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WHO
IS SCI MAINE?
The
Maine Chapter of SCI is a charitable
organization of hunter-conservationists that promotes wildlife conservation and
education, hunting as a wildlife management tool, and services for people in
need. To this purposes SCI-Maine supports the Sportsman Against Hunger Program
and is an active contributor to educational programs on both the local and
national level. Support of education and the American Wilderness Leadership
School, along with scholarships for youngsters and teachers alike, insure the
continuation of our hunting heritage for future generations.
SCI
OATH AND STATEMENT OF PURPOSE & INTENT
To promote good fellowship among all who love the outdoors and hunting:
- To
promote conservation of the world’s renewable resources, recognizing
hunting as one of the many management tools;
- To
educate youth, sportsmen and the public in conservation of our wildlife and
our forests, which are our natural heritage;
- To
share our hunting experiences
and information among our membership;
- To
operate the Chapter as a non-profit organization, consistent with its
charitable purposes, while providing enjoyment for our members, always with
the goal of helping to conserve the animals
that we love to hunt today for those who will love the sport
tomorrow.
CODE
OF ETHICS
Recognizing my responsibilities to wildlife, habitat and future
generations, I pledge:
- To
conduct myself in the field so as to make a positive contribution to
wildlife and the ecosystems;
- To
improve my skills as a woodsman and marksman to ensure humane harvesting of
wildlife;
- To
comply with all game laws in the spirit of Fair Chase, and to influence my
companions accordingly;
- To
accept my responsibility to provide all possible assistance to game
enforcement officers;
- To
waste no opportunity to teach young people the full meaning of this Code of
Ethics;
- To
reflect in word and behavior only credit upon the fraternity of sportsmen,
and to demonstrate abiding respect for game, habitat and property where I am
privileged to hunt.
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