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HSCF Awarded Approval As New National NGO Member Of International Council For Game & Wildlife Conservation (CIC)


(HOUSTON, TX- July 7, 2020) Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is pleased to announce its approval as one of the newest member organizations of the International Council For Game & Wildlife Conservation (CIC).

The Houston Safari Club Foundation is now a member of the international family of the CIC. The approval follows the ratification of new members, which took place electronically in May (given the circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic). “We are extremely proud and pleased to join the international membership ranks of CIC as a member, joining forces to preserve wild game and hunting.” stated Joe Betar, Executive Director of Houston Safari Club Foundation.

The International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC) is a politically independent advisory body which aims to preserve wild game and hunting. To achieve this goal, the CIC promotes the sustainable use of wildlife resources. The mission of the CIC is to promote and support the conservation of wildlife and related landscapes, local communities, and traditions through sustainable use including hunting.

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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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.