Dallas Safari Club 2013 & Sporting Expo • Official Day Program Advertising Supplement Lone Star Outdoor News | 1 Pine Hill Plantation Best of the Sporting South Ultimate in wild quail experience from horseback & mule-drawn wagon

ine Hill Plantation have to hunt the birds; we don’t know was recently named where they are from day-to-day.” “Best of Th e Sport- Quail parties are normally ing South” for bob- four shooters per wagon-hunt party to white quail hunting provide personal attention and to gear by Garden & Gun the bird hunt to your desires. Th ree magazine in their experienced (a huntmaster, a December 2012/ dog handler and wagon master) will January 2013 issue. We set out to fi nd accompany your party and work the Pout why and here is what we found. proven pointers, setters and retriev- Imagine riding on a mule-drawn ers to help you fi nd the quail. A dog wagon or on horseback watching top- kennel of more than 30 pointers and quality pointing dogs work the long- setters with exceptional bloodlines leaf pine timber of southern Georgia, will earn your respect as they run waiting for their sudden stop when their courses. Th e labs off the wagon they wind a covey of wild bobwhites. will retrieve the quail from where you For most quail hunters, it is merely a drop them and fl ush coveys in any dream. But that dream becomes reality thick cover. at Pine Hill Plantation, South Georgia’s When groups of friends and guests fi nest quail hunting destination. go out for the day in search of quail, If quail hunting is anything, it is there is a lot of ground to cover — the driven by tradition. Quail hunting need for fresh dogs, lunch in the fi eld, from horseback is as deeply embed- refreshments — all of which is tradi- ded in the southern plantation psyche tionally borne by horse and mule. Th e as grits and cornbread, and the mule- huntmaster is in the lead watching for drawn wagon is an iconic symbol of the point, the big mule-drawn wagon the grand plantation quail hunting jangling along behind, and fresh dogs social experience. wait in the wagon’s dog boxes while For quail hunters, the pursuit of the more comfort-minded plantation a revered little bird permeates every guests enjoy the social aspects of the aspect of the lifestyle of those who hunt from the padded wagon seats. pursue it. Pine Hill Plantation pre- Th ey aren’t oft en sitting for long, serves that lifestyle with no compro- though, as the hunters will witness mise. Short of owning or being invited plenty of covey rise shooting opportu- to a private plantation, there are few nities and hard-fl ying bobwhites. places where quail hunters can experi- Before and aft er the hunts, guests ence the lifestyle that has enthralled will experience the fi rst-class luxury. wingshooters for two centuries. The Pine Hill Manor Lodge, the “It’s vintage Georgia quail hunting,” grandest of the luxury lodges, ac- said Pine Hill’s owner, Doug Coe. “We commodates up to 12 persons and run it a lot like a private plantation. is equipped with all of the amenities In the commercial hunting world, of home, off ering a luxurious master hunting from a mule-drawn wagon suite, cigar/gun room with fi replace, or on horseback is all but gone — you a large comfortable great room, two only fi nd this type of hunting at a touch personal service have not gone 2013 issue and highlights the growing private plantation.” unnoticed. trend of women in upland wingshoot- Pine Hill Plantation changes Pine Hill Plantation is one of only ing sports. that with style and service. fi ve wingshooting venues in North From private plantation lodges Th is hidden treasure is the perfect America to be inducted in the Beretta providing the ultimate in luxury place to build lasting customer rela- Trident Program and has earned a cov- and privacy to a private house staff , tions or enjoy time with family and groups will experience authentic eted Two Trident rating that places it in friends in a hunting experience like it South Georgia quail hunting at it the upper three percent of all wing- has been done on private plantations best. shooting venues. Pine Hill Plantation is for more than 150 years. “Groups of four or more have the only Orvis-endorsed wingshooting Contact Pine Hill Plantation at their own private lodge,” Coe said. facility that provides guided bobwhite (229) 758-2464 or reservations@pine- “And are served by the same house quail hunting exclusively from mule- hillplantation.com. And stop by Pine staff and huntmaster for the dura- drawn wagon and horseback and was a Hill’s booth at the Dallas Safari Club tion of their stay.” 2011 nominee for Orvis Wingshooting Convention, booth number C-552 in All meals are served in your Lodge of the year. the Wingshooter’s World area (across private dining room where you Shooting Sportsman magazine the isle from Shooting Sportsman experience the exquisite coun- features Pine Hill Plantation in their magazine and near the Food Court in try gourmet food served by the 25th Anniversary January/February Hall C). talented staff . “It’s high-touch personal service private dining rooms and guest rooms quail from the mesquite grill or fried — you’ll know the names of the staff with private bathrooms. in an iron skillet are a few main eve- and they’ll know yours — it’s very Th eQuail Covey Lodge has many ning courses, served by your private much like a private plantation,” Coe of the same features of Pine Hill staff . Pecan pie and berry cobblers are said. Manor, but on a cozier scale of a fi rst- just two favorite deserts. And each And then there are the birds — wild class cottage. Beautiful heart pine guest may customize their meals to birds, no less. fl oors greet you as you enter. A master their personal tastes by selecting in “We have some of the best habitat suite, a cigar/gun room with fi replace, advance from the à la carte menu. in Georgia, with 6,000 acres of long- a large comfortable great room, a Guests wake up to the smell of leaf pine timber with wiregrass private dining room and guest rooms fresh coff ee brewing, bacon frying in understory,” Coe said. “It’s the same will allow you to relax and enjoy this a cast-iron skillet, homemade biscuits native habitat that the quail had before exceptional Georgia hunting experi- in the oven with Pine Hill’s famous the white man got here and began ence. Quail Covey Lodge can accom- Mayhaw jelly and grits and eggs clearing timber for farming.” modate up to 10 persons. served just the way they like them. “We have a great wild quail popula- And then there is the food. Fresh Th e authentic hunts, private luxury tion and a lot of lively action. We vegetables, cut-to-order steaks, and lodging, excellent food and high-

