Safari Club International

Name

Safari Club International

Legal name

Safari Club International

Website

https://safariclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunting Advocacy and Wildlife Conservation Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI)

Keywords

• Hunting advocacy
• Wildlife conservation
• Membership organization
• Hunting rights
• Big game records

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual, 3-year, and lifetime membership fees ranging from $65 to $1,500. Membership provides access to Hunter Information Service, Record Book entries, convention access, partner discounts, and publications.
2. Record Book Entries and Awards: Entry fees for SCI's Big Game Record Book ($25-$155 depending on options). Photo entries, Methuselah entries, and Game Bird entries. Guide/Outfitter discounted entries at $25.
3. Annual Convention Revenue: SCI Convention generates revenue through exhibitor fees, booth rentals, auction items, ticket sales, and sponsorship packages. Convention Dailies published on-site.
4. Publications and Advertising: Safari Magazine (bi-monthly), Safari Times (monthly), SCI News e-Newsletter. Advertising sold across print and digital properties with 130,000+ newsletter subscribers.
5. Sponsorships and Licensing: Corporate sponsors pay for brand visibility with SCI members. Licensees produce SCI-branded merchandise sold through SCI website. Average sponsor retention of 7 years.
6. Donations: General donations to support advocacy efforts. Donations to Hunters' Embassy Capital Campaign. SCI-PAC contributions from members supporting political advocacy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Safari Club International is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit membership-based hunting advocacy organization that sells tiered memberships ($65/1-year, $150/3-year, $1,500 lifetime) and offers member services including the Hunter Information Service, SCI Record Book entries, Safari Magazine and Safari Times publications, and recognition awards (World Hunting Awards, Methuselah, Game Birds of the World). It also runs the annual SCI Convention in Nashville and the Cinegética Hunting Expo in Madrid as core commercial events.

Product overview

Safari Club International (SCI) operates as a membership-based hunting advocacy organization offering a unified portfolio of products and services centered on protecting hunting rights and promoting wildlife conservation. The core offerings include Safari Magazine and Safari Times (bimonthly and monthly print/digital publications), the SCI Record Book and associated World Hunting Awards/Methuselah Award programs for documenting and recognizing hunting achievements, and Women Go Hunting (WGH) as a dedicated program for women hunters. The organization hosts the annual SCI Convention (January 20-23, 2027 in Nashville) and Cinegética in Europe as major industry events. SCI TV provides a streaming platform for hunting entertainment, while the Hunter Information Service offers member-only support for hunt planning and travel. Additional member benefits include SCI-PAC (political advocacy), the Hunters' Embassy (Washington D.C. advocacy headquarters), and the Hunter Advocacy Action Center. The membership program offers tiered options ($65/1-year, $150/3-year, $1500/Lifetime) with benefits including Record Book entries, Convention access, and partner discounts. Regional SCI Chapters operate independently worldwide, and SCI Podcasts deliver hunting news and advocacy content.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCI Foundation (SCIF): Sister organization focused on conservation projects, research, education, humanitarian aid, and rural community leadership in North America, Africa, Central Asia, and Europe.
• Women Go Hunting (WGH)
• SCI TV
• The Hunters' Embassy
• SCI-PAC
• Hunter Advocacy Action Center (HAAC)

