DSC Convention Continues Record-Breaking Ways

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VOLUME 29,Camp ISSUE 1 TalkJANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 DSC Convention Continues Record-Breaking Ways Following a year which brought about even more threats to wildlife and habitat via attacks on hunters’ rights, it seemed appropriate that Conservation was the theme of the 2016 DSC Convention. As the first goal of the organization’s mission, conservation of wildlife and habitat is what drives DSC’s efforts – efforts possible only through the revenue generated by sustainable hunting and work of like-minded sportsmen and women. Attendees from around the world, united in their appreciation for wildlife and hunting’s crucial role in conservation, filled the Photos by Cameron Kuenzer/ Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas Jan. 7-10 to Safari Classics attend the greatest hunters convention on the planet. The 2016 DSC Convention continued its trend of shattering attendance records. At press time, more than 50,000 attended during the IN THIS ISSUE The first goal of event’s four-day run. Inside the convention center, around 1,000 President’s Letter...... 3 the organization’s Literary Award...... 4 exhibitors and more than 1,800 different exhibits filled more than Legislative News...... 6 mission, 800,000 square feet of exhibit hall space – all new records for this Membership Drive...... 7 conservation extremely popular and rapidly growing event. Hunters for the Hungry...... 8 of wildlife and “The annual convention is our largest fundraiser of the year, Op-Ed...... 10 habitat is what a chance for hunters and conservation-minded people from Hunting News...... 12 drives DSC’s across the globe to gather and generate the funds to support Obituary...... 14 conservation projects, educate people about the irreplaceable efforts – efforts DSC Publications...... 21 role of sustainable hunting in conservation, and to advocate for Educator of the Year...... 24 possible only hunters’ rights worldwide,” DSC Executive Director Ben Carter Reloading...... 26 through the New Members...... 28 said. “I’m excited to report that the 2016 DSC Convention raised Bulletin Board...... 30 revenue generated over $6 million through its auctions, raffles, exhibitor space by sustainable and ticket sales – money which directly funds a host of worthy hunting and work projects from Texas to sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.” The DSC Convention returns to the Kay Bailey Hutchison of like-minded Convention Center Jan. 5-8, 2017, with even more attendance sportsmen and and fundraising records expected to be broken as hunters and women. conservationists again rally to defend wildlife and habitat around the world.

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT CampTalk

CAMP TALK PRODUCTION STAFF We Show Up Ben F. Carter III, Publisher Jay Ann Cox, Ph.D, Editor in Chief Terri Lewis, Associate Editor he cover story of this issue of Camp Talk tells the story. We exceeded all expectations Terry Blauwkamp, Reloading Editor yet again for the convention. WOW! Lea Marsh, Membership & Circulation T @ Graphics, Art and Production As I write this, I have just returned from the Houston Safari Club show, right on the Nieman Printing, Printing heels of our own very busy convention. Last month, DSC had representatives at the DSC STAFF SHOT show, the shooting industry trade show in Las Vegas, as well as the Wild Sheep Ben F. Carter III, Executive Director Foundation’s convention in Reno. We will also have a delegation visit the SCI show in Las Terri L. Lewis, Exhibits Manager Jay Ann Cox, Ph.D, Publications & Advertising Vegas in February. Lori Stanford, Auctions Manager Later this spring, we will have a booth at the NRA Crystal Allison, Assistant Auctions Manager show and send a delegation to the CIC meetings abroad. Lynda Rexrode-Adams, Registration & We show up, Banquets Manager Somewhere in all of this, the board, floor managers Ben Kimmel, Events Manager representing and all the committee chairs will hold a series of Lea Marsh, Membership Manager/DSC 100 Scot McClure, Education Coordinator hunters everywhere, meetings to discuss our convention – pros, cons, Barri Murphy, Executive Assistant/Grants anywhere in the improvements and future plans. Kim Rappleye, Chapter Development All this activity seems hectic, but it is indicative of For advertising opportunities and rates, contact world that we are Jay Ann Cox at [email protected], (972) 980-9800. what DSC stands for. We show up, representing hunters OFFICERS called to be – at everywhere, anywhere in the world that we are called Karl Evans, President conventions for like- to be – at conventions for like-minded organizations, in Chris Hudson, Immediate Past President the legislature at state and federal levels, and anywhere Mark Kielwasser, President Elect minded organizations, Rebecca Evans, Secretary in the legislature at hunting needs an advocate. John Eads, CPA, Treasurer And you showed up – you 630 or so volunteers DIRECTORS state and federal showed up to put together the Best Hunters’ Convention 2013-2016 2014-2017 2015-2018 levels, and anywhere on the Planet™. We say this because it’s true: we couldn’t Allen Moore David Allison Mike McKinney hunting needs an do it without you. Exhibitors at various shows after ours Andrew Pratt John Patterson Tori Nayfa Jim Tolson David J. Sams Rod Wooley advocate. always approach us and tell us how great the show was for them; attendees too! Thank you from the bottom of VICE PRESIDENTS Richard Allen Darren LaSorte my heart. Charlie Barnes Mark Little As we move forward into the year, and toward the end of my term as your president, Amy Callender Craig Nyhus Janae Chamblee Mark Rose the organization will continue to march steadily on all mission-related programs, and Dennis Fuller will keep hunters at the core of all of its activities in the areas of conservation, outdoor education and hunters’ rights. If you are new to DSC, come along and enjoy the journey; APHA LIAISON David Oakes Jerry Mumfrey if you are renewing your membership and commitment, again, thank you! It bears repeating: WOW! The volunteers of this organization continue to amaze me, DSC-PAC CHAIRMAN and they continue to show up to do the work. Of course, we have a good time in the M. Lance Phillips process, so if you haven’t come to a meeting or event yet, what are you waiting for? GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY Join us! Steve Weinberg

