Larry’s Blog: The Aging Outdoorsman or Outdoorswoman
Recently while scanning some “social media”, which I only do very occasionally, I found a photo of an older hunter with a really nice whitetail
Senate Unanimously Passes Significant CSF Priority, ACE Reauthorization Act
Wednesday, the United States Senate unanimously passed the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act (S. 3791), a comprehensive and bipartisan bill that is a top priority
Larry’s Blog: Becoming A Hog Pistoleero!
Looking for a bit of a challenge? Might I suggest hunting wild hogs with a handgun and more specifically doing so with a Taurus Raging
RMEF Honors Stemler as Conservationist of Year
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation presented longtime biologist, avid hunter and RMEF life member Casey Stemler with the Conservationist of the Year Award at its
2024 DSC Photo Contest Now Open
The Photo Contest is open to DSC Members of all ages on May 1, 2024. Amateur photographers only, please. The 2024 Photo Contest will close
Larry’s Blog: The Never Give Up Buck
Did you ever see a “good” buck on your way to camp, or, in a trail camera photo then hunted him in that immediate area
DSC Big Bore Shoot a Booming Success
DSC held one of its signature annual events last weekend – the 2024 Big Bore Shoot. Close to 30 shooters arrived early at the private
GOABC Awards DSC’s Mike Wilmot the 2024 Fair Chase Award
DSC Great Lakes Chapter President Mike Wilmot was recently recognized by the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia as their 2024 Fair Chase Award Recipient.
House Passes Robust Recreation Package, Led by CSC Co-Chair Representative Westerman
Yesterday evening, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6492, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE Act), on a voice vote, a clear sign
Larry’s Blog: Planning
It may be Spring, and your thoughts are upon calling in a gobbler, hunting black bear, or if you’re truly fortunate heading to the southern
Larry’s Blog: The Copper Sky
“Not unlike the shine and hue of a newly minted penny!” came the voice from beneath a worn and worn well brown felt hat. “Spect
Governor’s Big Game License Coalition Allocates $1.8 Million for Conservation Projects
The Wyoming Governor’s Big Game License Coalition finalized its 2024 project funding and will allocate $1.8 million for Wyoming wildlife conservation projects. A total of
DSC’s Communication Regarding Recently Announced Outdoor Event in Dallas 2025
With the recent announcement of a new outdoors-type event in Dallas in January 2025 that is on the same dates as the DSC Convention in
Meanwhile Back in West Texas
I was glassing 13 bucks gathered around the “deer feeder.” A buck with extremely darkly stained hocks from his tarsal glands to his ankles, indicating
Hornady Sponsors Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors
Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors announced that Hornady has committed to sponsoring their mission to engage youth with opportunities to hunt and fish. Pass
Statement from the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies on the Introduction of the America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act
Today, Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources and 2023 DSC Bull Elephant Award winner, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR), introduced the America’s Wildlife Habitat
Arkansas Late Winter Mallard Estimates Remain Lowest in 15 Years
In the final aerial survey of the 2023-24 waterfowl season, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists estimated a Delta mallard population that was more than
Larry’s Blog – Evolution …
Well not really evolution…unless one accepts the definition as “the process of developing.” Then yes, there is evolution, staring at age 6 and evolving to
DSC Announces Carolina Foundation Chapter
DSC is happy to announce the newest chapter to its growing Chapter system – the Carolina Foundation Chapter. Based in Charlotte, NC, Chapter President Tim
Larry’s Blog – Last Minute
Years ago, back when I was hunting a lot with an inline muzzleloader, a Knight MK85, thanks to the rifle’s creator, Tony Knight, I often
DSC Welcomes Mid-Atlantic Region Chapter
DSC is thrilled to add another group to its roster of Conservation-minded Chapters – the DSC Mid-Atlantic Region Chapter. “We have another great addition to
Revisiting an Earlier Time
“Daddy, can I borrow you .30-30 this afternoon, if I get the animals fed and still have time to hunt before dark?” “If there’s time!”
Steve Hornady Is Honored with NSSF Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award
The Firearm Industry Trade Association, today presented its highest honor—the Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award—to Steve Hornady, President of Hornady Manufacturing Company, a company known
DSC Announces New Tennessee Foundation Chapter
DSC is proud to announce the newest Chapter to the ever-growing Chapter system: The DSC Tennessee Foundation. The new Chapter’s mission statement aligns perfectly with
Majority of Europeans Approve of International Hunting
New Survey Sheds Light on European Acceptance of “Trophy” Hunting – 77% Approve or Neutral BRUSSELS – JAN. 24, 2024 – A coalition of international
Something Old … Something New!
I recently queried Phil Massaro, the editor of GUNS DIGEST, about an article regarding some of the rifles, shotguns, handguns and muzzleloaders I have used
2024 DSC Convention Recap – Thank You!
The 2024 DSC Convention & Sporting Expo held Jan. 11-14 in Dallas, Texas was a massive success for attendees, DSC Exhibitor Partners and worldwide Conservation!
Jeff Crane, President and CEO of Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Named 2024 HSCF Conservationist of the Year
Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is pleased to announce Jeff Crane, President and CEO of Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), has been recognized as the 2024 Houston Safari Club
Hornady Booth #4413 at Dallas Safari Club Convention
Hornady® will be attending the Dallas Safari Club Convention, January 11-14, 2024, at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, TX in booth #4413.
An Old Friend and Something New
“Jim, we need to plan a whitetail hunt for this fall. Are you interested in coming back to Texas?” I asked thinking I already knew
American Outdoor News December Edition
Please click here to read the latest issue of American Outdoor News. Thank you.
Pressure and Persistence
It was the last few days of the 2022/2023 whitetail deer season. Thankfully Texas’ Managed Land Deer Permit (MLDP) allows hunting deer until the last
CSC Leaders Sen. Boozman and Rep. Graves’ Duck Stamp Modernization Act Passes Congress
Building upon the previous Senate passage, moments ago, the House of Representatives passed the Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023 (S. 788), a bipartisan bill to
EP: 204 Internationalsportsman.com’s Jeremy Mallette Africa Adventure
Jeremy Mallette, creator of the extremely popular www.internationalsportsman.com website which keeps outdoor enthusiasts informed regarding all things having to do with hunting and fishing, as
EP: 203 Greg Simons; Conservationist, Hunter, Outfitter and Now Book Author
Greg Simons has long been a friend, occasional hunting partner, wildlife biologist and owner of Wildlife Systems one of the Southwest best and finest hunting
Silencer Central Supports Bill to Redirect Tax Stamp Revenue for Conservation
Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, has rallied behind a groundbreaking bill introduced in Congress on November 9, 2023, which aims to redirect tax stamp