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There’s something special about the final day of the Safari Club International (SCI) Convention. It’s equal parts celebration and reflection. You feel the momentum of the week and the weight of what this community stands for. You're exhausted and exhilarated all at the same time. Day 1 Recap Here Day 2 Recap Here Day 3 Recap Here …
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Day 3 at the Safari Club International (SCI) convention was full throttle. Advocacy. Education. Family. And yes—Denim and Diamonds. We started at the "Denim and Diamonds"- themed SCI Sables Brunch (outfit-of-the-day recaps will be listed below). The room was packed, the energy high, and the purpose clear. I proudly raised my paddle for a couple …
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Day two at the Safari Club International (SCI) convention started early and stayed full. Board meeting. Region Representatives meeting (which I have the honor of chairing). Exhibitor visits are squeezed in between, and booked a few adventures to share in the future. Of course, we're going to talk about the outfit, but I also want …
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When you’re attending outdoor conventions, what you wear matters, especially if you’re stepping into leadership rooms. I'm just returning from the Safari Club International (SCI) convention, and I also recently spent days walking miles on the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) floor in Las Vegas. As a member of the SCI board …
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Plan for an antelope hunt in 2026! As a Sister of the Sage who attended the Wyoming Women's Antelope Hunt in 2016, I encourage women looking for new hunting opportunities to attend this event. Below, you'll find the 2026 Application Timeline. While the hunt's success rate is high, this event is about more than tagging …
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Follow Me on LTK for Western and Outdoor Style Thank you for following along on my ranch, hunting, and outdoor adventures. I need help for you, my community. I’ve started posting clothing, gear, and essentials on an LTK page, where you can see my suggestions, recommendations, and the actual products I'm using. As a hunter, rancher, …
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As September 1st approaches, dove season kicks off, and that means you need to get your gear dialed in now! Below, I've shared an updated list for dove hunting gear. It does include some from the upland list, but if you're sitting in a field, you'll want to limit the orange. Whether you're a first-time …
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I was honored to be invited by SCI to join their team at the 14th annual Kansas Governor's Ringneck Classic (KGRC) in Colby, Kansas. The weekend marked several personal milestones for me and is full of fond memories. The KGRC is a conservation fundraiser supporting upland habitat restoration in northwest Kansas. It also raises awareness …
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In Colorado and many other U.S. states, there is a fight to maintain the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, our right to bear arms, and our agricultural needs. This election season, many radical measures were defeated while a slim few passed the cut. Below, you'll find a summary via the Colorado Cattlemen's Association. In …
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Learn Hunting Basics, Safety, and Skills in a 3-Day Experience for Adults 18+ Adults over age 18 who have never hunted before and are interested in learning to quail hunt are invited to this three-day camp near Faywood, New Mexico. Participants will learn how to identify quail, review rules and regulations, get a hunter-safety refresher, practice …
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