Dallas Safari Club Dallas Safari Club is an autonomous international nonprofit education, conservation and sporting organization serving the interests of wildlife, habitat, youth, sportsmen and sportswomen worldwide. Dallas Safari Club conducts a convention and trade exposition in Dallas each year and holds informative and enter- taining membership meetings and activities monthly. The Club publishes andDSC distributes Game Trails magazine quarterly and the Dallas Safari Club’s monthly newsletter. The Club’s charitable arm, the Dallas Ecological Foundation, serves as a grant and funding medium for pub- lic and youth education and wildlife conservation projects around the globe. The Dallas Safari Club and the Dallas Ecological Foundation conduct and fund numerous youth education activities as well as an outdoor education programEditorial in public secondary schools. Since forming in 1972, the Dallas Safari Club and the Dallas Ecological Foundation have contributed millions of dollars to programs benefiting wildlife, habitat, people and the sporting community. We invite you to join today!

6390 LBJ Freeway, Suite 108, Dallas, TX 75240-6414 Phone: (800) 9GO HUNT or 972-980-9800 Fax: (972) 980-9925 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.biggame.org GMC’s Acadia a dream vehicle Many new luxuries added to its 2008 models

t’s the sleek crossover the wheel-drive four-speed automat- whole family will enjoy. The ics. Acadia, introduced last year But what makes this a dream by GMC, combines the vehicle for those who live on the I capability of an SUV with a road are those wonderful little smooth ride and responsive han- luxuries that GMC has added to dling. its 2008 models. We’re talking Offered in a variety of trim and about such features as XM equipment packages, all models Satellite Radio; a rear back-up are available in front-wheel-drive camera available on the naviga- and all-wheel-drive configura- tion system that issues an audible tions. Its safety system includes warning when the driver gets too six standard air bags and a stan- close to objects directly behind dard StabiliTrak electronic stabili- the vehicle; heated outside mir- ty control system for mitigating rors and heated windshield rollovers. washer fluid; a power liftgate that With seating for up to eight, opens at the touch of a button to there’s ample room for family and access the crossover’s generous friends. And, despite the vehicle’s cargo space; extended range SUV-like front-end height, the remote vehicle start; a dual sun- body-frame integral structure roof; plus, a flip-down DVD to allows for a lower entry and exit keep rear-seat passengers enter- height. Wide rear doors also tained. allow easier entry to the second- Also new for 2008 are: and third-row seats as does GM’s • The Panic Brake Assist fea- exclusive Smart Slide second-row ture. When panic braking is seat feature. detected, the system automatical- The vehicle’s responsive per- ly develops additional brake pres- formance is courtesy of GM’s sure to more quickly engage the high-feature engine, the 3.6L V-6 ABS, potentially reducing overall VVT, which offers variable valve stopping distance by eliminating timing designed for good fuel the delay caused by not braking economy, low emissions and hard enough and/or soon exceptional smoothness. It is enough. rated at 275 horsepower and • The Intelligent AWD system. It offers enough power to tow up to delivers enhanced driving 2008 GMC Acadia 4,500 pounds when properly dynamics and a more refined equipped. driving experience. The system AWD manages the torque distri- plan). Its MSRP, depending on Gold Crystal Metallic, Dark And GM’s electronically con- takes AWD performance to the bution to maintain the vehicle’s trim package and options, will Crimson, Carbon Flash Metallic trolled six-speed automatic trans- next level by incorporating target yaw rate and optimize yaw range from about $29,990 to and Medium Brown Metallic. mission delivers both perform- dynamic yaw control and fully stability. For the driver, this trans- $38,400. To test drive the 2008 Acadia, ance and fuel economy, enabling integrating with the StabiliTrak lates into better control and more The Acadia is available in 10 visit your nearest GMC dealer. For up to an 8 percent improved per- electronic stability control system. traction on snow and gravel. exterior colors: Summit White, more information on the vehicle’s formance and up to a 4 percent A target vehicle yaw rate is estab- The 2008 Acadia comes stan- Gold Mist Metallic, Liquid Silver specs and numerous features or improved fuel economy when lished based on driver inputs and dard with OnStar Generation 7 Metallic, Red Jewel Tint, Deep to locate a dealer, log onto compared with current front- driving conditions. Intelligent (with a one-year Safe & Sound Blue Metallic, Platinum Ice, Blue- www.gmc.com.

Lone Star Outdoor News, a publication of Lone 9304 Forest Lane, Suite 114 South, Publisher/Editor: CRAIG NYHUS Star Outdoor News, LLC, publishes twice a Dallas, TX 75243 Design Editor: DUDLEY GREEN month. A subscription is $25 for 24 issues. Associate Editor: MARK ENGLAND Copyright 2007 with all rights reserved. Phone: (214) 361-2276 Founder & CEO: DAV I D J. SAMS Reproduction and/or use of any photographic or Fax: (214) 368-0344 written material without written permission by the publisher is prohibited.

Page 2 Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo Advertising Supplement Advertising Supplement Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo Page 3 Ruger M77 rifles introduce new features Cartridges hard-hitting for large and dangerous game ig game hunters planning an For longer shots up to 300 yards. leading manufacturer of high-quality absorb the recoil plus the rifle’s steel African safari might want to • 300-grain RN. firearms for recreation and law floor plate latch allows for easy unload- add one of the new Ruger An expanding bullet that transfers enforcement. ing without having to chamber each B M77 Hawkeye rifles and plen- energy quickly and creates a large “The .375 Ruger cartridge has cartridge. ty of the .375 Ruger cartridges to their wound cavity while delivering excellent already been tested in Africa by both The M77 Hawkeye list of essential gear. penetration. It is designed for danger- Ruger and Hornady staff African Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.’s new ous game that requires devas- model .375 Ruger cartridge was co-developed tating energy to comes in with Hornady Manufacturing, the incapaci- a matte world’s largest independent manufac- tate blue fin- turer of bullets. ish. It is This powerhouse is described by 43 and the Nebraska ammo manufac- 3/4 inches turer as a practical, hard-hit- long, with ting cartridge created for its barrel large and dangerous game. Ruger M77 length measur- According to informa- ing 23 inches. tion from Hornady, Hawkeye The Alaskan although the ammo is model measures 40 slightly larger in diam- and 3/4 inches overall, eter than the .30-06, with a 20-inch barrel. It is it shares the same available with an Alaskan case overall length, black finish or a Hogue which means it can OverMolded synthetic stock. be chambered in The African and Alaskan models have any standard length with excel- an MSRP of $995 to about $1,095. Other action. lent results,” Sanetti Hawkeye rifles cost about $750 to $780. Engineers announced. “The shorter-bar- Earlier this year, Ruger also introduced designed the new reled Alaskan rifle is the perfect gun a left-handed M77 Hawkeye rifle in cartridge with a belt- it. where quick handling and hard-hitting select calibers. This model features an less case and techno- • 300- cartridges are needed, while the African ejection port, extractor, bolt handle and logically advanced grain FMJ-RN. rifle will provide the same performance three-position manual safety on the propellants: the .375 A jacketed bullet in a classic hunter’s rifle.” rifle’s left side. Ruger pushes a 270-grain that penetrates the toughest The Ruger M77 Hawkeye bolt-action For more information on the Ruger spire point-recoil proof bullet in excess hides. It’s also for follow-up shots. rifles provide shooters with such fea- M77 Hawkeye rifles or for dealers, visit of 2800 fps and the 300-grain bullets “We are extremely excited about this tures as enhanced ergonomics, www.ruger.com. To learn more about leave the muzzle at 2700 fps. new co-development between Ruger improved checkering of the walnut the .375 Ruger cartridge, you can go to The cartridge was introduced earlier and Hornady,” said Stephen L. Sanetti, stock and the new LC6 trigger for a www.hornaday.com or visit Ruger at this year in three models: president of Connecticut-based Sturm, smooth, crisp trigger pull. An all-new Booth 585 at the Dallas Safari Club • 270-grain SP-RP. Ruger & Co., which is the nation’s red rubber recoil pad is designed to 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo.

Page 4 Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo Advertising Supplement Advertising Supplement Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo Page 5 SHE Safari setting the standard Women’s outdoor apparel doubles in size for 2008 eveloping and testing in the history of USA shooting: clothing for SHE Safari winning the gold medal at the is a journey that travers- Centennial Olympic Games in D es well beyond the com- Atlanta and the bronze medal at forts of an air-conditioned office. the Sydney Olympic Games. Kim For 2008, the SHE Safari Team has also won gold medals in World traveled the globe from the moun- Cup competitions and the Pan tainous regions of the Eastern American Games. Cape, the sub-zero areas of north- Meticulously thought-out and ern Saskatchewan, the timbered draws of the Midwest, the dense designed, the initial release of the bush of Zimbabwe and back to line includes several shooting vests the thorn brush in its home state and shooting shirts, pullover hood- of Texas. ed shooting top, technical shooting The SHE Safari line for 2008 has jacket and several lightweight and doubled in size with new styles, breathable first layer technical gar- fabrics and complete new product ments. SHE Safari is proud to have lines. Women going on safari will the exclusive women’s love new additions to the line in evoSHIELD® energy dispersion styles, fabrics and accessories. sleeve incorporated into every gar- With 10 new styles within the ment. This new technolgy dispers- safari collection alone, women es up to 90 percent of the felt now have 27 different styles of recoil, and it is only available in safari wear to choose from, all in several safari colors in sizes rang- Pam Zaitz owns SHE Safari with her husband, Brian. women’s garments through SHE ing from XS to XXL. Check out Safari. The evoSHIELD® is sold side lightly when it comes to durable, moisture-wicking and a apparel and add in a set of their their new SHE Safari Bush Canvas separately through SHE Safari or design. The new upland additions four-way stretch technical fabric. new first-layer garments. Designs items for your bush wear. Add in its dealer network nationwide for are not only built with the best in Comfort, fit and field ready appar- are available in the latest camou- the tested Rover Belt that you its exclusive women’s apparel. material selection, but have taken el has never been so easy for flage technology from the have been asking for and your As promised, SHE Safari women’s upland wear to a whole women. Also for 2008, SHE Safari Realtree® and Advantage® cam- safari collection apparel is com- upholds its commitment to pro- new fashion statement level. introduced a line of soft hand, ouflage brands. plete. Rest assured these new vide women the most comprehen- The camouflage collection moisture-wicking, quick- dry You have been asking about styles live up to the SHE Safari includes many new styles for both microfiber available in short- and shooting apparel. Now you have sive, field-tested line of outdoor philosophy of function then fash- warm and cold climates. New for long-sleeved shirts, as well as a it. Designed in consultation with hunting, field and shooting appar- ion. 2008, SHE Safari introduces sever- great new pair of zip-off pants for Kim Rhode, the new technical el. Visit its Web site at www.she- The upland hunter now has the al great new materials for women. those warmer climates. If you are shooting apparel line will prove to safari.com to find a dealer near most fashionable and functional SHE Safari Soft Silence, which heading for the colder climates, be the premier shooting apparel you, or stop by Booth 1153 at the upland vest for women yet. SHE is now available in their Elite you will want to try their 3M line for women. Kim Rhode is the Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Safari does not take the function Series apparel, is a comfortable, Thinsulate®, Polartec® lined most decorated female Olympian Convention and Expo.

