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IN THIS ISSUELetter from the President ................. 1New Executive Director................... 2Grants in Action.................................. 4Conservation News .......................... 6Summer Gatherings .......................... 8Happy Hill Farm .................................. 9Weatherby Award ...........................10Auction Donations ...........................11Chapter News ...................................28Hotel Reservations ..........................29Animal Attacks .................................30Membership Drive ...........................31Law Enforcement News ................32Trophy Awards .................................33DSC Foundation ...............................34Photo Contest ...................................35Reloading ...........................................36New Members .................................38Member Bulletin Board .................40

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SEPTEMBER 14Monthly Meeting Craig Boddington

DoubleTree Dallas (Near the Galleria)4099 Valley View Ln, Dallas, TX 75244

OCTOBER 19Monthly Meeting

“We Hunt for Life” – DSC’s and DSCF’s New Campaign

Bent Tree Country Club5201 Westgrove Dr, Dallas, TX 75248

NOVEMBER 16Monthly Meeting

Dr. Bob Speegle − My Lifetime of Hunting Royal Oaks Country Club

7915 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231

fter November 30, 2017, grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) will be on the “no hunt” list for the Great Bear Rainforest, in British Columbia.

For a very long time, hunting has been recognized as one tool in managing bear population and distribution. In fact, bear experts on the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee believe that hunting promotes coexistence and minimizes conflict with humans. The biggest threat to grizzlies in British Columbia was habitat loss from the cumulative effects of human, industrial and commercial encroachment.

Now, however? The real threat to grizzly bears are the humans who have decided that a complete ban on hunting will “save” them. The people of British Columbia have spoken, and decided that hunters are the bigger threat.

“Society has come to the point in B.C. where they are no longer in favor of the grizzly bear trophy hunt,” said BC’s Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Minister Doug Donaldson.

How did this happen? The new provincial government appears to want to curry favor, and/or stop the nagging from outspoken anti-hunters who don’t understand or even want to understand the benefits of hunting – economically, biologically and ethically.

Not all of the people spoke up to ban hunting. Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia, with the help of DSC, actively worked to make sure this didn’t happen. Unfortunately, the effort was not successful, largely because, as DSC Interim Executive Director Karl Evans said, “This decision was based on emotion, rather than science. Ultimately, the grizzly bear will be the loser.”

Minister Donaldson has stated that “hunters will no longer be able to possess the hide or head or paws of a grizzly bear” but a sustenance hunt could continue outside the Great Bear Rainforest.

The future of grizzly hunting is unclear at this time, but DSC will continue to fight with its partners in British Columbia for science-based conservation policies and practices. CT

British Columbia Bans Grizzly HuntingPublic Opinion Rules, Not Science or Common Sense in Grizzly Hunting Ban

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Facts on Grizzly Bears in British Columbia• The Great Bear Rainforest, approximately 25,000 square

miles, has a population estimate of 1,400 grizzly bears but only 11 bears per year are harvested by hunters (BC residents and guided clients combined).

• Grizzly bears are not classified as an endangered species.• Hunters kill only about 2 percent of grizzlies in British

Columbia annually, about 250.• The total population of bears is 15,000, 25 percent of all

of North America’s grizzlies.• Bear sanctuaries and vast wilderness areas provide

excellent habitat and can support that many bears.

Source: GOABC − Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTTalkCamp

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Email: [email protected] • Website: biggame.org

Advertising inquiries, letters and stories are welcome. Dallas Safari Club reserves the right not to publish, or to edit for content and length. The views expressed in Camp Talk are expressly those of the author and are not necessarily those of Dallas Safari Club, its members, employees or assigns.

Craig Nyhus, DSC President

CAMP TALK PRODUCTION STAFFJay Ann Cox, Ph.D, Publisher and Editor in ChiefTerri Lewis, Associate EditorKarrie Kolesar, Assistant Editor/Awards CoordinatorTerry Blauwkamp, Reloading EditorCrystal Allison, Membership & CirculationCameron Kuenzer, Social Media Manager@ Graphics, Art and ProductionNieman Printing, PrintingSafari Classics Productions, Online Media Services

DSC STAFFAdministrative Karl Evans, Interim Executive Director Barri Murphy, Executive Assistant/Grants CoordinatorAuctions Lori Stanford, Auctions Manager Kamille Martin, Auctions AssistantChapter Development Kim Rappleye, Chapter Development CoordinatorConvention Events Lynda Rexrode-Adams, Convention Events Manager Events Ben Kimmel, Events ManagerExhibits Terri Lewis, Exhibits Manager Tyler Williams, Exhibits AssistantMembership Crystal Allison, Membership Manager/DSC 100Publications Jay Ann Cox, PhD, Director of Publications & Digital Media Karrie Kolesar, Assistant Editor/Awards CoordinatorFor advertising opportunities and rates, contactJay Ann Cox at [email protected], (972) 980-9800.

OFFICERS 2017-2018Craig Nyhus, PresidentAllen Moore, Immediate Past PresidentRod Wooley, President-electJohn Eads, CPA, TreasurerRebecca Evans, Secretary

DIRECTORS2015-2018 2016-2019 2017-2020Mike McKinney Charlie Barnes Karl EvansTori Nayfa Mark Little John PattersonAmy Callender Jim Tolson Scott Tobermann

VICE PRESIDENTSRoss Jackson Mark Rose Brent Karrington Carol WooleyRavin Reddy

APHA LIAISONDavid Oakes

DSC-PAC CHAIRMANM. Lance Phillips

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ADVISORYSteve Weinberg

CONSERVATION SOCIETY LIAISONSNic Drayovitch Martha Justice Moore

n college (yes, in the 1970s), the small college I attended required students to take religion courses. In the New Testament course, the professor spent a great deal of

time on what is referred to as “apologetics.” The word actually means “verbal defense,” but it has been described as the practice of defending Christian beliefs against critics, along with learning how to discuss and recommend those beliefs to others who may not feel the same way.

Hunting and conservation, are under increasing attack from those who don’t participate in it, don’t understand it and, consequently, don’t feel the same way we do. How do we change how others instinctively feel when the subject of hunting comes up?

That New Testament course decades ago may have the right approach. We engage them, not with counterattacks and insults, but with facts and science. We arm ourselves with knowledge, and share it with all of those who are willing to listen.

In a recent video, Shane Mahoney discusses how critical it is that young people engage in the debate over conservation, no matter what their viewpoints are.

“Their minds aren’t yet calcified by their experiences,” Mahoney said. It is increasingly important that our joint belief in the DSC mission and conservation

be shared with all of those willing to listen. Most non-hunters are receptive to the science of conservation and the role hunting plays in it.

Won’t you help us? Join DSC, learn all you can, talk about hunting and conservation with friends, fellow members, family, co-workers – spread the word that this is important for wildlife in the here and now.

The DSC convention is rapidly approaching. Volunteers are needed, and our next volunteer meeting is scheduled for Oct. 5. Signing up is important, and even better, it’s a lot of fun!

Defending Conservation

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Kimmel with elk, 2015

For 10 years with DSC, Hats Off to Ben KimmelBen was hired on

August 23, 2007 and

has been an invaluable

part of DSC ever since.

Thank you, Ben!

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CLUB NEWS

fter an exhaustive search from a qualified pool of applicants, the

search committee recommended Corey Mason for the position of Executive Director of DSC. On August 9, the DSC Board of Directors approved the recommendation, and Mason has accepted the offer.

A Certified Wildlife Biologist®, Mason was Regional Director of Texas Parks and Wildlife in Region 3 since 2012, where he had oversight of 59 staff and 21 wildlife management areas. He began his career with Texas Parks and Wildlife in 2001, and has served in various parts of Texas in different roles. His duties have required him to interact with the public and outdoor media professionals, legislators, universities, private landowners, as well as federal, state and regional agencies.

His Master’s in Science, Wildlife Management, was obtained at Stephen F. Austin State University. He has published peer-reviewed work on several topics ranging from wetlands management to dove population studies. Mason is the current president of the Texas chapter of the Wildlife Society, and has been a member since 1996, and of the national Wildlife Society since 1998.

For a time, Corey guided hunts in Texas and New Mexico for elk, mule deer, aoudad, turkey and quail. His hunting has taken him to the western U.S., Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.

DSC President Craig Nyhus said, “We’re excited to welcome Corey to the DSC family. Many in the outdoor industry already know him, and we are

looking forward to introducing him and his wife, Karyn, to our members and exhibitors.”

Jim Tolson, chair of the search committee, said, “We feel that Corey is the right choice because of his expertise as well as his familiarity with many of the issues in conservation, hunter advocacy and policy, and outdoor education. Plus, he is well-known by many of the conservation partners that DSC already works with.”

Mason said, “As a hunter and wildlife biologist, I am very honored and excited to have been selected. Everyone has been extremely welcoming, and I am eager to meet with our members, and industry and conservation partners to begin tackling the pressing issues.” Mason’s official duties began Sept. 5, 2017. CT

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GRANTS IN ACTION

SC Foundation recently granted funds to support

Delta Waterfowl’s breakthrough research using drones with thermal-imaging cameras to locate nesting ducks and other wildlife. The discovery from a pilot test in 2016 led to formal research that could revolutionize the way ducks are studied and surveyed.

Currently, the other methods used to locate nests and study duck populations are time-consuming, expensive and extremely labor-intensive. Nests can be difficult to spot and in hard-to-reach places. The grant will fund Delta Waterfowl studies to assess how drone technology could make this process much easier.

As a whole, the Delta Waterfowl drone studies have many goals, such as finding over-water nesting ducks, monitoring densities of waterfowl predators and detecting the nests of upland-nesting birds like mallards, pintails, teal, pheasants, songbirds and piping plovers.

“Delta Waterfowl’s willingness to commit time and money to study emerging technology with the goal of integrating that technology into waterfowl research is both admirable and exactly the type of forward thinking that wildlife management needs,” said Richard Cheatham, president of the DSC Foundation.

In 2016, a team led by Dr. Frank Rohwer, Delta’s president and chief scientist, performed an initial test-flight using with drones over grassland cover. Rohwer was able to pinpoint nesting ducks indicated by the thermal imaging camera’s heat signature.

“Using drones is innovative, and a potential game-changer. Delta is pleased to have the backing of the DSC Foundation, whose shared goals include supporting science-based research, conserving wildlife and securing the future of hunting in North America,” said Joel Brice, Delta’s vice president of waterfowl and hunter recruitment programs. CT

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Spotting this nesting canvasback hen can be difficult, thanks to good camouflage.

Drones are equipped with thermal imaging cameras to help researchers obtain data faster and easier than ever before.

A researcher uses the drone to monitor and locate different wildlife.

Grants are approved and funded by DSC Foundation, from funds received from DSC, DSC chapters, DSC Foundation events, and

individual tax deductible donations. Visit www.dscf.org.

CONSERVATION NEWS

n late July, a collared lion was tracked and shot by a professional hunter (PH) and his client near Hwange National

Park. The animal was well outside the confines of the park, and was hunted in a fair-chase, ethical manner.

Upon discovering the lion was a research subject, PH Richard Cooke, a DSC member, retrieved the collar plus hair, blood and tissue samples for the researchers. From these valuable specimens, ongoing lion research will provide more information about lion habits, range, and reproduction. Such vital data can then inform the decisions by officials for sustainable use, hunting quotas, etc. The ripple effect of this data could last for years. DSC is proud to be a supporter of these initiatives, through advocacy at the national and

international level, as well as conservation grants through the DSC Foundation.

In a grab for media attention, many outlets are re-hashing attacks on hunters and hunting that occurred when another lion was shot in Zimbabwe in 2015.

DSC President Craig Nyhus said, “A combination of science, policy and common sense creates the best possible scenario for the conservation of wildlife. Hunting is a vital part of that equation.”

DSC Interim Executive Director Karl Evans said, “Following one line of thinking, jumping to conclusions, and overreacting to headlines have not saved one lion. Not one. None.”

In 2013, DSC defined the ideal huntable male lion: That lion “is at least six years of age and is not known to be part of a coalition heading a pride

with dependent cubs.” In May of that same year, an international assembly of conservationists representing 84 different countries adopted the African lion hunting policy modeled after that of DSC.

As with any game species in Africa, hunting, as well as the money generated by legal hunting, gives lions a tangible value that is irreplaceable in impoverished rural communities. Over the years, one irrefutable fact has been proven in Africa: when hunting goes away, so does the wildlife.

DSC has developed its policy on the taking of African lions, and is active in funding research and educating the public on the role of legal, ethical hunting and its positive effects on wildlife and conservation issues is a priority of DSC. CT

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CLUB NEWS

n late July, DSC hosted the annual New Member Shrimp Boil where new members were invited to learn about our programs, activities, volunteer

opportunities, to meet the board and staff, and have some fun enjoying a feast prepared by our friends from Delta Waterfowl. More than 50 attended, and many new members got fired up for the upcoming convention.

The DSC 100 Kickoff party was held in early August. More than 60 volunteers signed up for convention and S.A.F.E.T.Y. Extravaganza committees, filling 115 volunteer slots. The DSC 100 Volunteers are a crucial part of the Greatest Hunters’ Convention on the Planet, as well as the annual Shooting, Archery, and Field Excellency Trials for Youth Extravaganza.

If you weren’t able to join us for the Kickoff, fear not! There will be two more volunteer parties to get signed up. The next one will be held Oct. 5 at the DSC office. The final will be Dec. 7, at a location to be announced.

