NAPHA Press Release – Lion Hunt Campaign
NAPHA recently released their statement on the hunting of lions. “It is rather a shame that the Namibian public, by choice, would preferably support one animal instead of its National Policy in encouraging balanced land use for ALL Namibians.” For the full statement, please follow the link below. NAPHA Press Release – Lion Hunt
Black Rhinos Taking Back Old Range
A group of eastern black rhinos have been moved from South Africa to Akagera National Park in Rwanda, ten years after the last one was observed there. Ten have already made the move, and another group will also join them in the coming weeks. Until around 50 years ago, there were several dozen black rhinos […]
Countdown to DSC 2017 Convention Begins
The biggest hunting, sporting and conservation showcase in Texas is just three months away. The DSC Convention and Expo returns to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and Omni Hotel in Dallas Jan. 5-8, 2017. Sportsmen and women are invited to be a part of another record-breaking event to help support conservation, education and hunter […]
Weishuhn Inducted in Muy Grande Hall of Fame
Larry Weishuhn, known throughout the outdoor world as “Mr. Whitetail” was recently inducted into the Muy Grande Hall of Fame in Freer, Texas. Weishuhn, a native Texan, has for years been been one of the world’s most recognized wildlife biologists, outdoor writers, and outdoor television show personalities. Being instilled with a love of the outdoors […]
DSC Opposes Kenya Ivory Burning as Rally Cry Against Poachers
DALLAS – In light of this weekend’s burning of $105 million of ivory by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, DSC holds steadfast in its long-term opposition to the destruction of ivory as a means to combat poaching. The recent burning of confiscated ivory and rhino horn was the largest in history and was burned in an effort […]
February Monthly Meeting Featuring Dave Fulson
Don’t forget! The February monthly meeting, featuring Dave Fulson of Safari Classics Productions, is next Thursday, February 18th, at Gleneagles Country Club! For more information or to RSVP, please visit the event page here.
African Lion Conservation Crippled by USFWS Ruling
BY BEN CARTER, DSC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR In a year when the vocal anti-hunting minority was as loud as it was uninformed, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is going against its own proven conservation policies and those of foreign countries in an effort to appease anti hunters at home. The end result is severe crippling […]
DSC Sets New Records for Attendance, Fundraising at 2016 Convention
DALLAS (Jan. 21, 2016) – Attendees from around the world, united in their appreciation for wildlife and hunting’s crucial role in conservation, helped the 2016 DSC Convention continue its record-breaking ways with more than 51,000 attendees during the event’s four-day run. Inside the convention center, 1,035 exhibitors and 1,850 different exhibits filled more than […]
Tornadoes Impact Dallas Area
From The Associated Press: “Tornadoes that swept through the Dallas area caused substantial damage and at least 11 people died either from the storm or related traffic accidents. Dozens of people were injured in the storms as well. The full extent of damage in Texas isn’t yet known, though it stretched over about a 40-mile-long […]
John Rigby & Co. takes Corbett tour to Dallas Safari Club
London gunmaker John Rigby & Co. is set to continue its world tour of Jim Corbett paraphernalia at next month’s Dallas Safari Club convention, taking place 7-10 January 2016 in Texas. The cult rifle brand recently acquired Corbett’s .275 Rigby bolt-action rifle that was presented to him for killing the dreaded ‘man-eating tigress of Champawat’ […]