SCI Hosts Most Successful Lobby Day in Organizational History

Safari Club International (SCI) proudly announces the resounding success of its most impactful Lobby Day to date, held on May 15th in Washington, D.C. Over 100 SCI members, chapter leaders, and policy advocates from across the country convened on Capitol Hill to meet with Members of Congress and key policymakers in a unified effort to defend the freedom to hunt and promote sustainable-use conservation.

With over 200 meetings across both chambers of Congress, this year’s Lobby Day shattered previous participation records and amplified SCI’s influence on critical issues including:

• Ensuring that states are the primary managers of their own wildlife with limited interference from the federal government
• Increasing public land access for hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting
• Modernizing and responsibly administering the Endangered Species Act
• Supporting sustainable use conservation in the U.S. and around the world
• Protecting access to traditional ammunition and fishing tackle for sportsmen and women
• Ensuring wildlife and habitat conservation and management decisions are based on responsible science
• Bolstering the importance of the Pittman-Robertson Act and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation

“SCI’s presence in Washington has never been stronger,” said W. Laird Hamberlin, CEO of Safari Club International. “Our grassroots strength combined with our professional advocacy team continues to be the gold standard in representing hunters’ rights. This year’s Lobby Day proves that when our members speak, lawmakers listen.”

As the only hunting-rights organization with an international advocacy footprint and a full-time team in Washington, SCI continues to lead the charge in defending hunters worldwide. The unprecedented success of this Lobby Day underscores SCI’s vital role in shaping the future of wildlife conservation and our outdoor heritage.