SEPTEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER
 
SPORTSMEN ON FILM

CONGRATULATIONS TO
RENEE SNIDER
FOR HER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
AS AN
ELITE HUNTER*
Bongo
Polar Bear
HER PHILOSOPHY
"Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect. It means you've decided to see beyond life's imperfections."
 
40 - 40
Mountain hunting is tough. It takes 12 different species of free-range Ovis (sheep) to qualify for an Ovis World Slam, and 12 of free-range Capra (goat/ibex) to qualify for a Capra World Slam. A few hunters have achieved a 20 - 20; even fewer have a 30 - 30. Only one hunter has a 40 - 40: Renee Snider.
Bukhara Markhor
Hangay Argali
SOME OF HER MAJOR HUNTING AWARDS
 
The Magnum Ullmann Award
The ultimate European hunting award. There are 5 Echelons plus the top award, known as the Magnum, that requires the taking of a minimum of 46 European species. So far, only 20 hunters have qualified.
 
The Golden Malek Award
The Malek requires the successful hunting of the South Pacific 15. The Golden Malek requires that all be taken free-range and fair chase, with special rules for such South Pacific rarities as Wapiti and Whitetail. So far, only 8 hunters have qualified.  
 
The Weatherby Award
Awarded once per year by the Weatherby Foundation and considered to be the Oscar for international hunting. The Weatherby recognizes lifetime hunting achievement, outstanding support of wildlife conservation, and dedication to ethical sport hunting. Renee was the first woman selected.
Tien Shan Argali
Yakutia Snow Sheep
The Conklin Award
Originally known as "The Tough Guy Award," it became "The Tough Gal Award" when she won it.
 
Mountain Hunter Hall of Fame
The Wild Sheep Foundation's most prestigious award and reserved for those select few who are recognized as icons in the sheep hunting community.
African Elephant
Chinese Serow
OTHER NOTABLE HUNTING AWARDS
 
The Diana Award
Awarded to the Women of SCI who have excelled in international big game hunting.
 
The Pantheon Award
From Grand Slam Club Ovis in cooperation with SCI, this award requires a 30 - 30 plus the North American 29 recognized by GSCO plus the World Hunting and Conservation Award (the highest accomplishment in SCI's World Hunting Awards program). 
Marco Polo Argali
Sulieman Markhor
NEXT MONTH, ANOTHER ELITE HUNTER* WILL BE PROFILED. 
*Elite Hunter Profiles is sponsored by Sportsmen on Film, Inc. and can be accessed via www.sportsmenonfilm.com or www.elitehunterprofiles.com. The profile of a new Elite Hunter will be presented monthly, in no particular order, and without consideration of the year of each accomplishment, but the totality of accomplishments must be prolific.
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