SCIF, Sables and New Mexico Dept. of Game Collaborate on Learn-to-Hunt Program

SCIF Education Dept., SCI's Sables, New Mexico Dept. of Game and Fish, and Silverline Productions have produced a "first duck hunt" promotional video.

posted on July 11, 2024

It's something that NRA and NRA Women have known for some time, but we are glad to have it corroborrated at every opportunity: Women are the fastest-growing segment of hunters, bringing their families along the road of conservation. According to a Safari Club International press release, recent surveys reveal that 68% of women in the U.S. approve of hunting and are actively participating in hunting, getting outdoors, and becoming more empowered—a trend that is helping to re-shape the landscape of this age-old tradition. Women stated their leading motivations as wanting to be in nature, provide food for their families, and to be a part of a social group.

And groups like SCI Foundation and Sables, in its partnership with the New Mexico Department Game and Fish (NMDGF), are putting their money where their mouths are, most recently providing a learn-to-hunt program for women in January of 2024. Nineteen women participated in this first-time program designed to teach women about the North American Model of Conservation, and firearm safety/shooting skills. The course culminated with two waterfowl hunts with the participants learning how to process their harvest for consumption. Working with Silverline productions, SCIF and Sables developed a 4.5-minute video showcasing the program and its impact on the women participating.

Plans are in place for SCIF and Sables to continue their partnership with the NMDGF by offering three more learn-to-hunt programs in the fall of 2024 and early 2025. A quail hunt will be offered in November, followed by a second women’s duck hunt in January and ending with a turkey hunt in May. If you know of or are part of an organization who may be interested in working with SCIF and Sables as a sponsor to provide a Customized Education Program, please contact Assistant Director, Todd Roggenkamp at 520-954-0664 or [email protected]. To learn more visit Sables education page.

 

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