Pine Hill Plantation (229) 758-2464 • www.PineHillPlantation.com Booth C-552

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Dallas Safari Club 2013 Convention & Sporting Expo • Offi cial Day Program Advertising Supplement Lone Star Outdoor News | 3 The Greatest Hunters’ Convention on the Planet is here! Trijicon RMR A record 831 exhibitors await you as the than $300,000 from the previous year. Over Dallas Safari Club Annual Convention and the past fi ve years, DSC has granted more Sporting Expo opens its doors on Jan. 3. than $3.5 million for habitat protection and Th e event, always the fi rst major hunting management, restoration and research, show of the year in the U.S., takes place Jan. youth learning programs, and promoting 3-6, 2013, at the Dallas . hunter interests and benefi ts to conservation Th e public is welcome to attend and a crowd worldwide. of some 40,000-plus is expected. “It’s gratifying to see DSC become a global e hunter’s Attendees will fi nd an almost force for wildlife and wild places, and I believe 600,000-square foot exhibit hall that empha- that’s a growing source of pride for everyone who sizes quality, variety and hospitality over sheer attends or exhibits at our show,” Carter said. bulk, according to Ben Carter, DSC executive Exhibitors at the 2013 event includes outfi t- director. ters and professional hunters from around the “Our goal is to host the best show of its world, gun makers, optics and gear companies, most versatile kind, not necessarily the biggest,” said Carter. artists, jewelers, clothiers, furriers, and many “Managing the size metrics of the event. Creat- others from across the outdoor industry also ing a more welcoming environment. Off er- will be there. Daily agendas include semi- ing ample choices of good outdoor products nars on various hunting topics by authorities and services from around the world. All of considered best in their fi eld. Additionally, the this allows more attendees to fi nd hunting many wildlife taxidermy displays throughout choice adventures, guns, gear and accessories that are the expo hall are always a hit. perfect for them. And this buying atmosphere, Highly anticipated attractions include an in turn, allows more exhibitors to do well and expo section with exhibits, dog-training dem- have a great show.” onstrations and more called “Upland Country,” Th e overarching goal, of course, is nurturing sponsored by Quail Coalition, a Texas-based the event for long-haul success and support organization focused on upland bird conserva- for DSC conservation, education and hunter tion and the annual exhibition of the Custom advocacy initiatives. Gunmakers Guild. Since relocating from Dallas Market Hall to In the evenings, convention registrants can the more spacious Dallas Convention Center enjoy gala banquets featuring celebrity speak- in 2010, DSC has carefully paced its growth ers, awards, entertainment and auctions for with show exhibitors and total exhibit space world-class hunts, fi rearms and more. Most while enjoying signifi cant gains in attendees evening events will be held at the new Omni and overall fundraising. in downtown Dallas, connected to the In 2012, DSC spent a record $1,002,000 on convention center by a skywalk. For registra- mission-related programs, an increase of more tion information, visit www.biggame.org.

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rijicon’s RUGGED of rifl es with ribs measuring supremely PERFORMANCE 11-12 mm and 14-16 mm. dependable RMR adaptor mounts are Trijicon RMRs have RMR (Rug- also available in versatile been proven on the most gedized quick release and gunsmith- demanding environments Miniature ready confi gurations. on earth by U.S. Special Op- Refl ex) optic may quite erations, law enforcement Tpossibly be the perfect non- offi cers and hunters of dan- GO TACTICAL magnifi ed aiming system gerous game. Available in Th e secret is out! Many for hunters of virtually any three models — the Adjust- hunters have taken a note discipline. Weighing in at a able LED, Dual-Illuminated from the tactical operator’s mere 1.2 ounces, the RMR (battery-free) and LED — playbook by combining provides hunters with fast all RMR units are housed in an RMR with their tradi- and accurate both-eyes- an aircraft -grade aluminum tional rifl escope. Th is combo open shooting without the chassis and tested to mili- provides magnifi ed preci- excess bulk and weight of tary standards, so they can sion aiming with unbeatable larger red-dot optics. handle the recoil of even point-and-shoot capabilities the largest caliber. Th e RMR when needed. Trijicon of- VERSATILITY aiming dot is precise and fers a specially designed 45 Cape buff alo with a fi ne visible in any light. Audible degree, Picatinny-style mount double, predators with an click adjustments quickly that simply attaches to your AR, spring gobblers with zero to point of impact, and existing scope rail. As an shotgun or big woods its CR2032 lithium battery added bonus, this quick- whitetails with a lever gun: lasts up to two years in the detach mount allows the Th e possibilities are endless! LED version, and up to four user to switch their RMR to Regardless of your prey, the years in the Adjustable LED other platforms in a matter of RMR provides speed and model at mid-setting. seconds. clarity for instant target Th e RMR attaches to most For more information on acquisition without the platforms via weaver-style Trijicon’s RMR optic, mount- potential focusing issues or Picatinny rail and by the ing options and the complete associated with open sights. company’s new specially array of Brilliant Aiming Did we mention handguns designed custom rifl e adap- Solutions for the hunting, and muzzleloaders, slug tor mounts. Th ese mounts shooting, military and law guns and archery? Th e are available for the most enforcement markets, contact versatility of the RMR is popular double rifl es includ- Trijicon, Inc. at (248) 960- continually evolving. ing Sako, Blazer, and a variety 7700 or visit Trijicon.com.

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Dallas Safari Club 2013 Convention & Sporting Expo • Offi cial Day Program Advertising Supplement Lone Star Outdoor News | 5 erious rifl es in scope rings, allowing the shooter of dependable service. serious calibers to choose which optics to install Ruger also off ers both are available from on the integral mounts. Th e M77 single-shot No. 1 and M77MKII Sturm, Ruger and Hawkeye “African,” in .375 Ruger Magnum rifl es in .375 H&H Co., Inc. without features a 23-inch blued barrel Magnum, .416 Rigby and .458 Ruger the prices that and checkered walnut stock. A Lott. Th e classic No. 1 Tropical make many hunters left -handed “African” model is rifl e is also available in .405 Win- fl inch before they also available. chester, .45-70 Government and shoot. Th e shorter-barreled .458 Winchester and the recently If big-game “Alaskan” rifl e is the perfect added 9.3X74R. hunts demanding big bore gun where quick handling and Th e one-piece bolt of Ruger Srifl es are in your future, the hard-hitting cartridges are M77MKII Magnum rifl es fea- big-game Ruger “African” and “Alaskan” needed. Th e M77 Hawkeye tures a non-rotating Mauser-type rifl es are the answers. Th ese “Alaskan” chambered in .375 controlled-feed extractor, the Hawkeye rifl es are chambered Ruger and .416 Ruger features most positive feeding and extrac- in .375 Ruger and .416 Ruger. a handy 20-inch barrel and a tion system ever invented. Th e Th e cartridges, co-developed Hogue® OverMolded™ synthetic fi xed-blade-type ejector posi- with Hornady Manufacturing, stock. OverMolding, a patented tively ejects the empty cases as perfectly fi t the Ruger standard process, provides the ultimate in the bolt is moved fully forward. rifl es pack length action, the same one used a comfortable, non-slip, cobble- All M77 MKII Magnum rifl es for the .270 Winchester and .30- stone texture that is durable and also feature folding leaf express 06 Springfi eld. Th e rifl es feature extremely quiet. Th e state-of- rear sights and a barrel mounted windage adjustable shallow “V” the-art elastomer material used sling swivel. notch rear sights and large white on Hogue stocks will not harden To learn more about the full bead front sights for instant with age and is virtually impervi- line of Ruger big-game rifl es, sight alignment. Th ey also are ous to all oils and solvents found visit Ruger.com or Facebook. a punch delivered with Ruger’s patented around fi rearms, providing years com/Ruger.

