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WELCOME! Howdy attendees, exhibitors and volunteers and welcome to the 2024 Houston Safari Club Foundation’s Worldwide Hunting Expo & Convention! I’m so excited and grateful to have been given the opportunity to serve as Convention Chairman and to present you with an amazing lineup of events, entertainment, auctions and speakers.

This is our largest fundraising event each year and the monies raised allow us to do lots of great things on behalf of our membership.

Your generosity has allowed us to give out more than $3 million in scholarships. In addition, each year we support many grant requests for hunters rights, youth outdoor education, conservation efforts here in Texas and around the world, youth and veteran hunt programs and more. Our motto, “We Hunt, We Give” is a statement to the world and a promise to our membership, to wisely spend the funds we are trusted with, in ways to preserve our heritage and passion.

Your help and money are necessary to continue these efforts, so buy your tickets to our fabulous banquet and auction events, bid on amazing hunting, fishing and vacation packages, the beautiful President’s rifle and other firearms, and even a top pedigree Labrador puppy (trained by one of the premier waterfowl outfitters and trainers in Texas) and more. Also - don’t forget to buy those raffle tickets to win one of the many amazing items up for grabs.

I hope each of you get the chance to see old friends and make new friends. Book those adventures both near and far with our array of outfitters from around the world. From big game to birds to fishing, we have something for everyone!

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Sponsors & Committees Convention Sponsors Scholarship Sponsors YWCE Sponsors Gazelles Sponsors HSCF Committee Chairpersons 2023-2024

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Articles 2022 High Expectations, Lessons Learned & Memories Made Live Auction Feature: Championship Bloodline Labrador Retriever Puppy Africa’s Dangerous Seven in 40 Days Ode to the Eland: The World’s Largest Antelope is One of Africa’s Greatest Hunts Grant Update

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Advertiser Directory Boyds HSCF Membership Capital Farm Credit Global Rescue HSCF Online Auction Enterprise HSCF Raffle Exhibitors

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Live Auction Highlights Friday Night Gazelles Saturday Night

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HSCF Stag & Dove Society 18 Bass Pro Shops 20 HSCF Award Banquet 23 HSCF Raffle 26 HSCF Hunting Matters 30 WAY 31 Safari International Macedonia 33

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

All events to take place at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott

SEMINAR SPEAKERS SEMINAR SPEAKERS

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17TH 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Exhibitor Registration and Move In

Town Center

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18TH 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Exhibitor Registration and Move In

Town Center

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Exhibitor Appreciation Party Members, Volunteers and Exhibitors only event

Town Center

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19TH 8:00 am - 10:30 am

Exhibitor Registration & Move In

Town Center

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Open - featuring raffles, guides, outfitters, artists, craftsmen, gear & more from around the world!

Town Center

8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience (YWCE) Workshop

Waterway Ballroom 1-3

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Cocktail Hour

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Friday Night Banquet & Live Auction

Town Center Waterway Ballroom; 3rd Floor

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20TH 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Open - featuring raffles, guides, outfitters, artists, craftsmen, gear & more from around the world!

Town Center

10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Gazelles Luncheon featuring entertainment, live & silent auctions

11:00 am

How to Book Your First African Safari - Peyton Merideth & Tommy Morrison, Shoshone Adventure Consulting, LLC

Grogan’s Mill Room

12:00 pm

Understanding Plan A and Plan B Hunting Arrows Rob Neilson, President, Ashby Bowhunting Foundation

College Park Room

1:00 pm

What To Look for When Choosing the Right Optics Will Gates, TRACT Optics

Grogan’s Mill Room

2:00 pm

Rigby, Past, Present and Future: A Grand Tradition Gary Duffey, John Rigby & Co.

College Park Room

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Cocktail Hour

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Saturday Night Gala & Live Auction (Black Tie Optional)

Waterway Ballroom; 3rd Floor

Town Center Waterway Ballroom; 3rd Floor

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21ST 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Open

Town Center

11:00 am

How to Book Your First African Safari - Peyton Merideth & Tommy Morrison, Shoshone Adventure Consulting, LLC

Grogan’s Mill Room

12:00 pm

Land & Bird Management To Create The Plantation Experience Jason Wiebenga, General Manager, Hawkeye Hunting Club

College Park Room

1:00 pm

Planning Your First Hunting Trip To Spain Bruno Rosich, Trophy Hunting Spain

Grogan’s Mill Room

3:00 pm

Convention Raffle Drawing

Town Center

FREE seminars in orange. Please pre-register when ordering banquet or expo hall tickets online.

BRUNO ROSICH | Trophy Hunting Spain Planning Your First Hunting Trip To Spain BRUNO ROSICHBruno, | Trophy Hunting Spain a professional hunter and outfitter since 1995, is passionate about

Planning Your First Hunting Trip Spain delivering the To ultimate BIG GAME hunting experience for those seeking an

elusive, trophy.

Bruno, aEuropean professional hunter and outfitter since 1995, is passionate about delivering the ultimate BIG GAME hunting experience for those seeking an Bruno Rosich is not just the owner and CEO of Trophy Hunting Spain, he’s an avid hunter elusive, European trophy. too. Since 1995, Bruno has served the hunting industry with excellence and integrity, proving to be is one ofjust Europe’s elite and hunting racking up numerous awards Bruno Rosich not the owner CEOprofessionals, of Trophy Hunting Spain, he’s an avid hunter and achievements including: too. Since 1995, Bruno has served the hunting industry with excellence and integrity, •proving 2017to Houston Club Professional of the Year Award be one Safari of Europe’s elite huntingHunter professionals, racking up winner numerous awards •and 2024 SCI Outstanding Professional Hunter of the Year Award winner achievements including: • Guided the current Ibex WorldHunter RecordofHolder 2017 Houston SafariBeceite Club Professional the Year Award winner • Guided six top-ten Beceite Ibex Record Holders 2024 SCI Outstanding Professional Hunter of the Year Award winner • Official forBeceite SCI Ibex World Record Holder Guided Measurer the current • Lifetime member of HSCF, DSC and IPHA Guided six top-ten Beceite SCI, IbexWSF, Record Holders • Executive Vice-President & Founding member of APTCE (The Spanish Professional Official Measurer for SCI Hunter Association) where he is also a member of the Ethics & Awards Committee • Lifetime member of HSCF, SCI, WSF, DSC and IPHA • Executive Vice-President & Founding member of APTCE (The Spanish Professional Bruno didn’t miss a HSCF conventionHunter since Association) 1997, and hunted many HSCF members throughout last 26 where with he is also a member of the Ethics & Awardsthe Committee years. Aside from his expertise in the hunting industry, Bruno holds a degree in Tourism. This, coupled with his friendly demeanor, Bruno to share rich historywith andmany cultural diversity withthroughout meaning and as Bruno didn’t miss aenables HSCF convention sinceSpain’s 1997, and hunted HSCF members theclarity last 26 he travels with his clients throughout the various regions of Spain.

In addition, he is fluent in English, Castilian years. Aside from his expertise in the hunting industry, Bruno holds a degree in Tourism. This, coupled with his Spanish, French andenables his native Catalan.

Bruno has 2rich kids with his better halfdiversity Isabelle:with Matias (9 y/o)and & Juliette friendly demeanor, Bruno to share Spain’s history and cultural meaning clarity (8 as y/o), with which he hunts, fishes, sea-kayaks, rides bicycles, and all kinds of outdoorsy activities. he travels with his clients throughout the various regions of Spain. In addition, he is fluent in English, Castilian Spanish, French and his native Catalan. Bruno has 2 kids with his better half Isabelle: Matias (9 y/o) & Juliette (8 y/o), with which he hunts, fishes, sea-kayaks, rides bicycles, and all kinds of outdoorsy activities.

GARY DUFFY | John Rigby & Co. RIGBY, PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE: A GRAND TRADITION GARY DUFFY | John Rigby & Co. Based in Texas, Gary Duffey assumed the role of John Rigby & Co.'s US sales

RIGBY, PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE: A GRAND TRADITION representative in September 2018, overseeing the needs of American dealers

and clients for the esteemed London gunmaker. with & being Based in Texas, Gary Duffey assumed the role of Tasked John Rigby Co.'sthe USprimary sales point of contact for Rigby's comprehensive product lineup, Gary's purview representative in September 2018, overseeing the needs of American dealers extends to liaising the London team.

A seasoned hunter with athe passion for and clients for the with esteemed London gunmaker.

Tasked with being primary hunting whitetail and small game, he boasts a diverse shooting background point of contact for Rigby's comprehensive product lineup, Gary's purview encompassing action pistol, shotgunteam. sports, and national-level service and for extends to liaising with the London A seasoned hunter with a passion match rifle competitions in the US. Gary's enthusiasm for vintage firearms has hunting whitetail and small game, he boasts a diverse shooting background been a lifelong devotion, paralleled by his avid consumption of sporting encompassing action pistol, shotgun sports, and national-level service and literature. role at Rigby and customers Highland match rifleHis competitions in entails the US.aiding Gary'sdealers enthusiasm for vintageinfirearms has Stalker and Big Game sales, guiding orders and upgrades, and offering been a lifelong devotion, paralleled by his avid consumption of sportingexpert consultation London Best products. multifaceted history literature. Hison role at Rigby entails aidingHolding dealersaand customerscareer in Highland ranging from finance to executive roles, Gary views his role as an exciting career Stalker and Big Game sales, guiding orders and upgrades, and offering expert shift that marries his varied experiences with his lifelong fascination for guns consultation on London Best products. Holding a multifaceted career history and hunting. hisexecutive tireless dedication, strives impart ranging from Through finance to roles, Garyhe views his to role as an an exciting career appreciation for traditional hunting and firearms, thereby contributing the shift that marries his varied experiences with his lifelong fascination forto guns preservation of outdoor sports and conservation ideals. and hunting. Through his tireless dedication, he strives to impart an appreciation for traditional hunting and firearms, thereby contributing to the preservation of outdoor sports and conservation ideals.

