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VOLUME 29,Camp ISSUE 10 TalkNOVEMBER 2016
IN THIS ISSUE President’s Letter...... 3 Adventure Schedule of Events...... 4 Hunting Feature...... 6 Conservation News...... 8 Membership Drive...... 8 Hunting News...... 10 Banquet Table Sponsors...... 12 Trophy Awards...... 14 Countdown to Convention Photo Competition...... 16 Corporate Sponsorships, Auctions, Booths Already Breaking Records DSC Foundation News...... 17 Hunters for the Hungry...... 19 The biggest hunting, sporting and conservation showcase in Texas is just a few weeks away. The DSC Banquet Registration...... 21 Convention and Expo returns to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and Omni Hotel in Dallas Convention News...... 26 Jan. 5-8, 2017. Sportsmen and women are invited to be a part of another record-breaking event to help Hunt Report - Victor Trevino Jr...... 27 support conservation, education and hunter advocacy initiatives around the world. The theme this year Hunt Report - Kim Rappleye...... 28 is Adventure. The four-day celebration, open to the public, is one of America’s Auction Highlights...... 29 leading fundraisers for conservation. The 2016 DSC convention raised The convention has expanded New Members...... 43 more than $6 million for wildlife programs, public education and “to include attendees from across Bulletin Board Classifieds...... 44 hunter advocacy worldwide. The 2017 show promises to surpass that the world and will feature some Reloading...... 46 mark. The expo offers 2017’s first opportunity to shop for hunts with top of the most prominent members outfitters from around the globe. Displays also include world-class of the hunting community. We are sporting gear, firearms, art, collectibles, entertainment, seminars, expecting another great year of auctions and more. Together, attractions cover the space of nearly nine fundraising and are looking forward football fields. Convention A record number of industry leaders and like-minded companies to seeing new faces. Auction Listings have voiced their support through sponsorship. Sponsors of the 2017 Ben Carter, DSC Executive” Director DSC convention include Sports Afield, Hornady, Bass Pro Shops, Zeiss Begin on Sport Optics, Midway USA, Shikar Safaris, Trijicon, EuroOptic, Boyt Page 29 Harness Company, Yamaha Motor Corporation, Lone Star Outdoor News, Blaser, Capt. Peacock Yachts and Expeditions, Chattaronga, Capital Farm Credit, Global Rescue, Rock Island Auction Company, Legendary Consortium, Rungwa Game Safaris, RAD RIDES, Wildlife Partners LLC, Vogt Silversmiths, Triple G Group, Michael Mantheakis Safaris, David R. Oakes – CIMA, Sporting Classics and many others. “Each year, we see new and phenomenal growth for the convention,” said DSC Executive Director Ben Carter. “The convention has expanded to include attendees from across the world and will feature some of the most prominent members of the hunting community. We are expecting another great year of fundraising and are looking forward to seeing new faces.” DSC members are encouraged to invite their friends, family and neighbors to join in the fun. Daily www.biggame.org admission to the convention is $20 per person, with multi-day and discounted family packages available. Facebook: www.facebook.com/dallassafariclub Children under 12 and active military (with ID) are free of charge. Visit www.biggame.org/convention for more information. CT Twitter: DSC Media @DSCNEWSCENTER Dallas Safari Club @officialdsc UPCOMING Meetings Instagram: RSVP to DSC Office at 972-980-9800 or [email protected] @officialdsc Monthly Meetings are $35 per person, $45 day of event and for walk-ins DECEMBER 15 FEBRUARY 16 MARCH 16 Monthly Meeting/Holiday Party Dave Fulson Annual General Meeting Details to follow. Royal Oaks Country Club Stonebriar Country Club 7915 Greenville Avenue, Dallas 75231 5050 Country Club Drive, Frisco 75034
CampTalk LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
CAMP TALK PRODUCTION STAFF Ben F. Carter III, Publisher Jay Ann Cox, Ph.D, Editor in Chief Best Times of Our Lives Terri Lewis, Associate Editor Karrie Kolesar, Assistant Editor/Awards Coordinator Terry Blauwkamp, Reloading Editor Crystal Allison, Membership & Circulation s November nears, African hunting is winding down and things in North Cameron Kuenzer, Social Media Manager America are heating up. I hope this year has been a successful and especially @ Graphics, Art and Production A Nieman Printing, Printing safe season for all enjoying the outdoors. November is always an amazing time of Safari Classics Productions, Online Media Services year for me. The leaves are changing, cool weather is finally hitting you in the face DSC STAFF and the anticipation of white-tailed deer hunting with my son and friends is over Administrative and the hunting is here! Ben F. Carter, Executive Director Barri Murphy, Executive Assistant/Grants Coordinator I think back over the years and remember all the times I have spent in the field. Christina Juarez, Receptionist Auctions It wasn’t about harvesting an animal as much as just the privilege of being outside Lori Stanford, Auctions Manager and enjoying what the outdoors has to offer. I can honestly say it has been some Kamille Martin, Auctions Assistant Chapter Development of the best times of my life and won’t ever forget the friends I have shared camps Kim Rappleye, Chapter Development Coordinator Convention Events with over the years. I have always said good food and a big campfire breaks out, Lynda Rexrode-Adams, Convention Events Manager then somehow hunting gets in the mix, and we harvest an animal. So in the end, Amy Brown, Convention Events Assistant Events the focus is not just on the hunting. Take time to look around − enjoy everything Ben Kimmel, Events Manager nature and your friends have to offer. If you don’t, you will miss the most important Exhibits