SCI Hunter’s Auction A Highlight Of Annual Convention
Every year Safari Club International contributes to dozens of conservation and hunter advocacy projects around the world through the success of the hunters’ auctions held each year during the annual SCI Convention. It is the world’s largest hunting auctions and one of the finest examples of the hunting and outdoor industry contributing... [Read more]
SCI Conservation Efforts Benefit North American Hunters
In the last decade, Safari Club International has spent $140 million on protecting the freedom to hunt through advocacy, research and education to ensure that the hunting heritage is accessible for future generations. These programs benefit hunters throughout North American, and the majority of the work is funded with proceeds from its Annual Hunter’s... [Read more]
SCI Feed the Hungry Feast Hosts 1,980 in Reno
The 38th annual SCI Hunters’ Convention opened Tuesday night with the 11th annual “Feed the Hungry Feast†at the Reno Events Center in downtown Reno. The Sportsmen Against Hunger (SAH) program helped to serve 1,980 meals of elk meatloaf, salad, mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, bread and cake for dessert to the hungry of Reno. ... [Read more]
SCIF Sables Crystal Ornament Collection Complete
The Sables Merchandise Booth at the SCI Convention is displaying the sixth, and final, ornament of the Sables Crystal Ornament Collection which has just come out of production in Bavaria, Germany. This completes the series, and, according to Sables President Ginger Byrum, there’s no guarantee how long they will be available. The Sables 2010 ornament... [Read more]
Fabbri O/U Shotgun Added to SCI Auction
An unexpected and unadvertised item has been added to the Saturday night auction with the last minute donation by Fabbri SNC. The renowned gunmaker has donated one of its classic 12-gauge over/under shotguns. This exceptional firearm is the result of Fabbri’s focus on blending ancient artisan traditions with modern technology to create an incredibly... [Read more]
SCI Inks Deal with Reno for Convention in 2013, 2015
At a joint press conference Tuesday morning, Safari Club International and the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority announced that the SCI annual Hunters’ Convention will return to Reno in 2013 and 2015. The announcement was good news for the Reno-Sparks communities and for SCI. Ellie Oppenheim, president and CEO of the RSCVA, opened... [Read more]
SCI Recognizes Top 10 Exhibitors at Appreciation Party
Each year Convention exhibitors help fund many of SCI’s conservation, education and humanitarian programs. Through their participation as exhibitors and the donation of an incredible array of outstanding auction items, SCI has become the leader in worldwide conservation. In recognition of their contributions, SCI honored an elite group of the... [Read more]
Media Alert: SCI Hunters’ Convention Opening
 ***Media Alert*** Safari Club International Annual Convention Opening Ceremony. A kick-off event is planned for Safari Club International’s Annual Hunters’ Convention in Reno on Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. National and local dignitaries will join SCI for the official opening of the convention to attendees and media.  All media must... [Read more]
Asian Conservation Projects Reported by SCIF
The Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) issued a report during the SCI Convention on its conservation, education, and humanitarian projects around the world. Among the highlights were Asian projects benefiting the snow leopard, saiga antelope, and argali sheep. Snow Leopard The SCIF snow leopard project was initiated to estimate snow leopard... [Read more]
SCIF Conservation Report Highlights African Projects
Safari Club International Foundation, which funds and manages wildlife conservation projects, outdoor education, and humanitarian services worldwide, reported on its projects in Africa during the SCI Convention in Reno. Among the highlights of the report: Rhinoceros SCIF is working to connect hunting with conservation and enhancement of black rhinoceros.... [Read more]
