The phoenix chapter of sci is committed to future hunters
Projects
The Phoenix Chapter of SCI has been carrying out SCI and SCI Foundation mission programs since 1983. The SCI chapter model works a little differently than other conservation organizations. We retain 70% of the net proceeds from our largest fundraiser to fund mission programs approved by a local board of directors.
Thanks to this model, the chapter has been able to put more than $210,000 towards local projects. See below for just a partial list of projects that our members and banquet attendees have made possible over the years.
2023 junior Deer camp ramada
Phoenix Chapter SCI plaque for the Group Campsite Ramada
“We appreciate SCI and Bob's stamina and flexibility on this project over the last year plus. The campsite looks great and will be much appreciated by visitors now that it is getting hotter. Thanks to the visitor service's staff and maintenance for helping get this project completed. If you get out there, take a picture with the plaque and send it to Bob and Rich.”
Thanks again,
Nate Barrett
2022 Navajo Nation Youth Hunt
Our chapter continues to support the Navajo Nation Youth Hunt with financial donations that help supply gear for the young hunters. Our friends at the Arizona Chapter of SCI also contribute to this project.
2021 Navajo Nation Youth Hunt Donation
We were proud to meet up with representatives of the Navajo Nation in August 2021 to deliver a check for $1,500 to help purchase supplies for their annual youth hunt. Our colleagues at the Arizona Chapter of SCI contributed half of the money for this donation.
HUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES
Our chapter was proud to partner with the Mesa Hunter Education Team and to sponsor a Hunter Education class that concluded on Saturday Sept 23, 2017 at Rio Salado Sportsman's Club for the student Field Day activity.
Thanks to your support and the hard work of the instructors, 97 graduates have joined the ranks of ethical and safe hunters here in Arizona.
ARIZONA OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Your donations to the Phoenix Chapter help support the mission AOA mission of providing today's youth with high-quality, safe, and wholesome activities. AOA provides 3-5 adventures per year for 8-10 children at a time. Participants are provided an outdoor experience including jeep rides, fishing, hiking, camping, and much more.
For more information about Arizona Outdoor Adventures, click here.
JUNIOR JACK KAMP
We are thrilled to partner with the Arizona Chapter of SCI as they host the Annual Junior Jack Kamp in Southern Arizona. Young hunters are provided a safe, structured environment that teaches them the basics of rabbit hunting from biology to field care to rabbit recipes.
AZGFD YOUTH PHEASANT HUNT
Your donations to the Phoenix Chapter helps support a weekend of pheasant hunting for 50 children. The children are able to harvest two pheasants while hunting with a dog, handler, and two volunteers. The weekend provides an outdoor hunting, camping, and overall fun experience. Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated.
AZGFD OUTDOOR SKILLS CAMP
Your donation to the Phoenix Chapter helps support our annual outdoor weekend squirrel hunt. The event provides hiking, fishing, nature walks, and squirrel hunting for 50 participants. This is an all ages event, and is used to provide outdoor awareness to people who have not had the chance to experience the outdoors. Volunteers are welcome and appreciated.
NAVAJO NATION YOUTH HUNT
Your donation to the Phoenix Chapter helps support the annual Navajo Nation Youth Hunt. Children ages 8-12 are given the opportunity to hunt for three days while receiving their hunter education and firearm range day. For more information about the Navajo Nation Youth Hunt, click here.
PURPLE HEART VETERAN FISHING TRIP
In June 2013 Phoenix SCI participated in an adventure to take 12 wounded warriors from our state of Arizona to San Carlos Mexico on a fishing extravaganza. In conjunction with other supporters we provided the outdoor experience of a lifetime for these wounded warriors. They fished for Dorado, Marlin, and Sail Fish.
AMERICAN WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP SCHOOL
Established in 1976 with the vision of providing educators with a useful hands-on experience that they can bring home to their classrooms, AWLS has provided an accredited wildlife management program for 5,473 teachers who reach more than a million students annually, and a challenging experience for 1,338 students. The Phoenix Chapter provided funding to send a teacher from Surprise, AZ to participate in the AWLS Camp in Jackson, WY. The purpose of this project is to provide educators with outdoor skills and educational tools to bring to life in their classrooms. For more information about the AWLS, click here.
SCIF DONATION
You might not be aware of it, but 30% of your Phoenix Chapter's net profits from the annual fundraiser are donated to the SCI National organization. Your Chapter is actually chartered as a 501c-3 non-profit, under the charter of the SCI Foundation. To learn more about all the great work that Safari Club International Foundation does for wildlife conservation projects, educate about the need for sound conservation, and promote humanitarian service programs, click here.