Karl Evans, President, Dallas Safari Club

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BIGGAME.ORG JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 | 3 DSC PUBLICATIONS Literary Award Winner 2015, Award Dedicated

The DSC Literary Award is open to any non-professional writers who are members of DSC and whose articles have been published in Game Trails or Camp Talk during the year.

2015 Nominating Committee Bruce Moon, chair Wyatt Abernethy Curt Frisbie Daniel Gowan John Mowrey Dave Price Carol Wooley

Judges Craig Boddington Johnny Chilton Dave Baxter Dave Fulson Larry Weishuhn his major award is presented annually to Ludo Wurfbain Tthe author of an article published in a DSC publication in the past year. And this year, it was Nominees a brilliant coincidence that the winner is also the Kyle Ball − “Climbing into the Abyss” Game Trails person for whom this award is now dedicated. Dave Baxter − “Buffalo in the Umbabat” Game Trails Dave Baxter has written a lot for Game Trails over Daniel Gowan − “A Poignant End” Camp Talk the years and carried the torch as chair for this award Dave Price − “Stags in the Mist” Game Trails when it wasn’t well known. It is appropriate now that Celia Scott − “Bezoar Adventure in Turkey” Game Trails the award will hereafter be named The DSC Dave Baxter Literary Award. When Dave retired a few years ago from his vet practice, he went hunting. The result is seven articles in the last nine issues of Game Trails, and an impressive 13 articles just since 2009. Dave reports that he has a couple more in the works. DSC is grateful for his vision of encouraging a member-supported publication, and for writing numerous articles based solely on the love of hunting. Sports Afield is proud to sponsor this Literary Award, sharing the dedication to publishing articles that show hunting in the best possible light, rich in heritage and a part of the conservation story. CT

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LEGISLATIVE NEWS

A “Refund” of $593.81? BY WALT SMITH, THE MALLARD GROUP

How DSC made a huge difference in passing the Texas Constitutional Amendment for the Right to Hunt and Fish, and had change leftover.

arly in 2014, DSC enlisted The Mallard Group to plan out legislative priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Having played defense in the previous two Esessions, our leadership made the decision to go on the offensive and advocate for the (left) Texas State Rep. Trent Ashby, with author future of hunting in Texas. During the 2013 Texas Legislative Session, DSC worked (right), received the Bull Elephant Award in appreciation for his work to pass the constitutional hard to push for adoption of a state constitutional amendment, that would declare the amendment for Texas hunting and fishing rights. rights of all Texans to hunt and fish. Unfortunately, as the session drew to a close and the legislative calendar filled, we fell short of that goal. With renewed purpose and a strong legislative strategy, we took on this task for the 2015 Session as our top priority. Little did we know at the time how this straightforward goal would dictate our lives for the coming year. In Summer 2014, we reached out to Texas State Rep. Trent Ashby and Texas State Sen. Brandon Creighton, both avid sportsmen, to introduce the amendment. They both not only agreed, but took on the effort with gusto. Stakeholder groups such as the National Rifle Association and the Texas Outdoor Partners (TOPS), made up of over 60 outdoor organizations here in Texas, supported us throughout the legislative process. A final version of the bill was introduced just prior to the start of the 2015 Texas State Sen. Brandon Creighton (right) is Legislative Session. presented with the Bull Elephant Award by Milam Mabry of the Mallard Group (left). The Constitutional Amendment worked its way through both the Texas Senate and House, shepherded by Ashby and Creighton, and was sent to the voters to decide. That’s when the day-to-day work truly began. I, along with Milam Mabry, founded Texans United for Hunting and Fishing Rights (TUHFR) for the sole purpose of promoting the passage of this important amendment. All involved knew that those who wanted target hunting would stop at nothing to ensure the amendment failed as a similar one had in Arizona several years ago. The very first organization to step up and help fund this effort was DSC. The initial need was for roughly $50,000 for vital polling. TUHFR made the commitment to use every dollar raised to push for passage of the amendment and keep an exact accounting of all expenses. We hoped to raise and then spend every dollar to reach our goal. However, should there be any funds left, DSC would be the first to receive a donation. Throughout the summer and into the fall, we worked hard at raising money, running ads, drafting opinion pieces and providing information to organizations for their outreach. In the end, not only were we successful, but overwhelmingly so. The amendment passed by over 81 percent − a great day for all Texans. In order to honor their contributions, both Rep. Ashby and Sen. Creighton were presented with the Bull Elephant Award on Saturday night of the DSC Convention. And I needed to follow through on the commitment I had made months earlier. We had exactly $593.81, out of literally hundreds of thousands of dollars. That was all that was left in our account, and it was with great pride that I, on behalf of Texans United for Hunting and Fishing Rights, was able to return that amount to DSC and say thank you for being the first to step up and answer the call.CT

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Encourage your friends, family and coworkers to join in support of the DSC Mission – Conservation, Education and Hunter Advocacy. Be sure to remind new members to list YOU as their “Sponsor” when completing an application to be entered in the drawing. Visit www.biggame.org/membership or more information.

