Federal Affairs
SCI is the only pro-hunting organization with an office in Washington, D.C. that has full-time policy experts, in-house legal counsel and on-staff dedicated to protecting hunting everywhere.
SCI monitors, evaluates and lobbies on federal legislation impacting hunting, hunters and wildlife conservation. SCI ensures that hunting interests are at the forefront when important bills come up by building relationships with Congressional leaders as well as staying current on the issues.
Each year in May, SCI hosts Lobby Day where SCI members from all around the country come to Washington, D.C. for personal meetings with Senators, Representatives and their staffs. During these important lobbying opportunities, SCI members share SCI’s positions on key pieces of legislation. These visits also provide SCI members with an opportunity to highlight the organization, its achievements and assets. SCI’s Washington, D.C. hunter advocacy staff provide federal legislators with information about SCI’s concerns and interests throughout the year.
On The Issues
Recent Federal Affairs Articles
Recap of a Busy Hunting Policy Week
Last week was an important one for American hunters, conservation policy, and African wildlife management. Here’s a full recap: On the 17th, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Martha Williams to be the next Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Read MoreHouse Natural Resources International Conservation Forum this Week
This Thursday, November 18, the House Natural Resources Committee will be hosting an International Conservation Forum. The committee will host several witnesses from different African countries to examine the role sustainable hunting plays in conservation efforts and local economies. Overwhelming evidence shows that well-regulated international hunting programs benefit wildlife, habitat,
Read MoreFive Questions Every Hunter Should Ask Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service Nominee Martha Williams
As the United States Senate continues to consider nominations to lead departments and agencies in the Biden Administration, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will meet on Wednesday, November 17th at 10:00 AM to consider the nomination of Martha Williams to be the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Read MoreWe Need YOUR Help to Fight for No-Net-Loss!
Sign the Petition! SCI has launched a new webpage, No-Net-Loss, to provide the educational resources and tools to support a No-Net-Loss policy. No-net-loss means maintaining or increasing the current level of hunting and fishing access on public lands across the country. Following significant access expansions from the Trump Administration, Safari Club International is fighting
Read MoreTake a Stand for Hunting Rights in Alaska!
On November 17th, the Federal Subsistence Board will be holding a public hearing on the temporary special action request to close hunting of moose and caribou on the federal public lands of Units 23 and 26A in Alaska. Thanks in part to the efforts of SCI members and advocates, this decision was deferred
Read MoreSCI Joins Letter Supporting Recreational Shooting Ranges on Federal Lands
Last week, Safari Club International (SCI) joined 22 other hunting and conservation organizations, representing millions of sportsmen and women across the United States, in a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack. The letter outlines strong support for developing recreational shooting ranges on Bureau of Land
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