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VOLUME 29,Camp ISSUE 9 TalkOCTOBER 2016 DSC Joins International Conservation Congress DSC, admitted as a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature in 2015, attended and participated in the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Congress produced The Hawaii Commitment, a statement of the IUCN Programme for 2017-2020. Many diverse topics and issues were discussed, and nearly 100 motions were proposed for adoption. In the early stages of the Congress, panel and focus group discussions were conducted on matters ranging from the profoundly successful North America Waterfowl Management Plan to managing fresh water resources and protection of threatened flora and fauna. DSC extends its gratitude to the IUCN and the Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Committee (SULi) for the Herculean efforts Advocating for hunting and behind the organization of the Congress and programs. sustainable use at the IUCN While there are obviously some philosophical and practical IN THIS ISSUE World Congress in Hawaii in disagreements, often deep-rooted, among the members of President’s Letter...... 3 September 2016 are (from left to IUCN, the common bond is the undeniable commitment to Hunting Feature...... 6 right) John Jackson, Conservation conservation of nature, which was present and at the forefront of Obituary...... 9 Force; Dan Ashe, U.S. Fish and Trophy Room Tour...... 9 Wildlife Service; Allen Moore, every aspect of the Congress. Chapter News...... 10 DSC President; Shane Mahoney, DSC looks forward to actively engaging in IUCN projects and Membership Drive...... 11 Conservation Visions; Ben Carter, policy meetings leading up to the World Conservation Congress Table Sponsors...... 12 DSC Executive Director. to be held in 2020. CT Schedule of Events...... 13 Trophy Awards...... 14 Photo Competition...... 16 Member Offer...... 18 ISSUES AT HAND Banquet Registration...... 19 Hotel Reservations...... 22 Other issues pertinent to hunting were tackled at the WCC, including: Artist of the Year...... 24 • A motion against hunting of captive bred lion in South Africa called for legislation against Auction Highlights...... 25 the practice. New Members...... 39 • Another highly debated motion seeks to ban all lead ammunition worldwide. A coalition of Classifieds...... 40 hunting advocates were able to amend key wording, limiting the motion to the “phasing Reloading...... 42 out” of lead “shot” in “wetlands” and “ammunition” to other areas where it is a “particular risk” to scavengers but only when it is feasible, and an alternative has been developed. The final motion is a far cry from all ammunition. • The Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Specialist Group of the Species Survival Commission of IUCN (SULi) held a Knowledge Café with individuals from divergent organizations. They were surprised to learn how much they agree, and may be able to join forces in the future on common issues. Source: Conservation Force, Oct. 2016. www.biggame.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/dallassafariclub Twitter: UPCOMING Meetings DSC Media @DSCNEWSCENTER Dallas Safari Club @officialdsc RSVP to DSC Office at 972-980-9800 or [email protected] Monthly Meetings are $35 per person, $45 day of event and for walk-ins Instagram: @officialdsc OCTOBER 20 NOVEMBER 10 DECEMBER 15 Larry Weishuhn Ivan Carter Monthly Meeting/Holiday Party Royal Oaks Country Club Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel 7915 Greenville Ave, Dallas 75231 900 E. Lookout, Richardson, TX 75082
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT CampTalk
CAMP TALK PRODUCTION STAFF Hunter Advocacy is Conservation Ben F. Carter III, Publisher Jay Ann Cox, Ph.D, Editor in Chief Terri Lewis, Associate Editor y the time you receive this issue of Camp Talk, hunting will be in full gear in North Terry Blauwkamp, Reloading Editor Crystal Allison, Membership & Circulation America. I hope everyone is out enjoying the outdoors and keeping safe in the field. Cameron Kuenzer, Social Media Manager BIn May of this year, I shared with you our plans to attend the IUCN Congress held in @ Graphics, Art and Production Nieman Printing, Printing September and to give you a report. The cover article will give you some details of the Safari Classics Productions, meetings. Online Media Services For my report, let me start with a thanks to the Sustainable Use group known as SULi, DSC STAFF Shane Mahoney, and Rosie Cooney, for helping us become members of the IUCN and also Ben F. Carter III, Executive Director Terri L. Lewis, Exhibits Manager guiding us during the Congress. With over 16,000 people and over 160 countries there, Jay Ann Cox, Ph.D, Director of Publications to say it was overwhelming is an understatement. Richard Cheatham, Ben Carter and I & Digital Media Lori Stanford, Auctions Manager spent countless hours attending meetings, “knowledge cafés,” and discussion panels. The Kamille Martin, Auctions Assistant knowledge we gained there, the contacts, and just our presence to represent hunters around Lynda Rexrode-Adams, Convention Events Manager the world was vital. Amy Brown, Convention Events Assistant What I learned is 95 percent of organizations and people do not hate hunting or hunters. In Ben Kimmel, Events Manager Crystal Allison, Membership Manager/DSC 100 fact, we have a lot of allies. What we need to continue to do is collect the information across Barri Murphy, Executive Assistant/ the globe that show how hunting is vital for conservation and for enhancing species around Grants Manager Kim Rappleye, Chapter Development the world. The DSC and DSCF through continued grants are making sure this information is Tyler Williams, Exhibits Assistant being compiled along with the scientific data to support hunting and sustainable use. Christina Juarez, Receptionist Finally, it was great to hear the high level of interest the members of IUCN cared about the For advertising opportunities and rates, contact Jay Ann Cox at [email protected], (972) 980-9800. people and communities as part of the economic and environmental system. I loved the fact it was vital in their eyes to protect not just wildlife and fauna, but also the