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Dallas Safari Club 2013 Convention & Sporting Expo • Offi cial Day Program Advertising Supplement Lone Star Outdoor News | 7 Under Armour redefi nes scent control technology for hunters

ou’ve invested your time, sweat and resources in prepara- UNDER ARMOUR SCENT tion for this moment. Why risk it all with a slight change CONTROL SPRAY of the wind? As the leader in performance hunting apparel, Under Armour Scent Control every product developed by Under Armour has one thing in apparel has you covered from common — it’s designed to make you a more lethal hunter! baselayer to outerwear — but what New for 2012, Under Armour has unveiled a new system of about your gear? Also new for 2012, performance hunting gear featuring UA Scent Control tech- Under Armour delivers a total scent nology. From baselayer to outerwear and accessories, UA has control program with the intro- strategically integrated its new UA Scent Control technology duction of Under Armour Scent throughout the line, providing you with complete coverage in every layer. Control Spray. Th is spray formula Y contains the same game-changing WHAT IS UNDER ARMOUR SCENT CONTROL? zeolite technology, designed for use Under Armour’s innovation team has partnered with industry leaders to create on all the necessary gear associated the best scent control product on the market today. Utilizing an exclusive dual with the hunt. Use UA Scent Con- technology, Under Armour Scent Control eff ectively traps human vapor odor and trol Spray on items like your bow, suppresses odor-causing bacterial growth. tree stand, and footwear. It’s time to stack the odds in your HOW DOES UNDER ARMOUR SCENT CONTROL WORK? favor with the most eff ective scent With game-changing technology, UA Scent Control employs a custom- control technology available: Under engineered odor-trapping zeolite carrier, a synthetic lava far superior to carbon, Armour Scent Control. encasing a silver-based antimicrobial to create the ultimate “smart” odor-control For more information on Under material. UA Scent Control not only captures more of your odor than traditional Armour Scent Control products odor absorbers, it also lasts longer — even aft er 50 washes, UA Scent Control and their complete selection of maintains 99 percent eff ectiveness, while carbon technology is reduced by up to performance apparel, footwear and 50 percent aft er fi ve washes. accessories, visit UA.com or alwayslethal.com.

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n the early morning of the second day of looking for a good kudu bull at Makadi Safaris in Namibia, we saw one. Looking from the back of the truck at a distance of 1,000 yards or so, John Jacobs, my PH for the trip, let me know. I“Oh, mon, oh mon oh mon,” he said several times. “Th at’s a big bull.” Th e bull was near a low fence and a half-doz- en red hartebeest were on the other side. “Don’t jump the fence, don’t jump,” he said to the animal. “Th e other side is the neighbors. If he crosses, no good.” Th e hartebeest then crossed the fence to “our” side, and the kudu turned and walked into the thick brush. “We go see if we can fi nd,” John said. Jacobs, a native of Namibia and a descen- dent of the Bushmen, a people that inhabited Southern long before a white person ever showed up and survived by hunting and gather- ing, spoke English well enough, but it was his third language aft er Afrikaans and German. We drove part of the way and walked the rest, entering the brush in the same general area as the kudu. Aft er walking 300 yards or so, a large tree stood in front of us. “I climb the tree to try to see him,” John said. I gave him a boost and he worked his way up for a bird’s-eye view. I could see he was scan- ning the horizon for the beast, and then I saw him look closer to the tree. It was time to get determined. Th oughts of ing the story in less- He froze for several minutes, then turned the kudu bull convinced me to get . than-perfect English. and pointed his fi nger downward. I had been I looked at the trunk and saw one knot that And he was still around him long enough to know what that protruded a little bit. yelling. meant. Th e kudu was close. What the hell, you’re supposed to be in shape. “I climb the tree and I continued to watch the PH, and could tell Get your butt up this tree. look out far but don’t he was trying to analyze a plan to work through is is crazy. see him,” he said. “Th en the dense, high brush to get to an area where I My foot held and I got my arm around the low- I look down and he’s could get a shot. est branch. John pulled and I got my leg around right there looking at Apparently he couldn’t, because he turned one on the other side and pulled myself up. me. I couldn’t move and and stretched and fl exed his index fi nger. “He’s close, so be very quiet,” John said. “He my foot was slipping. I He wants me to come up the tree. was looking right at me.” look around but there’s Are you kidding me? I’m 53 and haven’t We moved to where our feet were 15 to 18 nowhere to get a shot so climbed a tree since I was 10. And if I remember feet above the earth. I tell you to climb tree. right, I fell out of that one. “Can you lean against that branch and get a “What a hunt! What John came down to the level of the lowest good shot,” he asked. a hunt!” branch that was a foot or so out of my reach. I Th e branch leaned up and to the right. I po- I enjoyed the story, gave him the rifl e and he hung it from a branch. sitioned my arm from my elbow to my shoulder but I was still frozen to He tried reaching down and taking my hand, along the branch. Although my shoulder and a tree. but that didn’t work. head weren’t square to the target, both of my “My foot is stuck,” I feet were stable and my hip said as I handed him rested against another branch. the rifl e. “It’s good,” I said. John pointed to a John pointed in the direc- spot to place my other tion of the bull. I looked foot, and I was able to through the Nikon scope but wiggle the wedged foot didn’t see it. out and work my way “A little left ,” John said. down, with all but the I moved slowly to the last 4 feet or so being left and saw him — he was done gracefully. looking right at me at 60 to We walked to the 70 yards. All that was visible bull — he had dropped above the brush was part of where he stood. his neck, his head and the What a majestic climbing the tree as they all looked at me and massive horns. creation. smiled. “Shoot him in the neck,” Th en the work started. Our driver, Johnny, And I learned more about the tree from Di- John whispered. used his machete to cut the path for the truck to ethelm Meztger, who owns Makadi Safaris with Four thoughts fl owed get to the animal. An hour later, a winch helped his wife, Katja. through my brain as I pushed load him onto the truck to take back to camp. “It’s the only native tree in this part of Africa the set trigger forward on the I think I’ve  nally stopped shaking. without thorns,” he said. CZ .375 H&H. I walked back to the tree and tried to reenact at’s a good thing. My hands and knees are Don’t look at the horns. the climb to the lowest branch. My three tries torn up enough. Focus. didn’t come close. Th e bull’s score didn’t matter much to me, but Exhale slowly. Adrenaline is a funny thing. John was right. It was a good bull, with horns Squeeze easily — let the On the drive back, John talked about the tree, measuring 53 1/2 and 54 inches. gun surprise you. called a shepherd’s tree. “It’s a gold medal kudu,” John said, showing I squeezed. “It produces a fruit that the baboons love,” he me the chart. Experienced safari hunters said. “Th ey are always in these trees — the kudu A few days later, when saying our good-byes, had told me that one of the thought he saw a big baboon.” John was still talking about the kudu. best parts of a safari is the rare Th en he pointed to my cheek. “I’ll never forget that hunt,” he said. occasion when something “Th en he saw an even bigger white baboon.” Nor will I. happens that gets the PH Back at camp, with the same level of enthusi- And someday years from now, hopefully a really excited. If that’s true, asm, John relayed the story to all of the skinners young person with an interest in going on safari John’s reaction was just that. and ranch workers, most who spoke only will see the bull on the wall and ask about it — “Good shot! Good shot!” Afrikaans. I couldn’t understand a single word, and I’ll reply: he yelled and started recant- but could tell when he got to the part about me “Sit down, please. I would like to tell you a story.”