New this year, as an additional incentive and thanks to our volunteers, there will be exclusive door prizes at our DSC 100 events – be sure to attend so you can be entered to win! CT

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New members and Board Members have the chance to get to know one another.

Winona Barnes seated, Convention Co-Chair, and Bob Drinjak

New members enjoyed a dinner prepared by Delta Waterfowl. Rex Slover, DSC Store Chair, with Charlie Barnes, Convention Co-Chair

Over 100 slots were filled by this enthusiastic group of volunteers at the DSC 100 Kickoff party.

Happy Hill Farm:Changing Childrens’ LivesDSC members can be a part of this important effort.

MEMBER NEWS


Brenda Heard, speaking on behalf of Ladies Luncheon Committee

Mark Alyn, Move In/Move Out Co-Chair

Rondell Bush, Coffee Carts Chair

Mark Rose, Membership Chair

It is time once again to reach out to these wonderful children. Happy Hill Farm has requested that we provide gift cards because they are easier to handle and do not necessitate that the names and gifts be matched up, wrapped or checked for appropriateness. Gift cards are the most requested item on their wish lists. This format allows the school to treat the entire student body equally.

Donations can be cash or a check made out to DSC, or you may purchase gift cards from Wal-Mart or Target for $20 or $25. Please be sure to indicate the amount of the gift is somewhere on the card. The Happy Hill Farm angels of DSC will purchase more gift cards with the money we receive.

You may send or drop off your donations to the DSC office any time. We will also collect donations at the monthly meetings. We need to have all cards/cash in to DSC by Dec. 10, 2017. This year, we will have about 150 children between the ages of 5-18.

Thank you so much for your donations in the past and again this year. The students at Happy Hill Farm are very appreciative of all we do for them.

For more information, call the office at (972) 980-9800, or email [email protected].

his boarding school offers more than a typical standard education. As son of the founders and current President, Todd Shipman says, “Happy Hill Farm’s

mission is to find high-potential students in low-opportunity situations and raise them up to be future leaders with compassion for others.”

To produce leaders with character that are ready to give back to society and lift the next generation out of poverty, Happy Hill Farm deals with the mind, the body, and the heart. They gather bright and talented students from underprivileged backgrounds, showing them a safe environment with adults who support them and encourage them to dream big through a strong education and solid character building amongst a diverse student body.

Ed and Gloria Shipman founded the boarding school on Happy Hill Farm to provide a safe, secure home for underprivileged boys and girls, and a superior education. Including the mix of local students from the surrounding areas and international students, 85 percent of students are on scholarship.

Without any local, state, or federal funding, the dedicated operations run thanks to caring donors. DSC members play a part each by giving donations for gift cards during the Christmas season. CT

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Christmas Giving for Happy Hill Farm


CONVENTION NEWS

o some, the Weatherby Award is the ultimate prize, the crown jewel,

the “Oscars” of hunting. To those few men and ladies who have achieved the title of “winner” it means countless hours logged sitting on planes, getting into the field, the blind, the machan, sitting on that cold rock, waiting for the prey. A guide spots an animal, but too far for the shot. Eleven days later, still no sign of the elusive game. It’s time to leave and hope the outfitter has a spot open for the next season. It means trudging up mountains, wading in streams, and then hearing through the bush telegraph that a very lucky individual shot his prey on the first morning out. But the sheer determination pushes them to book that next season, sit on another 23-hour plane ride and then another six-hour drive to camp, hoping this time they find that quarry.

For some, age, finances, and physical limitations might prevent hunters from even qualifying for such a prestigious award, yet they too still book that flight, sit on a plane for countless hours to trudge through swamps, battle tsetse flies and the like. Why? Because each time hunters step out into the wild, they are reminded of the great passion

we have for the outdoors – for the world’s wild places – and that we are the standard-bearer for hunting and conservation. This band of brothers and sisters have a responsibility to give back. And while The Weatherby Award might seem unattainable for most of us, the spirit of the award is something each of us carries.

As fall approaches, you can feel an excitement in the air, knowing that soon the shotguns come out for dove season, the quail and pheasant hunts are booked, and the duck blind awaits. The massive buck that eluded you last year will be hunted again, and the campfires will be full of laughter and great stories.

That spirit of hunting that is in each of us is celebrated every January. Yes, the evening is surely about the winner, but it is also a time to reflect, to see old friends, and to share pictures and

stories. This evening is about honoring that spirit within all of us who are hunters and conservationists.

Will you please join us this January as we celebrate the accomplishments of a well-deserved honor? As you enjoy the evening’s events and hear the accomplishments of this year’s winner, you can also reflect on your past hunts and the sheer delight of being in the field again.

We welcome your presence and have a seat waiting. Join us for a night of celebrating and raising funds for conservation. It is a night to recognize our responsibility to educate the next generation. We are proud of our affiliation with a variety of conservation groups – including Sportsmen’s Alliance, No Child Left Indoors, Student Air Rifle Program, Youth Village, and the Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum – who specialize in helping fulfill our mission: To educate youth and the non-hunting public on the beneficial role of ethical sport hunting and its contribution to wildlife conservation.

Your participation helps us to continue to be able to support these dedicated organizations.

It will be a night to remember! CT

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Legacy 2018 – “Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage for your children and your children’s children”

− Theodore Roosevelt

We invite you and your family to experience the natural wonders, natural resources and old traditions of countries both locally and far away by bidding on one of the many outstanding hunting and fishing opportunities offered through DSC’s 2018 Legacy Auctions. Don’t miss your chance to win that special

mother/daughter elk hunt in the breathtaking Colorado Rockies or a father/son fishing trip on unchartered waters near historic Cuba. Perhaps your family is overdue for a long-awaited trip to New Zealand to hunt the majestic red stag in the wilds of the most glorious terrain on earth. Whatever the occasion, DSC’s Legacy Auctions has the perfect experience waiting for you! Over the course of four days, bidders will also be tempted with fine firearms, fishing gear, original art, fine jewelry, furs and more. All of the Live and Silent Auction items are available for bidding online and during their designated events.

These occasions include the Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening banquets, Ladies’ Luncheon, Life Member Breakfast and the outstanding Main Silent Auction in the Convention Hall. We encourage you to bid generously knowing that your auction dollars support conservation,

youth outdoor education, hunter advocacy and most importantly, helps to ensure our legacy for future generations. Feel free to contact me with any questions at [email protected] or (972) 980-9800.

Happy Bidding! Lori Stanford, Auctions Manager

2018 Donations

(As of 8.10.17)

Donor Name Short Description Value 1 Shot Gear 1 Shot Gear R8 Blaser Rifle Pro Hunter Package and Sitka Gear Big Game Hunter System $13,250 Acute Angling 6-Day Peacock Bass Fishing Trip for One Angler in Brazil $4,950 Africa Anyway Safaris 7-Day Plains Game Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $8,550 Africa Maximum Safaris 8-Day Cape Buffalo Hunt for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee $23,860 African Arrow Safaris 10-Day Sable Hunt for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $34,000 African Elephant Hair Bracelet - Safari Jewelry Two-Tone Sterling Silver Necklace with Elephant Pendant $435 African Elephant Hair Bracelet - Safari Jewelry Synthetic Elephant Hair Necklace and Matching Bracelet $475 African Elephant Hair Bracelet - Safari Jewelry 14K Gold-Fill Necklace with CZ Stones and Matching Stud Earrings $1,900 African Elephant Hair Bracelet - Safari Jewelry 14K Gold-Fill Bracelet with CZ Stones and Matching Stud Earrings $1,500 African Elephant Hair Bracelet - Safari Jewelry Sterling Silver Necklace with CZ Stones and Matching Bracelet/Dangle Earrings $875 African Elephant Hair Bracelet - Safari Jewelry Lightweight 5-Strand 14K Gold-Fill Bracelet $450 African Elephant Hair Bracelet - Safari Jewelry Two-Tone Sterling Silver Necklace with 14K Gold-Fill Knots and Matching Dangle Earrings $350 African Elephant Hair Bracelet - Safari Jewelry Classic 4-Strand Bracelet $650 African Elephant Hair Bracelet - Safari Jewelry Child's Two-Tone Bracelet with Matching Stud Earrings $185 African Field Sports 7-Day Plains Game Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $8,025 African Images by Gilli Kudo Horn Cuff Bracelet with Lion Head and Zebra Design Embellishments $2,950 African Odyssey Travel-Elaine Porteous "Taking A Rest" - Framed Giclee Photograph Print by Emily Schroeter $1,500 African Sporting Creations British Campaign Furniture Set - Includes Two Chairs, Side Table and Wine Bucket $1,800 Air Armor Tech LLC Air Armor Long Gun Case $550 Air2000 Hunters' Support Services Meet and Assist Services for Two Hunters and Two Observers Travelling Together $400 Air2000 Hunters' Support Services Meet and Assist Services for One Hunter and One Observer Travelling Together $200 Air2000 Hunters' Support Services Meet and Assist Services for Four Hunters Travelling Together $400 Alan Michael USA Leatherworks Luxurious Ladies Cream and Ivory Mink Jacket $15,700 Alaska Big Game Hunting 10-Day Grizzly Bear Hunt for One Hunter in Alaska $14,000 Alaska Fur Gallery Natural Black Cross Mink Vest $4,000 Alaska Fur Gallery Natural Black Cross Mink Vest with Silver Fox Tuxedo $7,000


Alaska Fur Gallery Natural Sheared Mink Stroller with Natural Chinchilla Collar and Cuffs $18,000 Alaska SeaScape Lodge - Jimmie Jack's 4-Day/5-Night Alaska Fishing Package for Four Anglers $14,000 Alaskan Fishing Adventures 4-Day/5-Night Fishing Adventure for Four Anglers on the Famous Kenai Peninsula of Alaska $13,500 Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge 3-day/4-night five-star fishing adventure for one angler in southeast Alaska $6,000 Algar Safaris - Patagonia 5-Day Red Stag Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Argentina - Includes Trophy Fee $12,850 Alice Sevier $100 E-Gift Card to Ruby Ribbon $100 American Custom Gunmakers Guild 2018 DSC President's Rifle in .257 Roberts Caliber $22,000 Americase Americase 2-Gun Safari Case $455 Andy Sanchez Furniture "Ammonite Ram" - Handmade End Table $6,000 Andy Sanchez Furniture "Bear Paw" - Handmade Coffee Table $6,000 Angry Eagle Lodge & Outposts 6-Day/7-Night Fishing Trip for Two Anglers in Alaska $15,700 Arctic North Guides 10-Day Brown Bear Hunt for Two Hunters in Western Alaska - Includes Trophy Fees $25,000 Argentina's Best Hunting 4-Day High Volume Dove Hunt for Two Hunters in Argentina $3,600 Arluk Outfitters 6-Day Newfoundland Moose and Black Bear Hunt for One Hunter in Canada - Includes Trophy Fees $8,200 Arno Bernard Knives Arno Bernard Hunting Knife Set and Steak Knife Combo Package $200

Aru Game Lodges & Hunting Safaris 7-Day Hunt Safari, Wingshooting and Sightseeing Adventure for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in Namibia - Includes Trophy Fees $23,800

Ashleigh George Designer Jewelry 14K Gold Christ Coin Necklace with Chocolate Diamonds $2,800 Atascosa Blinds 5x5 10' Atascosa Bushlan Insulated Blind with Luxury Package $3,800 Atascosa Blinds Bushlan Outfitter Blind On 8' Tower $2,100 Australian Big Game Safaris 6-Day Water Buffalo Hunt for One Hunter in Australia - Includes Trophy Fee $14,500 Australian Buffalo Hunters Swarovski Z3 3-9x36mm Riflescope $900 Authentic African Adventures 10-Day Sable Hunt for One Hunter in the Limpopo Province of South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee $17,500 Autumn Antlers Trophy Whitetail Lodge 4-Day Whitetail Deer Hunt for Two Hunters in Minnesota - Includes Trophy Fees $6,500 Avalon Outdoor 6-Day Fishing Adventure for One Angler in Cayo Cruz, Cuba $6,950 Avanti / Tim the Jeweler 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Kangaroo Ring with Baby Joey $31,000 Avanti / Tim the Jeweler Elegant 14K Gold DSC Pendant $2,100 B & M Distributors Dual Reclining Sunset Swing $2,200 Baja's Van Wormer Resorts 5-Day Fishing Adventure for Two Anglers in Baja California Sur, Mexico $2,150 Balam 7-Day Campeche Jungle Hunt for Two Hunters in Mexico - Includes Trophy Fees $9,000

Balla-Balla Safaris 5-Day Hartebeest, Bushpig and Impala Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Zambia - Includes Trophy Fees $5,500