local economies. OFFICERS Allen Moore, President We learned a lot at the 2016 Congress and look forward to all the good things that will Karl Evans, Immediate Past President come out of the meetings and also attending the next Congress in 2020. Craig Nyhus, President Elect John Eads, CPA, Treasurer Go hunting and support DSC. It makes a difference! Rebecca Evans, Secretary DIRECTORS 2014-2017 2015-2018 2016-2019 David Allison Tori Nayfa Charlie Barnes John Patterson Mike McKinney Mark Little David J. Sams Rod Wooley Jim Tolson Allen Moore President, Dallas Safari Club VICE PRESIDENTS Amy Callender Mark Rose Scott Tobermann Chris Hudson Bob Scott Carol Wooley Darren LaSorte Deadlines for Publications APHA LIAISON David Oakes Jerry Mumfrey Game Trails Due Date / Projected Mailing Date DSC-PAC CHAIRMAN Fall August 10 / September 30 M. Lance Phillips Convention October 1 / December 1 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY Spring February 10 / April 10 Steve Weinberg Summer May 10 / July 10 CONSERVATION SOCIETY LIAISON Brent Karrington Camp Talk Due Date / Projected Mailing Date March to December issues 1st day of month prior to issue / 10th of month of issue January-February combined issue December 10 / January 20 13709 Gamma Road • Dallas, TX 75244 USA Phone 972-980-9800 • Fax 972-980-9925 NOTE: Editorial submissions received by the due date for a specific issue may run in a later issue, Email: [email protected] Website: www.biggame.org depending on publishing needs at that time. Unsolicited submissions in digital format (article, photos Advertising inquiries, letters and stories are welcome. and caption list) are welcome at any time via email. Queries and pitches are also accepted, and are best Dallas Safari Club reserves the right not to publish, or submitted via email. ALL submissions must be in digital format, unless otherwise specified. For more to edit for content and length. The views expressed in Camp Talk are expressly those of the author and editorial guidelines, or further information, contact Editor in Chief, [email protected]. are not necessarily those of Dallas Safari Club, its members, employees or assigns.
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HUNTING FEATURE
Zebra/Snake BY MONTY HUDSON
t had been another terrific hunt at Omalanga Safari’s Mopane Camp just south of the Etosha National Park in northern Namibia. All the miles, all Ithe sweat, and all the patience had been rewarded with a great trophy and an even better memory. Full time PH and sometime hockey fan Gunter Schwalm is a patient teacher and a pleasure to hunt with. He always gives me the “why” the animals are doing whatever it is they are doing, and I end up learning something unexpected. A Hartmann’s zebra hunt in northern Namibia, in thick thorn bush, is not a lazy hunter’s game. October temperatures hovered around 93 degrees, and the stalking was tough work − but the best kind of work. It is the kind where Niki the Jagdhund sweat drips into your eyes and your legs burn from standing still and then moving ever so slowly over rough ground. We could hear the zebra, we could smell the zebra, but for such a long time, we could not see the zebra. The something of combat, and therefore fear. It’s just a stallions managed to elude us for days, though previous hunts in the same cobra. I can handle this. No big deal. Right? area had yielded exceptional Burchell’s zebra and impala, with only fleeting Sadly, a life of military experience abandoned glimpses of a Hartmann’s. me quickly. For a moment, I fought the urge to Finally, a steady wind, a careful stalk to water and there he stood, 75 steps dance and squeal like a little girl, then I gave in and a trigger squeeze away. The Mauser M03, apparently tired of being carried and kind of ran in place. I’m certain I looked like and ready for the rack, spoke quickly, and the old stallion’s fighting days were a pale middle-aged version of a drum major at a over. A bit more sweat and we loaded the stallion into the back of the cruiser halftime show. Meanwhile, the zebra snake at my and headed to camp, very happy and very thirsty. feet was nearly two meters in length, thoroughly Skinning complete, we arrived at Mopane Camp just at dark-thirty, our unhappy and completely uninvited. He was, eyes still adjusting to the dim light as we entered the lapa, which is open on thankfully, quite distracted by Niki, who darted in the south side to the bush and a waterhole view. As we dropped our gear and and out, snapping and snarling. Have I mentioned made a beeline toward the bar, terrier Niki snarled with an intensity I had how much I love this dog? never heard before. Looking down, my heart pounded into overdrive, and I I was suddenly very busy − yelling at the dog, felt a wee desire to dampen my UnderArmor. I was standing next to a very running in place, and frantically searching for an angry spitting cobra (also known as a zebra snake). anti-cobra weapon − when I noticed shoes flying Hmm... what now, sir? Flight or fight? I’m a lifelong military officer, and past my head. How odd. The dog was ignoring they told us never allow yourself to be surprised. Having said that, I do know me − she must speak Afrikaans. And the flying shoes? The shoes were followed shortly by pots, kitchen utensils and pieces of firewood. Margaret, our Damara cook, emerged from the kitchen and launched everything within reach at the snake. Seeing the evildoer flare its head and spit venom into Niki’s eyes; I knew I had to stop dancing and do something slightly more useful. Always a thinker, I called on my considerable experience from watching “Wild Kingdom”, put my sunglasses back on (to protect those pilot eyes), and declared war on the snake with the only weapon within reach − an autographed hockey stick given to my PH by a celebrity client. Hockey sticks are fairly rare in Namibia. It is not exactly a hotbed of hockey action. How I got this rare weapon in my hand, I am not entirely sure, but I’d like to officially thank the NHL and the unnamed client / hockey player. I would also like to express my regret for any damage I may have caused to the stick, the bar, the pool table, the floor tile and my Author with nice zebra. dignity as I wailed away at the snake.
