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Modern Rifle Hunting Photo Challenge

February 27, 2023

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…

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Winter 2022 Newsletter: The Sage

December 15, 2022

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.…

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Contact the Commission: Stand Up for Science-Based Conservation of Spring Bears and the WDFW

November 21, 2022

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. …

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Pittman-Robertson Act Repealed?

July 6, 2022

“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…

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Summer 2022 Newsletter

June 28, 2022

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…

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OPPOSE lead ammo bans!

May 31, 2022
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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

March 11, 2022

“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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Fall 2021 Newsletter

October 1, 2021

Letter from Our President The nights are a little cooler, the days a little shorter, and the leaves on our birch trees are beginning to turn yellow. For most of us that means fall is coming and with it our North American hunting seasons are just around the corner. If you are like me, fall…

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Protect the Freedom to Hunt

September 14, 2021
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International 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…

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Interview with Alain Smith

June 30, 2021

We 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…

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Events

Annual Membership Meeting and Fun Shoot

June 20, 2022

July 30, 2022Sun Valley Shooting Park1452 Suntargets Road, Moxee, WA…

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SCI COLUMBIA BASIN CHAPTER EVENT

May 16, 2022
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Northwest SCI Fundraiser

January 28, 2022
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Columbia Basin Chapter – Dinner & Auction

January 11, 2022
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2021 Annual Banquet – Gold Sponsors

November 2, 2021

As the annual banquet and fundraiser for Safari Club International…

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2021 Annual Summer Membership Meeting

June 11, 2021
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Saturday, June 26th1:30pm – 3:30pm The Range1701 Garretson Lane, Yakima…

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Live Video Measuring Seminar

December 1, 2019
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Official Measuring Seminar – Live Video ConferenceHosted by Kansas City…

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