Terri Lewis, Exhibits Manager part of hunting. Tyler Williams, Exhibits Assistant Membership Be safe and see you all for Adventure, Jan. 5-8, 2017. Crystal Allison, Membership Manager/DSC 100 Publications Jay Ann Cox, PhD, Director of Publications & Digital Media Karrie Kolesar, Assistant Editor/Awards Coordinator For advertising opportunities and rates, contact Allen Moore Jay Ann Cox at [email protected], (972) 980-9800. President, Dallas Safari Club OFFICERS Allen Moore, President Karl Evans, Immediate Past President Craig Nyhus, President Elect DON’T DELAY… John Eads, CPA, Treasurer Rebecca Evans, Secretary REGISTER DIRECTORS TODAY 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 VICE PRESIDENTS Amy Callender Mark Rose Scott Tobermann Deadlines for Publications Chris Hudson Bob Scott Carol Wooley Darren LaSorte Game Trails Due Date / Projected Mailing Date APHA LIAISON Fall August 10 / September 30 David Oakes Jerry Mumfrey Convention October 1 / December 1 DSC-PAC CHAIRMAN Spring February 10 / April 10 M. Lance Phillips Summer May 10 / July 10 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY Steve Weinberg Camp Talk Due Date / Projected Mailing Date CONSERVATION SOCIETY LIAISON March to December issues 1st day of month prior to issue / Brent Karrington 10th of month of issue January-February combined issue December 10 / January 20 13709 Gamma Road • Dallas, TX 75244 USA NOTE: Editorial submissions received by the due date for a specific issue may run in a later issue, depending Phone 972-980-9800 • Fax 972-980-9925 on publishing needs at that time. Unsolicited submissions in digital format (article, photos and caption list) Email: [email protected] • Website: biggame.org are welcome at any time via email. Queries and pitches are also accepted, and are best submitted via email. Advertising inquiries, letters and stories are welcome. Dallas ALL submissions must be in digital format, unless otherwise specified. For more editorial guidelines, or further Safari Club reserves the right not to publish, or to edit for content and length. The views expressed in Camp Talk are expressly those information, contact Editor in Chief, [email protected]. of the author and are not necessarily those of Dallas Safari Club, its members, employees or assigns.
BIGGAME.ORG NOVEMBER 2016 | 3 Adventure Schedule of Events As of Press Time
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 pm Exhibitor Registration & Move In Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm YWCE Meeting- Dallas Ecological Foundation Omni Dallas Hotel - Arts District 7- Level 2 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Welcome Party & Auction Gilley’s Dallas (off site venue) The J. J. Malek South Pacific Grand Slam wardA Outfitter of the Year wardA 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 am Exhibitor Breakfast Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 9:00 am - 3:00 pm YWCE - Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Silent Auction Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Banquet Registration and Cocktail Reception Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom Foyer - Level 3 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 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 am Exhibitor Breakfast Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 11:00 am - 4:30 pm Seminars Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Silent Auction Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Ladies Luncheon & Auction Omni Dallas Hotel - Trinity Ballroom - Level 3 Entertainment: The Inside Out Band 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Chairman’s Club Reception Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center D Ballroom, West Fork, Level 3 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Banquet Registration & Cocktail Reception Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom Foyer - Level 3 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 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 am Exhibitor Breakfast Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 8:00 am - 10:00 am Life Member Breakfast & Auction Omni Dallas Hotel - Trinity Ballroom - Level 3 Special Guest Speaker: George Severence, US Navy Seal 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Silent Auction Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 11:00 am - 4:30 pm Seminars Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CIC Cocktail Reception Omni Dallas Hotel - Katy Trail Ballroom - Level 2 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Banquet Registration & Cocktail Reception Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom Foyer - Level 3 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Evening Banquet Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Outstanding Hunter Achievement Award (OHAA) 11:00 pm - 2:00 am 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 am Exhibitor Breakfast Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Silent Auction Item Payment & Collection Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 3:00 pm Show & Exhibit Hall Closes Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Exhibitor Move Out Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 10:00 pm Exhibit Hall Locked Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
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HUNTING FEATURE Pig Trails and Pig Tales BY GREG DUNCAN
