International: BENELUX
On April 16th, the extraordinary hunter Mr. Jan Dams, known as Janneke, hosted friends and colleagues to start the foundation of a future SCI chapter in Belgium-Netherlands-Luxembourg (“BENELUX”). Approximately 25 hunters discussed the challenges ahead for hunters, including information provided by the SCI EU liaison Juan Magaz and Konstantina Katrimpouza on behalf of FACE. The main
Around the States: Colorado, Pennsylvania
Colorado: On April 19, 2024, hunters, anglers, and conservationists from across the Centennial State gathered in Denver, Colorado for a day of celebration outside the state Capitol building and Safari Club International was there, along with its many conservation partners, to advocate for responsible wildlife management and recognize the important role that hunting and fishing play
Around the States: California, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Tennessee
California: Last Week, SCI helped defeat “Round One” of Gavin Newsome’s Fish and Game Departments ridiculous plan to eradicate all mule deer on Catalina Island. City Council members noted that they received an overwhelming amount of emails opposing this plan, the majority of which were driven by SCI’s Hunter Advocacy Action Center (HAAC). This plan would have allowed the
Warthog Life Insurance
There’s One Lucky Hog Rooting Around In Mozambique By Mike Arnold Originally published in the March/April 2024 issue of Safari Magazine. “Right over the top of him,” I said as I watched a heavy-tusked warthog disappear into the Miombo forest edge at a full gallop. “That was a quick snapshot,” said PH Julian Moller. “Don’t beat
Fred Adolf: The Unsung Master
An Extremely Talented Gunmaker But Supremely Unlucky Originally published in Safari Times. By Terry Wieland If you’re like me, you see the name “Fred Adolph” and something twigs, something ever so faint, in the farthest recesses of your memory. Adolph? Fred Adolph? Well, a century ago, the name Fred Adolph was, in guns and gunmaking circles, mentioned
The Hunt Chose Me
When the old dagga boy stood, he spun on his way up, facing directly at us. It was the look and moment I had dreamed of for so long!
Mexico Lindo
Yes, Mexico is beautiful. Many head for Mexico’s famously sunny beaches when it’s dead-of-winter in the United States. Acapulco, Cancun, Puerta Vallarta. I get sunburned when the moon is full, and I am not a beach guy. Instead, my winter break will likely take me to Northern Mexico’s outstanding hunting destinations.
SCI Commends the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission’s Vote in Support of a Regulated Black Bear Hunting Season
Today, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission voted in support of a black bear hunting season beginning in December 2024.
SCI Scores Big Time
By W. Laird Hamberlin, CEO of SCI and SCIF SCI is moving forward everywhere and in all that we do. In fact, things are happening so quickly that it can be difficult to keep up with the progress. That’s a good thing.
Around the States: Arizona, Oregon, Vermont, Wisconsin
Arizona: SCI CEO Laird Hamberlin submitted general comments in support of the Arizona Fall 24 and Spring 25 hunt recommendations, and particularly in support of the Bear and Mountain Lion Commission Orders. Read the full letter here. Oregon: The ballot language for Initiative Petition 28, the proposed ban on hunting, fishing, trapping, pest control and animal agriculture, among