Botswana Reopens Hunting
05/22/2019The government of Botswana announced today that it will reopen hunting after a five-year suspension in big game hunting areas in that Southern African nation. A news conference to discuss details is set for tomorrow. “The ministry of…
Supreme Court Ruling Threatens Wildlife And Hunting
05/20/2019In an opinion released today, the Supreme Court ruled that an 1868 treaty between the U.S. and the Crow Tribe could give members of that tribe the right to ignore state hunting regulations and engage in the unregulated take of game beyond the…
Carter Breaks Hip On Way To Turkey Hunt
05/13/2019Former President Jimmy Carter, 94, fell and broke his hip while leaving his home to go turkey hunting today. He was reported recovering from surgery, which was termed successful. The former President said he was mostly concerned that the turkey…
Petition to Ban Bobcat Trapping and Hunting in Colorado Fails
05/13/2019Last week, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously denied a petition to ban all bobcat hunting and trapping. Safari Club International took swift action to ensure that the ill-conceived petition did not succeed. SCI reached out…
Michigan House Floor Leader Awarded SCI's 2018 State Legislator Of The Year
05/13/2019Safari Club International has recognized Michigan House Floor Leader Triston Cole as its 2018 State Legislator of the Year. Rep. Cole represents Michigan's 105th District, which includes Antrim, Otsego, Charlevoix, Montmorency and Oscoda counties.…
Grizzly Bear Hunt Ban Gets House Committee Hearing
05/13/2019Safari Club International opposes an anti-hunting bill that, if it became law, would end hunting of grizzly bears in the United States. A hearing has been scheduled for that bill this week. In another long shot bid to restrict hunting, Congressman…