dsc 2nd annual congressional reception and silent auction

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JULY 21Moments, Memories, Mounts

– Dan CatlinAustin Ranch at Hilton DFW Lakes

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AUGUST 18Topic: TBA

Doubletree by Hilton Dallas Near the Galleria

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SEPTEMBER 22 Father & Son Hunting Journeys

− Josh and Allen Moore Bent Tree Country Club

5201 Westgrove Dr. Dallas, TX 75248

IN THIS ISSUEPresident’s Letter .......................3

New Member Views .................4

Youth Hunting Adventure ........6

The Pest Files ..............................8

Hunter Education News ........10

Hunt Report ..............................12

Foundation News – Grants ...14

Convention News .................... 18

Volunteer Committee Descriptions ..............................20

Reloading ...................................22

Business Services ...................24

New Members .........................26

Classifieds..................................28

(left to right)) Rep. Blake Farenthold, (R-TX-27, Corpus Christi); DSC President Allen Moore; DSC-PAC Director Lance Phillips; Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX-32, Dallas); Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation President Jeff Crane, and DSC Executive Director Ben Carter.

n June, DSC had several meetings on Capitol

Hill to discuss legislative priorities important to DSC. Meetings were conducted with Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), U.S. Reps Don Young (R-AK), Pete Sessions (R-TX-32), and Jeff Denham (R-CA-10). The topic of discussion was the upcoming conference on sportsmen’s legislation (HR 2406 and S 2012), which include several provisions that DSC is working diligently to get passed into law, including The Polar Bear relief Act and The Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act. At this writing, the Senate has passed its version and the House has passed its version out of the House. The House and Senate are trying to work out details on a Conference Agreement that could then go to the President for signature.

Later in the afternoon, 30 Members of Congress and many senior staff stopped by a reception to sample the tastes of wild game and participate in the silent auction. On the menu was thin slices of marinated venison tenderloins, white-wing and mourning doves, high fin blue catfish filets, wild boar/jalapeno pan sausage and scimitar-horned oryx sliders.

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

CAMP TALK PRODUCTION STAFFBen F. Carter III, PublisherJay Ann Cox, Ph.D, Editor in ChiefTerri Lewis, Associate EditorTerry Blauwkamp, Reloading EditorCrystal Allison, Membership & CirculationCameron Kuenzer, Social Media Manager@ Graphics, Art and ProductionNieman Printing, PrintingSafari Classics Productions, Online Media Services

DSC STAFFBen F. Carter III, Executive DirectorTerri L. Lewis, Exhibits ManagerJay Ann Cox, Ph.D, Publications & AdvertisingLori Stanford, Auctions ManagerLynda Rexrode-Adams, Convention Events ManagerBen Kimmel, Events ManagerCrystal Allison, Membership Manager/DSC 100Scot McClure, Education CoordinatorBarri Murphy, Executive Assistant/GrantsKim Rappleye, Chapter DevelopmentTyler Williams, Exhibits Assistant For advertising opportunities and rates, contactJay Ann Cox at [email protected], (972) 980-9800.

OFFICERSAllen Moore, President Karl Evans, Immediate Past PresidentCraig Nyhus, President Elect John Eads, CPA, Treasurer Rebecca Evans, Secretary

DIRECTORS2013-2016 2014-2017 2015-2018David Allison Tori Nayfa Charlie BarnesJohn Patterson Mike McKinney Mark LittleDavid J. Sams Rod Wooley Jim Tolson

VICE PRESIDENTSAmy Callender Bob ScottChris Hudson Scott TobermannDarren LaSorte Carol WooleyMark Rose

APHA LIAISONDavid Oakes Jerry Mumfrey

DSC-PAC CHAIRMANM. Lance Phillips

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ADVISORYSteve Weinberg

CONSERVATION SOCIETY LIAISONBrent Karrington

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Allen Moore, President, Dallas Safari Club

t this writing, there has been a lot of publicity and activity in the news and on social media about guns, including a demonstration on the House floor, vigils, parades,

heated editorials and an outpouring of fear. The volume levels have increased and it seems like everyone is shouting louder than the next guy. What is really being accomplished by all this noise and concern, some of it appropriate, remains to be seen.

But understand something about DSC and how we operate: Without letting public opinion sway us from our mission, the club raises funds and grants them to approved organizations and projects – in keeping with our mission. It’s always about the mission. We don’t get pulled in new directions based solely on what is in the news, or what will get us the most face time or column inches. We stick to the mission, and we get things done.

For 2015-2016, $1 million dollars was granted, either through DSC directly, or through the new DSC Foundation. That makes five years in a row! Inside this issue of Camp Talk and also in the Game Trails that comes out this month, you will find a list of some of the grants we have given. Throughout the year, look for “Grants in Action” reports in our publications, with specifics on how the money is being used to advance conservation, to perform hunter advocacy and to support education.

Rest assured, DSC is fighting, and while it might not always be visible, it is continual and it is consistent. If that appeals to you and you are not already a member, it’s time for you to step up and join DSC. Or come to a meeting and meet others with the same values, who want to make things better and vote with their dollars. Volunteer for our show, the biggest fundraiser for the organization, and ensure that next year will see another $1 million in grant money.

To everyone who has bid on an auction, spent time as a volunteer and attended our events, thank you from the bottom of my heart. See you at the next event!

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NOTE: Editorial submissions received by the due date for a specific issue may run in a later issue, depending on publishing needs at that time. Unsolicited submissions in digital format (article, photos and caption list) are welcome at any time via email. Queries and pitches are also accepted, and are best submitted via email. ALL submissions must be in digital format, unless otherwise specified. For more editorial guidelines, or further information, contact Editor in Chief, [email protected].

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NEW MEMBER VIEWS

MatthewEver felt alone? As a hunter or firearms enthusiast, it is hard to relay your experience or future plans on an average day. This could be because of the politically correctness of our society, or that there is no one around on a daily basis that would understand. Maybe it is time to expand your horizons and see life from a different angle.

