Houston, TX – Houston Safari Club (HSC) has provided a $30,000 grant to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in support of the Desert Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer and Desert Pronghorn Restoration Projects.

The HSC grant will be utilized to support the desert bighorn sheep restoration program (monitoring equipment, student monitoring and helicopter capture), as administered by the Borderlands Research Institute (BRI), in partnership with TPWD. Also being funded is the mule deer restoration project and the pronghorn restoration project, specifically relocation, monitoring, predator management and fencing modification to promote survival, production and movement.

"We are truly grateful for the generous contribution from HSC and the tireless efforts of all the dedicated partners. They are no strangers to wildlife restoration in Texas, and we appreciate their steadfast support, and most importantly, their longstanding actions on behalf of our wildlife and habitats," said Carter Smith, TPWD executive director.

The successful restoration of viable populations of these animals will support public hunting opportunities for future generations and serve as a demonstration project for effective conservation practices and methods.

"Houston Safari Club is honored to partner with TPWD and BRI. These relocation projects have proven to be an important conservation mechanism providing a successful and important part of restoring populations to their native habitat," said HSC Grant Chairman Mark King. "I can think of nothing more relevant to HSC's mission."

About Houston Safari Club
Houston Safari Club (HSC), established in 1972, is a volunteer non-profit conservation, education and sporting rights advocacy organization based in Houston, Texas. HSC works diligently to preserve the sporting heritage, support wildlife conservation and promote education, both locally and throughout the world. HSC proudly provides one of the largest scholarship programs of its kind, in conjunction with its charitable arm, the American Conservation and Education Society (ACES). Together, HSC and ACES have provided millions of dollars for conservation, education and sporting rights initiatives worldwide to ensure the longevity of the sport and the sustainability of sporting resources for generations to come. For more information, please visit our website at www.houstonsafariclub.org or call 713.623.8844.