May 13, 2020

SCI News for May 13

By Safari Club International • Issue #31 • View online

This week’s featured video has SCI CEO W. Laird Hamberlin visiting with David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Department of the Interior for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview on topics of interest to outdoorsmen.

The SCI Hunter Advocacy Action Center has heated up with campaigns that enable you to engage representatives on the Great American Outdoors Act, several anti-sportsmen bills in California, and the Canadian gun ban.

SCI Interviews David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior

This Week

Change to Federal Duck Stamp Contest Celebrates the Conservation Achievements of Waterfowl Hunters

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is celebrating the remarkable conservation achievements of waterfowl hunters and our unique American hunting heritage with the permanent addition of a theme for the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, commonly known as the Duck Stamp.

Beginning with the 2020 contest, the theme of “celebrating our waterfowl hunting heritage” will be incorporated into the contest rules. Each entry must depict an appropriate waterfowl hunting scene or include a hunting-related element.

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Dangerous game deserves a purpose-built rifle system.

The Gunwerks SKUHL was designed for ultimate reliability and quick target acquisition in close quarters when shots count. Big bore options include 338 RUM, 375 Ruger and 416 Ruger with matched loads and laser etched turrets resulting in a rifle system effective from zero to 600+ yards, right out of the box. Gunwerks used their infamous lightweight carbon fiber ClymR stock and gave it one serious makeover. The SKUHL features all new laser engraving, never before seen stock design, and unique battle worn Tungsten Cerakote finish. The next MUST HAVE in dangerous game hunting.

Hunting Increases in U.S. Amid Meat Shortage Fears and More Free Time

The looming meat shortage in the U.S. has more Americans gearing up to go hunting or fishing for their food.

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Canada Gun Ban Will Not Include Waterfowl Shotguns

Despite speculation that 10- and 12-gauge shotguns would be included in a massive gun ban, Canada’s Public Safety Minister set the record straight.

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2020 SCIF Spring Fund Drive

Donate $150 and get a “go bag” and grab & go first aid kit!

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SCIF Launches Kamchatka Brown Bear Sweepstakes

SCI Foundation funds and directs worldwide programs dedicated to wildlife conservation and outdoor education.

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Support the International Wildlife Museum and look good doing it!

Purchase an IWM t-shirt for $20 and 50% of proceeds go to support the museum. Offer ends mid-May, please act quickly!

Chapter Happenings

Acadiana Safari Club donates $5,000 to Salvation Army

The Safari Club International Acadiana Chapter is donating $5,000 to The Salvation Army of Lafayette to assist it with the community response to the COVID pandemic.

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Safari Club competition aims to get people outdoors and cleaning up

The B.C. Interior Chapter of Safari Club International has announced its first-ever Clean-up for Wildlife contest, which encourages families to get outdoors during these times of self-isolation and clean-up the environment.

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