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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.   READ MORE

HSCF Becomes POMA Corporate Partner

(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

HSCF’s “Hunting Matters” Podcast Awarded Gold AVA Award

The Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is pleased to announce that its “Hunting Matters” radio program/podcast has been awarded a 2022 Gold AVA award.   The AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction, design, and production of digital communication. Judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry. Winners were selected from over 200 categories in Audio, Video, and Web-based production. “HSCF and the Hunting Matters team are extremely proud to be acknowledged by AVA. Our producer and co-host, Ramon Robles, works tirelessly to help create entertaining content every week. HSCF Marketing & Publications Manager, Carla Nielsen, does an incredible job of marketing every episode to the public. We appreciate the support of our partners at iHeartMedia, Inc. for

HSCF’s Publication, Hunter’s Horn, Recognized As 2021 MarCom Award Winner

Houston, TX (November 30, 2021) – Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is proud to announce its quarterly publication, Hunter’s HornTM, was named a Gold Winner in the 2021 MarCom Awards in the nonprofit print magazine category. This is the second year in a row the publication has been recognized by MarCom. MarCom Awards honors excellence in marketing and communication while recognizing the creativity, hard work and generosity of industry professionals. Since its inception in 2004, MarCom has evolved into one of the largest, most-respected creative competitions in the world. Each year about 6,000 print and digital entries are submitted from dozens of countries. The largest, most prestigious creative firms in the marketing and communication field compete for MarCom recognition. MarCom is administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). The international organization, founded in 1995, consists of several thousand marketing, communication, advertising, public relations, digital and web professionals.

HSCF’S PUBLICATION, HUNTER’S HORN™, RECOGNIZED AS 2021 GOLD DAVEY AWARDS WINNER

Houston, TX (November 12, 2021) – Winners of the 2021 Annual Davey Awards have been announced by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. With over 2,000 entries from across the U.S. and from around the world, the Davey Awards honors the finest creative work from the best small shops, firms, and companies worldwide. Please visit daveyawards.com to view the full winners list. HSCF’s Hunter’s Horn™ magazine has been recognized as a Gold Award Winner, in the Consumer Magazine category, by the Davey Awards-the highest honor given by these annual awards! HSCF extends it congratulations and sincere appreciation to Carla Nielsen, HSCF Marketing & Publications Manager, Jeff Birmingham and his team at Alliance Printing & Graphics and Madavor Media, HSCF’s editing and compilation partner, for their diligent efforts in making HSCF’s magazine a multiple award winner and the premier magazine in the outdoor space. The Daveys are judged and overseen

HSC NOVEMBER 2021 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

HSC Applauds Passing of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). This bill will help provide over $40 billion in funding to support fish and wildlife habitat conservation projects, enhance public access to our federal public lands, and promote job creation. Included within the Act is the reauthorization of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, ensuring that more than $650 million annually is provided to state fish and wildlife agencies for local fish habitat conservation as well as boating and fishing access, through excise taxes generated by anglers and boaters; establishing a grant program to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and to enhance habitat connectivity, authorizing $350 million over 5 years to help reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and help restore habitat connectivity for many species; provide increased financial resources to help the U.S. Forest Service reduce
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.