Houston, TX – Houston Safari Club (HSC) and Wildlife Partners, LLC announce the renewal of their collaboration to promote the future of conservation and outdoor education.
“We are honored to continue our partnership with Houston Safari Club. The organization and its members exemplify the spirit of conservation and preservation of our outdoor heritage. As a conservation focused company, we can find no better place to direct our support”, stated Chris Gilroy, Director of Ranch Operations, Wildlife Partners.
HSC Executive Director Joe Betar commented, “Wildlife Partners believes in the mission of Houston Safari Club and has once again stepped up full force to help ensure the future of wildlife, habitat, hunters’ rights and outdoor education”.
Wildlife Partners will once again have a major presence at the HSC annual worldwide convention and conservation expo, January 26-28, 2018 in downtown Houston.
About Wildlife Partners, LLC
WildLife Partners is honored to be a part of the rapidly growing, global wildlife Industry. We offer private investors the opportunity for direct ownership of exotic trophy animals. The sector is driven by profit focused investors capitalizing on conservation initiatives and a seeming endless demand for high quality trophy animals. Our programs have been met with great approval by both conservationists and investors seeking alternatives to traditional vehicles such as stocks and real estate. For more information, visit our website at wildlifepartners.com or call 1-866-377-3000.
If the date on your United States Department of Homeland Security Certificate of Registration – CBP Form 4457 – has expired, it will no longer be accepted by the South African Police Services’ Central Firearms Desk. These are some helpful tips from Cindi Rulon of WELL Worldwide Energy Logistics Customs Brokers:
The most convenient Customs Office you should use to register your guns, binoculars, scopes, cameras, etc., with the new CF 4457 that has an expiration date of 08/31/2019:
Customs & Border Protection
2350 North Sam Houston Pkwy. #900
Houston, Texas 77032
291-985-6805
There is free parking in the front of the high-rise building as well as garage parking.
Best hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:30 pm.
If you need to register your guns on a weekend, you can go to:
Houston Intercontinental Airport
Terminal E
CBP office on ground floor
Best hours: 9 am-4 pm.
Take the new form 4457 with the expiration date of 08/31/2019 with you.
For questions, you may contact:
Cindi Rulon
WELL Worldwide Energy Logistics Customs Brokers
17401 Aldine Westfield Rd.
Houston, Texas 77073 281-606-2400 [email protected]
Houston Safari Club and the United States Delegation of The International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (“CIC-US”) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), for the shared goals of the two organizations, to promote and advance sustainable hunting as a critical conservation instrument and the preservation of the hunting heritage.
This partnership will provide an opportunity for HSC to expand its conservation focus and efforts globally, working with CIC-US. Rick Capozza, President of the U.S. Delegation of CIC stated “We are honored by HSC’s commitment to support our mission to be the collective voice of American hunters on global conservation issues. We look forward to a long-term collaborative partnership with HSC”.
”HSC and its members proudly partner with CIC-USA and its efforts to fight wildlife crime, support sustainable use wildlife management, and preserve the hunting heritage”, states Joe Betar, HSC Executive Director.
The International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (“CIC”) is a politically independent and globally respected hunter-conservation advisory organization dedicated to promoting sustainable hunting to conserve wildlife and wild lands, support communities and indigenous peoples, and preserve the hunting heritage across the globe. CIC’s unique membership structure includes nation states, corporations, and individuals. Under both the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the CIC is the only hunting organization worldwide that enjoys the official status of an Intergovernmental Organization (IGO)
The CIC-US is a 501(c)(3) organization with an independent board and officers and is an affiliate of the CIC headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. CIC-US now counts over 80 members including leaders from many of the most respected hunting and wildlife conservation organizations in the United States as well as experts from several American universities. Its mission is to support and promote the four global initiatives of CIC, namely – Combat Wildlife Crime, Promote Wildlife Conservation, Partner with International Organizations and Sustain our Global Hunting Heritage.
Houston, TX – Houston Safari Club (HSC) is proud to announce Capital Farm Credit as its newest Corporate Partner.
Capital Farm Credit, a long time HSC supporter, has strengthened its backing of HSC’s mission principles of education, conservation and hunters’ rights. As a Corporate Partner, Capital Farm Credit will assist HSC in providing conservation grants and programs, youth education, veterans outreach and more. Providing ongoing, comprehensive support of all HSC fundraising initiatives and media channels, Capital Farm Credit has deepened its commitment to HSC and its members.