Page 6 Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo Advertising Supplement Advertising Supplement Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo Page 7 Joshua Creek a sportsman’s paradise 1,200-acre game preserve and resort offers plentiful hunting, fishing

oshua Creek Ranch sits amidst ancient oaks in the scenic Texas Hill Country, a welcoming retreat for visitors who J want to partake of plentiful hunting, superb service and stress-free entertain- ing. Located off IH 10 West, just north of Boerne, the 1,200-acre game preserve and resort is a mesh of wooded hills, creek bottom land and open fields that are home to bobwhite quail, pheasant, chukar, Hungarian partridge, Axis deer, whitetail deer and turkey. This sportsman’s paradise also offers spring- fed Joshua Creek, which is stocked with rain- bow trout for catch-and-release fly-fishing. On the property’s northern border is the Guadalupe River, where anglers can fish for smallmouth bass, black bass, Guadalupe bass, bluegill and catfish. Owners Ann and Joe Kercheville bought Joshua Creek Ranch in 1986 and opened it up to visitors in 1990. Company President Ann Kercheville says their specialty is their clients’ success. That might mean a successful hunt for some visitors or a successful meeting for others. Primarily, the focus is on offering hosts a stress-free site to entertain clients. “The host doesn’t have to worry about any details except his guest list,” she said. Taking care of all the details, coupled with comfortable accommodations, great cuisine and hunting opportunities year-round, ensures return business. “We have probably a 90-plus (percent) guest “They have a chef who cooks a lot of wild They also offer facilities to host meetings or accommodations and are welcome to access return rate,” Kercheville said. game, and the food is great,” said Blount, who company retreats. the ranch year-round for fishing. Bill Blount of Ohio, who spent the first 39 also appreciates the ranch’s fine wine selection. Guests can book single/double occupancy To make a reservation, call (830) 537-5090 or years of his life in San Antonio, first hunted at The ranch’s four-course gourmet dinners rooms or suites. Small groups also can opt for (830) 230-5191 or e-mail your request with the Joshua Creek Ranch in 2001. feature such entrees as grilled Axis venison the more secluded Stone Haus, a three-bed- dates you want to visit and how many are in He liked it so much, he’s visited six times. with green peppercorn sauce, roasted quail in room house with its own kitchen. New luxury your party to [email protected]. Last February, he and friend Jim Gallegos of apple and honey sauce, and grilled rainbow cottages will be available starting the summer For additional information, visit Austin hunted quail, chukar and pheasant. trout served over garlic roasted fettuccine. of 2008. www.joshuacreek.com. Representatives of And, although Blount truly loves the wing- Joshua Creek can accommodate up to 42 Joshua Creek also offers a membership plan Joshua Creek Ranch also will be available to shooting, it’s the first-class treatment, the out- overnight guests; 25 guests per half-day for for those who plan to hunt several times a visit with prospective guests at Booth No. 269 standing amenities and the superb cuisine that wingshooting; and 20 guests for deer hunting year. For a monthly rate, members get signifi- at the Dallas Safari Club’s Sporting Expo Jan. keep bringing him back. per half-day. cant discounts on the ranch’s services and 10-13.

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Page 8 Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo Advertising Supplement Advertising Supplement Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo Page 9 Pond King enhances fishing experience Business has seen increased demand for its products

rad Metzler’s business is all about helping his customers enhance their fishing experience on their ponds B and lakes. His background includes graduat- ing from the fisheries program at Texas A&M University in 1995. Shortly after, he started his business, Pond King, Inc. More than a decade later, his company has evolved to include the manufacturing of a wide range of unique products, in addition to offering extensive lake management services, including fish stocking. “I built my business by designing and developing new products,” he said. “Most of our customers want to go out and spend more time fishing and less time working on things.” Pond King started out building PK Floating Docks. With the ever-changing levels of Texas ponds and lakes, Metzler wanted to build a dock that would rise and fall in response and be maintenance-free. The docks are built with all galvanized frames and tubing, com- posite decks and polyethylene encapsulated floats. The company offers several standard models and will customize options and con- figurations to suit the individual. The next idea Metzler began working on Brad Metzler with a mini-pontoon — the Pond King Pro. was Pond King’s line of mini-pontoon boats. “What customers are looking for are boats “We now have the ability to build the was designed for shallow water. erty owner who might only visit his or her that can be left out on the water without boats completely on-site; this has basically “By placing three or more of the Honey property on the weekends,” he said. deteriorating,” he said. With that in mind, he doubled our production capacity. With this Hole Trees in a cluster, you provide a com- The floating feeder will be built without designed three all-aluminum mini-pontoon increase, we can proceed with taking on plex structure for gamefish giving yourself an seams and with a simple feeding mechanism boats. Among the three models available, more dealerships in the upcoming season,” instant ‘Honey Hole,’ ” Metzler said. and timer. This will put food in the water the Pond King Pro is the mid-size and most he said. The BaitMaker is a dome-shaped structure consistently without the hassle of clumped popular. “It’s big enough to take out to the Pond King’s latest products are the that helps promote the survival of juvenile food and breakdowns due to a complicated local lake and small enough to back into “Honey Hole Tree” and “The BaitMaker.” fish by providing escape cover and spawning feeding mechanism. you own small pond. It’s perfect for serious These artificial fish habitats are designed to habitat in shallow water. Both units are For more information on Pond King’s prod- fishermen that don’t want to spend a for- replace trees or brush in adding structure to stackable and are easily palletized for bulk ucts or services, call (940) 668-2573, or visit tune on the latest bass boat,” Metzler said. ponds and lakes. Unlike trees, these two orders. www.pondking.com. Go see Brad Metzler With increased demand for the boats, products are made from polyethylene, a Metzler is working on his next product, a and his full line of products at the Texas Metzler has geared up to produce the material that will not deteriorate or rot over floating fish feeder. He plans on having them Fishing, Hunting and Outdoors Show on Jan. majority of the components in-house, allow- time. It was also designed to be easily fished in production and ready for retail by February 10-13 at the Arlington Convention Center. ing for a larger inventory and an increased through. The Honey Hole Tree is ideal for of 2008. Look at www.texasfishingshow.com for production rate. depths over seven feet, while The BaitMaker “This will be an ideal feeder for the prop- more information. 2008 Convention Committee Chair & Co-Chairs Convention Chairs Convention Co-Chairs Bob and Celia Scott George Chamblee Attendee Registration Life Member Breakfast Chair: Jerry Mumfrey Chairs: Jack and Lucy Blachly Co-Chair: Rebecca Evans Market Hall Registration Area Management Chair: Tommy Caruthers Chair: David Sams Co-Chair: Mark Kielwasser Co-Chair: Craig Nyhus Media Liaison Advertising, Marketing & A/V Chair: Gray Thornton Chair: Gray Thornton Medical Director Auction Chair: Dr. Gene Todd Chair: Ben Carter Co-Chair: Mrs. Glenda Todd Co-Chairs: Stan Newding, Jerry Peterman Membership Booth Auction Item Transport Chair: Robert Studdard Chair: David Simmons Co-Chair: Steve Davis Co-Chair: Mike Shaw Move In/Out Hartland’s elevation provides a spectacular 50-mile view Awards Chair: Richard Cheatham Chair: Eddie Hopkins Co-Chair: Andrew Pratt This elk is a muzzle- Booth Solicitation Office Move In/Out at DMH Chair: Dale Vaughan Chair: Richard Cheatham loader SCI world Co-Chairs: Tom Garrison, Mike Walker Co-Chair: Andrew Pratt Concierge Office Refreshments at DMH Chairs: David Oakes, Larry Hansard Chair: Mike Wilson record scoring Co-Chair: Dennis Metz Co-Chair: Ken Willis Corporate Sponsors Photography Chair: Gray Thornton Chair: Bill Honza 6/8 Donor Signs & Auction Invoice Photography Competition 550033 ” Chair: Debi Mills Chair: Vivian Leopold ” Co-Chair: Debbie Williams Co-Chair: David Sams DSC Store Poster Distribution Chairs: Nancy Willis Chair: Jerry Mumfrey Whitetails, mule Co-Chair: Frank Sweeney Raffles Evening Hosts and Hostesses Chair: Robert Baxter deer, elk, coyotes, and Registration Co-Chair: Brooks Puckett Chair: Dixie Yeatts Security foxes and the Co-Chair: Sherri Vaughan Chair: John Patterson occasional cougar Exhibitor’s Breakfast Greeters Co-Chairs: John A. Eads Chair: Mike Jones Seminars inhabit this rugged Co-Chairs: Bryan Booth, Abe Nayfa Chair: Mark Kielwasser Exhibitor Registration Signage terrain. Upland and Chair: Mike Billings Chair: Charles Bradley Co-Chair: Eddy Moore Table Decoration migratory birds are Exhibitor Service Desk Chair: Kelli Sellers also abundant. Chair: Gary Stanford Co-Chair: Karen Wolfe Expo Silent Auction Table Sales Chair: Ed and Dianne Fletcher Chair: Bill Swisher Co-Chairs: Dieter and Sharon Landre Co-Chair: Bob and Celia Scott Floor Managers Traffic Chair: Rich Roberson Chair: Steve Schroeder This deer scored Co-Chair: Roger Hooper Co-Chair: Brian Wilkins Hospitality Exhibitor Welcome Transportation Chair: Bill Swisher Chair: Pat Caruthers Co-Chairs: DSC Board of Directors Trophy Awards Hospitality Chair: Jim Tolson 224422 11//88”” Chair: Mike Wilson Co-Chair: Scott Henkel Co-Chair: Ken Willis Video Ethics Hotel F&B Chair: Floor Managers Chair: Richard Allen VIP Liaison PHONE TOLL FREE: Co-Chair: Kelli Sellers Chair: Lance Phillips 1-800-799-4305 Ladies Luncheon Wildlife Display Chair: Amber Miertschin Chair: Scott Henkel EMAIL: [email protected] Co-Chair: Penny Schmidt Co-Chairs: Brock Andreola, Jim Tolson Ladies Luncheon Silent Auction Chair: Bill Miertschin www..hartllanddeer..com Co-Chair: Don Schmidt

