to South Africa for a 10-day hunt in the bush, I was beyond excited. We purchased the hunt with Diekie
Under The Shadow Of Elephants
Tuskless Elephants in Zimbabwe Test An American Hunter’s Courage By Jon Peterson Originally published in the November/December issue of SAFARI Magazine. I will admit to fearing elephants, but I suspect I’m not alone. Their sheer size, power and unpredictable nature is a dangerous recipe. Few animals are as volatile as a cow elephant. In contrast to
What Is Sustainable Use Wildlife Conservation?
By John McLaurin, SCI President What sustainable use wildlife conservation means is conservation that results in the use of wildlife resources at levels that are sustainable. In other words, no net loss at the very least, and increased resources in many, if not most, instances.
International: BENELUX
On April 16th, the extraordinary hunter Mr. Jan Dams, known as Janneke, hosted friends and colleagues to start the foundation of a future SCI chapter in Belgium-Netherlands-Luxembourg (“BENELUX”). Approximately 25 hunters discussed the challenges ahead for hunters, including information provided by the SCI EU liaison Juan Magaz and Konstantina Katrimpouza on behalf of FACE. The main
Around the States: Colorado, Pennsylvania
Colorado: On April 19, 2024, hunters, anglers, and conservationists from across the Centennial State gathered in Denver, Colorado for a day of celebration outside the state Capitol building and Safari Club International was there, along with its many conservation partners, to advocate for responsible wildlife management and recognize the important role that hunting and fishing play
Around the States: California, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Tennessee
California: Last Week, SCI helped defeat “Round One” of Gavin Newsome’s Fish and Game Departments ridiculous plan to eradicate all mule deer on Catalina Island. City Council members noted that they received an overwhelming amount of emails opposing this plan, the majority of which were driven by SCI’s Hunter Advocacy Action Center (HAAC). This plan would have allowed the
Warthog Life Insurance
There’s One Lucky Hog Rooting Around In Mozambique By Mike Arnold Originally published in the March/April 2024 issue of Safari Magazine. “Right over the top of him,” I said as I watched a heavy-tusked warthog disappear into the Miombo forest edge at a full gallop. “That was a quick snapshot,” said PH Julian Moller. “Don’t beat