Bruce started hunting with his Dad when he was 12 years old. Some of his favorite childhood memories come from those hunting trips, and now he enjoys sharing hunting adventures with his own son. Bruce has hunted in Africa, Alaska, and Canada; next on his list is hunting in Scotland and fishing in Mexico and Hawaii. “I became a member of SCI because of my love for hunting and my desire to meet and help others in the hunting community. Montana’s diverse terrain and wildlife make this a truly special place for hunters. I hope others will join me in SCI so we can preserve our hunting heritage for future generations.”

Dan is a Christian, husband, and father of four, 3 sons and his youngest is his daughter. Dan has been conservation minded since graduating from Pittsburg State University with a degree in Biology in 1991. He has been blessed to have been a lifelong wing shooter and big game hunter. Dan was introduced to shot gunning by his father Charlie and Grandfather Bob at the age of 8 shooting "blue rock" behind their home every weekend. Growing up consisted of many quail, pheasant, and deer hunts with family and friends. Dan has bow-hunted since he was introduced to the sport by his Uncle Bobby at the age of 14. He is proud of the work Safari Club International does on behalf of all hunters and conservationists locally, nationally, and internationally. Dan has been honored to have served on many local boards, including local school boards, sporting organization boards, and church boards. When Dan is not helping clients with real estate matters, he can be found hunting Big Game in Montana, North America, and abroad.

Growing up in Billings, Montana was a gift for anyone that loves the outdoors. Many of the fond memories I have spending time with my father involved hunting and fishing and boating with my parents and friends. My father told rne that the firstthing I harvested was a porcupine at age 3, and I do think I remember this' when my education out of state took me away from most opportunities to hunt, I was lucky enough to marry a lady from Michigan that agreed to follow me back to Montana and enjoy Montana',s outdoors as a family, and altow me to pursue hunting in Montana, Africa {Zimbabwe twice), canada multiple times, Alaska, and Argentina. Enjoying the culture of these countries was just as exciting to me as the hunting and fishing- And knowing that organized fee hunting was also a wildlife conservation effort, that the monies collected from fee hunting were used to better conserye wildlife and habitat, made all these trips even more pleasurable. scl is but one of the hunting and fishing organizations that have done so much for conservation of habitat and wildlife, and I am grateful I can help give back to this organization.

Originally from South-Central Missouri, I was taught to hunt by my father at an early age, sparking a lifelong passion for the outdoors. Growing up in Missouri, I developed a deep connection to nature that has taken me on adventures across Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Alaska, and Africa. Whether I’m tracking game, hiking trails, or camping, I feel most at home when immersed in the outdoors. Hunting, for me, is not just a sport but a tradition and a way to honor the land and wildlife. I value ethical hunting practices, conservation, and the camaraderie it creates among fellow outdoorsmen and women. As a proud member of Safari Club International, I’m committed to supporting the mission of preserving wildlife and promoting responsible hunting for generations to come. In addition to my outdoor pursuits, I’m a dedicated real estate agent, helping people find their dream properties.

As a fourth generation Montanan, I grew up in a family with a passion for the outdoors. I began fishing and hiking the mountains near Billings with my father from a very young age. My grandfather spent a considerable amount of time teaching me about ducks and game birds growing up and spurred me towards the love for hunting I have today. This journey began as bird hunting and has evolved into big game pursuits, both archery and rifle. Hunting season has become a family gathering with all weekends available spent in the field and the majority of the year spent preparing for the upcoming season and enjoying the meat from the hunt. I look forward to helping to build the hunting and shooting community at a local level and pass this passion on to the next generation.

