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VOLUME 32,Camp ISSUE 9 TalkOCTOBER 2019
IN THIS ISSUE Letter from the President...... 1 DSC Foundation...... 4 AMX Clay Shoot...... 5 Hotel and Exhibitor Reminders...... 6 Banquet Tickets, Day Passes...... 7 Conservation Society...... 8 Photo Contest...... 9 Hunt Report...... 10 Obituary...... 16 Reloading...... 11 Frontline Foundation...... 12 Trophy Awards...... 13 Trophy Room Tour...... 14 DSC on Air...... 14 Chapter’s Action Trackchair Hunter Appreciation Ads...... 15 Happy Hill Farm...... 16 Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation...... 18 Expands Outdoor Access DSC Christmas Party...... 22 Auction Listing...... 25 DSC o you get excited when you see a cottontail, a whitetail, a swallowtail, Membership Drive...... 38 a scissortail? For most outdoor lovers, all it takes is to pack up New Members...... 39 Heartland Dthe car and head out down the trail, out to the lake, or up a mountain Member Bulletin Board...... 40 offers Action to experience all that nature has to offer. For hunters and anglers, the Trackchair to excitement comes from a tight line, a buck in the crosshairs, a day spent with family and friends. organizations But there are outdoors lovers who have challenges that prevent them getting youth from these simple pleasures. Access for all has been made easier in recent outdoors. years, but what about going into the field? Access can be a huge challenge and one that often can’t be overcome without specialized equipment. Enter DSC Heartland, a chapter of DSC based in Nebraska and Iowa. Through active fundraising and hard work, the chapter raised enough money to buy an Action Trackchair to fulfill their mission of “Getting Youth Outdoors.” Better still, they are willing to loan it to any organization who has a demonstrated need.
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT CampTalk
CAMP TALK PRODUCTION STAFF Jay Ann Cox, PhD, Publisher & Editor in Chief Karrie Kolesar, Managing Editor Soak In the Excitement Terri Lewis, Associate Editor Terry Blauwkamp, Reloading Editor Nate Watson, Membership & Circulation Cameron Kuenzer, Social Media Manager of the Season Kathy Gunnels, Art & Production Chuck Cole, Art & Production Nieman Printing, Printing & Distribution all is a time of year that holds great anticipation and excitement for those of us Safari Classics Productions, Online Media Services who hunt in North America. As the weather cools (I hope) and days get shorter, F DSC STAFF we start tuning up our bows, checking our guns and getting equipment in shape Administrative for the approaching seasons. Corey Mason, Executive Director .Terri Lewis, Operations Manager By the time you read this, we will be well past the dove season opening day and Barri Murphy, Executive Assistant/Grants Coordinator Jennifer Italiano, Receptionist into archery season for most of our larger game animals, with upland bird and Auctions duck seasons just around the corner. My hunting this year will be limited mostly to Lori Stanford, Auctions Manager Christie Selle, Auctions Assistant local bird hunts since most of my “free” time will be occupied by DSC presidential Chapter Development duties. But I may find a day or two for whitetails. For those of you outside of the Carson Keys, Development/Management Corporate Sponsors U.S., the seasons and animals may be different, but the excitement and enjoyment Kamille Martin, Corporate Sponsors/Convention Events of all the traditions that go along with our sporting heritage are the same. Events Crystal Allison, Events Manager Another reason for my heightened excitement this time of year is that it’s just Exhibits under three months until we come together in Dallas. From all corners of the Tatiane Brazil Upton, Exhibits Manager Holly Mapel, Exhibits Assistant globe, we find new adventures, book hunts, see old friends and celebrate our Membership Nate Watson, Member & Volunteer Services shared passion. Since last January, we’ve been hard at work here in Dallas planning Publications Heritage, the 2020 DSC Convention. But this is the time of year when the show Jay Ann Cox, PhD, Director of Publications & Media really takes shape. Karrie Kolesar, Managing Editor For advertising opportunities and rates, contact Hotels are filling up and banquets meals are being planned. Booth spaces are full, Jay, [email protected], (972) 980-9800 and the floor plan is finalized. The auction catalog is nearly ready to go to press. OFFICERS 2019-2020 Award recipients are being chosen, and speakers for seminars and banquets have Scott Tobermann, President Karl Evans, Immediate Past President been selected. DSC 100 committee chairs are meeting and refining their plans, and Mark Little, President-Elect volunteer committees are filling up (but there’s always room for more). Big things John Eads, Treasurer Kyle Allison, Secretary are happening, and your club is on a steep upward trajectory – get involved and DIRECTORS enjoy the ride with us. 2017-2020 2018-2021 2019-2022 Tori Nayfa Amy Callender Ken Heard John Patterson Ravin Reddy James Jeanes Michael Vernone Bob Scott Daniel McGehee VICE PRESIDENTS Tim Danklef, David Hood, Jim Tolson ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENTS Phil Gordon, Ray Mulholland, Russell Stacy Scott Tobermann, DSC President APHA LIAISON David Oakes CHAPTERS LIAISON Tim Gafford CONSERVATION SOCIETY LIAISON Cameron Kuenzer DSC-PAC CHAIR M. Lance Phillips
SAVE THE DATE Final DSC 100 Meeting – December 5 See you there. 13709 Gamma Road • Dallas, TX 75244 USA Phone 972-980-9800 • Fax 972-980-9925 Email: [email protected] • Website: biggame.org
