SCI Hunter Action Fund Luncheon Raises Critical Funding to Educate Pro-Hunting Voters
On Saturday, January 25, Safari Club International held its Hunter Action Fund (HAF) super PAC luncheon and auction, emceed by J. Alain Smith with entertainment from Chase Rice, which raised vital financial resources to educate pro-hunting and pro-Second Amendment voters in the 2026 midterm elections.
HAF is the only super PAC in the nation dedicated entirely to mobilizing pro-hunting voters in important elections across the country. It is an essential tool in SCI’s advocacy arsenal that actively protects and defends the right to hunt and fish throughout the U.S. by providing lawmakers with validated research explaining how sustainable-use hunting is critical for wildlife survival and conservation. By activating voters and educating legislators, HAF also moves the needle in elections that determine who will make decisions on the most important hunting and wildlife conservation issues.
HAF has made and will continue to make a fundamental difference in federal races at every level across the country, including the presidential election and in states like Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, Michigan, Montana, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and many others.
HAF works seamlessly alongside the SCI Political Action Committee (SCI-PAC) to safeguard our hunting heritage for future generations, utilizing data-driven research that maximizes the HAF and SCI-PAC funds to deploy resources in a highly targeted and successful way. Thanks to donors’ generosity in previous election cycles, HAF has deployed some of the most aggressive campaigns to communicate directly with the hunters and firearm owners who are the difference between winning and losing in tight races.
This year, Stan Atwood, SCI Life Member and longtime supporter of SCI advocacy efforts, received the Ralph Cunningham Award for his continued commitment to HAF. Additionally, SCI extends its gratitude to HAF Platinum Sponsors Credova, the Acadiana Chapter of SCI, and Vudoo Gunworks, and HAF Gold Sponsors Kpower Global Logistics, Colorado Chapter of SCI, Wine Country Chapter of SCI, and Tomahawk Strategic Solutions.
“The HAF Luncheon provides a critical fundraising mechanism to ensure that pro-hunting voices are heard loud and clear at the ballot box and in the halls of Congress,” said SCI CEO W. Laird Hamberlin. “The success of this year’s luncheon and auction underscores the unwavering commitment of our donors and supporters, who understand the critical need to defend our hunting heritage and Second Amendment rights. Together, we are shaping the future of hunting and wildlife conservation.”
“HAF helps advance SCI’s mission to preserve, protect, and defend the rights of hunters across America,” said SCI President John McLaurin. “This year’s remarkable turnout and fundraising achievements are a testament to the strength of our community and our collective determination to elect leaders who champion our values. As we look toward the 2026 midterm elections, HAF will continue to empower voters and inform policymakers to stand for the outdoor traditions we hold dear.”
Background:
For over 50 years, SCI has been the leader in defending the freedom to hunt and promoting wildlife conservation worldwide. SCI is unique in the scope of its ability to defend and advance the freedom to hunt. SCI is the only hunting rights organization with a Washington, D.C.-based national and international advocacy team and an all-species focus. SCI also mobilizes more than 150 chapters and affiliate