I was born and raised in Oconomowoc, Wis. I had a good horse to ride, a lake to explore and lots of rabbits, squirrels and chipmunks to hunt. I started hunting chipmunks at the age of 3 with my trusty Daisy BB gun and my love of hunting was born. I soon graduated to a Crossman pellet gun and one Christmas I was given my grandmother’s Winchester model 61 pump 22. All the money I ever earned as a kid doing chores or cutting grass went to purchasing ammo. After graduating from college I attended the Erv Malnirch guide school in Hamilton, Mt. and after the course was over my love of Montana and Idaho was solidified. After a brief move back to Wisconsin I transferred to Billings in June of 1978 at my request and resumed the love affair with Montana. I have been blessed with two children, Jodi and Brett, and we have made Billings our home since 1979. When my daughter was 7 or 8 years old she came home from school asking questions about Vietnam. During our conversation I told her if she wanted to make a difference to get good grades go to college and law school and I would take her to Africa on safari if she did. Dads, be careful what you promise, she remembered and in 2007 we went to South Africa where she and her husband took 12 animals. I have had the opportunity to hunt in Montana, New Mexico, Manitoba, New Zealand, Old Mexico and South Africa, Tanzania, Scotland, Texas, Saskatchewan My passion for hunting brought me to SCI with the notion that we need to preserve hunting for future generations. The dreams of animals we didn’t take keep my hope for the future alive.

I was born and raised on a small cattle ranch in western North Dakota where I started hunting rabbits with an old single shot .22 (circa early 1900’s) of my dad’s. My dad stressed early on the importance of not wasting ammo and 1 shot kills were expected even when .22 shells were less than 50 cents a box. To this day it is still hard for me to just go plink or even practice more than a few rounds. Then as I grew up and worked on ranches in Montana I hunted mainly for meat – deer, elk and antelope. I don’t think my kids even tasted beef until they were 13-14 years old. I started hunting internationally when I retired from Exxon refinery in Billings, Montana in 1999. I celebrated with a moose hunt in Alaska. Then people I met through Safari Club recommended hunts in Russia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Argentina and Australia where I have hunted several times. I hunted for brown bear on Kamchatka and ibex in Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan. One of my luckiest moments was when I won the Arizona Desert Big Horn Sheep Society’s 2010 national raffle. I got my choice of 3 sheep hunts and chose a Fannin hunt in the Yukon as I already had a Dall & Rocky Mountain Bighorn. While in the Yukon I filled a Yukon slam with the sheep, a great Mountain Caribou, a 60” moose and a 6 ½’ grizzly bear – in 13 days! I have enjoyed several of these hunts with my son and daughter. My son and I really enjoy hunting together and both of us got good black bears in northwestern Alberta in May 2012. I encourage people to join SCI as I did. You too can go to these places and hunt if you save your dollars and shop for your hunts. The contacts I have made through Safari Club have helped make it possible for me.

Darrell is a custom riflesmith and International Shooting Coach. He has done consulting work for several manufacturers in the firearms industry. Darrell is a frequent seminar speaker at SCI conventions sharing his knowledge on Hunter Survival as well as Long Range Shooting. Darrell holds several patents in the firearms industry and was an early pioneer in reticle technology in rifle scopes. His company Holland’s Shooters Supply manufactures a broad selection of hunting and shooting gear. When he is not working in the shop, Darrell can be found hunting big game animals in the US and abroad.

Jerry grew up in Minnesota where began hunting with his dad at 11 years old. His dad taught him how to shoot, track deer, and navigate through the thick Minnesota woods using a compass. Jerry's interest in hunting grew and he also has hunted other big game. He hunted bear for the first time in Canada in 2019. He also likes bird hunting including ducks, geese, pheasants and ruffed grouse. Jerry graduated from Marion University with a bachelors degree in management and minors in information systems management and marketing. He also completed the Purdue University Professional Management Institute and Institute for Insurance Management. Jerry resides in Laurel Montana where he is close to many outdoor activities year around.

I am Tanya Critelli from Billings, Montana. I have always watched family and friends hunt and fish. Now into my ladder years, I am finally able to participate. I love being out in nature and joined SCI to help preserve and protect what we enjoy today. I want my children, grandchildren, and future generations to enjoy the privileges we do today.