Page 10 Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo Advertising Supplement Advertising Supplement Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo Page 11 Thornton’s leadership boosts DSC growth Outgoing executive director takes club to great heights

n 10 years, Gray also is an avid fly-fisherman Thornton led the Dallas and has fly-fished fresh and salt Safari Club to heights it water throughout North had never seen — nor America, Alaska, Mexico, Chile, envisioned.I New Zealand, Africa and The During Thornton’s tenure as Bahamas. executive director, membership The next chapter of increased 500 percent, fundrais- Thornton’s career will take ing net revenues 464 percent, place from his new home in cash reserves 783 percent and Cody, Wyo. In May, Thornton grants to mission programs will join the Foundation for 1000 percent. Thornton announced he North American Wild Sheep. would vacate his post to con- But that’s not the only change tribute in new directions to the in store for Thornton. While on conservation of the world’s a November trip to Africa, after wildlife and wild places. receiving the Professional Thornton remains to lead the Hunters Association of South Club’s 2008 convention efforts Africa’s Coenraad Vermaak — his 11th Dallas Safari Club Distinguished Service Award — convention since taking the PHASA’s top honor — Thornton helm of the organization in and his long-time girlfriend, November of 1997. Kelli Sellers, climbed a high “When I joined Dallas Safari African peak. While they Club as executive director,” viewed herds of African game Thornton said, “I set personal below, he placed a fine dia- goals for its organizational and GRAY N. THORNTON mond in her hand and pro- convention growth and recog- posed. nition within the conservation of being an outstanding out- energy and direction to pre- DSC, and has been a volunteer “How could you say no to community. I take great pride doorsman who has the ability serve and protect the outdoors.” for years. “I appreciate my close that through the dedication and to promote worthwhile projects “We’ll miss him,” said relationship with Gray both as a that?” Kelli Sellers asked. “It hard work of a core group of affecting wildlife and the envi- Thornton’s successor, Ben volunteer and in preparing for just doesn’t get any more per- volunteers, unmatched in the ronment,” said Dick Hart, a DSC Carter. “And we wish him well. this position,” he said. fect than that.” industry, and dedicated staff, member and inductee to the Gray has helped Dallas Safari Thornton has hunted big and Thornton slyly downplayed who each contribute at a level Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall Club achieve a high place in the small game throughout North the romantic angle. “The deals beyond any other team I have of Fame. “He looks like an out- industry, and has positioned us America, including Alaska; and on diamonds are a lot better in led, we have accomplished and doorsman. He is an outdoors- for even bigger and better he has hunted in Germany, Africa,” he said. surpassed these goals.” man. And as an outdoorsman, things.” Mexico, New Zealand, and on The couple plans to wed in “Gray combines a rare talent he has focused his considerable Carter is a past president of 13 safaris in southern Africa. He February.

Empire Standard Rifle age. Value $6,795 deer up to 220 SCI. Value $8,000 Bonus Raffle Crocodile Bay Costa Rica — Larry Shanks Glenroy Hunting Lodge — James Hunter .338 Winchester Magnum, Field Grade Provided by Crocodile Bay Costa Rica 100% donated by Glenroy Hunting Lodge 2008 Raffles Provided by Empire Rifle Company — George Sandman (Booth #568/570/572) Dream Adventure #3 DOOR PRIZE DRAWING Free! (as of press time) $20/ticket $1,000 Gift Card to Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Swarovski Optics Package 10-day plains game hunt for one hunter and one World Krieghoff .470 NE Double Gun $20/ticket non-hunter in Limpopo — includes trophy fees. $50/ticket Value ATS 20x60 Spotting Scope Value $7,000 Raffle Ticket Pricing $13,475 Provided 10 x 42 EL Binoculars Adansonia Safaris — Mof Venter $20 Tickets by Krieghoff International and Alamo Sporting Arms 3-10 x 42 Plex Rifle Scope 100% donated by Adansonia Safaris (Booth #1166) — Dieter Krieghoff & Rich Kaysa (Booth #312) Value $5,030 All Dream Adventures — choice of five differ- ent trips Provided by Swarovski Optik — Jessica Pacheco Dream Adventure #4 Swarovski Optics Package — binoculars, Griffin & Howe Claremont (Booth #300/301) $20/ticket Spotting scope, and rifle scope 12 gauge 4-day trophy whitetail deer hunt with other game $50 Tickets $50/ticket Dream Adventures for one hunter and one non-hunter in Texas – 470 Nitro Double rifle O/U shotgun. Value $8,750 Dream Adventure #1 includes trophy fees for trophy whitetail deer, hog, G&H over/under shotgun Provided by Griffin & Howe — Joe Prather & $20/ticket javelina, turkey and bobcat. Value $20,000 Pearl Necklace Lorraine Smario (Booth #858/860/862/864) 10-day cape buffalo hunt for one hunter in Tanganyika Wildlife Safaris – Randy Cadwallader Bonus raffle ticket Zimbabwe — includes trophy fees. Value $11,750 100% donated by Tanganyika Wildlife Safaris 18” strand of 10mm pearls Brooklands Hunting Safaris — Dale Desfountain (Booth #679/681) Empire Safari rifle in 375 H&H $50/ticket 100% donated by Brooklands Hunting Safaris Ticket Packages Necklace with diamond clasp (Booth# 694/696) Dream Adventure #5 $100 — (6 each) $20 tickets Value $9,700 $20/ticket $200 — (12 each) $20 tickets or (5 each) $50 100% donated by Kelly Mitchell Fine Jewelry — Dream Adventure #2 5-day red stag and fallow deer hunt for one hunter tickets Kelly Mitchell (Booth #629/631/728/730) $20/ticket and one non-hunter in New Zealand — includes $500 – (1) Bonus raffle ticket and choice of any 7-night/5-day single angler strike boat fishing pack- trophy fees for red stag up to 320 SCI and fallow three $200 packages

Early day shuttle will run continuously between Shuttle Schedule the Hilton Anatole Hotel and Market Hall. Day 2008 Convention Expo Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008 shuttle will run a continuous loop from the 12 PM – 6:30 PM Hilton Anatole Hotel to Market Hall. Evening Shuttle will run a continuous loop in parking shuttle will run a continuous loop from Market Admission lots from Market Hall to the Hilton Anatole Hotel. Hall to the Hilton Anatole Hotel. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Expo Hours: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008 Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 Thursday: 10 am – 6 pm 8 AM –11AM 6:30 AM –10 AM Friday: 10 am – 6 pm 3 PM – 10 PM 10 AM – 4 PM Saturday: 9 am – 6 pm Day shuttle will run a continuous loop in park- 4 PM – 6:30 PM Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm ing lots from Market Hall to the Hilton Anatole Show Special Membership Package $100 Hotel Chantilly Ballroom door to Market Hall. Early day shuttle will run continuously between Includes 1 year sponsor membership to Dallas Safari Club, a Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008 the Hilton Anatole Hotel and Market Hall. Day 4, 3, 2 or 1-day pass (depending on day purchased) to the Expo PLUS entry 7:30 AM – 10 AM shuttle will run a continuous loop in parking into 10 AM – 4 PM lots from Market Hall to the Hilton Anatole DSC “Zebra” Chevy Truck/Tanzania Safari Drawing 4 PM – 6:30 PM Hotel. 4-Day Pass $45 Early day shuttle will run continuously between Evening shuttle will run a continuous loop from the Market Hall and the Hilton Anatole Hotel. Market Hall to the Hilton Anatole Hotel. Expo Silent Auction! Day shuttle will run a continuous loop in park- This year’s Expo Silent Auction will sport some of the finest auction items to ing lots from the Hilton Anatole Hotel to Market Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 be found. This spectacular spread is located at the end of aisles 300 – 400 Hall. Evening shuttle will run a continuous loop 7:30 AM – 10 AM next to the food court. The Expo Silent Auction hours are as follows: from the Market Hall to Hilton Anatole Hotel. 10 AM – 5 PM Thursday: 10 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 10 AM - 4:30 PM Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 Saturday: 9 AM – 4 PM 7:30 AM – 10 AM Shuttle will run a continuous loop in parking 10 AM – 4 PM lots from the Hilton Anatole Hotel to Market The Silent Auction Area will be open on Sunday for buyers to collect their 4 PM – 6:30 PM Hall. purchases. We look forward to seeing you at the Expo Silent Auction!