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Action Trackchair But this is not just a wheelchair! Where traditional wheels might get mired getting to the deer blind or lakeside, or stuck in slats of a boardwalk or dock, the Action Trackchair has 6-1/2 inch-wide treads like a tank, and can tackle almost any terrain. It is motorized, running on a rechargeable battery with 10 miles of range, and has hand controls that can be adapted for just about any person of any level of ability. There are leg and waist straps, a five-point safety harness, and an override control for a guardian to operate the chair as needed. There is a tilting system for easy access and transfer of the rider. The chair even has supports that assist the rider to a standing position. The gear that this chair accommodates is impressive. Gun holder and articulated gun rest, fishing rod holder, tool holder, cup holder, and a rear platform for a guardian/guide to ride on, or stand behind a shooter/angler. The design of the chair was discussed at length by the DSC Heartland board. One of the board members, Pat Moore, has experience and knowledge of the Trackchair, being an owner himself, and was very instrumental in designing the perfect chair. How much does the chapter charge to use the Action Trackchair? The chapter is loaning it out free of charge, and will provide instructions, a safety operation manual, and coordination with transport. The chair has a rear-hitch carrier that can be transported by any vehicle with a hitch receiver, and of course, a cover to The chapter wants to hear keep the chair clean and dry. from any organization who Heartland Chapter President Corey Goss said, “We want this chair to do has a need for this spectacular plenty of work. Our main goal is to get youth outdoors, and that means all chair. Contact Corey Goss at youth, no matter what their needs. We will work with any group that wants to [email protected]. borrow the chair, even if we drive it halfway and meet in the middle.” DSC Executive Director Corey Mason said, “This is a prime example of the great people that we are fortunate to work with in the DSC Chapter system. The Heartland Chapter has a passion to get youth outdoors. They raised the money and made the dream come true for many young people who want to be outside. They are serving their community and working to expand their reach all around the Midwest. We commend DSC Heartland for their hard work and commitment!” Recently, eleven-year-old Cade test-drove the Action Trackchair. To prepare for his upcoming New Mexico elk hunt, he sighted in his gun, got used to the hand controls, and even went fishing. Nice catch, Cade! Cade will be hunting elk this fall due to the generous support of Heartland DSC members as well as Josh and Vivian Vallejos of Northern Extreme Adventures of Taos, New Mexico. CT
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DSC FOUNDATION
The Arena RICHARD T. CHEATHAM, DSC FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
he past six weeks have been a whirlwind of to ignore science and to adopt resolutions that activity to say the least. These meetings each shine punished member countries for doing exactly as they Ta light on what are doing, and what we, as hunters, face were mandated – protect their wildlife, provide for in the days and years ahead. their people and manage their at-risk species. Our We have released several notable videos to charge is to learn from what happened at CoP18 and voluminous acclaim, including “The Response,” be ready to fight that influence in Costa Rica at CoP19 which features professional hunter Paul Stones. in 2022. We have a lot of work to do to call out and We are finalizing our latest Grants in Action video refute the influence peddled by those who pretend highlighting our support of to act for wildlife. CoP18 Southern African Wildlife It is not the critic who counts; also exposed a troublesome College. We have attended high not the man who points out how suggestion that western NGO level meetings in Botswana the strong man stumbles, or influence is now being exerted where the doer of deeds could with members of government, have done them better. The within the IUCN – one more including H.E. President credit belongs to the man who is challenge on our card. DSC Foundation is a Mokgweetsi Masisi, to offer actually in the arena, whose face The month ended on a is marred by dust and sweat and tax exempt non-profit assistance and support for his high note – the preview of the corporation operating policy decision to lift the hunting blood; who strives valiantly; who research and data analysis from errs, who comes short again and under Section suspension in Botswana. again, because there is no effort the Wild Harvest Initiative. 501(c)(3) of the We have attended the 18th without error and shortcoming; The research will be released Internal Revenue Conference of the Parties but who does actually strive to later this year, but until then Code of 1986, as conducted by the Secretary do the deeds; who knows great know this: the numbers are amended. Donations enthusiasms, the great devotions; General of the Convention staggering. The number to DSC Foundation who spends himself in a worthy are deductible under on International Trade in cause; who at the best knows of pounds of game meat Section 170 of the Endangered Species (CITES) in the end the triumph of high consumed, the number of achievement, and who at the worst, Internal Revenue in Geneva, Switzerland. It was meals that poundage converts Code. the first time that DSC has if he fails, at least fails while daring to, and the level of sharing of greatly, so that his place shall been represented, in person, wild game is going to blow never be with those cold and timid To learn more about at