Episode 86: Beyond Hunting - The Environmental Work of Safari Club International

Under the Canopy

Chris Everett from Safari Club International reveals how hunting organizations contribute to critical wildlife research and conservation efforts across North America and worldwide. Safari Club's structure of 13 Canadian chapters ensures that 70% of fundraising remains local, supporting community initiatives from habitat restoration to humanitarian projects.
• SCI is the largest non-profit hunting advocacy organization globally with members in 115 countries
• The organization funds crucial wildlife research including grizzly bear studies in BC and caribou recovery in Newfoundland
• Chris previously served as chief of staff for a Member of Parliament focusing on firearms and hunting policy
• Ontario has one of the world's largest polar bear populations with research partially funded by SCI
• Local chapters host fundraising banquets that combine social events with conservation fundraising
• Youth education initiatives include the Sensory Safari program featuring taxidermied specimens
• SCI advocates at municipal, provincial and federal government levels for science-based wildlife management
• Sustainable hunting practices stimulate rural economies during off-peak tourism seasons
Connect with Safari Club International at safariclub.org or find SCI Canada on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about upcoming events and conservation initiatives.

Chapters

1. Don't Let Them Loose: Aquarium Pets Warning (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Under the Canopy Podcast (00:02:51)

3. Meeting Chris Everett of Safari Club International (00:06:06)

4. SCI's Conservation Initiatives and Research Funding (00:12:16)

5. Aquatic Invaders PSA and Chaga Testimonial (00:19:38)

6. Chapter Structure and Advocacy Efforts (00:28:34)

7. SCI Fundraising and Banquet Activities (00:35:51)

8. Youth Engagement and Government Advocacy (00:39:51)