Page 12 Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo Advertising Supplement SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

DATE EVENT VENUE Tuesday, January 8 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Exhibitor Registration & Move In Market Hall

Wednesday, January 9 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Exhibitor Registration & Move In Market Hall 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Exhibitor Welcoming Party & Auction Hilton Anatole Hotel Banquet Sponsored by: Gander Mountain

Thursday, January 10 8:00 am – 10:00 am Exhibitor Breakfast Hilton Anatole Hotel 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Market Hall 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Silent Auction Open Market Hall 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Casual Banquet & Auction Hilton Anatole Hotel Banquet Sponsored by: Bass Pro Shops Wine Sponsored by: Capital Farm Credit

Friday, January 11 8:00 am – 10:00 am Exhibitor Breakfast Hilton Anatole Hotel 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Market Hall 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Seminars Hilton Anatole Hotel 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Silent Auction Open Market Hall 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Ladies Auction & Luncheon Hilton Anatole Hotel Lunch Sponsored by: Academy Sports & Outdoors

6:30 pm – 7:15 pm Banquet Registration & Cocktails Hilton Anatole Hotel 7:15 pm – 10:00 pm Dinner, Youth Program & Auction Hilton Anatole Hotel Banquet Sponsored by: Cabela’s Wine Sponsored by: Graff Automotive Family of Dealers

Saturday, January 12 7:00 am – 9:00 am Exhibitor Breakfast Hilton Anatole Hotel 8:00 am – 10:00 am Life Member Breakfast Hilton Anatole Hotel Breakfast Sponsored by: The Foxy Huntress Guest Speaker: Dr. Red Duke 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Market Hall 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Silent Auction Open Market Hall 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Seminars Renaissance Dallas Hotel 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm Banquet Registration & Cocktails Hilton Anatole Hotel 7:15 pm – 10:00 pm Dinner, Peter H. Capstick Hunting Heritage Award, Hilton Anatole Hotel Banquet Sponsored by: RBC Dain Rauscher Outstanding Hunting Achievement Award, Program & Auction Wine Sponsored by: Sovereign Bank 11:00 pm – 2:00 am After Hours Entertainment Hilton Anatole Hotel

Sunday, January 13 8:00 am – 10:00 am Exhibitor Breakfast Hilton Anatole Hotel 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Market Hall 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Silent Auction Item Payment & Collection Market Hall 4:00 pm Show & Exhibit Hall Closes Market Hall 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm Exhibitor Move Out Market Hall 10:00 pm Exhibit Hall Locked Market Hall

SEMINAR SCHEDULE Seminars will be held Friday at the Hilton Anatole Hotel and Saturday at the Renaissance Hotel

Emerald Room Topaz Room Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wilderness Survival Hunting South Africa Hilton Anatole Hotel 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Educators Seminar Boddington & Carter on the Big Five 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hunting Whitetails Safari Planning Lone Star Room #1 Lone Star Room #2 Lone Star Room #3 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Wilderness Survival Safari Planning Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wilderness Medicine Hunting Whitetails Rowland Ward Renaissance Dallas Hotel Measuring Course (1 - 4 pm) 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Boddington & Carter on the Big Five 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hunting South Africa SEMINARS AT A GLANCE

Boddington and Carter Rutkowski & Anne Gaines-Burrill Hunting South Africa survival circumstances. on the Big Five Dallas Safari Club hand-loading specialist, Presenter: Peter Flack Presenter: Craig T. Boddington veteran of numerous African safaris and Peter Flack is an 11th generation, South Wilderness Medicine and Ivan Carter author of “African Tips for Trips,” Terry African businessman (the chairman of Presenter: Eric Sine, Global Rescue Quick Craig Boddington, DSC Life Member and Blauwkamp offers tips for the first-timer or Rowland Ward), conservationist and game Reaction Team Leader, Senior Chief USN, host of the DSC-sponsored hit television veteran safari hunter planning an African rancher, as well as the author and editor of Senior Naval Instructor, US Special Operations series “Tracks Across Africa,” is the most safari. Customs and clearing expert Carol four books, hundreds of articles and the pro- Command 18D Paramedic Course prolific outdoor writer and recognized hunt- Rutkowski, of Coppersmith, Inc. will advise ducer of six DVDs on African hunting. He To teach this class, Senior Chief Sine, ing personality of our generation. The author participants on the proper procedures to ship has been on hundreds of safaris in 12 African Naval Senior Enlisted Leader at the Joint of 20 books and over 3,000 magazine articles and import their valued trophies back home. countries for over 140 species of game and, Special Operations Medical Training Center, on the subjects of hunting and firearms, Anne Gaines-Burrill from Air 2000 Hunters last year, received the highest accolade that Ft. Bragg, N. C., and veteran of Operation Boddington’s straightforward, no-nonsense Support will give a rundown on the require- amateur hunting organizations in South Desert Shield, Storm, Saber and Iraqi approach has made him one of the most ments of the South African Firearms Control Africa can bestow, The Musgrave Award, for Freedom, will draw from his 18 years of U.S. sought after speakers in the hunting industry. Act and what you need to do to bring your his life-time achievements and contribution Military Special Operations experience. Ivan Carter is one of the most dynamic pro- own firearms to Africa. to hunting. He is an entertaining speaker Senior Chief Sine will cover how to incor- fessional hunters of the modern-day safari and authority on hunting in his country. porate a first-aid kit, gear and environmental era. Hunting Whitetails aids to ensure the survival of you or a fellow No game classification in the history of Presenter: Larry “Mr. Whitetail” Weishuhn Wilderness Survival hunter should an injury occur. This class will hunting carries the mystique as “Africa’s Big Dallas Safari Club Life Member, Dallas Presenter: Peter Kummerfeldt have something for everyone, from the most Five.” Few modern day hunters have the Safari Club Game Trails field editor, author, DSC survival editor and member, Peter basic first-aid tools to those used by experience of Boddington and Carter with television host and world-renowned whitetail Kummerfeldt will share his unmatched advanced rescuers. the Big Five. In this seminar, Craig and Ivan expert, Larry Weishuhn offers his expert knowledge and firsthand skills developed share their experiences with hunting the advice on hunting North America’s favorite from 30 years as a United States Air Force Special Offering! Dark Continent’s most dangerous big game. game animal. Learn Larry’s secrets for suc- wilderness safety and survival instructor Rowland Ward Measuring Course cess at this excellent seminar that will and the lessons he learned along the way. Jane Halse from DSC partner and sponsor Safari Planning, Importing Your Trophies include trophy judgment, hunting techniques Proven practical survival skills, not primi- Rowland Ward will offer a Measuring Course and Firearm Travel Tips and just about everything you wish to learn tive skills or myths, will be discussed — on the Rowland Ward scoring system to cer- Presenters: Terry Blauwkamp, Carol about white-tailed deer. skills that work under the most difficult of tify Rowland Ward Measurers.

