As every year hunters from Europe, United States and especially Italy gathered together in the wonderful city of Bologna for the 37^th convention organized by the Italian chapter. It was a very nice and worthy long weekend with meetings, a very competitive shooting competition, gala dinners with auction and a very nice jump into the past of the millennial University city of Bologna. 

An informal welcome dinner brought us through the corridors of the Palazzo Buoncompagni. This place is well-known, as Pope Gregory XIII lived here to whom we owe the reform of the “Gregorian Calendar”, replacing the “Julian Calendar” attributed to Julius Caesar. The next morning most participants went to the shooting competition near the city, while guests and their spouses had the opportunity to visit and company the city center and the architectural treasures of the 15th century.

The core business started in the afternoon when the European committee gathered together in a regular meeting. It was an honor to have our president John McLaurin present, as well as our CEO Laird Hamberlin. We were able to show to our leaders our commitment as committee and growing strength in the European continent. We had a very dense agenda to tackle and we shared information on our conservation projects in Portugal and Switzerland. As president of the committee, I am very happy to see that the number of chapters is growing with the recently established chapter of BENELUX, the reshuffled chapter of the United Kingdom, and plans to set up chapters in Finland, France and the Middle East. Also some chapters renewed their leadership as the royal Nordic, Hungary, and Kingdom of Denmark, welcoming the new presidents in our committee for the first time. I am glad to see that the committee is united and that we have lots of ideas to implement in the next future for which our self-sufficiency is crucial to deliver to the members of the SCI a real success story.

Two excellent and very well-attended gala dinners on Friday and Saturday enlivened the hot evenings. A record-breaking amount was collected by the auction and raffle. Also the Carlo Caldesi Award by Holland and Holland 2024, the Trophy Beretta Holding overall 2024 as the Italian chapter award was handed over to where very well merited and devoted hunters. I am personally very thankful to the Italian chapter for having me awarded with their chapter award. This is for me an honor and a joy which I share with the new generations of hunters to come and with all those who accompanied me in worldwide adventures. 

Finally, I would like to thank Tizianno Terzi and his team for their commitment, work and time they dedicate to the SCI chapter and our worldwide network. It is amazing and an example for other chapters how they manage conservation, hunting, advocacy, helping the poorest worldwide, and so many other things to defend our devotion to hunt. Next year the chapter will celebrate it’s 40th anniversary, this will be a milestone of a chapter and I only hope that many friends from all over the world will accompany us during the 2025 convention. See you next year!

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From May 9 – May 11, SCI Board Members participated in a productive Lobby Day and attended the Board of Directors Reception at The Hunters’ Embassy on Capitol Hill, where they could thank their representatives for supporting hunting rights and brief them on hunting issues in their states. There was also a President’s Dinner on Friday night, which featured remarks by Chris LaCivita, senior advisor to President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, on the importance of this year’s election to SCI’s policy priorities.

As SCI enters its 53^rd year of being “FIRST FOR HUNTERS,” the organization continues to monitor and lobby on behalf of sportsmen worldwide at every level of government. This Lobby Day, more than 80 SCI Board Members met with 106 Congressional offices on Lobby Day. These meetings proved effective, once again, at educating lawmakers on the issues, and we are immensely grateful for their support.

“This year’s Board of Director’s Meeting was a reflection of the critical role SCI’s staff and membership play in moving the needle on pro-conservation and hunting policies,” said SCI CEO W. Laird Hamberlin. “I want to thank all who were able to join us in our nation’s capital and our allies in Congress committed to protecting wildlife and hunters’ rights. We cannot win these battles without you, and for that, we are grateful.”

During SCI’s May Board Meeting, our leadership confirmed that the issues below are critical to protecting the freedom to hunt and continuing proven sustainable-use conservation policies here and around the world:

• Supporting a No-Net-Loss policy to maintain or increase hunting and fishing access nationwide, encompassing physical, economic, and informational access to foster responsible stewardship of natural resources.
• Reform of the Endangered Species Act to better incorporate the vital role of state wildlife management and conservation as well as to allow for better implementation and recognition of successful international conservation efforts.
• Sustainable conservation funding generated by proven strategies like the Pittman-Robertson model.