I had a childhood of shooting and hunting, which led to becoming a Navy SEAL. Today, I am a husband and father, but it is a struggle to get back to nature − simply to go on a hike, take the family camping, or to hunt. However, through my membership with DSC, I have been able to meet many wonderful people like me. While we do not all have the same attitude or direction in life, we can speak openly about our common interests in shooting sports.

When I jump into something, I do it with both feet. This is true when it came to becoming not just a member of DSC, but a Life Member! Of course, it never hurts to participate in an event first to see if there is a fit or not.

What led me to becoming a Life member is the S.A.F.E.T.Y. Event. Any organization that is motivated to pass along firearms knowledge from old to young is one that I want to be part of. The organization is going to keep growing and with all of our help, it will create the type of future that we want.

My call to all members is to bring in others no matter if they are young or old. It does not matter their level of experience or hunts they have participated in. Even though we are about big game, we are mostly about people. I will not be traveling overseas or heading to remote places for a hunt anytime soon, but that does not mean that my small hunts with family and friends are not worth doing. We all come from somewhere similar, and are trying to find the same thing − happiness. By joining the DSC, you can find out that there are more of “us” than you might have thought.

AnnaFirst, let me say: I do not hunt. I have never hunted, never plan to hunt. However, the excitement I feel around the members of DSC is invigorating, to the point where it doesn’t necessarily

Matthew and Ann Melton LIFE MEMBERS SINCE 2015

make me want to pick up a bow and arrow or a firearm of any type and kill an animal, but it does make me want to be around and listen to the stories of what others have done.

I have not done a lot with my life. I am a wife and mother first. My day job pits me as one teacher against 140 eighth graders. I survived stage 4B cervical cancer when I was told I should get my affairs in order. So where I have not done a lot, I have overcome a lot! DSC helps me even further by giving me the opportunity to share time with my husband Matthew, as well as get to know other individuals.

Matthew and I deliberated over becoming members for about a month. He enjoyed going to the S.A.F.E.T.Y. Event, and felt that meeting more people like the ones involved in DSC would be good for us as a couple and individually. I am a teacher, so I know how to talk to young teenagers. However, adults are a whole other matter. This is a way for me to get out there and open up. Maybe learn how to talk to people, and develop how I want to be.

I really didn’t know what I was getting into when Matthew actually decided for both of us to join DSC in all reality. My first thought, aside from the non-hunting thing, was rather like DSC was some kind of cult. Fortunately, I attended several events, and was able to talk to people. DSC has made everything so welcoming, and members are more than willing to talk to you about anything, including their recent hunts!

The activities that are put on have impressed me deeply, not to mention they give me an excuse to put on something pretty for some of them and go out with my husband to a place that is not a fast food restaurant. In the beginning, Matthew was attending the monthly meetings quite a bit, and I was at home with the kids while I thought he was out having fun. In a world where many couples do not have a lot in common, Matthew and I have found a way. I came to realize that while DSC has a lot of social activities, it is also a way of reaching the members and getting word out about the organization itself. Matthew has made many connections and friendships, and has brought me along for the ride.

We don’t go to all the events, but we do attend some of the ones that we think will be more fun, as well as allow us to help out and serve our altruistic side. CT

Welcome to Anna and Matthew! If you are a new member and would like to write a testimonial about why you joined, please send it to [email protected], and we will publish it on our blog, www.dscnewscenter.org, or here in Camp Talk. Send recent photos if available.

Matthew and Ann Melton


YOUTH HUNTING FEATURE

My Hunt i, my name is Emma Emig and I am 11 years old. I love to hunt with my dad so instead of the father/daughter

dance, I went hunting with my dad. Friday we packed and went to my cousin’s house. We rode to Comanche, Texas with them. When we got there, it was kinda late, so we went on a jeep ride. We saw rabbits and possums and shot some but not all. When we got back, we got in bed and went to sleep.

The next morning, my dad, my cousins and I went hunting early in the morning. My dad and I walked about a mile and then stopped and sat down near a tree. We called for the turkeys. We heard one or two far away. Then we waited and waited. When the sun came out, we headed back to camp. We all ate breakfast. My cousin Ethan and my cousin Garrett, my dad, Uncle Jimmy and his awesome friend Tim (McCreary) and I went on jeep rides. We went on top of the mountain to the old camp, and we went to the rattlesnake alley. It was fun.

When we got back, it was time to hunt. My dad and I decided to hunt a little close to camp. So we walked and walked and walked. Finally, we sat under a shady tree and got our guns loaded and called the turkeys. We heard a few gobbles a little ways away. So we waited some more. We called them again. We heard gobbles closer. We didn’t see anything. So we waited

for about 30 minutes. Then they finally came. I thought they were people on horses because they were so big. But they were turkeys. So I grabbed my gun, and I aimed and shot. I got one then we heard one flapping. That’s when we knew I got two in one shot. My dad and I were so happy. When we got back to camp with them, of course we had to take some pictures. I was so happy. I had an awesome weekend with my cousins, my Uncle Jimmy and his friend Tim but most of all I had fun with my daddy.

The next morning, my cousin Ethan got up to go hog hunting. But instead of a hog, he got a turkey. I was happy for him. This is my favorite weekend so far. I am glad I got to go hunting and shoot a gun for the first time and got me two turkeys in one shot! Now my cousins call me the turkey slayer. I love that I got to hunt this weekend and I can’t wait to do it again.

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HBY EMMA EMIG, SPECIAL REPORTER FOR CAMP TALK

Keep up the good shooting, Emma! DSC Publications encourages any young hunter to write a story for publication. Please write to the Editor in Chief (who is really very nice and helpful) for assistance in writing and submitting articles − [email protected].

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GETTING OUTSIDE

The Pest Files: Mosquitos and Other Biting FliesBY JAY ANN COX, EDITOR IN CHIEF, DSC PUBLICATIONS

Who Mosquito means “little fly” in Spanish, but the impact of this annoying creature is

far from little. There are over 3,500 species of mosquitos in the world, so this article will be a general discussion of the type of mosquito, midge or black fly that hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts encounter.

