Safari Club International (SC) is proud to select the following individuals as the 2025 recipients of the organization’s annual Elected Officials of the Year awards, who go above and beyond in support of hunting, angling, and conservation in the U.S. and around the globe:
It is time for hunters to start planning their 2025 Colorado adventure. Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license in 2025 are urged to review the changes in licenses, seasons and fees in the 2025 Colorado Big Game brochure prior to the March 1 opening of the primary draw application period (March 1 – April 1 at 8 p.m. MT).
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Federal Legislator of the Year
Senator John Curtis (R-UT), who previously represented Utah’s 3rd Congressional District. He was Vice Chair of the Federal Lands Subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he fought to protect Utah’s public lands while ensuring they remain accessible for recreation and sustainable use.
Governor of the Year and Courage Under Fire Award
Governor Jeff Landry (R-LA), who previously served as Attorney General of Louisiana and represented the Bayou State’s 3rd Congressional District. In 2024, Governor Landry signed several pivotal pieces of legislation benefiting Louisiana’s outdoorsmen and firearms owners, including HB 684, SB 234, and SB1.
State Legislator of the Year
Representative Lauren Melo (R-FL-80), who introduced HJR 1157, later Amendment 2, which enshrined Floridians’ right to hunt and fish in the state constitution. The measure passed by a supermajority (67%) of Florida’s voters in the 2024 general election.
International Legislator of the Year
Zoltán Kovács, who is currently serving as Hungary’s Secretary of State for International Communication. During Hungary’s recent presidency of the European Union, Secretary Kovács was instrumental in ensuring that hunting remained a priority in political discussions while advancing pro-hunting legislation and protecting the interests of hunters across Europe.
SCI Sables are committed to furthering the understanding of our outdoor heritage, including the positive role of hunting, through the creation and support of wildlife and conservation educational programs. CLICK TO LEARN MORE