t was an early June morning at Agagia Bowhunting in Namibia, the day animal. I had learned from past experiences that Ibefore the dark moon. This is the best moon phase to bowhunt waterholes if a wounded hog is not found within about 450 in Africa. The temperatures started out in the low 40s, but would quickly rise yards of where it was shot, the recovery percentage to the daytime highs of the mid 70s – very comfortable hunting weather. As is not very high. usual, the Namibian sky was cloudless. We slowed our pace and went on high alert. Because of the cooler morning temps, heavier traffic visits by the game to After passing a thorn bush, we spotted the hog, but at the same time, the hog spotted us. Game on! We closed the gap to about 60 yards and Conrad dropped behind me. I slowly closed the distance to about 45 yards, but a bush obstructed my shot window. The hog was staring a hole through me, and I was in “freeze mode.” Finally, the hog began to run and quickly opened the gap. I watched as he ran under a fence to parts unknown. I had pain in my heart knowing the animal was badly wounded and would likely be some other animal’s supper. I realized that we had made every effort to terminate the situation, but to no success. After the misfortunate, heartbreaking ordeal, we returned to the hide and regrouped physically and mentally. After several hours and 59 more warthogs,a good one visited the waterhole at 2:15 p.m. and presented a 12-yard “broadside chip shot.” I became anxious and released too soon. The arrow hit low of the target only hitting one lung. Even with the less than perfect shot, the double A high volume of warthogs came to the waterhole that morning. hole (entrance and exit) provided a perfect blood the waterhole should not normally begin until about 10 a.m. But today, for some EQUIPMENT USED strange reason, the game visitation began Bow: early. Not only was the visitation time Elite Synergy- 55# @ 28 1/2” out of sequence, but so was the animal order. First, a jackal visited the waterhole. Arrows: Then 15 black wildebeests, then three Easton Axis 400 with 75 gr. kudus followed. Then, the warthogs brass insert / 4 Fletch 2” Blazers finally began to visit − late. They normally with right helical / 7” shaft wraps initiate the daily watering process. A nice “shooter” warthog arrived at 9 Broadhead: a.m. He presented a makeable 22-yard 3-Rivers Woodsmen Elite shot. He was at a slightly forward angle, 3-Blade vented 125 gr. but I had confidence that I could make the shot. My arrow entered the body Total Arrow weight: cavity low and exited the other side in the 493 gr intestine area. He bolted and ran. Equipment Speed Setup: My PH, Conrad, and I found the heavy blood trail rather easy to follow. After 224 FPS some 300 yards, Conrad whispered to me that we were fast closing the gap on the The author’s hard-won warthog
6 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG trail. We waited 20 minutes and began the tracking, and soon passed the “magic 450-yard mark,” but we were still on good track. We pushed on and suddenly Conrad stopped and told me to get ready to shoot. He dropped back and pointed in the direction of the warthog. I slowly moved forward to see the hog lying by a bush. He quickly detected our presence. He rose from the ground on his front legs and postured as if he wanted to charge. I quickly shot and hit the moving hog in the neck − he rolled to his side. I quickly nocked another arrow and shot with the arrow finding its way into his heart. Death came quickly. After we got to the hog, we realized that he was only two yards from his den. According to my Bushnell Backtracker and from the initial sight of the shot to the hog’s final resting place to the den was 700 yards. The hog had traveled 698 yards. I thank the Good Lord, and must commend Conrad’s tracking skills for unnecessary and exciting hunt. A hunt should have ended in 98 yards, not 698 yards. The warthog officially measured 29 10/16 inches, my second highest scoring warthog with a bow, to date. The warthog won the honor of Conrad stands beside the warthog den that was dug out under being selected as DSC’s “Best of Species Africa- Warthog” a thornbush. Two yards away, the warthog was taken with a Award for 2016. CT final arrow.
BIGGAME.ORG NOVEMBER 2016 | 7 CONSERVATION NEWS Big Steps for Hunting at Global Conference
BY KARRIE KOLESAR, ASSISTANT EDITOR, DSC PUBLICATIONS
he hunting world recently made serious strides toward more Conference of Parties is held to evaluate progress since the last global acceptance of hunting as a conservation tool. meeting and assess what additional measures nations need to TIn October, the 17th Conference of Parties (CoP17) of the uphold the goals of CITES. To accomplish this, nations look to CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species well-researched, science-backed studies with the newest available of Wild Fauna and Flora) group concluded in Johannesburg, South information in areas such as habitat loss, population size, and Africa. This global conference allows for nations and organizations results of new regulations. to present science-based research and management plans for the Three hunting organizations in South Africa − PHASA, the wildlife and habitat under each nation’s jurisdiction. Confederation of Hunting Associations of South Africa (CHASA), More than 15,000 officials from 182 nations gathered in the South African Hunters and Game Conservation Association Johannesburg to discuss current progress and opportunities for (SA Hunters) − collaborated on a monumental presentation stronger environmental and wildlife management. Distinguished full of personal accounts from hunters and their communities, speakers, scientific research presentations, and collaboration of sub-Saharan Africa research on hunting in wildlife areas, and rural community leaders demonstrated that hunting is not only economic data on trophy hunting, live animal sales and wildlife- possible, but also provides a critical conservation tool. based tourism. Together, they showed the public that hunting and As a member of IUCN, DSC is one of the conservation conservation are not separate entities. organizations that promotes sustainable use, and will be Other proposals also included significant data from Namibia participating in these meetings with more regularity