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YPG CRAWFISH BOIL
Funds Raised for Bristol
Bay Conservation
Lisa Stabler
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n May, 250 or so Dallas Safari Club friends and
family gathered once again at the Barley House, near
SMU, for the 6th Annual Crawfish Boil, hosted by
the DSC Young Professionals Group.
Crawfish Boil event co-chairs Lisa Stabler and
Wyatt Abernethy are thrilled to announce that the
proceeds from this year’s crawfish boil will amount
to a grant of $5,000 to the Sportsman’s Alliance for
Alaska’s Save Bristol Bay campaign. Scott Hed, the
Alliance director, was on hand for the festivities and
spoke to the group about the effort to protect one of
the planet’s most lush habitats for fish and game.
(left to right) Scott Hed, director of the Sportsman's Alliance for Alaska,
spoke at the 6th Annual Crawfish Boil, co-chaired by YPG'ers Wyatt
Abernethy and Lisa Stabler. Proceeds will go to benefit the Save Bristol
Bay campaign.
Cameron McCay and Evan Purvis
UPCOMING Monthly Meetings
RSVP to DSC Office at 972-980-9800
or [email protected]
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JULY 18
MONTHLY MEETING
and James HiSteve Miller, Cameroon Forest Hunts,
Westin Stonebriar Hotel, Frisco
Cocktails, 6:00 p.m. – Dinner, 7:00 p.m.
$35 ($40 after July 15)
AUG. 15
MONTHLY MEETING
Rod Wooley Africa’s Tiny Ten, Hilton Dallas/
Park Cities Hotel
Cocktails, 6:00 p.m. – Dinner, 7:00 p.m.
$35 ($40 after Aug. 12)
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Letter from the PRESIDENT
THE NEXT GENERATION
By John Patterson
M
y 13-year-old grandson, William,
is going to spend some time this
summer with Pam and me as
soon as camps and other extracurricular
activities are over. We were talking on the
phone recently, and I asked him what he
wanted to do while he is here in Dallas. I
know he had already been thinking about
this because he immediately rattled off
all he had in mind − Elm Fork to shoot
sporting clays and rifles, the deer lease
to shoot hogs and varmints, Cabela’s to
check out new gear for hunting season,
and fishing and shooting turtles at Pam’s
mother’s farm in Central Texas.
I suppose my grandson is typical of
the profile of the sons, daughters and
grandkids of most DSC members. He is
fortunate to have opportunities that most
kids don’t have these days. He has been
exposed to guns, hunting and the
outdoors since he was a toddler. He has
inherited an interest in hunting that has
been passed down through several
generations. He is part of the next
generation but, unfortunately, he is not
typical of a youth in the next generation.
This raises the question. What must
we do for the next generation, those who
have not had opportunity or exposure to
the outdoors? They are the underserved
members of the generation who will be
influencing and making decisions about
HIGHLIGHTS in this issue
Convention Hotel Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hunt Report − Hopkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hunt Report − Hott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Obituary − James Besaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Obituary − Roger Harrington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Reloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Gallery of Artists Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Photo & Trophy Competitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
DEF News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DSC 100 Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Capstick Nominations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Summer Fun Shoot Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
the future of hunting, wildlife conservation and preservation of wild places. The
answer is simple: we must devote time
and money to educate them and to
cultivate that interest.
Dallas Safari Club made youth education a major part of its mission when it
was founded 32 years ago. It has been a
steadfast annual financial supporter of
Dallas Ecological Foundation’s acclaimed
program Outdoor Adventures, which has
educated thousands upon thousands of
Texas middle and high school students.
It also holds its semi-annual youth
S.A.F. E.T.Y. event that gives students an
opportunity to practice what they learned
in the classroom. DSC has also made
hundreds of thousands of dollars in
direct grants to like-minded organizations
throughout the country that provide
educational opportunities and outdoor
equipment for youth. The bottom line?
For the best chance at creating a next
generation that cares and will make
informed decisions about wildlife and the
outdoor life, they must be an educated and
experienced generation. I am confident the
future is bright as a result of the ongoing
efforts of DSC. I am proud to be doing my
part as I know you are. Everyone, mark
your calendars for Sept. 21, our next
S.A.F. E.T.Y. event.
In closing, I know I am very fortunate
to have a grandson who prefers spending
part of his summer vacation with his old
granddad sharing our common interests
instead of hanging out with his friends. I
don’t know if I will get all the things
marked off William’s list while he is
staying with us but I guarantee you I will
do my best. I can’t wait!
Have a good summer.
John Patterson
President, Dallas Safari Club
CAMP TALK PRODUCTION STAFF
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Jay Ann Cox, Ph.D, Editor in Chief
Roberta Owens, Membership & Circulation Manager
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Roberta Owens, Membership Manager
Scot McClure, Education Coordinator
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For advertising opportunities and rates, contact
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OFFICERS
John Patterson, President
Chris Hudson, President-Elect
Allen Moore, Immediate Past President
Rod Wooley, Secretary
Lisa Stabler, Asst. Secretary
John Eads, CPA, Treasurer
DIRECTORS
2011-2014
Lucy Blachly
Abe Nayfa
David J. Sams
2012-2015
Celia Scott
Greg Oliver
David Price
2013-2016
Jim Tolson
Karl Evans
Andrew Pratt
VICE PRESIDENTS
Wyatt Abernethy
David Allison
Brock Andreola
Christine Bond
Greg Hammons Scott O’Grady
Mark Kielwasser Mark Rose
Steve Miller
Mark Wayne
Tori Nayfa
APHA LIAISON
David Oakes
DSC-PAC CHAIRMAN
M. Lance Phillips
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY
Steve Weinberg
Generations – Convention 2014
Brock Andreola, Chair
Mark Kielwasser, Co-Chair
Tori Nayfa, Ladies Luncheon Chair
Yvonne Miller, Ladies Luncheon Co-Chair
Brooks and Elyse Puckett, Life Member
Breakfast Chairs
Steve and Libby Maus, Life Member
Breakfast Co-Chairs
Dallas Safari Club
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Dallas, TX 75244 USA
Phone 972-980-9800
Fax 972-980-9925
Email: [email protected]
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YPG CRAWFISH BOIL
CONT’D FROM PAGE 1
A silent auction was a new addition to the
event, made possible by the generous sponsors
listed below.
