Author: HoustonSafari

Houston, TX – Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is proud to announce Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks as a Platinum Sponsor of its 2022 Worldwide Hunting Expo & Convention.

HSCF’s annual convention is a 3-day gathering of HSCF members and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world. Hundreds of exhibits, fundraising banquets, auctions, raffles, and entertainment complete the weekend. Celebrities, dignitaries, and policy makers from the outdoor world are often in attendance. HSCF’s Worldwide Hunting Expo & Convention is their largest fundraiser each year. Proceeds go towards fulfilling HSCF’s mission of preserving hunting through education, conservation, and the protection of hunters’ rights. The funds raised are used for scholarships, youth outdoor education, youth fishing and hunting trips and conservation grants to protect wildlife and habitat.

“Boyds Gunstocks feels privileged to be in support of a foundation that plays such an important role in education, conservation, and hunting in our beautiful world. We just want to do our part in being good stewards of people and resources around us; to encourage the growth within our communities so that our outdoor traditions are available for generations to come.” states Dustin Knutson, co-owner of Boyds Gunstocks.

“HSCF is proud to partner with Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks as a Platinum Sponsor for our 2022 annual convention. For 40 years, Boyds has exemplified an organization that pays special attention to craftmanship and detail. Boyds support of our fundraising efforts demonstrates their commitment to the future of hunting, conservation and shooting sports,” said Joe Betar, HSCF Executive Director.

The 2022 event will be held February 4-6, 2022, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall A. For more information, visit hscfdn.org/convention/, or contact Nancy Oka CMP, CPCE, HSCF Director of Events & Membership at 832.804.8959 or [email protected].

About Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks
Boyds offers upgraded gunstocks for over 1200 makes and models, offered in over 24 stock shapes in over 15 different colors, along with several grades of solid Walnut. Upgrading your firearm is as simple as going to boydsgunstocks.com and entering your gun’s Make, Model, and Action. A mass array of customizing options populate, giving customers options to make unique and even personalized gunstocks. Boyds has something for everyone and something that fits perfectly to you

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 625 scholarships totaling $2.8 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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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has received Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for information related to the import and export of wildlife specimens and flora into and out of the United States contained in the Law Enforcement Management Information System(LEMIS) database. Information contained in LEMIS comes from data collected on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish and Wildlife (Form 3-177). The Service has prepared a notice to provide businesses (submitters) who have submitted information on Form 3-177 with an opportunity to review the information subject to potential disclosure under the FOIA and object to such disclosure. Click the below link to review the Notice and read instructions on how to object. All objections are due by June 11, 2021 (extended due date).

Notice link https://www.fws.gov/irm/bpim/foia.html

(Houston, TX- May 17, 2021) Houston Safari Club Foundation has been honored with a 2021 Communicator Award of Distinction in the category of Magazine-Non-Profit, Marketing/Promotion, for its quarterly hunting publication, Hunter’s Horn® magazine.

The 267th annual Communicator Awards winners were recently announced by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. The Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program honoring creative excellence for marketing and communications professionals. Founded by passionate communications professionals over two decades ago, The Communicator Awards is an annual competition honoring the best digital, mobile, audio, video, and social content the industry has to offer. The Communicator Awards is widely recognized as one of the largest awards of its kind in the world. The Communicator Awards are judged and curated by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA). The AIVA is an assembly of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media. Current AIVA membership represents a “Who’s Who” of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms including: GE Digital, Spotify, Condè Nast, Disney, Republica, Majestyk, Fast Company, Upstatement, and many others.

“We are very honored to be recognized by the AIVA. Congratulations to Carla Nielsen, HSCF’s Marketing & Publications Manager, the team at Madavor Media, HSCF’s publishing partner, and the team at Alliance Graphics & Printing for continually producing one of the best magazines in the world,” stated Joe Betar, HSCF Executive Director.

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.

Houston, TX – Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is proud to announce Gunwerks as the Title Sponsor of its 2022 Worldwide Hunting Expo & Convention. “We are excited for the opportunity to support Houston Safari Club Foundation in preparation for their big event in February 2022. For many conservation organizations, an annual convention is the flagship fundraising event of the year. Gunwerks looks forward to partnering with HSCF to continue advancing its mission to preserve the sport of hunting through conservation and education. Not being able to meet in person over the last year has left a void that many of us are eager to fill. Getting back onto the show circuit to interact with the members of Houston Safari Club Foundation will be a highly anticipated event for the Gunwerks crew!” said Garrett Wall of Gunwerks.

“HSCF is pleased to partner with Gunwerks as the Title Sponsor for our 2022 annual convention. Gunwerks drives innovation in long range shooting and hunting and has set the standard for complete shooting systems. Their support of our largest annual fundraising event is a representation of Gunwerks’ commitment to preserve the future of hunting,” said Joe Betar, HSCF Executive Director.

HSCF’s annual convention is a 3-day gathering of HSCF members and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world. Hundreds of exhibits, fundraising banquets, auctions, raffles, and entertainment complete the weekend. Celebrities, dignitaries, and policy makers from the outdoor world are often in attendance. HSCF’s Worldwide Hunting Expo & Convention is their largest fundraiser each year. Proceeds go towards fulfilling HSCF’s mission of preserving hunting through education, conservation, and the protection of hunters’ rights. The funds raised are used for scholarships, youth outdoor education, youth
fishing and hunting trips and conservation grants to protect wildlife and habitat.