in the future. and Zimbabwe about their elephant populations, the difference The guiding principle behind CITES and the CoP is between hunting and poaching and the distinction between results conservation of species and habitat, and the impact that humans of legal and illegal trade. have on wildlife. Because international wildlife trade includes This year, attempts to put lions and all populations of elephants the movement of both billions of dollars and millions of diverse on the restricted list were blocked. Parties also adopted a favorable species, CITES started as an agreement between governments position on the importance of well-regulated trophy hunting and ensuring that the trade in animal products would never jeopardize minimized restrictions on the shipment of hunting trophies. CT the survival of a species. Every few years since the 1970s, a Sources: Conservation Force and NRA Hunters’ Leadership Forum
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USFWS Issues Decision on Wild Lion Trophies
n October, Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Dan Ashe, announced new regulations for the importation of lion trophies into the United States under theI Endangered Species Act. The new regulations allow for the importation of wild or wild-managed lion trophies from South Africa – home to many wild lion populations. The regulations do not allow for import permits for trophies taken from captive lion populations in South Africa. In December 2015, the USFWS listed the African lion under the Endangered Species Act, effectively banning the importation of lion trophies into the U.S. Last week’s decision to allow lion trophy importation from South Africa is a reversal from the hardline decision that was certain to undermine conservation efforts for lions by defunding the model of conservation. “In the past, the USFWS has gone against its own proven conservation polices and succumbed to pressures from anti-hunting groups,” said DSC Executive Director Ben Carter. “Hunting is an integral cog in the machine of conservation. While small, DSC feels this decision is a step in the right direction. We hope this is not just rhetorical and that the USFWS follows through and actually issues import permits.” The USFWS will allow lion trophy importation if, “exporting nations like South Africa must provide clear evidence showing a demonstrable conservation benefit to
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10 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG the long-term survival of the species in the wild.” Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe are being considered by the USFWS for issuance of import permits once management plans have been approved and implemented. Hunting has proven time and time again to benefit species as a whole. Africa’s conservation efforts are partially funded through revenues generated from hunters. Sustainable use is a proven conservation model that also benefits local economies and societies. Although demonized by anti-hunting groups, hunting that adheres to proven management decisions provides subsidies for conservation and gives local communities an incentive to protect animals instead of eradicating them. In the announcement, Ashe notes that, “Under certain conditions, scientifically sound conservation programs that include sport hunting of wild lions can significantly contribute to the long-term survival of lions. U.S. hunters - the vast majority of whom strongly support ethical, sustainable game management - make up a disproportionately large share of foreign hunters who book trophy hunts in Africa. Their participation in well-managed hunting programs can help advance the conservation benefits provided by such programs.” Ashe also points out the fact that well-managed hunting does not pose a risk to sustaining lion populations, “…It’s important to understand that lions are not in trouble because of responsible sport hunting,” Ashe said. CT
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MEMBER NEWS
DSC is pleased to celebrate the experience and the joy of hunting by 2017 Member presenting awards to its members once a year. As judged by a panel of Trophy Awards expert volunteers, prizes 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 incomplete • Completed Member Trophy Awards Form for each animal entered, or not received by the available on the DSC website under “Awards” from the home page. FINAL deadline, they will be • A field hoto,p preferably digital, of you with your trophy carried over to next DEADLINE • $30 entry fee for each animal entered by Dec. 15; final deadline Dec. 27 year’s competition. DECEMBER 27 (with late fee). Complete rules and forms can be • A score sheet for each animal entered found online at • B&C scores are admissible for North American game. www.biggame.org. For more Field photos of you and your trophy will be displayed in the Trophy information, call Award or Membership area during the convention, and winners will be (972) 980-9800 or email awarded at an upcoming monthly meeting and listed in a subsequent issue [email protected] of Camp Talk. 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 FINAL There are five categories for which you CategoryFirstnameLastname (Example: DEADLINE can apply with your photos: LandscapeJohnDoe1 or LandscapeJohnDoe2 • Wildlife • Hunting or OtherSuzySmith1). JANUARY 31 – Subject line should read, PHOTO COMPETITION 2017 • Landscape • Other • Fishing Remember, judging is based on the quality There will be a winner in each category, and an (impact, composition, and lighting) of your photo, E-mail photos Overall Grand Prize Winner, selected from among not the quality of the animal. Please submit respectful and forms to: the category winners. Winners will be announced photos. CT [email protected] at the April 2017 DSC monthly meeting. For more information, call Kame (972) 980-9800.