Banovich Art Inc. Original Artwork by John Banovich $23,000 Baranof Wilderness Lodge 5-1/2 Day Luxury Fishing Trip for One Angler in Alaska $5,850 Beasley's Fine Jewelry Special Fine Jewelry for Ladies Luncheon Raffle $8,500 Beasley's Boutique Kelly Tooke - Lizzy Crossbody Bag in Chocolate $240 Beauchamp Knives and Stamascus Knifeworks Custom-Made Beauchamp Knife with Leopard Schrimshaw (2 Available) $2,000 Bell Wildlife Specialties 2-Day Eastern Wild Turkey Hunt for Two Hunters in Kansas $2,700 Best of the West, The Best of The West "Signature Series" Long Range Custom Rifle Package $16,400 Big Time Hunts Ltd. 6-Day Black Bear Hunt for One Youth Hunter and One Adult Non-Hunter $6,000 Blackstone Outfitters, LTD 10-Day Northern Yukon Moose Hunt for One Hunter in Alaska - Includes Trophy Fee $24,000 Blackwell Wildlife Art Original Wildlife Art - TBD TBD Blaser USA, Inc. Blaser Custom Mauser MO3 Rifle in .300 Win Mag $30,000 Bolivian Adventures 3-Day High Volume Dove Hunt for Two Hunters in Santa Cruz, Bolivia $5,300 Bowers Group LLC Bowers Group Vers 30T Suppressor $1,100 Bowers Group LLC Bowers Group Vers 458 Suppressor $825 Brackish Brackish Dawho Bow Tie and Bohicket Pin $250 Brackish Brackish Flintlock Bow Tie and Twilight Pin $250 BraeVal $200 CERTIFICATE Towards BraeVal Hunting Apparel - TBD $200 Brays Island Plantation 3-Night Stay and 2 Half-Day Quail Hunts for Two at Brays Island Plantation in South Carolina $2,500 Brenda Heard Kelly Tooke - Aspen Crossbody Bag in Natural $280 Bruce Miller Fine Art "Big Bull" - Original Oil Painting by Bruce Miller $12,000 Bubye Valley Conservancy 7-Day Buffalo Hunt for One Hunter in the Bubye Valley Conservancy $9,800 Bull Basin Ranch 2-Day Cow Elk Hunt for One Hunter in Colorado - Includes Trophy Fee $3,750 Burl & Beyond Custom Redwood Entry/Sofa Table $2,800 Burris / Steiner Optics Steiner XC 10x42 Binocular $500 Burris / Steiner Optics Steiner GS3 2x-10x42mm 4A Ret 30mm Riflescope $880 Burris / Steiner Optics Steiner GS3 2x-10x42mm 5-1 Ret 30mm Riflescope $880 Burris / Steiner Optics Steiner GS3 10x42 HX Riflescope $850 Burris / Steiner Optics Steiner NightHunter Xtreme 1x-5x24mm 4A-1 Riflescope $2,250 Bush Africa Safaris 10-Day Plains Game Safari for Four Hunters in South Africa – Includes Trophy Fee Credit Per Hunter $24,800

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Butch Kuflak and Justin Young "Strong and Proud" Bronze Replica by Justin Young $7,500 Cabassa Safaris 7-Day Plains Game Hunt for Two Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee Credit $7,600 Call of Africa "Fish Eagle Bay, Kariba" - Original Oil Painting by Renowned British-Born Wildlife Artist Tony Forrest $10,500 Call of Africa "Lioness: Lake Nakura" - Amazing Original Oil Portrait by Wildlife Artist Tony Forrest $6,500

Canadian Guide Outfitters 5-Day Vancouver Island Bear Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Canada - Includes Trophy Fee $8,500

Cardrona Safaris 4-Day Red Stag Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in New Zealand - Includes Trophy Fee $30,000 Casa Vieja Lodge 5-Day/4-Night (3 Fishing Days) Billfishing Trip for Two Anglers in Guatemala $8,780 Castle Valley Outdoors 2-Day/3-Night Upland Bird Hunt for Two Hunters in Utah $5,400 Caza Hispanica 5-Day Beceite Ibex Hunt for Two Hunters in Spain - Includes Trophy Fees $23,200 Cazatur Spain and Europe 4-Day European Fallow Deer Hunt for Two Hunters in Spain - Includes Trophy Fees $10,500

Cazatur Spain and Europe 4-Day Deer or Mouflon Sheep Hunt For One Hunter And One Non-Hunter In Spain - Includes Trophy Fee $7,950

Celia Scott Ladies African Necklace & Earrings $75 Celtic Field Sports 3-Day Sika Stag OR Four-Horned Sheep Hunt for One Hunter in Ireland - Includes Trophy Fee $6,500 Cerro Indio 5-Day Mixed Bag & Big Game Hunt for Four Hunters in Argentina - Includes Trophy Fees $12,750 Chaku Peru 3-Day Duck and Dove Hunt for Two Hunters in Peru $4,800 Champion Ranch 3-Day Quail Hunt for Five Hunters in Mid-West Texas $8,000

Chapungu-Kambako Safaris 8-Day Plains Game Safari for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in South Africa - Includes $10,000 Trophy Fee Credit $26,000

Charlie Barnes Matted, Framed and Autographed Willie Nelson Print $300

Chattaronga Safaris 14-Day Dangerous Game Leopard/Buffalo Hunt for One in Matetsi, Zimbabwe - Includes Trophy Fees and Guaranteed Shot Opportunity $65,000

Choice Africa Safaris 6-Day White Rhino Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee $55,000 Chris Bilkey Track & Trail Safaris N.Z. 5-Day Red Stag Hunt for One Hunter in South Island, New Zealand - Includes Trophy Fee $7,500 Cindy Swisher Come Sail Away With Me Bag $250 Circle P Pogue Ranch 2-Day Whitetail Deer Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Oklahoma - Includes Trophy Fee $6,000 Citadel Stands Citadel 10' Elevated Tower Stand $5,000 Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths Lavaca 1859 Custom Buckle with Four Elephant Hide Belts $3,000 Coenraad Vermaak Safaris 7-Day/6-Night Plains Game Safari for One Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $17,750 Colby Gines Wilderness Adventures 8-Day Elk Hunt for One Hunter in Wyoming - Includes Trophy Fee $5,500 Colorado Hunting Expeditions Colorado Hunting Expeditions $6,000 Conroe Taxidermy $3,500 CERTIFICATE for Cape Buffalo Floor Pedestal $3,500 Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail 3-Day Whitetail Deer Hunt for One Hunter in Texas - Includes Trophy Fee $7,000 Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica 3-Day Tower Boat Fishing Getaway for Two Anglers in Costa Rica $9,025 Crusader Safaris 6-day Black Bear/Wolf Hunt for Two Hunters in Canada - Incudes Trophy Fees $9,555 Curtis Custom Woods Generations Countertop Cutting Board $420 Curtis Custom Woods Limitless Wine Rack $100 Cylinder & Slide Cylinder & Slide Custom Handgun $6,000 Cynthia Lopez & Marti Gold Kulu Handbag - The Lauren $360 Cynthie's Wildlife Originals "Watusis" - Original Oil on Canvas by Cynthie Fisher $4,500 Cynthie's Wildlife Originals "Visiting the Bai" - Original Oil on Canvas by Cynthie Fisher $6,900

Daggaboy Safaris South Africa 6-Day Plains Game Safari for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee Credit $12,980

Dakota Outfitters LLC 5-Day Whitetail Deer Hunt for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in Ohio - Includes Trophy Fees $17,000 David Denies Bird Hunting 4-Day High Volume Dove Hunt for Eight (8) Hunters in Argentina $13,800 David Green Master Furrier Women's Chinchilla Fur Coat $16,000 Day One Camouflage Day One Camouflage Loden Safari Vest $170 Day One Camouflage Day One Camouflage WindowCamo Outfit $310 De Klerk Safaris 7-Day South Africa Safari for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters - Includes Trophy Fee Credit $12,750 DiamondBlade Knives DiamondBlade Surge with Presentation Desert Ironwood Handle $500 Driftwood Valley Outfitters 9-day Moose or Goat Hunt for One Hunter in Northern British Columbia - Includes Trophy Fee $13,500 Dubarry of Ireland $1,300 CERTIFICATE for Dubarry of Ireland's Ladies Classic Shoot Coat and Leather Country Boots $1,300

Dzombo Safaris / Zambeze East 6-Day Cape Buffalo Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Namibia - Includes Trophy Fee and So Much More! $44,250

E.A.R., Inc. Custom-Fit HearDefenders-DF™ Ear Protection with Dual Filters (2 Available) $400

EAI Outdoors 7-Day Family Safari for One Couple and All Dependent Children in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $4,400

Ed Anderson Art Original Acrylic and Mixed Media Painting on Canvas by Ed Anderson $10,000 Elaine Crittenden Stratford Leopard Embellished 3 Piece Towel Set & An Elephant Decorative Candle $50 Electronic Shooters Protection ESP Stealth Hearing Enhancement Ear Plug $2,100 Elizabeth The Gold Lady 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver VAHAN Cuff Bracelet $5,200


ElkQuest "Degas" - Life-Size Bronze of a Mallard Duckling By Patsy Davis $600 Elyse Puckett Hand Painted Glass Platter with Zebras - Made in South Africa $100 Ermilio Clothiers & Specialty Shop LTD $250 CREDIT Towards a Custom Shooting Coat (5 Available) $1,250 Espacaza - Jose Mallo Spain 4-Day Red Stag OR Roe Deer Hunt for Two Hunters in Spain - Includes Trophy Fees $19,000 Esplanade Travel 3-Day New Zealand Touring Package for Two - Includes Round-Trip Airfare $7,340 Estancia El Carrizal Argentina 7-Day Big Game and Wingshooting Hunt for Four Hunters in Argentina - Includes Trophy Fees $25,000 Estancia La Criolla 5-Day High Volume Dove Hunt for Four Hunters in Argentina $10,000

EUROHUNTS- Álvaro Villegas 4-Day Iberian Mouflon Sheep Hunt & VIP Flamenco show pass for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Spain - Includes Trophy Fee $9,200

EUROHUNTS- Álvaro Villegas 4-Day Red Stag Hunt for Two Hunters in Spain - Includes Trophy Fees and VIP Bullfight Pass $18,000 EuroOptic Ltd. Swarovski BTX Eyepiece Module $2,690 EuroOptic Ltd. Swarovski Modular Objective 85mm in Armor Green $1,720 EuroOptic Ltd. Leica Rangemaster CRF 2000-B Rangefinder $700 EuroOptic Ltd. Vortex Fury HD Laser Rangefinding Binocular 10x42 $1,200 EuroOptic Ltd. Vortex Ranger 1500 Laser Rangefinder $430 EuroOptic Ltd. Vortex Razor HD 10x42 Binocular $1,200 EuroOptic Ltd. Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 Angled Spotting Scope $1,600 Exciting Outdoors 4-Day Cast and Blast for Six Hunters/Anglers in Argentina $18,000 Explorer Satellite Communications Iridium GO! Satellite Phone Device with $500 Airtime Credit $1,500 Express UU Bar Ranch 2-Day Cow Elk Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in New Mexico - Includes Trophy Fee $3,150 Ezulu Game Reserve 5-Day Plains Game Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $8,773 Fausti Fausti O/U Class RDX 20 GA and 28 GA Shotgun Package $21,000

Fernando Saiz Spain 4-Day European Fallow Deer OR Iberian Mouflon Sheep Hunt for Two Hunters in Spain - Includes Trophy Fees $15,800

Fiona Capstick Fiona Capstick - To Come $30,000 FLIR Systems, Inc. FLIR Scout TK Pocket-Sized Thermal Vision Monocular $600 Flying B Ranch 5-Day Black Bear Hunt for Two Hunters in Idaho - Includes Trophy Fees $9,000 FN-Hunting 5-Day Big Game Hunt for Two Hunters in Austria - Includes Trophy Fees $25,300 Four Seasons Safaris NZ 4-Day Red Stag and Tahr Hunt for Two Hunters in New Zealand - Includes Trophy Fee Credit $7,500 Four Seasons Safaris NZ Swarovski Stag Antler Necklace and Matching Earrings $275 Four Seasons Safaris NZ 4-Day Red Stag and Chamois Safari for Two Hunters in New Zealand - Includes Trophy Fees $12,950 Frikkie Du Toit Safaris 7-Day Wingshooting Adventure for Four Hunters in South Africa $18,000 Frontera Wingshooting 4-Day/3-Night High Volume Dove Hunt for Eight Hunters in Argentina $14,280 FTW Ranch / SAAM Training SAAM™ Precision & Safari Hunt Combo for Two Hunters in Texas - Includes Trophy Fee Credit $11,500 FurWest Men's Natural Beaver Fur Vest with Sheared Beaver Fur Trim $5,100 G & G Hunting Services / Magic Safari Lodges 1-Day Driven Pheasant Hunt for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in Gavi, Italy $5,700 Game Trackers Africa 14-Day Leopard and Cape Buffalo Hunt for One Hunter in Tanzania - Includes Trophy Fees $44,050 Gargantas De Gredos 3-Day Gredos Ibex Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Spain - Includes Trophy Fee $11,000 Gary & Cheryl Kelley Waterford Seahorse Candlestick Holders $450 Gary & Cheryl Kelley Waterford Seahorse Pedestal Bowl $450

GBH Safaris 4-Day Big Game Safari and High Volume Dove Hunt for Three Hunters in Argentina - Includes Trophy Fees $9,200

GBH Safaris 4-Day Beceite Ibex Hunt for One Hunter in Spain - Includes Trophy Fee $10,200 GetDucks.Com 5-Day Whitetail Deer and Waterfowl Hunt for Two Hunters in Canada - Includes Trophy Fees $15,600 GetDucks.Com 3-Day Duck Hunt for Two Hunters in Australia - Includes Taxidermy Credit $5,700 Giuseppe Carrizosa - SPAIN 4-Day Iberian Red Deer Hunt for Two Hunters in Spain - Includes Trophy Fees $17,000 Glacier Bay Eagles Nest Lodge 5-Day Fishing Trip for One Angler in Alaska's Inside Passage $3,900

