The following organizations are considered national. They work on a national and/or international level, but also tend to have state chapters.


Safari Club International
This organization promotes hunting rights and conservation around the world. Their goal is to promote a positive image of hunters through outreach programs and wildlife conservation. They have members in over 100 countries, but the most support comes from members in the United States. The membership fee is $55 for a year, or 3-year and lifetime memberships are available. The Safari Club recognizes two Members of Congress every year at their annual convention. This year Rep. Putnam (R-FL) and Rep. Thompson (D-CA) were honored.
For more information go to www.safariclub.org

Relevant Issues: Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats, Deer and Hunting

Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Its mission is to explore and protect the wild places of the earth, to practice and promote responsible uses of resources, and to educate individuals to protect the environment. There are more than 1.3 million members involved with the Sierra Club. Although it is a national organization, the Sierra Club has many different chapters within Wisconsin and the other states. Be sure to check out the Wisconsin page for more information about events in your area. Along with living its mission, the Sierra Club is also known for endorsing congressional candidates during election time. For the 2008 election, the Club has endorsed five different congressional members/candidates: Tammy Baldwin, Ron Kind, Gwen Moore, David Obey, and Steve Kagen.
For more information visit www.sierraclub.org.

Relevant Issues: Climate Change, Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats, State Parks