BIGGAME.ORG JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 | 7 21st ANNUAL HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY

Dallas Safari Club is proud to announce funding for its 2015 - 2016 DSC Hunters for the Hungry program. Each year during white- tailed deer season, Dallas Safari Club encourages deer hunters to donate all or a portion of their harvested deer to this worthwhile cause. This regional program coordinates and provides for part of the necessary processing fees for the donated deer at the participating processing facilities listed.

In co-operation with the Texas Hunters for the Hungry, DSC will actively promote worthwhile conservation of our surplus natural resources. The hunter and the hungry benefit by providing a natural source of nutritious, low-fat meat to the needy of Texas.

DSC will pay $30.00 towards the processing of each donated deer at these participating locations:

Escalon’s Buck ‘N Hog Processing Ray’s Grocery & Market Rust Deer Plant 6490 W. Hwy 180, Albany, TX 76430 or 1117 W. Walker, Breckenridge, TX 76424 8913 Highway 6 East, Cisco, TX 76437 308 S. Reynolds Ave., Throckmorton, TX 76483 254-559-2341 254-442-1653 325-762-3800 www.raysgrocery.com www.facebook.com/bucknhog Cinnamon Creek Wild Game Processing Lee’s Deer Processing 13794 Old Denton Rd., Roanoke, TX 76262 Brady Co-Op Locker 7164 Drury Cross Rd., Burleson, TX 76028 817-379-2230 113 Elm Street, Brady, TX 76825 817-561-1975 www.ccrwildgameprocessing.com 325-597-2440 T.D.’s Processing Hill Country Fine Meats Schott’s Meat Processing 302 West North Front, Strawn, TX 76475 1405 State St. ,Marble Falls, TX 78654 19405 Bandera Rd., Helotes, TX 78023 940-452-1990 830-693-7024 210-695-5411 www.schottsmeatprocessing.com Perk’s Deer Processing & Cold Storage Woodbury Taxidermy & Wildgame Processing 5100 FM 2126, Brownwood, TX 76801-7733 c/o Darrell Dieringer Clay’s Processing and Smokehouse 325-643-5022 3286 Junction Hwy. East, Ingram, TX 78025 111 West Elm St., Dublin, TX 76446 www.perksdeerprocessing.com 830-367-5855 254-445-4180 www.woodburytaxidermy.com www.claysprocessing.com

To participate, or for membership and/or convention information, call: 972-980-9800 Dallas Safari Club • 13709 Gamma Road Dallas, TX 75244 Phone: 972-980-9800 • Fax: 972-980-9925 • [email protected] • www.biggame.org If you would like to recommend a processor, let us know!

8 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG BIGGAME.ORG JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 | 9 OP-ED African Lion Conservation Crippled by USFWS Ruling BY BEN CARTER, DSC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

n a year when the vocal anti-hunting minority was as loud as it was uninformed, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is going against itsI own proven conservation policies and those of foreign countries in an effort to appease anti hunters at home. The end result is severe crippling of lion conservation efforts in Africa. On December 21, 2015, a USFWS press release announced the addition of two lion subspecies to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This politicizing of wildlife conservation and oppressive restrictions on specimen importation will result in a devastating reduction of funds necessary to conserve the species in their home range, causing African lion populations to plummet. According the USFWS statement, Panthera leo leo, located in India as well as western and central Africa, will be listed as endangered. However, Panthera leo melanochaita, with a population of more than 19,000 and growing thanks to sportsmen-funded conservation efforts, will now be listed as “threatened.” The USFWS service claims unidentified pockets of P. l. melanochaita populations, a subspecies of lion found throughout southern and eastern Africa, remain at risk due to “ongoing threats,” identified as “habitat loss, loss of prey base, and retaliatory killing of lions by a growing human population.” In its release, the USFWS does not list sustainable, lawful hunting as a threat to lion populations. In fact, without lawful, sustainable hunting, the threats faced by these lions will only get worse. “The Service determined that this subspecies (P. l. melanochaita) is less vulnerable and is not currently in danger of extinction,” the USFWS statement reads. “However, although lion numbers in southern Africa are increasing overall, there are populations that are declining due to ongoing threats. As a result, the Service finds the subspecies meets the definition of a threatened species under the ESA.” Perhaps the problem is not the people of the USFWS who are doing their jobs and enforcing the law. Maybe the problem is a flawed ESA which denies species in foreign countries classified as “endangered” or “threatened” any opportunity for help from the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Sustainable Use and so will impose strict new permit requirements and Livelihood Specialist Group (IUCN-SULi), the U.S. government or largely prohibit importation of these lions into the its citizens. Barring help from these groups, creatures like the African United States.” In essence, Ashe’s Director’s Order lion are doomed. Now, no one and no entity will do anything to help could be the first step in a prohibition against the the remaining lions in west Africa and, in time, the last remnants of importation of any lion specimen legally taken by these populations will be gone. American hunters. In addition to adding two subspecies to the ESA, USFWS Director The final lion rule and Director’s Order went into Dan Ashe issued a Director’s Order, which prohibits the importation effect on Jan. 22, 2016. of P. l. leo specimens except in extreme cases, per the discretion of The North American Model of Wildlife the agency. In a departure from its own guidelines pertaining to the Conservation has proven time and time again to importation of “threatened” species, Ashe’s Director’s Order will also be the only way to ensure the survival of species. implement a complicated, expensive and not-yet-defined permitting Sustainable hunting is a cornerstone of this model process for the importation of P. l. melanochaita specimens taken by and it has worked everywhere: the United States, American hunters. In a videotaped statement released in conjunction Africa and beyond. It’s a shame for the USFWS to take with the USFWS’s aforementioned press release, Ashe said, “Doing conservation decisions away from scientists and others

