A 501(c)4 organization, the Western Montana Chapter of SCI has funded numerous education, conservation and humanitarian efforts over the years. These efforts are made possible through the generous support of our members and interested businesses and organizations. 100% of our income is used by SCI with over 70% staying here locally (click here for a listing of projects undertaken by the Western Montana SCI Chapter in the last fiftenn years).

Education
What are we doing today? Through the SCIF Sables, the Western Montana Chapter has placed, and continues to place, Hands-on-Wildlife (formally Safari-in-a-Box) educational tools. What is a Hands-on-Wildlife? It is a hands-on kindergarten through 12th grade educational learning tool for anyone who has a desire to educate others about wildlife and habitat. It gives teachers and others who work with young people resources and ideas to introduce youth to important concepts of habitat, wildlife management, and impacts resulting from human and wildlife interactions. For many, the kit is the gateway to appreciation of the outdoor world and provides their only contact with a wild animal.

The Western Montana Chapter also continues to support the SCI Foundation's American Wilderness Leadership Schools by sponsoring local teachers to attend this enriching educational program. The program introduces participants to the complexity of environmental and wildlife management issues, and the shooting sports (rifle, pistol, trap, muzzleloader, and box) with an emphasis on firewrm safety and use. College education units are provided. If you are interested in learning more about Sables, please contact Bonita Smith at 406.589.3948.

Do you have a program or education effort that you would like to suggest? Please contact us at info@westernmtsci.org with your idea.

Humanitarian
What are we doing today? No humanitarian efforts are currently underway.

Do you have a program or humanitarian effort that you would like to suggest? Please contact us at info@westernmtsci.org with your idea.

Conservation
What are we doing today? No conservations efforts are currently underway though we are considering a goat transplant.

Do you have a program or conservation effort that you would like to suggest? Please contact us at info@westernmtsci.org with your idea.