Sen. Sullivan Gets CBP to Replace Problematic Customs Form 4457
Thanks to Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reposted to their website a Customs Form 4457 without the problematic expiration date that SCI warned hunters about last month. In a blog post this past May, SCI alerted hunters to a problem with the version of the Form 4457 newly posted
The 37th Convention of the Italian Chapter: A Record Breaking Success.
By Dr. Miguel Estade, President of the Europe Committee As every year hunters from Europe, United States and especially Italy gathered together in the wonderful city of Bologna for the 37th convention organized by the Italian chapter. It was a very nice and worthy long weekend with meetings, a very competitive shooting competition, gala dinners with
SCI and the Wyoming Outfitters and Guides Association Host the 2024 North American Outfitter and Guide Workshop
On June 10-12, 2024, the Wyoming Outfitters and Guides Association and SCI hosted the 2024 North American Outfitter and Guide Workshop at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp near Dubois, Wyoming. The workshop was attended by outfitter association executives from nine different jurisdictions in the United States and Canada in person or via zoom. Some intended attendees learned
SCI Canada Conference June 2024
SCI Canada hosted their annual conference in Ottawa recently bringing in chapter leaders, regional reps, Director at large members from across Canada. President John McLaurin, Secretary Mike Crawford, and Vice President Joe Pedersen, also Jeremy Clare and Jason St. Michael from staff attended and participated in a 3-day conference. The Conference kicked off a week
See You In San Antonio
By W. Laird Hamberlin, CEO of SCI and SCIF "We're set to have a great time as SCI turns the page to a new chapter in its storied history. As we announced earlier, SCI has moved its business operations from Tucson, Arizona, to San Antonio, Texas."
New York’s “Big Five African Trophies Act” Fails To Advance
New York’s “Big Five African Trophies Act” (SB 3302) is officially dead for this session! New York’s General Assembly has adjourned sine die and, with that, all remaining bills that have not passed both chambers are done for this session. This is a huge win for hunters in the Empire State and for sustainable-use wildlife
The Heart, Soul of SCI Is Its Members
By John McLaurin, SCI President "What SCI does or doesn’t do today will determine the future of hunting around the world." I encourage all members to consider ways you can volunteer to help SCI and to help protect hunting and wildlife.
Guns & Ammo
by Jon R. Sundra It should come as no surprise to anyone who follows new developments in the firearms world that Hornady has come up with another new cartridge. This time the company has turned its attention to the .22 caliber in the form of the 22 ARC Advanced Rifle Cartridge. It’s especially noteworthy because
In The Shadow of Tipiliuke
Story and Photos By John Geiger, Safari Managing editor Mera, Capuano and I crawled to the edge of a hill as the sun fought an overcast sky. Before we were at the top, we heard them. As we peaked over, we saw them. Scores of stags, perhaps hundreds of hinds in isolated herds spread across the valley.
Women Go Hunting: Why I Teach Other Women to Hunt
Even though women are a very fast-growing demographic in the world of hunting, it is still a male dominated industry. However, there are women like me across the country who spend a huge amount of time mentoring new women hunters and encouraging them to embrace the sport in a safe, supportive environment. I first started