CITES. We also attended souls who neither know victory nor you away. DSC and DSCF DSC Foundation and defeat. – Teddy Roosevelt’s “The the first ever Wild Harvest were the first to recognize the how you can support Initiative Conference in St. Man in the Arena” at the Sorbonne potential of this project and in Paris, France, 1910 our efforts, please go to John’s, Newfoundland to usher our faith in Shane Mahoney www.dscf.org. in Phase II of this remarkable, and Conservation Visions will groundbreaking study of the offtake of big game in definitely be rewarded. Our job is to make sure the North America. research is publicized and used appropriately. The courageous decision to lift the hunting Our battles continue and we fight on despite suspension and the fierce resistance that the decision challenges, setbacks and criticism because it is a just has dawn from western NGOs tells us that battle over and noble cause that is right. The fight reminds us of hunting, from now on, will be hard fought and bloody. a passage from one of the most famous speeches ever As more and more leaders in Africa follow the lead of given. In a scathing attack on cynics and critics, Teddy Presidents Masisi, Mnangagwa, and Geingob, expect Roosevelt, shortly after completing his great central the intensity of the fight to increase as leaders reject Africa safari in late 1909, delivered what became the devastating wildlife policies that have been bought known as “The Man in the Arena,” at the Sorbonne in and paid for by western NGOs. Paris, France. In the aftermath of CITES CoP18, we have As you can see, DSC Foundation is fighting for your undeniable evidence of the huge influence of hunting heritage. Join us in that fight. Be the man or western NGOs over certain member countries and woman in the arena that Teddy Roosevelt spoke about the protectionist mentality that belies the founding so eloquently. Go to www.dscf.org and click “support” principles of CITES. We saw a disturbing willingness to learn how you can help. CT
4 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG GRANTS IN ACTION AMX Clay Shoot he 14th Annual AMX Clay Shoot took place Ton Friday, August 16 at Elm Fork Shooting Sports. Funds raised for this event directly benefit the Bigs Outdoors Mentoring Program to educate the next generation about the outdoors through hunts, nature days, fishing events, clay shoots and gun safety clinics. The 2019-2020 year marks the tenth consecutive year that DSC has supported this outdoor education program with a grant to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Chapter. The DSC shooters pictured included DSC Life Members (left to right) Ed Willoughby, John Eads, Michael Vernone, Phil Gordon, David Hood, John Patterson, Ravin Reddy, and Andy Stahl. CT
BIGGAME.ORG OCTOBER 2019 | 5 CONVENTION NEWS
HOTEL RESERVATION REMINDER At press time, we still have plenty of hotel rooms available for the DSC show at all hotels except the Omni. Hotel reservations for the 2020 Heritage Convention & Sporting Expo can be made by going to: https://www.biggame.org/hotel-information. Choose either the EXHIBITOR or ATTENDEE links at the bottom of the page to book your room. (There is no difference in the availability of rooms – this is simply a way for DSC to track attendance.) Should you have any questions with online reservations or need personal assistance please contact Connections Housing at 404-842-0000 or toll free at 1-855-687-3725. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. You can also send an email with questions or specific requests to [email protected]. IMPORTANT NOTE: Any contact regarding your hotel reservation will be from DSC Staff or from Connections Housing staff. The emails will be from [name]@biggame.org, [email protected], or [email protected]. *DSC has contracted with Connections Housing for assistance in securing hotel reservations for the 2020 Convention and Annual Sporting Expo. There are NO other DSC authorized room agents or providers. If you are contacted by any such alleged hotel room provider or agent, please contact Cass Olmstead at [email protected] or 480-319-0866 and forward to Cass a copy of any written solicitation you receive. If you reserve a room through any company other than DSC Connections Housing, you will not be in the DSC room block, and DSC will not be able to assist with any issues that may arise. IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR EXHIBITORS CURRENT EXHIBITORS The convention is right around the corner. By now, you should have received emails with badge information as well as information on how to purchase tickets online for the banquets. As a reminder, Freeman is the only authorized provider for DSC. If any other company contacts you, they do not have authorized access to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Any other freight and service company will only be able to drop freight at the loading dock. Freeman staff can deliver it to your booth but must charge you for their service. This results in double charges for exhibitors. DSC is unable to assist exhibitors in disputing these charges. During the week of September 9, an email was sent out to all exhibitors from [email protected] Official and from Freeman with the necessary forms you need for ordering furniture, electricity, internet, etc. These forms are also available via our DSC Webpage under the Convention/Exhibitor Information tab. Vendor Logo Please make notes of the deadlines so you will not miss on any important dates. All DSC approved partners We look forward to seeing you all in January! will have the official vendor seal presented on their PROSPECTIVE EXHIBITORS emails. Please look for the At press time, the show is