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16 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG DSC FOUNDATION NEWS Good News for Donors to DSC BY JOHN EADS, DSCF DIRECTOR
t is officially time to celebrate! DSC Foundation, a supporting Foundation’s mission as a non-profit corporation to support the organization of DSC, has received approval of its 501(c)(3) mission of DSC − to ensure the conservation of wildlife through taxI exempt status as a public charity from the Internal Revenue public engagement, education and advocacy for well-regulated Service, retroactively effective to the Foundation’s date of hunting and sustainable use. The support comes through formation on June 16, 2015. Donors now may be eligible to providing grants of financial assistance to those groups who are deduct any donations made to the Foundation as of that date, passionate about wildlife conservation, education and hunter and may be able to claim a refund for income tax paid (if any) by advocacy. The Foundation wants to make a difference for the amending their 2015 income tax return. Any future donations future of hunting and the well-being of wild animals and wild may also be tax deductible to donors. Donors should check with places. their tax advisors regarding deductibility and potential amended We are very fortunate to have approved our recent grant returns, if applicable. request for $600,000 by the Board of Directors of DSC. The DSC Foundation Board of Directors and Officers, along Periodically, the grants committee meets in the fall to review with those of DSC, are very happy this final approval has been outstanding requests for grants from all over the world. Reaching obtained. As part of our strategic plan, it was a very intensive the $1 million mark again this year is the goal. process that has been underway for months in completing the To reach that goal once again, we need and will appreciate your application, fine-tuning the information, addressing issues raised participation by helping us fund these important grants. Please by counsel, and submitting it for approval. Being a public charity consider giving a donation, that is tax deductible. You can donate opens a lot of doors for the Foundation to receive potentially through our website at dscf.org or mail your donation to DSC more tax deductible donations. It helps us meet and support the Foundation, 13709 Gamma Road, Dallas, Texas 75244. CT
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Don’t Miss Christmas Giving the Dec. 10 for Happy Hill Farm Deadline to Donate a t is time once again to ask the DSC members to reach out to Gift Card the children of Happy Hill Farm for Christmas. Happy Hill Ihas requested that we provide gift cards for the children because or Cash. they easier to handle and do not necessitate that the names and gifts be matched up, wrapped or checked for appropriateness. Gift cards are the most requested item on their wish lists. This format allows HHF to treat the entire student body equally. Donations can be cash or a check made out to DSC, or you may purchase gift cards from Wal-Mart or Target for $20 or $25. Please be sure to indicate the amount of the gift is somewhere on the card. The Happy Hill Farm angels of DSC will purchase between the ages of 5-18. more gift cards with the money we receive. Thank you so much for your donations in the past and again You may send or drop off your donations at the DSC office this year. The students at Happy Hill Farm are very appreciative any time. We will also collect donations at the November of all we do for them. CT monthly meeting. We need to have all cards/cash in to DSC For more information, call the office at (972) 980-9800, or by Dec. 10, 2016. This year, we will have about 150 children email [email protected].
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A-1 Murray Quick Set Sling $75 Try it and you'll want one for all your rifles. Made C-1 Murray Rifle Shell Holder from one continuous cut of saddle leather with a Belt type made from billfold leather. uniquely designed blued metal friction slide, it can Fold-over, double layer style with be instantly set to any length and secured. No hooks two safety snaps, 9 round capacity, or laces to adjust. A three-way latigo knot secures the slide and swivels eliminating any screws that could mar virtually rattle-proof, soft point your stock. Lightweight, strong, and no bulk. Comes ready protection, and available in 4 to use with US made swivels installed. Available with either cartridge sizes blue, stainless steel, or "mil-spec" swivels. Black add $10 With US mil spec swivels add $10 Short - 243 length $70 Medium - 30.06, Long Model for rifles with barrel band swivels add $10 300 Winchester, etc. $70 Long - 375 H & H, A1-AR15 Quick Set Sling $90 300 Weatherby, 300 (For rifles with fixed swivels) Jarrett, etc. $70 W size - 378, 460 C-3 Murray Rifle Shell Holder Weatherby, 416 Rigby, Belt type with full leather enclosure, 7 round capacity 300 Rem Ultra etc. $70 with heavy duty elastic retention loops, rattle proof, soft Winchester Short Mag $70 point protection, fits one row of cartridges flat against your belt. Fully nylon stitched, available in most cartridge sizes. Some African calibers are limited $85 S-10 Murray Takedown to 6 rounds. Rifle or Shotgun Case Designed for your double rifle or shotgun, featuring two side by side compartments. Constructed of heavy duty saddle skirting leather and lined with our exclusive man- made fleece. This unit can be S-2 Murray Ultimate Saddle Scabbard shipped inside your duffel. Designed for maximum protection of your big Full length brass zippers, game rifle, this case is made from the very finest Gorilla proof hinged saddle leather and completely encases the gun. leather carrying Lined with an exclusive man-made sheepskin that is breathable and non-reactive to gun oil, it will handles in rich oiled protect the gun blue as well as the stock finish. saddle tan finish. This scabbard will conveniently fit inside most Up to 28" barrel length $750 hard cases for travel. A detach- able leather grip enables this Up to 30" barrel length $775 scabbard to be used as Up to 32" barrel length $800 a rugged year-round gun case. Two barrel model $1195 Two gun model $1295 S-2 designed for scoped (up to 44 mm) rifles $595 Other lengths available price on request S-2A designed for scoped (up to 56 mm) rifles. $650 Murray Custom Leather ~ Phone: 817-441-7480 ~ Fax: 817-441-5690 Dickwww.murraycustomleather.com ~ P.O. Box 373, Aledo, TX 76008 ~ MasterCard ~ Visa ~ American Express
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.