10 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG working on the front lines and allow politics to infiltrate such important wildlife policy. The result of these unnecessary prohibitions will bring an end to sustainable lion hunting by sportsmen and women from the United States. American hunters make up the bulk of those willing to travel around the world and pay tens of thousands of dollars to hunt these animals. Without the demand for regulated, sustainable lion hunts from American hunters, the value of these hunts will decrease, meaning countries seeking to keep wildlife-generated revenues at current levels will have to harvest even more lions at a lower cost. Without the money generated by hunters, there is no way to finance research, conserve animals and habitat or to fight the legions of poachers who fuel the illegal trade of animal parts across Asia. Perhaps the biggest threat to lion populations will come at the hands of locals who will no longer reap the benefits of the money generated by those who travel to Africa to hunt lions. Without this money, their sole sources of income will be farming and raising cattle – both of which run in direct conflict with lions. In Africa, they have a saying, “If it pays, it stays.” With no financial interest in the conservation of lion populations, locals will resort to systemic shooting and poisoning of lions to protect their property and livestock. Hopefully, the USFWS will reverse this shortsighted decision and renew its commitment to the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. Only by embracing sound conversation policy and eschewing politics can we ensure African lions will forever be found in their native home ranges and not just in zoos. CT

BIGGAME.ORG JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 | 11 HUNTING NEWS

BY BRENT KARRINGTON, DSC Pheasant Hunt with Friends CONSERVATION SOCIETY PRESIDENT

SC Conservation Society is engaging young professionals by providing conservation, hunting, Dfishing, and social opportunities that are directed at our age group (23-45). The annual upland hunt, this year hosted by High Brass Hunting Preserve, is one of numerous benefits of joining DSC as a Conservation Society member. We had outstanding attendance at our 2016 hunt, held January 15-17, and were excited to have first-time hunters with us. High Brass has exceptional guides who assisted these individuals in proper etiquette and safety. Hunters from all over DFW, as well as Midland and Houston came to Oklahoma for this weekend hunt. The food served is the kind you dream about at hunt camp – and we don’t have to do anything but enjoy! (That’s not hard to do when you’re eating delicious Chukar legs or pulled pork – definitely 5-star ranch food.) The hunt was just as good. How can you replicate the adrenaline feel when you flush a covey of 10-15 quail or two large cackling pheasant roosters? I have been doing this for years and still get a rush of excitement. I also enjoyed the time spent with friends new and old. The evenings were filled with jokes and stories around a camp fire - a setting all hunters hold in high regard, as it brings us back to our hunting roots. I highly suggest you try out High Brass Hunting. The Conservation Society is building strong bonds From Left to right: John Michael Wilshusen, Chas Matthews, Trey Jackson, Nic that will perpetuate DSC long into the future. I am Drayovitch, Brent Karrington, David Dees, Jared Bass, Will Alexander, Lee Walker, honored to be a part of this great organization. CT TJ Matthews, Jeremy Miller, Donnie Dixon, Cameron Kuenzer, David Arveson