sold out, and there are no booth spaces available. If you are already on our logo below before doing waiting list, your information is in our database and is carried over from year to year. If DSC can offer business with anyone you a booth, due to a last-minute cancellation, you will be contacted. The selections are made based on claiming to be representing information that was provided on your application. a vendor with DSC. Some If you are not on the waiting list and wish to be considered, it is best to visit the website and fill of our approved partners out the application. Go to: https://www.biggame.org/convention/exhibitor-information/exhibitor- are: Connections Housing, application/. Be sure to represent your business fully and in its best light on the application itself. No Freeman and Expocad. charges are required to be on the waiting list, but DSC cannot consider anyone who has not submitted the appropriate forms in full. Because the Convention department is assisting current exhibitors and donors, the staff will not be able to take applications over the phone and will not have the ability to “guesstimate” the availability of booth space.
For more information, visit https://www.biggame.org/convention/. We look forward to seeing everyone, Jan. 9-12, 2020 for DSC’s Heritage – The Greatest Hunters’ Convention on The Planet™!
6 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG Buy Your Tickets by IMPORTANT BANQUET REGISTRATION UPDATE Dec.13 Banquet registration is open through Friday, December 13, 2019. This year, we will not This year be selling any banquet tickets onsite at the we will not convention center, so please make sure you get your banquet tickets before that deadline. be selling To purchase tickets for the following, visit any banquet the link below the photo at the right and get your tickets early. tickets • Wednesday Welcome Party, Jan. 8, 2020 onsite at the • Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evening Banquets, Jan. 9-11, 2020 convention • Ladies’ Luncheon, Jan. 10, 2020 center. • Life Member Breakfast, Jan. 11, 2020
https://www.biggame.org/convention/2020-banquet-registration/ EVENING BANQUET TABLE SPONSORSHIP Purchase a Banquet Table Sponsorship between Friday, September 13, 2019 and Thursday, October 31, 2019, to be eligible to win $5,000 in live auction credit and other great benefits! BANQUET DEADLINES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 • Last day to register as a Table Sponsor and be eligible for Table • Last day to purchase Banquet tickets! Banquet tickets will not Sponsor benefits. be sold onsite during convention. Please remember to purchase SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2019 before the deadline if you want to attend. • Beginning December 1, 2019 all banquet ticket prices will be • This is also the last day to purchase day passes prior to the increasing. Please see our website for specific pricing. convention. After December 13, day passes will only be • Anyone purchasing Life Member Breakfast tickets before available for purchase at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention December 1, 2019 will be entered into a drawing for a $2,000 Center beginning January 7, 2020. auction credit towards any Life Member Breakfast live auction • The DSC hotel rate is guaranteed through December 13, but item. Drawing to be held at the breakfast. Must be present to Connections Housing will continue to offer rooms as long as win. there is availability. Please check our website for availability. • Anyone purchasing a Ladies’ Luncheon ticket and a minimum FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 of six (6) raffle tickets before December 1, 2019 will be • There will be no refunds for banquet tickets or day passes after entered into a drawing for a $2,000 auction credit towards any December 20, 2019. Ladies’ Luncheon live auction item. Drawing to be held at the TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2020 luncheon. Must be present to win. • Day passes can be purchased onsite beginning Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at the registration center at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. DAY PASS REMINDER Day passes will also be available online again this year at the link below for those who would like to purchase them prior to arriving at the convention center. Remember, if you purchase any of the banquet tickets listed above, you do not need to purchase a day pass. Your banquet ticket will give you admittance to the convention on all four days. DAY PASSES $25 for a one day pass | $35 for two | $45 for three | $55 for all four days. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call Cass Olmstead at (480) 319-0866 or email her at [email protected]. https://www.biggame.org/convention/2020-day-pass-registration/
BIGGAME.ORG OCTOBER 2019 | 7 CLUB NEWS
Conservation Society Hosts Hunter Ed, Kick-off Event With a kick-off Filson Kick-off event at Filson and Did you catch DSC at the Filson store in Plano’s Legacy West? In the middle of August, eager a hunter education attendees and members arrived abuzz with news of course, August recent hunts around the world and dove season just on the horizon. Conservation Society also announced was a busy month the Fishing Trip to take place later this Fall. for Conservation With a gracious member discount for the night from the store, shoppers browsed the diverse clothing Society, DSC’s young and gear from Smokey the Bear tees, legendary professional’s group. luggage and duffle bags, and even a hardy dog bed. Filson’s dedication for quality and durability is clear through all their clothes and accessories. Thank you to the Filson store for having us!
