Springing Forward – President's Message May Issue
Welcome to May! Last month, I talked about the glimmer of light at the end of the COVID tunnel. Today, that light is even brighter. By the looks of my social media feeds and text messages, many of you had tremendous spring turkey seasons, and others are practicing your social distancing by dipping a hook […]
Is Hunting Conservation?
As you have probably noticed, we heavily promote the idea that hunting is conservation. It seems, to me, to be a concept beyond question. Somewhat surprisingly, there are some within the ranks of hunters, and many from the ranks of anti-hunting ideologues, who dispute the assertion. Similarly, we believe that hunters are conservationists. Again, that […]
Do Feral Dogs Threaten Argali?
Argali are the largest wild sheep on the planet. Inhabiting areas ranging from the Gobi Desert to the Himalayas, these massive mountain ungulates are prized by hunters seeking high adventure. However, a study conducted in the Ikh Nart Nature Reserve in Mongolia shows the lowest of predators threatens these great animals.
Reloading with Terry Blauwkamp
TV Show Observations
A Bird City Tradition
Like many other hunters, my annual hunting calendar is filled with a variety of different adventures. Depending on my success in the draw, there is usually a few solo archery elk quests, mule deer or pronghorn hunts in the western states, a family mule deer hunt in western Kansas, hogs and turkeys with friends in […]
Letter From the President: April Issue
Happy New Year! Yes, I know it’s April already, but it’s the start of DSC’s calendar year. And maybe it’s just me, but as we start to emerge from this crazy Covid period, it is actually starting to feel like a new year to me.
OPHAA April 2021 Africa Travel Guidelines
[box] Operators and Professional Hunting Association of Africa (OPHAA) has organized these guidelines for traveling to Africa. All three pages have very useful information on requirements in different countries. Safe travels ahead! Another update with come next month. [/box]
Letter From the President: March Issue
My last article was looking forward in anticipation of our virtual event. I am here to say that we totally underestimated our members and their willingness to support this organization! I will never do that again.
Frontline Foundation Update
Aid for Family of Fallen PH By John Patterson, President Frontline Foundation
2021 Dave Baxter Literary Award Winner
Karen Seginak with her story “Immersion” in Spring 2020 Game Trails