Glacier Guides 6-Day Alaska Luxury Yacht Coastal Black Bear Hunt for One Hunter - Includes Optics & Firearm Package $17,250

Global Rescue LLC One-Year Family Medical and Security Membership - Full Year Abroad $2,055 Global Safaris 10-Day Crocodile, Kudu and Ostrich Hunt for One Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $12,000 Global Sportsman / Majan Safari 3-Day High Volume Dove Hunt for Four Hunters in Santiago del Estero, Argentina $5,400 Golden Triangle Whitetail 3-Day Whitetail Deer Hunt for One Hunter in Illinois - Includes Trophy Fee $2,450 Goodhand Outback Experience 6-Day Banteng Bull Hunt for One Hunter in Australia - Includes Trophy Fee $18,500 Graham Jones Safaris 5-Day South African Safari for Two Hunters - Includes Trophy Fee Credit $8,000 Grande Alaska Lodge 4-Day/5-Night Fishing Trip for One Angler in Alaska's Prince William Sound $3,295 Great Rocky Mountain Fur Lightweight Taupe Poncho with White Finnish Raccoon Trim $2,800 Great Spanish Hunts 4-Day European Fallow Deer OR Roe Deer Hunt for Two Hunters in Spain - Includes Trophy Fees $16,500 Greystone Castle Sporting Club 3-Day Blackbuck Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Mingus, Texas - Includes Trophy Fee $5,000 GS Outfitters 3-Day High Volume Dove Hunt for Six Hunters in Argentina $11,100 GSM Outdoors Stealth Cam Trail Camera $300 GSM Outdoors Walker's Silencer Digital Sound Protection and Enhancement Ear Buds $230


GunsInternational.Com Winchester .30-06 Caliber Rifle $2,500 H&H Alaskan Outfitters 5-Day Sitka Blacktail Deer Hunt for Two Hunters in Kodiak, Alaska - Includes Trophy Fee $10,000 Hartzview Hunting Safaris 5-Day Plains Game Safari for Two Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $7,000 Hearing Professional Center Diagnostic Hearing Evaluation and $3,000 CREDIT Towards a Set of AGX Hearing Aids $3,200 Heaven's Gate Outfitters 7-Day Elk, Mule Deer and Bear BOW Hunt for One Hunter in Western Idaho $6,500 High Adventure Company 2-Day/3-Night Axis Deer Hunt for Two Hunters in Lanai, Hawaii - Includes Trophy Fees $18,000 High Heel Huntress $200 Certificate Towards High Heel Huntress Outdoor Gear and Active Wear $200 High Mountain Hunts 7-Day Plains Game Hunt for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in Namibia - Includes Trophy Fees $8,000 Highland Hills Ranch 2-Day/3-Night Wingshooting Adventure for Two Hunters in Oregon $8,000 Hill Country Rifles Custom Winchester Model 7 Rifle With Swarovski Scope $8,500 Holloway Furs Ultra-Plush Beaver Trooper Hat $300 Holloway Furs Handmade Beaver Blanket $8,000 Holloway Furs Ladies Sheared Mink Jacket with Hood $5,000 Holloway Furs Ladies Shearling Leather Coat $6,000 Hooked on Panama Fishing Lodge 3-Day/4-Night Fishing Adventure for Four Anglers in Panama $10,600 HookFire Adventure Travel & Safaris 4-Day/3-Night High Volume Dove Hunt for Four Hunters in Argentina $10,000 Horizon Firearms Horizon Firearms Endeavor HZ 6mm Creedmor Rifle $5,000 Hornady MFG CERTIFICATE For One Case of Hornady H&H Ammo (4 Available) $1,600 Horseshoe Creek Outfitters Large Taxidermy-Ready Tanned Wolf Hide $1,500 H-S Precision H-S Precision Professional Long-Range Rifle Chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum $4,270 Hubbard's Yellowstone Outfitters 5-Day Bull Elk and Mule Deer OR Whitetail Buck Hunt for One Hunter in Montana $5,200

Hunt Trip Spain 4-Day Roe Deer Hunt for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in Spain - Includes Trophy Fees and 3-Day Tour $15,520

Hunters Creek Safari Outfitters 5-Day Sable Bull Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee $8,500

Huntershill Safaris 7-Day Bushpig, Caracal and Gemsbok Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $4,900

Hunting Consortium, The / Josip Tomljanovic 5-Day Mouflon and Feral Goat Hunt for One Hunter in Croatia - Includes Trophy Fees $10,500

Hunting in Austria, Miesenbach 4-Day European Mouflon Hunt for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in Austria - Includes Trophy Fees $12,500

HuntinSpain & Alfonso Fabres 4-Day Mouflon OR Fallow Deer Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Spain - Includes Trophy Fee $10,000

Immenhof Hunting & Guest Farm 4-Day Plains Game Safari for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in Namibia - Includes Trophy Fees $6,700 Infinito Safaris 7-Day Small Game Safari for One Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $10,000 Inkulu African Safaris 7-Day Plains Game Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $8,740 International Trophy Outfitters 5-Day Bear Hunt for One Hunter in Montana - Includes Trophy Fee $3,200 Intrepid Safaris 7-Day Plains Game Hunt for Two Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee Credit Per Hunter $9,300 Italian Safari 3-Day Alpine Chamois Hunt for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in Italy - Includes Trophy Fees $11,000 J.B. Hill Boot Company $500 CREDIT Towards a Custom Pair of J.B. Hill Boots (2 Available) $1,000

Jack Cassidy Colorado Big Game Hunts 5-Day Rocky Mountain Elk & Black Bear Hunt for One Hunter in Western Colorado - Includes Trophy Fees $6,500

James Corwin Fine Art "Bugged Boss" - Original Oil on Canvas by Wildlife Artist James Corwin $7,500 Jensen Ringmakers Handcrafted 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Elk Ivory Bracelet $3,000 Jim Lewis Sales Pewter Napkin Holder with Bird and Flower Designs $100 JL Bar Ranch & Resort, The 3-Day/2-Night Whitetail Hunt for One Hunter in Sonora, Texas - Includes Trophy Fee $9,000 Jocelyn Russell Wildlife Bronzes Bronze Artwork by Jocelyn Russell - TBD $3,000 Joshua Creek Ranch 2-Day Wingshooting Adventure for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in Texas $5,900 Joshua Tobey Studios One-of-a-Kind Bronze Wall Relief by Joshua Tobey $8,600 Julian & Sons Professional Trophy Room Consultation $3,000 K&K Outfitters 12/24-Day Whitetail Deer Hunt for One Hunter in Kansas - Includes Trophy Fee $12,000

Kalahari Rangers / Magic Safari Lodges 5-Day Plains Game Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $4,570

Kalahari Safari Prestige Lodge and Spa - Namibia 5-Day Plains Game Hunt for Two Hunters in Namibia - Includes Trophy Fees, Taxidermy and Spa Credit $10,550

Katie Strief Handmade Wildlife Cut-Out Silhouette Rectangular Coffee Table - 2 Piece Set $2,000 Katie Strief Exotic Sofa Table $1,500 Katzke Safaris 7-Day Plains Game Safari for Two Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee Credit $11,000 Kay Cotton and Company Feathered Fox Jacket $2,100 Kelly Mitchell Fine Jewelry Ladies Tanzanite & Diamond Ring $9,550 Ken & Brenda Heard CRIPPLE CREEK Fringe Buckskin Vest - Size Medium $190 Ken & Brenda Heard Vagabond Bird Bowl & Bird Serving Spoons $230 Kenetrek Boots Kenetrek Hiking Gaiters $50 Kenetrek Boots Kenetrek Bridger Ridge High Light Hikers $165


Kenetrek Boots Kenetrek Mountain Extreme NI Boots $455 Kenetrek Boots Kenetrek Safari Boots $325 Kenny's Restaurant Group Gift Certificates to Kenny's Smoke House ($25) and Kenny's Burger Joint Plano ($25) $50 Kenzie's Optics Schmidt & Bender 1-8x24 PMII Short Dot CC Riflescope $2,900

Kikuyu Lodge Game Reserve 10-Day Plains Game Safari for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $9,300

Kimber Kimber Subalpine .308 Winchester Rifle $3,000 King Ranch, Inc. 1-Day Nilgai Hunt for Two Hunters at the King Ranch in Texas - Includes Trophy Fees $3,900 Kississing Outfitters & Tuktu Lodges 4-Day/4-Night Fishing Adventure for Two Anglers in Manitoba, Canada $6,500 Kiwi Safaris 5-Day Tahr Hunt for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in New Zealand - Includes Trophy Fees $13,900 Klutsch's Katmai Guide Service 10-Day Brown Bear Hunt for One Hunter on the Alaska Peninsula - Includes Trophy Fee $24,500 Kobus Moller and Universal Art One-Of-A-Kind Commissioned 3-D Cold Bronze by Kobus Moller $100,000 Krieghoff International, Inc. Krieghoff Classic Big Five Double Rifle in .470 Nitro Express with Custom Gun Case and Ammo $14,995 Kryptek Outdoor Group, LLC $3,605 Certificate for Altitude Outdoor Gear $3,605

Kuche Safaris 5-Day Blue Wildebeest, Impala and Warthog Hunt for Four Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $15,000

Kudu Exclusives Handcarved Leadwood Kudu $3,900

Kuranui New Zealand Hunting 5-Day Red Stag and Rusa Stag Hunt for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in New Zealand - Includes Trophy Credit $10,600

Kwalata Safaris 10-Day Plains Game Hunt for One Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee Credit $6,335 L&E Outfitting LLC D/B/A Heritage 1865 2-Day/3-Night Premium Upland Bird Hunt for Two Hunters in Southern Iowa $5,500 La Colorada SRL 7-Day Red Deer Hunt for Three Hunters in La Pampa, Argentina - Includes Trophy Fees $17,700 Larry Lott Interiors Coffee Table Book Laser Shot, Inc. Laser Shot Home Shooting Range Package $4,650

Lategan Safaris 10-Day Plains Game Hunt for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee Credit $15,000

Laurentian Wildlife Estate 4-Day Elk and Red Stag Hunt for Two Hunters in Canada - Includes Trophy Fees $20,000 The Legendary Consortium / The Rainy Day Pass Lodge / Kodiak Adv. 7-Day Sitka Blacktail Deer Hunt for One Hunter in Alaska - Includes Trophy Fee and Taxidermy Credit $7,000 The Legendary Consortium / Leithen Valley Hunts / Legends Taxidermy

7-Day Red Stag/Tahr/Fallow Deer Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in New Zealand - Includes Trophy Fees and Taxidermy $30,000

Legends Ranch 5-Day Whitetail Deer Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Michigan - Includes Trophy Fee $13,800 Leota's Indian Art Stunning Navajo Pearl and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace $1,000 Leupold Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x44 Firedot Duplex Riflescope $2,080 Leupold Leupold VX5-HD 2-10x42 CDS ZL2 Duplex Riflescope $1,040 Liam Urry Safaris 10-Day Plains Game Safari for Two Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee Credit $10,000 Linehan Outfitting Company 6-Day/7-Night Whitetail Deer and Elk Hunt for One Hunter in Montana $4,900 Lobo Peak Outfitters 8-Day Moose Hunt for One Hunter in British Columbia $6,000 Lochow Ranch Lake Management $10,000 CERTIFICATE for 500 Pounds of Adult Golden Shiner Shad $10,000 Lodge at Little Duck, The 7-Day 2x1 Fishing Trip for One Angler in Canada $4,995 Lonesome Coyote Ranch GameGuard Short Sleeve Shirt, Performance Tee, Cap and Backpack $135

Lonesome Coyote Ranch 3-Day/2-Night Management Whitetail Deer Hunt for Four Hunters (Parent/Child Combo) in Texas - Includes Trophy Fees $7,000

Luxury Ranch Interior Design Luxury Ranch '6-Concho' Pillow $750 Luxury Ranch Interior Design Luxury Ranch "Art Pillow" $1,250 M.J. Miller & Co. 18K White and Yellow Gold Sapphire Bracelet with Diamonds $25,000

Maartens Safaris 5-Day Mountain Reedbok and Black Springbok Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $6,500

Mabula Pro Safaris 8-Day Crocodile Hunt and Photo-Safari for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee $13,250

Mad Dog Guns Mad Dog Guns Blaser R8 in 7mm STW Caliber with a Hard Case $4,045

Madubula Safaris 10-Day Plains Game Hunt for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $29,218

Magic Safaris Lodges / Le Chasseur Mauricien 7-Day Rusa Deer Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter on Mauritius Island - Includes Trophy Fee $4,750

Magic Safari Lodges / Lax A 5-Day Caribou Hunt and Arctic Fishing Trip for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Greenland - Includes Trophy Fee $5,900

Magic Safari Lodges / Great Spanish Hunts 5-Day Fallow Deer Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Spain - Includes Trophy Fee $10,500 Makadi Safaris 5-Day Plains Game Safari for Four Hunters in Namibia - Includes Trophy Fees $14,950

Manuka Point Lodge - New Zealand 5-Day Big Game Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in New Zealand - Includes Trophy Fee Credit $5,700

Marti & Andrew Gold Rivka Friedman 18K Gold-Clad Long Necklace & Dangle Earring Set $385 Mary Stacy Allan Schwindt Limited Edition African Map $1,000 Mashambanzou Safaris 7-Day Crocodile Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Mozambique - Includes Trophy Fee $10,000