Dustin Clement with Heads or Tails Crawfish
provided over 700 lbs. of the spicy Cajun
crustaceans and Grant Jones and The Pistol Grip
Lassos once again brought the house down with
their great Texas tunes.
The Silent Auction was a big hit this year.
Special thanks to DSC Life Member, Rob Salmeron for donating his time and talents to provide photography service.
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A huge thank you goes out to all the
sponsors, silent auction donors and
bidders, underwriters and patrons for helping make
the 2013 crawfish boil the most successful to date. CT
Grant Jones and The Pistol Grip Lassos
CONVENTION News
HOTEL ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE
Make Your Reservation Today!
2014 Generations Convention
Making your reservation online through the website is very
secure, fast and user friendly. Visit www.biggame.org, click
on the hotel reservations link on the homepage.
ATTENTION: There are several outside travel companies-possible scammers
that have been promoting discounted hotel rate. THESE COMPANIES ARE
IN NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH THE DALLAS SAFARI CLUB. Please use only
Dallas Safari Club links that are provided on our website.
For personal assistance in making your hotel reservation, please
send your request to Marc Bronitt at Connections Housing, DSC’s
official housing company, [email protected] or call
1-855-OUR-DSCLUB (855-687-3725). CT
REVISED LIST OF
PARTCIPATING HOTELS
FOR 2014
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tFairfield Inn Market Center
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Complimentary Shuttle Service will be
provided to all listed hotels.
The Evening Banquets, Ladies Luncheon and Life Member
Breakfast will be held at the Omni Dallas Hotel.
All exhibits will be located at the Dallas Convention Center
connected via Sky Bridge to the Omni Dallas Hotel.
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HUNT Report
LUCK
DRAW
OF
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Matt Hopkins
I
sat at the kitchen table with my brother-in-law, Jerry,
reviewing the Texas Parks and Wildlife hunting
guide. This was Jerry’s first time at putting in for a
Texas drawing and we were putting in together to see
if we could draw at least one of the public hunting
opportunities in Texas. The Texas draw system is not
as extensive as in other western states, but there are
quality hunts available. I have a lease in the Texas Hill
Country, so my primary focus in the draw has been
for pronghorn antelope, mule deer, or a south Texas
whitetail – all of those hunts are very popular with
limited chance of being selected. Jerry and I went
through the available hunts and made our selections.
I then looked at some of the private land draws and
debated putting in for them. I thought, “the money goes
for a good cause,” and added a few.
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Fast forward several weeks, I was going through my
mail and found an envelope from TPWD. It was not the
usual rejection postcard. I opened it and much to my
surprise, I had been selected for the private landowner
hunt in the Panhandle, just south of Dumas. This was
the first year for a donated private land hunt. There were
approximately 1,012 entries for the hunt, and I had been
drawn in the first year.
I stood in shock and then excitedly told my wife
about the drawing. I immediately began planning. I had
never been on a hunt like this before and I only had six
weeks to get ready! I decided this draw system was all
right after all.
One of the contact numbers I was given was for
Joachim (Achi) Treptow, the region’s biologist. Achi
originally hails from Germany. How a German native
became a wildlife biologist in the panhandle of Texas is
another story altogether. Achi was very helpful,
describing the country and the pronghorn population
and he had high hopes for my hunt. Some people don’t
realize that Texas has a huntable population of
pronghorn. There are actually two primary regions of the
state that hold pronghorn: the Panhandle and the TransPecos region. The Panhandle has a healthy population
while the Trans-Pecos’ population has struggled lately
due to a variety of possible factors that the TPWD is
investigating.
The second contact I was given was the landowner,
Herschel Neal. He has traveled and hunted all over the
world and speaks multiple languages fluently. In recent
years, he has turned his attention to philanthropic
activities, including donating the private landowner
pronghorn hunt and a youth hunt.
As I prepared for the hunt, I faced a dilemma. I had
been having issues with my “go-to” rifle. Due to a busy
work and personal schedule, I knew I would not be able
to work out the kinks in time. I opted instead to take a
.300 Winchester Magnum that was a gift from my uncle.
He has long nurtured my interest in hunting and
conservation. Family gatherings are not complete without
looking at pictures of deer from my lease and discussing
hunting adventures. The rifle has tremendous
sentimental value as the stock is made from a walnut
tree that was on the family farm where he and my
mother were born and raised. I made several trips to the
range and was shooting one-inch groups with the rifle. I
had confidence in the setup, which would come in
handy as I prepared for what would likely be the longest
shot of my career.
I made my travel plans and began the drive to the
panhandle. I arrived in the afternoon and met Mr. Neal
at the headquarters to his Las Los ranch. We spent the
afternoon visiting and sharing stories of hunting and
travels. We agreed to meet the next morning at my hotel
and then set off from there to begin the hunt.
We began by driving the roads of the ranch looking
for pronghorn. The terrain was rolling hills with sparse,
short grass. As we crested one ridge, I saw several white
dots on a distant hill. Not sure what I was looking at, I
pulled up my binoculars and confirmed my initial
thought − pronghorn! Although not the first I had ever
seen, the first I had seen when I had a tag and gun in
hand. We glassed the group and determined there were
no bucks and we moved on. We covered a lot of territory
the first morning, each ridge and hill holding the
promise of pronghorn. Before noon, we took a break and
went back to ranch headquarters. After a cup of coffee,
we set back out again. As we came over a hill, I saw
what looked like a white bucket in the distance. This
time, I eased up my spotting scope and found a lone
pronghorn buck, laying on his side, watching us intently,
his white underbelly shining in the sun. A lone buck
held a lot of promise for being a mature animal. We
began a cat and mouse game trying to angle closer to the
buck, and then reversing and angling closer the other
way. The antelope became nervous and began to move
away, but eventually stopped and began feeding. We
continued to angle closer until we could get a good look
at him through the spotting scope. His right side was
outstanding with great length and a nice prong. However,
his left side did not have a prong and appeared to be
thin. The animal was not spooked and after some
discussion, I opted to pass on him. We eased out of the
area and left him to his business.
