Houston, TX (March 16, 2022) – Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is proud to announce its quarterly publication, Hunter’s Horn^TM, has been recognized as the best outdoor publication by Texas Outdoor Writers Association (TOWA).

 

Hunter’s Horn^TM was recognized at the Texas Outdoor Writers Association’s annual Excellence In Craft Awards Banquet. The banquet is held in conjunction with TOWA’s Annual Conference, most recently assembling in February of 2022. This award comes on the heels of the HSCF publication receiving awards including a Gold Davey Award, Gold Marcom Award, American Graphic Design Award and a Communicator Award.

 

“Houston Safari Club Foundation and our publishing team are honored to receive this award from TOWA. For over 60 years, TOWA has been a leader in outdoor communication and the assembly of the best writers, authors, journalists, photographers, illustrators, communicators and broadcasters in the state of Texas,” stated HSCF Executive Director Joe Betar.

 

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 638 scholarships totaling $2.77 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.

 

About Texas Outdoor Writers Association
The primary purpose of TOWA is to improve knowledge and skill among its members in the art of communication through the written or spoken word and through art, illustration and photography. TOWA strives to increase public awareness, understanding and appreciation of our outdoor heritage in the use and enjoyment of our natural resources.

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Houston, TX (March 16, 2022) – Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is proud to announce its quarterly publication, Hunter’s Horn^TM, has been recognized as the best outdoor publication by Texas Outdoor Writers Association (TOWA).

Hunter’s Horn^TM was recognized at the Texas Outdoor Writers Association’s annual Excellence In Craft Awards Banquet. The banquet is held in conjunction with TOWA’s Annual Conference, most recently assembling in February of 2022. This award comes on the heels of the HSCF publication receiving awards including a Gold Davey Award, Gold Marcom Award, American Graphic Design Award and a Communicator Award.

“Houston Safari Club Foundation and our publishing team are honored to receive this award from TOWA. For over 60 years, TOWA has been a leader in outdoor communication and the assembly of the best writers, authors, journalists, photographers, illustrators, communicators and broadcasters in the state of Texas,” stated HSCF Executive Director Joe Betar.

 

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 638 scholarships totaling $2.77 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.

 

About Texas Outdoor Writers Association
The primary purpose of TOWA is to improve knowledge and skill among its members in the art of communication through the written or spoken word and through art, illustration and photography. TOWA strives to increase public awareness, understanding and appreciation of our outdoor heritage in the use and enjoyment of our natural resources.

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(Houston, TX- March 15, 2022) Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) announced proudly today its continued partnership with Capital Farm Credit, helping the nonprofit association continue its mission to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the promotion of our hunting heritage.

Capital Farm Credit has been a supporter of HSCF for many years. With the ever-present need to promote wildlife and habitat sustainability and hunting as a conservation tool, Capital Farm Credit has once again joined forces with HSCF as stewards of our natural resources.

“Many of the members of our cooperative are active hunters and anglers,” said Jeff Norte, President and Chief Executive Officer for Capital Farm Credit. “They are the backbone of the conservation movement and we are proud to support the causes that support Texas’ long history of advocacy and outdoor heritage.”

“We are excited to continue this partnership,” said HSCF Executive Director Joe Betar. “It is an honor to continue collaborating with the team at Capital Farm Credit to educate students, engage in global conservation projects, and spread the positive message of the benefits of hunting.”

About Capital Farm Credit
For more than 100 years, Capital Farm Credit has supported rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services. Capital Farm Credit is a proud member of the Farm Credit system and serves more than 22,000 members, with loans outstanding totaling more than $10 billion. Headquartered in Bryan, Texas, Capital Farm Credit has offices serving 192 of Texas’ 254 counties.

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 638 scholarships totaling $2.77 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- February 17, 2022) Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) recently announced its annual winners in photography, hunting, service, and conservation excellence, at its 2022 Worldwide Hunting Expo and Convention.

Each year, HSCF celebrates achievements in various disciplines. Winners were announced for hunting accomplishments in several North American and international categories. In addition, winners were named for distinction in outdoor photography, with HSCF Life member Suzanne Hixson taking home the “Best of Show” award for her photographic prowess.