Maven Maven B4 15x56 Binocular $1,400 Maxwell's Art "Black Bear Profile" - Framed S/N Giclee Reproduction by Sally Maxwell $550 Maxwell's Art "Grizzly Bear Profile" - Framed S/N Giclee Reproduction by Sally Maxwell $550 Maxwell's Art "Naptime in the Shadow" - Framed Original Scratch Board by Sally Maxwell $10,000 Maxwell's Art "Choices" - Framed S/N Giclee Reproduction by Sally Maxwell $3,000 Mayo Oldiri Group 5-Day Amazon Basin Fishing Trip for Four Anglers in Bolivia $29,000 McDougall Lodge Alaska 6-Day Fishing Trip for Two Anglers in Alaska $8,580 McGuire and Hines Studios Original Framed Artwork by Jan Martin McGuire $10,000 McGuire and Hines Studios Framed S/N Limited Edition Digital Photograph on Canvas by James Gary Hines. $900 McGuire and Hines Studios "Flight" - Acrylic on Canvas by Wildlife Artist Jan Martin McGuire $23,500 Mexico Hunts 4-Day/3-Night El Carmen Island Fishing Trip for Four Anglers in Mexico $12,000 MG Arms Inc. MG Arms Taranis2 AR-15 with Aimpoint Scope and Tactical Rifle Case $2,675 Miles & Miiles Outfitters 4-Day High Volume Dove Hunt for Five Hunters in Argentina $19,200 Minor Bay Lodge 4-Day Fly-In Fishing Trip for Two Anglers in Saskatchewan, Canada $7,990 Modern Outfitters Modern Carbine MC6 Rifle $2,600 Mokore Safaris 10-Day Impala and Sable OR Nyala Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Mozambique $11,000

Molopo Kalahari Safaris 10-Day Cape Buffalo, Sable and Plains Game Hunt for Two Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee Credit $11,300

Montana Watch Company Two-Tone Highline Aviator Watch $19,800 Moose Creek Lodge 3-Day/4-Night Fishing Adventure for Two Anglers in Alaska $5,500 Morani River Ranch 3-Day/2-Night Gemsbok Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Texas - Includes Trophy Fee $8,000 Murray Custom Leather Deluxe Elephant Hide Rifle Case by Murray Custom Leather $3,000 Nature Blinds The SOLO™ Tree Blind by Nature Blind $3,000

Ndumo Safaris 10-Day Non-Export Elephant Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in the Caprivi Region of Namibia - Includes Trophy Fee $21,500

Nhoro Safaris "FOOTSTEPS OF AN IVORY HUNTER" by Ian Nyschens $1,500 Nico & Willie Pelser Bowhunting 7-Day Plains Game BOW Safari for Three Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $13,000 NiteSite LLC NiteSite Eagle RTEK Night Vision System $1,600 North Haven Resort 4-Day Fishing Trip for Two Anglers in Manitoba, Canada $9,990 North Rim Trophy Hunts 4-Day Rocky Mountain Elk Hunt for One Hunter in Colorado - Includes Trophy Fee $8,500 Numzaan Safaris 7-Day Sable Hunt for One Hunter in South Africa -- Includes Trophy Fee $16,000 Oak Creek Whitetail Ranch 3-Day Whitetail Deer Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Missouri - Includes Trophy Fee $21,000 Omalanga Safaris Namibia 5-Day Plains Game Hunt for One Hunter in Namibia - Includes Trophy Fees $6,700 Omujeve Hunting Safaris 7-Day Plains Game Hunt for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in Namibia - Includes Trophy Fees $21,100 Original Kansas Trophy Whitetails 5-Day Whitetail Deer Hunt for One Hunter in Kansas - Includes Trophy Fee $6,000 Original Wildlife Art By Ilse Original Framed Wildlife Painting by Ilse De Villiers $5,000 Outback Wildlife Feeders Outback Half-Back 700# Protein Feeder $1,400 Outback Wildlife Feeders Outback Baby-Back 400# Protein Feeder $1,075 Pack Rabbit Products Day Hunter Game Hauler $370 Parana Sunrise Lodge 4-Day Cast and Blast for Four Hunters in Santa Fe Province of Argentina $10,600 Pat Pauley Wildlife Art "Bragging Rights" - Original Oil Painting by Renowned Artist Pat Pauley $13,500 Patrick Mavros Art Handcrafted Silverworks by Patrick Mavros $24,000 Pendleton Safe Co. Pendleton 40-Gun Combination Stand $3,000 Performance Top Drives $6,000 CREDIT Towards New Fabrication of Any Type Hunting/Touring Vehicle $6,000 Peter Flack Productions "Hunting the African Buffalo" by Peter Flack $325 Peter Flack Productions Five Hard Cover Books from The Spiral Horn Series by Peter Flack $375 Pheasants Galore Hunting Service 1-Day/2-Night Pheasant and Chukar Wingshooting Hunt for Two Hunters in Kansas $1,600 Phillip Bronkhorst Safaris 10-Day Plains Game Safari for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter - Includes Trophy Fees $10,190 Pinto Ranch Kulu Handbag - The Kaitlen $300 Pointer Outfitters 4-Day Wingshooting Hunt for Four Hunters in Argentina $14,760 Precision Tactical Optics Vehicle Wrap & Graphics $3,000 Precision Small Arms Precision Small Arms Matched Pair of Imperiale Pistols $9,500 Premier Vision of Dallas Men and Women's Maui Jim Sunglasses $670 Primland 2-Day Upland Bird Hunt for Two Hunters in Virginia $2,700 Private Water Fishing Private Water Fishing Family Membership $635 Pro Guide Consortium / Skyline Outfitters, LLC 3-Day Buck Antelope Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Wyoming $2,300 PROfessional Russian Outfitters 8-Day Kamchatka Giant Moose Hunt for One Hunter in Russia - Includes Trophy Fee $11,000 ProfiHunt Ltd. 7-Day Kamchatka Brown Bear Hunt for One Hunter in Russia - Includes Trophy Fee $13,000 Pro-Guide Consortium 5-Day Elk Hunt for One Hunter in Colorado - Includes Trophy Fee $4,250

Pro-Guide Consortium 7-Day Mountain Zebra and Oryx Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in the Erongo Region of Namibia - Includes Trophy Fees $9,500


Promatic Inc. Promatic Pigeon Clay Target Launcher $400 Proof Research Proof Research Terminus Hunting Rifle $8,790 Quagga Safaris 7-Day Plains Game Safari for Four Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee Credit $24,000 Quatro Hunting Safaris 5-Day Gemsbok and Springbok Hunt for Two Hunters in Namibia - Includes Trophy Fees $10,000 Queen Charlotte Lodge 4-Day Fishing Trip for Two Anglers in British Columbia $12,000

Quest Haven Lodge 4-Day Whitetail Deer Hunt for One or Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in Pennsylvania - Includes Trophy Fees $16,800

Ranch Hand Truck Accessories Ranch Hand Legend Grille Guard $535 Rand's Custom Hatters Custom Made Felt Hat with Hatband and Matching Buckle Set $5,500 Rann Safari / 777 Ranch 4-Day Exotic Game Hunt for Two Hunters in Hondo, Texas - Includes Trophy Fees $14,800

Rata Maire Deer New Zealand 6-Day Sambar Stag Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in New Zealand - Includes $8,000 Trophy Fee Credit $12,800

Reads Jewelers Inc. Hand Engraved 8mm Titanium Ring Inlaid With 24K Gold Rims $2,700

RecordBuck Ranch 3-Day Scimitar Horned Oryx, Blackbuck and Wildebeest Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Texas - Includes Trophy Fees $15,910

Red Canyon Ranch 3-Day Cow Elk Hunt for One Hunter in New Mexico - Includes Trophy Fee $1,550 Red Rock Precision Red Rock Precision P2PX Extreme Range Rifle $9,000 Rex Foster Artist Fossil Ivory Jewelry - TBD $500 Rhineland Cutlery PNW 5-Piece Chef Set Cutlery with DSC Logo in Wood Presentation Box $700 Rhineland Cutlery PNW High-Quality Sommelier Corkscrew in Wood Presentation Box (4 Available) $600 Rick Young Outdoors Ultra-Light Bino Harness - Two Sets (3 Available) $180

Rio Rojo Rancho 3-Day/4-Night Whitetail Deer Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Texas - Includes Trophy Fee $10,000

River Plate Outfitters 5-Day Mixed Bag Wingshooting Hunt for Four Hunters in Argentina $18,470

Robin Jackson Photography 11x14 Family Portrait Package by Robin Jackson Photography - Includes Consultation, Portrait Session, and More! (3 Available) $1,500

Rockin Feet Rockin Feet Electronic Massage Stimulator Kit $200 Rockin Feet Rockin' Feet Massaging Liquid Orthotic Insoles (2 Available) $100

Rockwall Gun Club Rockwall Gun Club Family Membership Initiation Fee - Includes One Day Pass for Four and Tiaga Cooler $7,500

Rocky Mountain Antler Co. Elk Antler Chandelier with Mule Deer Accents $5,000 Rovuma & Mutemba Safaris 6-Day Plains Game Safari for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $7,010

Rungwa Game Safaris 7-Day 1x1 Cape Buffalo and Plains Game Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Selous GR, Tanzania $29,900

Rungwa Game Safaris 6-Day Luxury Plains Game Hunt and Photographic Safari for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in Tanzania $67,300

Russell Moccasin Company Custom Alligator Trimmed Zephyr Boots and Matching Camp Moccasins - Made to Measure $600 Russell Moccasin Company Alligator Trimmed Zephyr Boots and Matching Camp Moccasins - Made to Measure $600 Russell Selle Custom Hunts 6-Day Alaskan Float Raft Fishing Adventure for Two Anglers $10,500 Safari International Macedonia Beautiful Handmade Ohrid Pearl Necklace with Matching Earrings and Bracelet $3,500 Safari International Macedonia 7-Day Wolf Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Macedonia - Includes Trophy Fee $12,600 Safari International Macedonia 5-Day Kri-Kri Ibex Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Greece - Includes Trophy Fee $18,400 Safari International Macedonia 7-Day Mouflon Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Macedonia - Includes Trophy Fee $12,600 Salva Montforte - Spain Hunting Ibex 6-Day Beceite Ibex Hunt for Two Hunters in Spain - Includes Trophy Fees $17,700

Save Safaris / Tri-State Taxidermy 7-Day Wildebeest, Zebra and Impala Hunt for One Hunter in Zimbabwe - Includes Trophy Fees and Taxidermy $10,500

Schnee's Schnee's Hunter Package - Includes Schnee's Boots, Shirts and Duffel $1,175 Scott Lake Lodge 5-Day Luxury Fly-In Fishing Trip for Two Anglers in the Northern Territories of Canada $11,900 Seaglass Fine Art Photography $495 Certificate Towards Fine Art Photo by Award-Winning Photographer Thomas Fallon $495 Sherry Steele Unlimited "Aristocrat" - Framed Artwork by Sherry Steele $4,000 Sherry Steele Unlimited "Mischief Brewing" - Original Acrylic Artwork by Sherry Steele $4,000 ShockStrap Four 1-1/2" Ratchetstraps $170 Shunneson & Wilson Adventures 8-Day Small Game Safari for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $7,600 Shunneson & Wilson Adventures 9-day Hunting and Fishing Adventure for Two in Hermosillo, Mexico $6,500 Sierra Outfitters 4-Day High Volume Dove Hunt for Two Hunters in Salta, Argentina $7,600 Sikanni River Outfitting 7-Day Mountain Momma Wilderness Retreat for Four Ladies in British Columbia $8,400 Sikanni River Outfitting 10-Day Mountain Goat Hunt for One Hunter in British Columbia - Includes Trophy Fee $11,900 Silencer Shop Brethren Armament MP-5K 9mm Pistol and Gemtech Raptor Silencer Package $3,600 Silencer Shop Gemtech Tracker Silencer in Realtree Camo $600 Silent Predator Wool Clothing Silent Predator Wool Clothing - Men's Dakota Vest $200 Silent Predator Wool Clothing Silent Predator Wool Clothing - Women's Dakota Vest $175 Simply Simbi Recycled Aluminum Cast Kudu Horn $800 Singleton-Moss Custom Goldsmith 18K Yellow Gold Giraffe Pendant with Diamond $3,750


SITKA Gear SITKA Gear Big Game Sub-Alpine System $1,420 SmokinTex, LLC SmokinTex Pro Series 1500 Smoker $1,800

Somerby Safaris 12-Day Plains Game and Wingshooting Safari for Two Couples in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees and Sightseeing Tours $23,700

Spanish Hunt Nacho Arias 4-Day Beceite Ibex Hunt for One Hunter in Spain - Includes Trophy Fee $11,000 Spey Creek Trophy Hunting 5-Day Red Stag and Wild Boar Hunt for One Hunter in New Zealand - Includes Trophy Fees $20,200

Spitskop Safaris 7-Day Trophy Black Impala Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in the Northern Cape of South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee $13,775

Sports Afield / Safari Press Collection of Books: "America's Hunting Rifles II", "Lock, Stock & Barrel", "Gun Notes V1", "German Hunting Guns" $185

Sports Afield / Safari Press Collection of Books: "A Quail Hunter's Odyssey", "Ask The Mule Deer Guides", "Big Game Shooting in Alaska", "Great Hunters" $165