What Mosquitos have several species and genera, coming from the subfamilies

Anophelinae and Culicidae. The females have mouth parts that pierce the skin of their host for a blood meal, enough to produce eggs. This blood transfer becomes the vector for a number of diseases − everything from encephalitis, heartworm, chikungunya, Zika virus, West Nile virus, malaria, dengue and yellow fever. Confounding efforts to prevent disease, the many variables involved in species, locations and types of disease make it difficult to eradicate either the mosquitos or the diseases. At the very least, “mozzies” can leave behind itchy bumps and cause fits of defensive swatting as they dive-bomb any exposed skin. Not the best thing for the deer blind, the bass boat or a silent stalk.

WhereMosquitos seem to live everywhere in the world, except for Antarctica and some

polar and subpolar island regions. Females lay their eggs near stagnant water — they require a surprisingly tiny amount of water for their eggs to stay viable and protected. Dallas County health officials report that a bottle cap holds enough

Contributing to this story were Blake Barnett, Dave Fulson, John Mowrey and Larry Weishuhn.

Mosquito on human arm (Photo from Center for Disease Control)

Mosquitos seem to live

everywhere in the world,

except for Antarctica and some

polar and subpolar island

regions. Females lay their

eggs near stagnant water —

they require a surprisingly tiny

amount of water for their eggs

to stay viable and protected.

Dallas County health officials

report that a bottle cap holds

enough water for mosquitos

to breed.

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water for mosquitos to breed, much less the usual backyard items that fill with rainwater. Mosquitos are opportunistic. The evaporative cooler used in arid climates works by forcing air through wet pads. It is possible for these “swamp coolers” to have enough stagnant water at the bottom for mosquitos, even with the motor running. Thus, mosquitos commonly exist even in the desert.

HowMosquitos and flies that need a blood meal will bite, being attracted

to certain chemical agents in a body’s sweat or other biochemistry. Some individual bodies really are more attractive than others in the mosquito world! Most mosquitos inject an anticoagulant through their proboscis, more to clear their own mouth parts than to prepare their host. This anticoagulant and a histamine reaction to the bite itself are what cause the irritation. Field Editor Larry Weishuhn tells of a time in the far North when his exposed arm was black with blackflies, and a wipe-down to remove them left his arm bright red from biceps to wrist.

TreatmentBites can be treated topically with the many treatments available. Keeping

a portable anti-itch product handy is your best bet, but it’s a good idea to keep an antihistamine handy for an extreme reaction.

Field Editor Dave Fulson had a nasty encounter with black flies on a bear hunt in Alaska a while back.

“Having taken my bear midway through the hunt, I took a few days off to work, and my footwear of choice was a pair of sockless slippers. I have been bitten by blackflies thousands of times, and besides the itching, there had never been a problem. But this time, the tiny vampires of the North Country found my ankles, and for reasons still unknown to me, I had a massive reaction.

“On the plane, somewhere between Alaska and Colorado, my feet and ankles had swollen to shocking proportions. I sat barefoot and in serious pain.

“By the time I crossed into Texas airspace, walking was out of the question. An embarrassing chat with a flight attendant resulted in a wheelchair being brought in, and me being wheeled off the plane.

“Eventually a doctor visit and the right medication had me back on my feet, literally. The lesson? Bug spray, socks and antihistamine would have all saved the day. Be prepared, and understand that a thousand tiny bites can equal the pain of a big one!”

PreventionDSC Past President John Mowrey was hunting

caribou in Northwest Territories, north or the Arctic Circle. “In spite of a total cover-up (head net, gloves, etc.), the flies snuck into the hidden openings and had their way with me. I had to sit still and take it for a half hour while I was waiting on a caribou to stand up. Eventually, I got the caribou and the bites healed quickly, but next time, I will research better ways to cover up.”

In fact, prevention comes in several forms: control/eradication, exclusion (barriers and nets) and biology (things that eat mosquitos). A good repellent is essential, sprayed on your multiple layers and refreshed often. There are excellent products on the market that don’t add perfumes to their formula, if scent control is also an issue. Face nets, arm protectors and other barrier clothing are good, but as Mowrey relates, black flies will find a way.

Products with clove, eucalyptus, citronella usually get mentioned in any discussion of mosquitos, as well as Avon’s Skin So Soft, and people have sworn by their effectiveness. However, the products with DEET in “deep woods” strength are a mainstay in my repellent arsenal. Reports from readers on clothing impregnated with bug repellent or wearable dispensers are welcome as this editor has quite a reputation as a delicacy in the insect kingdom. CT

If your safari camp has a net above the bed, depending on the season, it may be prudent to use it at night. If there is no net, a t-shirt or undergarment will work, according to one contributor.

Mosquitos live just about everywhere except polar and some subpolar regions.


HUNTER EDUCATION NEWS

Instructors Honored at Annual Conference

n April, individuals who teach safe, responsible hunting and firearm safety gathered at the Texas Hunter

Education Instructor Conference in Houston. Sponsored by the Texas Hunter Education Instructor’s

Association (THEIA), the conference is an annual opportunity to recognize the contributions of the 2,600 volunteers, school teachers and game wardens who train and certify nearly 70,000 students annually in the department’s hunter education program. As a result of their efforts, Texas enjoys higher participation in hunting and shooting sports, a much reduced hunting incident rate, a higher compliance to game laws and an improved image of hunting and hunters.

Statewide Hunter Education Volunteer Instructor of the Year was José Garcia from Irving and has been a volunteer at the S.A.F.E.T.Y. event. An instructor since 1993, Garcia earned his Texas Hunter Education Hall of Fame Award in 2009 and is credited with over 2,150 students. He is an active huntmaster for the Texas Youth Hunting Program, conducting youth hunts for over 20 years. He has participated in many outreach events including DSC’s S.A.F.E.T.Y. event, held semiannually for 250 youth participating in all shooting disciplines, hunter skills and wildlife activities.

