Even better, I just booked the room with points.
I was able to book the residence inn right by the convention center with points. Cheaper than the same hotel through the SCI room block.
2x actually
Burn 'em if ya got 'em!
I'd say come on Wednesday. It does get busier as the week progresses.
It is good to check the difference. Normally the convention rate is better but these days there are all kinds of "rates". They change from time to time just like flight prices.
It looks like you will have to call the office next week. The Black Friday $500 off is running now. I would think that would end next week and the convention promo would be back. I'll post if I find the answer.
I called just now.... the Black Friday sale is still good - $1,000 for lifetime membership, but you still have to buy the day passes for the show.
I too am thinking of upgrading my three year to a life membership. When I go to the SCI website it is very unclear what I would get for it. Gear? Convention passes? Not very informative for a person wanting to drop $1000. Help PleaseI know we have our AH get together thread that is going to be great with @Rare Breed handling all the planning but I wanted to start another thread specific to the SCI Convention it self. This is an opportunity to ask questions or pose a complaint about convention for all of us to kick around.
Nashville has become the home of the incredible SCI Convention and it will be there for the foreseeable future. Since moving from Nevada every metric is up in attendance, total dollars raised, etc. This coming year looks to be another great one.
I serve on some SCI committees so I'll be there all week. I'll attend some but not all of the evening banquets. I certainly won't miss the finale on Saturday night featuring Little Big Town! I encourage everyone to attend at least one banquet night if for no other reason than to see how well SCI pulls off these big events. It is an incredible professional production and each night is different. Celebrities like Donald Trump Jr. are always in attendance.
I'll mention some unfortunate downsides to Convention. You need to book hotels very early to get the ones adjacent to the beautiful Music City Center and those are expensive. I know because I'm there for a week! Other hotels a bit further away are still available but don't delay! It is expensive to attend and you must be a member. This is true but it is the main fundraiser for SCI that carries the mission all year long fighting for hunters rights and keeping wild places wild. So when you buy your 4 Day pass or a ticket to an evening event it is all going to the mission we all support.
There is simply nothing like the SCI Convention and I hope you will join me and raise a glass to conservation!
Here is the link to convention:
Convention 2026 | February 18-21 | Safari Club International - Safari Club International Convention
Prepare to experience the greatest hunting show in the world!convention.safariclub.org
This is the only time I can recall the $1000 Black Friday promo. Might not want to gamble and go ahead a get it now. I can't wait to catch up with you at convention!
Right now the $500 discount is the promo. I don't remember such a deep discount before so jump on it!
Yes the best deal is right now with the $1000 lifetime membership promo. The last several years you could get one set of day passes with a LTM. Many other promos over the years.
Where do you live? I can say that TTHA is going to be bigger and better than last year. It will be an interesting time to see how it all goes!
My girlfriend and I were in Uganda last February and had an amazing hunt. Good luck!
I'm a budget African hunter 
