CampTalk D S C N E W S L E T T E R VOLUME 29, ISSUE 10 NOVEMBER 2016 IN THIS ISSUE President’s Letter................................ 3 Adventure Schedule of Events....... 4 Hunting Feature................................... 6 Conservation News........................... 8 Membership Drive.............................. 8 Hunting News....................................10 Banquet Table Sponsors................12 Trophy Awards..................................14 Photo Competition............................16 DSC Foundation News....................17 Hunters for the Hungry...................19 Banquet Registration.......................21 Convention News.............................26 Hunt Report - Victor Trevino Jr......27 Hunt Report - Kim Rappleye..........28 Auction Highlights............................29 New Members..................................43 Bulletin Board Classifieds..............44 Reloading............................................46 Convention Auction Listings Begin on Page 29 www.biggame.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/dallassafariclub Twitter: DSC Media @DSCNEWSCENTER Dallas Safari Club @officialdsc Instagram: @officialdsc Countdown to Convention Corporate Sponsorships, Auctions, Booths Already Breaking Records The biggest hunting, sporting and conservation showcase in Texas is just a few weeks 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 advocacy initiatives around the world. The theme this year is Adventure. The four-day celebration, open to the public, is one of America’s The convention has expanded leading fundraisers for conservation. The 2016 DSC convention raised more than $6 million for wildlife programs, public education and to include attendees from across hunter advocacy worldwide. The 2017 show promises to surpass that the world and will feature some mark. of the most prominent members The expo offers 2017’s first opportunity to shop for hunts with top of the hunting community. We are outfitters from around the globe. Displays also include world-class sporting gear, firearms, art, collectibles, entertainment, seminars, expecting another great year of auctions and more. Together, attractions cover the space of nearly nine fundraising and are looking forward football fields. to seeing new faces. A record number of industry leaders and like-minded companies have voiced their support through sponsorship. Sponsors of the 2017 Ben Carter, DSC Executive Director DSC convention include Sports Afield, Hornady, Bass Pro Shops, Zeiss Sport Optics, Midway USA, Shikar Safaris, Trijicon, EuroOptic, Boyt Harness Company, Yamaha Motor Corporation, Lone Star Outdoor News, Blaser, Capt. Peacock Yachts and Expeditions, Chattaronga, Capital Farm Credit, Global Rescue, Rock Island Auction Company, Legendary Consortium, Rungwa Game Safaris, RAD RIDES, Wildlife Partners LLC, Vogt Silversmiths, Triple G Group, Michael Mantheakis Safaris, David R. Oakes – CIMA, Sporting Classics and many others. “Each year, we see new and phenomenal growth for the convention,” said DSC Executive Director Ben Carter. “The convention has expanded to include attendees from across the world and will feature some of the most prominent members of the hunting community. We are expecting another great year of fundraising and are looking forward to seeing new faces.” DSC members are encouraged to invite their friends, family and neighbors to join in the fun. Daily admission to the convention is $20 per person, with multi-day and discounted family packages available. Children under 12 and active military (with ID) are free of charge. Visit www.biggame.org/convention for more information. CT “ ” UPCOMING Meetings RSVP to DSC Office at 972-980-9800 or [email protected] Monthly Meetings are $35 per person, $45 day of event and for walk-ins DECEMBER 15 Monthly Meeting/Holiday Party Details to follow. FEBRUARY 16 Dave Fulson Royal Oaks Country Club 7915 Greenville Avenue, Dallas 75231 MARCH 16 Annual General Meeting Stonebriar Country Club 5050 Country Club Drive, Frisco 75034 CampTalk LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT CAMP TALK PRODUCTION STAFF Best Times of Our Lives A s November nears, African hunting is winding down and things in North America are heating up. I hope this year has been a successful and especially safe season for all enjoying the outdoors. November is always an amazing time of year for me. The leaves are changing, cool weather is finally hitting you in the face and the anticipation of white-tailed deer hunting with my son and friends is over and the hunting is here! I think back over the years and remember all the times I have spent in the field. It wasn’t about harvesting an animal as much as just the privilege of being outside and enjoying what the outdoors has to offer. I can honestly say it has been some of the best times of my life and won’t ever forget the friends I have shared camps with over the years. I have always said good food and a big campfire breaks out, then somehow hunting gets in the mix, and we harvest an animal. So in the end, the focus is not just on the hunting. Take time to look around − enjoy everything nature and your friends have to offer. If you don’t, you will miss the most important part of hunting. Be safe and see you all for Adventure, Jan. 5-8, 2017. Allen Moore President, Dallas Safari Club DSC STAFF Administrative Ben F. Carter, Executive Director Barri Murphy, Executive Assistant/Grants Coordinator Christina Juarez, Receptionist Auctions Lori Stanford, Auctions Manager Kamille Martin, Auctions Assistant Chapter Development Kim Rappleye, Chapter Development Coordinator Convention Events Lynda Rexrode-Adams, Convention Events Manager Amy Brown, Convention Events Assistant Events Ben Kimmel, Events Manager Exhibits Terri Lewis, Exhibits Manager Tyler Williams, Exhibits Assistant Membership Crystal Allison, Membership Manager/DSC 100 Publications Jay Ann Cox, PhD, Director of Publications & Digital Media Karrie Kolesar, Assistant Editor/Awards Coordinator For advertising opportunities and rates, contact Jay Ann Cox at [email protected], (972) 980-9800. OFFICERS Allen Moore, President Karl Evans, Immediate Past President Craig Nyhus, President Elect John Eads, CPA, Treasurer Rebecca Evans, Secretary DON’T DELAY… REGISTER TODAY DIRECTORS 2014-20172015-20182016-2019 David Allison Tori Nayfa Charlie Barnes John Patterson Mike McKinney Mark Little Jim Tolson David J. Sams Rod Wooley Deadlines for Publications Game Trails Fall Convention Spring Summer Due Date / Projected Mailing Date August 10 / September 30 October 1 / December 1 February 10 / April 10 May 10 / July 10 Camp Talk March to December issues January-February combined issue Due Date / Projected Mailing Date 1st day of month prior to issue / 10th of month of issue VICE PRESIDENTS