Convention Update Life Member Banquet Deadlines for Adventure, Breakfast Speaker Jan. 5-8, 2017 Announced Friday, Oct 28 Last day to register as a Table Sponsor and be eligible for benefits A 20-year veteran Navy SEAL, avid outdoorsman and devoted supporter Thursday, Dec 1 Anyone purchasing Life Member Breakfast tickets by Dec. 1, 2016 will be entered into a drawing for a 2,000 of the Second Amendment. auction credit towards any Life Member Breakfast auction item. Must be present to win DSC has selected the Life Member Breakfast speaker for 2017: George Severence is a 20-year Thursday, Dec 1 After December 1, Banquet ticket prices will be subject to veteran Navy SEAL, avid outdoorsman and a late registration fee devoted supporter of the Second Amendment. Monday, Dec 19 Last day to purchase Banquet tickets For the past several years, George has been Friday, Dec 23 Cancellations or refunds will no longer be accepted mentoring youth on hunts through a partnership Tuesday, Jan 3, 2017 Banquet tickets can be purchased, based on availability, with the Chapman Ranch in Texas. on site at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center This event is exclusively for Life Members of DSC, and will be held Jan. 7, 2017 at the Omni Do you still need to reserve a hotel room for the convention? Dallas Hotel. Don’t delay! See details above.
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New Zealand Slam Hunter: Victor Treviño Jr., DSC Life member Outfitter: Shane Johnston – Four Seasons Safaris New Zealand Hunt Dates: July 20-25 Area(s) Hunted: Mt Hutt, Rangitata, Canterbury region and western coast Rifle: Remington 300 Ultra Mag.
Red Stag Species Taken: Red Stag, Tahr, Chamois Size of Animals: Large Number of Animals: Abundant Difficulty Of Hunt: Medium Overall Satisfaction: Best Ever
Comments: My wife, Cynthia Treviño (also a Life Member), accompanied me on this Tahr hunting trip. It was a “milestone” birthday trip for her. I truly recommend this hunt. Shane and Vanessa Johnston are a class act when it comes to the hunter and the non-hunter on safari.
Highlights of the hunt: Cindy had a great time and was with me when I harvested some great animals.
Chamois
MEMBER NEWS It’s New! Member Portal. members.biggame.org/
Always improving services for members, DSC has launched its new online membership portal. members.biggame.org/ From this web page, you can renew your membership, change or recover your password, update your address and contact info, register and pay for events, and much more. You can find other members in the directory search feature. Check your email for details, or simply log on today. If you have questions, email [email protected] or call (972) 980-9800.
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Stone Sheep in British Columbia
Hunter: Kim Rappleye Outfitter: Gundahoo River Outfitters Guides: Justin McNain, Scott Erickson Hunt Dates: 14 days, Sept. 1-15, 2016 Area(s) Hunted: Northern British Columbia Method of Take: Rifle Species Taken: Stone Sheep Difficulty Of Hunt: Medium Overall Satisfaction: BEST EVER
Comments: I would recommend this hunt to a friend. Best outfitter in BC Rappleye’s Stone sheep and quality animals! I reunited with Quentin Thompson, now owner of Gundahoo River Outfitters, who I hunted with 22 year ago! I was hunting with a friend who was taking his first Stone sheep, and we shot our rams from the same band of 17 rams. Top quality in every aspect of the hunt!
MEMBER OFFER Life Member Benefits
As a token of appreciation for the A F A S S R I A C L L commitment to DSC, each new Life L U A B D Member receives a complimentary pin, luggage tags, car window L I R F E and bumper stickers as well as an E M E M B engraved Puma knife and sheath, and a handsome ball cap. Name Badge $10 Of special interest, available for purchase, are Life Member Ring $395 ($200 deposit required to the Life Member ring and a plastic magnetic order, add sales tax, if shipped in Texas) backed name badge.