SEMINAR SPEAKERS SEMINAR SPEAKERS

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JASON WIEGENGA | Hawkeye Hunting Club Land & Bird Management To Create The Plantation Experience JASON WIEGENGA | Hawkeye Hunting Club

ROB NEILSON | Ashby Bowhunting Foundation Understanding Plan A & Plan B Hunting Arrows ROB NEILSON | Ashby Bowhunting Foundation

Jason Wiebenga has twenty years of experience managing land and wildlife to Land & Bird Management To Create The Plantation Experience achieve specific goals in widely varying habitats. After graduating from New

Mexico State University, Jason worked as a field biologist forland a consulting firm Jason Wiebenga has twenty years of experience managing and wildlife to before co-founding the wildlife and fisheries management company, Wildcat achieve specific goals in widely varying habitats. After graduating from New Environmental Services, Jason in 2009.

Leading provided extensive Mexico State University, worked as aWildcat field biologist forJason a consulting firm wildlife and fisheries management experience serving a wide range clients in before co-founding the wildlife and fisheries management company,ofWildcat six states. Since 2021, Jason has served asWildcat the General Manager for Hawkeye Environmental Services, in 2009.

Leading provided Jason extensive Hunting Club in Center, TX which has been in operation as an upland wildlife and fisheries management experience serving a wide range ofbird clients in hunting destination since 1955. six states.

Since 2021, Jason has served as the General Manager for Hawkeye Hunting Club in Center, TX which has been in operation as an upland bird hunting destination since 1955.

PEYTON MERIDETH | Shoshone Adventure Consulting, LLC How To Book Your First African Safari PEYTON MERIDETH | Shoshone Adventure Consulting, LLC Merideth grew up in Alaska where he enjoyed all the outdoor pleasures How To Book Your FirstPeyton African Safari

the Last Frontier has to offer. However, it was a longing desire to visit Africa that led him Merideth on his first African over 20 years ago. Now, after severalpleasures “trips of a Peyton grew up insafari Alaska where he enjoyed all the outdoor lifetime,” Peyton helps countless first-time safari goers book the safaris of their the Last Frontier has to offer. However, it was a longing desire to visit Africa that dreams as the Managing Director of Shoshone Adventure Consulting/Sporting led him on his first African safari over 20 years ago. Now, after several “trips of a International.

Peyton a retired first-time police officer and homicide detective lives lifetime,” Peyton helpsiscountless safari goers book the safarisand of their near Boise, ID. dreams as the Managing Director of Shoshone Adventure Consulting/Sporting International. Peyton is a retired police officer and homicide detective and lives near Boise, ID.

TOMMY MORRISON | Shoshone Adventure Consulting, LLC How To Book Your First African Safari TOMMY MORRISON | Shoshone Adventure Consulting, LLC Tommy Morrison made his first safari to Africa in 1976 where he fell in love with How To Book Your FirsttheAfrican Safari adventure, the hunting and the camaraderie around an African campfire.

Since then, he hasmade traveled to Africa thirtyinto1976 fortywhere times,he not to hunt, Tommy Morrison his first safariover to Africa fellonly in love with but to review and critique African outfitters he has represented.

Tommy has the adventure, the hunting and the camaraderie around an African campfire. over of traveled experience organizing safari to adventures, specializing inhunt, Sinceforty then,years he has to Africa over thirty forty times, not only to African safaris.

He has hunted, fished and photographed in more than fifteen but to review and critique African outfitters he has represented. Tommy has foreign countries throughout Alaska, Canada and the western Unitedin over forty years ofand experience organizing safari adventures, specializing States.

African safaris. He has hunted, fished and photographed in more than fifteen foreign countries and throughout Alaska, Canada and the western United Tommy States. has personally obtained over sixty species of African animals—the Big Five of Africa, three of the four Grand Slam of North America Wild Sheep, the Kamchatka Horn Sheep of Russia, and over twenty of the animals—the twenty-nine Big Tommy has Big personally obtained over sixty species of African species of North America Big Game.

His goal in hunting has never to the see Five of Africa, three of the four Grand Slam of North America Wildbeen Sheep, how many different species he could shoot but to enjoy the sport of hunting Kamchatka Big Horn Sheep of Russia, and over twenty of the twenty-nine and the of experiences it brings selective species in thebeen areastothat species North America Big while Game.hunting His goal in hunting has never see they occur. how many different species he could shoot but to enjoy the sport of hunting and the experiences it brings while hunting selective species in the areas that they occur.

Neilson, Co-Founder and President of Ashby Bowhunting Foundation, has Understanding Plan A &Rob Plan B Hunting Arrows

been bowhunting for over 40 years on over four continents. Rob is a Life Member of HSCF, and numerous other conservation organizations.

Rob is an Rob Neilson, Co-Founder and President of Ashby Bowhunting Foundation, has understudy of Dr. Ed and considers to be a lucky Rob been bowhunting for Ashby over 40 years on overhimself four continents.

Robbowhunter. is a Life runs the Ashby Bowhunting Foundation simply for the betterment of Member of HSCF, and numerous other conservation organizations.

Rob is an bowhuntingof worldwide. understudy Dr. Ed Ashby and considers himself to be a lucky bowhunter. Rob runs the Ashby Bowhunting Foundation simply for the betterment of bowhunting worldwide.

WILL GATES | TRACT Optics What To Look for When Choosing the Right Optics WILL GATES | TRACT Optics

Will is an 18-year the law enforcement veteran and has served in several specialized What To Look for When Choosing Right Optics

units throughout his career. He grew up in North Dakota where he enjoyed everything that hunting and fishingveteran had to and offer.has Heserved spent the last 12 specialized years of his Will is an 18-year law enforcement in several careerthroughout in Colorado where heHe became an in avid backcountry hunter units his career. grew up North Dakota where heand enjoyed passionate that long hunting range precision shooter. everything and fishing had to offer. He spent the last 12 years of his career in Colorado where he became an avid backcountry hunter and passionate long range precision shooter.

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2022 HIGH EXPECTATIONS, LESSONS LEARNED & MEMORIES MADE

By Susan and David Kalich, Co-chairs HSCF Youth Activities & Education Try to remember the day before you left on your very first hunting trip. Unlike many things these days, it’s probably easy to remember. You can likely still feel the excitement and expectations of an experience you would never have again. Your first hunt! It only happens once, and your friends or family who are going with you want it to be that once-in-a-lifetime, perfect, successful and never to be forgotten experience. They want you to enjoy yourself so much that you come to love the sport and the camaraderie as much as they do. Add to that the adrenaline of youth, the intimidating presence of your teachers from school,

knowledge and experience of hunting in Texas, North America, and the world, and you have a powerful team of knowledgeable, enthusiastic volunteers with the belief that this program creates the hunters of tomorrow.

people you’ve never met, and having lived in the city most or all your life - the scary, unknown outdoors. Bugs! Snakes!

Scorpions! The worst of all - no Internet! OMG – LMAO . . .

Preparing for your first hunt also presents new and exciting firsts. Firearm safety is absolute. Trip(s) to the shooting range for essential target practice is critical to success. Knowledge about your prey Is necessary. If you are of a certain age, you would have had the required Texas Hunter Safety Course. And then, you are ready to buy your hunting license. But now there are so many questions. Who will guide and show you the bigger picture that is hunting?

sincerely grateful.

The Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) has created a youth hunting program that takes young inexperienced and first-time hunters on that trip of a lifetime. Their first hunt!

Often, the influencers in the lives of these young people are their teachers in school. Especially, If the student chooses the Outdoors Program curriculum that many of the Houston area schools support. HSCF has established a close relationship with these teachers in several of those schools, and that working relationship provides the participants for our youth hunts and supports their Outdoors Programs. Those teachers have the difficult task of identifying which of their students will be selected to go on the annual hunts with HSCF volunteers, and they each have their own methods. One teacher requires interested students to write an essay as to why they should be selected. Another uses the opportunity as an incentive for their hardest-working FFA students. And it can be arbitrary. Choosing the students that are the most interested, deserving, or in need.

At this point, the HSCF volunteers become influencers, having lofty certificates confirming them as master hunters and rifle instructors. They also bring career experiences such as educators, police officers, and office managers. Throw in a vast

Having a hunting destination can be a challenge in and of itself.

We have been blessed over these many years to have had many commercial and private ranches donate their land and wildlife for these hunts. They too share the belief that they’re entertaining the hunters of tomorrow. And for that, we are

It was an outstanding 2021 – 2022 HSCF Youth Hunting season.

But, with few exceptions, we could say that about all our hunts from the past. This season brought us seasoned volunteers, a new ranch to experience, and a new school to our program. We entertained 28 students and 11 teachers with excellent hunting opportunities, extended learning programs, and hope that it was that once-in-a-lifetime, perfect, successful, and never to be forgotten experience. All of our young hunters we’re successful, harvesting whitetail deer, feral hogs, axis, and fallow deer.

Many lessons are taught while we are on our hunts. We have those young hunters that you recognize from the very beginning are all about shooting the biggest and the best. Something with “horns”. However, we are usually on a ranch that uses our visit to cull specific species. Twice this season we met hunters who wouldn’t take the direction of their guide to shoot one of these culls because they wanted something bigger with “horns.” It’s a concept that we believed would be easier to explain to the point of understanding than it actually was. With complete sarcasm we can say, a 16-year-old can be very challenging! We learned that when you are starting from scratch, hunting as conservation can be an extraordinarily complex issue. And thank goodness, we were prepared.

A rule of the hunt: you shoot it, you clean it, you eat it! The hunters are involved as much as our ranches will allow.

When they shoot their animal, they will help load it in the truck and then unload it at the cleaning rack. With the help of our volunteers and ranch hands, hunters will hang and clean their animals. This is sometimes where we lose a few of our participants. However, it’s surprising that with a little encouragement, the processing ends up being more of a

2024 HSCF CONVENTION CHRONICLE science lesson than stomach-turning. It is all in how it’s presented. Volunteers and guides are the best influencers at this phase. They’ve established a relationship in the blind and seem to be who our hunters are hearing best. One particular cleaning session involved removing the necessary glands to do testing for CWD (chronic waste disease). This was something they could relate to having studied it in their Outdoors class. They were fascinated. So were we. On another hunt, one of our hunters harvested a pregnant whitetail doe. The students, along with their teachers, discussed biology and physiology, collected the fetus, preserved it, and took it back as part of a presentation to their class about their trip.