12 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG BIGGAME.ORG JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 | 13 OBITUARY Dr. C. Truman Clem (1930-2015) Dr. C. Truman Clem, 85, DSC Past President, DEF Past to his love of duck hunting whereby he began to amass what has President and DSC Life Member, passed away peacefully in the become an encyclopedic collection of antique, wooden-block early morning hours on December 17, 2015. decoys. Clem won DSC’s Outstanding Hunting Achievement Award After serving in the Korean War, Clem attended SMU and in 1994, for his 14-year quest and collection in fair chase of all later transferred to Baylor College of Dentistry, graduating in the the spiral-horned antelope of Africa and many sub-species, of spring of 1959. That same year, Clem opened the doors to his which 17 of 19 are record class. Clem was very important in the dental practice in Lewisville, Texas. He continued a successful making of what DSC is today. practice for the next 54 years. Truman served as President of Dallas Safari Club and Dallas Clem also trained Labrador retrievers, running them in Ecological Foundation and was a member of Shikar Safari Club. field trial circuits; eventually making two field trial champions. A Dall sheep and a huge grizzly led to countless safaris where In working in the field trial circuit, he recognized a need for he collected many outstanding trophies. Opening hunting a boarding facility. In 1967, Toothacres Pet Care Center was in both Vietnam and Philippines rounded out an extremely founded and today boasts over 400 runs, complete with TVs, successful hunting career. He took both of his sons on their first toddler beds and internet cameras. safaris and, to this day, various family members continue down His eldest son, Casey, preceded him in death. He is survived the trail he blazed. by his wife of 64 years, Bettye Clem, son Kelly, daughters-in-law Born February 26, 1930, Truman began his hunting career at Lori Clem, wife of Casey, Cara, wife of Kelly, granddaughter an early age, shooting chi-chi birds off the awnings of downtown Mackenzie and two great grandchildren, Brooke and Dustin. Carrollton merchants for pay. He was taken under the wings of DSC offers its condolences to the friends and family who knew veteran raccoon hunters and spent many late night weekends and loved Truman. He will be greatly missed by the hunting honing his skills, hunting in the Trinity River bottoms. This led community. CT

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS S.A.F.E.T.Y. Extravaganza Changes Venue for Spring 2016

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Spring event will be held at a new venue and a new time. 34th S.A.F.E.T.Y. Extravaganza Date: April 2, 2016 Location: Hidden Lakes Hunting Resort Yantis, Texas (near Lake Fork)

For information about volunteering for this event, contact Scot McClure, [email protected], or call the office (972) 980-9800, or (972) 392-3505. An “E-vite” will be distributed to all of the previous volunteers, so please check your email for this important invitation.

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CONVENTION PHOTOS

Photos by Cameron Kuenzer/Safari Classics

Photo by Chandra Bailey.

Volunteers assisting exhibitors – one of the hallmarks of the DSC show.

At the Life Member Breakfast, keynote speaker Jim Shockey entertained the crowd with hunting tales. Shockey was also named Bill Jones brought his outstanding historic rifle TR made an appearance to praise as the Conklin Award winner on Thursday, collection to the expo. the efforts of DSC. “Bully!” Jan. 7, at the gala banquet and auction.

An all-star outdoor panel convened at the Zeiss stage: (left to right) Ron Spomer, Keith Warren, Larry Weishuhn, Blake Barnett, Ivan Carter, Jim Shockey, Craig Boddington.

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50 Free Shotguns for Youths CONKLIN AWARD PHOTO CONTEST

Your Outdoor Photo

50 new 20-gauge semi-automatic shotguns provided by the CONKLIN AWARD – the award for hunters taking the hardest, most dicult and most dangerous of species around the world.

Rules: 1) Provide photo of youth in an outdoor scene and two sentences about why the photo is so special. 2) 50 shotguns awarded to winners between ages of 11 and 17. 3) Parent must sign and accept shotgun, and be able to process and clear all federal and state requirements. 4) Contest ends March 31, 2016. 5) Only valid in U.S. and only in states where allowed. 6) Only one entry per youth. 7) Send photos to: RecordBuck, PO Box 817, Utopia, TX 78884 BIGGAME.ORG JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 | 19 20 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG DSC PUBLICATIONS

New Demographics Information Released

he new DSC Media Kit has been published, and in it are Tsome interesting facts about DSC members. Based on a survey of members and exhibitors in 2014, by Responsive Management, the percentage of members who shoot and hunt is of course very high. But one of the surprising facts to emerge is that 81 percent of members surveyed also fish – from freshwater bass to flyfishing to deep sea and big game fish. Another interesting fact about DSC members is that 79 percent hold property valued at over $250,000, and 36 percent of those people have over $1 million in property. While the membership is hovering around 6,000 at present, expectations for growth push that number to 6,750 by the end of next fiscal year. With a pass-through rate (that is, second readership for the same issue of a publication) of 40 percent, the potential reach for print advertising is over 8,400. Couple that with our reach on social media, and advertisers in the DSC Publications and social network can expect their campaigns to reach a potential target market of between 10,000 and 20,000. A healthy majority of DSC members who receive publications read most of each issue if not in its entirety. BUYING HABITS If you want to maximize your advertising budget and On average, members spend also support DSC at the same time, please contact the $10,000 per year on hunting; Advertising Manager at [email protected], or call your ad 20% spend over $10,000, and sales representative to discuss continuing or improving your 3% spend over $50,000. campaign. Download the new media kit at www.biggame.org/ media-and-publications. CT

Fast Facts ABOUT DSC MEMBERS DSC is truly an international organization. Your print advertising has the potential to reach nearly 8,500 afﬂuent, active hunters and anglers. Although DSC members are largely in the U.S., members in foreign countries make up 12% − from Azerbaijan to Zimbabwe – and there are indications that the international segment will grow as DSC continues to advance its mission and programs into international conservation and hunting arenas.