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BIGGAME.ORG NOVEMBER 2016 | 41 Last DSC 100 Meeting SAVE THE DATE Are you ready to get to know your fellow club members and get involved? December 8, 2016
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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Ryan Harmon...... Stuart Carter Dierk Ernst...... Hubert Wooten Kameron Martin...... Kamille Martin Kathleen McCarthy...... DSC Staff LIFE SPONSOR MEMBERS Jia Qiang Ou...... Carl Knight Crystal Allison...... Kyle Allison Lee Scott...... DSC Staff Paul Davies...... Tom Leiser Carlos Solis...... DSC Staff David Meadors...... Jim Shepherd Peter Vittoratos...... DSC Staff Muhammad Shah Ali...... DSC Staff Johannes von Trapp...... DSC Staff Richard Sims...... Martin Tomerlin Jim Wilson...... Congressional Sportsmens David Thomas...... DSC Staff Foundation PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS Jim Wood...... DSC Staff Chad Reel ...... Jeff White Paul Schumacher...... DSC Staff SPONSOR MEMBERS Dan Bonnell...... DSC Staff Paul Anderson...... DSC Staff Ross Mulford...... DSC Staff Mark Belcher...... Woody Willhite Taylor Vieger...... DSC Staff Barron Brittingham...... Brent Karrington J. Mark Wagnon...... DSC Staff Michael Brown...... Bill Houser SPOUSE SPONSOR MEMBERS Charles Butler...... Dan Boone Melissa Belcher...... Woody Willhite David Carruth...... Roy Washburn Tamara Deel...... Mark Rose Frank Deel...... Mark Rose Tori Mulford...... DSC Staff Marcus Doyle...... Scot McClure, YOUTH MEMBERS Brad Johnson Creed Littlefield...... Karel Brewster J. Gunnar Gingery...... Martha Moore Constantine Vittoratos...... Peter Vittoratos Lewis Hardbower...... DSC Staff
BIGGAME.ORG NOVEMBER 2016 | 43 MEMBER BULLETIN BOARD
As a service to DSC members, we are happy to offer the Member VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT AND GEAR Bulletin Board. DEADLINE: the 1st day of the month prior to the issue date. Example: April 1 is the deadline for the May Camp Mathews Creed XS Bow 28” axle to axle, 330 fps, trifling five-pin release, six arrows Cost $1,592 for complete package; $1,195, pictures available. Talk. Please keep your information brief and send via email or an Sudden left-arm disability prevents repetitive full draw. Call or text attachment to [email protected]. No placements by phone. All ads 903-519-4516. November will run for three months at no charge to DSC members. If your item sells, please notify the DSC office for removal. If you wish to 1990 Military AMGC Humvee – Diesel, 4WD, automatic, runs great, 27,000 continue the ad, please send your request to [email protected]. No miles. This is a true off-road only Military Humvee. $16,750. Can email commercial ads. Buy and sell at your own risk. All sales should be pictures. Contact Ben at 214-732-9607. September conducted in compliance with federal, Binoculars, Vortex Kaibab HD – 15x56, new, have never been used. state and local laws. Thanks! $950, including shipping, if needed. Contact Phil at 907-696-4070 or ~DSC Staff [email protected]. September
FIREARMS & AMMO FOR SALE HUNTS WANTED/FOR SALE/AVAILABLE
Firearms for Sale – Marlin 45/70 O/U rifle with set of 20 gauge shotgun Four-Day Cast and Blast for Four in Argentina – Five nights with four days barrels $1,300; SAKO left-handed AIII, 22.250 Rem, full stock carbine with of high-volume dove shooting and Golden Dorado fishing for four guests 3x9 Leupold scope, great looking wood, with ammo $1,700; SAKO L691 at Parana Sunrise Hunting & Fishing Lodge in the Santa Fe Province long action left-handed wood stock—like new—had a crack on it, but of Argentina. Trip is available September 2016 through April 2017. Trip was repaired by local gunsmith $350. Contact Travis at 505-362-0753. includes round-trip ground transportation between Santa Fe Airport and November Parana Sunrise Lodge, accommodations, daily maid service, all meals/ beverages, alcoholic beverages, hunting/fishing guides, and field/river Miscellaneous Ammo for Sale – 17 rounds of Remington Premier 338 transportation for $5,000. Not included are licenses at $65/day/pp, gun ultra mag 250-grain Swift A-frame $45; 108 rounds of 7mm $65; 40 rounds rental at $65/day/gun, shells at $14/box, gratuities, and international/ of 32 auto $10; 38 rounds of Winchester 338 mag 225-grain soft points domestic airfare. Trip dates are subject to availability. Call or email Amy $50; 43 rounds of federal premium 338 ultra mag 250-grain trophy-bonded Mueller at 214-354-2493 or [email protected]. October bear claws $135; 50 rounds of Winchester Double X Magnum 12-gauge 3” copperplated #4 shot $45; and 36 rounds of Winchester Super X Drylok 8,000-Acre South Texas Trophy-Deer Lease – Looking for up to two 12-gauge 3” super steel BB shot $30; 43 rounds Winchester SuperX management/trophy-minded hunters to join an 8,000-acre trophy deer 12-gauge 2-3/4” #6 lead. Please email [email protected] or call lease in Laredo, Texas (Webb Co). The lease is situated in the Golden 214-878-1877. October Triangle of South Texas, under MLD III and has been managed for the last eight years to produce trophy-class deer. Only nine hunters on 8,000 Firearms for Sale – Weatherby Mark V in 7mm Weatherby Magnum, acres. Good South Texas brush. Protein and cottonseed fed. Good water: Redfield 2x7x4 scope, German made in 1969-1970 $2400; Belgium two large year-round lakes and water stations provided at the feeding Browning “Sweet 16” made in 1963 $2400; Remington 700 .17 Rem. stations. Partially high fenced. Lots of cull-and-management deer