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The 2026 Dallas Safari Club Convention & Sporting Expo is ready to kick off the new year with some old traditions mixed in with some exciting new events to create the finest outdoor expo in the country. Coming off a successful Summer Expo in Grapevine in July, we are ready to open the doors to our show attendees on the finest hunting and fishing adventures, gear, firearms, taxidermy and so much more, back here at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. DSC’s staff, board and the army of volunteers known as the DSC 100 are ready to welcome industry professionals and attendees from all points around the globe. The genuine hospitality and DSC’s commitment to hosting an incredible Convention for our Exhibitor Partners and attendees is our highest priority. And we’ve got an exciting lineup of banquets, breakfasts, seminars and auctions to keep anyone busy over the next few days. This year, DSC will host a Conservation Kickoff Banquet and Auction to truly begin Convention weekend. A new Life Member Appreciation Breakfast will be held Friday morning, and Friday evening’s banquet will feature Ivan Carter, a legend in African big game hunting and conservation. The always popular Ladies’ Luncheon — Field to Fabulous — will feature Kate MacGregor, deputy secretary of the Department of the Interior. Stick around after lunch for an auction and dancing to one of our favorite bands — The Tams. On Saturday night, North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong will be the featured guest speaker, as he recounts tales from a lifetime of service to our great country. We want to thank each of you for making the journey to Atlanta to meet up with so many old friends, make some new friends and explore options for your next adventure — all while supporting DSC’s commitment to ensuring the future of science-based wildlife management and our hunting heritage. All this and so much more will ensure that the 2026 DSC Convention & Sporting Expo will continue to be the greatest gathering of conservation and hunting enthusiasts. Welcome back to Atlanta!

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Lone Star Outdoor News Few things rival the frustration when the weather turns chilly and you can’t zip up your cold-weather jacket. Colder temperatures and the opening of the deer rifle and waterfowl season and wade-fishing the coast in heavy gear have hunters and anglers digging in their closets or bins for their heavy coats and pants. When it’s time to use them, you’re often in for a surprise. It either won’t zip up or, when it does, the zipper separates below the slider (the little thing you hold that slides up and down). In the field, you see people struggling with their zipper before or during the hunt. Some just give up. Others keep trying — adding their share of colorful language. Is it you, is it because of cheap, foreign zippers or is it something else? It’s not you, but it might not be cheap zippers, either. In the last few years, I have replaced zippers on a high-dollar technical jacket and this fall on a lightweight, breathable rain jacket for cool, but not cold, conditions. What’s the deal? The slider is sometimes the key place to start when your zipper won’t get started or especially if it is getting started but then separating below the slider. It’s an easy replacement, can be done at your local cleaners, and costs about $5 to $10. It usually fixes the problem, but for me, the fix was temporary, and the zipper was later replaced. If the starter pin or the starter box (the place where you start) is broken, bent or damaged, it’s probably time for a new zipper. Same for broken teeth along the zipper, sometimes caused by a chewing puppy. Age-old attempted solutions include lubricating with graphite pencils, petroleum jelly, floor wax, soap or even olive oil, or by attempting to get the teeth of the zipper to grab by gently squeezing loose sliders with pliers to realign the teeth. Many manufacturers will repair the zipper, but it takes time and, a few years later, you might be sending it back. Technical outdoor clothing and gear repair company Rugged Thread said it repairs or replaces more than 200 zippers per year. Many curse the malfunctioning zippers as cheap. Maybe not, gear companies say. For hunters and anglers, zippers are usually made of plastic to avoid corrosion and rust. The trend toward lightweight jackets and pants means weight is an issue, which can leave out the heavy-duty steel or brass zipper. If you prefer not to ship off your gear and wait, a place to head might be your local shoe repair store. The stores aren’t easy to find, but they aren’t totally a thing of the past, and the smell of leather and cleaning products will bring back memories. If you want to upgrade and go heavy-duty, risking some corrosion in the future, it might be a quicker solution at a cost of about $40. “We’re a dying breed,” said Dan of Dan’s Shoe & Canvas Repair, of Perham, Minnesota. “Shoes and clothes are more of a throw-away item now, and when a sole wears out, they just get a new pair. Plus, most soles now aren’t made of leather.” Dan said replacing zippers and repairing canvas are a big part of why he’s still in business. “Some of the zippers are cheap, and others just can’t handle the constant use,” he said. “I put in heavy-duty zippers all the time.” If your zipper bails on you this winter, a trip to the shoe guy might be the answer. And he probably could use the business. David J. Sams

