Membership Information

By joining Safari Club International, you join the ranks of hunters in more than 100 countries who share your passion for our hunting heritage and wildlife conservation. SCI's dedicated hunter-conservationists are committed to preserving this hunting heritage at home and abroad. Our hunting rights are under attack from many sides and it is up to us to come together and ensure our voices are heard.

Join us today and preserve your hunting rights tomorrow!

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Benefits of Membership

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to protect the rights of sportsmen for our future generations
to strengthen the voice of sportsmen in Washington
to increase the awareness and importance of hunting
to keep informed about issues relating to our great outdoors
to share hunting experiences and information with other sportsmen

Wildlife Conservation

SCI chapters spend millions annually on conservation efforts to help maintain our renewable wildlife resources locally, nationally, and internationally. No one does more than SCI when it comes to wildlife conservation!

National Convention and Local Banquet

Members mingle with hunters, celebrities, outfitters, guides, taxidermists and outdoor writers at our annual international hunters' convention, as well as our local annual banquet.

Credentials

Members receive a personalized membership certificate, window decals, wallet sized membership cards, and more.

Recognition

Only SCI members are eligibleto enter their trophies into SCI's Record Book of Trophy Animals, SCI's Bow Hunting Record Book, and participate in Major Award Programs.

Reports

Members get the facts and figures on where to go for that special hunt. SCI and Iowa SCI publications, updates on important issues, and report from guides and outfitters around the world to keep you informed.

Publications

Safari Magazine, SCI's award winning full-color magazine is published six times a year and is devoted to worldwide big game hunting. Read about exciting hunting expeditions written by the hunter, for the hunter. The world renowned magazine is designed to entertain and inform members.
Safari Times, SCI's monthly newspaper is jam packed with articles about wildlife conservation, hunting related legislative updates, education reports, global hunting reports and shooting sports information.
The Iowa Hunter, our local chapter's quarterly newsletter provides you with local news, exciting stories and information regarding Iowa's chapter of Safari Club International.

SCI Mission Statement

Safari Club International is the leader in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide

Providing value to members by shaping policies and legislation that protect the freedom to hunt locally, nationally and internationally
Keeping members informed regarding issues that impact hunting whileducating and entertaining members with engaging articles about the rich heritage of hunting in all forms of media
Providing a community for hunters worldwide where camaraderie is enjoyed and expert information is exchanged, and where members are able to participate in a market for quality hunting goods and services
Promoting a positive image of hunters and portraying them as responsible citizens who fund wildlife conservation, education and other programs which benefit the community

Safari Club International's Hunter's Code of Ethics

Recognizing my responsibility to wildlife, habitat and future generations, I pledge:

TO conduct myself in the field so as to make a positive contribution to wildlife and ecosystems
TO improve my skills as a woodsman and marksman to ensure humane harvesting of wildlife
TO comply with all game laws, in the spirit of Fair Chase, and to influence companions accordingly
TO accept my responsibility to provide all possible assistance to game law enforcement officers
TO waste no opportunity to teach young people the full meaning of this code of ethics
TO reflect in word and behavior only credit upon the fraternity of sportsmen, and to demonstrate abiding respect for game, habitat and property where I am privileged to hunt.