Crushing Ivory: (Hopefully) Not Our Best Warfare

By Ben Carter, Executive Director This op-ed was distributed in June to news outlets as a response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s ivory crushing event in New York on June 19. From time to time, I will publish an op-ed on behalf of DSC in order to shed some light on current issues […]

2015 DSC Photography Competition Winners

    Here are the winners of the 2015 DSC Photography Competition. Congratulations to all that entered. This competition was sponsored by Hornady. Chair – Tim Sharp Judges:  Tim Sharp, Robert Hart and Ron Heflin CLICK HERE for more info  

Constitutional Right to Hunt, Fish, Spend

By Ben Carter, Executive Director Dallas Safari Club Hunting and fishing are more than just traditional lifestyles or weekend hobbies in Texas. They’re an economic force. Consider current statistics: 7 million people hunt or fish in Texas – more than the population of Houston (2.1 million). $4.1 billion is spent annually on hunting and fishing […]

Myths and Facts About ‘Trophy Hunting’

What is a trophy? Ask 10 hunters and you may get 10 different answers. To a newbie, a small whitetail is a trophy that will always hold a distinctive place in the hunter’s memory. Another hunter might give trophy status to any mature animal that symbolizes unforgettable adventure in an unforgiving place, or with a […]