to centerfire, Bushnell scope, made in 1971 $1600. All in perfect firing shoot. Trophy-class bucks range from 160 to 170 BC class bucks. Good condition, all wood is hand pressed and in very good condition, blueing dove hunting. Good senderos and roads throughout the ranch. Good safe is very good with no pitting. Also available: other fine Brownings, camp with electric, water, and septic. Lease close to Laredo to fly in and Winchester 70’s, Remingtons, and an assortment of pistols in Browning, out. Guests and kids welcome. Proven trophy lease. $10,000/gun, which S&W and Colt. Photos available. Contact Ken at [email protected] or includes one trophy buck, culls and management deer, corn, and camp 405-248-7587. October fees. For further information and pictures call or email Paul Farris at Custom Lawson pre-’64 Winchester Model 70 right hand .375 H & H 214-543-3702 or [email protected]. September action, 23-inch barrel with muzzle break, left-handed custom thumb- hole, walnut stock with a 1.5 - 5 x 20 Leupold V X III 30mm illuminated HUNTING PROPERTY/REAL ESTATE scope; 1 1/2 boxes of ammo. It has been to Africa. $2,600, plus shipping, if necessary. Contact David at 214-773-3480. September Trophy Hunters’ Dream House – A Richard Drummond Davis Architectural designed Custom Trophy Room 25’ x 44’ with 30’ center high custom- Merkel 470 Nitro Express 140-2 Double Rifle with Trigicon RMR reflex designed beams in Preston Hollow. This home was on the 2004 Dallas sight. Mercury recoil suppressor, custom pad; four boxes of Hornady Safari Club Trophy Room Tour. Large wet bar (freezer, refrigerator, and 500 grain, four boxes of spent brass and reloading dies. Like new, icemaker). French brown-wood floors. Same size basement underneath never hunted. $12,800. Can email pictures. Contact Ben at 214-732-9607. carpeted with wine cellar, cedar closet, spa bathroom, and media room September area; 4/4.1 on 100x200 lot; 6,745 square feet, which does not include basement (1,187sf) or quarters (441sf). $2,095,000. Contact Debbie Tolson-Reeder at [email protected], 214-533-6997. October
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Deer Antlers Wanted – White-tailed deer antlers gathering dust wanted to cut for muzzle loading accessories. Drop offs and broken antlers acceptable. Contact Frank Sweeney at (214) 341-9421 or [email protected]. November
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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Enduron Powders BY TERRY BLAUWKAMP hen I first started reloading taken to the North Pole for musk ox or if there is no wind. I’ve been setting up back in the 1960s, we did not polar bear did not perform as expected. the chronometer at all temperatures haveW all the choices of powders that are I’ve always said that I did not envy over the last year or so, and sometimes out there today. the ammunition manufacturers who it is even too hot to shoot at over 90º, so Back then, the best value was to buy had to produce ammo that was safe at I had all the extremes to work with. a 100 lb. keg of Hodgdon 4831 The Hodgdon Extreme powders powder for the then ridiculous gave virtually the same performance price of $68.00, delivered, including at all temperatures. Then recently, 5M primers (but remember those I field tested H4350 and H4831 in were 1960 dollars, not today’s). Namibia when it was over 90º every About the only competitor was day − all my ammo showed no signs the IMR line of powders from of excessive pressure. DuPont. So for many years, I used IMR (now owned by Hodgdon) H4831 in just about everything, has now gone even further with occasionally H4895 or IMR 4895 their introduction of their Enduron in the .308 Winchester and .30- line of powders. So far, I have 06 Springfield if we were going to only has opportunity to test their shoot the M-1 Garand. 90º and also expected to also perform slowest burning IMR 7977 and slightly The Hercules Powder Company had at sub-zero temperatures. This has to be faster burning IMR 4451. In the cold Hi-Vel # 2 and a couple others, but quite a daunting task as they also did at home, they worked as expected, Hodgdon and IMR were the dominant not know if the ammunition was going and I also took some .300 Winchester manufacturers and Alliant Powder to be used in a Remington M742 semi- ammo loaded with IMR 7977 along to eventually took over Hercules. auto or a strong bolt action rifle. the above mentioned Namibian trip. It In those days, we were always taught Thank goodness our reloading performed just fine. that the outside temperature always has been greatly simplified by the The IMR 4451 has so far performed affected the powder’s performance. introduction of Hodgdon Extreme great in the .30-06 Springfield. I look Over the years, we did find that loads powders as well who Alliant also is now forward to more extensive testing over that worked well at 40-50ºF did not marketing several Temperature-Stable the next few months with other calibers work so well at 90º and over. What powders too. and Enduron powders. CT was a maximum load at the lower I happen to live in Michigan so am temperature was too hot at 90º, causing able to test the powder’s sensitivity in a Feel free to write Terry at a bolt to stick, or primers to crater, and/ variety of weather conditions. During any time with questions at or any other pressure signs to show up. our winter, it sometimes gets just too [email protected] Likewise, loads worked up at 50º cold to shoot at 10 degrees, but tolerable
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