Th is hunt was donated by Makadi Safaris and purchased at last year’s Dallas Safari Club convention. By Craig Nyhus LSONews.com

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Dallas Safari Club 2013 Convention & Sporting Expo • Official Day Program Advertising Supplement Lone Star Outdoor News | 11 Trophy whitetails, exotics at Montgomery Properties Ranch

f you’re looking for the EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME, roamed the ranch for years, allowing ample time for their horns to then you’ve found the right place at Montgomery Proper- sprawl into a huge mass. It’s not uncommon to see male aoudad with ties Ranch. Th e ranch is located north of Jacksboro, just 75 horns curving back and touching their bodies. Over the years, hunt- miles northwest of Fort Worth, and encompasses approxi- ers at Montgomery Properties Ranch have harvested a multitude of mately 5,000 acres of rugged hills and draws with drainage aoudad sporting horns measuring more than 30 inches, with several and fertile bottomland along the West Fork of the Trinity reaching 36 inches. Considered an exotic species in Texas, you can River and Cameron Creek. hunt aoudad any time of the year. Th is makes for a perfect off -season Considered North Texas Brush Country, the landscape hunt or combination with a trophy whitetail or red stag hunt. consists predominately of post oak and elm with a general mixture of mesquite and pear. A true working ranch, it was high RED STAG Ifenced in 1988 to accomplish one goal — to build, shape and create A majestic species of game has been spotted around Montgomery a ranch that would excel in habitat, food plot systems and a manage- Properties Ranch. Sporting magnifi cent racks resembling an animal ment program resulting in some of the fi nest Texas trophy hunting to from prehistoric times and bellowing deep roars in anticipation of the be experienced anywhere! breeding season, trophy red stags now traverse the ridge tops and val- leys of the 5,000-acre ranch. Th e perfect compliment to your trophy TROPHY WHITETAILS whitetail hunt, hunters can try their hand at a challenging red stag Montgomery Properties Ranch off ers the ultimate Texas whitetail aft er harvesting a monster buck, or revolve your entire hunt around hunting experience, a product of more than 24 years of intense white- one of these red giants. Either way, your heart will race when these tail and wildlife management. When you book a whitetail hunt with large creatures and their enormous antlers step in to view! Montgomery Properties Ranch, don’t expect to experience a revolv- ing door on the camp house. You will never see more than fi ve to six RANCH ACCOMMODATIONS hunters on the ranch at any one time. An important part of your hunt Step out of the city and off the concrete onto Montgomery Proper- is to allow you and your the freedom to roam the ranch and ties Ranch. Th ere you will leave the urban jungle behind and experi- experience all wildlife and scenery as if it were your own. ence the best of the Texas outdoors and hunting. Awaiting your visit is Th e hunts are guided one-on-one unless otherwise requested (i.e., father and son or husband and a Texas ranch-style lodge and accommodations. Th e facilities are sure to make you feel at home with wife) and the guide will determine the maturity of the deer. Mainly you will hunt out of spacious, spacious bedrooms, a full-service kitchen, relaxing living rooms and scenic views from the porch. heated blinds overlooking the lush wheat fi elds and wide senderos, or, if you dare, try some of the Accommodations also include a game room where hunters can play pool, Ping-Pong or kick back best rattling found in Texas. With a 1:1 buck-to-doe ratio, it can be spectacular. Don’t forget your and watch their favorite sports teams on the large fl at-screen HD TV. Aft er each hunt, indulge your- camera or else you’ll miss excellent photo and video opportunities. self with a meal as big as Texas! Th e ranch cook is sure to satisfy your taste buds with a menu dear to Under stringent management, the wildlife management program in place maximizes the potential of any hunter’s heart. Start off the day with a country breakfast made up of eggs, sunny-side-up, biscuits the habitat and the bucks that call it home. Th is allows for a world-class hunting experience that is second and gravy, fried bacon, sausage and buttermilk pancakes smothered in maple syrup. to none. Th is is your opportunity to take your trophy whitetail hunting experience to the next level. Still hungry? Dinner at Montgomery Properties Ranch can be considered more of an experience than a meal. Th e smells and sights of the entrees will make your mouth water in anticipation. Make EXOTICS & AFRICAN GAME sure to pack your stretchy pants as you’ll need the room aft er fi lling your plate with grilled steaks, Montgomery Properties Ranch has stepped up their game by off ering hunters the opportunity to fried pork chops, chicken-fried steak and several other homemade dishes. Oh yeah, don’t forget des- add several exotic species to their trophy room. Upon entering the ranch you will have an opportu- sert. Th e cook makes a mean banana pudding! nity to add an exotic hunt to your trophy whitetail package and take your hunting experience to the next level. BOOKING Several exotic species call the ranch home, including monster bull elk, kudu, sable, eland, scim- Montgomery Properties requires half of the booking fee as deposit (nonrefundable), payable when itar-horned oryx, axis, blackbuck, fallow deer, sika and many more. Armed with the FFW permits the hunt is booked. Th e remaining booking fee is to be paid upon arrival at the ranch. Additional required of certain species, these hunts are the perfect add-on or off -season , as exotic and trophy fees incurred upon the harvest of an animal must be paid prior to leaving the ranch. Th e only African game species in Texas can be hunted year-round. A challenging hunt, Montgomery Proper- necessities to bring include: ties Ranch provides an abundance of hills, ridges, and thick cover, off ering many places for game to hide. Most hunts are spot-and-stalk, and those familiar with shooting sticks and bipods have the • Rifl e and ammo (good to bring a backup in case of malfunction) opportunity to put their shooting skills to the test. • Clothing Exotic hunts at Montgomery Properties Ranch are not only fun and exciting but memorable as • Personal items well. You’re destined to leave the ranch with a smile on your face and a lifetime of memories. • Cooler large enough to meat back home • Texas hunting license AOUDAD A Texas favorite and mysterious creature that seldom makes an appearance, the ranch population Hunts for other game at Montgomery Properties Ranch are limited to the hunting seasons of of aoudad will try the patience and match wits with any seasoned hunter. Many of the aoudad have ranch operations. Inquire with MPR for current rates.

