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| National Capital Chapter Safari Club International |
| News from SCI National |
SCI Victory For Desert Bighorn Sheep in Arizona
Tucson -- An Arizona Federal District Court ruled for Safari Club International (SCI) and Safari
Club International Foundation (SCIF) on September 8, in favor of sheep conservation on the
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in the state of Arizona.
Judge Mary Murguia granted SCI and SCIF's motion for summary judgment and denied the
motion of Wilderness Watch and several other groups that sought to remove two water
developments. The water sources, restored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will help to
conserve the refuge's dwindling desert bighorn sheep population. The court also entered
judgment for the FWS and the State of Arizona.
The wilderness and environmental groups asserted that, in renovating the artificial water
developments, the FWS had violated National Environmental Policy Act and Wilderness Act
requirements. However, since the year 2000, Kofa's sheep herd had diminished in number from
over 800 to less than 400. State and federal biologists had concluded that the area's prolonged
drought was a significant factor in the loss of the sheep population and determined that
permanent sources of water, like these artificial water developments, would help counteract
the impact of the dry conditions and help increase population.
SCI and SCIF collaborated in defense of the wildlife with several national and local groups
including the National Rifle Association, Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society, Arizona Deer
Association, Arizona Antelope Association, Foundation for North American Wild Sheep, Yuma
Valley Rod and Gun Club and U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation.
SCI President Merle Shepard commented "The federal government and the State of Arizona did
what was necessary to help reverse a disturbing decline in a valuable sheep population. When
those efforts were challenged, SCI and SCIF rose to that challenge to defend the restoration of
man-made water sources."
Shepard went on to emphasize the victory as proof of SCI's long-term commitment to providing
essential water to desert wildlife, noting "Slowly but surely, SCI and others committed to desert
wildlife conservation are demonstrating and defending the importance of protecting the
habitats of our wildlife."
Tucson -- An Arizona Federal District Court ruled for Safari Club International (SCI) and Safari
Club International Foundation (SCIF) on September 8, in favor of sheep conservation on the
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in the state of Arizona.
Judge Mary Murguia granted SCI and SCIF's motion for summary judgment and denied the
motion of Wilderness Watch and several other groups that sought to remove two water
developments. The water sources, restored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will help to
conserve the refuge's dwindling desert bighorn sheep population. The court also entered
judgment for the FWS and the State of Arizona.
The wilderness and environmental groups asserted that, in renovating the artificial water
developments, the FWS had violated National Environmental Policy Act and Wilderness Act
requirements. However, since the year 2000, Kofa's sheep herd had diminished in number from
over 800 to less than 400. State and federal biologists had concluded that the area's prolonged
drought was a significant factor in the loss of the sheep population and determined that
permanent sources of water, like these artificial water developments, would help counteract
the impact of the dry conditions and help increase population.
SCI and SCIF collaborated in defense of the wildlife with several national and local groups
including the National Rifle Association, Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society, Arizona Deer
Association, Arizona Antelope Association, Foundation for North American Wild Sheep, Yuma
Valley Rod and Gun Club and U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation.
SCI President Merle Shepard commented "The federal government and the State of Arizona did
what was necessary to help reverse a disturbing decline in a valuable sheep population. When
those efforts were challenged, SCI and SCIF rose to that challenge to defend the restoration of
man-made water sources."
Shepard went on to emphasize the victory as proof of SCI's long-term commitment to providing
essential water to desert wildlife, noting "Slowly but surely, SCI and others committed to desert
wildlife conservation are demonstrating and defending the importance of protecting the
habitats of our wildlife."
SCI Files Lawsuit to Reverse ESA Listing of Polar Bears
Washington, D.C. – Safari Club International (SCI) filed a lawsuit on
September 8th challenging the listing of the polar bear as
“threatened” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) which led the U.
