(Houston, TX- September 27, 2021) The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund has awarded a grant to Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) in support of HSCF’s youth outdoor education programs.

“HSCF truly appreciates the support of Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris and the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund team,” states Joe Betar, HSCF Executive Director. “Their continued support helps HSCF implement our ongoing youth outdoor education programs. Mr. Morrison, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s continue to connect new audiences to the outdoors, protect wildlife and habitat and advocate for sportsmen’s rights and the outdoors, showing by example their commitment to the future of conservation and hunting.”

As the premier outdoor and conservation company, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s supports initiatives inspiring everyone to enjoy, love and conserve the great outdoors. It is creating North America’s largest conservation movement to collectively shape the future of the outdoors and all who love it for generations to come.

About the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund
Under the visionary leadership of founder Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s is leading North America’s largest conservation movement. Together with our partners in conservation, we’re positively shaping the future of the outdoors through donations, grant-making and advocacy. The 501c3 Outdoor Fund raises funds to support conservation efforts by activating more than 200 million passionate sportsmen and women rounding up their purchases in Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s stores.

About Houston Safari Club Foundation
Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the promotion of our hunting heritage. HSCF has awarded 600 scholarships totaling $2.7 million dollars. HSCF conducts youth outdoor education programs, career training, hunter education and field experiences throughout the year. HSCF has provided over $4 million in grants for hunter-funded wildlife, habitat, and various conservation initiatives. HSCF is an independent organization, is not affiliated with Safari Club International (SCI) or its affiliates and is not a chapter or affiliate of any other organization. Visit our website at wehuntwegive.org or call 713.623.8844 for more information. HSCF. We Hunt. We Give.

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(Houston, TX- September 7, 2021) Houston Safari Club Foundation, as part of its efforts to support the future of hunting, shooting sports, conservation and youth education, recently awarded $55,000 in grants to various organizations. 

Grants were provided to Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and Conservation Force. HSCF has granted over $4 million in grants to protect and promote the future of hunting, shooting sports, education, conservation, habitat, and wildlife. The programs supported effect efforts in hunting and conservation both domestically and abroad.

About Houston Safari Club Foundation
Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the promotion of our hunting heritage. HSCF has awarded 550 scholarships totaling $2.5 million dollars. HSCF conducts youth outdoor education programs, career training, hunter education and field experiences throughout the year. HSCF has provided over $4 million in grants for hunter-funded wildlife, habitat, and various conservation initiatives. HSCF is an independent organization, is not affiliated with Safari Club International (SCI) or its affiliates and is not a chapter or affiliate of any other organization. Visit our website at wehuntwegive.org or call 713.623.8844 for more information. HSCF. We Hunt. We Give.

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Opposition to the Petition Submitted by the Center for Biological Diversity and the Natural Resources Defense Council to Ban Trade in Wild Mammals and Birds

Houston Safari Club joined other organizations to submit letters of opposition to the Center for Disease Control and the Department of the Interior in regard to the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) petition to ban trade in wild mammals and birds. The petition is intentionally void of the many conservation and economic benefits that international hunting provides, and it predatorily capitalizes on the COVID-19 pandemic to misrepresent the sporting community and its stakeholders. Read the CDC letter here. Read the DOI letter here.

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Budget Reconciliations

Houston Safari Club joined other organizations to make recommendations for the upcoming federal budget reconciliation process. Specifically, recommendations for budgets related to wildfire management, restoration and drought resilience, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, and other needs. Read the letter here.

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Resilient Federal Forests Act (RFFA)

Houston Safari Club provided its endorsement for the Resilient Federal Forests Act, introduced by U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the Committee on Natural Resources. The RFFA gives the Forest Service the tools they need to improve forest health and resiliency and reduce the risk and severity of catastrophic wildfires. Read the Bill here.

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Houston Safari Club (HSC) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization dedicated to legislative and policy initiatives that may affect the future of hunting. HSC supports initiatives that protect the tradition of hunting and hunters’ rights. We take an active role in efforts to effect policy, protocols, and legislation. Our mission is to protect the rights of hunters and the hunting heritage through advocacy, policy, and legislation. Houston Safari Club (HSC) is a non-profit organization, exempt from federal income tax, under section 501(c)(4) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Payments to HSC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Please contact your tax advisor concerning deductibility of any payments as business deductions. HSC EIN: 76-0082197. HSC is an independent organization, is not affiliated with Safari Club International (SCI) or its affiliates and is not a chapter or affiliate of any other organization.

(Houston, TX- August 18, 2021) Houston Safari Club Foundation recently awarded its annual scholarships as part of the Dan L Duncan Scholarship program. Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is committed to furthering the education of students pursuing careers in the outdoors, supporting the future of tomorrow’s conservation leaders and protecting the future of hunting.

HSCF’s Dan L. Duncan Scholarship Program annually awards scholarships to students currently involved in the study of Wildlife Management, Range Management, or related studies. This year, 19 scholarships were awarded in the total amount of $78,500. Since the program’s inception in 1999, 638 scholarships have been awarded, totaling over $2.78 million dollars. HSCF proudly recognizes and encourages students, who have exhibited academic excellence and exemplary character, through our prestigious scholarship program. HSCF understands the future of conservation depends on the education of bright and gifted scholars who will work to protect hunter’s rights and wildlife conservation for decades to come. Many past HSCF scholarship recipients have become some of the top thought leaders, decision makers, educators, and research scientists in the conservation world.