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ndividually hand- ing individual dial graphics, clients, who initially start out craft ed at his Main hands, buckles, and custom- as Montana Watch Company Street studio in fi tted, hand-cut leather straps. patrons, will later partner with Livingston, Mont., Once the client has decided Rocky Mountain Watch to de- each Montana upon individual components sign their own unique limited Watch Company for their personalized custom- edition series of watches. While timepiece begins made watch, master artisans, these watches are branded un- and ends at the engravers, jewelers, silver- der the Rocky Mountain Watch bench of owner, founder and smiths and leather artists do Company name, they still Ihorologist Jeff rey Nashan. their part to complete the oft en meet the traditional Montana While his truly distinc- intricate and unique designs. Watch Company standards. As tive heirloom quality timepieces Th e pieces are then hand- with Montana Watch, the are inspired by the designs of assembled by Mr. Nashan in option to choose from one early American watchmakers, his studio’s workshop, using of our distinctive case designs close to 95 percent of Montana the fi nest Swiss movements or create an exclusive case to Watch Company’s work is that he re-calibrates to his own the client’s specifi cations is individually customized, each exacting specifi cations. merely a starting point. Case watch being designed aft er In order to maintain materials, engraving, and dial in-depth consultations with the the high quality of craft sman- graphics are limited only by customer. Some watches are ship for which it is now well the client’s imagination, which built to commemorate a memo- known, Montana Watch only becomes a reality through rable event, while others are builds 75 to 100 watches per year. the process of sketches, CAD engraved with the portraits of Following the same ideas drawings, 3D models and a clients’ companions, such as be- and principles that distin- fi nal full-scale rendering. loved bird dogs that have joined guish the Montana Watch While Montana Watch them in the fi eld or favorite hors- Company, Rocky Mountain Company limits its builds es. Many clients even create their Watch creates custom- to approximately 100 new own proprietary designs, having designed, limited editions in pieces per year designed watches made specifi cally for series from 12 to 1000 watches. for an individual, Rocky their families, knowing no one Jeff rey Nashan and co-founder Mountain Watch Company else in the world will ever own Paul Chausse, longtime is geared to construct 12 to the same watch. Montana Watch machinist 1000 pieces per limited edi- Th e opportunity to design and engineer, created Rocky tion series to meet a client’s what inevitably becomes Mountain Watch Company to group needs. Th ese watches a highly personalized and take the concept of custom- evoke the spirit of the rugged treasured heirloom is what built timepieces for individual individuality and history of the makes Montana Watch clients and apply it to limited American West. Both uniquely Company diff erent from the edition series. American, Montana Watch and majority of other watchmak- Manufactured in Manhat- Rocky Mountain Watch were ers worldwide. Beginning with tan, Mont., Rocky Moun- forged from the same idea: a selection of nine diff erent tain limited edition watches case styles that Mr. Nashan has are perfect for corporate QUALITY AMERICAN designed from scratch, the cli- gift s, retail boutiques, family TIME PIECES THAT DON’T ent can customize almost every reunions, ranch brands and JUST TELL THE TIME ... aspect of the watch, includ- foundation promotions. Oft en, THEY TELL A STORY.

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Dallas Safari Club 2013 Convention & Sporting Expo • Offi cial Day Program Advertising Supplement Lone Star Outdoor News | 15 Greystone Castle Texas Hunting in an Extraordinary Setting

ince 1995, travelers on I-20 have been wondering be so many things to so many diff erent sportsmen. To the upland what it is they see as they approach the Th urber exit gunner, large fi elds of sorghum, millet and switchgrass bring memo- about 70 miles west of Fort Worth. Th ey’ve noticed ries of great gun dogs, fl ushing pheasants, bobwhite covey rises and the big English-style castle that looms atop one of the days in the fi eld with friends. For the big game hunter, it’s 6,000 majestic mesas ... but have still questioned what it is. acres that off er some of the best whitetail hunting in the country However, for avid wingshooters and sportsmen across and more than 40 species of exotic game. For the clay shooter, it’s Texas and the rest of the country — they know it’s the great sporting clays and pyramid fi ve-stand courses that will test Greystone Castle Sporting Club. the best of shooters. And for the avid angler, their trophy bass lakes For more than a decade, Greystone Castle has been part of the present year-round opportunities for tight lines on largemouth and SOrvis family as one of their premier wingshooting destinations. In hybrid stripers. fact, their name has become synonymous with quality in the hunt- What appeals to all visitors at Greystone are its top-of-the-line ing industry. With the end of the 2011 season, where they were accommodations and gourmet meals. Th ere are fi ve elegantly deco- named 2011 Orvis Wingshooting Lodge of the Year, Greystone com- rated suites capable of hosting more than 30 guests, a dining room pleted its 17th year in business. It is this long-term commitment complete with a full-time executive chef, spacious conference facili- that has them very appreciative of their past successes and looking ties, a swimming pool with hot tub, and just outside the castle walls, forward to the seasons to come. a scenic lookout aff ords a breathtaking vista of the entire estate. “Over the years, we have been very fortunate to have developed Th e ownership and staff have been dedicated to creating one such wonderful relationships with so many clients”, says John Fred- of the fi nest sporting experiences found anywhere in the world. ericks, . “Each year we make new friends as well Long-term habitat improvement and wildlife management has as renew old friendships. And we get to do this while sharing our made Greystone an extraordinary hunting venue. Th is coupled with commitment to the sport of hunting and the sporting lifestyle.” the unique castle facility and outstanding customer service makes What’s both unique and compelling about Greystone is that it can Greystone Castle a destination without equal.

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Dallas Safari Club 2013 Convention & Sporting Expo • Official Day Program Advertising Supplement Lone Star Outdoor News | 17 Premium vodka for outdoor lovers — in camo

ig Rack Vodka was craft ed as a tribute to outdoors- Big Rack Premium Vodka is already available at more that 300 men and women who appreciate quality and live to independent retailers in Texas, and it retails for about $18 for the 750 be outside. ml size and $32 for the 1.75-liter bottle. Th e vodka in the camoufl age bottle expresses the “Go to your favorite beverage retailer where you do business,” Troj- “camoufl age is a lifestyle” theme of the new product cak said. “If they don’t have it, ask for it. We’ll get it to them.” that made its Texas debut in September. It’s American-made for the American outdoorsman, so Trojcak says “Our focus is on any lover of the outdoors, from be sure to give Big Rack Vodka a try. hunters and fi shermen to campers and climbers,” “Grab it for the bottle, then come back for the vodka.” said Ken Trojcak, Texas state manager with Berniko Brands, the own- Come try Big Rack Vodka at the Dallas Safari Club Booth 2841. Bers of Big Rack Vodka. “I want to see Big Rack Premium Vodka at every hunting lodge or camp site. Also, the camou- fl age bottle is very popular, especially with the 20s and 30s crowd.” Big Rack Vodka is more than a gimmick, though. Created in the whiskey state of Kentucky, the vodka was craft ed from America’s fi nest grains, and no imported vodka surpasses its fl avor, quality and smoothness. “Th e vodka inside is fi rst-rate — it is distilled six times and charcoal fi ltered,” Trojcak said. “It’s a pre- mium vodka at a medium-grade price.” Th e buzz of Big Rack Vodka has created enthusiasts and a fan base among hunters, outdoorsmen, young Americans, as well as the military. And there are plans for more options for camou- fl age-friendly fans, so you may want to look for diff er- ent color camo in the future. “We can customize bottles for diff erent fl avors that are planned and we are going to customize the camoufl age bottles for universities as well as a pink camo bottle for breast cancer awareness,” Trojcak said. “And we have a program that donates a portion of the proceeds of sales to disabled veterans — the possibili- ties are endless with the camoufl age bottles.”

