by Ed H. Edwards, SCI Lansing member “A hunt based only on trophies taken falls short of what the ultimate goal should be” -Fred Bear Every year there is more conflict among hunters and confusion among non-hunters regarding how and why we hunt and “trophy hunting” can often start a lively discussion! I purchased my first […]

By Misti Leitelt, Perry High School Note: SCI Lansing and other Safari Club chapters sponsor teachers to attend a week long training in Wyoming to learn more about hunting, conservation and ways to bring the outdoors into their classrooms. They can also be certified as archery instructors in order to start an archery program at […]

A patient 9-year-old boy has a great elk hunting story in Michigan following a weekend hunt in January.  Anthony Mazzali of Haslett, Michigan, with the guidance of owner Jerry McQuestion and relative Linc LaFontaine, took down his first elk from a spot and stalk hunt while out with his father at Rack-A-Tack Ranch in Leroy, Michigan.   […]

 By Ed H. Edwards, Lansing SCI Chapter Member Most hunters have at least one interesting (if not ugly) story about traveling with firearms. Sometimes things do not go as you expect. Always plan for a “what if” and do not repeat my mistakes! Traveling with Firearms 40 Years Ago Over 40 years ago I got […]

Our single most effective method of increasing membership is when members like you tell their friends that they should belong.  When you talk to a hunter who is not a member, here are some great responses for when they ask: “What do I get out of joining SCI?” How to answer:         […]

Safari Club International has introduced a new benefit that is available to all SCI members at no additional cost. The newly launched Hunter Information Service offers information on hunting travel, destinations, trophy importation issues and much more. The service features an online library and real-time hotline for information on all things related to hunting, hunting […]

This year’s 2018 Wish Hunt was extremely memorable. For the past several years, Jim and Janet Leonard have spearheaded this trip. They have accompanied the recipients for weekend trips of hunting and fun. However, this year, Jim Leonard unexpectedly passed away just a few short weeks before the hunt. It was a very sad day […]

Find out how our AWLS Teachers are bringing the outdoors into their classrooms! Last year the Lansing SCI chapter sent two local teachers to American Wilderness Leadership School (AWLS.) Kate List is a 5th grade teacher at Our Savior Lutheran in Lansing and Lana Clayton teachers 4th-8th grade at Mid Michigan Leadership Academy A quick reminder about […]

CURRENT LITIGATION The following information originally appeared in The Safari Club International Litigation Newsletter, January 2019 Vol. XIII, No. I CONVENTION EDITION SCI is currently involved, will soon be involved, or has recently been involved in the following cases: Defense of Congressional Review Act and Joint Resolution (CBD v. Zinke) – Anti-hunting groups sued to invalidate Joint Resolution […]

What are your hunting resolutions for 2019? We hope the list includes, “Spend more time in nature.” Last month we wrote and article on Ethical Hunting Rules that covered basic practices that every hunter should follow.  SCI is founded on these principals and our members hunt responsibly. Many people don’t realize that SCI protects Hunters’ Rights […]