Then there was a stand-out young woman hunting with us who was the obvious leader of the pack. At the beginning of the first hunt the ranch manager told us that there would be a drawing for the chance to hunt a very select species – barasingha. After a brief discussion about the importance of this animal, its status as endangered, why we were able to hunt them, and why the ranch had decided to participate in this conservation opportunity, the drawing was held and won by this particular young woman. At the same time, she noticed the disappointment of another hunter. We watched as they had a chat, but we have no idea what was said. However, this young woman generously gave the winning opportunity to that other hunter. As the weekend hunts went on, she was becoming quiet and obviously disappointed that she had not received an opportunity to make a shot. On the last outing, her guide noticed quiet tears. In an attempt to make light of her situation, he made what was meant to be a little joke about her being the only hunter without a prize. At that point, the tears began to flow, and she began to chatter about her disappointment. She went on, and the guide listened, he glanced out the window and then whispered, “If you’ll hush, there’s a big whitetail doe coming for you!” We were all incredibly happy when we heard the shot.

And then we heard that distinctive “thump” of a solid hit. She wasn’t upset about giving the hunt away but was upset about the possibility of going home empty-handed. And with that, they were given the opportunity to remind our hunters that there is

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Sometimes the proper shot is just not presented. However, we did acknowledge that good deeds are often rewarded.

High-fenced ranches in Texas provide a unique opportunity to educate our young people about the varieties of wildlife in the world. Some of the ranches we hunt have herds of axis, mouflon, blackbuck, etc. Others have more exotic species such as scimitar oryx, markhor, barasingha, and so on. All of this provides an educational opportunity, discussing world animal habitat, conservation, and the programs that hunters and hunting organizations support. Riding around the ranch on a high rack, viewing the wildlife is their favorite thing to do. Next to the hunting, of course.

In three short days, so very much can be shared without giving the appearance of a school classroom: firearms that can be used safely as a tool, not a weapon, the importance of hunting and sustaining the right to hunt, good hunting ethics, and practices, habitat and wildlife protection, and teamwork. With every HSCF Youth Hunt, we are guaranteed High Expectations, new Lessons Learned, and a wealth of Memories Made.

What do we expect for our 2023 season? Much of the same, with some differences and always opportunities. We are planning enhanced firearm safety and training for each hunt.

There will be a new school joining our program. And, we have a newly established relationship with Sea Center Texas, where HSCF volunteers will assist with Youth Fishing for Free days at their hatchery facility.

HSCF members agree that this hunting and fishing life has given us a passion for the sport that extends into wildlife and habitat conservation, hunter education, and the desire to pass on our hunting and fishing heritage to the future.

Thank you to our hard-working Teachers, outstanding Volunteers, generous Sponsors and Ranches, and a Membership that allows us the opportunity to develop a Youth Program in which they can be proud.

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LIVE AUCTION FEATURE: CHAMPIONSHIP BLOODLINE LABRADOR RETRIEVER PUPPY PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Nate Skinner Photography

This year we are honored to have a championship bloodline Labrador Retriever puppy featured in our Saturday evening gala auction during the 2024 Houston Safari Club Foundation Worldwide Hunting Expo & Convention. This puppy has been donated by a dynamic duo of men who are making impacts on the hunting community and the world.

THE PUPPY The sire of this puppy is Hank’s best dog (SUNDAY MORNING).

He is an AKC Master level hunter, a UKC Hunting Retrievers Champion, an SRS (Super Retriever Series) medal winner, a Field Trial Qualified All Age champion, and a certified Disability Service Dog. He is a one-of-a-kind beautiful companion and is the star dog in the Kingdom Dog Ministries gospel presentation which travels the nation preaching the word of God. The dam is DIXIE, a Hunting Retrievers Champion and now full-time guide dog. This is a black, male puppy. By the time of convention, the puppy will be approximately 12 weeks old, will have basic training, crate training, will be housebroken, and will be available to take home immediately.

The Training To make a good dog great, it takes training. Nick Stillwell of RunN-Gun Adventures is one of the best trainers around and will be training this new puppy. Nick has generously donated one month of training as part of this donation package. Training will be scheduled as soon as possible, preferably in July of 2024.

About Kingdom Dog Ministries - Hank Hough, Founder It is difficult to explain in words what makes Kingdom Dog Ministries (KDM) so powerful. Put simply, it is a man and dog teaching the power of obedience. What makes Kingdom Dog unique though is the ability to relate to every man, woman, and child in attendance at their presentations, no matter where they are in life.

It began in a duck blind and moved to the backyard in 2003 without a name, without a vision, or even the awareness of its birth. It began with a neighbor, then a youth group, then a church, then civic organizations, then onto public schools.

By 2008, KDM was appearing at both state and national level events and gave a total of 151 presentations across America.

Their website video received 3,000 to 5,000 hits per day. Hank and his amazing dogs appeared in magazines, as well as on radio and television, including the 700 Club and Christian World News.

Hank and his two hunting dog companions, Prophet and Monk, were retrieving hundreds of ducks and geese from the marshlands and rice fields of Texas on Saturday mornings. On Sunday mornings they were retrieving for Jesus in a church.

That’s right, they were going from swamps to churches, mud flats to carpets, duck blinds to cathedrals, camo to robes, and from guns to organ music. But the mission always remained the same - “Go” … find those that are lost and return them to the Master.

It is Friday, September 2008 in Amarillo, Texas. A man stands before a crowd numbering in the thousands, but he is not alone.

He is armed with the Word of God and two hunting dogs. By anyone’s standards two hunting dogs and the Word of God are a strange combination, but before the event is over, literally hundreds will dedicate their lives to Jesus Christ, and eightyseven will not leave the church until they are baptized! What did they come to see? Kingdom Dog Ministries, a backyard-born presentation of the gospel of Jesus Christ delivered by, of all things, a hunting dog.

It is exciting to see where God has taken this ministry. Over the last 20 years, KDM has given thousands of presentations, speaking to churches, schools, various outdoor events, men’s groups, women’s groups, youth and children’s activities, evangelistic programs, and many other places all around the nation including appearances at Wild Sheep Foundation and Dallas Safari Club conventions.

Hank believes “truth” is one of the most needed messages in America today. His new messengers of that truth are his dogs: Sunday Morning Showdown (Registered name: Matthew 16:1516), Moses (Registered name: Romans 1:16) and Send Me (Registered Name: Isaiah 6:8). He shows that his message does not need high-tech extravagance, elaborate displays, or elegant speech. It is about the SIMPLICITY of God’s timeless truths, not spoken, but revealed through live illustrations of trust and obedience.

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KDM hopes to encourage the men of America to become engaged in the battle that exists between good and evil for the sake of our country and our families. Using the example of these amazing animals, KDM’s objective is to raise men to become true champions for the Lord; prepared, eager, focused, and willing to go the distance never gone before, and yet capable of being satisfied to just faithfully sit in His presence. Learn more at https://kingdomdog.org/.

About Run-N-Gun Adventures – Nick Stillwell, CoOwner Nick Stillwell started training dogs at the young age of fourteen, began guiding hunts at 16 years old, and has also placed third, twice, in the World Championship Snow Goose Calling Contest.

He completed an HRCH and a Master title with his dog Gunner at the age of seventeen. After Gunner Nick stayed competitive in the hunt test world for several years with other dogs. Nick is now a co-owner of Run-N-Gun Outfitters and also a full-time guide.

When it is hunting season, Nick is in the field every day hunting ducks and geese. Nick’s incredible hunting experience chasing ducks and geese all over the country separates him from many other trainers. He has seen it all and knows exactly how to make the perfect retriever to fit all your hunting needs. Dogs have always been his passion and he truly believes duck hunting would not be the same without a great retriever at his side.

He now trains professionally during the spring & late summer at our kennels and training facility. There is usually a waiting list because he only takes sixteen dogs at a time and word has spread on his ability. Once customers let him train their dog, they always let him finish them out. Anyone who sees a dog work in the field that he has trained always asks, “Who did the training and can he take my dog too?”

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“I train really great hunting dogs, plain and simple,” says Nick.

Run-N-Gun Adventures offers a new era of outfitting by incorporating all aspects of outdoor corporate hunting adventures in one place! Whether you want to fish for trophy trout or giant reds or hunt ducks, geese, or cranes, they have a host of opportunities to help create an experience you will not forget. All of their trips take place at top-notch properties that have been managed by their team along the Texas Gulf Coast. And with some of the best young guides Texas has to offer, they are confident you will enjoy your time with their team.

While fishing and hunting are what made them popular, their lodge is one of their best-kept secrets. With a private chef, lots of amenities, and comfortable sleeping quarters, you will enjoy your experience from start to finish.

Run-N-Gun is growing in popularity among outdoorsmen and women, corporate hunting groups, families, groups of friends, and individuals just needing a few days away. Recently Run-N-Gun Adventures was featured on national TV on the popular show, “Struttinbuck TV”. Learn more at https://run-ngunadventures.com/.

For the opportunity to bid on this amazing puppy, purchase your banquet tickets now for the 2024 HSCF Worldwide Hunting Expo & Convention Saturday Night Gala.

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AFRICA’S DANGEROUS SEVEN IN 40 DAYS BY: CHAPUNGU-KAMBAKO SAFARIS In these modern times it is very seldom to hear of safaris longer than 14 days. After months of planning, Steve and Diane arrived in Johannesburg – ready and eager to start their African safari in search for the Dangerous Seven.

Our first stop was Kalahari Oryx in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. Steve managed to hunt a beautiful 51” buffalo, monster white rhino as well as a USFWS exportable wildmanaged lion, ticking off the first three of the Big five. Diane in turn shifted her focus to the endemic plains game of the Kalahari Desert and harvested a kudu, nyala, oryx, sable and zebra.

