SCI Ozark Chapter

SCI Overview

Founded in 1971 by C. J. McElroy, Safari Club International (SCI) soon evolved into a world-wide organization that promotes wildlife conservation and education, provides services for people in need, and functions as an advocate for hunters and hunting. Almost 50,000 members in 85 countries, and over 200 chapters in 37 countries empower SCI’s mission around the globe. In 2000, SCI was reorganized into two separate corporations. The Safari Club International Foundation was formed as a non-profit charitable organization under 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code and Safari Club International was formed as a non-profit social advocacy organization under 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. www.scifirstforhunters.org

Why join SCI and the Ozark Chapter?

As a SCI member you will receive the monthly newspaper: Safari Times, which keeps you up to date on what is happening in the organization and what is happening nationally and around the world. Bi-monthly you will receive the Safari Magazine, which is one of the finest magazines published.

As a SCI national member and an Ozark Chapter member, you are part of a team that has contributed over $40 million toward wildlife conservation, and works with government lawmakers to devise better game laws and medical/education sources. As a hunter, SCI is your advocate against those who would deprive us of the sport we love…and for intelligent wildlife management.

SCI Mission Statement

To protect and preserve our hunting heritage through wildlife conservation, education, legislative and humanitarian efforts.

SCI Hunter’s Code of Ethics

Recognizing my responsibilities to wildlife, habitat and future generations, I pledge:
	To conduct myself in the field so as to make a positive contribution to wildlife and ecosystem.
	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.