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Modern Rifle Hunting Photo Challenge
Submit a hunting-related photo including a modern sporting riflefor a chance to win a hunt! “For hunting use, these rifles are utilized for many different types of hunting, from varmint to big game. Hunters have been utilizing the latest advancements in technology and tactics for centuries. Today’s hunters have a wide array of tools to…
Read MoreWinter 2022 Newsletter: The Sage
UPCOMING EVENTSFeb 17, 2023 COLUMBIA BASIN CHAPTER BANQUET TRI-CITIES CONVENTION CENTERFeb 22-25, 2023 SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION NASHVILLE, TNDec 02, 2023 CENTRAL WASHINGTON CHAPTER BANQUET YAKIMA CONVENTION CENTER Vice President’s Message “HUNT WITH YOUR KIDS, NOT FOR THEM” – I consider this to be one of the most important of Safari Club International’s Core Values.…
Read MoreContact the Commission: Stand Up for Science-Based Conservation of Spring Bears and the WDFW
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Commission is taking public comments on the Spring Bear Hunting Season Policy. As you know, the WDFW Commission has not been favorable to wildlife and hunters with the cancellation of the 2022 Spring Bear Season, contrary to the WDFW’s recommendation, and continued attacks on hunting in general. …
Read MorePittman-Robertson Act Repealed?
“A Republican Representative from Georgia (yes, you read that right), has called the 85-year-old Pittman-Robertson Act “an attack on Second Amendment rights.” Taxes right?! Gotta be bad, we pay enough taxes, to hell with this act. But not so fast, there’s more to this story than the headline will lead you to believe.” “The act…
Read MoreSummer 2022 Newsletter
A Letter From Our President Greetings fellow hunters and SCI members! Time is flying by and hopefully you’ve been able to get out and enjoy some fishing, camping, hiking and biking this summer. The Washington state draws have concluded and maybe you’re one of the lucky ones who drew that big bull tag, or maybe…
Read MoreAnnual Membership Meeting and Fun Shoot
July 30, 2022Sun Valley Shooting Park1452 Suntargets Road, Moxee, WA Bring the family and join us for our annual membership meeting this year at Sun Valley Shooting Park in Moxee. Enjoy a day of fun and sun that will include informal shooting for you and your family, visiting with other SCI members, and a light…
Read MoreOPPOSE lead ammo bans!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has drafted a phaseout of lead ammunition on at least five National Wildlife Refuges in the 2022-23 Hunt Fish Rule. Hunters are free to choose alternatives, but the choice must remain with the individual and not mandated by the federal government. Amid a nation-wide ammo shortage, banning lead on…
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Stand Up for a Washington Black Bear Hunt
“Following the initial suspension of the 2022 Spring Black Bear Season, sportsmen and conservationists petitioned the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission to restore the hunt. Last week, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission accepted a petition and opened a comment period on the potential 2022 Spring Black Bear hunt.” Take action and read the rest of the article…
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