After 10 days at Kalahari Oryx the team, under guidance of PH Nicolai Raubenheimer, travelled to Nyati Wilderness in the Limpopo Province. The aim was to hunt hippo and crocodile, both very cunning species in the water. On day 3 Steve got on the sticks and shot his hippo bull at sunset. He also got another 53” buffalo, giraffe, impala and warthog, while Diane harvested an ancient klipspringer. We stalked a few crocodiles during the week but only found the right one nearing the end of the last day.

Leaving South Africa behind our next stop would be Tsholotsho South near the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. It is right before the summer rainfall season and the bush is at its

driest. Elephants walk for miles to find water and every day we have been sitting at pockets of permanent pools to scout over hundreds of elephants quenching their first. Steve harvested his bull on the 4th day weighing in at 77 pounds as well as a spotted hyena, while Diane shot her 79 pounder on the 8th day.

It was time to take a breather from hunting for a few days, so we did some sightseeing at the world-renowned Victoria Falls and caught tigerfish on the Zambezi.

Kambako camp in the Niassa Reserve, Mozambique, was our final destination. Leopard was still on the Dangerous Seven list to hunt as well as a few endemic species of the area. We had several leopard on bait which we monitored over the course of 14 days. With the help of local PH Darren, Steve manged to get his big tom on the 8th day. He also harvested a beautiful waterbuck and yellow baboon while Diane hunted a bushbuck, kudu, red duiker, common duiker and Sharpe’s grysbuck, ticking three more species off her Tiny ten list.

It has been 40 days, across three countries, hunting Africa’s Dangerous Seven while making endless memories. Steve and Diane were set on this being their last hunt in Africa, but in the end they are already planning their next trip with ChapunguKambako Safaris. There is truth in the words of Karen Blixen (Danish author of “Out of Africa”) - “If there were one more thing I could do, it would be to go on safari once again…”

Guest Speaker Staff Sergeant Johnny “Joey” Jones, USMC, Ret.; FOX News Contributor

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ODE TO THE ELAND: THE WORLD’S LARGEST ANTELOPE IS ONE OF AFRICA’S GREATEST HUNTS.

BY TIM HERALD

I recently read an article a friend wrote that discussed different kinds of hunters. The author said there are generalists, specialists and folks somewhere in between. I guess I am in between because like generalists, I love to hunt all different animals in different places, but I am definitely not a collector.

I have found a few animals around the world that I especially like to hunt, but I am not a specialist in the sense of I only hunt sheep, etc. One of the animals, along with buffalo, elk and wild turkeys, that I seriously love to hunt is eland. They are big, majestic, highly in tune with their surroundings, and in my opinion, provide the best tasting red meat on earth.

There are a number of eland subspecies scattered throughout Africa, the Cape eland being the most common, then there are Livingston, Patterson (or East African), and the magnificent Lord Derby’s eland of central and west Africa. I have had the privilege to hunt Cape and Livingstone on numerous occasions and will hunt Patterson’s this coming December in Maasailand.

Depending on where you are hunting, the tactics are generally pick up tracks and follow like a traditional buffalo hunt, or in more open terrain, spot and stalk. I have done both and have had some wonderful hunts using each method.

Back in 2019 I had my family on safari in the East Cape of South Africa just after my twin sons graduated from high school.

This was their trip, and I really didn’t plan to hunt myself at all.

They booth shot nice kudu and a number f other plainsgame species, but one afternoon we were high up in the mountains and we spotted a number of waterbuck and a herd of eland one feeding one side of a huge bowl.

We made a long and very steep climb up to get even with the animals, but we were hidden by the roll of the terrain, and then we side hilled around to where we could see them. There were three or four eland bulls and a couple of them were mature, but not old gray “blue bulls”. My son Will crawled up behind a large rock to where his PH Pieter was, and Pieter pointed out which bull to shoot and Will got on the rifle. It was 365 yards, an awkward shooting position, and Will had never shot over 200 yards. He tried and tried, but just could not get comfortable and steady. Will decided he just could not make that shot.

We were about to turn around and leave when our tracker pointed up the hill and to the left of the eland we had been concentrating on, and there stood a massive bodied blue bull. I

ranged him at 403 yards, and there was no way to get closer. If Will wasn’t comfortable at 365 yards, he sure wasn’t going to be at over 400, so I decided to grab the rifle and give it a go.

I dialed my Trijicon Accupoint scope up to 18 power and slid in behind the stock. The big bull was perfectly broadside across the canyon, and I dialed the turret too 400 yards. I touched the trigger and sent my Cutting Edge Bullets’ Lazer on its way, and the massive antelope bucked like a rodeo bull and started downhill. We could see a red spot low on his shoulder that marked a perfect heart shot, and I knew he was done. He paused after about sprinting about 75 yards, and I put another one in him though I was sure there was no need. The nearly 2,000-pound animal crashed off a small rock shelf and tumbled down the steep hill into a narrow ravine out of sight. I was elated, but I knew that we were going to have some serious work to get him off that mountain.

The bull ended up in a tangled mess in the small drain, and it took a dozen of us to get him cut up and packed off the mountain. It was well worth it as the next night we had some of the finest steaks imaginable cooked over an open wood fire back at camp.

That was a fun hunt, but I must admit that I would rather track eland if the situation lends itself to that type hunt. That is the way the majority of Lord Derby eland are hunted, and I have spent many days and taken numerous bulls while tracking in the thick brush country of Botswana. These hunts are conducted exactly like tracking buffalo hunts, but I feel that when you get close to eland, they are more wary thana buffalo. You start out in early morning and try to find tracks from that night or morning, and you follow them until you make contact with the eland.

More often than not they wind you, see you or hear you and thunder off in a depressing cloud of dust, but when things work out just right, it is a very rewarding hunt.

I was hunting Botswana a while back, and just after good light we came across the tracks of three eland bulls that were only a few hours old. We walked at a good pace following the tracks through the thorny brush as it is sandy ground there and fairly easy tracking. After two hours and maybe four miles, our Bushman tracker suddenly halted and grabbed his ear. My PH Verner and I froze and listened, and sure enough we could hear the tell-tale clicking sound that eland make when they walk. We knew that we were close, and the wind was in our favor.

2024 HSCF CONVENTION CHRONICLE We moved forward at a snail’s pace, and when we came around a large thorn tree, we could see two bulls feeding contentedly.

Both were big bodied with good horns, but neither looked old to me. I was a bit disappointed, and then we saw the brush moving to their right. A couple minutes later, another bull emerged into the open, and he took my breath away. He was dark gray, had a huge swinging dewlap, monstrous body, and almost no horns!

He was so old his horns had literally been worn down to stubs that were maybe a foot long. He was like a scrum cap buffalo.

Verner leaned over and whispered in my ear that he was sorry, and we would go try to find a better one, and I told him to set up the sticks that I absolutely loved this old bull. There wasn’t much to the shot the huge beast was only sixty yards away. I had my Trijicon scope bottomed out on 2.5 power found the shoulder and put a .416 caliber Cutting Edge Safari Raptor through both lungs. The bull stumbled about 5 yards and collapsed. That was my favorite eland hunt and my favorite eland I have ever killed. He was ancient, and that means way more to me than the stretch of a tape.

I have a trip to South Africa planned for next June, and eland will be my main focus. I am visiting three of Worldwide Trophy Adventure’s quality outfitters while there and will hunt eland with each. I’ll be tracking in the Kalahari near the Botswana border, spotting and stalking in mountains of the East Cape, and a combination of both at the edge of the Great Karoo. It will be a grand safari, and I hope to meet up with another old blue bull or two, as they are absolutely my favorite plainsgame animal to hunt. I can taste the backstraps in my mind, and its making me long for a braii.

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GEAR FOR ELAND Eland are huge, up to 2000 pounds, and have heavy bones, so I like to use a large rifle when possible. In areas like the east Cape where shooting can be long, I prefer a .338 Win. Mine is topped with a Trijicon 5x20 Accupoint scope that has a turret and shoots very well out past 500 yards.

In the thick stuff when tracking, I prefer a big bore as shots are rarely much over 100 yards and sometimes very close. I have taken eland with my .470 double rifle topped with a Trijicon RMR2, red dot type sight, but my go to is my .416 Rem topped with a 2.5x12.5 Accupoint. I can shoot from 0-200 yards without thinking twice and the big 370 grain Cutting Edge all brass Safari Raptor bullets I shoot are just devastating. They have 6 pedals that sheer off a few inches after entering the animal that do massive trauma, and the solid brass back end acts as a jagged solid and penetrates incredibly. To me, the bullet is more important than caliber on huge animals like eland and buffalo. The bullet must penetrate and retain weight, and I have found nothing that can rival the CEB Raptors in that respect.

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HSCF GRANT RECIPIENT

GRANT UPDATE: COASTAL PRAIRIE CONSERVANCY The Houston Safari Club Foundation Grants Program supports conservation efforts by providing financial assistance to projects and organizations whose goals align with HSCF’s mission to preserve the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and the promotion of our hunting heritage. The following is a write-up about the Coastal Prairie Conservancy from their Advancement Director, a recent HSCF grant recipient.

I love how certain sounds can instantly transport me to another time and place, recalling memories of the past. For me, a duck call is one of these sounds. It takes me back to practicing calls with my dad in the backyard. To annoy my sister while she was talking to her boyfriend on the phone. And most of all, to that early morning out on the Katy Prairie when I went hunting with my dad and grandad for the very first time.

I was nine and had just received my first shotgun for my birthday. I had diligently studied and passed Hunter’s Safety, spent hours in the garage with my dad learning how to hold, carry, clean, and store my gun, and thoughtfully planned my clothing and gear for the hunt. In the darkness we set out on foot, the silence of the morning allowing me to clearly hear nature’s symphony all around me.

It was a long walk for my legs, and when we finally arrived at the wetland to set up for the morning there were hundreds of ducks on the water. Disturbing them as we set up our decoys, the whoosh of their wings overhead was a glorious sound. Wideeyed, I turned to my dad. “It’s not sunrise yet,” he whispered, “they’ll come back.” I helped set up the decoys and climbed into the blind, anxious and nervous for their return.