6 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG This had become very personal. “The snake” is such an impersonal term. Let’s call him Fred. I am not an advocate of indiscriminate snake killing, but if said reptile invades your bar, hurts your dog and is actively attempting to bite you? Let’s just say I felt fully authorized to dispatch the creature at hand with extreme prejudice. It was time for a face-off. I was motivated, if not fearless, but seemed to be hitting everything except Fred. Niki was barking, Fred spitting and striking, Margaret screaming, and I was furiously whacking away with a hockey stick while wearing sunglasses in the beautiful African twilight. The full October moon was incredible and provided just enough light. I was thinking, “Windhoek Lager, I really like Windhoek Lager.” As usual in my life, I was brought from my reverie by a woman’s voice a few feet behind me. “The snake! HIT THE SNAKE!” At last, I connected solidly with old Fred’s head, and the power play came to an end. I relearned a few things at the bar that night. First, in Africa, you are never really out of the bush. Next, whether it’s a zebra stallion or a zebra snake, when you least expect it, expect it. Third, dogs are a gift from heaven. Milk is the best eye wash to get cobra venom out of a dog’s eyes. Use it liberally. (Niki recovered her sight). Fourth, my slap shot needs work. I am never getting a call from the Dallas Stars begging me to go pro. CT A good harvest on zebra for this safari!
BIGGAME.ORG OCTOBER 2016 | 7 8 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG Trophy Room Tour Thursday, November 3rd Come enjoy an evening of touring, dinner, libations, stories and good times with your fellow members and guests! This year, our tour will be at Sam and April Spicer’s home. 6 p.m. Meet at DSC Office 6:30 p.m. Buses leave DSC Office for the Sam Spicer home Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks served 9 p.m. Buses return to DSC Office Any cancellations after Oct. 28 and no shows will be charged. Space is Limited! This event always fills early so make reservations today! The cost of this incredible evening is only $50 per person. Call (972) 980-9800 or email [email protected].
Matt Graham, 43 Convention Update Banquet Deadlines for Adventure, It is with great sadness that we report that in Jan. 5-8, 2017 September, longtime DSC member, supporter, and convention vendor Matt Graham has Friday, Oct 28 Last day to register as a Table Sponsor and passed from a sudden heart attack at his home be eligible for benefits in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. Matt was famous in Australian hunting circles Thursday, Dec 1 Anyone purchasing Life Member Breakfast and has hosted many DSC members over the tickets by Dec. 1, 2016 will be entered into a years into his remote Hunt Australia wilderness drawing for a 2,000 auction credit towards any Life Member Breakfast auction item. camps. Must be present to win “Matt’s passing is hitting the hunting world hard,” says DSC contributor, and longtime Thursday, Dec 1 After December 1, Banquet ticket prices will friend Dave Fulson. “Matt was a one of a kind be subject to a late registration fee character. His sense of humor was legendary, Monday, Dec 19 Last day to purchase Banquet tickets and he made friends wherever he went. Those who knew Matt will remember his love of the Friday, Dec 23 Cancellations or refunds will no longer be remote outback, his easy going personality, accepted and his love of hunting and introducing clients Tuesday, Jan 3, 2017 Banquet tickets can be purchased, based to the unique charm of his beloved Australian on availability, on site at the Kay Bailey bush. I will miss him dearly, as will all who knew Hutchison Convention Center and loved him.” Matt is survived by his wife Millie, sons Harry, Do you still need to reserve a hotel room for the convention? Lewis, and daughter Lilly, as well as his sister Don’t delay! Nichole. See page 22 for details.
BIGGAME.ORG OCTOBER 2016 | 9 CHAPTER NEWS
Chapter Growth: It’s Happening! BY KIM RAPPLEYE
SC has recently doubled their chapter network. We’ve grown from two Dto four chapters, in just a few short months. Austin and South Texas are Welcome to DSC the two most recent additions to the DSC Chapter family. Both Chapters are boasting membership of more than 100, and both Chapters are well into the South Texas planning stages for their inaugural fundraising banquets. DSC welcomes the latest group to join DSC has a very novel approach to the Chapter system. The Chapters are the its chapter affiliate program − DSC ones who decide where their hard-earned money is spent. They personally South Texas. The recent addition direct the spending of 95 percent of their net proceeds toward projects of their marks the fourth chapter to join DSC choosing. All projects fulfill the mission of DSC on the local level, or in some in their vision of a society that values cases, worldwide. wildlife, engages in its conservation, Our Chapters are made up of passionate hunters. We make no apologies for and understands and supports the hunting, and we are as equally passionate about the projects we fund. There is role of well-regulated hunting in the simply no better way to bond with other hunters, to make a difference in the sustainable use of wild resources. local communities, to preserve this great heritage of hunting, and to have a ton The new chapter consists of 128 of fun. members with at least 40 Life Members. I have several other groups who are in various stages of completing the DSC South Texas offers sportsmen Chapter submission paperwork, and the reality of the next doubling will be and women an avenue to connect with here before we know it. DSC holds the core values and mission that unites our each other in a variety of events, such Chapters, and in fact, holds our entire membership together. With this strong as their dove shoot and dinner planned mission and passion for making a difference, it is no wonder the DSC Chapter for early October. Also, a bourbon- network is going to explode and become a force in the conservation arena. tasting event featuring a speaker from For a detailed account of the DSC Chapter Network and what it is we do, The Hunting Report is tentatively set for please visit: https://www.biggame.org/chapter/ for a short informative video. If late October. you have questions about forming a Chapter in your area, please contact me at “DSC South Texas brings together [email protected] for further information. CT some of the most passionate members from across south Texas to commit to our mission of protecting our hunting heritage,” said DSC Chapter Development Coordinator Kim Rappleye. “It is evident that others share the same interests and desire to ensure the future of wildlife and its conservation. We welcome this new group into the chapter family.” “DSC South Texas was started with a group of people who have a compelling desire to be actively involved in supporting DSC and its mission on a more local level,” said DSC South Texas Chapter President Sean McNelis. “We are a close network of similarly-minded hunters who enjoy each other’s company over fun social events while supporting hunters’ rights, conservation, anti-poaching and A lively group joined together to plan the inaugural fundraising banquet for DSC education initiatives.” South Texas.