Hunter Education Course On Labor Day weekend, Conservation Society hosted a Hunter Education Course at the DSC office, led by DSC Life Member and Texas Game Warden, Kyle Allison. It was a great opportunity to prepare the students for the upcoming hunting season. Two brothers taking the course were excited to join their dad on the dove fields this year. Kyle Allison is a lively speaker that keeps his audience engaged and caters to first time hunters and the experienced. This is a great opportunity for everyone, both kids and adults alike, to learn the rules and regulations or get a refresher on what ethical hunting is all about. Conservation Society member Shane Burlbaw was instrumental in making the course happen this year. “I think it is one of the most important events we can do,” Burlbaw said. “Hopefully, we can even increase this to three times a year: before turkey, dove and deer season.” CT
For more information about Conservation Society email Nate Watson at [email protected].
8 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG AWARDS DSC Photography Contest 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 Contest is open to DSC • Entries must be made by the photographers members of all ages. Entries are accepted themselves, rather than by the photo as long as photography is not part of subjects. your profession. Qualifying entries • Each photo must be a maximum of 8mb, received in time will be shown in 300dpi. slideshows during the January 2020 • Entries must be submitted by e-mail only. convention. – Please save the image as There are five categories for which you CategoryFirstnameLastname (Example: E-mail photos and can apply with your photos: LandscapeJohnDoe1 or LandscapeJohnDoe2 • Wildlife • Hunting or OtherSuzySmith1). forms to: – Subject line should read, PHOTO CONTEST [email protected]. • Landscape • Other • Fishing • Mobile Device Final deadline is Remember, judging is based on the quality January 31, 2020 There will be a winner in each category, and an (impact, composition, and lighting) of your photo, Overall Grand Prize Winner, selected from among not the quality of the animal. Please submit respectful the category winners. Winners will be announced photos. CT at the April 2020 DSC monthly meeting. For more information, call Karrie (972) 980-9800.
BIGGAME.ORG OCTOBER 2019 | 9 HUNT REPORT
Coastal Black Bear
Date: May 2019 Overall Satisfaction: Hunter: Eubulus J. Kerr III Pinnacle of my year. Would absolutely recommend to a friend. The camp, Outfitter: Glacier Guides, Inc. accommodations, food, amenities and Guide: Alisha “Mutts” equipment were all outstanding. The trophy Rosenbruch-Decker preparation was superb. Area Hunted: Southeast Alaska Comments: Exceptional. Alaska is just sublime. The Size of Animals: Large majesty of the black and brown bear in their Animals taken: Black and Brown Bear natural habitat was such a sight to behold. This experience was a privilege, and the Method of Take: Rifle, Spot and Stalk professionalism exemplified by the guides was Difficulty of Hunt: Medium nothing less than par excellence.