Sports Afield / Safari Press Collection of Books: "The African Diary of Bob Eastman", "Bell of Africa", "Karamojo Safari", "It Shouldn't Happen" $145

Sports Afield / Safari Press Collection of Books: "Tracks Across Africa", "KambukU!", "Elephant!", "Bwana Babu Kwaheri" $160

Sports Afield / Safari Press Collection of Books: "Adventures of Shadrek", "Hunter's Tracks", "Tales of the African Frontier", "Hunter", "Morning Shadows" $165

Sports Afield / Safari Press Collection of Books: "Hunting Wild Sheep & Goats", "Wild Sheep & Goats of the World", "Another Rifle", "One Man - One Rifle" $275

Sports Afield / Safari Press Collection of Books: "A Quail Hunter's Odyssey", "Sunlight & Shadows", "Sixty Years A Hunter", "Deadly Encounters" $150

Sports Afield / Safari Press Collection of Books: "Buffalo, Elephant & Bongo", "I'm Going Hunting", "Around the World and Then Some", "Months of the Sun" $240

Sports Afield / Safari Press Collection of Books: "Unquenchable Spirit", "My Main Obsession", "Himalayas to Rockies", "Born to Hunt", "Wind, Dust, Snow, II" $350

Sports Afield / Safari Press Collection of Books: "Great Hunters - Their Trophy Rooms & Collections, Volumes 7 & 8" $150

Sports Afield / Safari Press Collection of Books: "Sports Afield Book of Hunting and Shooting Records and Facts" & "Celebrating 130 Years of Sports Afield" $110

Sports Afield / Safari Press Collection of Books: "Tigero!", "Breath of Africa", "Jaguar Hunting", "Africa's Most Dangerous" $180

Sports Afield / Safari Press Collection of Books: "Wild Hogs", "Perfect Shot, North America", 6x Big Game Targets, 2x Mini-Editions, "Getting Involved" $220

Sports Afield / Safari Press Collection of Books: "Perfect Shot II", "Guide to Tracking", Big Five Targets, Buffalo Target, "Guide to Aging Lions" and More! $220

Stafford Enterprises Tiger Jaw Tool Set $300

Star S Ranch / Woodbury Taxidermy 3-Day Whitetail Deer Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Texas - Includes Trophy Fee and Taxidermy $14,800

Stone Legends Python Handbag with Zebra Skin Flap $500 Stone Mountain Safaris 8-Day Elk Hunt for One Hunter in Northern British Columbia - Includes Trophy Fee $10,000 Stormberg Elangeni Safaris 14-Day Apprentice Program for One Youth in South Africa $2,500 Stukeys Sturdy Shooting Benches "The Whole Shooting Match" - Stukeys' Shooting Bench, Shooter Seat and Leg Caddy $900 Stutzman Hells Canyon Custom Rods Custom Fly Rod with Matching Reel and Walking Stick $2,900 Sunrise Images Photography $500 Certificate Towards a Safari Photo Book (2 Available) $1,000

Swarovski Optik Swarovski Spotting Scope Package: 95mm Objective Module, STX Eyepiece Module, DH 101 Tripod Head and CT 101 Tripod $5,975

Swift Bullet Company $250 CREDIT Towards Any Brand or Caliber Swift Product (3 Available) $750 SYC Sporting Adventures 4-Day High Volume Dove Hunt for Six Hunters in Argentina $12,000 Tag Safari Ladies 5-Piece Safari Outfit by Tag Safari $300

Tam Safaris 7-Day DARTED White Rhino Hunt for One Hunter and One Observer in the Eastern Cape of South Africa $10,500

TARGETVISION TARGETVISION ELR Target Camera System $900 Texas Pistol & Rifle Academy 2-Day/2-Night Precision Rifle Course for Two Shooters in Whitewright, Texas $5,300 Thaba Mmoyo Safaris 7-Day Cape Buffalo Hunt for One Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee $15,000

Tholo Safaris & Kyriacou Safaris 7-Day Eland, Wildebeest and Gemsbok Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Botswana - Includes Trophy Fees $7,900

Thormahlen & Cochran Safaris 14-Day Leopard Hunt and 2-Day Tour for One Hunter and One Observer in Namibia - Includes Trophy Fee, Taxidermy and More! $45,425

Thormahlen & Cochran Safaris 10-Day Plains Game Safari for Two Hunters and Two Observers in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $22,000

Thwane Safaris Africa 7-Day Roan Antelope Hunt for One Hunter and Two Non-Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee $13,500

Todd Ramirez - Custom Shop LLC Todd Ramirez Rifle - TBD $10,000 Tori Nayfa Fine as Wine Gift Basket $250 Tracy Baron Designs Onyx Amethyst Rose Gold & Diamond Necklace $850 Trijicon Inc. Trijicon AccuPoint® 1-6x24 Riflescope (2 Available) $2,800 Triple C Outfitters Alaska 10-Day Brown Bear Hunt for One Hunter in Alaska - Includes Trophy Fee $18,500


Trophy Consultants International & Gareth Hook "Caution" - Original Oil on Canvas by Gareth Hook $5,500 Trophy Consultants International $1,500 CREDIT Towards Taxidermy Work of Hunting Trophies Taken in Zimbabwe $1,500 Trophy West Guide Outfitters 5-Day Black Bear Hunt for One Hunter in British Columbia - Includes Trophy Fee $8,561 Tropic Star Lodge 3-Day/4-Night Fishing Trip for Two Anglers in Panama $10,000 True-Life Taxidermy $1,000 CREDIT Towards any Life-Size North American Mount $1,000 True-Life Taxidermy CERTIFICATE for an African Floor Pedestal Mount $3,000 True-Life Taxidermy $2,500 CREDIT Towards a Giraffe Floor Pedestal Mount $2,500 TS Buenos Aires Outfitters 4-Day Red Stag Hunt for Three Hunters in Argentina - Includes Trophy Fees $17,000 Turnbull Restoration Turnbull Color Cased Ruger Mark IV .22 LR with Threaded Barrel $745

Uganda Wildlife Safaris 6-Day Kob and Nile Bushbok Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Uganda - Includes Trophy Fees $16,000

Upland Bespoke Navy Gingham Ladies Custom Sporting Vest $300 USA Shooting Team USA Shooting Team Weekend Experience in Colorado $5,000 Vaccines 2 Go Travel Vaccines and Consultation $1,000

IbexHuntSpain 4-Day Beceite Ibex and Red Deer Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Spain - Includes Trophy Fees $16,300

Van Wijk Safaris Handmade Springbok Hide Photo Album and Elephant Hide Drink Coasters $200

Van Wijk Safaris 10-Day Impala OR Common Blesbok Hunt for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $11,400

Verney-Carron / Kebco LLC Verney-Carron .375 FM O/U Double Rifle $11,000 Vertical Gun Racks LLC Vertical Gun Rack $270 Vogt Silversmiths Vogt Silversmith Product TBD Wade Lemon Hunting 3-Day Antelope Hunt for One Hunter in Utah $3,000 Watts Trophy Hunting 10-Day Plains Game Hunt for Two Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $10,500 Wells Gallery Original Artwork by Ronnie Wells $6,500 Wes Hixon Outdoor Adventures / Ivan Charoux of Vacances Adventures

5-Day/4-Night Rusa Deer Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter on Mauritius Island in SE Africa - Includes Trophy Fee $7,200

Wes Hixon's Outdoor Adventures / Peter Chipman's Kwalata Safaris 7-Day Cape Buffalo Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Zambia - Includes Trophy Fee $24,650

West Highland Hunting / Magic Safari Lodges 1-Day/2-Night Trophy Red Stag Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Scotland - Includes Trophy Fee $8,000

White Lion Safaris 5-Day Springbok and Blesbok Hunt for Four Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $16,200 White Peaks Outfitters 3-Day Bull Elk Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Southeast Idaho - Includes Trophy Fee $7,500 Whitney Kielwasser Bison Hide Briefcase by Canyon Outback Leather Goods, Inc. $350 Whitney Kielwasser Beautiful Handmade Animal Hide Cross Body Bag $50 Whitten Gun Cases Whitten Gun Cases New Suede and Genuine Python Slim Pistol Sleeve $105 Wild Arts By Raj S. Paul "Joy of Spring" - Marble Sculpture by Raj S. Paul $2,750 Wild Arts By Raj S. Paul "Here's Lookin' At You" - Ibex Bronze by Raj Paul $5,000 Wild Rivers Whitetails 3-Day Whitetail Deer Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Wisconsin - Includes Trophy Fee $5,000 Wildcat Creek Quail Hunting Resort LLC 1-Day Quail Hunt for Two Hunters in Northeast Texas $1,500 WildEar Custom-Fit WildEar Master Series Electronic Hearing Protection (2 Available) $2,200

Wilderness Quest New Zealand 5-Day/4-Night Red Stag Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in New Zealand - Includes Trophy Fee and Trophy Fee Credit $15,000

Wildlife Gallery, The $5,000 CREDIT Towards Life-Size Leopard Mount $5,000 Wildman Lake Lodge 7-Day Fishing Trip for Two Anglers on the Alaska Peninsula $12,700 William Larkin Moore & Sons Full Length Rifle Stock Blank $1,000 Wollaston Lake Lodge 4-Day Fishing Trip for Two Anglers in Canada $11,000 Woods & Water Taxidermy $4,000 CREDIT Towards Life-Size Mount $4,000 World Game Hunts / Tshipise Safaris 10-Day Spiral Horn Safari for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee $16,600 World's End Outfitters 7-Day Buffalo, Blackbuck and Axis Deer Hunt for Two Hunters in Argentina - Includes Trophy Fees $18,750 Worldwide Destinations 4U 7-Day Plains Game Safari for Four Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fee Credit $15,200 Wormald Hunting Adventures 7-Day Plains Game Safari for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter - Includes Trophy Fees $8,000

WOW Africa 7-Day Plains Game Safari for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in South Africa - Includes Trophy Fees $17,700

Xtreme Whitetail Adventures 3-Day Whitetail Deer Hunt for Two Hunters in Missouri - Includes Trophy Fees $8,000

Y.O. Ranch Headquarters 2-Day Whitetail OR Exotic Deer Hunt for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in Texas - Trophy Fees Included $7,900

Yamaha Motor Corp. 2018 Yamaha Viking EPS Side-By-Side Vehicle $13,600 Your Target Life-Size Aoudad Target $800 Yukon Big Game Outfitters 11-Day Yukon Moose OR Mountain Caribou Hunt for One Hunter in Canada - Includes Trophy Fee $19,900 Zancudo Lodge 4-Day Fishing Trip for Two Anglers in Southern Costa Rica $11,200

he DSC Heartland Chapter is a group of people from all walks of life that have come together with like-minded beliefs, opinions and values when it comes to the

future in the outdoors. We know that two things need to happen. We must first give any kid that wants to experience the outdoors the opportunity to do so. Whether it be in the form of fishing, camping, hiking, biking, hunting, photography, bird watching or whatever other aspirations they have, we need to see that they get that chance.

One of the kids that we provide an outdoor opportunity to just might be the one kid that grows up to run this country and keep the outdoors alive for all of us to enjoy. Even the worst case, we have put a huge smile on a young face and given them one of the best days they have ever had. Every one of you reading this article now would not be doing so if it was not for someone taking you to experience the outdoors for your first time. We all owe our passion for the outdoors to someone and that someone was the person that thought of us over themselves. Heartland’s initiative “Getting Youth Outdoors” will continue this legacy.

Secondly, while we are a chapter of Dallas Safari Club, we are also a part of a larger hunting family of many organizations throughout the world, We all have one main goal. That goal is to keep hunting alive and to preserve our right to enjoy the outdoors. We feel it is important to work with other outdoors organizations to support each other instead of trying to outdo each other. Competition creates friction where teamwork produces results. For example, one of Heartland DSC’s goals is to raise money ($20,000, to be precise) to purchase an Action Track mobility chair so that we can make the outdoors accessible for kids of all physical abilities and or disabilities. With that being said along with our focus on teamwork, we would make the Action Track chair accessible to other hunting groups and organizations such as the local Wild Turkey Federation, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, or Whitetails Unlimited, for example.

Heartland DSC is very new as far as chapters go. On July 20, 2017 we received our 501(c)(3) status and incorporated in the state of Iowa. While new, we have been very busy the last few months promoting our goal to get youth outdoors, with three successful summer events.

• In June, we held a youth fishing clinic and bow fishing tournament, with 34 kids in attendance. For many of them it was their first experience fishing. While everyone received donated door prizes, new rods and reels were awarded for the biggest fish in a number of different species. For the bow fishing tournament, there were 14 competitors, and 17-year-old Wyatt won the grand prize − a two-day, two-person alligator gar bow fishing trip in Texas. Good luck and enjoy, Wyatt!

• Big Oak Archery in Glenwood, Iowa hosted our youth archery clinic in July. Participants ranged from several who had never shot a bow to kids that shoot at a tournament level. They were all taught safety fundamentals and finished the day with a fun shoot during which they shot balloons. Prizes ranged from hunting videos to stands for their bows.

• Also in July, one of our founding members, Kim Gibson and family, opened their family retreat and trophy lodge for Heartland DSC to host our first Annual Membership Drive. Children were invited to fish at their beautiful ponds. All the kids caught fish ranging from catfish to bluegill and even largemouth bass. Kim and family provided all the food and refreshments for this free event. In all, 39 adults and 14 kids attended the event, and 17 new members joined during the event, including one life member and a three year membership. CT

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An archery clinic was held for youths, who practiced their shooting skills on balloons, and had a great time.