Later as we came over another hill, Mr. Neal
nonchalantly said, “There’s a group.” Indeed, on a far
hill were the now familiar white dots. As we eased
closer, the group had seen us and began to head toward
a fence line. We were able to get ahead of them and take
a closer look at the group and were able to see there
was a buck in this group. As we glassed them, I thought
this was the buck I wanted to go after. We did more of
the cat and mouse game, angling back and forth trying
to get closer to the antelope. It appeared 200 yards was
the best we were going to get. The last time I ranged
him, he was at 207 yards and was not getting any
closer. It was now or never. I was in a sitting position
and tried to get a solid rest. He was at the front of the
herd and turned broadside as I began a gentle squeeze
on the trigger. The firing of the rifle surprised me, and
the shot felt good. After the recoil, I looked through the
scope and was able to see a large plume of dust and the
herd milling around erratically. I also saw my antelope
was still on his feet. I began working the bolt as he
turned and ran back in the direction of the herd. The
herd was headed back to him, so he turned again to run
with them. As my scope caught up to him, he faltered,
fell to the ground, and lay still. The 150-grain bullet
had passed through both lungs, exited, and had created
the large dust cloud behind the buck.
Author with his “lucky” pronghorn buck
I was thrilled as we came up to my Texas pronghorn. I
posed for a few pictures and began the process of field
dressing him and then quartering him out.
As I headed back to Dallas the following morning, I
couldn’t help but think of how this wonderful opportunity
was made possible by the generosity and dedication of
many people. Mr. Herschel Neal demonstrated his
commitment to conservation by donating this hunt to
TPWD where it generated $10,120 in much-needed
revenue. Achi Treptow made preparations for the hunt.
His work in the region in addition to the work done by
the other TPWD biologists is important. Finally, I never
would have gotten my pronghorn without the generosity
of my uncle − not just by passing on a treasured rifle, but
also by instilling a passion for the outdoors and a desire
for conservation. For those of you contemplating a
different kind of hunt from your normal routine, you can
always try the luck of the draw! CT
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HUNT Report
WAYNE
HOTT
Hott and PH, with Cape buffalo
Date . . . . . . . . . . . . August 12-22, 2012
Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Wayne Hott,
Wichita, Kansas
Outfitter . . . . . . . . . . Garry Kelly Safaris
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cullen Kelly
Length of Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cost . . . . . . . $13,700 (plus buffalo fee)
Area Hunted . . . . . . . Zululand & Natal,
South Africa
Method of Take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rifle
Difficulty of Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . Medium
Species Obtained . . . . . . Cape buffalo,
warthog, Vaal rhebok, jackal
Overall Satisfaction . . . . . . .BEST EVER
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Hott with his Vaal Rhebok
Comments:
I used two rifles, a Remington 700 .30-06 and a Kimber Caprivi .458
Lott. When you hunt with Garry Kelly Safaris, the entire experience
is a highlight. Their personal attention is directed toward every
aspect of the safari − before, during and after. This was our second
hunt with them − the first was for plains game in 2008. We will be
with Garry’s son Sean in Tanzania in 2015. Garry’s other son,
Cullen, was our PH for this trip and all of the “BEST EVER”
comments directly reflect his ability, professionalism and work ethic.
Natasia, the office manager, is prompt and her attention to detail
sets the standard. With GKS, there are no surprises and they deliver
what they offer. My wife Paula accompanied me, and I would
recommend this hunt to a friend without any reservation. CT
OBITUARIES
James M. Besaw, Sr.
B
orn Dec. 13, 1946, Jim Besaw was an avid
fisherman, fishing each year in Canada, Alaska
and most of the lakes in Texas. Jim became a
DSC Life Member in January of this year. He passed
away on June 11, 2013.
Jim had been a volunteer at the past two
conventions, serving as a greeter at the breakfast for
exhibitors and selling tickets. He served in the USAF
for four years, was a State Trooper for the Nebraska
Highway Patrol for 13 years, and was a detective for
Burlington Northern Railroad, retiring after 30 years of
service.
Jim leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Marilyn, his
son, James, Jr., daughter, Jodi, and five
grandchildren.
Friend and DSC member Thomas Nygard says,
“Jim passed away doing what he loved best – fishing
in Canada. May he rest in peace.”
Roger Harrington
R
oger Harrington passed away on Monday, June
10, 2013, in Plano, Texas, at the age of 60.
Born August 31, 1952 in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, Roger had many interests, including
Civil War history, his children’s sporting events, and
hunting. He was a Life member of Dallas Safari Club.
After receiving degrees (B.S. and M.S.) in
engineering, Roger pursued a career as a financial
advisor. He was a loving husband, father and brother
who took pride in being a family man. He is survived
by his loving wife, Catherine Harrington of Plano, two
sons, Drew and Alex, a daughter, Liz, his mother and
a brother. He will be missed by all he knew and loved.
Dallas Safari Club shares the loss of these two good
men, and extends its condolences to the family and
friends. CT
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Traffic Jam
in Wyoming
Magnesium chloride (salt)-treated water,
used for dust abatement by Teton County,
Wyoming during the summer, remains on
the road surface throughout the year and
serves as an attractant that draws bighorn
sheep to the road surface during the
winter months. This gives the public a nonfee opportunity to view bighorn sheep but
is a concern for refuge managers because
of the potential for human/wildlife conflicts.
Photo: Lori Iverson / USFWS
DALLAS SAFARI CLUB
ON TELEVISION
Dallas Safari Club sponsors the
following television programs.
Watch for DSC ads and features each week!
Dallas Safari Club’s Tracks Across Africa —
Outdoor Channel
Boone and Crockett Country — Outdoor Channel
Hornady’s Dark and Dangerous with
Ivan Carter —Outdoor Channel
Jim Shockey’s The Professionals —
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
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What unusual wildlife moments did you capture in photos? Mammals, birds,
reptiles… what did you see “in the wild”? Send in your outdoor and vacation
photos, in JPG, high resolution format, along with a caption telling Camp Talk
how you got the shot. We especially encourage younger photographers to
share! Email [email protected].
S A V E
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S.A.F.E.T.Y. EVENT
COMING SOON!
Sept. 21, 2013
Greystone Hunting Castle
Mingus, Texas
Volunteers Wanted!
