Who We Are
Hunting is an ancient tradition passed down from the earliest times of man to the present day. Hunters participate directly in the natural world and care enough to make sure that it continues in all of its awesome beauty and diversity.
Safari Club International is a U.S.-based organization of more than 50,000 hunters dedicated to protecting the right to hunt and to promote wildlife conservation worldwide. Between SCI and its sister organization, the SCI Foundation, we have put more than $70 Million on the ground for conservation since 2000. In the U.S. and abroad, hunters are part of a system that keeps the rivers, forests and fields intact and maintains the wildlife.
Fighting for Hunting
Hunting is under constant attack by anti-hunters who introduce legislation and use the courts to stop hunting. SCI employs staff, contractors and volunteers in a team effort to fight for hunting. SCI operates in the U.S. Congress, in the state legislatures and wildlife commissions, in Canada, in the European Union and elsewhere internationally.
Learn MoreInside-Hunting
Inside-Hunting is a new member benefit that brings the best of hunting to you. Look to Inside-Hunting for news on travel, interesting hunts, unique outfitters and much more.
Learn MoreSafari Club International Chapter In Partnership To Improve Public Land Access In Montana
The Great Falls, Montana chapter of Safari Club International joined with Lewis and Clark County Open Lands Program, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, Montana Fish and Wildlife Conservation Trust, Bass Pro Shops, The Conservation Fund, The Conservation Alliance and the Mule Deer Foundation in a project to purchase 442 acres of private land containing prime wildlife and riparian habitat.
About SCI ChaptersWorld Prepares For Conference On International Trade In Endangered Species
08/13/2019The 18th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) of CITES will meet in Geneva from August 17 – 28, 2019. “CITES works by subjecting international trade in specimens of selected species to certain controls. All import, export, re-export and…
United Arab Emirates Firm Banned From Hunting In Tanzania
08/12/2019Tanzania has revoked Abu Dhabi- based Green Mile Safari’s hunting license for allegedly violating game hunting rules. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism claims the company violated several hunting regulations, including the killing of…
SCIF Conservation Manager Co-Authors Article On Namibia’s Guidelines For Tourism Income Distribution to Communities
08/07/2019“Namibia’s environment minister has outlined plans to ensure that at least half of all income from tourism and hunting goes to local communities, and that strict ethics and social media guidelines are applied to hunting in the country,” said a…
Bipartisan Bill To Reduce Human-Predator Conflict Introduced in U.S. Senate
07/29/2019U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Tom Carper (D-DE), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced S. 2194 to address the problem of human-predator conflict. S. 2194, The Promoting Resourceful and Effective Deterrents Against Threats Or…
House Committee Hearing on “CECIL Act” Attacks Hunters and Undermines Conservation Efforts
07/18/2019Safari Club International vehemently opposes H.R 2245, the “Conserving Ecosystems by Ceasing the Importation of Large Animal Trophies Act” or “CECIL Act,” which was the subject of a hearing today in the U.S House of Representatives’ Natural…
Safari Club International Leads The Charge Against Anti-Hunting Legislation
07/17/2019SCI, in coordination with 31 other sportsmen’s groups, sent the following letter to Congressmen Raul Grijalva and Rob Bishop, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee. The letter expresses strong opposition to H.R.…
SCI maintains two blogs. Hunt Forever chronicles the exciting worldwide hunts SCI members take and covers subjects of importance to all hunters. First For Hunters chronicles SCI’s work to defeat anti hunting attacks.
Rigby Completes First .577 Rising Bite For More Than A Century
11/21/2019 Hunt ForeverLondon gunmaker John Rigby & Co. has completed its first rising bite in .577 Nitro Express for more than 100 years. The double rifle was made for a valued client, who wished it to be a tribute to Satao, the famous Tsavo tusker. It includes an…
Professional Hunter Spotlight - Carla Lucas of New Zealand Trophy Hunting
11/20/2019 Hunt ForeverCarla’s camaraderie with her coworkers sparked her desire to be a Professional Hunter. Her position as outfitter manager coupled with her love of the outdoors made it a natural transition. During her 12 years with New Zealand Trophy Hunting, she…
SCI Record Book To Debut Virtual Measuring Course
11/19/2019 Hunt ForeverCapitalizing on the virtual measuring capabilities established last year to measure ibex trophies taken in Pakistan, the SCI Record Book team is expanding that technology to include a live virtual measuring course, debuting in December, 2019. “…
The Allure Of African Specialized Game
11/15/2019 Hunt ForeverRecovery and therapy to repair the muscle tear would have to wait. Because at this moment about 400 yards ahead along the saddle and to the left back into the canyon was something rarely seen in the safari world. I knew it was extraordinary…
Gordy & Sons Appointed Only Independent Holland & Holland Dealer In US
11/14/2019 Hunt ForeverGordy & Sons has been appointed as the only independent dealer for historic British gunmaker Holland & Holland in the US. Founded in 1835, the luxury London-based gunmaker has excelled in making the finest bespoke shotguns and rifles,…
Outdoor Edge Razor Pro Saw/Knife Combo
11/13/2019 Hunt ForeverWhile most hunters realize that a knife is an essential edged tool, only a few give the same credence to a bone saw. However, if you deal with big game field dressing, skinning and quartering, then you understand that there are occasions when a…
W. Laird Hamberlin Named SCI CEO
03/11/2019Baird Joins SCI Government Relations Staff
02/21/2019SCI Broke No Laws At Convention
01/31/2019SCI 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.
SCI Hunt Auctions Sneak Peek
The 2020 SCI Convention is on the horizon and excitement is mounting for the return to Reno, NV. Auction donations are already starting to roll in and they are bigger and better than ever!
SCI Members Show Their Hunter Pride
SCI Members are currently hunting all over the world, and they love to share their successes through their entries in the SCI Record Book.
Comments From Youth Safari Day
A record crowd showed up for the 14th Annual Youth Safari Day. Everyone had a great time and learned a lot about conservation, hunting and shooting. Here is just some of the feedback from those who attended.
Determining Eye Dominance
Here's a quick and easy way to determine which eye is your dominant eye.
Reflections On Youth Safari Day
Dennis Anderson and Mike Raahauge reflect on the origins and results of Youth Outdoor Safari Day.
2012 Youth Outdoor Safari Day
Steve and his daughters share things they saw and liked most at Youth Outdoor Safari Day.
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