Eubulus J. Kerr and his 8’1” Coastal Black Bear with a 20-inch skull, taken with Glacier Guides, Inc. in May
OBITUARY Bettye Jo Crider Clem, 1930-2019
ettye Crider Clem left this world on September 6, 2019, at the age of 88. Having lived her entire life on the same land that her family first settled in 1849, Bettye Blived an incredible life full of many amazing adventures. Bettye spent countless hours at DSC as the dedicated wife of Dr. C. Truman Clem, DSC Past President, DEF Past President, and OHAA winner. After graduating with a degree in Art, Bettye married her beau, Truman Clem, on October 6, 1951. When they met in high school, he pretended that he was interested in her for the great dove hunting on her land, but she knew better. Bettye graduated high school at 16 and started college at North Texas State University. So serious about her education, she even informed her beau that he was not allowed to go to the same school as her. After they were married, Truman entered the Air Force, and they briefly moved to Bettye and Suzie Brewster at the Wichita Falls until his honorable discharge brought them back to the homestead in OHAA and Past President’s Dinner in 2018. Bettye was a DSC Life Hebron. Bettye went to work as a draughtsman for the civil engineering firm Cooke Member and the wife of Truman & Fowler to help support the family while Truman returned to school to become a Clem, a Past President and OHAA dentist. Among many projects, Bettye was especially proud of drawing the final draft of winner. the plans for the water treatment facility for Irving, Texas. Truman eventually became a dentist, and the family grew as they welcomed two sons. founded Toothacres Pet Cemetery. Bettye travelled the world with Truman, going on countless safaris. Hunts took them One of her proudest achievements all over the United States and Africa, as well as to Australia, New Zealand, Europe was being elected president of the and South America. In between globetrotting, Bettye became a highly accomplished International Association of Pet trap shooter, competing at meets on most weekends, eventually winning the state Cemeteries. championship. Although she loved and cherished all of these adventures with Truman Businesswoman, wife, daughter, and a very special group of friends, she was always happiest at home on the family land, mother, and friend, Bettye was what is today a registered Texas Century Ranch. loved by all she met. A great Needing a place to keep dogs in the off season, the idea for Toothacres Pet Care matriarch has been lost, signifying Center was born. Opening in 1967, the kennel business grew steadily. In 1979, Bettye the end of an era. CT
10 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG RELOADING
Getting Ready for Hunting Season BY TERRY BLAUWKAMP
oon, many going for North American .22 Hornet with light recoil, but I take Remington Magnum for long range hunts will begin to wonder if their the opposite position in that I want a hunting. Of course, don’t discount the Sguns and loads are ready. Where they slower and heavier bullet for the little WSM or Remington Ultra Magnum are going and what they are going to guys just like I want for the big guys. The calibers. Just use a gun that you can place shoot, and under what conditions, will reason I say this is because the meat and the first shot correctly at 200-plus yards. determine what ammo and bullets they hide destruction on any animal with Another reader asked what would be should use. I am frequently asked the an impact velocity of over 2,800 fps is the best bullet for his .300 Winchester question that if I had to choose, would I considerable. Magnum for a Dall sheep hunt he was take a light and fast bullet, or a heavy and I have shot those little animals with a going on? My reply was to ask him if he slower one? Throw that one out when .308 Winchester using 150-grain bullets had a favorite load he used for deer? If sitting around the campfire some night. plus several calibers on up to a .375 so, use it on the sheep, as all he had to You may be at it all night discussing it. H&H Magnum with 300-grain bullets. I do was have a bullet that would hit the I certainly would not take slow and have found that a 300-grain bullet with a sheep. Sheep are not especially hard to heavy if I were going after antelope on muzzle velocity of 2,400 fps will do a lot kill, compared to deer or African plains the wide-open prairies, nor would I take less damage than a .308 Winchester does game, so don’t over think it. a light and fast bullet if I were hunting with 150-grain bullets at 2,800 fps. Why? Other questions constantly asked of whitetails in the swamps and woods. Because bullet construction coupled me are, “What is the best case lube,” or The new trend is light and fast, as with velocity is the major factor. The big “What is the best primer?” “Who makes Hornady’s Superformance ammo shows 300-grain bullet is designed to penetrate the best brass, and why does my .270 100 to 200 fps faster than conventional big animals like eland, cape buffalo, Winchester shoot 130-grain bullets well, ammo, and it’s available in a wide variety brown bears, etc., so it will just punch a and shoot 150-grain bullets so poorly?” of calibers and bullet styles. hole through a little animal sort of like a The answers to most questions boil Energy (i.e. foot-pounds) is not a true solid. down to what is the easiest, fastest, or guideline as to what gun or ammunition For comparison, taking a 7mm STW in cheapest. Of course, there are no free to use. Push a light bullet fast enough, the woods for a 100-yard shot is not my rides in shooting. All bullets are good, but and it will give you incredible numbers. idea of the way to go either, as that super all bullets are different as are primers. Get a bullet heavy enough, and you do fast bullet will really do some serious Odds are that you have at least one gun not have to push it very fast to get the meat damage, and most hunters love in the rack that will do what you need. So same as the light fast bullet. Factor in their venison. For the elk-size game, I take it and spend time practicing with it, bullet construction, and it all changes certainly recommend a .30-06 Springfield don’t worry about getting a new one, and again. or any of the .300 Magnums, with try to use ammo and bullets designed for Just recently, a fellow called to ask 180-grain bullets being my first choice. the job at hand. CT about what he should take to Africa For those going only for deer, be it for the little duikers and steenboks. He whitetails or mule deer, my first choice Contact Terry at was thinking of a .243 Winchester or a would be a .270 Winchester or a 7mm [email protected].