DSC Members 6,014 – 6,750 (projected by end of 2016) Pass-Through Readers 2,406 – 2700 (40% rate) Total Readership for 2016 8,420 − 9,450 affluent, active hunters and anglers U.S. Members 88%, 52% of those from Texas and surrounding four states Foreign Members 12% Facebook “Likes” 11,000 and growing, 100/week Facebook Reach Average 16,000 − 20,000 (monthly)

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DALLAS SAFARI CLUB ON TELEVISION

Dallas Safari Club sponsors the following television programs. Watch for DSC ads and features each week!

Dallas Safari Club’s Tracks Across Africa Outdoor Channel Hornady’s Dark and Dangerous Sportsman Channel Jim Shockey’s Uncharted Outdoor Channel Trailing the Hunter’s Moon Sportsman Channel Trijicon’s World of Sports Afield Sportsman Channel Under Wild Skies Tony Makris Outdoor Channel

BIGGAME.ORG JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 | 23 DEF NEWS Educator of the Year Announced for 2016

Outdoor Adventures loyd Love of Pasadena (Texas) Memorial is currently in 250 High School has been named as the DEF LOutdoor Adventures Educator of the Year on schools with an Jan. 8, 2016, during the DSC Convention. impact on 25,000 After a motivational video depicting his students this year. hard work and dedication to his students, Love accepted the award to a standing ovation. Dallas Ecological Lloyd was very moved by the gesture Foundation is and shared a heart-felt appreciation for the grateful to their recognition and award. There are incredible stories about getting students involved in largest donor, hunting, fishing and outdoor skills. The video Dallas Safari Club. highlights included archery practice for Without DSC’s deer and hogs through brush and educating students on proper shot placement. Attendees support, students also got to see how his class learns pier fishing, would not have offshore fishing and kayak casting – using the the opportunity to gym bleachers and other creative teaching methods. learn about hunting, Two of Love’s students expressed desire to fishing and shooting go deer hunting. Thanks to the Houston Safari sports in the public Club, these students were provided successful management deer hunts last December. Their schools across 10 photos on the big screens at the banquet states. DEF’s goal is summed up everything Lloyd tries to emulate to have 500 schools in his teaching. Love is a great example of how teaching Outdoor Adventure is not a job but a in the next three true pleasure, instilling in these young people years. a love for to wildlife, conservation, hunting and fishing. Thank you DSC for recognizing the 2016 Educator of the Year! Outdoor Adventures is currently in 250 schools with an impact on 25,000 students this year. Dallas Ecological Foundation is grateful to their largest donor, Dallas Safari Club. Without DSC’s support, students would not have the opportunity to learn about hunting, fishing and shooting sports in the public schools across 10 states. The DEF’s goal is to have 500 schools in the next three years. CT

Contact DEF to get your school involved in Outdoor Adventures. To see Lloyd’s video, go to the education tab on the DEF website or go to www. dallasecologicalfoundation.org/videos.htm.

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in various loading manuals and found that Hornady lists the OAL as 3.290 as does Alliant powder. The Barnes manual does not list it at all, while Nosler has 3.290 in a footnote that also says, “Optimum accuracy is usually achieved with a slight longer cartridge.” Most guns manufactured for the 7mm Remington Magnum, have a magazine about 3.500” so that the 3.290 will fit perfectly. The Remington 700 BDL and ADL have a much longer magazine because Remington uses the same length action for both the 7mm Magnum as they do for the .375 H & H Magnum. For the .375 H&H, the SAAMI specs are 3.600 OAL, so if you are using a 7mm Magnum here, you can load the bullets out much farther, and they will still fit the magazine. Now, you just have to be sure that the cartridge will fit into the chamber and not jam up a bullet in the lands. This allows one to tweak the seating depth to suit his particular bullet. ______On a completely different subject, this might go under the ver All Length (OAL) is the total length of the cartridge “humor” section. I am now the eternal collector of empty cases, and bullet, ready to fire. The Sporting Arms and and will dumpster dive for virtually any cases. Even my wife will AmmunitionO Manufactures Institute (SAAMI) have specific data “dive” in sometimes, but she will only go in for the pretty nickel on every case and caliber to standardize the industry. Lately I plated ones. Just recently at the range, there was a nice box of have been overrun with questions about OAL and which is best. .270 Winchester cases. Whoa, this is great as the cases were SAAMI’s guidelines are not bad at all − it’s just that folks read it, packed neatly in a new box. and think it is “gospel”. Upon inspection, something just did not look right. The cases There are a couple factors that come into focus as one plays looked like they were too big for a .270 neck. After a bit more with OAL. First, the cartridge must fit into the chamber, and by scrutinizing, I noticed that they truly were .270 Winchester that, I mean that the bullet is not seated out so far that it engages cases, but they had apparently been fired in a .30-06 chamber. the lands. Secondly, it must fit the magazine. How or why is a mystery, but the shooter surely must be talking Just because the cartridge will fit into the magazine and to himself about his poor shooting. chamber does not mean that the bullet manufacturer placed the Just how poorly they would shoot, I just had to find cannelure on the bullet is in the right place. A cannelure that out. I happened to have both a .270 Winchester and a .30-06 may be in the right place on a bullet for a .30-06 Springfield is Springfield with me that day, so I fired a few .270’s in my .30- not the same as the placement for a .300 WSM. 06 at a 2x2-foot target at 50 yards. Needless to say, the bullets About the only bullets that really have the cannelure in the missed the paper and struck the dirt three feet in front of the right place are those for the .30-30 Winchester as there are just target. The velocity was 1,869 fps, rather than the usual 2,900 not many options here as to OAL. fps. Bullet seating depth has long been a contributing factor in I moved the target to 25 yards and only had one hit in five how well any given rifle shoots. Normally, most all common attempts, and all the bullets key-holed through the target board. copper jacketed and lead core bullets perform best when seated As I said, the shooter must really have had a bad day at the out to just .010 off the lands. That may shoot great groups one range. The cases were not a loss to me as I just ran them thru a shell at a time, but is quite useless when going hunting if none of normal .270 Win FL die and they came out just fine. the shells will fit into the magazine. It would be an ideal situation ______for a single shot like a Ruger #1 with no magazine. As I mentioned in the beginning, I also am constantly asked, We find that the new Barnes TTSX and LRX bullets shoot “what is the best ____ (fill in the blank)?” The “best” of anything best when seated to a depth that is at least .025 (or more) off the is a tough one. For example, what is the best deer bullet?” Of lands. I did a little research on the 7mm Remington Magnum course, we need to ask several more questions: in what caliber,