DSC Heartland: Bridging the Gap by “Getting Youth Outdoors”BY COREY GOSS, PRESIDENT DSC HEARTLAND

For more information about

DSC chapters, please visit

www.biggame.org/chapters

or contact Kim Rappleye,

[email protected],

(435) 213-3274.

t press time, the hotel block for the DSC show still has plenty of availability (though the Omni is sold out for Thursday through Saturday nights).

Hotel reservations for our DSC Convention can be made by going to our link on our website, www.biggame.org/convention/hotel-reservations. Choose either EXHIBITOR or ATTENDEE links. (There is no difference in the availability of rooms – this is simply a way for DSC to track attendance.)

Should you have any questions with online reservations or need personal assistance please contact Connections Housing at (404) 842-0000 or toll free at 1-855-687-3725. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

You can also send an email with questions or specific requests to [email protected].

Any contact regarding your hotel reservation will be from DSC Staff or from Connections Housing staff. The emails will be from [name]@biggame.org, [email protected], Dallas Safari Club Housing [email protected] or [name]@connectionshousing.com.

IMPORTANT NOTE: No other housing companies are authorized by DSC nor have they contracted to assist DSC. You may receive contact from other companies, claiming to be calling on DSC’s behalf. If you choose to book your hotel reservation through their company, do so at YOUR OWN RISK. In the past, there have been times when others have used these companies and have had their rooms cancelled without notice. Upon arrival at the show, there were no rooms available and no refund possible. DSC has no recourse with these companies and cannot assist you when problems occur. This is why we recommend you book your rooms by going to our website and following the link via the Passkey system. CT

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Hotel Reservation Reminder

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convention. We look

forward to seeing

everyone, Jan. 4-7,

2018 for DSC’s Legacy,

The Greatest Hunters’

Convention on

The Planet™!

Show Hours:

Thurs, Fri, Sat9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sun9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

NEW! Official Vendor Logo

All DSC approved partners

will have the official vendor

seal presented on their emails.

Please look for this logo before

doing business with anyone

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WILDLIFE NEWS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!35th S.A.F.E.T.Y. Extravaganza

Date: Sept. 23, 2017Location: Greystone Castle, near Mingus, Texas

S.A.F.E.T.Y. Extravaganza for Fall 2017

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

For information about volunteering for this event, contact [email protected], or call the office (972) 980-9800.

ARE YOU ONLINE?

In the past weeks, the DSC Facebook page received over 260 new likes. Recent

headlines include:

Visit www.facebook.com/dallassafariclub and follow @officialdsc on Instagram.

SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE

1. Court Sides with Sportsmen on Key Issue, but Leaves Wolves Protected for Now

2. Stossel: Save the Rhinos!3. NAPHA Press Release: Lion Hunt

Campaign

uman-wildlife encounters flood news outlets around the world almost every day. Wild animals attack

unsuspecting pets in the backyard, havoc breaks out at a wildlife park or dangerous animals attack villagers in Africa. One week, someone may spot a dangerous animal doing something cute, but the next week, that animal could be the cause of fatal injuries.

• In Thailand, monks at the Wat Luang Phor Lamai Temple allow tourists to feed bears that they keep in enclosures. One man teased a bear with some food, but in response, the bear brutally pulled the man himself down into the enclosure. The rest of the visitors tried to divert the bear’s attention as the animal tore at the man’s flesh and dragged him around the enclosure. Eventually, friends pulled the man out of the enclosure after another person hit the bear with a pole. The man was hospitalized with severe injuries.

• Sometimes, animal encounters border on the comical. In Australia, a kangaroo attacked a woman on a golf course. She had tried to divert the animal after it appeared to seek out another golfer. Protecting herself with the 7-iron, the kangaroo was able to reach her after she tripped. The unfortunate encounter left her with six stiches before she could be released from the hospital.

While the following didn’t end with a hospital visit, either of these encounters could have gone wrong at any moment.

• A group of people floating down the Missouri River briefly saw an animal in the water with them. An otter ended up deflating one tube and biting a floater without any major injuries.

• Hikers on a trail in California recorded a mountain lion staring back at them. Eventually the mountain lion retreated and the hikers continued on. CT

Sources: Asian Correspondent, ABC Online, KBZK Bozeman News, National Geographic

Animal AttacksThe Cute, the Comical and the Deadly

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LASTCALL!

Remington .270 WinModel 783 bolt action rifle with scope & 22-in. barrel

Custom-grade accuracy is now within reach of virtually every hunter. Building upon expertise that has dominated bolt-action technology for more than 50 years, our engineering team started from scratch and combined their most advanced, accuracy-enhancing features to create an all-new platform.

Crafted in our newest manufacturing facility using proprietary methods that create the tightest tolerances from rifle to rifle. The striking new stock design is home to a true performance-enhancer, with a dual-pillar bedding platform that free-floats the barrel for unmatched shot-to-shot consistency.

The black synthetic stock contains a high nylon fiber content, which promotes superior strength and rigidity. Also helping deliver those inherently tight groups is a precision button-rifled barrel. For shot control, it is equipped with the crisp new CrossFire™ trigger system that is user adjustable to suit your preferences.

The 783 features a steel detachable magazine with a steel latch. Standard calibers have a four round capacity and magnum calibers hold three rounds. Like with all Remington bolt actions, expect a lifetime of rock-solid reliability. From the next generation in a legendary bloodline. The Model 783™ Scoped comes equipped with a pre-mounted and bore-sighted 3–9x 40mm riflescope. Simply grab some ammo, check your zero at the range and you’re ready to hunt.

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 for more information.

Image shown is a sample, not the actual firearm.

DSC 100 MeetingsSAVE THE DATES

RSVP greatly appreciated • Email [email protected] or (972) 980-9800

October 5DSC 100 Volunteer Meeting DSC Office

December 7Final DSC 100 Volunteer Social Location TBD

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SECOND QUARTER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE


The graduates during the 61st Texas Game Warden Academy Commissioning Ceremony


LAW ENFORCEMENT NEWS

n August 1, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department graduated

the 61st Texas Game Warden and State Park Police officer cadet class. The class included 34 game wardens and seven state park police officers, for a total of 41 new peace officers.

The seven-month preparation takes place at the Game Warden Training Center in Hamilton County, where training has taken place since 2009. All graduates met the state-mandated requirements for peace officer certification, including criminal and constitutional law, firearms, self-defense, use of force, defensive driving, arrest, search and seizure, ethics and first aid.

Game wardens are pledged to enforce all laws, with their primary focus on conservation law enforcement, assuring that future generations of Texans enjoy the same abundant bounty of game and fish across the diverse and rich land, air and water of the state.

Texas Game Wardens and State Park Police Officers GraduateO

The new wardens and park police are joining the 506 game wardens and 152 park police officers currently in the field to help enforce Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations and carry the department’s high standards to every corner of the state. CT

Texas Game Warden Academy Commissioning Ceremony at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas

DSC is pleased to celebrate the experience and the joy of hunting by presenting awards to its members once a year. As judged by a panel of expert volunteers, prizes are awarded for the best trophies by region, size and species, with special categories for archery, youth and ladies.

To enter, contestants must provide the following:

• Completed Member Trophy Awards Form for each animal entered, available on the DSC website under “Awards” from the home page.

• A field photo, preferably digital, of you with your trophy

• $30 entry fee for each animal entered by Dec. 15; final deadline Dec. 29 (with late fee).

• A score sheet for each animal entered

• B&C scores are admissible for North American game

Field photos of you and your trophy will be displayed at the convention, and winners will be awarded at an upcoming monthly meeting and listed in a subsequent issue of Camp Talk.

We hope more DSC members will participate in this year’s trophy awards so we can celebrate hunting success. CT

2018 Member Trophy Awards

If the entries are incomplete or not received

by the deadline, they will be carried over to

next year’s competition. Complete rules and forms

can be found online at www.biggame.org. For more information, call (972) 980-9800 or email

[email protected]


MEMBER NEWS

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Designed and personalized for you to thank your outfitter.

Several attractive styles – write to [email protected] for details.

DEADLINE OCT. 10 for design (All ads must be complete by Oct. 16.)

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Discounted rates apply to members only for ads with no logos or contact information.

Send your photos and text to [email protected].

If we agree that Roosevelt’s words have an undeniable and lasting truth, then are

hunters losing battle after battle? Why have we been so ineffective at explaining the wisdom of Roosevelt’s words?

We lose ground for several reasons. We let others define what we do and let them demean it in the process. Why do we stand by quietly when others use “trophy” as a pejorative? We fight amongst ourselves – the “meat hunter” vs. “trophy hunter” argument is specious and silly. We shoot ourselves in the foot. We are reluctant to call out those among us who bring dishonor to hunting. We allow ourselves to be filmed or photographed in ways that are disrespectful to our quarry, knowing that such images will be held against us, and not just by the rabid anti-hunting faction. You know the differences between respectful photographs and the cringe-inducing pictures when you see them. Finally, we just aren’t very good at telling our story.

The reality is that most of us grew up in the pre-internet era and, more specifically, pre-social media. The Monday morning


DSC FOUNDATION

Change Is In The AirBY RICHARD T. CHEATHAM, DSC FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

armchair quarterback who used to call in to the local AM radio station has been replaced by the keyboard activist/social justice warrior who wouldn’t know the difference between a caribou and a caracal, but thinks he or she knows what’s best for both. We tend to dismiss the potency of those people, but we would be well advised to avoid the temptation to underestimate the power wielded by those uninformed individuals.

Today, public sentiment can change, or at the least be significantly impacted, in a matter of days, if not hours. Lies are accepted as truth. Author Michael Sabbeth quotes Winston Churchill, who said, “A lie will travel halfway around the world before the truth gets out of bed.” Retractions, if any, get buried. Facts are refuted by manufactured evidence. Junk science is a juggernaut industry.

Does it seem that hunters are not even trying to engage? That is all going to change.

We hunt for the adventure that it brings to life. We hunt to feed ourselves and others. We hunt to preserve and protect wildlife and wild places. We hunt so that our children, grandchildren and those who come after them will know of truly wild animals and pristine wilderness. We hunt for the benefits that hunting brings to the people who live and work among wildlife and in wild places.

We Hunt For Life and we’re going to tell anyone who will listen why. CT

In a civilized and cultivated country,

wild animals only continue to exist

at all when preserved by sportsmen.

The excellent people who protest

against all hunting, and consider

sportsmen as enemies of wild life,

are ignorant of the fact that in

reality the genuine sportsman is by

all odds the most important factor

in keeping the larger and more

valuable wild creatures from total

extermination.

− Theodore Roosevelt

To support or learn more about DSC Foundation visit www.dscf.org or contact the Foundation at [email protected]. DSC Foundation is an exempt organization under

section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended. Donations to DSC Foundation are deductible under section 170 of the Code.

MEMBER NEWS

hotography is one of the best ways to show others the values and necessity of hunting

and wildlife management. This year’s Photography Contest is open to DSC members of all

ages. Entries are accepted as long as photography is not part of your profession. Qualifying entries received in time will be shown in slideshows

during the January 2018 convention. There are six categories for which you

can apply with your photos:• Wildlife • Hunting• Landscape • Other• Fishing • Mobile Devices Only

There will be a winner in each category, and an Overall Grand Prize Winner, selected from among the category winners. Winners will be announced at the April 2018 DSC monthly meeting.

DSC Photography Contest

E-mail photos and forms to:

[email protected] deadline is January 31, 2018

P Submission forms are on the DSC website: www.biggame.org/awards/photography-competition/• Photos must be made during this year. • Entries must be made by the photographers themselves, rather than by the photo subjects. • Each photo must be a maximum of 8mb, 300dpi. • Entries must be submitted by e-mail only. – Please save the image as CategoryFirstnameLastname (Example: LandscapeJohnDoe1 or LandscapeJohnDoe2 or OtherSuzySmith1). – Subject line should read, PHOTO CONTEST

Remember, judging is based on the quality (impact, composition, and lighting) of your photo, not the quality of the animal. Please submit respectful photos. CT

For more information, call Karrie (972) 980-9800.



RELOADING

In the continuing saga of “Days at the Range,” there is always a new adventure

hiding somewhere. One afternoon, I almost shot a deer.

The range I use is in the woods and has a corridor cleaned up out to 100 yards. As I was squeezing the trigger, a deer stepped out, and I swear there was “hair in scope.” The shot went off, and I thought, whoa, how the heck do I explain this one?

I put the gun down. The deer was nowhere in sight so it must have jumped and/or run behind the backstop of the 50-yard range. As I walked out to check, the deer just stood there, not a hair out of place, and actually had sort of an attitude of how I was interrupting its day. What a relief is the only way to explain the feeling I had as that was way too close for comfort.

As most of my readers know, I’ll dive into about any dumpster if there are empty cases in there, and today was no exception. There was far more than I suspected because it was during the week before deer season so there must have been far more shooters than normal.

The shooters were quite considerate, as many of the shells were put back into their boxes and then tossed in the trash so it was not such a big deal having to sort them all out.

Back at home, I was sorting out the different calibers, and noticed something strange about some 7mm Remington Magnum fired cases. To my eye, that

gun had an extreme excessive headspace problem. I’m sure the shooter was not at all aware of it because as long as the gun goes bang and the shells come out, he’s happy.