If you are interested in being a volunteer,
please contact
Dixie Yeatts, Youth Tri Chair,
[email protected], (972) 980-9644;
or
Scot McClure, Education Coordinator,
[email protected], (972) 392-3505.
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FREE Seminar!
HANDS-ON
HISTORY OF
MUZZLELOADING
Presented by Frank Sweeney
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m.
Seminar 6-8 p.m.
DSC Headquarters
Muzzle loading and primitive firearms enthusiast
and DSC Member Frank Sweeney, will share his
27 years of experience and knowledge with fellow
DSC members during this informal yet informative
evening seminar.
Topics include:
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RSVP to us so we know how many plan to attend.
Dallas Safari Club
13709 Gamma Road
Dallas, TX 75244
972-980-9800 (phone)
972-980-9925 (fax)
[email protected]
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Dallas Safari Club
DOVE HUNT
at the Hailey Ranch
near Abilene
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A 50-room block has been reserved at the Whitten
Inn at I20 and Exit 288 (FM351). A special rate is
offered for single or double occupancy. Call 800588-5050 for reservations and mention Hailey Ranch
Hunting Group to receive our reduced rate.
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RELOADING
A NEW THEORY IN
LOAD DEVELOPMENT
By Terry Blauwkamp
W
hen developing a load for our new rifle, we always
want the best groups possible at the highest velocity.
There certainly is nothing wrong with that idea.
What I have come across on the range is a rifle that would
shoot “anything” very well, if within a specific velocity range.
The rifle used was a brand new Remington Model 700
.300 Winchester Magnum. As long as I did not exceed 2,900
fps with 180-grain bullets, this gun could not care less what
the bullet was, or what powder charge was pushing it.
Usually a rifle will like only one powder and bullet
combination. With this gun, I could use IMR 4831, AA 3100,
Rel 19, Reloder 22, or Reloder 25 with 180-grain Speer BT,
Hornady BT, Hornady Flat Base, or Speer Flat Base bullets,
and it would shoot them all into the same point of impact.
Granted, it took 74 grains of Reloder 25, 72 grains of
Reloder 22, or 71 grains of AA 3100, to achieve a velocity of
almost 2,900 fps, but if I increased the powder charges by
only a grain or two, the velocity would exceed 2,900 fps and
the groups opened right up. When I tried some factory loads,
I got the same results, It must have something to do with the
harmonics of the barrel so the bullets exit the barrel at the
same point of oscillation. That’s right, the barrel is moving
and “whipping” about as the bullet moves though it. It starts
with the firing pin hitting the primer causing ignition, and
then the heat and shock of the powder burning all of which
contribute to the movement of the barrel. I call it “barrel
time.” The bullet spends more time in the barrel when it
exits at 2,875 fps, than it does if it exits at 2,950 fps. There is
a certain sweet spot that, when achieved, solves lots of
problems.
Each rifle is a law unto itself of using different bullets or
powders. One gun may want bullets to exit at 2,900 fps, and
another barrel may shoot better the faster you push them. It
is just another great reason to use a chronograph. Without it,
you are flying blind.
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On a further note about bullets, if you will remember
the “old” Barnes X bullet has long been noted for great
performance on game, but tough to make shoot well.
Seating depth seemed to be the major factor in tweaking out
the best performance with a starting point .050 off the land
and working in and out from there. Barnes then introduced
their new bullet called Triple Shock (TSX), which is made
with relief grooves cut into the bearing surface. I’ve been
shooting them lately in my .270 Winchester and .300
Winchester Magnum and to put it mildly, I’m impressed.
When Barnes introduced their polymer-tipped bullet called
Tipped Triple Shock (TTSX), it looked to me like that we have
the best of all worlds. Now we have a polymer tipped bullet to
give it a sleek profile with a high ballistic coefficient that gives
dependable expansion and will exit the game most of the time.
What is even more fun is that never before have I been
able to take virtually the same load I have been using for lead
core bullets and achieve the same results with the TSX and
TTSX bullets. My .270 Winchester shoots 130-grain Barnes
TSX and 130-grain Hornady soft points, all into the same
group and the velocities are all about the same too.
Give them a try, but do stick to normal rules of starting a
bit under maximum and working up from there. Also, seating
depth was not such a major factor in performance like with
the older X bullets. In fact, the upper relief groove on the new
bullets quite often is the perfect place to use as a cannelure if
you choose to crimp them slightly.
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In the .300 Winchester Magnum, I could seat the bullet
further out to almost the second or middle groove to attain
the right depth. This again is determined by the magazine
length as a Winchester Model 70 does not have as long of a
magazine as a Remington Model 700 does.
In my .338 Winchester Magnum, I found that shooting to
a specific velocity was not nearly as important. With this
gun, bullet weight was more important and it would shoot
virtually all 225-grain bullets into the same group with the
same powder charge.
If you are looking for a new wrinkle in loading data, look
up the data online at www.speer-bullets.com for Speer Deep
Curl bullets, and you will find it shows lower powder
charges than when using conventional Speer bullets. Why?
One can only assume that the Deep Curl bullet has a longer
bearing surface too.
Let me give you another little quirk about loading data
when using Hornady Inter-Bond and Swift Scirocco bullets.
My observation and experience with them says to start 10
percent below maximum charge listed. It seems that these
bullets have a much longer bearing surface so that creates
more pressure. I’ve also found that if I was using IMR 4350
with cup and core Hornady Inter-Lock bullets, I might even
have to switch to a slower powder like IMR 4831 as an
alternative. CT
Have fun, be careful, and write anytime if I can help to
[email protected].
CLUB News
Beneficiary
for GOA Event
The Dallas Ecological
Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
charitable foundation
offering beneficial tax
advantages to
conservation and
education-minded
donors. The Foundation’s
mission is to serve as a
grant and funding
medium for public and
youth education and
wildlife and habitat
conservation programs
worldwide.
To fund and promote
the teaching of outdoor
life skills by conducting
and supporting a wide
range of educational
initiatives, primarily
utilizing our youth
programs.
To fund and promote
the conservation of
wildlife and our world’s
ecology.
To fund and promote
scientific and biological
studies of the wild
animals of the world, in
an effort to provide a
sound basis for scientific
evaluation of the
management of those
animals and their habitat.
