“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 provides…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read More“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…
Read MoreAs the annual banquet and fundraiser for Safari Club International – Central Washington Chapter draws near, it is time to reach out and thank our past Gold Sponsors and encourage new folks to join the ranks of the Gold Sponsors. Be sure to mark your calendars for December 11, 2021 at the Yakima Convention Center.…
Read MoreInternational Government & Public Affairs Greetings! JOIN US: Please join us on Tuesday, September 21 for a Season Opener Congressional Happy Hour hosted by Safari Club International and the Washington Metro Chapter from 5:00-7:00 PM at Bullfeathers on the Hill, 410 First Street SERSVP: Tipton Wagner, twagner@scifirstforhunters.org The U.S. Senate is in session and the U.S. House is…
Read MoreWe had the chance to interview Alain Smith, “a hunter/writer/musician/adventurer whose success has allowed him to explore all points of the globe in search of hunting thrills. He has collected over 350 different species from around the world.” Not being that knowledgeable about hunting myself, I have always been curious about it and I figured his…
Read MoreMitch was my first interview for SCI-CWC. It was great to hear from him and how realistic it really is to jump out there and go hunting. He is an Entomologist – an insect researcher. He became an SCI member in 1993, before there was a Central Washington Chapter. Taught by his dad at a…
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