10 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG THIRD QUARTER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Russell Prickly Pear Birdshooter™ For Maximum Protection in Snake and Thorn Country
In answer to dozens of requests from bird and deer hunting customers, Russell Moccasin developed a new birdshooting boot that is ideally suited for hunting in snake, thorn and cactus country. The new Russell Prickly PearBirdshooter, fashioned from luxurious chocolate brown Weathered Oak leather, is a triple vamp boot, fully lined with patented, wearable Turtleskin® SnakeArmor, providing maximum protection from snake bites and invasive thorns, (lab tested and certified snake resistant by Jim Harrison of the Kentucky Wildlife Zoo). The Prickly Pear Birdshooter is available with a tough molded toe cap, to provide added wear and abrasion resistance. Standard is a Newporter sole with a cushion wedge midsole; 12-inch height for added lower leg protection from thorns and snakes; heel counters for extra stability; fully leather lined in Aqua Tanned leather for comfort. Black lacing studs are standard to hasten lacing. Custom made to fit your foot and leg so the Prickly Pear is more comfortable to wear and less bulky than traditional snake boots. The Prickly Pear Birdshooter takes the worry out of hunting hostile environs... so you can concentrate on your shooting.
Encourage your friends, family and coworkers to join in support of the DSC Mission – Conservation, Education and Hunter Advocacy. Be sure to remind new members to list YOU as their “Sponsor” when completing an application to be entered in the drawing. Visit www.biggame.org/membership for more information.
BIGGAME.ORG OCTOBER 2016 | 11 CONVENTION NEWS
Adventure Banquet Table Host Sponsors As of Press Time
Allison, Miller, Lyon and Fuller Karl and Rebecca Evans Scan Texas M. Runnels Investments LTD Ben and Cindy Barnett Mark and Peggy Rose -Living Earth Dr. and Mrs. Tim Archer Parker Straus, LLP Ahlberg and Ribman Family Patterson, Nayfa,Eads, Swisher & Chamblee All-Tex Supply, Inc. Puckett, Kielwasser, Scott and Paolucci Brays Island Ross, Nicole and Wyman Jackson Chilton and Speegle Royal Flushed Curtis Jones Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Desi Steckley SRH Landscapes DSC SouthTexas Steve and Libby Maus -Nautilus Group Game Trackers Africa -Byron and Janet Hodge Steve Vobach Harry and Lea McGee Wooley, Tobermann, Foltz, Reddy, Reeves, McGehee
DALLAS SAFARI CLUB ON TELEVISION
Dallas Safari Club sponsors the following television programs. Watch for DSC ads and features each week!
DSC’s Tracks Across Africa — Outdoor Channel Hornady’s Dark and Dangerous — Sportsman Channel DSC’s Trailing the Hunter’s Moon — Sportsman Channel Trijicon’s World of Sports Afield— Sportsman Channel Under Wild Skies Tony Makris — NBC Sports
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DATE EVENT VENUE Tuesday, January 3 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Exhibitor Registration & Move In Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Wednesday, January 4 8:00 am - 6:00 Exhibitor Registration & Move In Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 3:00 pm - 4:00 YWCE Meeting – Dallas Ecological Foundation Omni Dallas Hotel – Arts District 7- Level 2 6:30 pm - 10:00 Welcome Party & Auction Gilley’s Dallas (off site venue) The J. J. Malek South Pacific Grand Slam wardA Outfitter of the earY Award 5:30 pm The Weatherby Award Cocktails & Silent Auction Omni Dallas Hotel – Dallas Ballroom Foyer – Level 3 7:00 pm The Weatherby Award Dinner & Live Auction Omni Dallas Hotel – Dallas Ballroom – Level 3 Thursday, January 5 7:00 am - 9:00 Exhibitor Breakfast Omni Dallas Hotel – Dallas Ballroom – Level 3 9:00 am - 5:30 Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 9:00 am - 3:00 YWCE – Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 9:00 am - 5:30 Silent Auction Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 5:30 pm - 6:00 Banquet Registration and Cocktail Reception Omni Dallas Hotel – Dallas Ballroom Foyer – Level 3 6:00 pm - 10:00 Evening Banquet Omni Dallas Hotel – Dallas Ballroom – Level 3 Conklin Award Dixie Yeatts Award of Excellence Dave Baxter Literary Award 5:30 pm - midnight Big Bull Exhibitor Lounge Omni Dallas Hotel – Katy Trail Ballroom – Level 2 Friday, January 6 7:00 am - 9:00 Exhibitor Breakfast Omni Dallas Hotel – Dallas Ballroom – Level 3 9:00 am - 5:30 Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 11:00 am - 4:30 Seminars Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 9:00 am - 5:30 Silent Auction Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 10:30 am - 3:00 Ladies Luncheon & Auction Omni Dallas Hotel – Trinity Ballroom – Level 3 Entertainment: The Inside Out Band 4:00 pm - 5:30 Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Chairman’s Club Reception Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Room TBD 5:30 pm - 6:00 Banquet Registration & Cocktail Reception Omni Dallas Hotel – Dallas Ballroom Foyer – Level 3 6:00 pm - 11:00 Evening Banquet Omni Dallas Hotel – Dallas Ballroom – Level 3 Colin Caruthers Young Hunter Award Educator of the Year Award Peter H. Capstick Hunting Heritage Award 5:30 pm - midnight Big Bull Exhibitor Lounge Omni Dallas Hotel – Katy Trail Ballroom – Level 2 Saturday, January 7 7:00 am - 9:00 Exhibitor Breakfast Omni Dallas Hotel – Dallas Ballroom – Level 3 8:00 am - 10:00 Life Member Breakfast & Auction Omni Dallas Hotel – Trinity Ballroom – Level 3 Special Guest Speaker: George Severence, Navy SEAL 9:00 am - 5:30 Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 9:00 am - 5:30 Silent Auction Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 11:00 am - 4:30 Seminars Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 12:00 pm - 2:00 CIC Cocktail Reception Omni Dallas Hotel – Katy Trail Ballroom – Level 2 5:30 pm - 6:00 Banquet Registration & Cocktail Reception Omni Dallas Hotel – Dallas Ballroom Foyer – Level 3 6:00 pm - 11:00 Evening Banquet Omni Dallas Hotel – Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Outstanding Hunter Achievement Award (OHAA) 11:00 pm - 2:00 After Hours Reception Omni Dallas Hotel – Trinity Ballroom – Level 3 Entertainment: The Inside Out Band 5:30 pm - midnight Big Bull Exhibitor Lounge Omni Dallas Hotel – Katy Trail Ballroom – Level 2 Sunday, January 8 7:00 am - 9:00 Exhibitor Breakfast Omni Dallas Hotel – Dallas Ballroom – Level 3 9:00 am - 3:00 Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 9:00 am - 3:00 Silent Auction Item Payment & Collection Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 3:00 Show & Exhibit Hall Closes Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 3:00 pm - 10:00 Exhibitor Move Out Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 10:00 Exhibit Hall Locked Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
