50 Million Acres: Our Conservation Legacy
Overview of Safari Club International's restoration of 50+ million acres of wildlife habitat globally. Learn which regions benefit most and what species have been protected.
Read MoreHunters as conservationists: protecting wild places and endangered species for future generations
Safari Club International's practical efforts protecting wildlife habitats and species worldwide.
Overview of Safari Club International's restoration of 50+ million acres of wildlife habitat globally. Learn which regions benefit most and what species have been protected.
Read MoreSustainable management of elephant populations through ethical trophy hunting, creating economic incentives for local protection efforts. Population trends and success metrics.
Read MoreCommunity-based lion conservation through sustainable hunting quotas and anti-poaching programs. How local hunters become species guardians.
Read MoreHow trophy hunting of jaguars, peccaries, and other species generates revenue for Amazonian habitat protection. An innovative model for rainforest preservation.
Read MoreRestoring prairie ecosystems through hunting-based land management. How ungulate population management creates diverse grassland habitats.
Read MoreSCI's marine hunting programs supporting sustainable fisheries and ocean conservation. Protecting fishing heritage while preserving marine ecosystems.
Read MoreHow hunters and hunting generate resources for wildlife protection.
Hunters pay licensing and trophy fees that directly fund wildlife management agencies and local conservation organizations.
Local communities earn income from hunting operations, creating economic incentives for wildlife protection and habitat maintenance.
Hunting organizations fund wildlife biology research and ecosystem studies that advance conservation science and management practices.
Hunting revenue supports ranger patrols, enforcement operations, and technology that combat poaching and wildlife trafficking.
Conservation funding supports active habitat restoration including planting, water development, and infrastructure improvements.
Hunting organizations fund environmental education and awareness programs in local communities worldwide.
How SCI's conservation efforts protect endangered wildlife.
| Species | Threat Level | SCI Protection Efforts | Recovery Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabian Oryx | Critically Endangered → Vulnerable | Breeding programs, habitat restoration | Improving ✓ |
| Przewalski's Horse | Extinct in Wild → Vulnerable | Reintroduction programs, range protection | Recovering ✓ |
| African Lion | Vulnerable | Quota management, anti-poaching, community initiatives | Stabilizing ✓ |
| Black Rhinoceros | Critically Endangered | Anti-poaching operations, genetic management | At Risk |
| Jaguar | Near Threatened | Corridor protection, sustainable hunting | Recovering ✓ |
| Mountain Gorilla | Endangered → Vulnerable | Protected area support, anti-poaching | Improving ✓ |
Ethical hunters understand their role in ecosystem management. Responsible harvesting of wildlife populations provides crucial environmental benefits:
Hunting provides sustainable livelihoods for indigenous peoples worldwide:
Climate change threatens wildlife and hunting heritage. SCI's conservation efforts include:
Supporting wildlife populations' migration corridors and seasonal range as climates shift. Protecting diverse habitats that provide climate refugia for species.
Protected hunting territories store vast amounts of carbon in forests and grasslands, contributing to climate change mitigation.
Habitat protection maintains watershed functions and water availability for wildlife and downstream human communities.
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