Amy Callender Mark Rose Scott Tobermann Chris Hudson Bob Scott Carol Wooley Darren LaSorte APHA LIAISON David Oakes Jerry Mumfrey DSC-PAC CHAIRMAN M. Lance Phillips GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY Steve Weinberg CONSERVATION SOCIETY LIAISON Brent Karrington December 10 / January 20 NOTE: Editorial submissions received by the due date for a specific issue may run in a later issue, depending on publishing needs at that time. Unsolicited submissions in digital format (article, photos and caption list) are welcome at any time via email. Queries and pitches are also accepted, and are best submitted via email. ALL submissions must be in digital format, unless otherwise specified. For more editorial guidelines, or further information, contact Editor in Chief, [email protected]. BIGGAME.ORG Ben F. Carter III, Publisher Jay Ann Cox, Ph.D, Editor in Chief Terri Lewis, Associate Editor Karrie Kolesar, Assistant Editor/Awards Coordinator Terry Blauwkamp, Reloading Editor Crystal Allison, Membership & Circulation Cameron Kuenzer, Social Media Manager @ Graphics, Art and Production Nieman Printing, Printing Safari Classics Productions, Online Media Services 13709 Gamma Road • Dallas, TX 75244 USA Phone 972-980-9800 • Fax 972-980-9925 Email: [email protected] • Website: biggame.org Advertising inquiries, letters and stories are welcome. Dallas Safari Club reserves the right not to publish, or to edit for content and length. The views expressed in Camp Talk are expressly those of the author and are not necessarily those of Dallas Safari Club, its members, employees or assigns. NOVEMBER 2016 | 3 Adventure Schedule of Events As of Press Time DATEEVENT VENUE Tuesday, January 3 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Exhibitor Registration & Move In Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Wednesday, January 4 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Exhibitor Registration & Move In YWCE Meeting- Dallas Ecological Foundation 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Welcome Party & Auction The J. J. Malek South Pacific Grand Slam Award Outfitter of the Year Award 5:30 pm The Weatherby Award Cocktails & Silent Auction The Weatherby Award Dinner & Live Auction 7:00 pm Thursday, January 5 7:00 am - 9:00 am Exhibitor Breakfast 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Registration & Exhibit Halls Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm YWCE - Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Silent Auction Banquet Registration and Cocktail Reception 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Evening Banquet Conklin Award Dixie Yeatts Award of Excellence Dave Baxter Literary Award 5:30 pm - midnight Big Bull Exhibitor Lounge Friday, January 6 7:00 am - 9:00 am Exhibitor Breakfast Registration & Exhibit Halls Open 9:00 am - 5:30 pm 11:00 am - 4:30 pm Seminars Silent Auction 9:00 am - 5:30 pm 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Ladies Luncheon & Auction Entertainment: The Inside Out Band 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Chairman’s Club Reception Banquet Registration & Cocktail Reception 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Evening Banquet 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Colin Caruthers Young Hunter Award Educator of the Year Award Peter H. Capstick Hunting Heritage Award 5:30 pm - midnight Big Bull Exhibitor Lounge Saturday, January 7 7:00 am - 9:00 am Exhibitor Breakfast Life Member Breakfast & Auction 8:00 am - 10:00 am Special Guest Speaker: George Severence, US Navy Seal 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Registration & Exhibit Halls Open 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Silent Auction 11:00 am - 4:30 pm Seminars 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CIC Cocktail Reception 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Banquet Registration & Cocktail Reception 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Evening Banquet Outstanding Hunter Achievement Award (OHAA) 11:00 pm - 2:00 am After Hours Reception Entertainment: The Inside Out Band 5:30 pm - midnight Big Bull Exhibitor Lounge Sunday, January 8 7:00 am - 9:00 am Exhibitor Breakfast 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Registration & Exhibit Halls Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Silent Auction Item Payment & Collection 3:00 pm Show & Exhibit Hall Closes 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Exhibitor Move Out 10:00 pm Exhibit Hall Locked 4 | D A L L A S S A FA R I C L U B N E W S Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Omni Dallas Hotel - Arts District 7- Level 2 Gilley’s Dallas (off site venue) Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom Foyer - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom Foyer - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Katy Trail Ballroom- Level 2 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Omni Dallas Hotel - Trinity Ballroom - Level 3 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center D Ballroom, West Fork, Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom Foyer - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Katy Trail Ballroom - Level 2 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Trinity Ballroom - Level 3 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Omni Dallas Hotel - Katy Trail Ballroom - Level 2 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom Foyer - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Trinity Ballroom - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Katy Trail Ballroom - Level 2 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center BIGGAME.ORG HUNTING FEATURE Pig Trails and Pig Tales BY GREG DUNCAN I t was an early June morning at Agagia Bowhunting in Namibia, the day before the dark moon. This is the best moon phase to bowhunt waterholes in Africa. The temperatures started out in the low 40s, but would quickly rise to the daytime highs of the mid 70s – very comfortable hunting weather. As usual, the Namibian sky was cloudless. Because of the cooler morning temps, heavier traffic visits by the game to A high volume of warthogs came to the waterhole that morning. the waterhole should not normally begin until about 10 a.m. But today, for some strange reason, the game visitation began early. Not only was the visitation time out of sequence, but so was the animal order. First, a jackal visited the waterhole. Then 15 black wildebeests, then three kudus followed. Then, the warthogs finally began to visit − late. They normally initiate the daily watering process. A nice “shooter” warthog arrived at 9 a.m. He presented a makeable 22-yard shot. He was at a slightly forward angle, but I had confidence that I could make the shot. My arrow