Today, Safari Club International (SCI) submitted a detailed report to the Trump transition team identifying the key priorities that will expand public land access for sportsmen and women, modernize wildlife management, and promote stronger and more effective state, federal, and international partnerships.

President-elect Donald Trump’s decisive victory marked a global win for sportsmen and women and now sets the stage for unprecedented opportunities to safeguard hunting traditions and advance sustainable-use conservation. SCI is wasting no time capitalizing on opportunities to work side-by-side with the incoming administration on behalf of hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere.

Among a list of critical priorities, SCI is urging the Trump administration to:

• Protect public access to hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting on federal lands while ensuring guided opportunities on remote public lands remain available.
• Modernize the Endangered Species Act by delisting recovered species like gray wolves and grizzly bears, allowing resources to focus on genuinely at-risk species.
• Defend hunters’ rights by maintaining access to traditional ammunition and fishing tackle.
• Strengthen state-federal collaboration in wildlife management by improving consultation processes and reducing unnecessary litigation.
• Support global conservation efforts by engaging with international partners, particularly in regions like Southern Africa, to enhance sustainable-use programs that benefit local communities and wildlife.

“Now that election season is over, it’s time we all get to work to make the most of President-elect Trump’s landslide victory for hunters and anglers,” said SCI CEO W. Laird Hamberlin. “SCI is ready to partner with the Trump administration to advance science-based conservation, protect hunters’ rights, and ensure America’s public lands and wildlife resources remain a thriving legacy for future generations.”

“SCI’s priorities reflect a shared vision with the Trump administration: preserving America’s outdoor heritage while promoting effective conservation practices,” said SCI President John McLaurin. “With strong leadership in the White House, the future looks bright for sportsmen and women around the world.”

Read more about SCI’s legislative and regulatory policy proposals for the incoming Trump administration here.

Background:

For over 50 years, SCI has been the leader in defending the freedom to hunt and promoting wildlife conservation worldwide. SCI is unique in the scope of its ability to defend and advance the freedom to hunt. SCI is the only hunting rights organization with a Washington, D.C.-based national and international advocacy team and an all-species focus. SCI also mobilizes more than 150 chapters and affiliate networks representing millions of hunters around the world.