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Conservation

 

SCI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds and directs worldwide programs dedicated to wildlife conservation and outdoor education. SCI Foundation ensures that the best available science is used in wildlife policy and management and demonstrates the constructive role that hunting and hunters play in the conservation of biodiversity around the world. The organization is First For Wildlife, investing millions of dollars into wildlife conservation and education every year.

The Conservation Department at SCI Foundation partners with academic institutions, community-based support organizations, and conservation non-governmental organizations to complete wildlife research and management projects all over the world.  Since 2000, we have put over $70 million in hunter dollars to work on over 100 conservation projects in 30 countries.  Some of our programs include:

  • North America: SCI Foundation is a strong supporter of the North American Model of Wildlife Management and firmly believes that the hunter-conservationist is the key to future conservation efforts in North America. We have supported projects in 23 states and provinces involving a range of species.  Recent foci have been on the interactions between hunted species and expanding predator populations, grizzly and black bear populations, and declining mule deer populations in the West and white-tailed deer in the upper Midwest.
  • Africa: SCI Foundation has a long history of success in Africa. We work to support African states in managing their wildlife resources sustainably for the long-term benefit of their land, their people, and wildlife communities.  We are currently supporting research to identify the most accurate and efficient methods to survey African lions and leopards so that these iconic species will continue to be conserved through sustainable use.
  • Asia: Many central Asian countries are in the early stages of developing a sustainable use conservation model, but SCI Foundation has been present with our partners in the region since 2010. We support building capacity for local community-based conservation throughout the region, including projects in Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.
  • Antipoaching: Illegal harvest for meat or body parts is a primary threat to many wildlife species worldwide, especially rhinoceros and elephant in Africa.  SCI Foundation has supported antipoaching efforts all over the world through grants, partnerships, and capacity-building efforts.
  • Matching Grants: The SCI Foundation supports SCI Chapters in their efforts to contribute toward conservation projects in their local areas. If a Chapter supports a research or management project, they can apply for matching funds from the Foundation to increase their impact.  In 2018, the Foundation contributed over $30,000 to local conservation efforts through matching grants to the chapters.

The annual African Wildlife Consultative Forum (AWCF) is SCI Foundation's premier activity in Africa, bringing together a diverse group of international stakeholders, senior government delegates, professional hunting associations, policy experts and wildlife biologists. Discussions at this forum center on African wildlife issues and coordinating responses to current events.

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Recent Conservation Articles

Navigating Trophy Shipment Challenges 

By Chris LaCivita | October 20, 2023

As with hunting travel, importing hunting firearms, and other aspects of international hunting, international trophy shipments have become more complicated due to continually evolving regulations and logistical challenges. The range of requirements makes it easy for international hunters to make a simple mistake that can cost them thousands of dollars and ruin a trip.

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Louisiana Black Bear Update

By SCI Advocacy | October 10, 2023

On Thursday, October 5, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission received an update on the status of the Louisiana black bear population.

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Namibia’s Sustainable Use Conservation 

By SCI Advocacy | October 9, 2023

SCI Foundation’s African Wildlife Consultative Forum convenes this week in Windhoek, Namibia. Namibia is an especially appropriate host for the AWCF, as the country is a worldwide leader in the sustainable use model of wildlife conservation. Sustainable use of natural resources supports the most effective models for wildlife and habitat

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SCI Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day 

By SCI Advocacy | September 23, 2023

Today, Safari Club International (SCI) is excited to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day. This annual observance, held on the fourth Saturday of September each year, honors the rich tradition of hunting and angling across the United States while highlighting the vital role that sportsmen and women play in responsible wildlife management.

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KAZA Elephant Survey Results

By Chris LaCivita | September 6, 2023

On August 31, results of the 2022 Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA) elephant survey were announced. Established in 2011 and covering 106 million acres across parts of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, KAZA is the world’s largest transboundary conservation landscape. The much-anticipated results from the first-of-its-kind survey show exactly what hunters, outfitters,

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Hidvégi Named 2023 Weatherby Foundation Award Winner

By SCI Advocacy | July 27, 2023

International Hunter From Hungary Dedicates Life To Conservation  Béla Hidvégi, founding president of the SCI Hungarian Chapter and an SCI International Director, was recently named the 2023 Weatherby Foundation Award winner. “We at the Weatherby Foundation extend our warmest congratulations to Béla on winning what is considered to be the

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