In addition, SCI Board Members lobbied in support of the following legislative priorities in the 118^th Congress:

• H.R. 7408: The America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act, introduced by House Resources Chair and former SCI Federal Legislator of the Year Bruce Westerman, would modernize the Endangered Species Act to promote recovery of listed species and invest in state-led wildlife management, empowering states to control management policy for the wildlife within their borders.
• H.R. 764: The Trust the Science Act requires reissuance of regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act, completing over 20 years of bipartisan efforts to delist recovery wolves. This bill has passed the House, and we encourage the Senate to take up and pass H.R. 764 as soon as possible.
• H.R. 615/S. 1185: The Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act would prohibit the banning of lead ammunition on public lands without sufficient scientific justification. This bill protects hunter choice and recognizes the lack of scientific evidence to support a broad ban or phaseout of lead ammunition and tackle. This bill has passed the House, and we encourage the Senate to take up and pass S. 1185 as soon as possible.
• H.R. 6727/S. 618: The US Foundation for International Conservation Act would establish the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation, a public/private funded effort to drive $1 billion towards international conservation over the next five years. The funds are to be directed to nations who, among other stability requirements, direct the money towards improvement efforts such as sustainable use hunting conservation.
• H.R. 6492/S. 873: The bipartisan Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act works to make it easier for disabled hunters to go afield, improve and build public shooting ranges, and reduce barriers for America’s hunters to access public land. This bill has passed the House, and we encourage the Senate to take up and pass its Senate companion, S.873, the America’s Outdoor Recreation Act (AORA).

Lastly, May’s Board Meeting solidified a 5 percent increase in the size of SCI’s chapter network this year. This was celebrated as the board voted to incorporate three brand new chapters:

1. The SCI Coastal Empire Chapter: A regional chapter in the Savannah, Georgia and Bluffton, South Carolina area with Mr. Tom Potere as the inaugural President.
2. The SCI Mid-South Chapter: A new chapter representing the Memphis, Tennessee area with Mr. Brent Marcum as the inaugural President.
3. The SCI Lubbock Sportsman’s Club: A chapter based out of Lubbock, Texas with Mr. Roger Key as the inaugural President.

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SCI Alaska Chapter supports America’s active-duty military service members and veterans through providing one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences in the Warriors on Safari program.  The Chapter recognizes that hunting, fishing, and other outdoor adventures provide a significant healing effect and stress relief. In 2023, the SCI Alaska Chapter supported two amazing hunting experiences for wounded U.S. military.  In the first hunt in early September, the Chapter sponsored six Wounded Warriors on a moose hunt, including hunting tags, flights, food, meat processing, as well as an all-terrain electric wheelchair to increase the mobility for the severely wounded veterans who participate.  All hunters succeeded in harvesting moose!  The Chapter joined forces with the Purple Heart Hunting Program to present this opportunity.

In November, the SCI Alaska Chapter helped conduct a deer hunt for Wounded Warriors on Afognak Island, working closely with and beside the Ouzinkie Native Corporation, which provided funding for the hunt.  SCI Alaska Chapter President John Sturgeon led the hunt, and SCI Kenai Chapter President Ted Spraker served as official scorer.  All three hunters were Purple Heart recipients, and all were successful in harvesting bucks! SCI Alaska is committed to honoring and support those who sacrificed for a cause greater than their own.

Michigan: Safari Club chapters honored for aiding accessible recreation, wildlife conservation 

“Several Michigan chapters of Safari Club International that recently stepped up to support outdoor recreation and wildlife conservation were recognized for their efforts at Thursday’s meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in Lansing.” Read more from the Michigan DNR here.

Georgia: Georgia SCI Takes Veterans Hunting

“’The United States of America is the greatest country on earth. This deer hunt is our way of saying, “thank you for your service and your sacrifice!’ said Dick Caillouet, Chairman of Veteran Events for the Georgia Chapter of SCI. Eleven wounded veterans from across Georgia came together to Twiggs County for the annual Georgia Chapter of SCI Wounded Veteran Deer Hunt on Saturday and Sunday, December 9-10, 2023.” Read the full release here.