BIGGAME.ORG OCTOBER 2016 | 13 MEMBER NEWS
DSC is pleased to celebrate the experience and the joy of hunting by presenting 2017 Member awards to its members once a year. As judged by a panel of expert volunteers, prizes Trophy Awards are awarded for the best trophies by region, size and species, with special categories for archery, youth and ladies. To enter, contestants must provide the following:
If the entries are • Completed Member Trophy Awards Form for each animal entered, available on the DSC website under “Awards” from the home page. incomplete or not received by the deadline, they • A field photo, preferably digital, of you with your trophy will be carried over to • $30 entry fee for each animal entered by Dec. 15; final deadline Dec. 27 (with next year’s competition. late fee). Complete rules and forms • A score sheet for each animal entered can be found online at • B&C scores are admissible for North American game. www.biggame.org. For more information, call Field photos of you and your trophy will be displayed in the Trophy Award (972) 980-9800 or email or Membership area during the convention, and winners will be awarded at an upcoming monthly meeting and listed in a subsequent issue of Camp Talk. [email protected] We hope more DSC members will participate in this year’s trophy awards so we can celebrate hunting success. CT
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DSC Photography Competition
hotography is one of the best ways to show Submission forms are on the DSC website: others the values and necessity of hunting www.biggame.org/awards/photography-competition/ Pand wildlife management. This year’s • Photos must be made during this year. Photography Competition is open to • Entries must be made by the photographers DSC members of all ages. Entries are themselves, rather than by the photo accepted as long as photography is not subjects. part of your profession. Qualifying • Each photo must be a maximum of 8mb, entries received in time will be shown 300dpi. in slideshows during the January 2017 • Entries must be submitted by e-mail only. convention. – Please save the image as There are five categories for which you CategoryFirstnameLastname (Example: E-mail photos can apply with your photos: LandscapeJohnDoe1 or LandscapeJohnDoe2 • Wildlife • Hunting or OtherSuzySmith1). and forms to: – Subject line should read, PHOTO COMPETITION [email protected] • Landscape • Other • Fishing Final deadline is Remember, judging is based on the quality January 31, 2017 There will be a winner in each category, and an (impact, composition, and lighting) of your photo, Overall Grand Prize Winner, selected from among not the quality of the animal. Please submit respectful the category winners. Winners will be announced photos. CT at the April 2017 DSC monthly meeting. For more information, call Barri (972) 980-9800.
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16 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG MEMBER NEWS
DSC Vice President and Adventure Co Chair Rod Wooley competed in the NRA National Championship level action silhouette match, held in July in Raton, New Mexico. Out of 164 competitors, Rod won the first big bore match.
BIGGAME.ORG OCTOBER 2016 | 17 MEMBER OFFER
Life Member Benefits
As a token of appreciation for the commitment to DSC, each new Life Member receives a complimentary pin, luggage tags, car window and bumper stickers as well as an engraved Puma knife and sheath, and a handsome ball cap.
Of special interest, available for purchase, are the Life Name Badge $10 Member ring and a plastic magnetic backed name Life Member Ring $395 ($200 deposit required to badge. order, add sales tax, if shipped in Texas)
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Banquet CONVENTION NEWS registration now open! Reserve your tables today at www.biggame.org/ Hotel Reservation convention Reminder
At press time, the hotel block for the DSC IMPORTANT NOTE: No other housing Omni Dallas Convention Center show still has plenty of availability (though companies are authorized by DSC nor have Hotel – Host Hotel the Omni is sold out for Thursday through they contracted to assist DSC. You may receive Hyatt Regency Downtown Saturday nights). Hotel reservations for our contact from other companies, claiming to be Aloft Downtown DSC Convention can be made by going calling on DSC’s behalf. If you choose to book Magnolia Downtown your hotel reservation through their company, to our link on our website, www.biggame. Adolphus Downtown org/convention/hotel-reservations. Choose do so at YOUR OWN RISK. In the past, there Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown either EXHIBITOR or ATTENDEE links. have been times when others have used these Crowne Plaza Downtown (There is no difference in the availability companies and have had their rooms cancelled of rooms – this is simply a way for DSC to without notice. Upon arrival at the show, there Homewood Suites Downtown track attendance.) were no rooms available and no refund possible. Marriott City Center Downtown Any contact regarding your hotel DSC has no recourse with these companies and Westin Dallas Downtown reservation will be from DSC Staff or cannot assist you when problems occur. This is Springhill Suites Downtown from Connections Housing staff. The why we recommend you book your rooms by Fairmont Downtown emails will be from [name]@biggame.org, going to our website and following the link via Sheraton Suites Market Center [email protected], dsc@ the Passkey system. Courtyard Marriott Market Center connectionshousing.com or [name]@ At right is a list of hotels where we suggest you Fairfield Inn Market Center book your stay. CT connectionshousing.com. Hilton Anatole Market Center Holiday Inn Market Center For a map, visit the Convention page at www.biggame.org.