Advertising Supplement Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo Page 13 David Drinkard Art 831/833 Frontiers International Travel 519 Hunting Consortium 342/344 David Green Master Furrier 962/964 Frosch International Travel 1004 Iantosca Travel Marketing Concepts 931 Exhibitors/Donors De Klerk Safaris 123 FTW Outfitters 188/190/192 Immenhof Hunting & Guest Farm 775 Deborah Vaughn Designs 719 Furs and Feathers Taxidermy 693/695 Inafrica Safaris / Kan Safaris 362/364/366 Company Booth Delta Waterfowl 5 Furs by Robert 635/637/639 Inconnu Lodge 970 AAA Africa Serapa Safaris 145 Devin Rowe Bronze Inc. 685/687/689 Gavin Rabinovitch Safaris 869 Indian River Ranch Guides & Outfitters 876 Adam Clements-Safari Trackers, Inc. 382/384/386/388 Diamond D Whitetail Ranch 878/880 Gems on the Brazos 1104 Indianhead Ranch 282 Adam Freeman Studio 1050 Didimala Safaris 1269 Gioia Mia 1267 Ingogo Safaris 908 Adansonia Safaris 1166 Die Keiler 778 Giuseppe Carrizosa - Spain 322 Inman Productions 654 Advanced Taxidermy & Wildlife Design 1046/1048 Dinaka Game Reserve 243 Glacial Lakes Hunting Resort 669/671 International Big Game Hunters 256/258 Adventure Unlimited Inc. 591 Dirk de Bod Safaris Namibia CC 839 Global Adventure Outfitters 1081 IOTA 1162/1164 Africa Hunting Safaris, Inc. 163/165 DODGE 900/901 Global Hunting Resources 1015/1017/1114/1116 IPHA 11 Africa Thirstland Safaris CC 194 Donnie Stegemoller Realtors 915 Global Rescue 118 J W Hulme Company 975 African Classic Safaris/Worldwide Hunting 1128 Dries Visser Safaris 346/348 Global Sportsman, The 665 J. Howell Alaskan Outfitters LLC 810 African Dreams 1022 E Circle E Hunting Farms 1148 Gracy Travel International Inc. 259 J.B. Hill Boot Company 1276 African Elephant Hair Bracelets 645 E.A.R./Insta-Mold 821 Grant Adventures Int’l. 525/527 J.J. Caceria - www.Cordobadoves.com 813 African Field Sports 529/531 Eagle Pass Lodge 109 Great Grey Outfitters, Ltd. 232/234 J/B Adventures & Safaris 555 African Game Industries, Inc. 806/808 Eagle Track’em Outfitters 157 Great Rocky Mountain Fur Co. 391/393 Jackson Armory, LLC 1029/1031 African Hunter Magazines 697 East Fork Ranch 117 Great Spanish Hunts 910 Jan Martin McGuire - Artist/Naturalist 334/336/338 African Images, Inc. 620 Echo Lake Big Game Hunts 867 Greg Pennicott Safaris 284 Jensen Jewelers of Idaho LLC 751 African Odyssey 283/285 Eden Ridge Outfitters 834 Griffin & Howe 858/860/862/864 Jerky Central/Jerky Hut 1271 African Odyssey Travel 273 Eden Trophy Hunting - Namibia 787 Gsells Whitetail Refuge 926 Johan Calitz Hunting Safaris 333 African Savanna Hardwood Furniture 126 African Sporting Gazette 968 African Twilight Safaris 820 AgTexas Farm Credit Services 1006 Air 2000 (Pty) Ltd. 807 Alain Lefol Safaris 1075 Alamo Outfitting 184 Exhibitors in bold Alamo Sporting Arms LLC 314 Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge 980 Alaska Fur Gallery/Alaskan Vacation Club 933/935 are also donors Alaska Glacier Mountain Outfitters 186 (As of Press Time) Alaska Raven Guides LLC 818 Alaska Wildlife Adventures 205 Alaskan Fishing Adventures 239 Allen Game Ranch/Sadaka Safaris 1124 Aloe Hunting Safaris 593 Alpine Hunting - Shane Quinn 373 Amazon Tours, Inc. 483/485/487/489 American Traders 1255 Americase 613/615 Anderton Ranch 287 Anjely Antiques & African Imports 887/888 APICDA 1169 Argentina Expeditions-Rafael Tagliacozzo 459 Artistic & Realistic Taxidermy LLC 133/135 Artistic Wildlife 120 Aru Game Lodges 1268 ASJ Trophy Hunting New Zealand 195 Astra Hunting Farm 978 Atascosa Wildlife Supply 1115/1117/1214/1216 Athabasca River Outfitters Inc. 859 Australian Big Game Safaris 912 Autumnwood Outfitters 1220 Aventura Jewelry Company 242 Bad Boy Buggies 1005/1007 Banovich Fine Art Gallery 353-359/452-458 Bansner’s Ultimate Rifles, LLC 513/515 Baranof Wilderness Lodge 119 Barbour Inc. 558 Bare Tracks Trophies 1257 Bass Pro Shops 576/578 BC Safaris 477 Bear Bay Lodge, Alaska 597 Bear Paw Guide & Outfitter 252 Beauchamp Knives/Stamascus Knife Works 213 Beaulieus Trophy Hunts 2005 Ltd. 1107 Beaverfoot Outfitting 750 Beretta Gallery 468/470 Bhejane Game Reserves RSA 809 Bill Lemon Safaris 664/666 Blaauwkrantz Safaris 101/200 Bobby Hansen Safaris 734 Bonnet Plume/McKinnon & Co. Outfitters 517 Boone & Crockett Club Association 1/2 Born to Hunt Safaris 783 Brooklands Hunting Safaris 694/696 Brown Realty Co. of Rayville Inc. 1167 Buckbrush Outfitters/Hunter Interests 245 Buffalo Creek Ranch, Inc. 105/107 Butler’s Smokehouse 296 Byseewah Safaris 866/868 Cabela’s Gun Library 453/455 Canadian Guide Outfitters Ltd. 209 Cape Horn African Adventures 177/179 Capital Farm Credit 113 Captain Cal’s Lakeside Lodge 825 Cardrona Safaris New Zealand 304 Carlton R. Evans Handmade Knives 148 Casa Grande Lodge 164 Cavner & Julian Inc. 832 Caza Hispanica 191 Cazatur Spain & Europe 434 Ceaser Lake Outfitters 638 Cedar Tree Outfitters 1065 Central Kubota 988 Champion Ranch 1034 Champlin Firearms, Inc. 233/235 Charlton McCallum Safaris 106 Cheetah Safaris/Sable Safaris 743/745 Chifuti Safaris - Safari Classics 758/760 Chinanga Safaris 1150 Ekland Safaris 779/781 Hartland Trophy Ranch 1149 Johann Muller Safaris 160 Choronga Safaris 688 Elcan Optical Technologies 817 Heads Above the Rest 394/396 John X Safaris 977 Chris Bilkey Track & Trail Safaris 1051 Electronic Shooters Protection 987 Healey’s God’s Lake Narrows Lodge 1143 Joshua Creek Ranch 269 Christenson Arms 1047/1049 Elizabeth & The Gold Lady 152 Hearing Professional Center 249 Joshua Spies Art Design 921/923/925 Circle E Ranch 1170/1172 Empire Rifle Company 568/570/572 Hearthstone, Inc. 816 Just 4 Ears (E.A.R. Inc) 104 CJ’s Treasures 1067 Endegi Gallery LLC 1289 Heartland Wildlife Ranches 1135/1137/1139/1141 Kalahari Safari 857 Club Explo-Sylva Inc. 1206 Estancia Alicura 575/577 Heaven’s Gates Outfitters 490/492 Kansas Trophy Whitetails 747 Club Faune 1217/1219 Estancia La Criolla 1072 Hendershots Sporting Goods 792/794 Katmai Guide Service 538/540 Coastal Inlet Adventures 796 Euless Guns & Ammo. 207 Heritage Collectables 127/129 KDF, Inc. 636 Cochrane River Outf./Wollaston Lake Lodge 1146 Eurogun Imports Inc. 449 Heym USA/Double Gun Imports 952 Keerweder Hunting Safaris 770 Coenraad Vermaak Safaris 547/549/551 Evolution USA 780 HHK Safaris 674/676/678/680 Kelly Mitchell Fine Jewelry/Rede Diamond 629/631/728/730 Cole Gunsmithing 1023/1025 Expeditions by Ron, Inc. 356 High Mountain White Tails 929 Keyah Grande LLC, The Lodge 657/659 Comanche Outfitters, LLC 882 Explorer Satellite Communications, Inc. 1174 Hill Country Rifle 746/748 Kgori Safaris - Botswana 291/293 Continental Divide Knives 278 Federico Gellini Safaris - Tanzania 457 Hispacaza gestion S.L. 739 Kimber 1014/1016 Coppersmith, Inc. 647 Fejes Guide Service, Ltd. 534 Holland & Holland 439/441 Kimihia Safaris 1204 Coral Sea Safaris 1021 Felix Lalanne Safari Brokers Spain 389 Holliday Air Inc. 1085 King Bros. UTV Ranch 1277/1279 Costa Rica East and West 137 Fernando Saiz - Spain 332 Holloway Fur Co. 812/814 King of the Mountain 768 Cotton Mesa 579/581 Fine Art & The Animal 1285 Holstein Hunting Safaris 244 Kiwi Safaris New Zealand 476/478 Coy’s Yellow Creek Outfitting 363 Fine Ideas Furniture 176 Hornady Manufacturing 1041/1043/1140/1142 Klawerberg Game Ranch-Namibia 850 Coyote Crossing Ranch 871 Firesteel Creek Lodge 872/874 Horseshoe Creek Outfitters 819 Knives of Alaska/Diamond Blade LLC 299/397/398 Craigieburn Alpine Safaris New Zealand 909/911 Fishabout Sport Fishing Adventures 1183 Hunt Alaska 187 Kobus Moller Studios LLC 463/465/562/564 Custom Shop 658/660 Fishtail Ranch 848 Hunt and Fish with John Kelly 1176 Kodiak Sportsmans Lodge 279 Cutting Boards, Etc. 738 Flag Ranch/West Texas Safaris 773 Hunt Australia 377 Kowas Adventure Safaris 920 CWD Alliance 3 Flagg Group, The/Vermejo Park Ranch 383/385/387 Hunt Europe 172 Krieghoff 312 Dallas Business Journal 1024 Flying P Outdoors Hunting Lodge 1179 Hunt Trip Spain 545 Krooked River Ranch/Texas Best Outfitters 193 Dallas CEO Magazine 881 FM Allen 961-967/1060-1066 Huntafrica Namibia CC 1071 Kudu Exclusives 1129/1131/1228/1230 Dallas Gun Club 595 Forever Christmas by Chelsea, Inc. 1189 Hunters & Guides Africa 263 La Gaviota Uruguay 155 Dallas Woods & Waters 4 Fort Knox/Complete Security Service 904/906 Hunters Headquarters 227/229 Lategan Safaris 134 Damuth Taxidermy, Inc. 223/225 Four Seasons Safaris New Zealand 462/464 Hunters Namibia Safaris 339/341 Lazy J Bar O Outfitters - Alaska 1210 Danny McCallum Safaris Ltd. 651 Foxy Huntress LLC 1121/1123/1125 Huntershill Safaris 202 Leaf River Lodge 295/297