The 2022 event will be held February 4-6, 2022, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall A. For more information, visit https://hscfdn.org/convention/exhibitor-info/, or contact Nancy Oka CMP, CPCE, HSCF Director of Events & Membership at 832.804.8959 or [email protected].

About Gunwerks
Gunwerks, LLC is a Cody, Wyoming based manufacturer and provider of premium long range shooting systems, optics, suppressors, components, and training. Learn more at www.Gunwerks.com.

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 525 scholarships totaling $2.25 million dollars. HSCF conducts youth outdoor education programs, career training, hunter education and field experiences throughout the year. HSCF has provided over $3.7 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.

Texas HB 2213 – Relating to the slaughter and processing of exotic animals for donation to a nonprofit food bank

Texas Representative John Frullo (R-District 84) introduced legislation (H.B. No. 2213) to allow for the donation of exotic animals to nonprofit food banks. Hunters donate thousands of pounds of white-tailed deer meat to nonprofits each year, to be used as a protein source for food banks, which feed thousands of people. The donation of exotic animals (Axis deer for example) is not currently allowed in the state of Texas. The amount of donated meat would greatly increase if the donation of exotics would be allowed. Please ask your Texas Representatives and Senators to co-sponsor this bill and to vote in favor of passage. HSC provided testimony in favor of the bill before the House Public Health Committee on 03/24/21. The bill was approved in the House and has been received in the Senate. Learn more HERE

 

Texas HB 2757 – Relating to the eligibility of certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations to conduct charitable raffles

Texas Representative John P. Cyrier (R-District 17) introduced legislation to update the law to allow nonprofits to conduct one (1) raffle per month vs. the current restriction of two (2) per year and to increase value of a prize offered or awarded at a raffle that is purchased by the organization or for which the organization provides from $50,000 to $75,000. HSC had requested the bill markup include provisions to allow nonprofits the ability to sell raffle tickets beyond an organization’s previously identified supporters, market a raffle statewide to the general public via mass communication and sell raffle tickets online. The bill was approved in the House and has been received in the Senate. HSC is currently evaluating options to introduce language via a Senate companion bill that is more beneficial to nonprofit fundraising efforts and feels the language in the current bill is more limiting than helpful. Learn more HERE

 

Anti-Hunting groups attempt to invoke Freedom Of Information Act on trophy importers

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) received Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for information related to the import and export of wildlife specimens and flora into and out of the United States contained in the Law Enforcement Management Information System (LEMIS) database.  All objections are due by June 1, 2021. Read the notice HERE

HSC supports Robert Bonnie nomination for Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation

HSC, in association with several other conservation groups, expressed their support for the nomination of Robert Bonnie to serve as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Bonnie is a lifelong sportsman and has a record of working on a bipartisan basis to achieve shared habitat and conservation goals for sportsmen and sportswomen.  Read the letter HERE

HSC supports nomination of Tommy Beaudreau for Deputy Secretary of DOI

HSC, in association with several other conservation groups, expressed their support for the nomination Tommy Beaudreau to serve as Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI). Throughout his career Mr. Beaudreau has consistently sought the input of sportsmen and women-conservationists and utilized their guidance to inform policy decisions important to our community. A dedicated sportsman, Mr. Beaudreau also has a proven track record of working across the aisle to achieve robust conservation outcomes. Read the letter HERE

HSC continues support of Bristol Bay permanent protections
HSC, in association with several other conservation groups, issued a letter to President Biden requesting his administration uphold the November, 2020, decision by the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to deny a Clean Water Act permit for the proposed Pebble mine, and that your administration finalize strong protections for the Bristol Bay region through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) use of Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act, and work with Congress to permanently protect the Bristol Bay watershed. Read the letter HERE

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 – Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) has opened the application period for booth spaces for their 2022 Worldwide Hunting Expo & Convention.

This annual event is a tremendous opportunity to showcase your operation, service or product to a dedicated and qualified consumer audience. Don’t miss this chance to meet face to face with HSCF members and daily attendees.

The 2022 event will be held February 4-6, 2022, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall A.

This 3-day event is HSCF’s annual gathering of members and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world. Hundreds of exhibits, fundraising banquets, auctions, raffles, and entertainment complete the weekend. Celebrities, dignitaries, and policy makers from the outdoor world are often in attendance. HSCF’s Worldwide Hunting Expo & Convention is their largest fundraiser each year. Proceeds go towards fulfilling HSCF’s mission of preserving hunting through education, conservation, and the protection of hunters’ rights. The funds raised are used for scholarships, youth outdoor education, youth fishing and hunting trips and conservation grants to protect wildlife and habitat.

For more information and to obtain an exhibitor application, visit https://hscfdn.org/convention/exhibitor-info/, or contact Nancy Oka CMP, CPCE, HSCF Director of Events & Membership at 832.804.8959 or [email protected].

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 525 scholarships totaling $2.25 million dollars. HSCF conducts youth outdoor education programs, career training, hunter education and field experiences throughout the year. HSCF has provided over $3.7 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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