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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

(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

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. READ MORE 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

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.   READ MORE

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.   READ MORE

(Houston, TX- January 25, 2022) The Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is pleased to announce its status as a new Corporate Partner of the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA). Since 2005, POMA has been a leader in outdoor sports communication excellence. Writers, filmmakers, organizations and businesses all unite under the POMA umbrella to bring the best in outdoor news and information to consumers. “Together, we all work to spread the good news about the outdoors, shooting sports, hunting, and the conservation of habitat and wildlife around the world. Now, more than ever, it is critical for professionals in the outdoor space to unite and fight against censorship of our passions by social media,” states Joe Betar, Houston Safari Club Foundation Executive Director. About POMA POMA works with its media members and Corporate Partners to foster excellence in communications at all levels. POMA helps its members build their businesses, connects media