Episode 110: Clearing the Misconceptions: Safari Club International with Tim McKinnon

Safari Club International is often misunderstood — and this episode is about clearing that up.Brad sits down with Tim McKinnon, President of the Safari Club International Northern Alberta Chapter, to talk about what SCI actually does in Alberta and why the organization plays a meaningful role in conservation, education, and hunting opportunities.Tim shares his own hunting background, shaped by family mentorship and generations in the field. He explains how SCI supports resident hunters through youth camps, education funding, Hunting Heritage Grants, wildlife research, accessibility programs, and community outreach. They also discuss the importance of showing up at advisory tables, in classrooms, and in communities to ensure hunting and conservation remain part of Alberta's future.This episode covers:• Where the misconceptions about SCI come from• How SCI supports youth, women, and new hunters• Why conservation requires education and funding• How Hunting Heritage Grants are allocated in Alberta• The social side of hunting and why community matters🎧 Listen to find out how SCI works at the local level — and why it matters.Find SCI – Northern Alberta at:Facebook InstagramX (Twitter)Like the episode or let us know another topic to cover.Find Brad at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradfenson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.fensonFind Harvest Your Own at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarvestYourOwnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/harvestyourownaca/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@harvestyourownacaX/Twitter: https://x.com/harvestyourownWebsite: https://www.harvestyourown.ca/