26 | DALLAS SAFARI CLUB NEWS BIGGAME.ORG and under what conditions? Is it thick brush, or open country to answer. Moose are big, so assuming one was to use a .300 for? I might even ask if it is a Texas or Canadian whitetail as the Magnum of some sort, or the .338 Winchester Magnum I’d Canadian bucks are at least twice as heavy as the Texas deer are. suggest using Barnes TSX, Hornady GMX or Trophy Bonded Most Texas deer are shot from tower blinds at 100 to 250 yards Bear Claw as either would be very hard to beat. so any decent .270 Winchester, .25-06 Remington or 7mm- A common question is what is the “best” bullet to take to 08 Remington would do very nicely. The bullet used would Africa for plains game? Plains game covers such a diverse range be of little importance, as about any bullet out there will kill a of animals that we just have to plan on the heavy side, and if the 125-pound deer if you hit him in the lungs. little duiker or steenbok happens along, just use what you have. In Canada, deer are shot anywhere from 50 yards in thick The .300 Winchester Magnum seems to be the number woods to 300 yards across clearings. These bucks will be much one choice of African Plains game hunters, so certainly any bigger so I’d use a minimum of a .270 Winchester and prefer 180-grain Premium bullet like a Trophy Bonded Bear Claw or a 7mm Magnum or .300 Magnum of some sort. In the .270 Barnes TSX TTSX, or Hornady GMX would work just fine. Winchester (or WSM) I’d use a 140 or 150 grain premium Regardless of the caliber you take, stay with bullet weights that bullets, a 160 grain in the 7mm Magnums, and 180 grain in the are to the heavy side for the caliber. .300 Magnum calibers. Always a favorite: What are the best reloading dies & If asked what is the “best” moose bullet, that is a lot easier equipment? My simple answer? “You get what you pay for.” CT

If you would care to write me at [email protected] I have a survey of both North American and African guides and outfitters that are quite interesting as to what they suggest you use, and will send it to you free by e-mail.