Life Member Nomination Deadline Extended Breakfast DSC OUTFITTER OF THE YEAR Speaker Presented by Ladies Luncheon
Announced Purpose: To recognize outfitters who have continuously given exceptional DSC has selected the Life support to Dallas Safari Club. Member Breakfast speaker Criteria: Consideration of candidates will be based on the following criteria: for 2017: George Severence 1. Membership in Dallas Safari Club is a 20-year veteran Navy 2. Exhibitor of Dallas Safari Club SEAL, avid outdoorsman 3. Promotion of women and youth in the outdoors and devoted supporter of the 4. Contributes and donates to the Ladies Luncheon and/or Dallas Safari Club Second Amendment. For the Who may nominate: Any DSC member in good standing may nominate past several years, George has an outfitter by sending the nomination form to DSC Headquarters by been mentoring youth on hunts September 30 of any given year. The nominator must have firsthand through a partnership with the knowledge and experience with the nominee. Nomination form is attached, Chapman Ranch in Texas. may be obtained from the DSC office or downloaded from our website, This event is exclusively for www.biggame.org. Life Members of DSC, and will be held Jan. 7, 2017 at the Omni DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 31, 2017 BY 5PM. Dallas Hotel. Please respond to [email protected] if you have any questions.
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CONVENTION NEWS Peter Blackwell as Artist of the Year tradition since 2002, DSC chooses an outstanding outdoor wildlife artist who exhibits dedication to Aconservation, outdoor education and hunting as DSC Artist of the Year. For 2017, DSC has selected Peter Blackwell of Kenya for his ability to bring wildlife to life through his fresh and innovative paintings. “Peter’s artwork captures the landscape and wildlife of a place that many of our members have come to call a second home,” said DSC Executive Director Ben Carter. “For years, Peter has been generous in donating his works to DSC to help raise money for our conservation efforts. His dedication to his craft and his love of wildlife and wild places is certainly deserving of this recognition.” This honor includes a special promotion for the artist during the 2017 DSC Convention in Dallas as well as one of Blackwell’s paintings being featured on the cover of DSC’s Convention issue of Game Trails magazine. The artist will be presented with an award at the convention’s prominent Wednesday night banquet. Blackwell joins a long list of artists acclaimed as the DSC Artist of the Attendees will have the opportunity to see and purchase Blackwell’s art, Year, including Jan Martin McGuire, John Seerey-Lester, along with many other outdoor artists’ works. View his work and meet Peter John Banovich and Kobus Möller. CT in Booth #3107.
About the Artist Kenyan born, Peter Blackwell has been intrigued by Africa’s environments and its exceptional diversity all his life. Raised on a remote farm in Northern Kenya, the African bush was Peter’s outdoor arena for entertainment and learning. Formally educated in England, where he received a degree in Graphic Design, Peter was keen to return to his roots to pursue a career not related to the advertising world, but to focus on the bush and continue on a lifetime interest − wildlife painting. Virtually self-taught in the area of fine art, Peter built up a reputation as a watercolor artist, specializing in birds, gaining acclaim for his ability to bring to life his feathered subjects, with incredible character interpretations, distinctive detail to bold and iridescent colors and the fine intricate work of precise feathering. Gradually, Peter included animals and landscapes as well as oils and acrylics into his portfolio, all with the same great care and individuality as his bird pieces. Today, he centers his attention on all the aspects of the African landscape. His originals range from pieces only a few inches in dimensions to several feet, in mixed mediums. Peter spends many weeks of the year in the bush, where he not only obtains the reference material necessary to create his works, but also to study his subjects. His painting style, though realistic, also suggests an unconventional flavor as he constantly strives to create original works that are anatomically accurate, yet at the same time are fresh and innovative. Shadows and golden light, so much a part of the African make-up is of particular interest to him, and play key roles in his work. Also a professional photographer, Peter finds his photographs help not only in referencing the colors and subjects, but a photographer’s eye helps in the overall aesthetics of a painting’s layout and appeal. Each of Peter’s works is an attempt to capture even a brief glimpse of the many beauties found in the world’s natural habitats. It is his hope that each piece may strike a chord with viewers, allowing them to step into another world. Peter has been painting professionally for over 25 years. He has completed countless commissions and held over 45 successful solo shows since 1987 in Nairobi, London and across America. His work has been reproduced in limited edition prints, giclees and stationery, and has been used by several conservation groups for fundraising events. His paintings held in private and corporate collections can be found around the world, including America, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
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Getting ready for deer season? Share your harvest and help fight hunger! Did you know nearly 28 percent of Dallas County residents experience some kind of food insecurity? Did you know that your venison can reach them through the local food banks such as Tarrant Area Food Bank and North Texas Food Bank? Over the years, Hunters for the Hungry has provided over nine million servings of venison to Texans in need. Through the program, hunters can donate legally tagged, field-dressed deer at participating meat processors. The processors prepare the venison for distribution to local hunger relief agencies like food banks and food pantries. Look for the list of processors participating in the DSC Hunters for the Hungry program on www.biggame.org/ volunteer and in the November and December issues of Camp Talk.