As we called the ducks back into the wetland, they didn’t all come at once. Instead, groups would circle and come back, half a dozen at a time. What a thrill it was to watch as they looped around, almost passed, and then returned, knowing they heard

my call. For me, this was a magical moment, and it continues to be one of my favorite parts of duck hunting. It’s that instant, as you are calling them when they turn and head straight for the water. You know you’ve got them, and the sound of their return takes over the skies. Here they come.

That first morning it was hard for me to sit still, and my gun was heavy. I couldn’t hold it steady as I tried to stand up and shoot each time the ducks came in. After a number of attempts, my dad suggested, “Stay standing, let your gun rest on the blind, and wait until you see the duck set its wings.”

His name is Maverick. He’s hanging in my office. My very first duck.

I think a lot about those mornings and the things that I learned.

The pieces of our family’s history were passed down to me by my dad and grandad as we sat out on the prairie. My daughter is about to turn seven, she’s already a wild lover of the outdoors and curious about hunting. I worry that she won’t get to have the same experiences. I’m watching habitats disappear and numbers decline. I wonder how long I will be able to hunt with my kids, and will they be able to hunt with theirs?

I’m grateful organizations like the Coastal Prairie Conservancy are out there trying to make sure that prairies and wetlands are conserved. Not only are they preserving the places to go hunt ducks, but they are also ensuring there will be ducks to hunt.

The rich land that the Coastal Prairie Conservancy is preserving provides foraging and roosting habitat for migratory waterfowl, as well as nesting and brood-rearing habitat for mottled ducks who live their entire life cycle on the prairies and wetlands of the Texas coastal region. I know how important the wetlands are to the ducks, but it’s the grasslands, too, because without them they have nowhere to nest. And nowhere to nest means the ducks soon disappear forever.

2024 HSCF CONVENTION CHRONICLE Supporting conservation and organizations like the Coastal Prairie Conservancy feels like my gift back to the prairie for all it gave me as a young hunter and all it continues to give me today. I want everyone to have the opportunity to learn how to duck hunt and spend time in wetlands with family and friends.

Because even now, as I write this, I can close my eyes and hear the ducks overhead. And I am overwhelmed with wonder, just like I was on that very first morning.

For more information about the Coastal Prairie Conservancy, visit coastalprairieconservancy.org.

For more information about HSCF grants, visit hscfdn.org/giving-back/grants

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What is the Katy Prairie Preserve?

The Katy Prairie Preserve is a permanently protected coastal prairie natural area located in the middle of the Central Flyway. It boasts more than 300 resident and migratory bird species; 110 species of mammals, amphibians, and reptiles; 700 species of wildflowers and grasses, and thousands of terrestrial insects and aquatic invertebrate species. The Katy Prairie has been designated a Global Important Bird Area by the National Audubon – one of only 20 sites in Texas. The entire Katy Prairie Preserve, protected through fee acquisition (13,590 acres) or conservation easement (5,012 acres), now encompasses over 18,000 acres of coastal prairie and supports multitudes of wildlife, including migratory and resident birds in the Central Flyway. The Indiangrass Preserve, a large area on the Katy Prairie Preserve providing public access, now totals 2,877 protected acres and is nearly double the size of Memorial Park and three times larger than New York’s Central Park. Why do we restore and enhance coastal prairie? The Coastal Prairie Conservancy’s restoration efforts recreate the historic topography of the region, including prairie potholes and Mima mounds, and reintroduce grasses and wildflowers that existed when the land was naturally managed by bison, fire, and, possibly, Indigenous peoples who lived in the area prior to the arrival of Europeans.

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LIVE AUCTION PREVIEW F12 • ALLIGATOR SOLUTION GATOR HUNTS HOSTED BY MEYER CUSTOM BOOTMAKERS

Alligator Solution Gator Hunt Hosted by Meyer Custom Bootmakers for One Hunter and One Guest in Louisiana

VALUE: $9,500.00

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From Alligator Solution Gator Hunts by Meyer Custom Bootmakers—a guided gator hunt by airboat near Lafayette, Louisiana for one hunter & one guest. 100% success rate in the swamps and marshlands near Jeanerette, Louisiana where you will be staying at luxury historical lodgings on Bayou Teche. Your hide will be used to make custom gator boots (belly and lowers), a belt, and a wallet handcrafted by Texas artisans at Meyer Custom Bootmakers. Items will be shipped to the hunter within 8 to 12 months of the trip. Production of boots depends on production time of the tannery. Included are meals and lodging, license, skinning, prep, shipping, dying, tanning and ground transportation from/to Lafayette (commercial) or Jeanerette (private) airport. Additional hunters are welcome at $8000 and observers at $1500. The hunt may be upgraded to include a second night of lodging and a day of inshore guided fishing for $2000/person. This hunt must be scheduled for September 2024 or September 2025. HSCF thanks Alligator Solution Gator Hunts hosted by Meyer Custom Bootmakers for this 100% donation.

Contact: 832-330-5266 • alligatorsolution@gmail.com alligatorsolution.com

F24 • X FACTOR WHITETAILS

3-Day Ohio Trophy Whitetail Deer Hunt Up To 200”

VALUE: $6,500.00 Join X Factor Whitetails for a 3-day Whitetail trophy deer hunt up to 200”, in the hills of West Liberty, Ohio! X Factor Whitetails Of Indiana, a privately owned and operated hunting ranch, offers guided weapon of choice hunts for groups of all sizes. Trophy whitetail hunts on the rolling acres of X Factor Whitetails of Ohio is an experience you will never forget! The bucks on the ranch will challenge you to the MAX! Bow hunt from one of the many tree stands precisely positioned on the ranch. With the snow-covered ranch in the winter months, you can enjoy the natural buck movements from the comfort of our heated blinds!

Our guides have worked hard to position the tree stand and blinds in the “perfect spot” scattered throughout the ranch. From the time you arrive at our location, you will be treated to 5-star service. Our cooks, our guides, and our entire staff will be at your disposal for your entire trip. You can truly kick back and take it easy and let us take care of you. This hunt must be taken during the 2024 hunting season. The hunt may be scheduled for a Monday-Wednesday or Thursday-Saturday. This hunt may be upgraded, using the value of this hunt to upgrade to whitetail deer over 200”. Method of take is hunter’s choice. Food, lodging and guide service are included. Not included are transportation to and from the property, hunting licenses or tags. HSCF thanks X Factor Whitetails of Indiana for this 100% donation.

Contact: 765-244-0170 • xfactorwhitetails@gmail.com www.xfactorwhitetails.com

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6-Day Fly-In Baited Spring Bear Hunt for One Hunter in Canada

VALUE: $6,500.00 Kyler Knelsen of Wingmaster Outfitting is offering this fantastic 6-day black bear hunt over active baits in the far reaches of Northern Alberta, Canada. Experience nonstop bear action every day and take a second bear home with you for an additional $1500. This hunt is done in an extremely low-pressure area and is completely free-range hunting. You should see between 4-8 bears per day and have the opportunity to take a bear around the 7ft mark. Accommodations with showers and your own sleeping quarters. Kyler’s team of guides will make sure your hunt is enjoyable and memorable! Hunting will be done from spacious tree stands or ground blinds. This is a great hunt for kids as well as the budding archery hunter! Hunt must be taken in May-June 2024 or 2025. Additional hunters are welcome at the regular price of $6500 per person. This camp can comfortably accommodate 6 hunters at a time. Method of take is rifle, shotgun, bow or crossbow. HSCF References: Shannon Payne, John Hubbard, Daniel Welker. HSCF thanks Wingmaster Outfitting Ltd. for this donation.

Contact: 780-247-0247 • kyler@wingmasteroutfitting.com www.wingmasteroutfitting.com

BOOTH 700

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G11 • HEREDEROS HUNTING CO.

G20 • COTTON MESA TROPHY WHITETAIL

VALUE: $11,900.00

VALUE: $7,000.00

3-Day Spain Hunting Trip for Two Hunters and Two Observers for Iberian Red Stag up to 164 CIC Points Herederos Hunting Spain has donated a fantastic 3-day hunting trip for two hunters and two observers in pursuit 2-Iberian Red Stag up to 164 CIC points in Spain. This hunt offers one of the best hunting and vacationing opportunities for both the hunters and their observers in one package. The hunt will be at our private concession of more than 20-years. Included in the hunt is the trophy fee for two Iberian Red Stags, accommodation in our exclusive hunting lodge, excellent Spanish cuisine, 4x4 vehicles, gamekeeper, hunting guide, pre-scouting, transportation to/from Barajas Adolfo Suarez airport in Madrid. Additional hunters are welcome at $750/day and observers at $350/person/day. This hunt may be upgraded for larger Iberian Red Stag and more animals: Gredos ibex, Beceite ibex, Southeastern ibex, Ronda ibex, Iberian mouflon sheep, Barbary sheep, Iberian fallow deer, Iberian roe deer, Cantabrian chamois, Pyrenean chamois, Balearian boc, wild boars, and Iberian wolf (limit permits) from current price list and can be taken in 2025 or 2026. Not included in the donation are additional hunting days, accommodations before/after the hunt, the 21% VAT of the hunt value, a hunting license of $150 per hunting area, insurance $150, D/P and taxidermy. Hunt may be taken with a rifle or bow. This fully donated hunt cannot be combined with any other Spain hunt, including another hunt already booked with Herederos Hunting Spain (unless specifically approved in advance). HSCF References: Matt Williams. HSCF thanks Herederos Hunting Spain for this 100% donation.

