SCI Is First For Hunters!

The Houston Gulf Coast SCI (HGC-SCI ) First for Hunters protects hunters' rights by actively lobbying on behalf of hunters at a state, provincial and federal level. We are a chapter of the premier global hunting organization SCI (Safari Club International) First for Hunters. No other organization does as much to protect hunters' rights nationally and internationally than SCI. We are among the organizers of the Congressional Sportsman's Caucus, and are very active in the Congressional Sportsman's Foundation, working closely with the legislative members of the Caucus.

Our Purpose: Promote education, conservation, legislation and humanitarian services

Our Scope: Pursue SCI's goals locally and globally

Our Motto: Conserve and Protect (conserve wildlife and protect the hunter)

Founded in 1996 by a small group of Houston area sportsmen, HGC-SCI First for Hunters has enjoyed a steady growth in membership and is building an international reputation as a great hunting organization. We are geographically centered in the Houston, Texas, area on the upper coastal bend near the Gulf of Mexico shoreline. Dedicated to promoting good fellowship among those who love the outdoors and the sport of hunting, we are conservationists who hunt.

Our members are committed to passing the hunting tradition, which is our heritage, on to our youth through educational programs, hunting experiences and wildlife conservation projects. The community of SCI hunters promotes strong family values and teaches young hunter's about hunting and the role hunters play in sustainable wildlife conservation.

We believe that habitat and wildlife must be kept in balance, and that wisely managed hunting is one of the best ways to accomplish this. We know that the active support and participation of hunting conservationists is largely responsible for the salvation and renewal of wildlife in North America and throughout the world. Our Chapter's purpose and intent includes operating as a non-profit organization and actively supporting charitable purposes while providing enjoyment for our members, always with the goal of conserving the animals we love to hunt today for those who will come to love the sport tomorrow.

SCI First for Hunters chapters located around the world offer an excellent opportunity for hunters to get involved and make a difference. If you are passionate about hunting and the future of that heritage, you should be a member of SCI and HGC-SCI First for Hunters. Use this site to purchase a membership, download a membership application or to contact us.

Please support those that support us! Following are Corporate Sponsors and Advertisers with HGC-SCI First for Hunters. Click on any logo for more information or to open an e-mail link, and let them know you appreciate their support!

Website Notes: For quick access to the most popular pages ou can click on the 'Quick Shot' links at the top of this home page. Access any of our other website page by clicking on the appropriate menu item in the left hand column of this page.  The Hunting Show & Fundraiser link will bring you all the latest info as well forms for donating merchandise, hunts and ticket purshases. Contact Us provides Chapter Board member and officer listings, contact links, a Membership Application (including online payment options) and links to meeting minutes. Access the Calendar fo Events & Polls page for the lastest schedule of events and interactive polling on issues that matter to the hunting and conservation community. If you ever wondered where the money we raise goes each year, visit the Community Action pages for a rundown. The Website and Newsletter Links pages provides links to other websites of interest and archives of our award-winning newsletter, Lions' Pride as well as SCI's In the Crosshairs, searched by publication date or subject matter. Braggin' Rights trophy shots and Chapter event photos can be found in our Photo Gallery, and lastly our HGC-SCI WEBstore will soon offer HGC-SCI logowear and outdoor products for online sale. Meanwhile you can purchase Chapter memberships, Fundraiser tickets,  Enjoy browsing!

This site designed, maintained and updated David Kelly of Aurora Photo-Graphics, also Editor of the award-winning HGC-SCI First for Hunters Lions' Pride newsletter and Chapter PR Liaison.  Please e-mail webmaster@scihouston.org with any questions, comments or site problems you may encounter, or call 281-353-2771.