Why Attend

The Show Floor Experience

The world’s finest professional hunters, outfitters, gunmakers and artists feature extraordinary exhibits at the Annual SCI Hunters’ Convention – The Ultimate Sportsman’s Marketplace.

The show floor experience is designed to offer SCI convention attendees the best opportunity to find their next adventure and equipment themselves with outstanding products and services. It takes 4-days to see the entire show floor and experience the SCI Hunters’ Convention.

Top manufacturers from the outdoor industry exhibit each year at the world’s finest sporting and conservation show – the SCI Hunter’s Convention. From firearms and accessories to optics, ammunition, archery, and apparel, it’s at the SCI Convention in Nashville Tennessee. Fine art, outdoor-themed home furnishings, jewelry and fantastic taxidermy all add to making SCI Convention the event of the year!

No matter what you hunt or where you hunt, SCI is there for you, and it all begins with the one-of-a-kind SCI Convention.

SCI – First For Hunters!

Auctions

Look no further than SCI’s auction lineup for incredible adventures and products donated by the world’s finest outfitters and exhibitors.

SCI features over 20 live, silent, day, and evening auctions where the excitement builds as Convention attendees support the mission of SCI, and at the same time, purchase one-of-a-kind experiences, firearms, and artwork.

Proceeds from SCI’s auctions support hunter advocacy as well as SCI Foundation’s conservation and education programs.

Entertainment

When the exhibit halls close, the evening fun and excitement begins!

SCI is famous for its outstanding evening entertainment. Past entertainers include names such as: Merle Haggard, Tom Sellick, George H.W. Bush, General H. Normal Schwarzkopf, Toby Keith, Jason Aldean, Justice Antonin Scalia, Martina McBride, Hank Williams Jr., Jeff Foxworthy, Marshall Tucker Band, The Beach Boys, Oliver North, George W. Bush, Creedence Clearwater, Larry the Cable Guy, Trace Atkins, Travis Tritt, Alabama, Big and Rich, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and many more.

Each night, members come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the global conservation and sporting community, and enjoy top entertainment and speakers.

Celebrities

You never know who you’ll cross paths with at the SCI Convention!

Whether it’s outdoor industry celebrities, big screen celebrities, political figures or musical stars, the SCI show floor and evening events are the places to be.

Jim Shockey, Donald Trump Jr., Craig Boddington, Pat & Nicole Reeve, Adam Vinatieri, Adam LaRoche, Bruce Bochy, Nick Hoffman, Melissa Bachman, Tom Miranda, Kimberly Guilfloyle, Chad Belding, David Wells and Kristy Titus were among those spotted cruising the aisles and visiting with outfitters to book their next hunting and outdoor experience.

Seminars

Seminars offer a fun and educational opportunities to meet world class professional hunters, guides, personalities, and exhibitors.

It’s in-person Hunter Information Services filled with the latest tips and guidelines to help you confidently navigate the globe, prepare your harvest, purchase the right products and learn from industry leaders who share their passion and experience.

Safari Club International meticulously curates each seminar with every adventurer in mind, from the first-time hunter to the seasoned outdoorsmen, ensuring you gain valuable new insights. Enjoy free admission to our seminars with the purchase of your convention badge.

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