While receiving his award, Garcia said, “I will continue to serve the youth of Texas. It is a great thing we do − getting kids outdoors!”NORTH TEXAS

DSC Life Member Charles Preslar, Garland will enter the Texas Hunter Education Hall of Fame in 2016 and has certified over 1,300 students. He is active in many North Texas outreach events, including an annual event held at the TPWD’s Law Enforcement Academy and DSC’s S.A.F.E.T.Y. event. CT

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Two DSC 100 volunteers recognized for education excellence

The Texas Hunter Education Program has served Texans since 1972 and was mandated in 1998 for those born on or after September 2, 1971. For more information about the program, you can visit the program’s website.

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Instructors Honored at Annual Conference

Dallas Safari Club’s Tracks Across Africa — Outdoor Channel

Hornady’s Dark and Dangerous with Ivan Carter — Outdoor Channel

Jim Shockey’s Uncharted — Outdoor Channel

Trailing the Hunter’s Moon — Sportsman Channel

The Quack Shack — Sportsman Channel

Trijicon’s World of Sports Afield — Sportsman Channel

Under Wild Skies Tony Makris — NBC Sports Outdoors

Dallas Safari Club sponsors the following television programs.

Watch for DSC ads and features each week!

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Comments: I would recommend this hunt to a friend without hesitation. The remote location affected some “comfort aspects” but outfitter maximizes every possibility to ensure a memorable experience.Originally booked as a 15-day hunt, I had luck on the seventh day. Guide Jerry Starkey was totally focused on every aspect of the hunt: a functional and safe camp, locating bears to evaluate, and ensuring I was comfortable and well fed. Outfitter Brent Jones/AAA Alaskan Outfitters provides the complete experience and service. His emphasis on hunter preparation, travel coordination, comfort and equipment in camps and quality staff are as good as I’ve seen in my hunting experience. CT

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

Date: Sept. 24, 2016Location: Greystone Castle, near Mingus, Texas

S.A.F.E.T.Y. Extravaganza for Fall 2016

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

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

HUNT REPORT

Alaska Brown Bear Date: May 10-24, 2016Hunter: Dr. Wayne HottOutfitter: Brent Jones, AAA Alaskan OutfittersGuide: Jerry StarkeyLength of Hunt: 15 daysCost: $24,450Area Hunted: Alaska PeninsulaMethod of Take: Remington 700, .75 H&H; ammo was hand loaded 300-grain Swift A-Frame.Difficulty of Hunt: MediumOverall Satisfaction: Best Ever/Very Good

Wayne Hott and his brown bear

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CLUB NEWS

DSC and DSC Foundation Grant Total Surpasses $5 Million

ver the last five years, DSC and the DSC Foundation have granted more than $5 million for wildlife

conservation, public education and hunter advocacy causes worldwide. Grants for the fiscal year of 2015-2016 came to well over $1 million.

For four straight years, DSC has granted over $1 million in grants for important projects, in keeping with its vision as a society that values wildlife, engages in its conservation and understands and supports the role of well-regulated hunting in the sustainable use of wild resources.

Funded projects range from lobbying Congress for beneficial legislation and bolstering anti-poaching efforts and assisting orphaned rhinos in Africa to renewing life insurance policies for game wardens in Texas.

DSC generates most of these funds from the annual DSC Convention and Sporting Expo held each January. The 2017 event is slated Jan. 5-8 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.

“With the popularity and success of our annual convention, we are able to provide financial assistance to our DSC Foundation, as well as to groups who are on the front lines of wildlife conservation, education and hunter advocacy. These funds go directly to people who are making a difference for wildlife and ensuring the future of hunting worldwide,” said Ben Carter, DSC executive director. CT

Groups funded by DSC and DSC Foundation include:

• Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies

• Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia

• National Wild Turkey Federation

• Conservation Force

• Hunters for the Hungry

• International Professional Hunters Association

• NRA Institute for Legislative Action

• Operation Game Thief

• The Wildlife Society, Inc.

• Zimbabwe Professional Hunters & Guides Association

• Park Cities Quail

• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

• Wildlife Management Institute

• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

• Texas Outdoor Writers Association, Inc.

• Tread Lightly!, Inc.

• Namibia Professional Hunters Association

• Conservation Visions Inc.

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COVER STORY, CONT.

The next day, DSC met with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Director Dan Ashe. We were joined by his top advisors − Bill Woody, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, Bryan Arroyo, Assistant Director, International Affairs, and Tim Van Norman, Chief, Branch of Permits. This meeting that was requested by Allen Moore was designed to get a dialogue moving forward regarding credible animal census data needed for the FW Service to make informed decisions regarding the protection of specific African species. DSC asked Director Ashe how we as a Club can work together to gather data that would enhance the species, and received a number of positive ideas to develop. CT

(center) Congressman John (Judge) Carter (R-TX-31, Round Rock) is joined by (left to right) DSC lobbyists Glenn LeMunyon and DSC Representative Walt Smith, DSC-PAC Director Lance Phillips and DSC Executive Director Ben Carter.

Rep. Randy Weber and wife Brenda, (R-TX-14, Beaumont)

Congressman Don Young (R-AK) with DSC President Allen Moore (left) and DSC-PAC Director Lance Phillips.

A wild game reception was hosted by DSC to foster and continue relationships with Congressional representatives and their staff – part of DSC’s mission for hunter advocacy at all levels of government.

Congressman Don Young (R-AK) receives a donation from the DSC-PAC from DSC Executive Director Ben Carter.


CONVENTION NEWS

Hotel Reservation Reminder

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At 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.)

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], [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

Current ExhibitorsYour booth placement will be sent to you before August 1,

and all booth payments are due in full by August 1, 2016 for the 2017 show.

As a reminder, Freeman is the only authorized provider for DSC. You will receive an email in mid-September with a link to their services, and this link will be posted on our Convention web page as well.

Freeman will never contact you via phone to offer their services. If any other company contacts you, they do not have authorized access to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Any other freight and service company will only be able to drop freight at the loading dock. Freeman staff can deliver it to your booth, but must charge you for their service. This results in double charges for exhibitors. DSC is unable to assist exhibitors in disputing these charges.

rooms by going to our website and following the link via the Passkey system.