To provide funding
and cooperative support
to other charitable,
educational, and
governmental
organizations pursuing
the same or similar goals
of our foundation.
ART SHOW TO RAISE
MONEY FOR DEF
T
he Gallery of Artists will be once again
returning to the Irving Center for the
Arts in Irving, Texas, on Sept. 13-15.
A portion of all sales will benefit the
conservation work of Dallas Ecological
Foundation, a 501(c)(3), and the Irving Arts
Center for their art programs.
Last year, this group raised $6,600 for DEF
during the three days of the show. Jan Martin
McGuire and her husband James Gary Hines II
are well known to DSC as Life Members,
exhibitors, and conservationists, and are
two of the founding members of GOA.
The Galley of Artists is a collaborative
group of award-winning wildlife artists
diverse in medium and unique in style.
They join together in an intimate and
engaging atmosphere at acclaimed exhibit
venues to display and sell original artwork.
McGuire said, “GOA proudly applies the
wealth of its talents, knowledge and passion
by contributing a percentage of its proceeds
toward wildlife conservation efforts, and
welcomes the opportunity to provide
demonstrations and lectures in effort to
support and enrich the educational, artistic,
and conservation missions of each venue.”
Each artist in the group is hand selected
by other members of the group to create a
unique exhibition which celebrates wildlife
– but each utilizes very different styles and
mediums. Most of these artists will be new
to DSC members as they are not exhibitors
at the convention.
“We are all committed to conservation
and this is a way that we, as wildlife artists
James Gary Hines II shows his photo, “Eye on the Prize”
at the GOA show in 2012.
DSC Executive Director Ben Carter, right, offers a few
remarks at the opening of the exhibition.
can give back,” McGuire said. “I have been a
huge supporter of DSC and DEF for many
years and I suggested that they be our
‘conservation’ group for this show. Last year
was so successful the Irving Center invited us
back! Richard Huff, a life member of DSC, is
the executive director for the center so it was
a perfect match.”
Ben Carter, DSC executive director, said,
“I opened the show officially, but then
ended up having so much fun, I stayed all
evening!”
Artists at this year’s exhibit are:
GOA MEMBERS
Jan Martin McGuire – Acrylic Painting
James Gary Hines II – Photography
Sally Maxwell – Scratchboard
Robert Caldwell – Oil And Graphite Drawings
Dale Wieler – Stone Carving
NEW GUEST ARTISTS THIS YEAR
Debbie Stevens – Oil
Roger Martin – Bronze
On Friday, Sept. 13, the invitation-only
gala opening with beverages and hors
d’oeuvres kicks off the weekend show. If you
would like an invitation, please contact
Lynda Rexrode at [email protected] or call
(972) 980-9800. The rest of the weekend the
gallery will be open during regular hours.
The artists will be giving lectures and
demonstrations about their work both
Saturday and Sunday. CT
For more information, visit:
www.thegalleryofartists.com twww.irvingartscenter.com
www.dallasecologicalfoundation.org
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MEMBER News
ANNUAL COMPETITIONS: DETAILS
2014 Photo Competition Details
T
he 2014 DSC Photo Competition is open to Dallas
Safari Club members only. Amateur photographers
only. Categories are: Landscape, Wildlife, Hunter
with Trophy, Angler with Fish, and People.
New this year will be an Overall Grand Prize
Winner, selected from among the category winners.
The prize for this exciting award will be a Nikon
D3100 14.2 megapixel digital SLR camera with TWO
lenses: AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55 mm and AF-S DX
Zoom-Nikkor 55-200 mm.
All entries will be shown during convention.
Winners will be announced at a future monthly
meeting. You may submit up to 10 total entries.
Entries must be submitted on CD or by e-mail. If
submitted by e-mail, subject line should read PHOTO
COMPETITION.
Each photo should be 1 to 2 MB in size, 600dpi.
Please save the image (email or CD) as CATEGORY
FIRST NAME LAST NAME (Example:
LandscapeJohnDoe1 or LandscapeJohnDoe2 or
PeopleSuzySmith1)
Previous winning images cannot be re-entered.
$25 fee per adult member entry, maximum of 10
entries. Entries by DSC youth members aged 18 and
younger are no charge. You may pay by cash, check
or MasterCard, Visa and American Express.
Remember, judging is based on the quality
(impact, composition and lighting) of your photo, not
the quality of your trophy. Entries must be made by
the photographer himself and not the hunter/angler
photo subject.
E-mail photo entries to: [email protected]
DEADLINE DEC. 15, 2013
2014 Trophy Award Competition
“The photos and trophies we collect are merely a representation of
what it took to actually get those photos and trophies…. It is the
hunting experience as a whole, that’s what keeps us coming back
to those campfires.” — Ivan Carter
I
t is in the spirit of celebrating that experience and the
joy of hunting that leads us to celebrate the trophies
taken in the past year. Dallas Safari Club presents
awards to its members once a year. As judged by a
panel of Dallas Safari Club experts, prizes are awarded
for the best trophies by region, size, species and the
hunter's age group.
To enter, contestants should provide the following:
1. Completed Member Trophy Awards Form for each
animal entered. Available on the DSC website under
“Awards” from the home page.
2. A field photo, preferably digital, of you with your trophy
3. $30 entry fee for each animal entered
4. A score sheet for each animal entered
5. B&C scores are admissible for North American game
The %&"%-*/& for submitting completed entries to the
DSC office for the 2014 competition is %&$&.#&3.
If the entries are incomplete or not received by the
deadline, they will be carried
over to next year’s
competition.
Field photos of you and
your trophy will be displayed
in the Trophy Award or
Membership area during the
convention, and winners
will be awarded at an
upcoming monthly meeting
and listed in a subsequent
issue of Camp Talk.
If you are interested in
displaying your actual trophy during
the convention, you should contact the chairman
of the Wildlife Committee a minimum of one week
prior to the convention.
We hope more DSC members will participate in this
year’s trophy awards so we can celebrate hunting
success. CT
Complete rules and forms can be found online at
www.biggame.org. For more information, call (972) 980-9800.