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SCI has a long history of facilitating and promoting game meat donations, primarily through Safari Club International Foundation’s (SCIF) “Sportsmen Against Hunger” program. Since 1989, SCI Chapter members have organized community and statewide systems to help facilitate annual wild game harvest donations. This generosity has resulted in millions of low-fat, low-cholesterol, preservative-free, high-protein meals for the hungry at food banks and soup kitchens nationwide. Additionally, SCI members have participated in other game meat charities, including “Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry” and “Virginia’s Hunters for the Hungry.”

SCI has also fiercely advocated for hunters by supporting legislation that expands game meat donation opportunities. SCI played a pivotal role in the passage of Texas House Bill 2213, which allows hunters to donate legally harvested non-native animals to food banks across the state, by activating members to send hundreds of emails to lawmakers supporting the bill. Prior to this, only native species could be donated to food banks, even though Texas is home to large populations of non-native species that have fed global communities for centuries. 

“Wild Game Meat Donation Month embodies everything that SCI stands for, which is exercising our freedom to hunt while having a positive impact on our communities,” said SCI CEO W. Laird Hamberlin. “We are proud of our contributions to this important cause through our Sportsmen Against Hunger program and our boots-on-the-ground advocacy. We strongly encourage our members to give to those in need this November and look forward to celebrating this month every year with the entire hunting community.”

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The formation of the Wine Country and Sonora Chapters contributes to the symbiotic relationship between SCI and the local Chapters, allowing members and leaders to become more effective when advancing SCI’s mission on the ground in Napa Valley and Hermosillo. These new chapters will play a crucial role in recruiting and retaining domestic and international membership, facilitating local conservation, education, and humanitarian services projects, providing innovative ideas and best practices, and playing a significant role in raising funds for the organization.

A comprehensive list of direct benefits to Chapters like Wine Country and Sonora can be found here.

“SCI’s continued growth, as evidenced by the latest addition of these two new Chapters, is a direct result of our organization’s relentless advocacy for hunters across the country and around the globe,” said SCI CEO W. Laird Hamberlin. “We cannot be ‘FIRST FOR HUNTERS’ without the localized support of our Chapters and expanding our formal presence into Mexico and into California’s wine country will make us that much stronger as we fight anti-hunters wherever they advocate against America’s hunting heritage.”

“Opening an SCI Chapter in the wine country will allow us to affect positive change in our community and state while supporting the efforts of SCI,” said Darius Anderson, President of the SCI Wine Country Chapter. “We’re eager to hit the ground running with our first fundraiser in 2024. If you’re interested in joining our chapter, please email us at sciwinecountry@wingandbarrelranch.com. We hope that SCI members in this region will take an active interest in this project and make use of this opportunity to gather and do something for our wildlife, our children, our hunting legacy, and our hunting freedoms. Further, we hope that fellow chapters across the country will utilize us as a resource when visiting the wine country.”

“We’re excited to open an SCI Chapter in Sonora, Mexico,” said Pablo Felix, President of the SCI Sonora Chapter. “This strategic partnership with SCI will allow us to make an impact in our community and further cement SCI as ‘FIRST FOR HUNTERS’ across the globe and will be a valuable support for our local hunters and those who visit us from other countries.”

“Estamos contentos en abrir un capitulo del SCI en Sonora, México,” dijo Pablo Félix, Presidente Sonora Chapter del SCI. “Esta asociación estratégica con SCI nos ayuda hacer un impacto en la comunidad y asegura SCI como “Cazadores Primero “ a través del globo y será un valioso apoyo parra nuestros cazadores locales y los que vienen de otros países.

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After a whirlwind week that found me in both Switzerland and Louisiana, I can tell you that the people in the Swiss alps and the Cajun bayou really aren’t all that different. The similarities actually go beyond the fact that some Swiss speak French and Cajuns speak some kind of French.

For starters, Safari Club International (SCI) has two of its premiere chapters in Switzerland’s Helvetia Chapter and Louisiana’s Acadiana Chapter. It was their respective banquets that took me to these far-flung locales. While it is an absolute honor representing SCI members from across the world in Washington, DC, trust me when I tell you that it’s GREAT to get out of our nation’s capital and spend time with real hunters!

Both events were great successes put on by strong local leaders and attended by hunting and conservation enthusiasts. If I were to close my eyes during either banquet, I would have a hard time telling you where I was. Regardless of location, hunters share the same passion to conserve what we love, are eager to take meaningful action and recognize the challenges we are up against.