Below is a list of hotels where we suggest you book your stay.Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel- (Host Hotel)Hyatt Regency DowntownAloft DowntownMagnolia DowntownAdolphus DowntownHampton Inn & Suites DowntownCrowne Plaza DowntownHomewood Suites DowntownMarriott City Center DowntownWestin Dallas DowntownSpringhill Suites DowntownFairmont DowntownSheraton Suites Market CenterCourtyard Marriott Market CenterFairfield Inn Market CenterHilton Anatole Market CenterHoliday Inn Market CenterFor a map, visit the Convention page at www.biggame.org.

For more information, visit www.biggame.org/convention. We look forward to seeing everyone, Jan. 5-8, 2017 for DSC’s

Adventure, The Greatest Hunters Convention on The Planet™!

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Prospective ExhibitorsAt press time, the show is sold out, and there are no booth

spaces available. If you are already on our waiting list, your information is in our database and is carried over from year to year. If DSC is able to offer you a booth, due to a last-minute cancellation, you will be contacted. The selections are made based on information that was provided on your application.

If you are not on the waiting list and wish to be considered, it is best to visit the website and fill out the application. Be sure to represent your business fully and in its best light on the application itself. No charges are required to be on the waiting list, but DSC cannot consider anyone who has not submitted the appropriate forms in full. Because the Convention department is assisting current exhibitors and donors, the staff will not be able to take applications over the phone, and will not have the ability to “guesstimate” the availability of booth space. CT

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION: Thursday – Sunday of convention help staff the Attendee Registration counter (Day Pass Ticket sales). AUCTION ITEM TRANSPORT: U.C. collect all auction items for the evening banquets and silent auction, and transports them to and from the banquet halls and the convention center. With this committee, you will attend the evening banquets, meet great exhibitors and interact with the winning bidders of the items. BAG STUFFING: Come help stuff corporate sponsor inserts into the attendee/exhibitor bags during one full day at the DSC office (usually the week after Christmas). Or spend an hour or two assisting with attendee bag stuffing during convention.CONCIERGE: We provide info on nearby restaurants, area attractions, service providers, physicians, etc. We maintain shifts of three to four committee members who will staff the booth and be available as “Emergency Staffing.” This is a fun and exciting opportunity for energetic folks who are familiar with our convention and/or know our city and its attractions well. DSC STORE: Volunteers sell DSC logo items to attendees, exhibitors and members. No cash register experience is necessary – we just need good will ambassadors!EXHIBITOR BREAKFAST GREETER: This committee takes breakfast tickets each morning for the exhibitor breakfast hosted at the Omni Hotel. A typical shift is from 7-9 a.m. from Thursday – Sunday. EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION: Register exhibitors and provide information packets. Registration opens Tuesday the week of convention, and is open daily at 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. You get to know the exhibitors well and can make good, lasting friendships. Volunteers will need to devote a half- or full-day per shift. EXHIBITOR WELCOME: Volunteers will be given a group of 8-12 exhibitors who are located next to each other on the floor. You will go to them at your convenience, preferably early Thursday, to introduce yourself as a volunteer, thank them for coming and ask how we can make the show better for them. It’s an important aspect of our culture of hospitality, and very fulfilling.HOSPITALITY – COFFEE CARTS: Pushing coffee carts around for exhibitors and volunteers begins about one hour before convention opens each day.LADIES LUNCHEON: Volunteers plan and organize all aspects of the annual Ladies Luncheon. Through sub-committees, the live and silent auctions are organized, and several raffles, door prizes, favors, table decorations, invitations, donations and sponsorships are administered as well. Great cuisine and wine, short concise meetings and warm camaraderie rule the day. If you can relate, then certainly the Ladies Luncheon committee is for you! LIFE MEMBER BREAKFAST: Volunteers assist with set up early Saturday morning by putting out favors, programs, centerpieces and auction items. Committee members should be DSC Life Members. MEMBERSHIP BOOTH: Volunteers help recruit and sign up new

members. This is a fun way to share your enthusiasm about DSC and to bring new members into the club. MOVE IN / MOVE-OUT (MIMO): The Move-In process goes from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to opening day and will be complete by 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Move-Out begins promptly at 3 p.m. on Sunday, after show closes, and is typically finished by 9 p.m. Sunday evening. As a MIMO volunteer, you will help our Exhibitors unload their trucks and trailers, and help them move their exhibit materials to their booth location. We do not assist in building booths. There is very little heavy lifting – this is a job that anyone can do. On Sunday, we help the Exhibitors pack up. SECURITY: Volunteers are goodwill ambassadors. We interface with exhibitors and monitor all convention hall entrances during move in and move out to verify credentials. Some committee members will patrol parking lots during convention hours. This committee works closely with Dallas Police Department officers. Shifts may range from three to six hours. SILENT AUCTION: Volunteers set up tables in the Silent Auction area and display the items prior to opening day. We meet, greet and register anyone wishing to bid, answer questions and direct bidders to the booths of item donors. After the auction closes, money is collected from the winners and their merchandise delivered to them whenever possible. Shifts are generally two hours, once per day. TRAFFIC: Our volunteers are the patrolmen of the flow of vehicles into and out of the parking area and loading docks during move in and move out. We make sure the trucks, trailers, and cars filled with the exhibitors’ show items can be lined up and unloaded in an orderly fashion at the proper dock door nearest their booth. Once the exhibitor has reached the dock and is prepared to unload, the Move In/Move Out (MIMO) crews take over. We are also charged with trying to keep the parking lot clear during the convention. This means moving any vehicle that is obstructing the flow of traffic or blocking spaces. DSC S.A.F.E.T.Y. EXTRAVAGANZA: DSC’s premier biannual youth event. Shooting, Archery, Field, Excellency, and Trials for Youth is for 125 sixth through twelfth graders from the Outdoor Adventures program and one parent each to experience firearm safety. We need 150 volunteers to help organize and be instructors (shotgun, rifle, pistol, muzzleloader, archery and field exercise).