About Houston Safari Club Foundation
Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the promotion of our hunting heritage. HSCF has awarded 600 scholarships totaling $2.7 million dollars. HSCF conducts youth outdoor education programs, career training, hunter education and field experiences throughout the year. HSCF has provided over $4 million in grants for hunter-funded wildlife, habitat, and various conservation initiatives. HSCF is an independent organization, is not affiliated with Safari Club International (SCI) or its affiliates and is not a chapter or affiliate of any other organization. Visit our website at wehuntwegive.org or call 713.623.8844 for more information. HSCF. We Hunt. We Give.

 

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(Houston, TX- August 17, 2021) Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF)  a worldwide leader in hunting, conservation and education, is pleased to announce its continued partnership with the “This is Africa” television show.

The dynamic brother and sister team of Andrew and Michelle Buchanan share a lifetime of experience in African hunting. Together with their award-winning production team, they tell the stories of conservation, community development, hunting and fishing across the Dark Continent. Michelle grew up on in a farming area, the only daughter of a prominent Zimbabwean Tobacco Farmer and Professional Hunter with her three brothers. Hunting was a part of life from a very young age, and it was during these trips to all parts of wild Zimbabwe that the spirit of adventure and the passion for the outdoors was engraved in her. Andrews vast amount of knowledge about wildlife and habitats, as well as his deep understanding of the local people and their cultures, has seen him across the vast majority of Africa. “This is Africa” airs on the Pursuit Channel.

Michelle Buchanan states, “Andy and I are very excited to be partnering with Houston Safari Club Foundation. We believe in supporting only the best hunting, conservation & education organizations and we feel exactly this way about the Houston Safari Club Foundation. We look forward to representing them and thank -you for your continued support.”

About This Is Africa
“This is Africa” is different. Michelle, Andy and their award-winning postproduction team will treat viewers to a new and refreshing concept whereby these young and energetic hosts leave behind the old formulaic, one-dimensional hunting show and introduce the next generation natural history series that knocks down the third wall without deflecting from the hunt. The tunnel vision of yesteryear’s shows will be replaced by knowledge of local people, cultures and animals (big and small). Poaching, antipoaching, community development and how these are directly affected by and affiliated with hunting will be an intricate part of this show. In a world filled with misinformation we will portray the unbiased truth about conservation through hunting. To learn more visit https://www.tiafive.com and https://pursuitchannel.com/movies/this-is-africa/.

About Houston Safari Club Foundation
Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the promotion of our hunting heritage. HSCF has awarded 600 scholarships totaling $2.7 million dollars. HSCF conducts youth outdoor education programs, career training, hunter education and field experiences throughout the year. HSCF has provided over $4 million in grants for hunter-funded wildlife, habitat, and various conservation initiatives. HSCF is an independent organization, is not affiliated with Safari Club International (SCI) or its affiliates and is not a chapter or affiliate of any other organization. Visit our website at wehuntwegive.org or call 713.623.8844 for more information. HSCF. We Hunt. We Give.

Houston, TX – Global Rescue steps up once again to support conservation as a Gold Sponsor of the 2022 Houston Safari Club Foundation Annual Hunting Expo & Convention.

“Global Rescue’s sponsorship of the Houston Safari Club Foundation supports conservation efforts and raises conservation awareness. Organizations like the Houston Safari Club Foundation help improve and expand the shared passion we have for the outdoors and our commitment to the responsible management of our national resources,” said Dan Richards, CEO of Global Rescue.

Global Rescue has been a leader and pioneer in the travel services industry since our founding in 2004. They provide the finest integrated medical, security, travel risk and crisis management services available anywhere, delivered by their teams of critical care paramedics, physicians, nurses and military special operations veterans. Global Rescue’s medical advisory and evacuation services include exclusive relationships with the Johns Hopkins Department of Emergency Medicine Division of Special Operations, Elite Medical Group and Partners HealthCare. Their track record has made them the chosen provider to government agencies and some of the world’s largest companies, universities, nonprofits and tour operators. Their mission is simple – to be there when it matters most.

“HSCF is pleased and appreciative of Global Rescue’s return as a sponsor of our annual convention. Global Rescue’s sponsorship helps support our outreach in the areas of youth outdoor education, scholarship and conservation,” stated Joe Betar, HSCF Executive Director.

For more information visit https://partner.globalrescue.com/hscf/

About Houston Safari Club Foundation’s Worldwide Hunting Expo & Convention

February 4-6, 2022: A three-day immersive experience for the outdoor enthusiast featuring hunting and fishing outfitters, hunting gear, clothing, firearms, artwork, jewelry and more from around the world! Attend the banquets, fun-filled events offering opportunities to meet and greet fellow hunters and purchase incredible auction items. Get your tickets and book hotel rooms today at hscfdn.org/convention/attendees/.

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