Page 14 Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo Advertising Supplement Lee Livingston Outfitting, Inc. 139 NAPHA 10 Rancho Caracol 272/274 Simply Hunting with Paul Barstad 811 Legendary Adventures Inc. 345/347/349 National Rifle Association Shows & Events 740 Rann Safaris/777 Ranch 444/446/448 Sitatunga Safaris 582/584 Leica Camera Inc. 656 Nebraska Trophy Whitetails 1032 Rapids Camp Lodge 571 Smith & Wesson 368 Leithen Valley Trophy Hunts NZ & Australi 390 New England Custom Gun Service 956 Rata Maire Deer New Zealand 182 South Pacific Safaris New Zealand 744 Leota’s 1160 New Zealand Investments & Conservation 883/885 Rawhide Creek Ranch and Hunt Club Inc. 852 South Texas Tripods & Feeders.Com 917 Leupold & Stevens Inc. 288 New Zealand Wildlife Safaris 618 Rebecca Hallam Designs 1229 Southeast Alaska Guide Service 170 Lewis Drake And Associates 941/943/1040/1042 Nico & Will Pelser Bowhunting Adventures 1259 RecordBuck Ranch 112 Liard River Adventures 667 No Fences Land Company 985 Red Canyon Ranch 1008/1010 Southern Cross Safaris 324 Lilly Porter Fine Jewelry 937 North Alberta Outfitters 110 Red Oxx Manufacturing 469/471/473 Southwest Gallery 212/214/216 Limcroma Safaris 774/776 North Mexico Safari Club 7 Redfish Lodge 1030 Spey Creek Trophy Hunting - New Zealand 853/855 Linda Lemon Wildlife Artist 668/670 North Rim Trophy Hunts 266 Reel Hunting, New Zealand 641 Sporting International Inc. 565 Live Water Properties 764 North Star Outfitting 1208 Retriever Sporting Clays 1151 Sports Afield 649 Lobo Peak Guides & Outfitters 873 Northern Giants Trophy Ranch Inc. 1070 Reveille Hunting Ranch - Namibia 924 Sportsman’s Alliance for Alaska/Renewable 9 Lochinvar Safaris New Zealand 976 Northern Wildlife Ventures 180 Rhinoland Safaris 183/185 Spring Valley Anglers 940 Lochow Ranch Professional Pond/Lake Mgmt. 918 Northsask Frontier Adventures 143 Rhodes Brothers Taxidermy 1223 SS Pro Safaris 482 Lone Star Ag Credit 1132 Oakcreek Whitetail Ranch LLC 1120/1122 Richard Cooke Safaris 124 Steyn Safaris 854/856 Lone Star Field Products 756 Oasis Outdoor Furnishings, Inc. 1171 Rick’s Outpost 684/686 Stormberg Elangeni Safaris 352/354 Lone Star Outdoor News 1111 Okavango Botswana Kalahari 316/318 Rifles Inc. 630 Lone Star Outfitters 1281/1283 Omatako Hunting Trails 286 Rio Bonito Ranch 215 Strong Case by TnB Enterprises, Inc. 798/799 Long Grass Outfitters LLC 130/132 Omujeve Safaris Namibia 1074/1076 Rio Grande Rancho & Resort 718/720 Stukel’s Upland Adventures 536 Louis Venter Safaris 879 Ondjamba Safaris - Game Trackers Africa 445/447 Rocker b Ranch 938 Sturm, Ruger and Company 585/587 Love Bros. & Lee Ltd. 1073 Operation Orphans, Camp Gene Ashey 6 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation 8 Stutzman Hells Canyon Custom Rods 472 Su King’s Fashion Collection 147/149 Sueno del Mar 1084 Summit Station Lodge & Wilderness Exped 870 Superior Ammunition 358 Superior Fiberglass 100/102 Sure Fire, LLC 721 Sure Grip Racks 1105 Swanepoel & Scandrol Safaris 557/559 Swarovski Optik North America 300/301 Swartkei Safaris 691 Sweeney Enterprises Feeders 1260 Swift Bullet Company 236/238 Syracuse Custom Meats 771 T. Jeffrey Safari Co., The 822/824 TAG Safari Clothing 836/838 Tailwaters Fly Fishing Company 942 Tam Safaris 723/725 Tambuti Wilderness 617/619 Tanganyika Wildlife Safari 679/681 Tanzania Adventures, Inc. 142/144/146 Tanzania Big Game Safaris 326/328 Taxidermy Africa 217 Team Murphy Realty LLC 905/907 Terra Cat 298 Terry Wilson Antler Designs 625/627/724/726 Texas Bighorn Sheep Society 14 Texas Hunt Company 1106/1108/1110 Texas Parks & Wildlife/Oper. Game Thief 15 Texas Pistol Academy 951 Texas Safari Hunting Products 827 Texas Sporting Journal 916 Texas Tree Whackers/Johns Guns 930/932 Texas Wildlife Supply 1180/Lawn A Texas Wildlife Taxidermy 791/793 TGB Outfitters 178 Thaba Mmoyo Safaris 588 The Montana Watch Company 277 The Posh Buffalo 1182/1184 Theriau Lake Lodge 586 Thompson/Center Arms 369/371 Thormahlen & Cochran Safaris 535/537/539/541 Tierra Encantada Outfitters/Guides 922 Timbercreek Outfitters 1225 Timberwolf Trading Co. 655 Tip Top Wilderness Lodge 966 Tomkinson African Wingshooting 936 Tonkaway Ranch 835/837 Total Outdoor Adventures 877 Trek International Safaris 841/843 Tres Chic Furs 1263/1265 Trijicon, Inc. 1274 Trinity Outfitters Shooting Resort 189 Trophy Hunter Safaris, Inc. 228 Trophy Hunters Africa 634 Trophy Safaris CC 1083 Trophy Safaris Namibia 114 Trophy Tools 1037 Tropic Star Lodge of Panama 729/731 Truelife Taxidermy 741 TruSolutions Corporation 1020 Tshabezi Safaris 159 Tukii Lodge 1011 Tumbleweeds 197 TW Tanks Inc. Trophy Blinds 1080/1082 Uhlenhorst Hunting Safaris 1130 Ultimate Ammunition Company LLC 790 Unico Hunting Safaris 484/486 United Country/Texas Choice Real Estate 826/828 Valhalla Game Ranch 589 Van Dewark Art Glass 1061/1063 Van Noordwyk Safaris 777 Van Vuuren African Safaris 262/264 Verdera & Vicente 1227 Vieranas Safaris - Bow Hunting 661 Loveless Custom Boot & Shoes 222/224/226 Orpa Hunting Ranch - Namibia 1221 Ron Schaefer Artist 392 W.F. Mans Safaris 168 Lyon Safaris 275 Orvis Dallas 552/554/556 Ron Stepp Fine Knives 847/849/851 Wachovia Securities Financial Network 1109 Mabula Pro Safaris 306/308 Otjandaue Hunting Farm 1187 Rovuma Hunting Safaris 805 Madubula Safaris 433/435 Otjinuke Hunting Ranch, Namibia 733 Rowland Ward 154/156 Walden & Bork LLC 616 Mafigeni Safaris 1077 Out of Africa- In Montana Artist Gallery 947/949 Rungwa Game Safaris 254 Warthog Sharpeners - USA 1278 Majestic Mountain & Lakeview Outfitters 218 Outback Wildlife Feeders 1100/1101/1102/1201 Russell Moccasin Company 612/614 Weatherby/Schooler Associates 378 Makadi Safaris 108 Outdoor Safe 13 Ryan Perry - Artist 981/983 Webb Hammond Knives and Jeweler 797 Manuka Point Lodge New Zealand 1028 Outdoor Visions Inc. 644/646/648/650 Safari Hunting Adventures 290/292 Wells Gallery 173/175 Mark Dewet Safaris 934 Painted Adventures 1134/1136 Safari Nordik 257 Wendell Reich Hunter’s Quest Internationa 488 Mary River Australian Safaris 950 Patio Ranch, The 1188 Safari Press 644 Westervelt Sporting Lodge/Kiwi Safaris NZ 379 Matlabas Game Hunters 982 Paul Phelan Safaris/Safari Bound S Africa 491/493 Safari S.A. 823 Westley Richards Agency 1033/1035 Matthew Greeff Safaris 253/255 Paul Stones Safaris Africa 289 Safari Studios (Wildlife Connections) 237 Westwind Tugboat Cruises 749 Maxwell’s Art 1161/1163 Perchhill Art 153 Safari Trails International 1262 Whitetail Junction Ranch 984 McClelland Gun Shop 372/374/376 Performance Top Drives/Custom Hunting Rig 1222/1224 Safari World of Robin Hurt 438/440 McDonald Pro Hunting 116 Peter Blackwell Wildlife Art 971/973 Safaris Botswana Bound 521 Wicked River Outfitters 276 Medjet Assist 784/786 Pheasant Meadows Outfitters 690/692 Safric Safaris & Hunting 946/948 Wild Arts by Raj S. Paul 167/169 Medstar 1181 Phillip Bronkhorst Safaris 590/592 Saltwater Taxidermy 201 Wild West Guns 986 Meyer Custom Boots 863/865 Pierre Van Tonder Big Game Safaris 138/140 Santa Fe Trail Hunts 785 Wilderness Mint 766 MG Arms Inc. 561 Pot Belly Blinds 196/198 Satterwhite Log Homes 1287/1288 Wildlife Images Taxidermy 972 Michigan Elk Hunting 1261 Premier Safaris Inc. 735/736/737 Savannah Safaris - South Africa 265/267 Wildman Lake Lodge/Cinder River Lodges 548 Mike McCrave Hunting Ltd. 640 Pro Safaris Africa 767 Savannah Safaris - Zimbabwe 628 William & Son 761/763/765 Miles & Miles Outfitters 204/206 Professional Hunters Assoc. South Africa 12 Schmidt & Bender 958 Woods Outfitting 1009 Miombo Safaris Limted 754 Profi Hunt Ltd. Hunting in Russia/Asia 436 Scrimshaw by Terry Christian 698 Wormald Hunting Adventures 219 Mkhamba Safaris 115 QB Ranch Reserve 1270 Select Safaris 569 Y Bar Ranch 268 Mokore Safaris 954 Quagga Safaris 830 Serengeti Rifles, Inc. 788 Mountain Monarchs of Alaska 789 R C Hunt Wildlife Art 1036 SHE Safari 1153/1155/1157 Y.O. Ranch/Woodbury Taxidermy 675/677 Murray Custom Leather 624/626 R J Hunt Jewelers 365 Sherry Steele Unlimited 246/248 Yukon Stone Outfitters Ltd. 247 Nagelhout & Company 712/714/716 RainStar Ranch, L.P. 1175/1177 Shikar Safaris 544/546 Zambezi Hunters 294 Namib Sun Hunting Safaris 479 Ranch King Hunting Blinds 1280/1282 Sikanni River Outfitters 335 Zeiss Sports Optics 208 Namibia Tourism Board 16 Rancho Ala Blanca 1266 Silak Adventures 125 Zuka Safaris Africa 621