SCI chapters are unique in that they send 30% of funds raised at their banquets to “the big I” (my employer), and keep the remaining 70% to put towards chapter projects and priorities.

The Helvetia Chapter, for example, has invested their resources in an amazing conservation project. The population of the iconic black grouse has taken a nose-dive in Switzerland. Spearheaded by chapter President Antoine Spillman, the Helvetia Chapter has responded by funding a project where goats are deployed in the mountains to eat up invasive plants that are destroying black grouse habitat. This is a long-term project but has already been showing great results. One of the big costs in the project is paying farmers to use their goats for this purpose. Many farmers do not want to risk losing their goats to wolves (the population density of wolves in Switzerland might even make a U.S. Westerner’s jaw drop). So the Helvetia Chapter has been paying farmers the cost of taking a goat to slaughter. Imagine that, hunters saving goats from the slaughter house (looking at you PETA!). This project is making a difference, and not just for hunters but for everybody who enjoys the natural beauty of the Swiss Alps. This is one of the many reasons that the Helvetia Chapter was recognized as SCI’s International Chapter of the year this past February in Nashville. 

After returning from Gstaad, my wife asked me if I was going to be home the upcoming weekend. I responded that I was headed back on the road for a work event in Lafayette. She responded with a sly, “people don’t visit Cajun country for work, they visit for a good time!” This banquet turned out to be a great time. Let me tell you though, the work being done by the Acadiana Chapter is unmatched. In this case it isn’t through a conservation project, but through advocacy; in fact, they have set the standard for defending our hunting freedoms. 

The Acadiana Chapter has put their money towards advocacy efforts by supporting the Hunter Action Fund (HAF). The HAF is SCI’s superPAC, raising and spending money to educate voters on where Congressional candidates stand on hunting policy. No other superPAC represents the hunter’s voice in federal elections with the same authority as the HAF. The track record shows it and is summed up well in this video featuring NRSC Chairman and past SCI Federal Legislator of the year Senator Steve Daines (MT).  The Acadiana Chapter has continued to set the bar higher and higher for how chapters support HAF. They have steadily given generous contributions from their coffers and this year’s banquet was no exception. In fact, they presented me with the biggest one yet, ringing in at $30,000. This brings their total giving to HAF up to an unprecedented $135,000! The fight to defend our freedoms never stops and it’s support like Acadiana’s that keeps hunters in the fight. It is not surprise that their President, Richard Kennedy III, received the Ralph Cunningham Defender of Freedom Award on behalf of the chapter earlier this year at the HAF Luncheon & Auction in Nashville.

It is an honor to work with both the Helvetia and Acadiana Chapters. The shared mission and determination we have gives me optimism for the future of hunting and conservation. It is banquets like theirs that make the difference for ALL hunters. Don’t get me wrong, though. The banquets are also just a really good time. 

Following the Helvetia Chapter’s successful banquet, I took a gondola down the mountain. Riding a cable in darkness can be disconcerting as you sway about, but overhead was the ultimate distraction… the Perseids Meteor shower. The shower was made even more impressive by the fact that Swiss homes throughout the Alps had cut their lights off to take in the spectacle of a truly dynamic sky. 

In Louisiana, an attendee warned me in a Cajun accent, “don’t eat the food… you may never leave!” Well I managed to make it home the next day… well fed and energized by the new friendships I had made. I am grateful for nights like these. Nights that remind me that SCI just does it differently and is making the difference. Two great events for one great cause… the future of hunting and conservation!

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Originally published in the August 2023 edition of Safari Times. 

Doan Thuc Tran, who was born in Viet­nam and has lived in the U.S. for most of her life, hugged Tommy Clack tightly. Clack, a retired U.S. Army captain, lost his legs and right arm more than 50 years ago in combat during the Southeast Asia conflict.

“I was moved to hug him, hold him, be­cause he has such a positive attitude about life, and he is an inspiration,” said Doan, who lives in nearby Gwinnet County, Geor­gia, and who speaks with a Vietnamese ac­cent. “When Tommy was just a boy, he went to a country he did not even know existed, and he fought for me, for my freedom, and today he said, ‘I’d do it all again.’ That’s amazing.”

SCI Life member Capt. Clack, along with 30 other Purple Heart veterans, were the honorees at the Georgia Chapter’s 13th an­nual Wounded Veterans Fishing Weekend at Lake Lanier July 7-9. 