entered the body cavity low and exited the other side in the intestine area. He bolted and ran. My PH, Conrad, and I found the heavy blood trail rather easy to follow. After some 300 yards, Conrad whispered to me The author’s hard-won warthog that we were fast closing the gap on the 6 | D A L L A S S A FA R I C L U B N E W S animal. I had learned from past experiences that if a wounded hog is not found within about 450 yards of where it was shot, the recovery percentage is not very high. We slowed our pace and went on high alert. After passing a thorn bush, we spotted the hog, but at the same time, the hog spotted us. Game on! We closed the gap to about 60 yards and Conrad dropped behind me. I slowly closed the distance to about 45 yards, but a bush obstructed my shot window. The hog was staring a hole through me, and I was in “freeze mode.” Finally, the hog began to run and quickly opened the gap. I watched as he ran under a fence to parts unknown. I had pain in my heart knowing the animal was badly wounded and would likely be some other animal’s supper. I realized that we had made every effort to terminate the situation, but to no success. After the misfortunate, heartbreaking ordeal, we returned to the hide and regrouped physically and mentally. After several hours and 59 more warthogs,a good one visited the waterhole at 2:15 p.m. and presented a 12-yard “broadside chip shot.” I became anxious and released too soon. The arrow hit low of the target only hitting one lung. Even with the less than perfect shot, the double hole (entrance and exit) provided a perfect blood EQUIPMENT USED Bow: Elite Synergy- 55# @ 28 1/2” Arrows: Easton Axis 400 with 75 gr. brass insert / 4 Fletch 2” Blazers with right helical / 7” shaft wraps Broadhead: 3-Rivers Woodsmen Elite 3-Blade vented 125 gr. Total Arrow weight: 493 gr Equipment Speed Setup: 224 FPS BIGGAME.ORG trail. We waited 20 minutes and began the tracking, and soon passed the “magic 450-yard mark,” but we were still on good track. We pushed on and suddenly Conrad stopped and told me to get ready to shoot. He dropped back and pointed in the direction of the warthog. I slowly moved forward to see the hog lying by a bush. He quickly detected our presence. He rose from the ground on his front legs and postured as if he wanted to charge. I quickly shot and hit the moving hog in the neck − he rolled to his side. I quickly nocked another arrow and shot with the arrow finding its way into his heart. Death came quickly. After we got to the hog, we realized that he was only two yards from his den. According to my Bushnell Backtracker and from the initial sight of the shot to the hog’s final resting place to the den was 700 yards. The hog had traveled 698 yards. I thank the Good Lord, and must commend Conrad’s tracking skills for unnecessary and exciting hunt. A hunt should have ended in 98 yards, not 698 yards. The warthog officially measured 29 10/16 inches, my second highest scoring warthog with a bow, to date. The warthog won the honor of being selected as DSC’s “Best of Species Africa- Warthog” Award for 2016. CT BIGGAME.ORG Conrad stands beside the warthog den that was dug out under a thornbush. Two yards away, the warthog was taken with a final arrow. NOVEMBER 2016 | 7 CONSERVATION NEWS Big Steps for Hunting at Global Conference BY KARRIE KOLESAR, ASSISTANT EDITOR, DSC PUBLICATIONS T he hunting world recently made serious strides toward more global acceptance of hunting as a conservation tool. In October, the 17th Conference of Parties (CoP17) of the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) group concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa. This global conference allows for nations and organizations to present science-based research and management plans for the wildlife and habitat under each nation’s jurisdiction. More than 15,000 officials from 182 nations gathered in Johannesburg to discuss current progress and opportunities for stronger environmental and wildlife management. Distinguished speakers, scientific research presentations, and collaboration of rural community leaders demonstrated that hunting is not only possible, but also provides a critical conservation tool. As a member of IUCN, DSC is one of the conservation organizations that promotes sustainable use, and will be participating in these meetings with more regularity in the future. The guiding principle behind CITES and the CoP is conservation of species and habitat, and the impact that humans have on wildlife. Because international wildlife trade includes the movement of both billions of dollars and millions of diverse species, CITES started as an agreement between governments ensuring that the trade in animal products would never jeopardize the survival of a species. Every few years since the 1970s, a Conference of Parties is held to evaluate progress since the last meeting and assess what additional measures nations need to uphold the goals of CITES. To accomplish this, nations look to well-researched, science-backed studies with the newest available information in areas such as habitat loss, population size, and results of new regulations. Three hunting organizations in South Africa − PHASA, the Confederation of Hunting Associations of South Africa (CHASA), the South African Hunters and Game Conservation Association (SA Hunters) − collaborated on a monumental presentation full of personal accounts from hunters and their communities, sub-Saharan Africa research on hunting in wildlife areas, and economic data on trophy hunting, live animal sales and wildlifebased tourism. Together, they showed the public that hunting and conservation are not separate entities. Other proposals also included significant data from Namibia and Zimbabwe about their elephant populations, the difference between hunting and poaching and the distinction between results of legal and illegal trade. This year, attempts to put lions and all populations of elephants on the restricted list were blocked. Parties also adopted a favorable position on the importance of well-regulated trophy hunting and minimized restrictions on the shipment of hunting trophies. CT Sources: Conservation Force and NRA Hunters’ Leadership Forum THIRD QUARTER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Russell Prickly Pear Birdshooter™ For Maximum Protection in Snake and Thorn Country In answer to dozens of requests from bird and deer hunting customers, Russell Moccasin developed a new birdshooting boot that is ideally suited for hunting in snake, thorn and cactus country. The new Russell Prickly Pear Birdshooter, fashioned from luxurious chocolate brown Weathered Oak leather, is a triple vamp boot, fully lined with patented, wearable Turtleskin® SnakeArmor, providing maximum protection from snake bites and invasive thorns, (lab tested and certified snake resistant by Jim Harrison of the Kentucky Wildlife Zoo). The Prickly Pear Birdshooter is available with a tough molded toe cap, to provide added wear and abrasion resistance. Standard is a Newporter sole with a cushion wedge midsole; 12-inch height for added lower leg protection from thorns and snakes; heel counters for extra stability; fully leather lined in Aqua Tanned leather for comfort. Black lacing studs are standard to hasten lacing. Custom made to fit your foot and leg so the Prickly Pear is more comfortable to wear and less bulky than traditional snake boots. The Prickly Pear Birdshooter takes the worry out of hunting hostile environs... so you can concentrate on your shooting. Encourage your friends, family and coworkers to join in support of the DSC Mission – Conservation, Education and Hunter Advocacy. 