HOUSTON SAFARI CLUB MISSION
"Giving back"
October 4th, 2009 - Lloyd Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada
Sunrise. I spotted the trophy cinnamon bruin through a stand of snow-dusted jack pines, barely a silhouette as fingers of warm light illuminated the cold recesses of the deep forest. The sheer mass of his shoulders and hindquarters suggested that he had been feasting on salmon and berries throughout the summer and into late September, readying for the Saskatchewan winter. I dared not move as he raised his head and stood upright, all seven spectacular feet of him, cautiously testing the air as he had done thousands of times. I watched, exhilarated and breathless, my hands shaking against my will, as he lowered his majestic five hundred pound frame and lumbered across the snowy hollow toward me...
The Houston Safari Club proudly continues the work of conservation leaders like Theodore Roosevelt and other pioneers who understood the great importance of giving back to the wilderness. Since Roosevelt designated the first United States Wildlife Refuge in 1903, a legislative landmark, wilderness conservation has grown into a global concern. As we move into the 21st century, the protection of our finite natural resources is more important than ever.
The Houston Safari Club and our sister organization, the American Conservation and Education Society (ACES), have been a positive force in the world of wildlife conservation for decades. HSC and ACES provide much needed financial aid to wildlife and habitat protection initiatives, global research and management programs, and many organizations that share our mission. Students currently involved in the study of Wildlife and/or Range Management have received over one hundred fifty scholarships, proudly funded by HSC and ACES.
Every generous donation from our members and network of benefactors not only moves the cause of conservation forward, it introduces a new generation of young people to the sports of hunting and angling, and helps to protect outdoor habitats all over the world.
The Houston Safari Club is reliant upon the generosity of our membership body and supporters, comprised of both businesses and individuals, to enable us to continue our mission. All donations go directly to the conservation and preservation of wild game species, youth education, and membership support.