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As a service to DSC members, we are happy to offer the Member Northern Outfitters Arctic Suit and Boots, 2XL, only used on one trip. New Bulletin Board. DEADLINE: the 1st day of the month prior to the issue $500+, sell for $250. One pair King of the Mountain heavy pants, size 40. date. Example: April 1 is the deadline for the May Camp Talk. Please New $300, sell for $150. Call for photos at 214-616-0293. August keep your information brief and send via email or an attachment to [email protected]. No placements by phone. All ads will run for three Shooting Cart by Rugged Gear, green in color. Rarely used, clean. Holds months at no charge to DSC members. If your item sells, please notify the four shotguns. Front wheel can swivel or be fixed; rear wheel brakes, DSC office for removal. If you wish to continue the ad, please send your accessory bag, four- and six-can cooler bags, rain cover. Original cost request to [email protected]. No commercial ads. Buy and sell at your $425. Will sell at bargain price of $275. Call Curt Frisbie at 214-363-5513. own risk. All sales should be conducted in compliance with federal, August state and local laws. Thanks! ~DSC Staff HUNTS WANTED/FOR SALE/AVAILABLE
FIREARMS & AMMO FOR SALE Four-Day Cast and Blast for Four in Argentina – Five nights with four days of high-volume dove shooting and Golden Dorado fishing for four guests Miscellaneous Ammo for Sale – 17 rounds of Remington Premier 338 at Parana Sunrise Hunting & Fishing Lodge in the Santa Fe Province ultra mag 250-grain Swift A-frame $45; 108 rounds of 7mm $65; 40 rounds of Argentina. Trip is available September 2016 through April 2017. Trip of 32 auto $10; 38 rounds of Winchester 338 mag 225-grain soft points includes round-trip ground transportation between Santa Fe Airport and $50; 43 rounds of federal premium 338 ultra mag 250-grain trophy-bonded Parana Sunrise Lodge, accommodations, daily maid service, all meals/ bear claws $135; 50 rounds of Winchester Double X Magnum 12-gauge beverages, alcoholic beverages, hunting/fishing guides, and field/river 3” copperplated #4 shot $45; and 36 rounds of Winchester Super X Drylok transportation for $5,000. Not included are licenses at $65/day/pp, gun 12-gauge 3” super steel BB shot $30; 43 rounds Winchester SuperX rental at $65/day/gun, shells at $14/box, gratuities, and international/ 12-gauge 2-3/4” #6 lead. Please email [email protected] or call domestic airfare. Trip dates are subject to availability. Call or email Amy 214-878-1877. October Mueller at 214-354-2493 or [email protected]. October
Custom Lawson pre-’64 Winchester Model 70 right hand .375 H & H 8,000-Acre South Texas Trophy-Deer Lease – Looking for up to two action, 23-inch barrel with muzzle break, left-handed custom thumb- management/trophy-minded hunters to join an 8,000-acre trophy deer hole, walnut stock with a 1.5 - 5 x 20 Leupold V X III 30mm illuminated lease in Laredo, Texas (Webb Co). The lease is situated in the Golden scope; 1 1/2 boxes of ammo. It has been to Africa. $2,600, plus shipping, if Triangle of South Texas, under MLD III and has been managed for the necessary. Contact David at 214-773-3480. September last eight years to produce trophy-class deer. Only nine hunters on 8,000 acres. Good South Texas brush. Protein and cottonseed fed. Good water: Merkel 470 Nitro Express 140-2 Double Rifle with Trigicon RMR reflex two large year-round lakes and water stations provided at the feeding sight. Mercury recoil suppressor, custom pad; four boxes of Hornady stations. Partially high fenced. Lots of cull-and-management deer to 500 grain, four boxes of spent brass and reloading dies. Like new, shoot. Trophy-class bucks range from 160 to 170 BC class bucks. Good never hunted. $12,800. Can email pictures. Contact Ben at 214-732-9607. dove hunting. Good senderos and roads throughout the ranch. Good safe September camp with electric, water, and septic. Lease close to Laredo to fly in and out. Guests and kids welcome. Proven trophy lease. $10,000/gun, which Dakota Arms Mdl. 76 African 416 Rigby – 24” bbl., 4+1 magazine, XXX includes one trophy buck, culls and management deer, corn, and camp walnut with 13 5/8” LOP, Wt. 9 lb. 13 oz., 30mm lever lock rings; bore is fees. For further information and pictures call or email Paul Farris at perfect, $5,500.00. Contact Doug Robets at 251-401-4392. August 214-543-3702 or [email protected]. September
VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT AND GEAR HUNTING PROPERTY/REAL ESTATE
Mathews Creed XS Bow 28” axle to axle, 330 fps, trifling five-pin release, Trophy Hunters’ Dream House – A Richard Drummond Davis Architectural six arrows Cost $1,592 for complete package; $1,195, pictures available. designed Custom Trophy Room 25’ x 44’ with 30’ center high custom- Sudden left-arm disability prevents repetitive full draw. Call or text designed beams in Preston Hollow. This home was on the 2004 Dallas 903-519-4516. October Safari Club Trophy Room Tour. Large wet bar (freezer, refrigerator, and icemaker). French brown-wood floors. Same size basement underneath 1990 Military AMGC Humvee – Diesel, 4WD, automatic, runs great, 27,000 carpeted with wine cellar, cedar closet, spa bathroom, and media room miles. This is a true off-road only Military Humvee. $16,750. Can email area; 4/4.1 on 100x200 lot; 6,745 square feet, which does not include pictures. Contact Ben at 214-732-9607. September basement (1,187sf) or quarters (441sf). $2,095,000. Contact Debbie Compound Bow: 2001 PSE Model FLASH 303 fps, Adjustable 50-70-pound Tolson-Reeder at [email protected], 214-533-6997. October draw weight. Adjustable 26-30-inch pull length. Comes with Plano case, arrows, broad heads, field tips, arm guard, two releases. Barely used. $500 Contact Tom, Life Member, at 972-365-5762. August
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Quality Taxidermy for Sale: Two huge bull elk antlers on panels – one about 360 B&C, 6x6, $289; one about 420 B&C, 7x7, $355. Two life-sized bobcats mounted on habitat bases − $350, $365, both in good condition. Award-winning competition mount of pronghorn on habitat base; excellent colors and workmanship, $335. Massive shoulder mount of Cape buffalo from Selous Reserve, Tanzania; huge box, 38-inch spread, great condition; a true dagga boy, perfect for office, restaurant, vacation home; $725. Will take credit cards. Contact Bob Harper, DSC Life Member, at 972-235-9619. October