HSCF Life members Susan and David Kalich were named as the 2021 Frank Green Award winners and Mark King, HSCF Life member, and past President, took home the honors for the 2022 Frank Green Award. HSCF Life member and Gazelles Co-Chairperson Jody Simpson was named the 2022 HSCF President’s Award winner by HSCF President, Jeff Birmingham. Louis van Bergen of Spiral Horn Safaris was named the 2022 Outstanding Professional Hunter of the Year. HSCF Life member Kaylee Ann Stacy garnered the HSCF Youth Hunter of the Year award while HSCF Life member and Board member Will Perry took home the honors for Male Hunter of the Year. Trey White was acknowledged for his dedication as HSCF’s convention chairperson for the third straight year. Conservationist and professional hunter Ivan Carter was named the 2022 HSCF Conservationist of the Year for his outstanding achievements in conjunction with The Ivan Carter Wildlife Conservation Alliance.

HSCF thanks the 2022 Convention sponsors for their commitment to hunting and conservation: Gunwerks (Title Sponsor), Capital Farm Credit, Wildlife Partners, LLC, FORLOH, Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks, S&B Engineers and Constructors, Enterprise Products Partners LP, Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s, Global Rescue, Farm & Ranch Publishing, LLC, McCorvey Sheet Metal, L.P., Conroe Taxidermy, ProCargo USA, Texas Hunt Lodge, Prairie Mountain Wildlife Studio/Brush Country Studios, and Ruple Properties.

 

Exhibitor applications for the 2023 HSCF Worldwide Hunting Expo & Convention are now being accepted at https://hscfdn.org/convention/exhibitor-info/.

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 638 scholarships totaling $2.77 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- February 15, 2022) Despite the threat of a winter storm across the United States, Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) concluded one of its most successful annual conventions.

The 2022 HSCF Worldwide Hunting Expo & Convention was held February 4-6, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Freezing temperatures and winter storms did not dampen enthusiasm as record crowds were in attendance to celebrate HSCF’s annual gathering of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. HSCF’s raffles and banquets, in conjunction with the expo, exceeded fundraising goals in support of education, hunting, and conservation. Noted hunter and conservationist, Ivan Carter, was the keynote speaker for the Saturday night gala.

Exhibitors and volunteers were treated to a Thursday night party in their honor. Attendance for the Friday night, Gazelles, and Saturday night banquets was at maximum capacity. Raffle ticket sales were at a record high and the Expo hall floor saw heavy traffic over the course of the weekend. The funds raised from this annual event will be used to support HSCF’s programs in outdoor education, scholarship, and conservation grants.

HSCF thanks the 2022 Convention sponsors for their commitment to hunting and conservation: Gunwerks (Title Sponsor), Capital Farm Credit, Wildlife Partners, LLC, FORLOH, Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks, S&B Engineers and Constructors, Enterprise Products Partners LP, Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s, Global Rescue, Farm & Ranch Publishing, LLC, McCorvey Sheet Metal, L.P., Conroe Taxidermy, ProCargo USA, Texas Hunt Lodge, Prairie Mountain Wildlife Studio/Brush Country Studios, and Ruple Properties.

Exhibitor applications for the 2023 HSCF Worldwide Hunting Expo & Convention are now being accepted at https://hscfdn.org/convention/exhibitor-info/.

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 638 scholarships totaling $2.77 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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HSC Supports Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act

Houston Safari Club joined other conservation organizations in supporting the passage of H.R. 5608, the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act. In a letter to Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, and John Boozman, Ranking Member, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, the alliance pointed out that Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, is a crisis that threatens the future of hunting in North America and the health of deer, elk, and moose populations.

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HSC Addresses House National Resource Committee About Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, H.R. 2773

Houston Safari Club joined other conservation organizations to express their thanks to the House Natural Resource Committee for providing a hearing and vote for H.R. 2773. This legislation would amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to make supplemental funds available for the management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies, and for other purposes.

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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.