SCI Supports America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act
On February 29th, Rep. Bruce Westerman, Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, introduced America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act. This bill invests $300 million yearly in state government-led wildlife management. These funds will go towards habitat restoration, forest management, and stakeholder collaboration. Critically, the bill also addresses Endangered Species Act reform by requiring the federal
South Africa Amends Firearm Moratorium to Mozambique to Accommodate Hunters
A previously announced moratorium on firearms from South Africa to Mozambique, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), and Lesotho has officially been amended to allow the transit of hunting rifles. That is according to an official statement from the South African Police Service (SAPS) issued on February 27, 2024. SCI had warned members about the moratorium earlier this
Auction of Rare S&W 1854 Set to Benefit SCI
Smith & Wesson is holding an online auction at gunbroker.com of a limited-edition engraved Model 1854 rifle and matching numbered Model 29 revolver set to benefit Safari Club International.
Super Stalks
Encounters with animals take many forms. I’m not good at sitting still. For me, all hunting from stands or blinds is easily characterized as hours of boredom interrupted by a few moments of intense excitement. The waiting is painful, but the payoff is often worth it.
SCI Litigation Update
At the end of last week, the Ninth Circuit shut the door on further review of a decision in favor of SCI’s lawsuit, challenging a California law that prohibited the marketing of firearms in a manner attractive to minors. SCI and its partners at Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation and Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation had obtained a Ninth
Around the States: Florida, Maryland, Washington
Florida: Last week, SCI Eastern States and Local Liaison Bee Frederick along with North Florida Chapter leaders Scott Thomas and Gary Thigpen attended the inaugural Conservation at the Capitol event in Tallahassee. During the event, over 20 conservation organizations joined together with Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission staff and Commissioners to honor legislators who co-sponsored the
SCI Advocacy in Minnesota
SCI Western State and Local Liaison Chris Tymeson travelled to Minneapolis, Minnesota during the week of February 23, 2024 to attend the Minnesota SCI weekend expo and further advocacy efforts in the North Start State. While attending the expo, Tymeson spoke on a panel addressing hunters’ rights and Minnesota wolves, joined by Minnesota Congressional Representatives
‘You Don’t Compromise On The Truth’
SCI President John McLaurin's Feb. 3 speech at the Karl F. Dean Grand Ballroom at Music City Center elicited enthusiastic applause for his words about supporting SCI and opposing anti-hunters.
Federal Hearings
On Wednesday, February 14th, the House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on several bills, including H.R. 6784, the ESA Flexibility Act, sponsored by Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN-08). This bill would provide the Secretary of the Interior greater flexibility in creating management plans for threatened and endangered species. Steve Guertin, Deputy
Around the States: NWTF, Utah, Wyoming
NWTF: SCI CEO Laird Hamberlin and Eastern States and Local Liaison Bee Frederick attended the NWTF Convention and Sport Show last week where they were able to interact and meet with several state wildlife agencies, national conservation organization partners, SCI members and exhibitors, and others on various hunting related issues. Utah: Western State and Local Liaison