by Lana Faith Clayton, Middle School Science/Computers Teacher at  Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy in Lansing, MI I have been described as a “hippie”, “tree-hugger”, and even an “idealist”.  I am the one that will stop traffic for a turtle, nurse a baby squirrel back to health, or cry when my husband kills a deer.  Admiration for […]

Safari Club is very passionate about Hunter Safety. We do our part to fund educational programs and through 12/31/2017 our Lansing chapter contributed $4,750 to the Michigan Youth Hunter Education Council and $3,200 for Gun Safety Education. We believe that children should be encouraged to spend time outdoors and develop a love and appreciate for […]

By Lansing Chapter member, Ed H. Edwards As long as hunting in Africa is available this will be debated. The author’s answer – What is already in your gun safe! Two things ran through my mind as I found the eland in the scope, clicked off the safety, and squeezed off. For one, many African […]

By Jim Leonard, Lansing Chapter Member Fishing for Walleye on Lake Erie At our last Chapter Fundraiser, Mike bought a Lake Erie walleye fishing trip from Paul Bolling of Spinner-and-Spoon Sportfishing Charters. Luckily Mike asked me, Janet, and our other son Greg to accompany him. The date was finely set for June 19th. We really […]

by Ed H. Edwards, Lansing SCI Chapter Member   Identifying the warning signs of skin cancer can save your life. You have skin cancer! Back in 2007 I visited a dermatologist for a vanity issue and after treatment he looked me over and took a biopsy from my shoulder. A week later I received the […]

SCI has been extremely involved in Michigan DNR projects–and most people don’t even know about it. If you are interested in Michigan conservation, wildlife projects and maintaining the beauty of our Great Lake State, you can bet that SCI is involved somehow. What is Safari Club International (SCI)? That is a great question. There are […]

Are you planning on doing any bear hunting in Michigan? If you want to do any bear hunting in Michigan this year?  Applications for the bear drawing are accepted from May 1st through June 1st. Put it on your calendar! Bear licenses in Michigan are limited and only available through a drawing. The drawing occurs on […]

Check out the latest tale of Hunting in Hawaii! by  Ed H. Edwards, SCI Lansing Chapter Member Hawaii offers much more than Surfing, Luau Parties, and Hula Dancers! Hunting in Hawaii was extremely enjoyable. The climb to reach a favorite goat grazing area had been long, physically challenging, and had a few scary moments. We […]

A Hunting Story brought to you by Lansing SCI Chapter member, David Ratliff. Hunting Iberian Red Deer in Spain, September 2016 Hunting Stag or Iberian Red Deer has captivated most of us due to the large antler size of these terrific animals. When the word stag comes up most hunters think of New Zealand, which […]

Hunting Apps: Love ’em or Hate ’em? How do you feel about bringing technology and hunting apps into the woods? Does it break some deep and holistic approach you have toward the hunt? Or do you welcome anything that can help make your hunt go better? Well, if you are in the latter (deer) camp, […]