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Dallas Safari Club 2013 Convention & Sporting Expo • Offi cial Day Program Advertising Supplement Lone Star Outdoor News | 19 Stalking Spain’s Sierra Machos

he Nissan truck “Th is next walk will be maybe one Th e walk will be one crept along the hour,” Jose informed me. hour but it is very steep,” winding dirt road Th is was OK with me — I came Nito said in broken as it ascended the to hike. Near another canyon, Nito English. mountains in the stopped in his tracks. He was on “Let’s go,” I replied in Cazorla National point. Not 40 yards in front of him Tex-Mex. Park in southern was an ibex looking right at him. I We were starting to Spain. Th e truck peered around his head and saw my communicate. Th e 1,000- seemed to drive fi rst ibex up close. He was a young, foot ascent wasn’t too itself as Nito small male — they call them machet- bad. I just took my time, Mariano Franco, the gamekeeper, kept es. Aft er a stare-down, the machete sweated and drank my This eyes peeled to the cliff s on either took off along with fi ve females. water. side of the road. Every area we looked at held ibex Nito never stopped, Nito is one of only a few gamekeep- — just none of stalking quality. never caught his breath ers that cruise this 520,000-acre park. Th e weather conditions were tough. and never shed a drop He knows under which rocks the Th e whispering Spanish was getting to of sweat. I could tell southern Spanish ibex live, even with me — I couldn’t understand it. the 49-year-old hiked the fog and rain that was clouding our “Th e rut has not started yet, the big these mountains all the view. machos (mature males) are not mov- time. For 20 years, he Th e hour-long trip was quiet. I ing,” Jose interpreted. pushed game for the wanted Nito to open up to me but he We found a place to eat. We entered driven hunts. Th en fi ve just kept gazing. I tried a little Tex- and the owner started a generator so years ago they made him Mex. Nothing. we could have lights and the 48-inch gamekeeper. I could tell He stopped at a trailhead and we TV would work. Th at’s remote. he was proud of this. unloaded, walked up a small hill and “I hope you like what we have We spent all morning started glassing the side of a moun- because that is all we have,” they said looking at a large area tain. My professional hunter, Jose in Spanish. of limestone cliff faces. I doing what the big machos had taught I could see the two Spaniards talk- Manuel Castillo, has been here before Lunch was great. watched a female lunge her body out them. ing. I walked over to them and found with Nito. Th ey whispered in Spanish Th e next day was Saturday and the over a huge rock catching her front I was smiling. My gamekeeper and the macho they had spotted in my to each other. hotel fi lled with tourists and other feet on a bush and holding on. She fed PH were not. glasses. “Th ey are sleeping, see the orange hunters. My half-million acres were on the bush for 15 minutes with only Nito tried speaking in English; he “He is the largest one we have seen. colored rock up there? Th ey are in the fi lling up. At the bar, I learned the her rear toes balancing on the rock. couldn’t understand my Tex-Mex. He Can we get to him?” I asked Nito. cave under it,” Jose whispered to me. hunters were doing a driven hunt so Nito was mad. He knew where the fi nally cracked a joke at lunch. He nodded. Th ere were two females lying down that would not aff ect me. But what big ibex lived. He was looking in their Later, we came across the area of We drove down the mountain and out of the rain. about all these tourists? living room, but they still were not the fi rst macho sighting two days through another locked gate and As I watched through my binos, Th e rain came down twice as hard, showing themselves. before. started the stalk. I heard a dog shake. It was right and we kept passing tourists at every I was loving it, but the Spanish are “Macho, macho, macho,” Jose Nito was in front and fi nally got a behind my leg. When I looked down turnout and every point of view. not patient people. screamed. good look at him. He motioned that there were two of them, both shaking Late in the day we found a macho. One the fourth day, we spied a Th ere were two of them across a we would walk around to the right the rain off their coats. Sheep dogs. Jose went crazy. good macho way at the top of a peak, river with a deep ravine. and get higher because of the wind. Where did they come from? “Macho, macho, macho,” he yelled. but Jose said there was no way to get “You can shoot if you want,” Jose I made my way to the limestone “Must be lost,” Jose explained. An Ibex stood about 60 yards away. to him. said. rest that Nito had found and took a As I took a few photos, the dogs Nito looked at him. So did I, and I I learned that the ibex population I looked at him and said, “Jose, I look. Th e macho was in some green looked at the camera like they had could tell Nito knew he was too small. was between 1,500-2,000 in Spain’s think he is the same one I saw before. grass looking straight away. Th ree never seen such a device. I coined Th e ibex was about 6 years old. I got largest park. Its open range makes it I’ll pass.” females were feeding below me along them Dos Loco Peros (two crazy out in the pouring rain to take some one of only a few places to hunt free- We glassed from another hilltop with a small macho like the ones we dogs), which brought the fi rst smile to photos. ranging ibex. and Jose complimented me on my had been seeing. my guide’s face. Jose told me that he was old enough I also learned that the government hunting ethics. He said he and Nito Th e bowl they were in was tranquil. “Let’s go, we must get higher up to shoot. only allowed a harvest of 10 ibex this had been talking and they both Only the westerly wind made any above all this fog.” Jose said. “Jose, I’m not going to shoot an year. My PH had three permits. thought anyone else would have shot sound. I had heard stories about hunting ibex in front of all those tourists,” I We were communicating now; I that ibex. I asked Nito about the animal’s size, ibex in Spain, that the gamekeeper responded. was learning a bunch. I told Jose that I was perfectly fi ne but he would not answer. It was Jose’s knows exactly were every animal is at He agreed. I think he was so fo- We unlocked another gate and going home without harvesting an job. Nito had done his. all times. cused on the hunting he lost track of climbed to the top of a 6,500-foot ibex. I’d had a great hunt. “He is 10 years old, but he might “So they have these two ibex tied his surroundings. peak. “I have never had a hunter not not score real high,” Jose whispered. up in the cave just so they can show We rolled on past another point of We started a two-hour walk, but it shoot,” Jose said. I looked again and then asked for off ,” I wondered. view and stopped to look for ibex with was downhill. A quarter-mile into the I reassured him that we had two the gun. Over the next four days I would the tourists. walk, Nito went on point. “Macho” more hours of daylight. In a moment the tranquil bowl was learn how untrue the stories were. I wondered if this was the way was whispered back down the line. Nito drove to another spot that bursting with running hoofs. We climbed and took logging roads they hunt here, right next to all these We sat and watched. we had visited a few days before. A As Nito walked down the mountain behind locked gates. Th ere is some- tourists? Th is could never happen in Th rough my glass I could see a windswept pine tree was at the point. with the cape and horns on his back, thing about being able to go behind the U.S. band of fi ve young males rising to I had taken some images of it in the I thought about how lucky that young locked gates in a national park. We Th e sun broke the horizon on the their back legs and smashing their dull grey fog. I picked up my Nikon macho was. He had a full moon that saw ibex during breaks in the fog but third day and the mountain valleys heads together. At 80 yards, the sound and took a few photos of the tree in night and fi ve females all to himself. they were all small. fi lled with warmth. got to us quickly. Th ey took turns some beautiful light. I was smiling.