8 | D A L L A S S A FA R I C L U B N E W S Be sure to remind new members to list YOU as their “Sponsor” when completing an application to be entered in the drawing. Visit biggame.org/membership for more information. BIGGAME.ORG BIGGAME.ORG NOVEMBER 2016 | 9 HUNTING NEWS USFWS Issues Decision on Wild Lion Trophies I n October, Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Dan Ashe, announced new regulations for the importation of lion trophies into the United States under the Endangered Species Act. The new regulations allow for the importation of wild or wild-managed lion trophies from South Africa – home to many wild lion populations. The regulations do not allow for import permits for trophies taken from captive lion populations in South Africa. In December 2015, the USFWS listed the African lion under the Endangered Species Act, effectively banning the importation of lion trophies into the U.S. Last week’s decision to allow lion trophy importation from South Africa is a reversal from the hardline decision that was certain to undermine conservation efforts for lions by defunding the model of conservation. “In the past, the USFWS has gone against its own proven conservation polices and succumbed to pressures from anti-hunting groups,” said DSC Executive Director Ben Carter. “Hunting is an integral cog in the machine of conservation. While small, DSC feels this decision is a step in the right direction. We hope this is not just rhetorical and that the USFWS follows through and actually issues import permits.” The USFWS will allow lion trophy importation if, “exporting nations like South Africa must provide clear evidence showing a demonstrable conservation benefit to DALLAS SAFARI CLUB ON TELEVISION Dallas Safari Club sponsors the following television programs. Watch for DSC ads and features each week! DSC’s Tracks Across Africa — Outdoor Channel Hornady’s Dark and Dangerous — Sportsman Channel DSC’s Trailing the Hunter’s Moon — Sportsman Channel Trijicon’s World of Sports Afield — Sportsman Channel Under Wild Skies Tony Makris — NBC Sports 10 | D A L L A S S A F A R I C L U B N E W S BIGGAME.ORG the long-term survival of the species in the wild.” Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe are being considered by the USFWS for issuance of import permits once management plans have been approved and implemented. Hunting has proven time and time again to benefit species as a whole. Africa’s conservation efforts are partially funded through revenues generated from hunters. Sustainable use is a proven conservation model that also benefits local economies and societies. Although demonized by anti-hunting groups, hunting that adheres to proven management decisions provides subsidies for conservation and gives local communities an incentive to protect animals instead of eradicating them. In the announcement, Ashe notes that, “Under certain conditions, scientifically sound conservation programs that include sport hunting of wild lions can significantly contribute to the long-term survival of lions. U.S. hunters - the vast majority of whom strongly support ethical, sustainable game management - make up a disproportionately large share of foreign hunters who book trophy hunts in Africa. Their participation in well-managed hunting programs can help advance the conservation benefits provided by such programs.” Ashe also points out the fact that well-managed hunting does not pose a risk to sustaining lion populations, “…It’s important to understand that lions are not in trouble because of responsible sport hunting,” Ashe said. CT BIGGAME.ORG NOVEMBER 2016 | 11 CONVENTION NEWS Adventure Banquet Table Host Sponsors As of Press Time Ahlberg and Ribman Family Allison, Miller, Lyon and Fuller All-Tex Supply, Inc. Ben and Cindy Barnett Bettye Clem Brays Island Chilton and Speegle Curtis Jones Desi Steckley Dr. and Mrs. Tim Archer DSC SouthTexas Full House Game Trackers Africa -Byron and Janet Hodge Harry and Lea McGee Karl and Rebecca Evans Larry and Clara Leadingham M. Runnels Investments LTD 12 | D A L L A S S A F A R I C L U B N E W S Mark and Mary Alyn Mark and Peggy Rose -Living Earth Parker Straus, LLP Patterson, Nayfa,Eads, Swisher & Chamblee Puckett, Kielwasser, Scott and Paolucci Richard and Suzie Allen Ricky Fairchild/RBC Wealth Management Ross, Nicole and Wyman Jackson Royal Flushed Southern Baptist Theological Seminary SRH Landscapes Steve and Libby Maus -Nautilus Group Steve Vobach Tolson, Moore, Oliver, Lee and Cheatham Walter Smith Wooley, Tobermann, Foltz, Reddy, Reeves, McGehee BIGGAME.ORG MEMBER NEWS 2017 Member Trophy Awards DSC is pleased to celebrate the experience and the joy of hunting by presenting awards to its members once a year. As judged by a panel of expert volunteers, prizes are awarded for the best trophies by region, size and species, with special categories for archery, youth and ladies. To enter, contestants must provide the following: If the entries are incomplete or not received by the deadline, they will be FINAL carried over to next DEADLINE year’s competition. DECEMBER 27 Complete rules and forms can be found online at www.biggame.org. For more information, call (972) 980-9800 or email [email protected] • Completed Member Trophy Awards Form for each animal entered, available on the DSC website under “Awards” from the home page. 14 | D A L L A S S A F A R I C L U B N E W S • A field photo, preferably digital, of you with your trophy • $30 entry fee for each animal entered by Dec. 15; final deadline Dec. 27 (with late fee). • A score sheet for each animal entered • B&C scores are admissible for North American game. 