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DEF News
SUMMER
SCHOOL
F
or several weeks each summer, Dallas
Ecological Foundation turns teachers
into students in a series of training
sessions for the Outdoor Adventures
education program. New teachers sit down
with seasoned OA teachers and consultants
to practice the skills they are teaching, and
brainstorm new methods for presenting
the curriculum. Typically, the sessions last
a week with both outdoor and classroom
components as well as workshops with
consultants and experts in outdoor, wildlife,
shooting and survival skills.
Pictured here, Survival Editor for Game
Trails Peter Kummerfeldt presented a workshop in 2012 for 30 teachers at Coppell
High School. CT
(left) Scot McClure, Education Coordinator,
facilitates the teacher training each summer.
Attendees took turns at cutting wood
with a "pocket chainsaw." It works!
Saturating cotton balls with Vaseline makes a reliable fuel
source that can keep in a container for years.
Teachers share
firestarting tips
with Kummerfeldt.
One teacher, upon
request, even tried
starting a fire with
a brand name
tortilla chip, with
mixed results.
Teachers partnered up to build
lean-tos using only tarps and
twine, and what sticks and
rocks they could find.
D•E•F
It was a race to see who could get their shelter finished first,
even though mid-August is not really known for wind and cold.
Kummerfeldt helps a teacher cut a "face hole" in a large
trash bag to make it into a temporary shelter.
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DSC 100
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
B
e sure to save the date for the DSC 100 volunteer meetings. What is this
DSC 100, you may ask?
The DSC 100 has played a crucial role in the success of our annual
convention throughout the years. This army of volunteers began with nearly
100, hence the name. However, over the years, it has grown to 500– 600
volunteers who give 100 percent. Jobs range from bag stuffing to coffee and
hospitality service to move-in/move-out and security. You name the job −
there is a volunteer involved in it!
Why volunteer? You will make new friends, hang out with old ones and
have the time of your life. You won’t believe how much fun countless hours
of hard work can be until you do! Not available for more than a few hours?
That’s ok − join us! There is room for all levels of energy, time and talent. If
you are not sure, you can also just show up at a meeting where friendly
committee chairs may fight over you. (It’s been known to happen!) CT
For more information, contact (972) 980-9800 or visit www.biggame.org.
2013 SCHEDULE
August 1
Kick-off − DSC Headquarters
October 10
2nd Meeting − DSC Headquarters
December 5
Final Meeting − Orvis, Dallas
January 9–12, 2014
Generations, DSC Convention − Dallas Convention
Center
Come to the meetings to volunteer for the show, meet new friends and be
a part of something great! CT
PHOTO
DEADLINE
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
OCTOBER 1, 2013
A
re you a DSC 100 volunteer? Do you plan
Name
to be for the Generations Convention in
Committee(s)
Blurb about photo if it is a snapshot
2014?
instead of a portrait
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 Lea
at [email protected]. Please include your name, committees and a short
caption you prefer. Call 972-980-9800 for more information. CT
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July 30 Deadline
NOMINATE A CONSERVATIONIST
FOR CAPSTICK AWARD
N
ominations are being accepted
through July 30 for a prestigious
award that recognizes significant
contributions to wildlife and habitat
conservation, as well as sustained
commitment to the heritage of
hunting.
The Peter Hathaway Capstick
Hunting Heritage Award is the top
conservation and service award given
by Dallas Safari Club and Dallas
Ecological Foundation.
“If you’re a hunter, you probably
know someone who deserves special
recognition for their efforts in
conservation. There are thousands of
sportsmen, women and organizations
playing major roles in keeping
America’s wildlife populations strong
and habitats healthy. We’d like to hear
their stories,” said Ben Carter, DSC
executive director.
DSC will present the award
during its annual convention and
expo, Jan. 9-12, 2014, in Dallas.
The Capstick Award is named for
the well-known American author
whose defense of hunting and
conservation made him a household
name. Capstick’s widow, Fiona Claire, is a DSC Life
member and is involved in award presentations. Recipients
are selected based on their involvement in education,
hunting, conservation organizations, humanitarian causes,
research, permanent endowments and/
or charitable giving. Criteria are
summarized as follows:
“The objective of this award is to
bring honor and recognition to an
individual, organization or group whose
achievements reveal a sustained and
significant contribution to the
conservation of wildlife and its habitat.
Additionally, the winner will have
shown long-term commitment to our
hunting heritage by pursuing that goal
for the benefit of future generations.”
Nominations can be made via mail
or e-mail. Send to Dallas Safari Club,
13709 Gamma Rd., Dallas, TX, 75244,
USA, or [email protected].
In 2013, the Capstick Award was
presented to John and Chrissie Jackson
of Conservation Force. Conservation
Force is an international consortium of
150 sporting and conservation
organizations. A nonprofit charitable
foundation, it focuses on enhancing
wildlife, wild places and the sporting
way of life. CT
Previous recipients also include
Christiane Underberg of Rheinberg,
Germany; Harry Tennison of Fort Worth,
Texas; the late Baron Bertrand des Clers of France; President
Theodore Roosevelt (posthumously); Dr. Ian Player of Kwa-Zulu
Natal, South Africa; Boone and Crockett Club; Hubert Thummler
of Mexico City; and Dan Pedrotti of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Convention and Expo
FUTURE DATES
Jan. 9–12, 2014
Jan. 29– Feb. 1, 2015
Jan. 7–10, 2016
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DSC TO SPONSOR
BOONE & CROCKETT AWARDS
A
s one of the fastest growing voices in conservation
both at home and abroad, Dallas Safari Club will
sponsor one of North America’s longest-running
celebrations of big game conservation and management −
the Boone and Crockett Club 28th Big Game Awards,
July 17-20 in Reno, Nevada.
The triennial event will be held at the Silver Legacy
Hotel in Reno. It features a public exhibition of World’s
Records, Top 5 trophies and records-book specimens taken
by hunters age 16 and under during the past three years.
“Boone and Crockett began hosting public exhibitions
of big game trophies in 1947,” said Club President Bill
Demmer. “It’s an opportunity for people to see the
trophies that we honor as symbols of America’s
incredibly successful conservation system. It’s a system
led and funded primarily by hunters, but it benefits all
wildlife as well as all citizens who appreciate wildlife and
wild places.”