The three-day event, which has become a marquis event for Georgia SCI, is an op­portunity for veterans, family members and guests to enjoy an all-expenses-paid week­end of meals, accommodations and striped bass fishing. 

But this one took on particular internation­al and historical significance. 

The chapter brought together U.S. veter­ans as well as five men who fought for the South Vietnam Army. Both countries fought against the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong during the 1960s and ‘70s.

Vietnamese national and U.S. resident Dr. Tong Huynh pointed to one of the most fa­mous photographs from the conflict: a U.S. helicopter on the roof of a Saigon building, picking up people as Saigon fell to the Com­munist troops. 

“That was me,” he said, pointing to a person on the ladder.

Huynh said he had worked with the Americans, and if he had missed that last chopper, he would have been killed. Huynh spoke at length with several U.S. veterans of the same war. 

“The cause of freedom, the reason why American veterans served and fought, we did, too. For freedom,” said Huynh. “Those who go through war together have much in common. Now, let’s be friends forever.” 

The U.S. and Vietnamese veterans spoke of their families and current lives. Some also spoke of their combat experiences, even though they didn’t know each other back then. 

“But they know each other now,” said Dick Caillouet, Chapter vice president and chairman of the Chapter’s wounded veterans events.

Caillouet said the chapter supports our men and women in uniform and this is a way to show our appreciation. 

“We want to show these veterans and their families that we care for them,” said Cail­louet, a Vietnam veteran himself. “One con­sistent message I receive from them is that we are indeed helping and changing people’s lives. It’s incredibly powerful.” 

Veterans and their guests were welcomed to a Friday-evening kick-off dinner where restaurant customers and staff gave them a standing ovation. American flags were placed on tables and custom placemats at each dinner setting with signatures from staff and patrons along with a special note to each veteran, thanking them for their service and sacrifice. 

On Saturday, the veterans set out for an 11-boat fishing tournament on Lake Lanier. Friendly competition waged, and the anglers were vying for several awards to be present­ed later in the evening. The action included steadily reeling in striped bass, spotted bass and catfish over the next several hours. 

Later, more than 100 guests boarded the “Amistad,” a 100-foot vessel owned by Tom­my and Chantal Bagwell. Cruise-goers said the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the in­vocation before casting off the dock to start the three-hour dinner cruise. Participants enjoyed the beautiful weather along with a stellar sunset and the camaraderie continued throughout the night. 

Awards provided by Bass Pro Shops/Ca­bela’s were presented to several of the an­glers from the day’s fishing tournament. The common theme throughout the night was a message of sincere thanks and gratitude to the veterans for their service to our country. 

This event was made possible by numer­ous volunteers and support from Georgia SCI, Ron Mullins of The Striper Experi­ence and other Lake Lanier Fishing Guides, The Tommy Bagwell Family, Coppersmith Global Logistics, Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s and Holiday Inn Express of Cumming, Ga. 

Throughout the years, the Georgia Chap­ter of SCI has helped more than 1,000 ac­tive-duty military and veterans through its humanitarian efforts and events geared to­wards getting service members outdoors. 

Trevor Santos, SCI Director-At-Large and Georgia Chapter President, contributed to this report.

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SCI’s European Committee, led by Dr. Estade, took the opportunity to formally meet in addition to participation in the other events. The Committee continues to improve and increase the membership across European chapters. The President of the Ukrainian Chapter Konstantin Brychuk also delivered a solemn message virtually, as his battalion was deployed to rescue civilian victims of a Russian-caused flood. Another focus of the message was the negative consequence of the war on nature and wildlife.

Other highlights included the presentation of the Italian Chapter award to Mr. Luca Gaeti, region 43 representative, for a longstanding hunting career dedicated to

conserving and preserving wildlife species.

Torbjörn Larsson, President of FACE, handed over a copy of the 360,415 signatures finalizing the #SignForHunting campaign to CEO W. Laird Hamberlin. That same week the EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Mr. Virginijus Sinkevičius received the original signatures in Brussels, Belgium. As one of the largest campaigns ever in Europe and beyond, this is a remarkable milestone to defend hunting in Europe and worldwide. We also thank SCI members for signing this petition and their active engagement in these important actions to raise awareness of the need for hunting.