DSC 100

Volunteer Committees

To volunteer, please contact Crystal Allison, Membership Manager and DSC 100 Coordinator, [email protected], or call (972) 980-9800.


SAVE THE DATE • August 4, 2016DSC 100 Volunteer

Kick-Off PartyDSC Office

13709 Gamma Road, Dallas, Texas 75244

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RELOADING

BY TERRY BLAUWKAMP, RELOADING EDITOR

Weighty Matters

ecently, I inadvertently got some .270 Winchester cases mixed up. I was using R-P brass and got one W-W case mixed in. Sure enough, the first four shots went into a great little group, and the

fifth one dropped low and ruined it. When I looked at the chronometer, I saw that the velocity was 65 fps slower than the first four rounds. That’s why the bullet went low.

In looking at the fired cases, I saw that a W-W case was there, and sure enough, it was the fifth one. Back home, I weighed the cases, and found the W-W to be 11 grains lighter, therefore, it had more internal capacity and producing lower velocity.

So you can see that if one was really to have mixed the extremes, he could have one light W-W case at 189 gr. and one heavy R-P at 202 gr. and have a 13 gr. variation, and that is a bit much.

Just to see what would happen, I did exactly that. I took two cases from each group, one the lightest and one the heaviest, and loaded them all with the same load of 55 grains of AA 3100 and 130 gr Hornady Spire Points. I then fired all 8 shells (slowly) with plenty time between shots, and recorded the results as follows:

The lowest velocity was 2,914 fps, and the highest was 3,033 fps.The real interesting thing was that there were what could be described as two groups, looking like

a Figure-8. The group was 1-inch wide and 2-inches vertical. Obviously the velocity variation was the cause. Of course, no game animal would ever know the difference.

I experimented further with .300 Winchester Magnum cases.The case weights were as follows:

These were all loaded with 71 grains of AA 3100 and 180 grain Speer Hot Cores. The case weight variation here was a low of 243 grains to a high of 254 grains for an 11-grain spread. An 11-grain spread in the .300 Magnum case is not as big a percentage as a 13-grain spread is to the .270 Winchester case is.

I again fired all 8 shots slowly. The lowest velocity was 2,924 fps and the highest was 2,966 fps. There was no perceptible difference in the group shape, and it was 1-1/4 inches.

Does this mean that I can just mix and match to my heart’s content? If looking at the numbers is the criteria, yes it does, although common sense still tells me to separate cases at least by manufacturer.

I just could not resist one more test, so decided to try the .338 Winchester Magnum with its larger bore and less critical bore-to-bullet diameter relationship, so it might be different.

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W-W R-P Federal Federal Nickel189-193 gr. 189-202 gr. 203-205 gr. 204-206 gr.


I took two cases

from each group,

one the lightest and

one the heaviest,

and loaded them

all with the same

load of 55 grains of

AA 3100 and 130

gr Hornady Spire

Points. I then fired all

8 shells (slowly) with

plenty time between

shots, and recorded

the results.

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Feel free to write anytime with questions to [email protected]

Case weights were as follows:

As you can see by the above weights, there is considerable variation and the Federal brass was certainly the most consistent.

At this point, I took two cases of each kind, one heavy and one light case from each group, and loaded them all with this gun’s particular favorite recipe a 200-grain Speer Hot Core bullets with 76 grains of Reloder 19 powder and CCI 200 Primers. The total case weight variation was from a 228 gr. W-W case to 251 gr. Federal Nickel. Whoa, that is a 23-grain spread. Certainly that should produce some interesting results, and they were.

Velocities ranged from 2,888 fps to 2,954 fps, and not as wide as I would have thought. One quirk was that the light W-W case did not give the lowest velocity, but the R-P cases did. Naturally, those heavy Federal Nickel cases gave the highest velocity.

The really great part was in the group all eight shots went into just over an inch. It must be that the larger bore is just not as sensitive to volume changes as the

smaller calibers are.As I have stated before, I hate to put numbers down, as the next 10 tests could

prove these to be different, or prove them dead right. One needs to do a lot of shooting to really know for sure, but what better way to have an excuse to go to the range more often.CT


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Big Game Hunting Books – Africa, Asia, North America. Out of print & new. Visit our website www.trophyroombooks.com for hundreds of books. Searchable by author, title, price, keyword. For suggestions call 818-889-2469. We are America’s oldest and largest dealer in out of print big game hunting books. June/July

ScanTexas is Bullish on DSC and Barcoding! We are a Texas based company offering the leading brands of data collection equipment to streamline supply chain operations. This involves barcode scanning, RFID, wireless systems, mobile computing, and barcode label printing. Owned by Mark and Mary Alyn, DSC Life Members. P: 214-383-5091 F: 214-383-5092 [email protected] June/July

Take your gun cabinet/closet to a new level with custom felt or velvet interiors. We also cover trays/holders so you never have to worry about your gun scraping on wood. We line display drawers for fine pistols, knives etc., and do silver closets. Call for consultation. Sandra Catlett, RTA Inc., 10939 Shady Trail #B-2, Dallas, TX 75220, Phone: 214-351-4870, Fax: 214-351-4958 June/July

Your hunt for the right Realtor is over! 20 Years’ Experience − Certified Negotiation Expert − Senior Residential Specialist − Exceptional Marketing − BHHS Top 13% Agent Nationwide − Residential, Farm and Ranch, Investments. Angie Yates, SRS, CNE, 469-263-4342, Berkshire Hathaway Texas Realty June/July

DSC provides this

section for those

members who provide

business services and

products and wish to

network with other

members. Contact

[email protected] to be

included in this section

or in the Member

Bulletin Board. Rates

are $50 for a two-month

listing (minimum).We expect only the best ethical conduct from members and reserve the right to refuse or discontinue any advertising for

any reason. DSC is not responsible for business transactions between its members or other entities contacted as the result of advertising in its publications.

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Hailey Ranch near Abilene, TX

September 2 & 3 2016 Open to all Members and Non-Members

MEMBER ACTIVITIES

HURRY! This event will fill quickly. We will be the first group to hunt this season! The sunflowers are growing and there are already doves in the fields!