BIGGAME.ORG OCTOBER 2019 | 11 FRONTLINE FOUNDATION
Grants Sent to PH Gored on the Job BY JOHN PATTERSON, DSC FRONTLINE FOUNDATION PRESIDENT
n August 13, 2019, professional hunter F.C. OPrinsloo, 43, was severely injured in an unprovoked attack by a Cape buffalo in South Africa. F.C. was guiding a client on an elephant hunt in the Makuya Nature Reserve when the attack occurred. The buffalo had a snare around its head and charged out of thick brush at close range. F.C. was gored and suffered severe internal injuries. After heroic efforts to save his life, he unexpectedly died eleven days later at a hospital in Polokwane. F.C. was beloved by both former clients and those in the professional hunting community. Within a few days of learning about this incident, the DSC Frontline board voted to make a substantial donation to a fund organized by the Professional Hunters Association of South Africa to support F. C’s medical care. Sadly, the portion of the grant that is no longer needed for medical expenses will be transferred to a trust fund to provide for funeral and living expenses for his widow. This latest tragedy serves to underscore the dangers to those professionals serving the hunting community on the frontlines and the realities of financial hardship families are faced with literally overnight. The DSC Frontline Foundation was formed to step in and provide a lifeline to those professionals and their families who find themselves in this situation. The Frontline board joins Bushman’s Quiver Quality African Safaris and others in the professional hunting community who mourn the passing of F.C. CT
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the DSC Frontline Foundation, please go to the Foundation’s website at dscfrontlinefoundation.org.
12 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG AWARDS Enter Trophy Awards Have you taken any hunting trips in the past three years? You could be the next winner! Bradford Black comments on his Sudan Roan, “Saw one on Day 1, but my luggage (bullets) were not there. Took 6 more days to find another one. No Sudan Roan had been shot since 1989.” Bradford Black – Sudan Roan First Place Africa Category 2019
2020 Member Trophy Awards DSC is pleased to celebrate the experience and the joy of hunting by presenting awards to its members once a year. As judged by a panel of expert volunteers, prizes are awarded for the best trophies by region, size and species, with additional categories for archery, muzzleloader, handgun, youth and ladies. To enter, contestants must provide the following: • Completed Member Trophy Awards Form for each animal entered, available on the DSC website under “Awards” from the home page. • A field photo, preferably digital, of you with your trophy • $30 entry fee for each animal entered by Dec. 15; final deadline Dec. 29 (with late fee). • A score sheet for each animal entered • B&C scores are admissible for North American game. Field photos of you and your trophy will be displayed at the convention, and winners will be awarded at an upcoming monthly meeting and listed in a subsequent issue of Camp Talk. Complete rules and forms can be found online at www.biggame.org. For more information, call (972) 980-9800 or email [email protected]
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Trophy Room Tour – Thursday, November 7 ooking for new décor ideas or want to see what a house full of taxidermy looks like? Sign up for LDSC’s Trophy Room Tour today. Space is limited. Enjoy an evening of touring, dinner, libations, and stories with your fellow members and guests. This year, the tour will be at JB and Tracy Smith’s home. 6 p.m. Meet at DSC Office. Arrive early for drinks before we board the buses. 6:30 p.m. Buses leave DSC Office for the Smith’s home. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks served 9 p.m. Buses return to DSC Office.
The cost of this relaxing evening is only $50 per person. Call (972) 980-9800 or email [email protected]. You must register to attend the event. Your registration fee includes full bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres and bus ride. Any cancellations after Nov. 4 and no shows will be charged. Guests must take the bus from the DSC office. No exceptions. CT
Celebrating our hunting heritage and communicating the DSC Mission
Radio Big Billy Kinder Outdoors radio network, presented by DSC, SiriusXM Channel 131 DSC Lone Star Outdoor Show with Cable Smith Digital DSC’s Trailing the Hunter’s Moon on YouTube, Roku, FireTV, PursuitUP.com ON AIR DSC’s Untamed Heritage Podcast with hosts Larry Weishuhn and Ken Milam Television DSC’s Tracks Across Africa on Outdoor Channel Hornady’s Dark and Dangerous on Sportsman Channel DSC’s Trailing the Hunter’s Moon on Pursuit Channel Trijicon’s World of Sports Afield on Sportsman Channel Web DSC’s Home Page www.biggame.org Camp Talk Online www.biggame.org/camptalkonline Social Facebook DallasSafariClub | Instagram @officialdsc | YouTube DSC Media
Check your local listings for stations and times.
14 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG GAME TRAILS LAST Hunter Appreciation Ads CALL! Designed and personalized for you to thank your outfitter. Several attractive styles – write to [email protected] for details. DEADLINE OCT. 10 for design (All ads must be complete by Oct. 16.) Full page $600 | Half page $425 | Quarter page $325 Discounted rates apply to members only for ads with no logos or contact information. Send your photos and text to [email protected].
