Safari Club International Names Georgia Governor Brian Kemp as 2026 Governor of the Year

February 10, 2026
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Safari Club International just dropped a bombshell endorsement that's got the hunting world buzzing: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is their pick for 2026 Governor of the Year. This isn't some participation trophy—SCI is honoring Kemp for his rock-solid record on wildlife conservation, expanding sportsmen's rights, and keeping public hunting lands accessible. He's funneled serious funding into the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and championed the Georgia Conservation Tax Credit, which lets donors offset state taxes while bankrolling habitat protection and outdoor programs. In a time when anti-hunting radicals are chipping away at traditions, Kemp's standing tall as a defender of the pursuits that built America's sporting heritage. Dig deeper, and this award screams volumes for the 2A community. Hunting isn't just a pastime; it's the original Second Amendment exercise, where self-defense meets self-reliance in the wild. Kemp's pro-gun bona fides—signing constitutional carry into law, fighting federal overreach on suppressors and short-barreled rifles, and shielding firearm manufacturers from activist lawsuits—align perfectly with SCI's ethos. His policies ensure hunters aren't just permitted to roam public lands but equipped with the tools to do so responsibly, from modern sporting rifles to the ammo that keeps predators in check. This nod from SCI spotlights how conservation and gun rights are intertwined: without robust 2A protections, hunting access crumbles under bureaucratic red tape and urban sprawl. The implications? A big win for pro-2A governors nationwide. As blue-state lawmakers demonize AR-15s and push meat taxes, Kemp's model proves red-state leadership can deliver for hunters, shooters, and conservationists alike. Expect this to fuel momentum in battlegrounds like Texas and Florida, where similar governors are eyeing SCI's seal of approval. For the 2A faithful, it's a reminder: vote for leaders who get it—because when public lands stay open and rights stay intact, we're all free to hunt, shoot, and thrive.

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Safari Club International just dropped a bombshell endorsement that’s got the hunting world buzzing: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is their pick for 2026 Governor of the Year. This isn’t some participation trophy—SCI is honoring Kemp for his rock-solid record on wildlife conservation, expanding sportsmen’s rights, and keeping public hunting lands accessible. He’s funneled serious funding into the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and championed the Georgia Conservation Tax Credit, which lets donors offset state taxes while bankrolling habitat protection and outdoor programs. In a time when anti-hunting radicals are chipping away at traditions, Kemp’s standing tall as a defender of the pursuits that built America’s sporting heritage.

Dig deeper, and this award screams volumes for the 2A community. Hunting isn’t just a pastime; it’s the original Second Amendment exercise, where self-defense meets self-reliance in the wild. Kemp’s pro-gun bona fides—signing constitutional carry into law, fighting federal overreach on suppressors and short-barreled rifles, and shielding firearm manufacturers from activist lawsuits—align perfectly with SCI’s ethos. His policies ensure hunters aren’t just permitted to roam public lands but equipped with the tools to do so responsibly, from modern sporting rifles to the ammo that keeps predators in check. This nod from SCI spotlights how conservation and gun rights are intertwined: without robust 2A protections, hunting access crumbles under bureaucratic red tape and urban sprawl.

The implications? A big win for pro-2A governors nationwide. As blue-state lawmakers demonize AR-15s and push meat taxes, Kemp’s model proves red-state leadership can deliver for hunters, shooters, and conservationists alike. Expect this to fuel momentum in battlegrounds like Texas and Florida, where similar governors are eyeing SCI’s seal of approval. For the 2A faithful, it’s a reminder: vote for leaders who get it—because when public lands stay open and rights stay intact, we’re all free to hunt, shoot, and thrive.

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