Check out our latest news, events, newsletters and educational articles.

Interview with Mitch Rohlfs

June 28, 2021

Mitch was my first interview for SCI-CWC. It was great to hear from him and how realistic it really is to jump out there and go hunting. He is an Entomologist – an insect researcher. He became an SCI member in 1993, before there was a Central Washington Chapter. Taught by his dad at a…

Conservation Force: End of Year Report 2020

February 7, 2021

Dear Supporter, This end-of-the-year report is different. Instead of a bullet list of successes and pending issues, we highlight a few of the developments that warrant better understanding. You already know that our services are real. Also, you have had the benefit of three Quarterly Reports in 2020. Moreover, we do far more than can…

Biden Administration Targets Hunters with Regulations on Day One

January 21, 2021

Original article: https://hunternation.org/biden-targets-hunters-with-regulations-on-day-one/ Fellow hunter, It’s been less than 24 hours since Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States and he’s already targeting hunters like us. That’s right, Biden already announced plans to review rules that loosened restrictions for hunters and farmers. What’s first in what will surely be a…

ACTION ALERT: Stand Up for the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission

January 8, 2021

Governor Inslee has appointed two new individuals to the Fish and Wildlife Commission that will drastically change the makeup of the Commission and jeopardize hunters and hunting in the future. Lorna Smith, the executive director of Western Wildlife Outreach (formerly the Grizzly Bear Outreach Project) and Fred Koontz, a retired zoo professional, have both been…

Reminder: Hunter reports are due Jan 31

January 6, 2021

Hunter reports are due! Hunter reports are required for each deer, elk, bear, cougar, and turkey tag, as well as for each special hunt permit awarded. Reports are required for tagholders regardless of whether you hunted.  You must submit your report before Jan. 31, 2021, to avoid a $10 administrative fee when you purchase your…

The Hunting Community Needs You!

September 9, 2020

On Friday, September 11, 2020 the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will take a vote on a proposal to outlaw “hunting” contests, which in reality is a vote to eliminate coyote contests. Both the Hunters Heritage Council and Washingtonians for Wildlife Conservation are 100% against this proposal and have sent in testimony against it. The…

Summer 2020

June 11, 2020

“As I sit down to type this message to our SCI family, it is the first day of the 4-phase re-opening plan for Washington. For those who love the outdoors, that is good news. Some may be able to salvage what’s left of spring turkey and bear seasons, those who fish can get back on…

The Most Significant Legislation for Sportsmen and Conservation in Decades

May 8, 2020

On March 9th, Senators Gardner (CO), Manchin (WV), and 56 other bipartisan Senators introduced a historic bill to provide significant funding to increase public access to public lands and waters. Senate Bill 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act, will provide $9.5 billion over 5 years to address our public land maintenance backlog (totaling $12 billion), with nearly…

SCI SHINES LIGHT ON COVID-19 IMPACT TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

April 16, 2020

Washington, D.C. – (APRIL 14, 2020) – Safari Club International CEO W. Laird Hamberlin recently brought attention to the looming threat to wildlife conservation as a result of COVID-19 in an op-ed that appeared in The Daily Caller.   Americans are rightly focused on the threat that COVID-19 poses to humans.  We are all thankful for the first…

Urge Your Governor to Keep Hunting Season OPEN!

April 3, 2020

During the difficult and uncertain times brought on by COVID-19, sportsmen and women need hunting now more than ever. With some hunting seasons being cancelled in places like Alaska, Nebraska and Washington, and public lands being closed, NOW is the time act to make sure sportsmen and women can still enjoy the outdoors in a safe and responsible manner. Act now and urge…

Events

Annual Membership Meeting and Fun Shoot

June 20, 2022

July 30, 2022Sun Valley Shooting Park1452 Suntargets Road, Moxee, WA…

SCI COLUMBIA BASIN CHAPTER EVENT

May 16, 2022

Northwest SCI Fundraiser

January 28, 2022

Columbia Basin Chapter – Dinner & Auction

January 11, 2022

2021 Annual Banquet – Gold Sponsors

November 2, 2021

As the annual banquet and fundraiser for Safari Club International…

2021 Annual Summer Membership Meeting

June 11, 2021

Saturday, June 26th1:30pm – 3:30pm The Range1701 Garretson Lane, Yakima…

Live Video Measuring Seminar

December 1, 2019

Official Measuring Seminar – Live Video ConferenceHosted by Kansas City…