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Happy Hill Farm Gift Card Drive
appy Hill Farm is changing children’s lives, and DSC members can be a part of this important effort. Christmas Giving for HThis boarding school offers more than a typical education. Happy Hill Farm’s mission is to find high-potential students in low-opportunity Happy Hill Farm situations and raise them up to be future leaders with compassion for It is time once again to reach out to these others. wonderful children. Happy Hill Farm has To produce leaders with character who are ready to give back to requested that we provide gift cards, because society and lift the next generation out of poverty, Happy Hill Farm deals they are easier to handle and do not necessitate with the mind, the body, and the heart. They gather bright and talented that names and gifts be matched up, wrapped, students from underprivileged backgrounds from all over the world. or checked for appropriateness. Gift cards are The Farm gives them a safe environment with adults who support and the most requested item on the student’s wish encourage them to dream big. Finally, they receive a strong education lists. This format allows the school to treat the and solid character building amongst a diverse student body. entire student body equally. Ed and Gloria Shipman originally founded Happy Hill Farm to Donations can be cash or a check made out provide a safe, secure home for underprivileged boys and girls. Over to DSC, or you may purchase gift cards from 44 years later, the boarding school now includes students from the Wal-Mart or Target. When purchasing gift cards, surrounding area and international students from difficult parts of the $25 is the preferred amount, but any amount world. Eighty-five percent of the boarding students are on scholarship. is appreciated! Please be sure the amount of Without any local, state, or federal funding, the dedicated operations run the gift card is noted somewhere on or with the thanks to caring donors. DSC members play a part each year by giving card. The Happy Hill Farm angels of DSC will donations for gift cards during the Christmas season. CT purchase more gift cards with the money we receive. You may send or drop off your donations at the DSC office any time. We will also collect donations at the monthly meetings. We need to have all cards/cash in to DSC by Dec. 12, 2019. This year, we will have approximately 149 children between the ages of five and eighteen who we are purchasing gift cards for. Thank you so much for your donations in the past and again this year. The students at Happy Hill Farm are very appreciative of all we do for them. For more information, call the office at (972) 980-9800, or email rebecca@ evansservicecompany.com.
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OUTDOORS TOMORROW FOUNDATION Outdoor Adventures Hits New Milestone
he Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation’s (OTF) Outdoor Adventures program recently celebrated a milestone of 500 partner middle and high schools in 34 states. With an average of 100 Tstudents enrolled in each school, the OTF has reached more than 250,000 participants since its inception. “It truly is amazing and inspiring to see how this program is impacting the lives of younger generations,” said Sean McLelland, Executive Director of the Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation. “We have known for a while that this was something special, and it’s exciting to see what’s happened even just in the past few years.” Scot McClure was presented with a custom-made Tony The 500th Outdoor Adventures school is Genesee Valley High School in Belmont, New York. The Baker knife and a plaque teacher, Darren Bradt, was compelled by the glowing reviews he heard from the OA teachers in his recognizing his tireless network. When Bradt introduced the class, he had a goal of 12 students. Twenty signed up. dedication to Outdoor “Outdoor activities are almost like a lost art form,” he said. “The technology is great sometimes Adventures. and bad sometimes, but it keeps us from discovering what’s around us.” Students who participate in the course are introduced to activities such as angler education, archery, hunter education, boater education, orienteering, survival skills, camping, outdoor cooking, challenge course, backpacking, mountain bike camping, paddle sports, rock climbing, shooting sports, CPR/first aid, and wilderness medicine. According to Scot McClure, Education Coordinator, more than 90 percent of the participating schools are found in urban areas with population centers of 20,000 or more. “The outdoors has no bias,” he said. “Everyone can enjoy the outdoors as long as someone shows you how to do it. That’s what we do.” McClure also noted that in many physical education and agricultural classes which introduce Outdoor Adventures, “the enrollment increases 25 percent or more.” The high interest also helps with behavior issues. “It engages a non-engaged student,” he said. “This gives them a chance to be involved in something. Now you have a bunch of students that want to be in class, who want to be in school, and behavior improves.” CT
On September 9, dozens of Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation members and supporters gathered to celebrate a major milestone – the Outdoor Adventures (OA) curriculum reached 500 schools this year. By the time the party had been planned, that number had already grown to 513, with dozens more in the works.
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This approximately 1465 acres is set upon one of the most scenic areas of the Manistee River. A short drive to all that Traverse City has to offer brings you from the wilderness to the city. The Virtual tour will give you an amazing overview of this incredible property. This is an opportunity to own one of the largest pristine tracks of land in the lower peninsula of Michigan. Property is currently a licensed High Fence Game Ranch with ½ Mile of Blue Ribbon Trout Stream on the Manistee River. The two homes on the river may be purchased separately for $950,000 with 5+ acres.
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