SCI: First For Hunters Podcast

In this episode, Guest Host Ryan Bassham sits down with Gabriella Hoffman from District of Conservation Podcast and Cable Smith from Lonestar Outdoors Show to discuss a range of topics on the show floor at SCI Convention in Nashville! 

From discussion on lead ammunition to the influence of social media in the hunting industry... they cover it all! Thank you for listening and drop us a subscription if you enjoy! 

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In this episode, host Ben Cassidy sits down with SCI Ambassador Jim Shockey on the first day of the SCI Convention in Nashville. They talk about Jim's history with SCI, current gun bans and anti-hunting legislation facing Canadians, and of course convention! 

This year's SCI Convention in Nashville was record breaking at every level. Thank you to all of our members, exhibitors, and partners who made this year a success. Join us next year at the SCI Convention in Nashville Jan. 31 - Feb. 3! 

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On this episode of the "First For Hunters" Podcast, Host Ben Cassidy sits down with Chad Belding from The Fowl Life TV.  Chad is the host of one of the longest running waterfowl shows on TV and he shares his extensive knowledge of waterfowl migrations in this episode. If you're a duck hunter or aspiring to be one, you won't want to miss this! 

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Welcome to another episode of SCI's "First For Hunters" Podcast! In this episode, host Ben Cassidy is joined with SCI Executive Vice President of Convention, Mike Rogers. 

Ben and Mike go over what SCI convention is and how you can attend. Listen to the full podcast to hear what special deals we are offering to attend SCI Convention! 

Whether your dream adventure is for midwest whitetails, an international expedition, fishing the world, or you have a passion for upland game and waterfowl, the SCI Convention has it, and so much more! Hundreds of professional hunters and outfitters representing every continent are excited to help put you on the adventure of a lifetime. 

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Welcome back to the First For Hunters Podcast! SCI has been busy defending your freedom to hunt all over the world - so we have a lot to fill you in on! 

Host Ben Cassidy starts off with a quick Government Affairs Update from the first week of December, 2022. After that, Ben introduces our two guests, Jeremy Clare and Dr. Chris Comer. In this episode they will discuss SCI's most recent trip to CITES Cop-19 in Panama. 

What is CITES? How does it affect hunting and conservation? All of these questions will be answered in this podcast. 

Thanks for joining in and we hope you enjoy! 

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Welcome to another episode of SCI's First For Hunters Podcast! In this episode, your host Ben Cassidy, gives a quick hunting legislative recap but then goes into deep discussion with Director of Conservation at SCI Foundation, Dr. Chris Comer. Dr. Comer explains the work the Foundation does, but also the difference between SCI and SCI Foundation. Dr. Comer touches on African Leopard Research, North American Black Bear Research, and much more! 

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In this episode, SCI's Ben Cassidy sits down with John Billings, Executive Director at the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC). John discusses important races around the country, and why your vote as a hunter counts. 

Election Day is near - go vote for your hunting rights! 

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Welcome to Safari Club International's First For Hunters Podcast! Executive Vice President of International Government and Public Affairs, Ben Cassidy, will be your host. This podcast will cover trending international hunting trends, legislation, and wildlife conservation. Thank you for tuning into our first podcast and be sure to tune in for more! 

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