Price for Adult Hunter $210, Youth (12-17) $110, Non-Hunter $95Included live entertainment Friday evening, dove cleaning and non-

alcoholic beverages.Schedule

Friday afternoon hunting (arrive by 4 p.m. for placement, after hunt, dinner and entertainment.

Saturday morning hunting, 5:30 a.m. coffee at pavilion; 6 a.m. placement, 9 a.m. brunch at pavilion Hotel Reservations

A 50 room block has been reserved at the Whitten Inn at I-20 and Exit 288 (FM351). A special rate is offered for single or double occupancy. Call 800-588-5050 for reservations and mention Hailey Ranch Hunting Group to receive our reduced rate. CT

Dove Hunt


WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSDan Guin ..................................................Mark JonesJohn Napolitano ......................................... DSC StaffChris Sheriff ...................................... Rebecca EvansRon Yates ..................................................... DSC Staff

CORPORATE MEMBERSHunter Harrelson ....................................Gary YoungRay Harrelson ..........................................Gary YoungJesse Ryder .............................................Gary Young

LIFE SPONSOR MEMBERSAndy Albright ......................................... Chad MilnerStan Gerdes ............................................Mark LaRueJosh LaRue ..............................................Mark LaRue

LIFE SPONSOR SPOUSAL MEMBERSSamantha LaRue Gerdes .....................Mark LaRue

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSMichael Knox .............................................. DSC StaffJustin Cawood ............................................ DSC Staff

SPONSOR MEMBERSNolen Boe .................................................... DSC StaffLarry Conn ...........................................Sean McNelisJonathan Delmer ....................................... DSC StaffJody Garrett ................................................ DSC StaffKyle Larsen .......................................Corey LehmannMark McHenry ........................................... DSC StaffJeffrey Powell ............................................. DSC StaffChad Reithmeier .............................. Tom HumphriesDavid Rickey .................................Craig BoddingtonFrank Sanders ......................................Nate HeinekeKenneth Tucker .......................................... DSC StaffJim Ward ..................................................Terry StoneTravis Cain ....................................Cameron Kuenzer

Kyle Graham ................................................ DSC StaffJake Harvey .................................Cameron KuenzerCharles Maynard ..................................JC Martin IIICory Mays.........................Charles “Mac” McClureAlexander Wells ............................Brent KarringtonRandall Ziegenhagen ........................ Matt Bleakley

SPOUSE SPONSOR MEMBERSKay Cherry ................................................... DSC StaffDoreen Garrett ............................................ DSC StaffMarcy McHenry ......................................... DSC StaffMarcel Napolitano ..................................... DSC StaffJessica Mays ...................Charles “Mac” McClureHeather Wilkinson ........................Brent Karrington

New Member Sponsor New Member Sponsor New Member Sponsor

For more information and/or to register, please contact Charles Preslar (972) 270-8688

Class Dates for 2016August 20 & 21October 22 & 23

Every hunter (including out-of-state hunters) that is born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, must successfully complete a Hunter Education Training Course. Minimum age of certification is 9 years of age. Course is one full day, with lunch break.

Classes are held at the Bass Pro Shop in Garland, Texas

TEXAS HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE

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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 SALE

.357 Mag. Colt Python Hunter 8-inch barrel with factory-installed scope. This is one of the limited series colts made in the early 1980s, never been fired! $5,000, or best offer. Contact Raj at 713-252-0763 or 832-717-6666. July

Dakota Meyer Medal of Honor Limited Edition 1911 in 45 ACP – Carbon steel frame with integrated tactical light rail, integrated mag well, Kart barrel, full-length stainless-steel guide rod, ambidextrous safeties, straight eight night sight consists of a tritium dot in the front and a slightly smaller tritium dot in the rear, which glow in the dark, finish is DLC coating (Diamond-Like Carbon), low-reflection black finish that is impervious to rust, wear, and chemicals. $2,500.00 Please contact [email protected]. July

Left-Handed 30-378 Weatherby Mag – Mark V Accumark – Accubrake: 28” stainless barrel, black Monte Carlo composite stock with matte gel-coat finish, and spider web accents. World’s fastest 30-cal. cartridge at over 3,500 fps. Two consecutive serial numbered rifles, numbers upon request. New in box, never shot. Can be sold together or separate. $2,600 each. Contact Spencer at 214-662-4963 or [email protected]. July

Proof Research left-handed 300 WSM. NIB. Sub 1/2-inch MOA. Carbon-wrapped barrel for high accuracy and very light weight. Great mountain gun for sheep, goat, or mule deer. Swarovski Z6 HD 5X30X50 scope. Custom travel hard case. Contact Jim at 214-676-6560. July

Misc. Ammo – 29 rounds of 300 win mag, $20; 108 rounds of 7mm, $65; 40 rounds of 32 auto, $10; 20 rounds of 30-40 krag, $20; 18 rounds of 32 win special, $20; and 14 rounds of 348 win, $15. Please email [email protected] or call 214-878-1877. June

.12 Ga. Benelli Super Black Eagle 3.5-inch chambered automatic shotgun; SN U300327, in black matte finish with 28-inch barrel with modified, full and improved cylinder chokes; less than 400 rounds have been fired through barrel; no signs of wear on piece. Sale price $1,095. Shipping costs will be added to sale price. Can provide photos, if desired, to potential purchaser. Contact Joe Ring at 601-445-3200, 601-660-1035 or [email protected]. May

.20 Ga. Weatherby Regency over & under shotgun; SN R07424; has blond to dark stock and fore grip; nickel plating around receiver, and gold trigger and fore grip release pin; has several scratches on stock, particularly

near point on butt caused by gun case wear; 3-inch chamber, 28-inch modified and improved cylinder barrels and has a Weatherby recoil pad. Approximately one (1) case of shells fired through barrels. Has been sitting in gun case and safe for many years. Sale price $1,500. Contact Joe Ring at 601-445-3200, 601-660-1035, or [email protected]. May