Contact: 34629033762 • rafa@herederoshunting.com herederoshunting.com

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3-Day Trophy Whitetail Hunt for One Hunter in Texas

Long-time HSCF supporter, Robert Gegenheimer of Cotton Mesa, has donated a 3-day hunt for one hunter to pursue a whitetail buck up to 160 B&C in Corsicana, Texas. This hunt may be taken October through December 2024 or 2025. Method of take: rifle or bow. Includes first class lodging, private bedroom and bath, great food, transportation on the ranch and trophy fee. This hunt may be upgraded to include any larger whitetail or exotics at the current price list. Additional hunters are welcome per current price list; non-hunters: $400/day. TX hunting license not included. References: Rudy Nix, Travis, Michael and Barret Simpson, Dan Duncan, Gary Rose, and Tony McCorvey. HSCF thanks Cotton Mesa for this donation.

Contact: 903-654-3416 • robert@cottonmesawhitetail.com cottonmesawhitetail.com

5-Day Free Range Big Game and Fishing Argentina Safari for Two Hunters/Anglers in Estancia Laguna Lodge, Corrientes state, Argentina.

VALUE: $12,800.00 Come and live this amazing experience at our luxury lodge in Esquina, Corrientes where you will enjoy big game hunting and fly fishing only 15 minutes between lodges. Included in this donation are 5-days accommodation for two hunters (4 days of hunting for axis deer, water buffalo, wild boar, and blackbuck plus 1 day of golden dorado fishing) to include one wild boar trophy fee per hunter (please note that each hunter must take one extra trophy.) Daily rates include: full board accommodations based on double rooms, with wine and/or beer, drinks and meals and international chef service, land transportations by cars and 4WD vehicles, primary trophy preparation, professional 2x1 guide service, English speaking host and Wi-Fi Internet service at all lodges. Not included are extra animals (water buffalo, axis deer, blackbuck), international airfare, domestic 1 hour flight ($160 RT approximately), transfer services, hunting license ($340), fishing license ($160), Government Tag ($140), gun rental ($300), caping/boiling (S60/full body $100), laundry ($25), tips and insurance and/or medical expenses. Additional hunters are welcome at $850-$950 per day and observers at $650/day. The hunt can be upgraded to include additional species per current price list. Hunting method is usually spot and stalk, 2x1 guide, hunting hours are daylight. At lunch time, after morning spotting and stalking animals, our international chefs will be waiting with snacks, national and game dishes and local world class wines. After lunch, hunters can take a nap to be ready for the afternoon hunt until twilight. Then, dinner will be waiting, surrounded by drinks, conversations and laughs by the side of our huge fire pit. $1,000 booking deposit per guest will be required to lock in dates. CSA cannot book a date without any commitment from the hunter. HSCF thanks Catena Safaris Argentina for this 100% donation.

Contact: office@catenasafarisargentina.com catenasafarisargentina.com

G13 • WATERFALL RESORT ALASKA

Wild Alaska Fishing Adventure for Two at Waterfall Resort

VALUE: $13,620.00 Waterfall Resort Alaska is a beautifully restored, historic seafood cannery turned world-class sports-fishing resort. Located on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska, near Ketchikan, it is legendary for waters rich in wild salmon and halibut. This donation package encompasses a gift certificate, which is good for two guests on a 3-night itinerary, starting with their arrival in Ketchikan, Alaska. The certificate is valid during the 2024 season (subject to availability) and is transferable. Our season runs mid-June through mid-August. Accommodation is double occupancy, with two guests per room. Fishing is four guests per cabin cruiser and upgrades may be available. If you add two additional friends or family to your group, you can book any time during the fishing season and Waterfall Resort will extend 25% off the retail rate of the fishing package to their guests.

Certificates may not be combined with any other promotion. The gift certificate for two people includes: round-trip floatplane transportation between Ketchikan and Waterfall Resort, lodging in historic boardwalk cabin or oceanfront lodge room, all meals, including complimentary Pacific Coast wines with dinner, daily housekeeping and Wi-Fi hotspots, guided fishing from 25-foot, heated cabin cruisers, all fishing tackle, bait, equipment, and use of all-weather gear, fish trimming and packing in fish boxes for travel and on-site Alaska Airlines service for easy return-flight check-in. Please note there are several items not included with this trip such as commercial airfare to Ketchikan, baggage fees, Alaska fishing licenses, King Salmon Stamps, King of Kings Salmon Fishing Tournament tickets, and gratuities. HSCF thanks Waterfall Resort Alaska for this donation.

Contact: 800-544-5125 • donationprogram@waterfallresort.com waterfallresort.com

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S4 • DEA RANCH

Fill Your Freezer With Beef

VALUE: $5,500.00 Ribeyes that will melt in your mouth! This is your chance to have a fully processed Angus steer custom cut and delivered to you!

Courtesy of DEA Ranch of Mathis, Texas, you will receive a hormone free Angus steer raised start to finish on the DEA Ranch.

Delivery will depend on the time of processing. HSCF thanks DEA Ranch for this 100% donation.

Contact: 361-249-1157 • dearanchhunts@gmail.com dearanch.com

S5 • BUCKBRUSH OUTFITTERS

Combination White-Tailed Deer & Mule Deer Combination Archery Hunt in Alberta, Canada

VALUE: $8,500.00

S6 • KOWAS ADVENTURE SAFARIS AND “THIS IS AFRICA FIVE” TELEVISION SHOW Free Range Kudu Hunt in Namibia for One Hunter Filmed and Broadcasted by This Is Africa Five

VALUE: $8,550.00 Kowas Adventure Safaris is donating this special hunt for a Trophy Kudu bull in our best free-range area for BIG kudu bulls in Namibia (trophy fee included)! It is a seven-day long safari with five full hunting days, all-inclusive at our Kowas Lodge. The extra perk on the hunt: It will be filmed by world famous This Is Africa (TIA) himself, Andy Buchanan and will be aired on television! Andy has hunted in Namibia with Kowas Adventure Safaris numerous times and the collaboration will be bound to bring some great excitement to your living room. Ethical hunting is our pride and passion. Hunts are conducted on uncompromising fair-chase principles. Our capable Professional Hunters will take you through the veil between modern shooter and African stalker, helping you become one with the land and the game you seek. Hunt savannahs, mountains and thorn bush veldt teeming with an infinite variety of game. Through an unwavering focus on conservation and ethical hunting practices, Kowas Adventure Safaris provide hunts for unpressured game and unsurpassed trophy quality. Kowas lodge, a 1.5 hours’ drive southeast from Windhoek, situated between rolling hills and open savannahs teeming with game. The Barn is a large trophy room area with an array of trophies, indoor BBQ, pool table and dart board with a truly unique bar area that will make you feel right at home. Fresh steaks from the day’s success grilling on the braai (BBQ), lit by the spectacular Milky Way and Southern Cross. The rooms are luxurious and overlook a waterhole that many animals come and visit throughout out the day and night.

Hunt must be taking February 1 through November 30, 2024. Additional hunters are welcome at $350/night and observers at $150/night. Arrival point is Hosea Kutako Int’l Airport. Not included are hunting permits, taxidermy and/or shipping and dipping. HSCF thanks Kowas Adventure Safaris and This is Africa Five for this 100% donation.

Contact: 264 81 295 6581 • kowasadv@iafrica.com.na kowasadventure.com

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Buckbrush Outfitters has generously donated a combination white-tailed deer & mule deer archery hunt in Alberta, Canada.

Buckbrush Outfitters is owned and operated by Rod and Logan Hunter. Rod Hunter was recognized as the 2023 HSCF Outfitter of the Year and Buckbrush Outfitters has been an HSCF exhibitor since 1984. This hunt is for one (1) hunter and method of take is archery only. Crossbows are allowed with a physician’s letter confirming disability. The hunt will take place in East Central Alberta, primarily on private farm and ranch land. Hunts will be conducted from tree stands, ground blinds, tower blinds or spot and stalk. Trophy size will be the hunter’s choice. Buckbrush Outfitters’ long-standing whitetail and mule deer area is known worldwide for having some of the largest deer in North America. These hunts take place in the battle river area of East-Central Alberta. Observers may be added for $150/day. This hunt will take place over 7 days and 6 nights between October 10-31, 2024. Extra days are available at $500/day. Included are lodging, meals, beverages, airport reception, transportation to/from the lodge, transportation during the hunt, trophy preparation and transportation to the shipper. Arrival/departure will be Edmonton Airport (YEG). Arrivals after 3:00 p.m. and departures before noon from Edmonton will require an overnight hotel near Edmonton airport. Not included is air fare, any additional lodging, federal firearms, licenses, tags and associated fees (contact outfitter for details). HSCF References: Tommy and Anna Morrison, Sam Williams, Larry West, Cecil Hopper, Wesley Pratka. HSCF thanks Buckbrush Outfitters for this 100% donation.

Contact: 780-853-7720 • hunterr@telusplanet.net huntbuckbrush.com

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S7 • RHINOLAND SAFARIS

All Inclusive 7-Day Hunt for One Hunter and One Observer to Harvest a Crocodile, Impala, and Civet/Genet

VALUE: $11,300.00 Rhinoland Safaris Africa has donated a 7-day Hunt in South Africa in the Limpopo province, for one hunter and one non-hunter. This is a 7-day hunt for 1x Nile Crocodile to be hunted in the Klipriver or Phalala River and surrounding water bodies, 1x Civet/Genetto be hunted over bait at night and 1x trophy Impala to be used as bait for the Crocodile and Civet/Genet. This hunt includes transportation to/from Johannesburg Airport, all accommodations, daily laundry, meals, and alcoholic beverages in our beautiful 5-star lodge on our own privately owned 30,000-acre ranch as well as the trophy fees for these three animals.

All guides, skinners and trackers will be provided for a successful completion of this hunt. Additional hunters are welcome at $395/person/day and observers at $195/person per day. Additional animals can be added upon request, as per the current price list. This hunt is to be taken in the 2024/2025 season. This hunt excludes airfare, transportation of trophies from the taxidermy to the U.S., gratuities to staff and professional hunters, rifle hire, bullets, and rifle import ($150). HSCF References: Stephanie and Will Perry. HSCF thanks Rhinoland Safaris for this 100% donation.