S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to ban imports of polar bear
trophies from Canada. SCI’s lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for
the District of Columbia, asks the Court to reverse the listing of the
polar bear, in order to effectively eliminate the import ban. In a
separate lawsuit filed in May 2008, SCI asked the same court to
reverse the ban on imports. The State of Alaska has also joined SCI in
this important fight, filing a lawsuit challenging the listing of the polar
bear in the same court.
Read More
Washington, D.C. – Safari Club International (SCI) filed a lawsuit on
September 8th challenging the listing of the polar bear as
“threatened” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) which led the U.
S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to ban imports of polar bear
trophies from Canada. SCI’s lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for
the District of Columbia, asks the Court to reverse the listing of the
polar bear, in order to effectively eliminate the import ban. In a
separate lawsuit filed in May 2008, SCI asked the same court to
reverse the ban on imports. The State of Alaska has also joined SCI in
this important fight, filing a lawsuit challenging the listing of the polar
bear in the same court.
Read More
SCIF 2009 Humanitarian Services First Quarter Newsletter
Please click here to read about a few of the many varied projects undertaken recently by our
chapters and by individual members in the realm of the Disabled Hunter, SafariCare/SafariWish,
Sensory Safari and Sportsmen Against Hunger programs!
IThese newsletters are published each January, April, July and October, and are also available
for viewing or download on the SCI Foundation website (www.sci-foundation.org) under
Humanitarian Services, Quarterly Newsletter Archives.
Please click here to read about a few of the many varied projects undertaken recently by our
chapters and by individual members in the realm of the Disabled Hunter, SafariCare/SafariWish,
Sensory Safari and Sportsmen Against Hunger programs!
IThese newsletters are published each January, April, July and October, and are also available
for viewing or download on the SCI Foundation website (www.sci-foundation.org) under
Humanitarian Services, Quarterly Newsletter Archives.
Southeastern Outdoor Press Association recognizes SCI
One of the premier outdoor press groups recently recognized the great communications work
that went into the SCI and The Sportsman Channel promotion built around a Sportsmen Against
Hunger event in New Orleans.
awarded Honorable Mention to TSC for the campaign built with SCI around a Sportsmen Against
Hunger event in New Orleans that fed 200 men a hearty venison meal earlier this year. The
program submitted to SEOPA showcased the plan, execution and media received for the event.
It was a collaboration, once again, where SCI and its partners took the lead in communicating
the positive role sportsmen fulfill in society. Thanks goes to all the volunteer leadership and
staff who helped communicate the SCI and hunters' story so well.
One of the premier outdoor press groups recently recognized the great communications work
that went into the SCI and The Sportsman Channel promotion built around a Sportsmen Against
Hunger event in New Orleans.
awarded Honorable Mention to TSC for the campaign built with SCI around a Sportsmen Against
Hunger event in New Orleans that fed 200 men a hearty venison meal earlier this year. The
program submitted to SEOPA showcased the plan, execution and media received for the event.
It was a collaboration, once again, where SCI and its partners took the lead in communicating
the positive role sportsmen fulfill in society. Thanks goes to all the volunteer leadership and
staff who helped communicate the SCI and hunters' story so well.
| Another Successful Year for SCI’s Reno Convention Tucson, AZ – Safari Club International (SCI) this week is thanking exhibitors, donors and members for making its 2009 Annual Hunters’ Convention successful in the face of a tough economy. The Reno convention raised millions of dollars for SCI’s mission of hunter advocacy, conservation, education and humanitarian services in North America and worldwide. With approximately 20,000 attendees, nearly four miles of aisles and 1,100 vendors and exhibitors, Read More |
| SCIF April 2010 3D Humanitarian Newsletter SCIF Humanitarian Services is delighted to share with you the 3-D version of our April 2010 Quarterly Newsletter. Which illustrates a few of the many varied projects undertaken by our chapters and individual members in the realm of the Disabled Hunter, Safari Care/Safari Wish, Sensory Safari and Sportsman Against Hunnger programs. .Please click here to view |