HSC continued its support of Conservation Force with a grant renewal of $25,000. HSC is one of the founding supporters of Conservation Force, which it has funded since 1997.
Conservation Force is a charitable foundation dedicated to conservation of wildlife, wild places and the outdoor way of life. Its name and its theme, “hunters are the force” stand for three forces. First, that hunters and anglers are an indispensable and essential force for wildlife conservation. Second, that Conservation Force is a collaborative effort combining forces of a consortium of organizations and, third, that Conservation Force itself is a proactive force to be reckoned with because of its record of conservation successes.
“It is doubtful there would be a Conservation Force today had it not been for HSC’s support from the inception,” stated John Jackson, President, Conservation Force. “Through that proactive collaboration, together we have advanced conservation and the diverse interests of the hunting community beyond compare.”
HSC Past-President Melanie Pepper states, “Conservation Force is absolutely necessary today to oppose the vast resources, both monetary and through the media, being mustered by the anti-hunting, anti-firearms coalition. Without Conservation Force there is no doubt in my mind that hunting and hunter’s rights today would be greatly reduced and under even more attack without Conservation Force. I am proud to support Conservation Force as well as the many fine wildlife conservation organizations such as HSC that in turn, support Conservation Force.”
About Conservation Force
Conservation Force demonstrates that user-based funding and stewardship by the hunting community is the leading force for wildlife conservation and has been for over 100 years. It is a non-profit, public, charitable organization that serves as one of the leading conservation and advocacy organizations in the world today. Its team of lawyers and scientists, as well as its wide array of collaborating partners, have a record of unequaled success in using hunting as a strategic tool for conservation of wildlife and wild lands to ensure hunting forever. It expands and protects hunting habitat as a land trust in the United States and through model sustainable use programs that give wildlife habitat value in developing nations. It protects hunting through vigilant participation before key regulatory agencies and international bodies. It proactively expands hunting opportunities through signature projects that secure game species at risk and put hunting to work for recovery. For more information see http://www.conservationforce.org/.
About Houston Safari Club
Houston Safari Club (HSC), established in 1972, is a volunteer non-profit conservation, education and sporting rights advocacy organization based in Houston, Texas. HSC works diligently to preserve the sporting heritage, support wildlife conservation and promote education, both locally and throughout the world. HSC proudly provides one of the largest scholarship programs of its kind, in conjunction with its charitable arm, the American Conservation and Education Society (ACES). Together, HSC and ACES have provided millions of dollars for conservation, education and sporting rights initiatives worldwide to ensure the longevity of the sport and the sustainability of sporting resources for generations to come. For more information, please visit our website at hscfdn.org or call 713.623.8844.
