SCI Art Auctions
Every year, hundreds of artists from around the world display their masterpieces in the exhibit hall during the Annual SCI Convention. In fact, for four days the SCI Convention is one of the largest galleries in the world! Wildlife art, sculpture, painting, jewelry you name and you’ll find it at the SCI Convention. These same
Commission Approves $24 Million For Wetlands In 17 States
The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, chaired by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, approved nearly $24 million in grants to conserve or restore more than 134,000 acres of wetlands in 17 states. The release of funds impacting upland habitats for waterfowl and shorebirds was announced in a press release last month. The grants will be made through the North
Wyoming Super Tag Draw Brings in Major Funding for Wildlife Management Programs
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) announced the raffle sales program brought in more than $900,000, exceeding last year’s take of over $820,000. The Wyoming Super Tag program was established by Governor Matt Mead and the Wyoming Legislature. It has raised $3.7 million since its inception in 2013. The program is designed to give
It Must Be Something In The Beans – Those Crazy Vegans At It Again
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is not the only animal rights group trying to dictate the food Americans eat. Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) has joined in the fray by calling for the trendy Whole Foods to be occupied in a protest against their parent company, Amazon. Fed-up with years of demonstrations at the
Louisiana Cautions Deer Hunters on Use of Deer Urine Lures
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is cautioning deer hunters about the use of deer urine lures because of the potential these products could contain chronic wasting disease (CWD). CWD is a neurodegenerative disease found in most deer species, including moose, elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer. It is infectious and always fatal. CWD
Progress Continues on Final World Heritage Rifle
Nearly a year has passed since work first began on the fifth and final rifle of the SCI World Heritage Series. Many hours of thought and planning go into every custom rifle build long before any wood or steel is ever cut. From the very beginning of every project, my end goal is always the same —
An Armchair Safari by William Buckley – Big Game Hunting in Central Africa
Here are 105 Tusks Weighing 5,300 lbs. Value £4,000. Bill Buckley, like so many of his time, went to Africa for gold and diamonds and wound up staying for war and hunting. He eventually became a noted big game hunter (carrying his beloved Gibbs rifle) and was considered in a class with Neumann, Sutherland and Selous. He
Sci Members, Chapters Helping Rural Communities in Africa
Recently, SCI Members John and Judy Sholes returned to South Africa for a safari with Blaauwkrantz Safaris. They brought along a personal donation and a donation from their National Capital Chapter, Washington, D.C. that Blaauwkrantz used to repaint the local rural school, Palmiet River Junior School, in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Ph Spotlight — Jamy Traut Jamy Traut Hunting Safaris
Jamy Traut’s career as a professional hunter seemed predestined. He was raised in Namibia in a family of hunters and channeled his interest into a biology degree to stay close to the animals and the land. During his higher education in both Namibia and Norway, Traut’s colleagues, fellow students and professors wanted to hunt, and