These cases were stretched so badly that they were starting to separate just ahead of the belt. I first looked to see if they were all from one brand because it could just be a bad batch of brass, but they were from two different brands so that ruled out the bad brass option.

Now had someone just taken those cases not noticing the partial separation, and reloaded them, I’m quite sure that they would have come apart on the next firing. You can be sure it would have been on a hunt probably at the most inopportune time.

The bottom line here is check and double check all cases before reloading them. One can never be too careful when picking up spent brass at the range.

Another thing to be sure and do with “pick-up” brass is to run it in your case cleaner for a while before resizing it just to be sure to remove any sand or grit. Brass is quite soft, and grit will embed itself easily into the case wall. Even very fine particles could do damage.

That day, there was a fellow who came out to check the zero on his .30-06 Springfield semi-auto, and was having a terrible time getting two or three shots close together.

Since he was to the left of me, his empty

cases were being ejected at or on me, so I picked them up and asked if he wanted them back.

“No, thanks” he replied, I then looked at them and noticed he had both Remington and Winchester cases.

I asked what ammunition he was going to hunt with, and he showed me a nice new box of Federal Premiums. Of course, I asked why he was shooting Winchester and Remington ammo for zero. His answer was that he wanted to clean up a few partial boxes and then use his new stuff for hunting.

“Is it all the same bullet weight?” I asked.

He said, “I think so, but it can’t make much difference at 100 yards anyway” he replied.

I explained to him that everything makes a difference − the manufacturer, bullet weight, bullet type. Even the lot number will make a difference. All he was accomplishing was to be sure his gun went bang.

The moral of the story is to zero your gun with the EXACT ammo you are going to hunt with as that is the only way to be sure the point of impact is right.

In talking to some bench-rest” shooters, I heard this tip. To cool a barrel down quickly, they put a strip of wet cloth on the length of the barrel. The evaporation helps dissipate the heat from the barrel. I tried it and was impressed with how quickly the barrel cooled off. CT

Home on the RangeBY TERRY BLAUWKAMP

Sometimes, deer just appear downrange and in the line of fire.

Feel free to write me anytime if I can help with anything at

[email protected]


Are you a DSC 100 volunteer? Do you plan to volunteer for our Legacy Convention in 2018?

Each year, we display photos of the DSC 100 volunteers in the Convention issue of Game Trails, with a brief caption, your name and committee(s). This special section serves as a way to thank those who give countless hours to help make our convention the best! Whether you volunteer for one or 100 hours, we want your photo.

Email a formal portrait or a snapshot, as a high resolution JPG, to Crystal Allison, [email protected]. Please include your name, committee(s) and a short caption (less than 10 words).

Call 972-980-9800 for more information. CT

Volunteer Photo Deadline for Game Trails October 1, 2017

MEMBER NEWS

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSDennis Brown ............................. Crystal AllisonMike Hoffman .....................................Tim HaroldDoug Jones ................................. Crystal AllisonDerek Martin ............................... Crystal AllisonEric Nicholas ............................... Crystal AllisonPhilip Vaneau ..................Cornelius Oosthuizen

LIFE SPONSOR MEMBERSPete Brownell ............................. Crystal AllisonDavid Heft ..................... Texas Bighorn SocietyJustin Henneke ....................................Jim BrataJay Leyendecker ........................ Crystal AllisonRussell Slate ............................... Heartland DSCSara Lee Bishop .................................Ken WillisJ B Smith III ................................. Crystal Allison

LIFE SPONSOR SPOUSAL MEMBERSJoe Bishop ............................... Sara Lee BishopTracy Smith ............................................JB Smith

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSRichard Cameron........................ Crystal AllisonGary Christensen ....................... Colorado Buck

Fernando Marin .......................... Crystal AllisonShawn McDonald ...................... Crystal AllisonChris Nortje .............................Sandy McDonald

SPONSOR MEMBERSMichael Bathon ............................... Brian HurstJohn Blackall ...............................Blake BarnettJoseph Bloom ............................. Crystal AllisonMichael Botha ........................... Michael BothaDoug Brincks .............................. Heartland DSCJamie Cowan .............................. Crystal AllisonRichard Davis ...............................Richard DavisRaymond Duroy ................................ Rick YoungAlexander Egorov ....................... Crystal AllisonBob Ferguson .............................. Crystal AllisonAlan Freilich ................................ Heartland DSCKevin Grubisa .............................. Crystal AllisonGary James ................................ Heartland DSCJason James .............................. Heartland DSCTerry Marshall ............................ Heartland DSCThad McCollum ..............................John RobersHoward McCutchan ................. Heartland DSCBrooks Morrow ................................. Travis Cain

Darby Patrick ............Karl and Rebecca EvansMelanie Schomaker ................... Kim RappleyePatrick Shurtliff .......................... Heartland DSCDaniel Stoelting .............................Kim SchlantzLynn Wohlers ............................. Heartland DSCAJ Young ..................................... Heartland DSC

SPOUSE SPONSOR MEMBERSJamie Brincks ............................ Heartland DSCSandra Ann Cameron ................ Crystal AllisonKira Freilich ................................. Heartland DSCShari James ............................... Heartland DSCNancy Schranz ...................... James ShepherdAmy Young .................................. Heartland DSC

YOUTH MEMBERS Derrick Ratliff &George Gibson ....................... Horizon FirearmsWyatt James .............................. Heartland DSCQuentin James ........................... Heartland DSCIrelynn James ............................ Heartland DSCAdele Sparkman ................Howard Sparkman

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MEMBER BULLETIN BOARD

As a service to DSC members, we are happy to offer the Member Bulletin Board. DEADLINE: the 1st day of the month prior to the issue date. Example: April 1 is the deadline for the May Camp Talk. Please keep your information brief and send via email or an attachment to [email protected]. No placements by phone. All ads will run for three months at no charge to DSC members. If your item sells, please notify the DSC office for removal. If you wish to continue the ad, please send your request to [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. Thanks! ~DSC Staff

FIREARMS & AMMO FOR SALEWeatherby Rifles for Sale: Weatherby synthetic stock in 340 Weatherby caliber. Like new condition. Less than 20 rounds fired. Valued at over $1500, asking $700. Also have same type model (Weatherby) in synthetic stock in 375 H&H caliber. Also fired less than 20 rounds. Valued at over $1500, asking $800. Call Ben Carter 214-616 0293. Or [email protected]. September

Rifles for Sale: Mossberg Patriot 375 Ruger, Marinecote, Laminate Classic Style Stock, detachable magazine, adjustable rifle sights, drilled for scope mount, NIB $400; Nosler Model 48 Outfitter, .338 Win Mag, lightweight aramid fiber-reinforced composite stock w/ shadow line cheek piece, blind bottom internal magazine, adjustable rifle sights, drilled for scope mount, stainless 22” match grade barrel free floating w/ glass & aluminum pillar bedding, Cerakote all-weather finish, NIB $1,350; Marlin .45-70, Model 1895 CB, JM stamp barrel – 26”, 9 shot tubular magazine, American black walnut straight grip, adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight, adjustable front, excellent condition, JM stamp $900. Contact Tommy Ellis at [email protected], 904-910-7611. July

Firearms for Sale: MG Arms 7mm STW – Leupold 4.5 x 14 scope plus muzzlebrake. Perfect condition. $2,500 OBO - will throw in 2 boxes of ammunition; Winchester Super X Model 1 - 12 gauge 2 3/4 Modified choke. Perfect condition, $1,200 OBO; Weatherby 82 - 12 gauge 2 3/4 Modified Choke. Perfect condition, $1,350 OBO; Ruger Super Blackhawk - .44 mag. Excellent condition, $600 OBO. Contact Raj Paul, 713-252-0763 - located in Houston, Texas. July

Dakota Model 76 Bolt Action Rifle in 375 H&H. Rifle has 23” Douglas premium stainless steel barrel with a custom gun metal grey Cerakote finish on all metal parts. The stock is a custom green matte w/ Black Threads; pillar bedded w/ cheek piece, barrel band swivel stud w/ one fixed blade & front sight w/ optic bead & a black decelerator pad. This “As New” rifle is in 98% condition. Asking $5,000. Pictures available upon request; serious inquiries only please. Contact [email protected]. July

Shotgun for Sale: Benelli Performance Shop SBEII Turkey Edition 12 ga, 3 1/2 in Magnum, Realtree APG, Inertia Driven system, ComforTech and Pistol Grip stocks with gel comb pad stock inserts, 24” EDM Ported Crio barrel with lengthened forcing cone, paddle bolt release, polished action, tuned trigger, Burris FastFire II sight w/ Picatinny mount & bead sights, Extra Full Turkey extended choke & 5 additional tubes, custom gunworks tested – sight in fired only, suitable for turkey, waterfowl, etc., w/ hard case, all papers & accessories. $1,850. Contact Tommy Ellis; [email protected]. 904-910-7611. July

HUNTINGNamibia Big Game Hunt – Due to last minute cancellation, I have 1 each trophy (exportable) elephant & leopard hunt available for September 2017 only. Elephant hunt is 14-day and leopard hunt is 12-day. For details, contact George H. Lloyd II @ (409) 739-5172 or [email protected]. August

Dove Hunters Needed: Looking for up to 6 responsible dove hunters for 2017 dove season lease in Palo Pinto County Texas, approximately 1 hr. drive from Fort Worth. Sunflowers and stock tank. Proven lease. Last 5 seasons have been good to excellent. $200/gun. Contact Ric Panzera at 214-505-0884 or [email protected]. July

Hunting Lease Available: Looking for a few (3) hunters to join 12-member group. The lease is near Silver, TX. 8,500 acres. Low fencing. Loaded with deer & hogs (year-round hunting), turkey, quail and dove. Seeing lots of doves & wild quail, should be banner year for shotgunners. 14-plus miles of Colorado River winding through it. State biologist determines off-take, which includes culling of excess does. The lease is year by year. But, members are planning on a multi-year effort. “Family” lease (members can bring guest). Great opportunity to introduce youngsters to hunting. Not inexpensive, but good value. Please contact Kerry at 214-329-6750 or Jim at 978-317-8783. July

REAL ESTATETrophy Hunters’ Dream House: A Richard Drummond Davis Architectural designed Custom Trophy Room 25’ x 44’ with 30’ center high custom designed beams in Preston Hollow. This home was on the 2004 Dallas Safari Club Trophy Room Tour. Large wet bar (freezer, refrig & icemaker). French brown wood floors. Same size basement underneath carpeted w/ wine cellar, cedar closet, spa bathroom & media room area. 4/4.1 on 100x200 lot. 6,745 sf does not include basement (1187sf) or quarters (441sf). $2,000,000. Contact Debbie Tolson-Reeder @ [email protected], 214-533-6997. August

Hunting Property For Sale: 470 low-fenced acres, 1.5 hrs. from DFW, BC deer w/ cabin, food plots and feeders, turn-key. Contact Austin, 940-464-0121. July

Buffalo Springs Ranch For Sale: 2,364 +/- acres, Knox County, Texas. 3.5 hrs from the DFW metroplex. Partially high fenced, the ranch has been intensively managed for whitetails over last ten years. It has elevation change (161’), with bluff ridges, productive pastures, and natural springs. Improvements include 7 ponds (3 stocked with fish), 3 established food plots, 17 Outback feeders, 11 Atascosa blinds, a 30 ton overhead grain bin, 60’ x 66’ metal equipment barn, 23 miles of interior roads, paved FM road frontage, and more! Wildlife tax exemption already in place. Trophy hunting for whitetail deer, feral hog, javelina, big cat and other predators, as well as bobwhite quail, dove, and migratory duck. The ranch could be run as a full high fence operation well, with imported exotics. Price: $1075/acre or $2,541,300 total. Contact: (940) 357-9940, [email protected]. July

MISCELLANEOUSGoPro Hero4 Silver and Accessories: Film your own adventures with a GoPro Hero4 Silver and $400 worth of accessories. The camera and accessories have never been used. $800 value with camera and gear, asking price of $400. Price includes shipping to purchaser. [email protected] or call 907-696-4070, ask for Phil or leave a message. September

WANTED: 6.5 X 68S factory ammunition. Contact C. Blakeslee, Jr, 210-488-6818 or [email protected]. September

Booth Display for Sale: 10’ black fabric pop up curved trade show booth display with case, which can be used as podium. Good condition, seldom used - $300 or nearest cash offer. Contact John Tolmay, Franklin, NC 406-670-1908 or 407-697-3670 or email [email protected]. September

R E T U R N S E R V I C E S R E Q U E S T E D

13709 Gamma RoadDallas, TX 75244

MEMBER EVENTSSept 14 Monthly Meeting – Craig Boddington DoubleTree Dallas (Near the Galleria) 4099 Valley View Lane, Dallas, TX 75244

Sept 23 S.A.F.E.T.Y. Extravaganza Greystone Castle, Mingus, Texas (Please sign up before attending.)

Oct 5 DSC 100 Volunteer Meeting DSC Headquarters

Oct 19 Monthly Meeting – “We Hunt for Life” DSC’s and DSCF’s New Campaign Bent Tree Country Club 5201 Westgrove Drive, Dallas, TX, 75248

Nov 2 Trophy Room Tour SAVE THE DATE

Nov 16 Monthly Meeting – Dr. Bob Speegle My Lifetime of Hunting Royal Oaks Country Club 7915 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231

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