Nearly 80 donors made an unforgettable and very successful two auctions possible, and even the heavy rain of the second day did not hinder the bids. It will be a difficult celebration to forget. Thank you very much SCI Italy!

Dr. Miguel Estade, President of the European Committee

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SUWANEE, GA (May 2, 2023) – More than 230 sportsmen, women, and conservationists from across the Southeast gathered at Adventure Outdoors for the annual Sportsman’s Banquet and Auction hosted by the Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI). Preliminary numbers indicate a record-breaking night for fundraising. 

Georgia SCI was proud to again recognize outstanding individuals from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Jack Dominy of the Wildlife Resources Division was recognized as the 2022 Wildlife Technician of the Year. Dominy’s dedication to maintaining Wildlife Management Areas was critical to ensuring healthy habitat for wildlife and recreational opportunities for Georgia outdoorsmen and women. The 2022 Investigative Game Warden of the Year award was presented to Corporal Brock Hoyt. Through his dedication and persistence to upholding the law and protecting Georgia’s natural resources, Cpl. Hoyt proved himself to be very deserving of this award. 

Additionally, John and Drew Burrell of The High Adventure Company were honored for their ongoing support of the Georgia Chapter of SCI’s efforts to engage and recruit new hunters and recreational shooters. The High Adventure Company has generously donated their time and facilities for the Georgia Chapter to host events. More than 100 people have been given the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors through Georgia SCI programs hosted at The High Adventure Company’s Beretta Shooting Grounds in North Georgia. 

Louis P. Cole, Vice President of SCI, spoke about SCI’s efforts to protect the rights of hunters and hunting. Cole, a former president of the Georgia Chapter, said SCI is engaged legislatively and in the courts throughout the country and around the world to push back against anti-hunting policies and proposals. He also mentioned that the Georgia Chapter is a big part of the global SCI organization, noting that several Georgia Chapter officers and members serve in key positions for SCI as a whole. Cole invited banquet-goers to join SCI at its 2024 Convention, Jan. 31 through Feb. 3, in Nashville, Tennessee. 

“To watch this entire event, and all the work we put in, come together is extremely rewarding,” said Marc Stewart, Georgia Chapter of SCI Treasurer and Atlanta Banquet Chairman. “The individuals who joined us at Adventure Outdoors, as well as the online bidders, were extremely generous in their giving, which will ultimately allow our chapter to execute our critical programs for veterans, new hunters and shooters, and wildlife conservation.”

Dollars raised during the annual Sportsman’s Banquet and Auction will help fund the Georgia Chapter’s full slate of educational programs, such as the Chapter’s Introduction to Hunting Firearms event, youth deer hunts, First-Timer Mentored Deer Hunt, support for Georgia DNR and wildlife research, as well as a three-day-long Wounded Veterans’ Fishing Weekend and veterans’ deer and pheasant hunts.

The night was made possible by Georgia SCI volunteers, generous donors, and the following sponsors: Larry Shores, Lester Richardson, NG Turf, Adventure Outdoors, Benelli USA, Bergara, Broomsedge Rod & Gun, Cal Hardie – Whitetail Properties Real Estate of Northwest Georgia, Corrosion Control, Inc., Franchi, Michael Housworth of Edward Jones, Prestige Contracting, Primary Weapons Systems, Davis & Sons Plumbing, Glasslined Technologies, Taurus, The Striper Experience, YETI, Chris Albrecht, and Dick Caillouet.

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About the Georgia Chapter of SCI

The Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to promoting and protecting our hunting heritage through education, conservation, and humanitarian efforts. Founded in 1981, the Georgia Chapter is one of the oldest SCI chapters in the world. Visit www.GeorgiaSCI.org for more information.

Above: Georgia Chapter Treasurer Marc Stewart (from left) and President-elect Trevor Santos (right), honored Drew Burrell (center left) and John Burrell (center right) of The High Adventure Company for their ongoing support of the Georgia Chapter of SCI’s efforts to engage and recruit new hunters and recreational shooters. 

Below: SCI’s Trevor Santos (right) recognized the 2022 Georgia DNR Investigative Game Warden of the Year, Corporal Brock Hoyt, for his dedication to protecting Georgia’s natural resources.

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