Contact: +27 83 234 3417 • mkotze2104@gmail.com rhinoland.co.za

S9 • BLASER USA

The 2024 Houston Safari Club Foundation President’s Rifle-The Blaser R8 in .300 Win Mag and .375 H&H The legacy of the annual HSCF President’s Rifle continues! HSCF President Monica Willamson has chosen the Blaser R8 bolt action rifle - a modular system designed to travel the world. The R8 platform allows flexibility to interchange calibers while providing ergonomic perfection in stock design and unequaled trigger performance. The Blaser R8 is a straight-pull rifle with a radially locking bolt system, modularity and barrel mounted scope mount. The 2024 HSCF President’s Rifle features a set of barrels in .300 Win Mag and .375 H&H to allow the recipient to confidently hunt any big game in any condition. German military grade steel will perform with excellence over the life of the rifle. Optics are the new German made Blaser 1-6x24mm for close encounters in dangerous ranges and the Blaser B2 2-12x50mm for longer range visibility. Both optics feature the Blaser Saddle mount which allows for quick assembly and disassembly with absolute return to zero. To complete the already outstanding optics package, a LIEMKE LUCHS-2 Thermal Optics System is included. Features include a powerful sensor and universal 35 mm/50 mm lens and can be used as a clip-on device or as a hand-held unit. The beautiful stock is a work of art from the Blaser Custom Shop, grade 8 with deep oiled finish allows the natural beauty to show from this presentation grade walnut. As a special added feature, a one of a kind HSCF logo is embedded in the pistol grip. The receiver is deep blued Safari grade steel featuring deep Custom Shop engraving to highlight the Houston Safari Club Foundation President’s Rifle of the Year for 2024.

The gold-filled theme is carried over to the bolt housing, bolt ball, and matching bolt head and trigger. A custom Blaser presentation case will hold your entire rifle system for safe storage and travel. HSCF thanks Blaser USA for this donation.

Contact: 210-377-2572 • jason.evans@blaser-group.us blaser-group.com/us

S11 • SPIRAL HORN SAFARIS

5-Day Family Sable Hunt at Spiral Horn Safaris

VALUE: $12,700.00 Join Houston Safari Club PH of the year 2022, Louis van Bergen at Spiral Horn Safaris for an amazing 5-day family or friends’ hunt. With two hunters and two non-hunters included in this hunt, it is a great opportunity for you to do that long overdue trip to Africa. Your group will have exclusive use of the Lodge and hunting area, with freshly prepared meals daily, all drinks and daily laundry service, this is the place to relax. The hunt will take place on our private ranch. Included in the hunt is trophy fees for one sable bull 40-43”, accommodations at our exclusive and private hunting lodge with spacious en suite thatch roofed chalets, excellent local cuisine, hunting vehicles, trained trackers, skinners, and professional hunters. Road transfers to/from Johannesburg International Airport is included. Charter flights may be arranged at an additional cost as we have a private landing strip on the ranch. Additional hunters are welcome at $450/hunter and observers for $250/person per day. This hunt may be upgraded to include additional species from the current price list but must be taken in 2024. Hunt may be taken with a rifle, crossbow, or bow. A deposit of $1,000 is required to reserve your hunt dates. HSCF References: Jeff Birmingham, Gib Surles, Ford Cunningham, JD Wilbanks, Ross Melinchuk, Dan Alford, Prentiss Burt, Gerald Russel, Kevin Ormston. HSCF thanks Spiral Horn Safaris for this 100% donation.

Contact: 27 76 577 6292 • safari.spiralhorn@gmail.com www.spiralhornsafaris.com

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S14 • OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE 2024 Oregon Special Rocky Mountain Goat Tag

VALUE: The state of Oregon is pleased to provide to HSCF the Special Rocky Mountain Goat Auction tag for the 2024 season. This tag will be valid for four (4) months (Aug 1 – November 30, 2024) in any open hunt area with tags as listed in the 2024 Oregon Big Game Regulations. Hunter must complete a mandatory orientation prior to the hunt and must check out through the local ODFW office near where the goat was harvested upon completion of the hunt. Hunting Rocky Mountain goats in Oregon is an extraordinary opportunity with a variety of hunting conditions, high success, and amazing animal quality. Hunt areas range from full hard core backcountry hunting to hunt areas with relatively easy access. In the last five years, 95% of Oregon goat hunters have been successful. Oregon hunts Rocky Mountain goats very conservatively. As a result, our hunt quality is high with an average score over 45” and 43% of the harvest animals green scoring at or above the Boone & Crockett minimum for record book entry (47”). Amazingly, 18% of harvested goats in the last 5 years are at or above the all-time record book minimum score of 50”, with our largest harvested goat scoring 54 3/8”. Tags for Oregon goats are limited, with only two non-resident tags available in 2023. The average auction sale price for this coveted tag, over the past five years, is $53,500. All funds generated from the special Rocky Mountain Goat Auction tag are statutorily dedicated specifically for Rocky Mountain goat management and research in Oregon. Ten percent of the purchase price is donated to HSCF. The continued leveraging strength provided by these funds allows the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife to develop research and management programs critical for maintaining this highly desirable species on the landscape. HSCF thanks the state of Oregon and The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for this donation. Contact Saturday during event for any questions: Scott Quigley, Baker City Wildlife Biologist, 541-620-3151.

Contact: 971-707-1944 • don.whittaker@odfw.oregon.gov

S15 • HUNT TRIP SPAIN

4-Day Trip to Spain for Two Hunters and Two Observers for European Roe Deer and Sightseeing

VALUE: $17,330.00 Francisco Rosich of Hunt Trip Spain has donated this 4-day guided hunt for European Roe Deer with spa and sightseeing for the observers. In addition, the non-hunter will enjoy 3-days of sightseeing and visit the Holy Mountain of Montserrat to listen to one of the oldest choirs in Europe, the vineyard of El Penedes and tasting the cava (Champagne), the beautiful city of Sitges at the Mediterranean Coast, the medieval village of Montblanc, and a day at the spa in a beautiful wellness resort. The hunt includes trophy fees for the best available roe deer, accommodation, meals, firearm permit, guide services, and ground transportation. Additional hunters are welcome for $820/day plus trophy fees; observers for $290 per day Additional species may be added and trip may be extended. Contact outfitter for the current price list. Not included are any before/after hunt expenses, 21% VAT on donation value, hunting license and insurance ($300), dip/pack/ship and gratuities. Arrival/departure point is Barcelona. HSCF References: Carolyn and William Newlin, John and Melanie Pepper, Mike and Patt Heim, Fred and Arlette Lamas, Dave and Carol Throckmorton, Chris and Sondra Ruhman, Scott and Tanya Garrett and many more. HSCF thanks Hunt Trip Spain for this donation.

Contact: 34620992725 • contact@hunttripspain.com hunttripspain.com

S19 • HERITAGE SAFARIS LTD.

7-Day Buffalo Hunting Safari for One Hunter in The Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania for Buffalo, Hartebeest, Impala, Warthog, Wildebeest, and Zebra

VALUE: $19,500.00 This is an opportunity for the Buffalo hunt of your dreams with Heritage Safaris, in joint venture with Luke Samaras Safaris.

This hunt will take place in the magnificent Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania, in blocks LR1 & MS1. Combined, these blocks consist of 300,000 hectares / 750,000 acres of pristine African wilderness specifically set aside for world-class hunting. This is a free range 7-day, 1x1 East African style Buffalo hunt. Species on license will be: Buffalo, Hartebeest, Impala, Warthog, Wildebeest & Zebra. Upgrade is possible. Accommodation in a beautiful luxury tented camp. This package includes all day fees, accommodation, hunting permits, concession fees, PH, trackers, hunting vehicles, dip & pack, trophy export fees, all meals & alcohol, Airport arrival & departure assistance in Dar Es Salaam. Not included are trophy fees, observer fees ($400/person/day), air charter (approx. $2,800 each way) or car transfer (approx. $1,400 each way) to and from the Selous, temporary firearm import permits ($350/firearm) or gratuities. This hunt can be upgraded from the current price list, but the hunt must take place between July through December, 2023. HSCF thanks Heritage Safaris for this 100% donation.

Contact: 011 41793375311 • stephan@heritage-safaris.com heritage-safaris.com

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S20 • KINGDOM DOG MINISTRIES & RUN-N-GUN ADVENTURES Championship Bloodline Labrador Retriever Puppy & One Month of Training

VALUE: $5,000.00

S21 • GUNWERKS

Gunwerks Magnus GLR Ti 7PRC Rifle System

VALUE: $12,483.95 Gunwerks has donated a Magnus GLR Ti 7mm PRC rifle system just for YOU! The rifle is built to withstand heavy recoiling rounds and offers ultimate stability with smaller rounds. The Magnus stands out with its vertical grip, shallow toe-line, and wide fore-end in addition to Gunwerks’ signature integrated bipod rail. By introducing some tactical features and retaining hunting geometry, the Magnus is the most versatile stock in the Gunwerks lineup. This rifle, finished in forest green cerakote, comes complete with a Leupold Mrk 5 5-25x56 MOA scope, 20”-barrel, 20 MOA two-piece mount with picatinny rings, carbon fiber stock, a box of Hornady ELDM 180gr ammo and a custom SKB hard case. Don’t miss your chance to own this rifle! HSCF thanks Gunwerks for this 100% donation.

