Houston Safari Club is now an official Partner of the Texas Alliance for America’s Fish & Wildlife and the National Alliance for America’s Fish & Wildlife working to support the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 4647).

Please read the attached to see how Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 4647) is a once in a generation opportunity to help reverse the current trend that faces our nation’s wildlife. 

150 species have already gone extinct and another 500 have not been seen in recent decades. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, can help this by providing dedicated funds for wildlife conservation.

We ask that you urge your Members of Congress to co-sponsor H.R.4647.

Press Release 

 

Houston, TX (March 15, 2018) – Houston Safari Club (HSC) is pleased to announce Capital Farm Credit is continuing their support of education, conservation and hunters’ rights through the continuation of sponsorship of Houston Safari Club.

With the support of Capital Farm Credit, HSC will be able to expand its outreach via research, education, youth shooting sports, youth and veterans field activities, domestic and international conservation grants and more.

“Capital Farm Credit is proud to partner with the Houston Safari Club on the great work they do in education and the promotion of responsible land stewardship,” said Ben Novosad, CEO of Capital Farm Credit. “The foundation of responsible land stewardship is natural resource conservation and management. HSC is a leader in this area and we’re pleased to support them in their efforts.”

HSC Executive Director Joe Betar states, “We are so honored to be continuing our longstanding partnership with Capital Farm Credit. Their commitment to the future of our mission principles truly demonstrates Capital Farm Credit’s dedicated stewardship of our natural resources and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.”

About Capital Farm Credit
Capital Farm Credit has provided financing to Texas farmers, ranchers, rural property owners and agribusinesses for more than 100 years. Headquartered in Bryan, CFC has offices serving most of Texas. For more information about its patronage dividend program, financial services and office locations, visit CapitalFarmCredit.com.

About Houston Safari Club
Houston Safari Club (HSC) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the protection of hunters’ rights. In addition, HSC proudly provides one of the largest scholarship programs of its kind, through its 501(c)(3) charitable arm, the American Conservation and Education Society (ACES). HSC and ACES are independent organizations and are not chapters of, or affiliated with any other organization. Visit our website at houstonsafariclub.org, or call 713.623.8844 for more information.

Houston, TX – Houston Safari Club (HSC) is proud to recognize John Pepper as the recipient of the 2018 Frank E. Green Award. Past presidents are invited to nominate one member for this prestigious award that was established to recognize those extraordinary members of Houston Safari Club, who have given tremendous time and effort for the enhancement and betterment of HSC and its members, over a period exceeding three years.  The award is presented annually at HSC’s Convention. John has served as President, Vice President, Director, Convention Co-Chair, and is currently the Treasurer. John and his wife Melanie continuously work on passing down the hunting tradition to their grandchildren.

HSC is also pleased to announce Julianne and Mark King as the recipients of the 2018 HSC President’s Award. The award is given each year to acknowledge the outstanding HSC member(s) whose contributions exceed expectations, in support of HSC’s mission. Individuals receive this award for their leadership, outstanding service contribution, superior performance, team collaboration, and serve as an inspiration to others. Both Julianne and Mark have served as HSC Presidents, Committee members for numerous years and most recently, 2018 Convention Co-Chairs. Julianne and Mark are both Life Member’s and continue to pass on the club’s legacy to their two children.

Houston Safari Club wishes John, Julianne and Mark tremendous congratulations and thanks for their service to HSC.

About Houston Safari Club

Houston Safari Club (HSC) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the protection of hunters’ rights. In addition, HSC proudly provides one of the largest scholarship programs of its kind, through its 501(c)(3) charitable arm, the American Conservation and Education Society (ACES). HSC and ACES are independent organizations and are not chapters of or affiliated with any other organization. Visit our website at houstonsafariclub.org, or call 713.623.8844 for more information.

 

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Houston, TX – Houston Safari Club (HSC) has wrapped up its monumental 2018 Annual Convention and Hunting Expo. This was the inaugural year in downtown Houston at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The exhibitors showcased were nearly double the number versus previous HSC expos. 

The banquet events were very popular as well with all being sold out. Friday evening concluded with a concert by The Bellamy Brothers and Saturday night Gala attendees danced their way into Sunday to the sounds of Roger Creager. 

Houston Safari Club presented its top annual awards at the banquets. Among them, Peter Tam of Tam Safaris was recognized as the Professional Hunter of the Year. Tristan Pepper was awarded the Youth Hunter of the Year award. Denise Welker was named Huntress of the Year and William “Bill” Newlin was recognized as the Hunter of the Year.

Each year, HSC’s Convention raises funds to continue their mission of education, conservation, and the protection of hunters’ rights. Day traffic at the expo was impressive and drew in crowds that far surpassed attendance expectations.

HSC hosted 150 area high school students for the Youth Wildlife Conservation Education (YWCE) program, introducing Houston area high school students to the many possibilities the outdoors can hold, including the many aspects of hunting as a conservation tool and careers in the outdoor arena. 

HSC has already begun planning their 2019 Convention which will take place January 25-27, 2019. Exhibitor applications are being taken now at hscfdn.org/convention/exhibitor-info

 

About Houston Safari Club

Houston Safari Club (HSC) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the protection of hunters’ rights. In addition, HSC proudly provides one of the largest scholarship programs of its kind, through its 501(c)(3) charitable arm, the American Conservation and Education Society (ACES). HSC and ACES are independent organizations and are not chapters of or affiliated with any other organization. Visit our website at houstonsafariclub.org, or call 713.623.8844 for more information.

 

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Houston, TX – Houston Safari Club (HSC) is expressing its concern for recent actions by some members of Congress to oppose the creation of the International Wildlife Conservation Council (IWCC).

The IWCC is being formed to increase public awareness domestically regarding conservation, wildlife law enforcement, and economic benefits that result from U.S. citizens traveling abroad to hunt. The duties of the Council will be to address the benefits of international hunting, wildlife conservation and survival, illegal trafficking and poaching, review of the Endangered Species Act and many other critical topics.

In their letter to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke.  the members of Congress referred to the IWCC being formed solely to “promote trophy killing”. The Congressional members go further to state that 86% of Americans oppose hunting big game, based on a 2015 HBO Real Sports/Marist Poll. What they fail to note is the fact this poll was based on a survey population of only 1,095 people. HSC does not feel the opinion of 1,095 US residents is a viable sample size to represent the opinion of over 300 million US residents. Furthermore, HSC believes forming such a council of thought leaders is a long overdue approach to work with other countries in potentially expanding the immensely successful North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. Through this model and with the support and funds provided by hunters, the U.S. has seen a dramatic rebound of wildlife populations including wild turkey, bighorn sheep and whitetail deer among others.

About Houston Safari Club

Houston Safari Club (HSC) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the protection of hunters’ rights. In addition, HSC proudly provides one of the largest scholarship programs of its kind, through its 501(c)(3) charitable arm, the American Conservation and Education Society (ACES). HSC and ACES are independent organizations and are not chapters of or affiliated with any other organization. Visit our website at houstonsafariclub.org, or call 713.623.8844 for more information.