FWS Website Helps Hunting Trophy Importers
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has just updated its website with new information about sport-hunted trophy importation. Due to recent changes in how the FWS processes import permit applications, many hunters have had questions about what is necessary to successfully apply for an import permit. The new information advises hunters on the type of
Kenetrek Safari – New for 2018
The Safari, the go-to early season and desert boot, now features the new Django outsole, made from a soft yet durable rubber compound that allows wearers to be sneaky quiet on the hunt. The new sole is complemented by durable 2.5 mm full grain leather uppers, with breathable, wicking Cambrelle linings, designed to ward off
Youth Safari Day Comes of Age at 20
In July, the Orange County and Los Angeles Chapters of SCI celebrated the 20th anniversary of Youth Safari Day, an annual event that sees thousands of youngsters from around Southern California enjoy the outdoor sports at Mike Raahauge Shooting Enterprises in Norco. The 20th edition of Youth Safari Day was the biggest and best ever – a
Animal Rightists Can’t Win with Facts, so They Make Things Up
The headlines in early July broadcast the tragedy of at least three poachers being eaten by a pride of lions in the famous Sibuya Game Reserve in South Africa. The event was tragic on several levels, and social media lit up with comments about how the poachers deserved what they got. The fact that a
“Unendangered”
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department’s (FWS) recent proposal to modify and streamline the Endangered Species Act has been met with mixed reactions. Animal rights groups and protectionist groups are screaming “foul,” while conservation and wildlife management-oriented organizations are supporting the move. SCI issued a statement in support of the FWS proposal. “Today’s announcement ushers in a major
PETA Refuses To Condemn Hamas For Burning Animals in Terrorist Activity
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority has released photos of a dead falcon with flammable material tied to its tail. The falcon had been sent across the border from Gaza toward Israeli territory. In addition to using booby trapped animals, Hamas has been using a new tactic of launching incendiary kites and balloons into Israel. They have
SCI CEO Announces Retirement
Rick Parsons, the CEO of Safari Club International, announced today that he will retire from his position after a new CEO is hired and brought up to speed on SCI’s internal operating systems. Parsons will then return to his advisory capacity within the organization. Parsons has been with SCI since 1985 in a variety of
USFWS Official Sheehan to Step Down
Greg Sheehan, principal deputy director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, has announced he will leave his position and return to his home in Utah. “I had the privilege of getting to know Greg while serving on the International Wildlife and Conservation Council, and in other venues,” said Safari Club International President Paul Babaz.
He’s Back – Wayne Pacelle Reported to Be Helping Animal Rights Pac
Former Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) President Wayne Pacelle is volunteering with Animal Wellness Action, an animal rights Political Action Committee with ties to HSUS. The new relationship appears to be causing a cat fight with his former employer, according to a report in Politico, a lobbying newsletter. The report says HSUS is “considering legal action
SCI Members Share Their Hunter Pride!
Once again SCI members are sharing their successful hunts from all over the globe. The data they provide in their Record Book entries helps compile one of the largest databases of information on sustainable species in the world. Document your hunting legacy and add to the vast information available in the SCI Record Book.