Contact: 307-202-5200 • p.taylor@gunwerks.com gunwerks.com

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S28 • SPEY CREEK TROPHY HUNTING/JOHN W MCBRIDE 5-Day Red Stag Hunt for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in New Zealand

VALUE: $36,500.00 Imagine navigating a sportsman’s paradise without the worry of licensing or tags and without a limit on the number of animals you can hunt. Picture yourself stalking wild game through untouched wilderness, immersed in the moment, and guided by people passionate about the outdoors and the thrill of the hunt. Do not just imagine it, experience it! Spey Creek Trophy Hunting invites two hunters and two non-hunters on this five-day guided rifle or bow hunt at its spectacular private ranch in Kaikoura, New Zealand’s enchanting land that continues to win honors as a top international destination. Spey Creek Trophy Hunting’s ranch offers an exclusive opportunity to hunt in a naturally controlled environment brimming with mature, trophy-class game animals. Included in your adventure are first-class accommodations in a luxurious 3,000-plus square foot lodge located in the middle of the hunting area, delectable meals, 2x1 guide service, transportation to and from the airport and during your hunt, trophy field preparation and one red stag scoring up to 430 SCI. Your arrival/departure point is Christchurch Airport on the country’s South Island. If you are looking to cross a big red stag off your bucket list, Spey Creek is the place to hunt. Spey Creek clients continue to set records for the largest red stags taken with any hunting method. In fact, its clients have taken many top 10 animals in all four weapon categories. The sheer quality and quantity of game animals Spey Creek provides is part of the reason it has been featured in multiple hunting and outdoor publications and television outdoor shows through the years. But the experience is not just about taking a large animal. Spey Creek Trophy Hunting offers an exceptional experience with both free-range and estate hunting on thousands of acres for multiple species of all sizes, including the majestic red stag, tahr, elk, chamois, fallow buck, South Pacific black-faced Arapawa ram, and feral goats and hogs. Experience this top-notch hunting lodge in breathtaking Kaikoura on the South Island of New Zealand, famous for its natural beauty, lakes, glacial valleys, and mountain peaks. In addition to the fantastic hunting, the small seaside town of Kaikoura is ideally located for sightseeing and outdoor adventures. Extra game animals and sightseeing days may be added to this package at current published rates. From this English speaking, breathtaking location, the adventures are limitless! After the hunt, take advantage of New Zealand’s unique beauty and rich culture. Venture into the sea for whale watching, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, and swimming with dolphins, or take in all the land has to offer with activities like wing shooting, helicopter tours, golf, bungee jumping, horseback riding or sampling wine at its world-renowned wineries. Schedule your hunt with Spey Creek Trophy Hunting from March through July 2024 or 2025. Quality and customer service are the no. 1 objectives at Spey Creek Trophy Hunting, which is part of the reason it draws so many repeat clients. It chooses not to accommodate a large quantity of hunters each year, making a point to ensure that all its clients’ needs are met. The goal at Spey Creek is to create exclusive hunting experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. Be the highest bidder on this hunt and become one of the many happy members of the Spey Creek Trophy Hunting family. Additional hunters are welcome at $17,000/hunter. Note: This donation cannot be combined with another donation and cannot be transferred to another party. HSCF References: Cunningham Family, Birmingham Family, Myles Woloshyn, Terry Hurlbert, Jim VanSteenhouse, Ann and Mark Laird, Mark Morrow. HSCF thanks Spey Creek Trophy Hunting for this donation.

Contact: 830-444-2128 • hunt@sctrophyhunting.com sctrophyhunting.com

S34 • SIERRA BRAVA LODGES

3-Day High-Volume Dove Hunt for Eight Hunters in Cordoba, Argentina

S27 • BLACK DOG OUTFITTERS LTD.

Waterfowl Hunt for Eight Hunters in Alberta’s Prairies of Canada

VALUE: $34,400.00 Black Dog is a professional outfitting service in the province of Alberta. We specialize in waterfowl hunting in the bottleneck of three major flyways in the stunning Alberta Prairies. Our lodge is in the heart of our hunting territory, meaning travel to and from the hunts will be within an hour radius. The donated hunt includes a 3-day, 5-hunt guided, 8-man hunt. During your trip you will experience world class wing shooting with all-inclusive service! Lodging, meals, transportation, bird cleaning service, ammunition, and firearms are included in your trip. Each hunter will be housed in a single occupancy room on our lodge grounds.

Alberta waterfowl hunting is typically a dry field hunt in either a coffin blind or stand-up panel blinds surrounded by strategically placed shrubbery and decoys to stimulate a realistic feeding ground. There is no need to bring your own waders. Additional hunters or days may be added per the current price list at the time of the hunt. Black Dog also offers a duck & bucks package in late October for an upgrade to your trip. The hunt can be taken during open dates in 2024 or 2026. HSCF thanks Black Dog Outfitters, Ltd. for this 100% donation.

Contact: 780-603-7950 • blackdogoutfitterscanada@gmail.com blackdogoutfittersalberta.com

VALUE: $14,160.00 This 3-day/3-night high-volume dove hunt is for eight hunters in the dove shooting capital of the world: Cordoba, Argentina!

Sierra Brava Lodge was the first hunting lodge to receive the Beretta Trident Affiliation outside the USA and is also ORVIS endorsed. Hunt is available between August and December in 2024 or 2025. Upgrade to pigeon available. Up to 12 additional guests can be accommodated in the 10 deluxe double-occupancy rooms, each with private bathrooms. Donation is only for hunters. Additional hunters are welcome at current rates $590/day; hunters cannot be substituted for non-hunters, but non hunters may be added at $350/day or $1050 for the 3 nights. Unless the trip is extended, hunting will occur half day on arrival, two full days and half day on departure. Transportation during the hunt is mostly by vehicle. This package includes meet & greet assistance at Cordoba International Airport, luxury double-occupancy accommodations with private bathroom, all gourmet meals, free Wi-Fi, swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi, open bar (soft drinks, beer, fine wine and local liquors), transfers to/ from hunting fields, professionally guided hunts with well-trained, experienced assistants and U.S. travel/logistics support. Not included are airfares, RT transfers from Cordoba Airport, hunting licenses, field fees, gun rentals (a total of $950 per hunter for these items), shells (at $19.95/box - current price and subject to change) and gratuities. Note: $475 deposit per hunter will be required at booking to secure hunt dates. If no payment is received within 10 days, the dates will be released. HSCF References: Craig Edwards, Kurt Jones, Mark Van Ness, Trevor Penny. HSCF thanks Sierra Brava Lodges for this donation.

Contact: 832-498-0080 • trevor@trevorpenny.com sierrabrava.com

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Hank Hough of Kingdom Dog Ministries and Nick Stillwell of Run-N-Gun Adventures have generously donated a championship bloodline Labrador Retriever puppy (black, male). The Labrador Retriever is one of America’s most popular dog breeds. For hunters, the family-friendliness and “work hard, play hard” attitude of a lab makes it an ideal sporting pup. A natural retriever, they can be trained to hunt upland birds and do it with panache. But they really shine in the duck blind. The father of this puppy is Hank’s best dog (SUNDAY MORNING). He is an AKC Master level hunter, a UKC Hunting Retrievers Champion, an SRS (Super Retriever Series) medal winner, a Field Trial Qualified All Age champion, and a certified Disability Service Dog. He is a one-of-a-kind beautiful companion and is the star dog in the Kingdom Dog Ministries gospel presentation which travels the nation preaching the word of God. The dam is DIXIE, a Hunting Retrievers Champion and now full-time guide dog. This is a black, male puppy. By the time of convention, the puppy will be approximately 12 weeks old, will have basic training, crate training, will be housebroken, and will be available to take home immediately. In addition, Nick Stillwell of Run-N-Gun Adventures has donated one month of training for your new puppy. Nick is a full-time guide and dog trainer, co-owner of Run-N-Gun Adventures and has been training dogs since he was fourteen years old. Dogs have always been his passion and he truly believes that duck hunting would not be the same without a great retriever at his side. Training will be scheduled as soon as possible, preferably in July of 2024. HSCF thanks Hank Hough of Kingdom Dog Ministries and Nick Stillwell of Run-N-Gun Adventures for this 100% donation.

Contact: 281-799-5335 • hank@kingdomdog.org; run-n-gunadventures@hotmail.com kingdomdog.org run-n-gunadventures.com

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S38 • HELIBACON

Two Hour Helicopter Hog Hunt for Two Hunters

VALUE: $5,990.00

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Have you ever wanted to shoot a machine gun out of a helicopter? Well this is your opportunity! This incredible experience is for two hunters with two hours of flight time as you rain down wild hog management enforcement from the skies! Semi-auto rifle included with machine gun upgrades and unlimited ammo. There will be a mandatory safety course prior to the flight. This hunt can be scheduled April through October but must be used within 18 months of purchase. The field office for safety courses and Helicopter Hog Hunting is located in Bryan, Texas. HSCF thanks HeliBacon for this donation.

Contact: 281-8002-0397 • chris.britt@helibacon.com helibacon.com

HSCF Committee Chairpersons 2023-2024 2024 CONVENTION James Lofton

FISHING TOURNAMENT Leo Martinez

LIVE AUCTIONS Matt Pyle

DAN L DUNCAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Darrell Kainer

CONVENTION RAFFLE Kyle Fritz

FINANCE JD Burrows

DAN L DUNCAN SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION Gary Rose YOUTH EDUCATION-HUNTING & FIELD ACTIVITIES Susan & David Kalich FIREARMS Jamison Smith YWCE Susan & David Kalich VOLUNTEERS David Koch & Paul McCutchen

GAZELLES Angie Burrows

CONVENTION ACTIVITIES Barret Simpson

GAZELLES SILENT AUCTION Laurie-Leigh White

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS Jody Simpson

ANNUAL HUNTING AWARDS Kevin Comiskey

STAG & DOVE SOCIETY Kyle Fritz & Tim Grimes

2023 SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT Gib Surles

CONVENTION EXHIBITOR LOGISTICS Carl Cramm

MEMBERSHIP Jeff Garrett

BANQUETS & DECORATIONS Mitzy McCorvey & Anna Morrison

GRANTS Jeff Garrett

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A PERSONALISED HUNTING EXPERIENCE WITH THE LARGEST AFRICAN SAFARI OPERATOR

Botswana | Mozambique | Namibia South Africa | Zimbabwe

We offer an extensive selection of dangerous and plains game safaris on over 3.5 million acres of private wildlife properties and concessions owned and/or managed by our outfitters. Our focus is on quality and making sure each hunter experience the best Africa has to offer. If you are a species collector, big game hunter or taking the family on a hunting holiday, we can assure you the opportunity to hunt what you’re after whilst having the adventure of a life time.

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14811 ST. MARY’S LANE • SUITE 265 • HOUSTON, TX 77079 • PHONE: 713.623.8844 • FAX: 713.623.8866 WEHUNTWEGIVE.ORG