“Capital Farm Credit shares the Houston Safari Club’s dedication to the conservation of our natural resources and its efforts to ensure Texans’ continued enjoyment of the outdoors,” said Ben Novosad, CEO of Capital Farm Credit. “We’re proud to partner with HSC on the great work they do in education and the promotion of responsible land stewardship.”
HSC Executive Director Joe Betar states, “Capital Farm Credit has long supported the stewardship of natural resources. As part of that effort, their support of HSC’s programs, events and efforts, further demonstrates their commitment to conservation. We are so honored to have Capital Farm Credit as a partner”.
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.
Houston Safari Club recently signed on to the following letter urging the Senate to pass HJ Res.69, which the House already passed last week.
Per Jeff Crane, President, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation:
While HJ Res 69 (previously numbered HJ Res 49) would specifically nullify the aforementioned AK rule, please consider the broader implications in voting in favor of this resolution:
The states have authority to manage fish and wildlife on federal lands (USFWS, BLM, USFS, NPS) as repeatedly affirmed by Congress, and cooperation is compelled to achieve both wildlife population and habitat objectives. This AK Final Rule is an example of failed federal cooperation and sets an undesirable precedent that could be replicated by USFWS on National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) nationally.
This AK Final Rule boldly preempts 3 federal statutes that grants the authority of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to manage wildlife for both recreational and subsistence hunting on NWRs, and is affirmed by Congress in the Alaska Statehood Act, the Alaska National Interests Land Conservation Act, and the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act.
A USFWS policy that eliminates hunting must not be allowed to surpass federal statute that explicitly identifies hunting as a priority general public use as required by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act.
Houston, TX – Houston Safari Club (HSC) recently concluded its 2017 Annual Convention and Hunting Expo. Daily pedestrian traffic in the expo hall and attendance at the banquet fundraising events were at an all-time high. This year’s theme was “Into the Wild”, and visitors were able to experience the thrill of the outdoors from the moment they entered the hall.
The Saturday night Gala included the auction of the coveted Texas Desert Bighorn Sheep Reserve Tag. The tag was sold for an incredible $120,000 – the second highest bid ever for this tag. Awarded by Texas Parks and Wildlife, the majority of the proceeds are donated back to the Texas Desert Bighorn sheep program.
”A big thanks to all our exhibitors and donors for making this year’s convention and expo a resounding success, said JD Burrows, this year’s Convention Chair. “Visitors this year saw some of the most diverse adventure opportunities, and met professional guides and hunters from around the world”. Among the many events held this weekend, our guests enjoyed live music, side-splitting laughter from comedian Jason Hewlett, and inspirational words from Shane Mahoney (Conservation Vision) and Wayne LaPierre (NRA). HSC hosted the Youth Wildlife Conservation Education (YWCE) program again this year, and together with educators, continued to bring lessons from the great outdoors to high-school students in the Houston area. Finally, through the kindness of our donors, sponsors and bidders HSC was able to generate the much needed funds to continue our missions of education, conservation, and defending hunters’ rights. Burrows added, “I want to thank everyone involved, and especially our loyal exhibitors, donors, and volunteers for their generosity and dedication, as we all stepped “Into the Wild”.
Beginning January 2018, this landmark annual HSC event will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston, TX. The move allows HSC to accommodate the ever-expanding list of exhibitors that wish to be part of the annual event. The new location affords 104,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space at a central location within Houston. The newly redesigned convention center and adjacent plazas are a destination for locals and tourists. Education programs and evening fundraising events will be hosted by Hilton-Americas Houston Hotel. For those visitors that enjoyed our 2017 expo, just wait to see what we have in-store for 2018. Please join us January 26-29, 2017, for our 46th year.
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, are 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 houstonsafariclub.org, or call 713.623.8844 for more information.
Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is a non-profit organization, exempt from federal income tax, under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. The charitable deduction for contributions to HSCF is the cash amount of the contribution, less the value of goods and services received, to the extent permitted by law. HSCF EIN 74-2177975. Please contact your tax advisor concerning deductibility of any payments as business deductions. 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.