Products and services

• SCI Membership Tiered individual membership program giving hunters access to Hunter Information Service, Record Book entries, Convention access, SCI publications, partner discounts of 15-35%, and advocacy representation.
• SCI Record Book Documenting and scoring program for big-game animals using SCI's all-inclusive measuring system since 1977, with photo entries, Methuselah entries, Game Bird entries, and discounted Guide/Outfitter entries at $25.
• SCI Convention Annual Hunters' Convention described as the world's Ultimate Sportsmen's Market, bringing together hunters, outfitters, hunting celebrities, with auctions, exhibitors, and networking events.
• Cinegética Hunting Expo Europe's premier hunting, advocacy, and conservation convention held in Madrid, Spain (March 19-22, 2026), bringing together hunters and industry stakeholders.
• Safari Magazine Award-winning flagship publication delivered six times a year featuring hunting stories from around the world, product reviews, wildlife art, and international travel content.
• Safari Times Monthly tabloid-size newspaper delivering timely information on hunters' rights, legislation, club news, conservation efforts, and wildlife management updates.
• SCI TV Hunting television streaming platform offering hunting entertainment programming, hunting news, gear information, outfitter marketplace, and exclusive hunting trip discounts.
• Hunter Information Service Exclusive member-only service providing one-on-one help with hunt planning, travel with firearms, license procurement, outfitter selection, and problem resolution including hotline support.
• World Hunting Awards Recognition program with multiple tiers including Continental Awards, Milestone Awards, Inner Circle Awards, and cumulative awards for hunters achieving exceptional levels of big-game success.
• Game Birds of the World Awards Awards program for upland game and waterfowl hunters with regional categories across North America, South America, Africa, and milestone recognition. Listing Fee $150 per award, Entry Fee $300 per award (includes custom plaque).
• Women Go Hunting (WGH) Ladies-only program celebrating women's contributions and accomplishments in hunting, featuring networking, education, mentorship opportunities, and the annual Ladies Mix & Mingle event at SCI Convention.
• SCI-PAC Nonpartisan Federal Election Commission-registered political action committee, the largest Sportsmen-led PAC in America, supporting candidates who advance positive wildlife conservation policies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ hunters mobilized through Hunter Advocacy Action Center (HAAC)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• First South FinancialcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-branded SCI Rewards Credit Cards launched, offering exclusive benefits for SCI members through First South Financial credit union partnership.
• SCI Foundation (SCIF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCI Foundation is SCI's sister 501(c)(3) organization supporting research, wildlife management, conservation projects, education, humanitarian aid, and rural community leadership in North America, Africa, Central Asia, and Europe. SCIF supports the Ungulate Habitat Improvement Program and anti-poaching initiatives.
• CinegéticamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEurope's Premier Hunting, Advocacy & Conservation Convention held in Madrid, Spain (March 19-22, 2026). SCI co-branded event bringing together European hunting community.
• TTHA (Texas Trophy Hunters Association)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerTexas-based hunting organization partner. SCI supports TTHA Hunters Extravaganza event and joint advocacy efforts.
• GSCO (Grand Slam Council/OVMA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerConservation organization partner. GSCO Pantheon Award program is recognized by SCI awards system.
• FACE (Federation of Associations for Hunting and Conservation)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean hunting federation representing hunters at EU level. SCI cooperates and coordinates hunting policies with FACE. Face-to-face board meetings and general assemblies.
• PHASA (Professional Hunters' Association of South Africa)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional hunting association in South Africa. Partnership for hunting industry standards and advocacy.
• CSF (Conservation Force)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerConservation organization partner working on wildlife conservation and sustainable use issues.
• CIC (International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational wildlife conservation organization. SCI Europe cooperates and coordinates with CIC on hunting policies.
• Corporate Sponsors (Multiple)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors include Vertical Petroleum, Silencer Central, Hornady, Trijicon, WildlifePartners, Bass Pro Shops, Johnny Morris, Ripcord Rescue Travel Protection, Global Rescue, Kings Ranch, SoundGear, Sig Sauer, Swarovski, Pulsar, Smith & Wesson, Leupold, Banks Outdoors, Dead Air Silencer, Federal Ammo, Rugged X. Average sponsor retention of 7 years with increasing value.
• Licensees (WSI, WBI, Sporting Classics, Hunting Classics)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensees produce SCI-branded merchandise exclusive to members through the SCI website. Annual average sponsor relationship of 7 years.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ducks Unlimited: U.S. nonprofit membership organization dedicated to wetlands and waterfowl conservation, with state chapters and annual fundraising events. Directly comparable to SCI in operating model: dues-paying members, regional chapter network, conservation spending, advocacy, and major corporate sponsorship programs.
• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: Habitat-focused conservation nonprofit with membership dues, chapter network, and major fundraising events (banquets, auctions). Closely mirrors SCI's revenue mix and member-engagement model, though narrower in species focus.
• Boone and Crockett Club: Historic North American big-game conservation and fair-chase organization that also maintains a recognized records book (parallel to SCI's Record Book) and advocates for science-based wildlife management. Comparable in advocacy posture, scoring/records program, and policy engagement.
• Wild Sheep Foundation: Specialty membership nonprofit focused on wild sheep and mountain game conservation, with annual convention, chapter support, and conservation funding. Closely comparable to SCI's conservation-and-recognition operating model with a narrower species lens.
• Quality Deer Management Association: Membership organization promoting science-based deer herd management and hunter education. Similar dues-and-chapter revenue model and adjacent advocacy footprint in the whitetail hunting community.
• Pheasants Forever: Upland game habitat nonprofit organized around a chapter model with paid staff and major corporate sponsors (Cabela's/Bass Pro). Directly comparable to SCI's chapter-driven fundraising and corporate partnership structure.
• Mule Deer Foundation: Big-game habitat nonprofit with membership, regional chapters, conservation project funding, and an annual convention. Mirrors SCI's model on a smaller species-specific scale, including sponsor-supported events.

Broad incumbents

• National Rifle Association of America: Larger, broader membership advocacy organization covering firearms rights, hunting, and shooting sports. Overlaps with SCI on Second Amendment advocacy and hunting access, but operates at materially larger scale across a wider remit than SCI's hunting-specific focus.
• Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation: Nonpartisan advocacy organization working with the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus on hunting, fishing, and trapping policy. Directly comparable to SCI's political-advocacy function (lobbying, PAC engagement) but without SCI's membership scale.
• National Wildlife Federation: Larger generalist conservation nonprofit with a broader (non-hunting) constituency that nonetheless engages on wildlife policy issues overlapping SCI's interests. Comparable in conservation funding scale and policy footprint, though the membership base differs significantly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SafariClubIntl
• Facebookfacebook.com/safariclubintl
• Instagraminstagram.com/official_sci
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sci-brazos-valley

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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