Custom Shop “C Grade” Remington 700 6mm – Beautiful tiger-stripe stock, rosewood and white line embellishments; metal has fine polish and high luster bluing. Original Leupold 2-7 scope. A real showpiece and a fine shooter. Asking $1,875. Serious inquiries contact [email protected]. May

T/C Encore with Black Thumbhole Stock. Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 scope on 26-inch .25-06 slightly used barrel. Also included is a 24-inch .243 barrel, iron sights, but drilled and tapped. Asking $850 for the set. Will not break set. Contact [email protected]. May

Tikka T3 Left-Hand Stock (unused) with Virgin .308 Win Barrel. No action. Asking $65. Contact [email protected]. May

VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT AND GEAR

Holland & Holland Shotgun Cleaning Kit – purchased at London store several years ago, never used and been in gun closet all this time; just like new. This unique cleaning kit contains: a nylon cleaning rod, nylon snap caps, brush, mop and jag, brass oil bottle, cleaning patches, rangoon oil and a selvyt cloth in a presentation wooden box. Sold today online for $465. I will take $400 for it. You can see it at hollandandholland.com/product/shotgun-cleaning-kit/ Contact [email protected]. July

HUNTS WANTED/FOR SALE/AVAILABLE

Dove Hunters Needed – Looking for up to six responsible dove hunters for a 2016 dove season lease in Palo Pinto County, Texas, approximately one-hour drive from Fort Worth. The season this year is 90 days long, up from 70 days in years past. Sunflowers and stock tank. Proven lease. Last four seasons have been good to excellent. $200/gun. Call or email Ric Panzera at 214-505-0884 or [email protected]. July

Hunting Lease Wanted: Looking for a hunting lease (management animals) within a reasonable distance from DFW. Have young kids that I would like to continue to introduce to the outdoor life. Desire larger property, allowing for hiking and diverse game. Exotics and overnight capability a plus. Email David Simpson at [email protected]. June

Hunting Lease Wanted – Experienced DSC member interested in joining deer- or duck-hunting lease within two hours of DFW Metroplex. Please contact Dewey Dalton Sr. at 214-343-7400. May

Hunting Lease Wanted – Group of 10 experienced hunters looking for deer lease within two and a half hours of DFW Metroplex. Group has own blinds, corn, and protein feeders. Group prefers at least 1,000 acres. Would consider any property with or without lodging; several have trailers. Please call 214-536-9549, or email [email protected]. May

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HUNTING PROPERTY/REAL ESTATE

Trophy Hunters’ Dream Estate: Custom trophy room 28’x40’ with 20-foot ceilings, wet bar, built-in gun cabinets, and stone fireplace. At 6,700 square feet, this 5 bedroom and 4.5 bath sits in a heavily treed, gated community in Keller, Texas, on 1.3 acres. MLS #13352352. $975,000. Contact Teresa Hill @ DFW Dream Team 682-802-1719. June

MISCELLANEOUS

Ducks Unlimited “Airborne” & “Airborne II” Bookend Sculptures by Clark Schreibeis. “Airborne” sculpture is one bookend, and “Airborne II” sculpture is the other bookend. Excellent condition. Asking $40. Please email for pictures at [email protected] or call 214-878-1877. June

Ducks Unlimited $5 Duck Stamp Pictures: (1) 1999 Ducks Unlimited $5 Duck Stamp Picture; (1) 2001 Ducks Unlimited $5 Duck Stamp Picture; and (1) 2002 Ducks Unlimited $5 Duck Stamp Picture. All in perfect condition. Each picture has four $5 Duck Stamps and a matching gold-color metal stamp. All are matted and framed. Size is approximately 11” tall x 9 ¼” wide. Asking $25 each. Would like to sell as a set. Please email for pictures at [email protected] or call 214-878-1877. June

Framed Duck Prints: cinnamon teal duck print framed picture (1); green winged teal duck print framed picture (1); and canvasback duck print framed picture (1). Prints are old but still in very good shape and colorful. Framed size is approximately 13 ¾” tall x 17” wide. Asking $35 each. Would like to sell as a set. Please email for pictures at [email protected] or call 214-878-1877. June

Holland & Holland Glass Paperweight. $25. Please email for a picture at [email protected] or call 214-878-1877. June

Seeking Protagonist for a Hunting Documentary – No documentaries have been made that give a voice to hunters, and this is what we aim for! We’re already working with PHASA and a PH, and we need a hunter going on a lion hunt in South Africa in 2016. Please contact [email protected] for additional information. June

White Rock Lake Wood Duck Photograph taken by Jack Smith. 13” tall x 19” wide. Originally paid $50 at Wild Birds Unlimited. Still in original packaging. Asking $25. Please email for picture at [email protected] or call 214-878-1877. June

Wood Duck Print “Murky Waters” by Justin Sparks. Signed and Numbered 1522/3300. Size of print is 14” tall x 19” wide. Unframed but still in good condition. Asking $25. Please email for picture at [email protected] or call 214-878-1877. June

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DSC 100 NEWS

Are you a DSC 100 volunteer? Do you plan to volunteer for our Adventure Convention in 2017?

Each year, we display photos of the DSC 100 volunteers in the Convention issue of Game Trails, with a caption of 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, committees and a short caption. Call 972-980-9800 for more information. CT

Volunteer Photo Deadline for Game Trails October 1, 2016

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 EVENTSJuly 21 Monthly Meeting Austin Ranch at Hilton DFW Lakes 1800 Highway 26E, Grapevine, TX 76051 August 4 DSC 100 Volunteer Kick-Off Party DSC Headquarters

August 9 Reloading Seminar DSC Headquarters

August 11 Conservation Society Happy Hour Truluck’s Seafood and Steak 2401 McKinney, Dallas, TX 75201

August 18 Monthly Meeting Doubletree by Hilton Dallas Near the Galleria 4099 Valley View Lane, Dallas, TX 75244

August 20 Summer Fun Shoot Elm Fork Shooting Sports

September 2-3 DSC Dove Hunt Hailey Ranch

September 10 CS Dove Hunt Waxahachie, TX

dsc 2nd annual congressional reception and silent auction

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