Safari Club International PAC
Hunting and trophy hunting advocacy PAC — protects trophy hunting import rules and hunting regulations
Overview
Safari Club International is a hunting advocacy organization whose PAC focuses specifically on protecting trophy hunting imports and hunting access on public lands. While smaller than NRA political vehicles, SCI PAC strategically targets key Congressional seats on natural resources and wildlife committees.
SCI has been a consistent opponent of restrictions on trophy hunting imports from Africa and protections for endangered species that hunters target. It has lobbied against ESA listings that would restrict game hunting and worked to maintain legal importation of lion, leopard, and elephant trophies.
Key Personnel
W. Laird Hamberlin
CEOLeads Safari Club International, representing big game hunting interests in legislative and regulatory proceedings.
Legislative Wins / Policy Impact
- Blocked elephant trophy import bans under Trump administration
- Maintained access to National Wildlife Refuges for hunting
- Opposed ESA listings that would restrict game hunting