African Blog Writer Wanted – Writer sought for African hunting safari related articles for website blog and other publications. You must have good writing and grammar skills and be a veteran of multiple African hunting safaris. Paying 10 cents per word. Contact [email protected] or call John Martins at 1-727-434-0840. September
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Summer Tune-Up BY TERRY BLAUWKAMP y first encounter this summer I removed the scope and took it back to in point of impact (POI). I had several was with a scope problem upon my local Cabela’s store showing them variations of Barnes new VorTX ammo Mreturning home from the African trip. the receipt and the “shock proof” etc. I wanted to use, but when any common I say “summer” because I live in on the box, as I figured the scope had soft point will do just fine on an impala Michigan and getting decent weather to died. They agreed and gave me a new or blesbok, I might want to use them shoot can be a bit difficult at times. By one right on the spot. instead and save my VorTX. deer season, it is too cold to sit out there In the meantime, I had replaced it I had one of the 7mm Magnums and shoot and stays pretty much that with a Leupold scope, but still was that just adored reloads with 154-grain way until late March. We go to Africa in not all that happy with the way it was Hornady InterBond bullets, but it did May so my summer of shooting is from shooting. not like my 160-grain Barnes TSX the end of May until early November. When I was fussing with the scope reloads that I would want to use on blue Upon our arrival in Johannesburg, it again, I noticed a slight “click” or wildebeest and gemsbok. seems the airline somewhere decided to movement. I may have found the The other 7mm Magnum (with see if they could destroy my nice new culprit. Sure enough, the scope and a stainless steel barrel) that was the aluminum double gun case. Somebody rings were tight, but the front of the opposite as it did not like the 154-grain apparently dropped it on the concrete one-piece base had a slight movement. InterBond but loved the 160-grain TSX, from quite a height, landing on a So I took the scope off, thinking maybe 175-grain Speer Mag Tips, 175-grain corner. It hit so hard that the rifle slid the screws had come loose. It was not Hornady RN bullets, and Federal inside the case and the barrel bowed just loose, but one would not tighten. factory 160-grain Trophy Bonded Tip out the end, plus two of the four locks The threads were stripped, and the ammo. somehow got knocked off too. Over the other screw was broken completely off. My two .300 Winchester Magnum next couple days, we replaced the locks Getting that broken screw out was no choices were a bit mixed too. I really and latches, and beat the gun case back picnic, but I replaced both screws, and wanted to use some 150-grain and into shape in our spare time. now it tightens up just fine. 16- grain Barnes VorTX and 165-grain I had a high-end Cabela’s scope on Also during the summer, I sort out all Hornady Full Boar GMX ammo. Both that gun, and I quickly field tested it my guns and loads while the weather guns shot VorTX and Full Boar loads upon arrival at the first ranch we went is good and pick out the guns to take into beautiful groups, so just “flip a to. Humm, not bad, only a couple clicks to Africa in order to fill in the permit coin” as to what gun to take. to correct to zero. application. Ann Gaines-Burrill from Eventually, I sorted out the best A week later, at the next ranch, it www.Hunterssupport.com, an exhibitor options, and will be taking the .300 took four clicks to correct. I was getting at the DSC show, will then take my Winchester Magnum as I found that I apprehensive, to say the least. After application back to South Africa and could put a one-inch square target up at the second ranch in South Africa, acquire our permits in advance. 100 yards, and shoot one of each of my we then flew back to Johannesburg I decided I wanted to take my various loads and hit the square with all and transferred to another flight to old faithful Remington M700 .338 of them. That makes it the perfect gun Namibia. Winchester Magnum, and one other to use, as I can switch ammo as needed Upon arrival, again I had to give it gun as a spare. for what animal I wish to shoot. four or five clicks to correct to zero. Question is which one to take, as I My .338 Winchester Magnum is That lasted two or three days. I checked have two 7mm Remington Magnums much the same, as I can use H4350 with it again after a couple of missed shots, to choose from plus a couple .300 200-grain Hornady Inter Lock bullets and again had to correct it. Winchester Magnums. I took all of the and 210-grain Barnes TTSX bullets that I switched my other rifle for the rest above mentioned candidates to the print so close together that no sight of the trip as it apparently had no ill range over and over to shoot all sorts correct would be needed. CT effects from being dropped. of factory ammo and handloads to see When I got home, I went to the range what seems to work the “best”. If I can be of any help to you and checked the damaged rifle again, By BEST I mean, a gun and set of feel free to write anytime to and first shot completely missed the loads that I can interchange and test [email protected]. target at 50 yards. Enough is enough, so different bullets without a big change
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MEMBER EVENTS Oct 20 .Monthly Meeting – Larry Weishuhn Royal Oaks Country Club 7915 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231 Oct 27 .Past Presidents & OHAA Dinner DSC Office Nov 3 Trophy Room Tour Sam Spicer’s Home, meet at DSC HQ Nov 10 Monthly Meeting – Ivan Carter Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel 900 East Lookout, Richardson, TX 75082 Nov 11 CS Formal Evening Park City Club, Preston Center 5956 Sherry Ln #1700, Dallas, TX 75225 Dec 5 Bag N Tag DSC Office Dec 8 .Final DSC 100 Volunteer Social Dec 15 Monthly Meeting/ Holiday Party Dec 27-28 Corporate Sponsor Insert Bag Stuffing (Attendee & Exhibitor Bags) – DSC Office