Th is hunt was donated by Verdera & Vicente Outfi tters and purchased at last year’s Dallas Safari Club convention. By David J. Sams LSONews.com

20 | Lone Star Outdoor News Advertising Supplement Dallas Safari Club 2013 Convention & Sporting Expo • Offi cial Day Program Dallas Safari Club 2013 Convention & Sporting Expo • Offi cial Day Program Advertising Supplement Lone Star Outdoor News | 21 Early Colt revolver brings $284,410 in $1.8+ million Heritage Arms & Armor event

ne of the fi rst 150 civilian Colt single- A rare 123-pound tusk taken by Warren action revolvers ever produced brought Page, selling for $29,875. $284,410 to lead Heritage Auctions’ Highlights include A large matched pair of African elephant tusks selling for $1.8+ million Arms & Armor Signa- $10,755. ture® Auction on Dec. 9 in Dallas. custom Ithaca pistols A scarce 10 1/2-inch folding style Bowie knife made by W More than 1,100 bidders competed & S Butcher, Sheffi eld, selling for $4,182.50. for Colt rarities ranging from an excep- A rare boxed Sturm-Ruger Hawkeye single-shot target tional 1860 Army percussion revolver, owned by Texas Ranger pistol, one of only 3,000 ever manufactured in 1963, selling which brought $131,450, to an 1862 police percussion for $2,868. Orevolver, which sold for $41,825, and an exceptional cased A framed Tex & Patches Colt patent fi rearms advertising Clint Peoples, which Colt Model 1855, which surpassed its high estimate to sell print by Frank Schoonover selling for $2,031.50 and a UMC for $33,460. Cartridges large advertising Bull’s-Eye tin sign selling for $1,792. By far the most anticipated grouping of the day was re- brought $35,850 during Heritage Auctions’ next highly anticipated event is its lated to the late Texas Ranger Senior Captain Clint Peoples, 2013 Arms & Armor Signature Auction that will take place whose personally owned fi rearms and memorabilia sold Dec. 9 auction on June 9 in Dallas. Heritage is currently seeking consign- for more than $118,000, including a pair of custom U.S. ments and the consignment deadline is April 18. Viewing Model 1911 Ithaca semi-automatic silver appliquéd pistols dates will begin on June 7. purchased by a fl oor bidder for $35,850 and a custom pair Bolt-Action Rifl e made by Pachmayr selling for $15,535, and Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in of Smith & Wesson double-action revolvers, which brought the famous “Betsy #1,” a 7mm Mashburn Super Magnum the United States and the world’s third largest, with annual $26,680. Mashburn Arms Bolt-Action Rifl e with Telescopic Sight, sales of more than $800 million, and 750,000+ online bidder A cased custom-engraved Colt single-action revolver formerly owned by Warren Page, Field & Stream’s shooting members. For more information about Heritage Auctions, with ivory grips owned by Peoples sold for $11,950 while editor from 1947 to 1972, selling for $10,755. and to join and receive access to a complete record of prices his Senior Captain Texas Ranger badge constructed from a Other rifl e highlights included a Winchester T3 semi- realized, with full-color, enlargeable photos of each lot, Mexican fi ve-peso coin brought $7,768. automatic carbine and accessories, selling for $9,560, a rare please visit HA.com. “We’re pleased with how bidders responded to the array of experimental Collis Breechloading Flintlock, selling for Updates and breaking news stories about Heritage Auc- rare Colt revolvers,” said Cliff ord Chappell, director of Arms $7,170, and an Inland U.S. T3 semi-automatic carbine and tions are available at a variety of sources: HA.com/Twitter; & Armor at Heritage. “It was exciting to watch items in the accessories, selling for $7,170. HA.com/Facebook, or sign up to view auction items and/or Peoples collection blow their estimates out of the water.” Additional rarities off ered in the auction included: receive information on upcoming auctions at HA.com. Bidders took advantage of a number of rare and desirable ri- fl es crossing the block including

Telescopic sights, selling for $26,290, a rare Roberts Custom Model 70

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Dallas Safari Club 2013 Convention & Sporting Expo • Official Day Program Advertising Supplement Lone Star Outdoor News | 25 Share your trophies with pride using new app

ou have just experienced the trophy of a lifetime. Your fi rst thought is to share it with all your friends, so you post it on a popular social media site. Th e comments follow, and you realize your “friends” list contains acquaintances, coworkers and others who aren’t so happy with your accomplishment. Other comments fl ow from the anti-hunting crowd. Some of them are downright vicious, even threatening. YWould you like a way to very easily share pictures, experiences and details of your last hunt with friends? Are you tired of harassment on social media from people who don’t understand hunting when you post hunting and trophy photos? Now you can with BIG BUCK DOWN app! Share pictures, locations and in- formation with select friends. Share valuable hunting information with a hunting community. Choose what you share with whom, and avoid negative comments and threats from anti-hunters who don’t understand. Th e app is the creation of a group of avid hunters and is endorsed by profes- sional hunter and conservationist Ivan Carter, host of Dallas Safari Club’s Tracks Across Africa. In addition to photo and information sharing with friends only or the entire Big Buck Down community, hunters can invite friends to join the network, can assign their trophies to the exact spot on a global map using GPS and Geo Location tech- nology (only if they choose to do so, of course), and can create their own private trophy room and enter a report of the adventure. A species and location database covers hundreds of animal species and covers all hunting locations from around the globe. And, best of all, it’s easy to use and mobile friendly.

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26 | Lone Star Outdoor News Advertising Supplement Dallas Safari Club 2013 Convention & Sporting Expo • Offi cial Day Program Dallas Safari Club 2013 Convention & Sporting Expo • Official Day Program Advertising Supplement Lone Star Outdoor News | 27 Head to Wildcat Creek for top quail hunting experience

iffi cult conditions out West don’t need to deter the avid quail hunters who want to spend time in the fi eld and see birds. Wildcat Creek Quail Hunting has birds at the ready — where a memorable quail hunting adventure awaits. DWCR, a family aff air and the vision of Ron and Evonne Parker and their sons, Nick, David and Nathan, sports a new lodge and an atmosphere that is truly family-oriented. “We want the experience to be fi rst-class but yet not stuff y,” said owner Ron Parker. Located in Red River County near Detroit, the property consists of 1,200-plus acres of well- managed land that will take hunters back in time. Th e habitat, birds and dogs are fi rst-rate, with fi elds cleared out of the thick woods by Parker, And it’s working. who also owns a construction business. “All of our raised birds are banded,” Nick said. “And we have cleared saplings in two areas to “We are shooting more and more unbanded off er hunters a true Georgia-style quail hunt with birds, so some are making it and nesting. And we tough shots through the trees,” Ron said. have kicked up a few coveys of all wild birds this “Th e grass looks great, it’s 2- to 3-feet high,” season.” Nick said. “And we’ll hunt a lot more in the Aft er the hunt, the new lodge and the food woods this year. Our customers love it.” served at WCR may be even more memorable. Several fl ight pens allow for fl ight training for Th e food is prepared by son David, a trained chef the pen-raised birds, and the birds are released who has worked at top . before the beginning of the season. WCR also off ers pheasant hunts and has added “We want the birds to be as wild as possible a fi ve-stand sporting clay station for parties and and explode out of the grass,” Ron said. corporate events.