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. We hope more DSC members will participate in this year’s trophy awards so we can celebrate hunting success. CT BIGGAME.ORG DSC Photography Competition P hotography is one of the best ways to show others the values and necessity of hunting and wildlife management. This year’s Photography Competition is open to DSC members of all ages. Entries are accepted as long as photography is not part of your profession. Qualifying entries received in time will be shown in slideshows during the January 2017 convention. There are five categories for which you can apply with your photos: •Hunting •Wildlife •Other •Landscape •Fishing FINAL DEADLINE JANUARY 31 2017 E-mail photos and forms to: [email protected] There will be a winner in each category, and an Overall Grand Prize Winner, selected from among the category winners. Winners will be announced at the April 2017 DSC monthly meeting. Submission forms are on the DSC website: www.biggame.org/awards/photography-competition/ • Photos must be made during this year. • Entries must be made by the photographers themselves, rather than by the photo subjects. • Each photo must be a maximum of 8mb, 300dpi. • Entries must be submitted by e-mail only. – Please save the image as CategoryFirstnameLastname (Example: LandscapeJohnDoe1 or LandscapeJohnDoe2 or OtherSuzySmith1). – Subject line should read, PHOTO COMPETITION Remember, judging is based on the quality (impact, composition, and lighting) of your photo, not the quality of the animal. Please submit respectful photos. CT For more information, call Kame (972) 980-9800. CENTRAL FLORIDA T R O P H Y H U N T S Alligator Hunts 2016 Trophy Alligator Hunt Special $1,750 Osceola Turkey Hunts Hog Hunts Year-Round Hunts 100% Success in 2015 Call Today! (321) 632-8995 (321) 863-0284 2017 Osceola Turkey Hunts $2,000 W WW. C EN T RA L FLOR I DAT ROP H Y H U NTS .COM 16 | D A L L A S S A F A R I C L U B N E W S BIGGAME.ORG DSC FOUNDATION NEWS Good News for Donors to DSC BY JOHN EADS, DSCF DIRECTOR I t is officially time to celebrate! DSC Foundation, a supporting organization of DSC, has received approval of its 501(c)(3) tax exempt status as a public charity from the Internal Revenue Service, retroactively effective to the Foundation’s date of formation on June 16, 2015. Donors now may be eligible to deduct any donations made to the Foundation as of that date, and may be able to claim a refund for income tax paid (if any) by amending their 2015 income tax return. Any future donations may also be tax deductible to donors. Donors should check with their tax advisors regarding deductibility and potential amended returns, if applicable. The DSC Foundation Board of Directors and Officers, along with those of DSC, are very happy this final approval has been obtained. As part of our strategic plan, it was a very intensive process that has been underway for months in completing the application, fine-tuning the information, addressing issues raised by counsel, and submitting it for approval. Being a public charity opens a lot of doors for the Foundation to receive potentially more tax deductible donations. It helps us meet and support the BIGGAME.ORG Foundation’s mission as a non-profit corporation to support the mission of DSC − to ensure the conservation of wildlife through public engagement, education and advocacy for well-regulated hunting and sustainable use. The support comes through providing grants of financial assistance to those groups who are passionate about wildlife conservation, education and hunter advocacy. The Foundation wants to make a difference for the future of hunting and the well-being of wild animals and wild places. We are very fortunate to have approved our recent grant request for $600,000 by the Board of Directors of DSC. Periodically, the grants committee meets in the fall to review outstanding requests for grants from all over the world. Reaching the $1 million mark again this year is the goal. To reach that goal once again, we need and will appreciate your participation by helping us fund these important grants. Please consider giving a donation, that is tax deductible. You can donate through our website at dscf.org or mail your donation to DSC Foundation, 13709 Gamma Road, Dallas, Texas 75244. CT NOVEMBER 2016 | 17 BIGGAME.ORG NOVEMBER 2016 | 19 MEMBER NEWS Christmas Giving for Happy Hill Farm I t is time once again to ask the DSC members to reach out to the children of Happy Hill Farm for Christmas. Happy Hill has requested that we provide gift cards for the children because they easier to handle and do not necessitate that the names and gifts be matched up, wrapped or checked for appropriateness. Gift cards are the most requested item on their wish lists. This format allows HHF to treat the entire student body equally. Donations can be cash or a check made out to DSC, or you may purchase gift cards from Wal-Mart or Target for $20 or $25. Please be sure to indicate the amount of the gift is somewhere on the card. The Happy Hill Farm angels of DSC will purchase more gift cards with the money we receive. You may send or drop off your donations at the DSC office any time. We will also collect donations at the November monthly meeting. We need to have all cards/cash in to DSC by Dec. 10, 2016. This year, we will have about 150 children 20 | D A L L A S S A F A R I C L U B N E W S Don’t Miss the Dec. 10 Deadline to Donate a Gift Card or Cash. between the ages of 5-18. Thank you so much for your donations in the past and again this year. The students at Happy Hill Farm are very appreciative of all we do for them. CT For more information, call the office at (972) 980-9800, or email [email protected]. 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Full length brass zippers, Gorilla proof hinged leather carrying handles in rich oiled saddle tan finish. Try it and you'll want one for all your rifles. Made from one continuous cut of saddle leather with a uniquely designed blued metal friction slide, it can be instantly set to any length and secured. No hooks or laces to adjust. A three-way latigo knot secures the slide and swivels eliminating any screws that could mar your stock. Lightweight, strong, and no bulk. Comes ready to use with US made swivels installed. Available with either blue, stainless steel, or "mil-spec" swivels. C-3 Murray Rifle Shell Holder Belt type with full leather enclosure, 7 round capacity with heavy duty elastic retention loops, rattle proof, soft point protection, fits one row of cartridges flat against your belt. Fully nylon stitched, available in most cartridge sizes. Some African calibers are limited $85 to 6 rounds. S-2 Murray Ultimate Saddle Scabbard Designed for maximum protection of your big game rifle, this case is made from the very finest saddle leather and completely encases the gun. Lined with an exclusive man-made sheepskin that is breathable and non-reactive to gun oil, it will protect the gun blue as well as the stock finish. This scabbard will conveniently fit inside most hard cases for travel. A detachable leather grip enables this scabbard to be