Advertising Supplement Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo Page 15 DALLAS SAFARI CLUB DONORS Helping make it happen

Donors that are not exhibitors J&R Outfitter (As of press time) Jaco Oosthuizen/Karen Wolfe Albert & Karen Wolfe Jasper’s Restaurant Alice Maxwell John Brooks Showroom to the Amber Miertschin Trade American Traders John Dearman Anuritay Ranch Jorge A. Robles Safaris in Bachendorf’s Argentina Barbara Franklin Katie Strief Ben Carter Lad Shunneson Adventures Black Gold Lodge Lens-A-Hand Images, Ltd. Bob & Celia Scott Lopez Brothers Silversmith Brazos Archery Outfitters Los Ombues/Orvis Travel Caliedescope Designs Lucy Blachly Canadian Whitetail Adventures Ltd. Marilyn Wessel Cantina Laredo Pacific Rim Outfitters Cape Town Hunting Safaris Pam Patterson Charles Wolcott Patti Roberson Covert Ranch Personal Touch Tree Service Crocodile Bay Costa Rica Renaissance Dallas Hotel Debbie Williams Richard Cheatham Dixie Yeatts Sandra Mesch Dos Angeles Ranch Sharon Landre Dos Plumas Hunting Ranch Silpada Designs Jewelry Elaine Wittmann Smiley’s Studios Eleazar Saenz Splitting Image Taxidermy Eurohunts - Alvaro Villegas Steve & Yvonne Miller Fiona Capstick The Conservation Fund/ General Friend of DSC Communication Inc. Gail Nogle Photography The Facial Shoppe GameGuard Quality Products The Funny Apron Co. Glenroy Hunting Lodge Tom Thumb Heart of Texas Trophy Whitetails Tori Nayfa Highland Park Plastic Surgery Tuffpak - Division of Nalpak, Inc. Center Vancouver Island Guide Outfitters Hilton Anatole Hotel Vermejo Park Ranch Inside Out Band Whitney Kielwasser Board of Directors DALLAS SAFARI CLUB Governmental Affairs Advisory Officers Steve Weinberg

Bill Swisher President Staff Bob Scott President-Elect Gray N. Thornton Executive Director Barbara Franklin Immediate Past President Editor in Chief - Game Trails George Chamblee Treasurer Magazine Lucy Blachly Secretary Ben F. Carter III Mike McKinney Past President Advisory Council Deputy Director Amber Smith Ladies Luncheon Terri L. Lewis Chair Jim Tolson Past President Exhibits Manager Advisory Council Ad Coordinator – Game Trails Directors 2005-2008 Bill Miertschen, Magazine Charles Wolcott, Dixie Yeatts Debi Mills 2006-2009 Robert Studdard, Auction & Banquet Manager Dale Vaughan, Albert Wolfe IV 2007-2010 Marty Markl, Jerry Haskell Stricklen Mumfrey, Frank Sweeney Youth and Membership Programs

Vice Presidents Manager Robert Baxter, Scott Henkel, David Jaimey Bills Oakes, Richard Cheatham, James Jeanes, Brooks Puckett, Dewey Convention and Services Coordinator Dalton, Steve Miller, Steve Davis, Editor - Camp Talk Newsletter Allen Moore Betty Leeper DSC-PAC Chair Lance Phillips Administrative Assistant

DALLAS ECOLOGICAL What is the Dallas Ecological FOUNDATION Foundation? The Dallas Ecological Foundation Officers (DEF) is the charitable arm of the Jim Tolson Chairman Dallas Safari Club. It is classified as Jerry Peterman Chairman a charitable non-profit foundation Emeritus as described in Section 501(c) 3 of Mike McKinney Vice Chairman the Internal Revenue Code. Rich Roberson Secretary Contributions to DEF are tax Jerry Mohelnitzky Treasurer deductible to the fullest extent Directors allowed by law. 2006-2008 Mac McClure, Do you need a tax deduction? If Mike McKinney, Roger Hooper, so, make a donation to the Dallas Dixie Yeatts Ecological Foundation or the Dallas 2006- 2009 Bill Burke, John Ecological Foundation Youth Fund. Mowrey, Jerry Mohelnitzky, Jim They also accept donations of Tolson mounted trophies. For more infor- 2007-2010 Will Beecherl, mation, please contact Jim Tolson, Tommy Caruthers Sr., Jerry Dallas Ecological Foundation

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INVITATION DEAR FRIEND WE INVITE YOU AND ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO COME AND JOIN US AT THE VISIT BOOTHS 854 and 856 DALLAS SAFARI CLUB FROM 9 TO 13 JANUARY 2008.

PLEASE MARK THIS ON YOUR CALENDER SEE YOU THERE STEYN CARACAL SAFARIS ABIE, CHARL AND PAUL

USA Office Tel: +2713 712 6319 or +2712 Spain Office Dave Duncan 277 2389 Osvaldo Balaguer Tel: 817-296-4463 Fax: +2713 712 3909 or 2712 Tel: +34 69692 9764 email: 277 2389 email: [email protected] Charl Mobile: +2783 2300 611 [email protected] Abie Mobile: 2782 804 2585 South African Office [email protected] Steyn Caracal Safaris /[email protected]

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Visit our Show Room 1314 North Industrial Blvd. Dallas, TX 75207 214-741-6369 800-487-6104 www.ftknoxtexas.com

Page 20 Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo Advertising Supplement Advertising Supplement Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo Page 21 Oliver’s expertise benefits safari hunters Africa Hunting Safaris, Inc. hunts prime areas “All things considered, there are ahead. This helps them get the only two kinds of people in the dates and species they want. world: Those who stay home and Most people travel between those who do not. The second are May and October. Booking a the most interesting.” trip with Africa Hunting Safaris, — Rudyard Kipling. Inc. is as easy as telling Ron what you want to hunt and Hunters who opt not to stay “At this when. He will advise you on the home and book a safari through country to hunt, best areas to Africa Hunting Safaris, Inc., (for- time, visit, give you a quote on how merly Zimbabwe Wildlife Safaris) much the trip will cost, and will not only benefit from Ron then make the arrangements Oliver’s expertise in hunting but ‘bang for for your hunt. also from his familiarity with Ron says he has been work- Africa. buck’ ing with his safari operations for Ron, who began hunting as a a long time and knows them all young boy, followed in his Zimbabwe personally as well as profes- father’s footsteps and joined the sionally. military. While serving 25 years has the And, two or three months in the U.S. Army, Ron was each year, he is in Africa check- assigned to the diplomatic corps market for ing out the service firsthand, as in Africa for nine years as well as well as assessing the security 14 years in Asia and the Pacific. and political situation in each For six of those years, he served dangerous country. at the American Embassy in Ron also will help with that Harare, where he assisted the game.” pesky paperwork for hunters National Parks in legalizing who take their own rifles. bowhunting in Zimbabwe. — RON OLIVER Most clients go through Since Ron’s retirement from Johannesburg and all paperwork the Army in 1992, he has been must be properly completed and booking hunting safaris into organized to avoid problems Africa. with the importation of firearms. Ron is one of the few outfitters For more information, visit who specializes in rifle as well as Ron’s Web site at www.afric- bowhunting safaris. Bow safaris ahs.com, call (830) 336-3345 or account for about 40 percent of business from Florida to Boerne, “I have exclusivity on the for the last couple of years. In stop by Africa Hunting Safaris, his bookings. Texas, because about 80 percent ranches and safari areas where some regions in Africa, those Inc. Booths Nos. 163 and 165 at “I’m known in the industry for of his clients are Texans. we hunt,” he says. fees have been escalating the Dallas Safari Club’s 28th bow hunts,” says Ron, who has “And about 60 percent are These prime areas include sites sharply. annual convention Jan. 10-13. arranged bow safaris for such return clients,” says Ron, who in Zimbabwe (including Matetsi “At this time, ‘bang for buck’ Ron will also be attending the well-known bowhunters as Pete adds that much of his clientele is Unit 5 by Victoria Falls), South Zimbabwe has the market for Houston Safari Convention and Shepley, Chuck Adams, past generated by word-of-mouth. Africa, Zambia and Namibia. dangerous game,” he empha- SCI in Reno. Visit Ron at his president of the Dallas Safari Ron can help arrange a proper Ron says there’s no better deal sizes. booth and to talk to some of the Club, and Gary Bogner, past pres- hunt to maximize the chance of than Zimbabwe right now Ron suggests that hunters professional hunters visiting ident of Safari Club International. success for dozens of major because the low trophy fees and who want to book an African from Africa and pick up your Recently, Ron relocated his species, including the Big 5. daily rates have stayed constant safari should book about a year free DVD and brochure.