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28 | Lone Star Outdoor News Advertising Supplement Dallas Safari Club 2013 Convention & Sporting Expo • Offi cial Day Program Custom lightweight ri es at Ri es, Inc.

ustom rifl e maker Lex Webernick is a fi xture at the Dallas Safari Club annual convention — he’s been exhibiting here with his com- pany, Rifl es, Inc., since 1988. In more than two decades, Webernick said it has been exciting to watch this show become a major player. While the Dallas Safari Club convention is one of two conventions he exhibits at each year, he has seenC the DSC event grow immensely while keeping its friendly and hunter-core atmosphere. “I enjoy getting the chance to visit with customers and friends each year,” he said. Rifl es, Inc. specializes in Custom Lightweight rifl es. “I build rifl es as light at 4 1/2 pounds,” Webernick said. “But my most popular model is my Strata model weighing in at 5 pounds and the most requested caliber is one of the 30’s — .300 Win Mag, .300 Weatherby and .300 Rem. Ultra Mag. When I combine the lightweight stock design, the materi- als and the Quiet Slimbrake — the .300’s will have a felt recoil similar to a standard weight .270 Winchester.” Webernick also builds heavier and long-range rifl es as well — such as the Safari, Master’s and Canyon models. “I usually chamber the Safari model in .416 Rem Mag or .375 H&H based on a Winchester Model 70 action,” he said. “Th e Master’s and Canyon rifl e can be chambered in about any caliber up to and includ- ing .300 Rem. Ultra Mag — I will develop a handload for this rifl e that will shoot at least half MOA.” Webernick craft s his rifl es with an attention to detail, and points out that one of the most important parts of craft ing a custom rifl e is matching the components so that the completed rifl e will balance between the shooter’s hands. And Webernick prefers to have his customers ready to head to the fi eld when they pick up their new gun. “I like sending the rifl es out complete — either mounting and sighting a new scope or a scope that you can send me,” he said. “Th at way, the rifl e is ready once you receive it. “By achieving these goals the rifl e will shoot straight and hold steady — as well as being a joy to tote through the alders or over the savanna,” he said. “Good hunting.”

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Dallas Safari Club 2013 Convention & Sporting Expo • Offi cial Day Program Advertising Supplement Lone Star Outdoor News | 29 You have to start somewhere have several hunting goals I and settled in for what could be hope to accomplish before I am a long wait. It wasn’t long before done. guinea fowl and francolin were At the top of that list is taking everywhere in front of us, even all of the spiral-horned antelope peering into the blind from about with a bow. Why aim small? two feet. Th at goal got off to one hell Aft er about 30 minutes in the of a start this past May, when I blind, a group of kudu slowly made arrived in the Limpopo region of their way to the water 15 yards South Africa for a hunt with Numzaan Safaris and in front of the blind. A group of PHI Whitey Van Zyl. females followed by two bulls — At the top of my wish list was a Limpopo bush- and what bulls they were. Whitey buck. Not exactly the easiest of the spiral horns to estimated the younger bull to be harvest with stick and string, but one has to start 57 inches and the larger, older bull somewhere. would push 60. Two magnifi cent On the third morning of the hunt, we left camp animals! If only I were hunting at 6 a.m. and headed to the Waterberg Mountain kudu on this trip… range and the home of Aldo Rotterdam. Aldo’s Suddenly, the kudu cow snapped ranch is situated at the base of a high mountain to attention and stared past our row took the bushbuck through the heart and he Mass was his best characteristic, although he covered in very thick bush and home to a large blind for several seconds before turning and run- bolted from the water. Before I knew what was lacked for nothing. I just sat down with the ram number of kudu, impala, baboons, leopard and ning back into the brush, taking the entire herd happening, slaps were raining down on my back while Whitey went and got the truck. I felt privi- bushbuck. Th e ranch is not high-fenced, which I with her. Whitey and I were stumped, as the wind from Whitey, and I am not embarrassed to say we leged beyond words to have been blessed with a like very much. was perfect and she hadn’t spooked because of us. shared a few man hugs in the blind. trophy like this. I consider this bushbuck to be the Whitey said this time of year the mostly noctur- We settled back in, wondering if the kudu had You can oft en tell the size of a trophy by how fi nest trophy I have ever taken with a bow. nal bushbuck rams come down from the tops of ruined our chance at a bushbuck. We didn’t have excited the PH gets, and I knew we had just taken Aft er admiring him for several more minutes, the mountains in search of food, where they cross long to ponder the question. a special trophy. Whitey was all smiles. we loaded up and headed back to Aldo’s house, into other rams’ territories, forcing them to move “Bushbuck!” exclaimed Whitey in a high- Aft er 15 minutes to calm down and stop where his entire family was waiting to see the old during the day to avoid confl icts. Bushbuck are pitched whisper. “Big bushbuck coming. It’s him.” shaking, we walked to the water and found my monarch. I was still in awe of this great animal, extremely territorial and fi ghts with other males I grabbed my bow as silently as possible as arrow. Th e sign confi rmed what we already knew so I was quiet and reserved for much of the ride oft en result in death. Whitey double-checked the ram as he walked — dead bushbuck. As we looked at the arrow we back to the lodge, trying to digest what had just We met Aldo and had a cup of coff ee at his directly to the water. heard a bell sounding from behind the blind and happened. farm. He showed us trail camera pictures of sever- Th e fi rst time I saw the ram was through the a herd of cattle came to the water. Our guess was Aft er a brief stop to unload the ram, we spent al waterholes and several nice bushbuck that had sights of my bow and there was no mistaking this that they had spooked the kudu. Luckily, they the rest of the day in another blind waiting for been visiting the water. One old ram in particular guy — he was the old ram we had seen on the were still and quiet while the bushbuck came to wildebeest. We had several nice bulls come into caught our eye. He was almost black, with heavy trail camera. I didn’t have much time to think the water. Th e hunting gods had smiled on us. the waterhole, but I was only interested in watch- bases and horns that carried their mass all the way about the shot (thankfully). Instinct took over We tracked the ram for less than 40 yards be- ing them and taking pictures. Today belonged to to his fl ared tips, which were beginning to show as I placed the 20-yard pin on the bottom of his fore fi nding him. It was a clean kill — a fi tting end the bushbuck, and I was content to do no more signs of wearing down. Aldo said he thought this shoulder and let fl y. for this magnifi cent animal. shooting. bushbuck was at least 10 years old and would not Before the arrow even hit the bushbuck, I knew And what a ram! Th e ram measured 15 3/4 and 15 1/2 inches, live more than another year or two. the shot was true. With a rifl e, he would have been huge. With a with a full curl and matching 6 1/2-inch bases. He We snuck into the rock pit blind around 7:30 “Perfect,” was the only word I said as the ar- bow, he was in the stratosphere. would place in the top 15 all-time with a bow. By Conor Harrison LSONews.com

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