used as a rugged year-round gun case. S-2 designed for scoped (up to 44 mm) rifles $595 S-2A designed for scoped (up to 56 mm) rifles. $650 Custom Leather ~ Phone: 817-441-7480 ~ Fax: 817-441-5690 www.murraycustomleather.com ~ P.O. Box 373, Aledo, TX 76008 ~ MasterCard ~ Visa ~ American Express Banquet registration now open! Reserve your tables today at www.biggame.org/ convention CONVENTION NEWS Hotel Reservation Reminder At press time, the hotel block for the DSC show still has plenty of availability (though the Omni is sold out for Thursday through Saturday nights). Hotel reservations for our DSC Convention can be made by going to our link on our website, www.biggame. org/convention/hotel-reservations. Choose either EXHIBITOR or ATTENDEE links. (There is no difference in the availability of rooms – this is simply a way for DSC to track attendance.) Any contact regarding your hotel reservation will be from DSC Staff or from Connections Housing staff. The emails will be from [name]@biggame.org, [email protected], dsc@ connectionshousing.com or [name]@ connectionshousing.com. IMPORTANT NOTE: No other housing companies are authorized by DSC nor have they contracted to assist DSC. You may receive contact from other companies, claiming to be calling on DSC’s behalf. If you choose to book your hotel reservation through their company, do so at YOUR OWN RISK. In the past, there have been times when others have used these companies and have had their rooms cancelled without notice. Upon arrival at the show, there were no rooms available and no refund possible. DSC has no recourse with these companies and cannot assist you when problems occur. This is why we recommend you book your rooms by going to our website and following the link via the Passkey system. At right is a list of hotels where we suggest you book your stay. CT For a map, visit the Convention page at www.biggame.org. Life Member Breakfast Speaker Announced A 20-year veteran Navy SEAL, avid outdoorsman and devoted supporter of the Second Amendment. DSC has selected the Life Member Breakfast speaker for 2017: George Severence is a 20-year veteran Navy SEAL, avid outdoorsman and devoted supporter of the Second Amendment. For the past several years, George has been mentoring youth on hunts through a partnership with the Chapman Ranch in Texas. This event is exclusively for Life Members of DSC, and will be held Jan. 7, 2017 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. 26 | D A L L A S S A F A R I C L U B N E W S Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel – Host Hotel Hyatt Regency Downtown Aloft Downtown Magnolia Downtown Adolphus Downtown Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Crowne Plaza Downtown Homewood Suites Downtown Marriott City Center Downtown Westin Dallas Downtown Springhill Suites Downtown Fairmont Downtown Sheraton Suites Market Center Courtyard Marriott Market Center Fairfield Inn Market Center Hilton Anatole Market Center Holiday Inn Market Center Convention Update Banquet Deadlines for Adventure, Jan. 5-8, 2017 Friday, Oct 28 Last day to register as a Table Sponsor and be eligible for benefits Thursday, Dec 1 Anyone purchasing Life Member Breakfast tickets by Dec. 1, 2016 will be entered into a drawing for a 2,000 auction credit towards any Life Member Breakfast auction item. Must be present to win Thursday, Dec 1 After December 1, Banquet ticket prices will be subject to a late registration fee Monday, Dec 19 Last day to purchase Banquet tickets Friday, Dec 23 Cancellations or refunds will no longer be accepted Tuesday, Jan 3, 2017 Banquet tickets can be purchased, based on availability, on site at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Do you still need to reserve a hotel room for the convention? Don’t delay! See details above. BIGGAME.ORG HUNT REPORT New Zealand Slam Red Stag Hunter: Victor Treviño Jr., DSC Life member Outfitter: Shane Johnston – Four Seasons Safaris New Zealand Hunt Dates: July 20-25 Area(s) Hunted: Mt Hutt, Rangitata, Canterbury region and western coast Rifle: Remington 300 Ultra Mag. Species Taken: Red Stag, Tahr, Chamois Size of Animals: Large Number of Animals: Abundant Difficulty Of Hunt: Medium Overall Satisfaction: Best Ever Comments: Tahr My wife, Cynthia Treviño (also a Life Member), accompanied me on this hunting trip. It was a “milestone” birthday trip for her. I truly recommend this hunt. Shane and Vanessa Johnston are a class act when it comes to the hunter and the non-hunter on safari. Highlights of the hunt: Cindy had a great time and was with me when I harvested some great animals. Chamois MEMBER NEWS It’s New! Member Portal. members.biggame.org/ Always improving services for members, DSC has launched its new online membership portal. members.biggame.org/ From this web page, you can renew your membership, change or recover your password, update your address and contact info, register and pay for events, and much more. You can find other members in the directory search feature. Check your email for details, or simply log on today. If you have questions, email [email protected] or call (972) 980-9800. BIGGAME.ORG NOVEMBER 2016 | 27 HUNT REPORT Stone Sheep in British Columbia Hunter: Kim Rappleye Outfitter: Gundahoo River Outfitters Guides: Justin McNain, Scott Erickson Hunt Dates: 14 days, Sept. 1-15, 2016 Area(s) Hunted: Northern British Columbia Method of Take: Rifle Species Taken: Stone Sheep Difficulty Of Hunt: Medium Overall Satisfaction: BEST EVER Rappleye’s Stone sheep Comments: I would recommend this hunt to a friend. Best outfitter in BC and quality animals! I reunited with Quentin Thompson, now owner of Gundahoo River Outfitters, who I hunted with 22 year ago! I was hunting with a friend who was taking his first Stone sheep, and we shot our rams from the same band of 17 rams. Top quality in every aspect of the hunt! MEMBER OFFER Life Member Benefits LI R B DA LU L As a token of appreciation for the commitment to DSC, each new Life Member receives a complimentary pin, luggage tags, car window and bumper stickers as well as an FE E MEMB engraved Puma knife and sheath, and a handsome ball cap. AF S S ARI C LA Of special interest, available for purchase, are the Life Member ring and a plastic magnetic backed name badge. 