Ben Carter, DSC executive director, said, “We’re
honored to help build public support for North America’s
model of conservation − and to help carry those success
stories worldwide as examples of what’s possible in any
country that’s supportive of hunting.”
Demmer added, “By sponsoring our 28th Awards, DSC
is helping us spread the word that America’s conservation
system continues to work well today. In fact, most big game
herds are healthier and world-class trophies are more
plentiful now than ever before, thanks to hunters.” CT
DSC SUPPORTS THE WILDLIFE
SOCIETY’S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
D
allas Safari Club has agreed to provide funding to
help sustain the Leadership Institute of The Wildlife
Society through 2013.
Established in 2006, the Leadership Institute provides
training for promising young professionals to develop their
skills as leaders in wildlife science, policy and
management. Because of its focus on the future, it is a
flagship program of The Wildlife Society, a nonprofit
professional organization dedicated to excellence in
wildlife stewardship through science and education.
Both The Wildlife Society and DSC recognize the need
to nurture the next generation of wildlife professionals to
ensure that wildlife management and conservation continue
to provide the abundant wildlife and healthy habitats that all
Americans − hunters and non-hunters alike − enjoy.
Ben Carter, DSC executive director, said, “We want to
support the next generation of outdoor leaders in a
positive way, just as we want to promote a sustainable-use
model of wildlife conservation.”
“We are extremely grateful to DSC for its generous
support of The Wildlife Society’s Leadership Institute,”
said Winifred Kessler, president of The Wildlife Society.
“This investment is a vivid example of DSC’s commitment
to the future of wildlife conservation.”
The DSC funds will help 10-15 young professionals
from across North America enter the Leadership Institute
and participate in a variety of distance-learning and
hands-on projects designed to develop their leadership
skills and introduce them to the inner workings of the
Society. Their six-month training will culminate in
presentations with leaders in wildlife research,
management and education at The Wildlife Society’s
annual conference, to be held in Milwaukee, Wis., in
October.
“Given the challenges that wildlife managers face,
especially in an era of contracting budgets and managing
in the face of climate change, leadership training is more
important than ever,” said Laura Bies, The Wildlife
Society’s director of Government Affairs, which manages
the Leadership Institute. “This training will help ensure
that wildlife professionals have the skills they need to do
their jobs in a changing landscape.”
Founded in 1937, The Wildlife Society (http://
wildlife.org) is a non-profit scientific and educational
association of nearly 11,000 professional wildlife
biologists and managers, dedicated to excellence in
wildlife stewardship through science and education. Its
mission is to represent and serve the professional
community of scientists, managers, educators,
technicians, planners and others who work actively to
study, manage and conserve wildlife and habitats
worldwide. CT
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CLUB News
T
he annual summer shoot was
once again held at Elm Fork
Shooting Sports, and a special
thanks goes to Syracuse Custom
Meats/ Cinnamon Creek for the
lunch. The Lewis Class scoring
yielded the following results.
Congratulations to all the
winners! CT
$MBTT"
1st George Chamblee
2nd Bob Nelson
3rd Bob Scott
2nd Matt Hopkins
3rd Jeff Hughes
2nd Debbie Williams
3rd Camm Eddy
Class B
1st Robert Baxter
Class C
WINNERS
1st Abe Nayfa
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Large assortment of hunting collectibles features many unique and unusual items from
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www.outdoorvisions.com
[email protected]
Top Team
(left to right) Mark Rose, Jack Rother, Reid Donaldson,
Bob Nelson
Top Lady
Dani Wolford
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NEW MEMBER
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NEW MEMBER
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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
SPONSOR MEMBERS
Greg Allyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
Robert Ashton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
David Brainard . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
John Lancaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
Tom Lester, Sr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
Kaegan Mcintruff . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
Brent Morehouse . . . . Hubert K. Wooten
Joel Schafer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
James Yarborough . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
Chris Brito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
Mark Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
Matt Ganic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
Walter Koch, II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
John McGuffey . . . . . . . . . . Mimi Wilfong
Robert Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . Ellen Daniel
Scott Oehrlein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
Eric Pasinisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terri Lewis
Ryan Schuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
Brian Sears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allen Moore
Kelly Shockley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
Debbie Staggs . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Carter
John Ward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
LIFE SPONSOR MEMBERS
John Berry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
W Allen Custard . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
Richard deFay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
Tim McCreary . . . . . . . . . . .Dewey Dalton
Barbara Sackman . . . . . . . . . . . Lori Clem
John Tyburczy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
Alan Sackman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lori Clem
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Convention 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 1
Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 10
SPOUSE SPONSOR
Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 10
Donnie Staggs . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Carter
YOUTH MEMBERS
Zach Ward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
(advertising
and editorial)
Jan.-Feb. (combined issue) . . . . . . . Dec. 10
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS
All other issues 1st day of prior month
Jess de Klerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
Gary Goltz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSC Staff
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FIREARMS & AMMO
Left-handed rifles for sale: $2,500 – Sako L691
416 Rem Mag w/Leopold 1.5x5, 30 mm Tube Red
Dot & Express Sights. $2,175 – Sako A5 Deluxe
338 Rem w/Leopold 30 mm Tube 4x12. $1,900
– Sako custom 7mm STW octagonal barrel w/
Leupold 30 mm Tube 4x12. $1,875 – Weatherby
Mark 5 375 H&H w/Swarovski 1.5x4.5 quick
release scope & Express Sights. $1,600 – Mauser
338 Rem Mag w/Zeiss 3x9 scope mag portal,
Florede checkering. $1,600 – Marlin 93 20 gauge
shotgun over/under w/set of 45/70 over/under
barrels w/iron sights. Call 505-897-9203/505362-0753 or [email protected] for additional
information and pictures. July
Three Dakota Rifles for sale: (1) Dakota Arms
Model 76 Classic in 7mm Rem Mag - SN 24xx –
23" barrel - XXX grade English walnut - ebony tips
- Asking $3,350. (2) Dakota Arms Model 76
Classic in .300 Win Mag - SN 12xx - 23" barrel XXX grade English walnut - ebony tips - Swarovski
Habicht 2.5x10x42 - Asking $4,725. (3)
Magnificent Dakota Arms Safari Grade in .416 Rem
- SN 14xx – 23" barrel - threaded muzzle - XXX
grade English walnut - ebony tips - Swarovski
Habicht 1.5x6x42 Nova scope - Asking $5,875 254-265-0275 June
Ruger #1 Tropical, 416 Rem Mag 24" barrel.