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Advertising Supplement Dallas Safari Club 2008 Sporting Convention and Expo Page 23 Redfish Lodge: Fish at every turn ‘More than great fishing: luxurious accommodations, gourmet cuisine ...’

ecluded on the tip of Guests can stay in either the Main Rattlesnake Point, a mile- Lodge or the recently completed long peninsula minutes Ruddy Lodge, which caters to small S from Rockport, is the groups who want privacy. Redfish Lodge. The Main Lodge can accommo- A must-go-to destination for date up to 18 guests in its nine anglers, this fishing resort is on a rooms. It offers a spacious lounge narrow strip of land that separates with double fireplace and bar, a card Copano Bay to the north from Port room with TV and video library, Bay’s unspoiled marsh to the and a game room. Guests can also south. For fishing enthusiasts, that relax in the lighted swimming pool translates into fish at every turn. or on the deck’s hot tub. Depending on the time of year, The 3,700-square-foot Ruddy anglers can expect to find redfish, Lodge has its own dedicated staff, speckled trout, flounder and drum including a chef. The private lodge in the 6-inch to 6-foot shallows has four bedrooms and can accom- that make up the surrounding bay modate up to eight guests. If offers a systems. great room with lounge, bar, dining The resort’s owner, Jim Conklin, area, fireplace and entertainment says the Redfish Lodge is more than center. An upstairs lounge has a bil- great fishing. It also offers luxuri- liards table and games area. ous accommodations, gourmet cui- The Redfish Lodge’s rates start at sine and unique geography. (per person/double occupancy) “The location and geography are $1,080 for a guided bay two-day key, said lodge manager Brian fishing package. Holden. “They lend themselves to That includes, of course, all the doing what we do.” fishing you might want with an Since Conklin opened the resort experienced guide at the helm. in 1992, it has grown tremendous- Anglers should pack a hat, sun- ly. Now overseen by his daughter, glasses and sunscreen. “We have Melissa Rogers, the lodge was visit- everything else, including top- ed by 300 guests in its first year of notch gear,” said Holden, who fre- operation. Last year, the resort quently will take guests out on the hosted 4,800 guests. water in one of the resort’s fleet of “Eighty-five percent are repeat poling skiffs or bay boats. REDFISH LODGE ON COPANO BAY customers,” said Holden, who has “Our days are as long as you want been with the lodge since it them to be. We start at the crack of immerse themselves in the natural for bird watching and nature tours. County Airport, 10 minutes away. opened. dawn,” he said. Most guests usually beauty of the resort and observe Holden says although he can’t To find out more about the The fishing resort’s busy season is fish for 6 to 8 hours per day. shore birds, including spoonbills guarantee the weather or the fishing, Redfish Lodge’s family specials, or March 1 through Thanksgiving. However, the resort also has sta- and herons. They can visit the beach; he will guarantee the food, accom- to make reservations, visit The majority of its visitors are cor- dium lights on the beach and a practice their skills on the putting modations and hospitality. www.redfishlodge.com or call porate clients brought in by Texas- lighted pier for nighttime fishing, greens; or head into Rockport’s art Visitors who opt not to drive in (800) 392-9324. Redfish Lodge rep- based corporations to enjoy what as well as a fleet of kayaks for an museums and shops. Nearby Aransas will be met by staff members at the resentatives will also be available to the state has to offer. However, the evening stalk of the nearby shal- National Wildlife Refuge, which is airport in Corpus Christi, which is answer questions at Booth No. Redfish Lodge also offers specials for low-water marsh. the winter home to the whooping about 45 minutes from the lodge, or 1030 at the Dallas Safari Club’s families and small groups. Guests who opt not to fish can crane, also offers a great opportunity for private aviation, the Aransas Sporting Expo, Jan. 10-13. The Sportsman Channel has sharp focus on outdoors All hunting and fishing programming with 100-plus shows ince The Sportsman ducks and geese to stag in Russia bring viewers over two centuries of Channel launched in 2003, and Argentina to the piney woods combined hunting experience. And the outdoor network has of Mississippi for hog and deer and with the addition of teen hunter, S built its viewership by offer- to the plains of Africa for buffalo Jeremie Faldyn, the show continues ing 100 percent hunting and fishing and elephant. its focus on the next generation of programming 24 hours a day, seven • From National Wild Turkey bowhunters. days a week. Federation, comes “Turkey • “Bowhunt 365” at 7:30 p.m. The Wisconsin-based company Country” at 9 p.m. with exciting shows hunters on any budget how has grown tremendously in 2007 hunts, great stories and an opportu- to find adventure with a bow and and is currently in 15 million house- nity to sharpen turkey skills. This arrow 365 days a year. This season holds nationwide on a full- and show features NWTF’s volunteers will feature African Plains game, part-time basis. The Sportsman and mixes tips and how-to informa- Midwestern and Texas Whitetail, Channel has increased distribution tion to help you become a better antelope, javelina, hogs and in Texas on Time Warner Cable hunter. exotics. channel 315 (channel 275 in Dallas) For our fishing enthusiasts, • “Bowhunter Magazine and is currently available in Dallas, “Friday Night Fish Fry” is sure to Adventures” at 9 p.m. is filled with Corpus Christi, El Paso, San Antonio please, so get hooked on: bowhunting action and how-to and the Rio Grande Valley. The net- • “In-Fisherman Specials” at 7 information designed to entertain work also has added Video on p.m. is world-famous for tackling and educate. The Tech Talk and Demand for its digital cable cus- every species of freshwater fish. The Dead-On segments guarantee to tomers. distinguished staff will take viewers help you make the most of your Acquired in June by InterMedia to the best fishing spots in North shot opportunities. Outdoors Holdings (publishers of America, covering lakes, rivers, “There are 164 hours in a week popular magazines such as In- reservoirs and coastal waters. and that’s exactly how much hunt- Fisherman and Guns & Ammo), the • “Yamaha’s Fishing Club ing and fishing programming Sportsman Channel continues to Journal” at 7:30 p.m. targets your you’ll see on the Sportsman focus on quality programming that favorite game fish every week offer- Channel,” Scheuermann said. appeals to hunters, anglers and out- ing tips that work on your home “We couldn’t focus on all 100- doorsmen. waters. Watch host Steve Pennaz plus shows in the lineup for 2008, “And while the Sportsman and experts tackle issues related to but check them out for yourself. No Channel is the only network with your area. matter what time you tune-in, you 24/7 hunting and fishing program- • “Shallow Water Angler Classics” won’t be disappointed.” ming, we’ve heard the call from our at 8 p.m. is from the producers at For a complete show listing and viewers to see more shooting sports InterMedia Outdoors. The show descriptions, visit www.thesports- programming,” said Michelle brings an informative and exciting manchannel.com and click on Scheuermann, director of way of covering saltwater flats, bay “Programming.” Or get The Sportsman Magazine Communications for the network. Doug Stange is the host of the “In-Fisherman” shows on The and back country fishing. Each delivered to “2008 is destined as another ban- show focuses on an overall topic, your door every quarter with tips, Sportsman Channel. ner year for us as we add more technique or species. great outdoors stories and more! household names,” she adds. “By gramming are shows your house- orable journeys in the middle of the The Sportsman Channel has the Sign up at www.thesportsman- year’s end, I would like to see at least hold has grown to admire: firearms world. most hours of bowhunting pro- channel.com/getthemagazine. three shooting sports shows and • “On Target with Guns & • “Benelli’s American Safari gramming of any channel. So get To request that The Sportsman more programs focused on women Ammo” at 7:30 p.m. is locked and Classics” at 8 p.m. takes viewers into your fill during Monday Night Bow Channel be offered by the satellite and children enjoying the out- loaded kicking off Sunday evening the field for great hunting action. & Blackpowder with the following providers, call Dish Network at 1 doors.” with a staff of expert writers and edi- Benelli’s staff travels from the shows: (800) 333-3474 or DIRECTV at 1 Anchoring Sunday night’s pro- tors who will take viewers on mem- prairies of Alberta, Canada, for • “Tejas Adventures” at 7 p.m. (800) 531-5000.

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A growing number of people are heading to the including loans for rural land, country homes, agricul- country to buy land, and most of them are looking ture and agribusiness. The lender also can provide for a place where they can enjoy their favorite pas- operating capital or loans for equipment and land time. Hunters account for a large share of recre- improvements. ational land buyers, but other diverse interests “If it’s in the country, we can finance it,” Novosad range from fishing and weekend ranching to said. “We’ve been making rural loans for 90 years, so wildlife photography and hiking. we have a depth of experience that most other lenders This news comes as no surprise to the lending can’t offer.” specialists at Capital Farm Credit, the state’s largest Stewart agreed that knowledge of the local area and rural lender. They have witnessed the trend first- expertise in rural lending can be a huge help to people hand. looking to buy rural land. “When people come in who “We’ve seen a huge increase in the number of people buying land for recreation, so much so that have a piece of property they’re interested in, most of it has become the primary driving factor for land the time we are familiar with the property or at least values in many areas,” said Ben Novosad, Capital with the area and can tell them something about it.” Farm Credit’s chief executive officer. Stewart said. Live in the City, Own Land in the Country Customers Share in Earnings Jay Stewart, president of Capital Farm Credit’s Mason office, which makes loans in the Texas Hill “Another big advantage is that because we are a Country, has seen recreation and long-term invest- cooperative, our customers share in our earnings,” ment potential become two of the top reasons peo- Novosad said. “We’ve returned more than $100 million ple give for wanting to buy property. to our customers through our patronage program over “Many new land buyers view real estate as a the last decade.” tangible investment asset with a reasonable expec- That pays off for Capital Farm Credit customers, tation of return that their family can enjoy while it said Don Liska, who ranches near Beeville. appreciates,” Stewart said. “It’s kind of hard to “Capital is the only financial institution I know of enjoy a stock certificate or mutual funds, but with that pays you to do business with them,” Liska said. He land you can get out and do the things you enjoy.” financed his first piece of property with Capital Farm The lending cooperative also reports an upswing Credit in 1994 and went there again two years ago in the number of city-dwellers owning land in the when he was ready to buy more land. country. “My experience with my local Capital office has “Some of our customers are planning to leave been excellent. I’ve known them for a long while, and the city behind and move to the country full-time,” they’re good people,” Liska said. “I already enjoy doing Novosad said. “But an equal number just want a business there. The patronage payment is a bonus.” place to go on the weekends. We can help both.” For more information about Capital Farm Credit, COUNTRY LIVING: Hunters account for a large share of recreational Specialists in Rural Financing visit www.capitalfarmcredit.com or visit Booth 113 at land buyers. Other interests range from fishing and weekend ranching to wildlife photography and hiking. Capital Farm Credit specializes in rural financing, the Dallas Safari Club Sporting Convention and Expo.

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