28 | D A L L A S S A F A R I C L U B N E W S Name Badge $10 Life Member Ring $395 ($200 deposit required to order, add sales tax, if shipped in Texas) BIGGAME.ORG BIGGAME.ORG NOVEMBER 2016 | 29 30 | D A L L A S S A F A R I C L U B N E W S BIGGAME.ORG BIGGAME.ORG NOVEMBER 2016 | 31 32 | D A L L A S S A F A R I C L U B N E W S BIGGAME.ORG BIGGAME.ORG NOVEMBER 2016 | 33 34 | D A L L A S S A F A R I C L U B N E W S BIGGAME.ORG BIGGAME.ORG NOVEMBER 2016 | 35 36 | D A L L A S S A F A R I C L U B N E W S BIGGAME.ORG BIGGAME.ORG NOVEMBER 2016 | 37 38 | D A L L A S S A F A R I C L U B N E W S BIGGAME.ORG BIGGAME.ORG NOVEMBER 2016 | 39 40 | D A L L A S S A F A R I C L U B N E W S BIGGAME.ORG January 5-8, 2017 REGISTER TODAY! BIGGAME.ORG NOVEMBER 2016 | 41 Last DSC 100 Meeting SAVE THE DATE Are you ready to get to know your fellow club members and get involved? December 8, 2016 RSVP greatly appreciated Email [email protected] or (972) 980-9800 42 | D A L L A S S A F A R I C L U B N E W S BIGGAME.ORG WELCOME NEW MEMBERS New Member Sponsor ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Dierk Ernst............................... Hubert Wooten LIFE SPONSOR MEMBERS Crystal Allison................................ Kyle Allison Paul Davies......................................Tom Leiser David Meadors..........................Jim Shepherd Muhammad Shah Ali.......................DSC Staff Richard Sims...........................Martin Tomerlin David Thomas....................................DSC Staff PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS Chad Reel .........................................Jeff White SPONSOR MEMBERS Paul Anderson...................................DSC Staff Mark Belcher..........................Woody Willhite Barron Brittingham.............Brent Karrington Michael Brown...............................Bill Houser Charles Butler.................................Dan Boone David Carruth........................... Roy Washburn Frank Deel........................................Mark Rose Marcus Doyle........................... Scot McClure, Brad Johnson J. Gunnar Gingery...................Martha Moore Lewis Hardbower.............................DSC Staff BIGGAME.ORG New Member Sponsor Ryan Harmon...............................Stuart Carter Kameron Martin.......................Kamille Martin Kathleen McCarthy..........................DSC Staff Jia Qiang Ou....................................Carl Knight Lee Scott.............................................DSC Staff Carlos Solis........................................DSC Staff Peter Vittoratos.................................DSC Staff Johannes von Trapp........................DSC Staff Jim Wilson.........Congressional Sportsmens Foundation Jim Wood...........................................DSC Staff Paul Schumacher.............................DSC Staff Dan Bonnell.......................................DSC Staff Ross Mulford.....................................DSC Staff Taylor Vieger......................................DSC Staff J. Mark Wagnon...............................DSC Staff SPOUSE SPONSOR MEMBERS Melissa Belcher......................Woody Willhite Tamara Deel.....................................Mark Rose Tori Mulford........................................DSC Staff YOUTH MEMBERS Creed Littlefield.......................Karel Brewster Constantine Vittoratos..........Peter Vittoratos NOVEMBER 2016 | 43 MEMBER BULLETIN BOARD As a service to DSC members, we are happy to offer the Member Bulletin Board. DEADLINE: the 1st day of the month prior to the issue date. Example: April 1 is the deadline for the May Camp Talk. Please keep your information brief and send via email or an attachment to [email protected]. No placements by phone. All ads will run for three months at no charge to DSC members. If your item sells, please notify the DSC office for removal. If you wish to continue the ad, please send your request to [email protected]. No commercial ads. Buy and sell at your own risk. All sales should be conducted in compliance with federal, state and local laws. Thanks! ~DSC Staff VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT AND GEAR FIREARMS & AMMO FOR SALE HUNTS WANTED/FOR SALE/AVAILABLE Firearms for Sale – Marlin 45/70 O/U rifle with set of 20 gauge shotgun barrels $1,300; SAKO left-handed AIII, 22.250 Rem, full stock carbine with 3x9 Leupold scope, great looking wood, with ammo $1,700; SAKO L691 long action left-handed wood stock—like new—had a crack on it, but was repaired by local gunsmith $350. Contact Travis at 505-362-0753. November Four-Day Cast and Blast for Four in Argentina – Five nights with four days of high-volume dove shooting and Golden Dorado fishing for four guests at Parana Sunrise Hunting & Fishing Lodge in the Santa Fe Province of Argentina. Trip is available September 2016 through April 2017. Trip includes round-trip ground transportation between Santa Fe Airport and Parana Sunrise Lodge, accommodations, daily maid service, all meals/ beverages, alcoholic beverages, hunting/fishing guides, and field/river transportation for $5,000. Not included are licenses at $65/day/pp, gun rental at $65/day/gun, shells at $14/box, gratuities, and international/ domestic airfare. Trip dates are subject to availability. Call or email Amy Mueller at 214-354-2493 or [email protected]. October Miscellaneous Ammo for Sale – 17 rounds of Remington Premier 338 ultra mag 250-grain Swift A-frame $45; 108 rounds of 7mm $65; 40 rounds of 32 auto $10; 38 rounds of Winchester 338 mag 225-grain soft points $50; 43 rounds of federal premium 338 ultra mag 250-grain trophy-bonded bear claws $135; 50 rounds of Winchester Double X Magnum 12-gauge 3” copperplated #4 shot $45; and 36 rounds of Winchester Super X Drylok 12-gauge 3” super steel BB shot $30; 43 rounds Winchester SuperX 12-gauge 2-3/4” #6 lead. Please email [email protected] or call 214-878-1877. October Firearms for Sale – Weatherby Mark V in 7mm Weatherby Magnum, Redfield 2x7x4 scope, German made in 1969-1970 $2400; Belgium Browning “Sweet 16” made in 1963 $2400; Remington 700 .17 Rem. centerfire, Bushnell scope, made in 1971 $1600. All in perfect firing condition, all wood is hand pressed and in very good condition, blueing is very good with no pitting. Also available: other fine Brownings, Winchester 70’s, Remingtons, and an assortment of pistols in Browning, S&W and Colt. Photos available. Contact Ken at [email protected] or 405-248-7587. October Custom Lawson pre-’64 Winchester Model 70 right hand .375 H & H action, 23-inch barrel with muzzle break, left-handed custom thumbhole, walnut stock with a 1.5 - 5 x 20 Leupold V X III 30mm illuminated scope; 1 1/2 boxes of ammo. It has been to Africa. $2,600, plus shipping, if necessary. Contact David at 214-773-3480. September Merkel 470 Nitro Express 140-2 Double Rifle with Trigicon RMR reflex sight. Mercury recoil suppressor, custom pad; four boxes of Hornady 500 grain, four boxes of spent brass and reloading dies. Like new, never hunted. $12,800. Can email pictures. Contact Ben at 214-732-9607. September 44 | D A L L A S S A F A R I C L U B N E W S Mathews Creed XS Bow 28” axle to axle, 330 fps, trifling five-pin release, six arrows Cost $1,592 for complete package; $1,195, pictures available. Sudden left-arm disability prevents repetitive full draw. Call or text 903-519-4516. November 