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As a service to DSC members, we are happy to offer the Member Two Old Model 95 Winchesters, 30-06, only one serial number apart Bulletin Board. DEADLINE: the 1st day of the month prior to the issue date. (77XXX). Both fair condition. One has original Lyman side mount receiver Example: April 1 is the deadline for the May Camp Talk. Please keep your sight; the other a tang mounted receiver sight. Both are take-down information brief and send via email or an attachment to [email protected]. models. One has carving on the stock, but otherwise good shape. The No placements by phone. All ads will run for three months at no charge to second is fair, but the barrel is pretty dark. Find the missing number and DSC members. If your item sells, please notify the DSC office for they’ll be worth a big price. $5,000, obo. Contact [email protected] or removal. If you wish to continue the ad, please send your request to 503-556-9661. Nov [email protected]. No commercial ads. Buy and sell at your own risk. All sales should be conducted in compliance with federal, state and local laws. VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT AND GEAR Thanks! ~DSC Staff Mazda Five-Speed – new tires, and $750 A/C, kid seats in the back, extended cab. Great go-to-work or go-to-school truck or ranch vehicle. FIREARMS & AMMO FOR SALE DEPENDABLE. $1,950. Operated less than 18,000 miles the last seven Double Rifle: Chapuis Model Brousse in 470 Nitro Express – Cabela’s years. Wonderful gas mileage, smooth ride on highway. My most edition with 23 5/8” ejector barrels with quarter rib 1 standing and three dependable vehicle and a favorite of all my hunting guides, being sold folding sights. Removable blocks in the rib for scope mounts, double triggers, because I have bought a new “Mule.” Call Tom at 214-207-8871 or contact bolstered frame, bushed strikers, open pistol grip stock, cheekpiece, 15 5/16” at [email protected]. Jan/Feb LOP over a 1” pad, 10 lb. 8 oz., scroll engraving. This gun is all original with Scopes: Trijicon ACOG 4 x 32 USMC RCO M4 scope, red chevron, $1,049; the barrel blue at 97 percent, the stock finish remains at 97 percent, and Leupold VX III 1.5, 5 x 20 illuminated duplex scope, $439. Contact David at the checkering at 100 percent. Original case/papers. $8,250. Please contact 214-773-3480. Jan/Feb [email protected]. Jan/Feb DSC Limited Edition Kahles 3-12x56 Riflescope – Limited edition scope HEYM Double Rifle and Winchester Bolt Rifle: 1) HEYM 88B “PH” model, with presentation case, SN.- 073. Lightly used; includes lighted reticle. .450/400 Nitro Express 3”. Wood upgrade, automatic ejectors, new in Recently factory cleaned and checked with new nitrogen and seals. Great 2012. $14,500. 2) Winchester 70 Custom Shop 375 H&H Mag w/Leupold condition. $800. Contact Jim at 817-366-1450 or [email protected]. Dec VXIII duplex 1.75-6 scope. Satin nickel finish, beautiful wood. $2,400. Both weapons purchased new, shot less than 50 times each, near perfect 1,000-lb. Outback Deer Feeder, $1,400. For more information, contact Jean condition. Sell individually or together for $16,000. Contact Smit at 214-912-0813. Nov [email protected] or call/message 214-801-0015. Jan/Feb Leather cover recoil pads, starting at $120. Call Hal at 972-346-3887. Nov Ammunition: .377 H&H Hornady, Federal Premium Safari and Federal Premium factory ammunition $39 to $49/box; .416 Remington Magnum Leica Televid 77 Spotting Scope –12x60 eyepiece, Manfrotto tripod and Hornady and Nyati factory ammunition $49/box; Barrett .416 new unprimed trigger head. $1,850. For more information contact Jean Smith at cartridge cases, two sacks of 20, $40 each; Barrett .416 machine-turned 395 214-912-0813. Nov gr. bullets, two boxes of 20, $40 each. Contact David at 214-773-3480. Jan/Feb Leica Trinovid BA Two ANIB Leica Binoculars – 7x42 Leica Trinovid BA, Krieghoff Big Five Double Rifle 470 N.E. – Upgraded wood, side plates (kudu $850; 8x42 Leica Trinovid BA, $850. Both come with case, strap and original and buffalo). Folding and express sight, like new. $10,000. For additional box. These are the premium silver-coated lenses of the late ’80s, early ’90s. information call or text 817-896-3284. Jan/Feb Contact: Cynthia 214-538-4352. Nov Winchester Model 21 12 gauge – three-barrel set, 98-percent condition. Night Vision Goggles – Varo Model 1500 (An/PVS-7B) Gen. 3. Complete All barrels are vent-rib and 28 inches long, choked F/M,IC/M, and Sk/Sk. with mil spec hard carry case and accessories; 4x lens with hard case; Sent to Amarillo, Texas, hardware store in 1952. Have Cody museum letter million-candle power infrared spotlight with 12V battery, charger and carry confirming gun’s history. $13,000. Call C.J. Fuller at 501-951-5121. Jan/Feb bag. Mint condition. Make offer. Call Wayne at 972-416-8741. Nov Blaser Double Rifle with Two Sets of Barrels, 470 NE and 30-06 – Scope HUNTS WANTED/FOR SALE/AVAILABLE mounts, sling, beautiful presentation case. Great wood. Photos upon request. $10,000. Contact Steve at 901-546-9447 or [email protected]. Dec Hunt for sale in South Africa with Lategan Safaris – $3,200 for a 10-day plains game rife hunt for two hunters and two non-hunters 04-05-2016 Dangerous Game Rifles – CZ 550 American 416 Rigby, as new, with 30mm through 04-15-2016. rings $1,000.00; Merkel 470 Nitro Express double rife Model 140-2-2, fully engraved, gold inlays, octagonal barrels, and Merkel branded Americase, I won the bid on this Silent Auction last year and will not be able to go due as new, with paperwork and boxes. $13,000.00. Contact George Sparling at to some vital family issues. Please feel free to call or text me to discuss 817-600-4398 or [email protected]. Dec this trip: Tim at 214-477-8578. Nov Left-handed 300 WSM by Proof Research – NIB. Carbon-wrapped Original Auction Description: Silent Auction item donated by Lategan barrel with synthetic stock. Shoots 1/2 MOA. Swarovski 3x18x50 HD BRT. Safaris: 10-day 1x1 plains game rifle hunt for two hunters and two non- Lightweight and ready for hunting. Custom travel case. Call Jim at hunters in South Africa – includes $1,000 trophy fee credit per hunter. This 214-676-6560. Dec hunt is available during March through October 2015 or 2016 and may be upgraded to include additional days or species as per current price list. Remington Model 700 CDL – 7mm bolt-action, blued finish, 25-inch barrel, Additional hunters are welcome at $450/day and additional non-hunters NIB. $800. Call George at 210-415-4637. Dec are welcome at $250/day. Transportation during the hunt is mostly by Custom .375 H&H – Built on a pre-64 Winchester action. Stock is a spot & stalk. 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