Wood and bluing are excellent, bore is pristine;
less than one box of ammunition shot through rifle.
Three (3) boxes (60rds), Remington Premier Safari
Grade 400 gr Swift A-Frame PTD SP. Asking
$1,350 for package. Stanley McGowen, 817-3413508, cell 817-304-1973 June
Winchester Model 70 Classic Super Express in
416 Rem Mag. Desirable claw extractor. Mfg
1990s in New Haven CT. Accurate and proven on a
cape buffalo. Very good looking condition with no
serious scars or finish issues. Includes Warne
Maxima bases/rings and a sighted-in Burris
Fullfield II 2 x 7 scope. Includes two full boxes of
factory Remington cartridges with 400 grain SAF
bullets plus some empty brass. Buy this outfit and
you are good to go. A bargain at $1,500.
[email protected]. 903-360-0388. June
Mauser Custom .280 Remington from Austria.
Lightweight sporter with American classic lines,
exceptional wood and finish includes octagonto-round barrel with full-length rib. Steel grip cap
and buttplate, double triggers - $4,500. Photos
by request. [email protected] or (406)
212-0344. June
CZ-527 Carbine, fully suppressed in 7.62x39
Russian, with Trijicon Accupoint 1.25x4, 24mm
scope. Suppressor by Dark Horse Arms. Only 12
rounds fired, 4 to sight-in, 8 for 8 hogs. Legal now for
deer in TX. Price with scope $2,200, $1,750 without.
Sold on NFA Form 4. Email for photos: kayakkorner43@
gmail.com, (214) 673-6331. May
Merkel 140-2 .375 H&H Magnum double rifle,
new, $8,000. Lazzeroni Meteor (.416) with 22
boxes ammo, $8,500. Dakota 76 .458 Lott, $6,500.
Shipping extra. Photos by request. kodiak_454@
hotmail.com or (406) 212-0344. May
Rigby (CA) .470 Nitro Express sidelock with
stunning full-coverage engraving by Milani $85,000. Remington Model 7 .350 Rem. Mag. with
laminated Mannlicher stock from Custom Shop $2,000. S&W Class A (full coverage) engraved
Model 60 .38 Special, circa 1980 and
new - $2,500. Photos by request. kodiak_454@
hotmail.com or (406) 212-0344. May
EQUIPMENT AND GEAR FOR SALE
Fly rod and reel: Thomas and Thomas ES 9-foot
4-pc #8 fly rod SN 105-234 with loop model 3 reel,
with line and cases. Ready to go for reds, bass and
other fish of similar size. $595, David Chaney, 214384-2424, [email protected] July
Nikon Prostaff straight body Spotting Scope
16-48 with 65mm lens. NIB. Includes scope with
zoom eyepiece, full-size tripod and case. Also
detachable target sight and sunshade. $225.
Contact [email protected] (940) 367-8142. June
Swarovski Spotting Scope, STS 65 Straight HD
with 20-60 eyepiece. Includes Swarovski Carbon
Fiber CT101 Tripod legs and DH101 Tripod Head.
Used once on the range. $2250. Call Carl, 972523-8815 May
HUNTS FOR SALE/AVAILABLE
European Pheasant Shoot: Need 3 more
shooters (3 couples, or 1 couple if both shoot plus
1 more couple) to fill a European-style pheasant
shooting trip to the gorgeous Chateau Bela in
Slovakia for Nov. 8-10, 2013. Have 5 shooters
now. Can shoot 37 birds/hunter/day. Hunting fields
well-maintained, lots of birds. Bring 2 shotguns.
5755 Euros if 8 shooters; 7020 Euros if only 6. I
have been and welcome your call for more
information on this spectacular trip. See Fall 2010
Game Trails for story. Call Curt at (214) 363-5513.
July
TROPHY HUNTERS Needed to join me on 17,000
acre Pecos County season lease for 2013 and
beyond. Mule deer, whitetail, javelina, quail,
varmints. Camp house, airstrip, water, electricity.
First year MLD program. Not hunted in 2012, only
6 bucks in 2011 and 2010, $2,350 plus whatever
we decide to do about supplemental feeding,
blinds, etc. (two pastures: 11,000 or 6,000 or
both) Plateaus, rolling hills, flats, rugged canyons
− awesome! Randy 361-463-9697, rpiel8@
yahoo.com May
HUNTING PROPERTY/REAL ESTATE
WANTED: established deer lease 4 hours max
from DFW area. DSC Life Member looking for
slot. More than willing to participate in workdays. Would like a year-round lease, with deer,
hogs, turkey, dove. Also known for my
cooking! Contact Alan Vogel, 214-418-0792,
[email protected] June
MISCELLANEOUS
For Sale: Solid Oak Gun Cabinet, holds 10
guns. Double glass doors. Lower part has a
storage cabinet on each side and two drawers in
the middle. All doors and drawers lock. Cabinet is
lighted . Entire cabinet is 75 ½" tall, 41" wide, and
16 ½" deep. It is like new condition. $500. Call
Bob at 214-478-2751 June
For Sale: Tanned life-sized lesser kudu skin with
skull and horns $1900 Contact Don Wall at
[email protected] or 864-423-1063 May
Member purchasing firearms and/or hunting
book collections. Will also trade firearms for luxury
ski condo in Whitefish, Montana. kodiak_454@
hotmail.com or (406) 212-0344. May
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Monthly Meeting – Steve Miller
Cameroon Forest Hunts,
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YPG Hosted Rangers Game,
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DSC 100 Kick-off meeting – DSC
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Muzzle Loading Seminar – DSC
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Monthly Meeting − Rod Wooley
Africa’s Tiny Ten, Hilton Dallas/
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DSC Dove Hunt
Lubbock Regional Meeting
GOA Show – Irving Arts Center
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Greg Oliver:
Barren Ground
Caribou taken at
Last 3 animals to
finish my North
American 29
410 yards
Sitka Blacktail
taken at 320 yards
All shots made with
thanks to
Robert Duhon
Training DVD Available
References Upon Request
Tule Elk taken at
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