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Houston, TX – Houston Safari Club (HSC), a leader in education, conservation and hunters’ rights, is proud to announce the strengthening of its partnership with the MidwayUSA Foundation. The MidwayUSA Foundation has generously accepted Houston Safari Club’s 501(c)(3) Foundation, the American Conservation and Education Society (ACES), as a partner to participate in its Donor Designated Endowment Program. The MidwayUSA Foundation, founded by Larry and Brenda Potterfield, owners of MidwayUSA, is a public charity working to sustain the shooting sports industry by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. The endowment program establishes a fund for the benefit of youth shooting sports through charitable organizations. Randy Moeller, MidwayUSA Foundation Executive Director, states, “Every dollar of the $400,000 gift made by Houston Safari Club to our endowment program will be matched and 5% will provide grant funding for their youth program. The mission of HSC’s ACES charity fits perfectly with our mission

Houston, TX – Houston Safari Club (HSC) announces registration for the 2017 Convention and Hunting Expo is now open. The event will take place January 13-15 at the Woodlands Waterway Marriot, The Woodlands, TX. Themed as “Into The Wild” the 2017 event will feature award-winning entertainer Jason Hewlett. Jason presents an incredible one-man show of music, comedy, parody & impressions. The 2017 HSC Convention will also include the opportunity to bid on the coveted Texas Desert Bighorn Sheep Reserve Tag. Awarded by Texas Parks and Wildlife, the majority of the proceeds are donated back to the Texas Desert Bighorn sheep program. This sought-after permit awards one hunter the opportunity to chase a desert bighorn ram between September 2017 and July 2018, taking place on one of three state of Texas Wildlife Management Areas. The winner of this tag will also receive a brand new rifle from Legendary Arms Works (www.legendaryarmsworks.com).

Houston, TX – Houston Safari Club (HSC), a leader in education, conservation and hunters’ rights, is pleased to announce the launch of its online store. Now, HSC-branded merchandise is available to everyone at the click of a mouse. On the heels of a new website launch, HSC has added another component to its online presence. Inspired by the outdoor lifestyle, HSC’s exclusive line of branded product is the perfect addition to the outdoor enthusiasts’ collection. There will be “online only” specials available as well. Caps, t-shirts, cups, shooter shirts, microfibers, fleeces, polos, and more are now available. Better yet, FREE SHIPPING on all items! “We are thrilled to offer our members and the public the ability to purchase HSC merchandise online and have it shipped right to their home. The purchase of HSC products helps to make the fulfillment of our mission possible”, states Carla Nielsen, HSC Marketing & Publications

Houston, TX – Houston Safari Club (HSC) is now accepting entries for their annual Hunting and Photo Awards Contests. The winners will be announced at the annual HSC Convention and Hunting Expo, January 13-15 at the Woodlands Waterway Marriot, The Woodlands, Texas. Entries are accepted each year for these prestigious awards. An entrant must be a member of Houston Safari Club. The Hunting Awards include International, Whitetail and Youth Categories! Photo award submissions may be entered into Wildlife, Trophy, Indigenous People, Landscape and Pride of HSC categories. If you are not currently a member, you may join today at houstonsafariclub.org/membership/join/. Award entry forms may be found here houstonsafariclub.org/convention/awards/. Additional information regarding HSC’s annual Convention may be found at houstonsafariclub.org/convention/. 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.

Houston Safari Club recently signed onto a letter to both presidential candidates that covered the Statement of Principles in Support of Public Lands. This letter asked for them to confirm their support for public ownership of public lands and keep nationally owned land from falling into state and private hands.   Sportsmen’s Public Land Support Letter to Mr Trump Sportsmen’s Public Land Support Letter to Secretary Clinton

Houston, TX – Houston Safari Club (HSC), a leader in education, conservation and hunters’ rights, is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with Conservation Visions. HSC’s partnership with Conservation Visions includes support of the Wild Harvest Initiative. The Wild Harvest Initiative is multi-year program designed by Conservation Visions Inc. to measure and analyze the biomass of wild animal protein harvested by citizens of the United States and Canada, and to assess its nutritional and its economic value. The initiative will also determine the ecological and financial costs of replacing this food through standard agricultural and domestic livestock production. “The Wild Harvest Initiative will have great relevance for all stakeholders in the conservation community, and for everyone who is concerned about safe, healthy food,” says Shane Mahoney, CEO of Conservation Visions Inc.  “We are excited to have Houston Safari Club join our growing coalition of support for the Initiative, and we are