1990 Military AMGC Humvee – Diesel, 4WD, automatic, runs great, 27,000 miles. This is a true off-road only Military Humvee. $16,750. Can email pictures. Contact Ben at 214-732-9607. September Binoculars, Vortex Kaibab HD – 15x56, new, have never been used. $950, including shipping, if needed. Contact Phil at 907-696-4070 or [email protected]. September 8,000-Acre South Texas Trophy-Deer Lease – Looking for up to two management/trophy-minded hunters to join an 8,000-acre trophy deer lease in Laredo, Texas (Webb Co). The lease is situated in the Golden Triangle of South Texas, under MLD III and has been managed for the last eight years to produce trophy-class deer. Only nine hunters on 8,000 acres. Good South Texas brush. Protein and cottonseed fed. Good water: two large year-round lakes and water stations provided at the feeding stations. Partially high fenced. Lots of cull-and-management deer to shoot. Trophy-class bucks range from 160 to 170 BC class bucks. Good dove hunting. Good senderos and roads throughout the ranch. Good safe camp with electric, water, and septic. Lease close to Laredo to fly in and out. Guests and kids welcome. Proven trophy lease. $10,000/gun, which includes one trophy buck, culls and management deer, corn, and camp fees. For further information and pictures call or email Paul Farris at 214-543-3702 or [email protected]. September HUNTING PROPERTY/REAL ESTATE Trophy Hunters’ Dream House – A Richard Drummond Davis Architectural designed Custom Trophy Room 25’ x 44’ with 30’ center high customdesigned beams in Preston Hollow. This home was on the 2004 Dallas Safari Club Trophy Room Tour. Large wet bar (freezer, refrigerator, and icemaker). French brown-wood floors. Same size basement underneath carpeted with wine cellar, cedar closet, spa bathroom, and media room area; 4/4.1 on 100x200 lot; 6,745 square feet, which does not include basement (1,187sf) or quarters (441sf). $2,095,000. Contact Debbie Tolson-Reeder at [email protected], 214-533-6997. October BIGGAME.ORG MISCELLANEOUS Deer Antlers Wanted – White-tailed deer antlers gathering dust wanted to cut for muzzle loading accessories. Drop offs and broken antlers acceptable. Contact Frank Sweeney at (214) 341-9421 or [email protected]. November Quality Taxidermy for Sale – Two huge bull elk antlers on panels – one about 360 B&C, 6x6, $289; one about 420 B&C, 7x7, $355. Two life-sized bobcats mounted on habitat bases − $350, $365, both in good condition. Award-winning competition mount of pronghorn on habitat base; excellent colors and workmanship, $335. Massive shoulder mount of Cape buffalo from Selous Reserve, Tanzania; huge box, 38-inch spread, great condition; a true dagga boy, perfect for office, restaurant, vacation home; $725. Will take credit cards. Contact Bob Harper, DSC Life Member, at 972-235-9619. October African Blog Writer Wanted – Writer sought for African hunting safari related articles for website blog and other publications. You must have good writing and grammar skills and be a veteran of multiple African hunting safaris. Paying 10 cents per word. Contact [email protected] or call John Martins at 1-727434-0840. September BIGGAME.ORG NOVEMBER 2016 | 45 RELOADING Enduron Powders W hen I first started reloading back in the 1960s, we did not have all the choices of powders that are out there today. Back then, the best value was to buy a 100 lb. keg of Hodgdon 4831 powder for the then ridiculous price of $68.00, delivered, including 5M primers (but remember those were 1960 dollars, not today’s). About the only competitor was the IMR line of powders from DuPont. So for many years, I used H4831 in just about everything, occasionally H4895 or IMR 4895 in the .308 Winchester and .3006 Springfield if we were going to shoot the M-1 Garand. The Hercules Powder Company had Hi-Vel # 2 and a couple others, but Hodgdon and IMR were the dominant manufacturers and Alliant Powder eventually took over Hercules. In those days, we were always taught that the outside temperature always affected the powder’s performance. Over the years, we did find that loads that worked well at 40-50ºF did not work so well at 90º and over. What was a maximum load at the lower temperature was too hot at 90º, causing a bolt to stick, or primers to crater, and/ or any other pressure signs to show up. Likewise, loads worked up at 50º taken to the North Pole for musk ox or polar bear did not perform as expected. I’ve always said that I did not envy the ammunition manufacturers who had to produce ammo that was safe at 90º and also expected to also perform at sub-zero temperatures. This has to be quite a daunting task as they also did not know if the ammunition was going to be used in a Remington M742 semiauto or a strong bolt action rifle. Thank goodness our reloading has been greatly simplified by the introduction of Hodgdon Extreme powders as well who Alliant also is now marketing several Temperature-Stable powders too. I happen to live in Michigan so am able to test the powder’s sensitivity in a variety of weather conditions. During our winter, it sometimes gets just too cold to shoot at 10 degrees, but tolerable 46 | D A L L A S S A F A R I C L U B N E W S BY TERRY BLAUWKAMP if there is no wind. I’ve been setting up the chronometer at all temperatures over the last year or so, and sometimes it is even too hot to shoot at over 90º, so I had all the extremes to work with. The Hodgdon Extreme powders gave virtually the same performance at all temperatures. Then recently, I field tested H4350 and H4831 in Namibia when it was over 90º every day − all my ammo showed no signs of excessive pressure. IMR (now owned by Hodgdon) has now gone even further with their introduction of their Enduron line of powders. So far, I have only has opportunity to test their slowest burning IMR 7977 and slightly faster burning IMR 4451. In the cold at home, they worked as expected, and I also took some .300 Winchester ammo loaded with IMR 7977 along to the above mentioned Namibian trip. It performed just fine. The IMR 4451 has so far performed great in the .30-06 Springfield. I look forward to more extensive testing over the next few months with other calibers and Enduron powders. CT Feel free to write Terry at any time with questions at [email protected] BIGGAME.ORG RETURN SERVICES REQUESTED 13709 Gamma Road Dallas, TX 75244 MEMBER EVENTS 2016 Dec 5 Bag N Tag DSC Headquarters Dec 8 F. inal DSC 100 Volunteer Social DSC Headquarters Dec 15 Holiday Party, TBA Dec 17 CS Upland Hunt, TBA Dec 27-28 Corporate Sponsor Insert Bag Stuffing (Attendee & Exhibitor Bags) DSC Headquarters 2017 Jan 5-8 DSC Convention Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, TX Jan 14-15 CS Duck Hunt Muddy Water Outfitters, Wichita Falls TX
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