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The essence of french hunting Hunting France by Club Faune Hunting France by Club Faune is our dedicated French brand. For 40 years, we have been operating in some of the finest areas for big game—both forest and mountain species—as well as for Bird Shooting. We host international hunters seeking authentic experiences, trophy quality, and the refined comfort that France is known for. From our 200-year-old family manor, the Bernon family offers exclusive big game stalking for red deer, roe deer, fallow deer, and wild boar—an authentic French hunting experience just an hour from Paris. Our territories blend farmland edges, open meadows, and traditional French woodlands. Roe deer are hunted during the summer rut, and red stag mainly in September and October, offering a genuine immersion in France’s traditional hunting culture. We also offer exclusive French wingshooting across our estate and the neighboring Gazeran Castle. The varied topography and rich bird diversity make these shoots among the most distinctive and traditional in France—and among the most exceptional in Europe. In a setting that reflects the very best of European bird shooting, hunters can enjoy traditional rough shooting as well as superb driven days for common and Reeves’ pheasants, ducks, and both red-legged and grey partridges. Our privileged access extends from our free-range estate to some of France’s most remarkable territories. We are committed to offering some of the most rewarding mountain hunts in Europe, thanks to exclusive access to premium areas across the southern French ranges and the remarkable diversity of species they hold. Hunts for chartreuse, Vercors, Alpine, and Pyrenean chamois, together with French Mainland Corsican mouflon, take place in spectacular natural settings,

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COME HAVE A YARN We’re excited to share that Glen Dene Hunting & Fishing New Zealand will be exhibiting at the Dallas Safari Club Convention, held February 6–8, 2026 in Atlanta.

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At Glen Dene Hunting & Fishing, every trip is about more than the hunt, it’s about a true connection to the surroundings. In between Lake Hāwea and Lake Wānaka, the landscape isn’t just scenery; it’s the heart of the experience. Immense high-country basins, rugged ridgelines, and clear South Island lakes pull you into a slower, older rhythm where the outside world doesn’t exist. That connection deepens through the way you hunt. Glen Dene is proud of real, fair-chase hunting across vast private country, guided by locals who know these mountains intimately. Whether you’re tracking red stag, fallow buck, tahr, chamois or goats, the pursuit is earned step by step by reading the wind, moving with the terrain, and matching skills against wild country. And just as memorable is the connection to people. As a family-run lodge, Glen Dene wraps each day in genuine Kiwi hospitality — tailored hunts, warm fireside stories, and meals built around local produce and hard-won venison. Add world-class trout and salmon fishing to the mix, plus options for families and non-hunters, and you leave with something bigger than a trophy: a lived bond with this corner of New Zealand.

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Inspired by the long-standing Game Fair heritage that began in England in 1958, the Texas Hill Country Game Fair brings this rare sporting tradition to the Lone Star State. Presented by the Wildlife & Natural Resources Committee of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and Joshua Creek Ranch, this two-day celebration showcases the best of outdoor sport, conservation, and Texas hospitality. Hosted June 12–13, 2026, at the world-renowned Joshua Creek Ranch in Boerne, Texas, the event will take place at one of the country’s premier sporting resorts. For more than three decades, Joshua Creek Ranch has welcomed sportsmen and women from around the globe with its wingshooting, luxury amenities, and awardwinning outdoor experiences. Its blend of Hill Country scenery and top tier sporting grounds makes it the perfect home for this new annual tradition. The Texas Hill Country Game Fair is designed for outdoor sporting enthusiasts, conservation advocates, industry exhibitors, and supporters of youth education. Attendees can enjoy archery, wingshooting competition, fly fishing instruction, hunting dog demonstrations, and hands-on activities led by expert partners. Exhibitors and sponsors will have the chance to connect with engaged, high-value outdoor consumers while showcasing premium sporting equipment, apparel, handcrafted goods, and conservationminded products. The weekend kicks off on Friday, June 12, with the Game Changer event, featuring live music, chef prepared hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, and a live auction of exclusive hunting adventures, firearms, and specialty items. Main events on Saturday will highlight industry exhibitors, a competitive shooting tournament featuring multiple skill divisions, demonstrations, music, a barbecue competition, and a silent auction supporting youth and conservation programs. Food and refreshments will be available throughout the day. There are four ways to participate: 1. Sponsor | 2. Exhibit | 3. Attend | 4. Compete in the Shooting Tournament. Even simple contributions — such as donating a product or service to the auctions or raffles — directly support fundraising efforts and connect participating brands with hundreds of sporting enthusiasts and upscale clientele. The Texas Hill Country Game Fair advances the mission of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, one of the nation’s most respected organizations supporting Texas youth and agriculture. With more than $279 million awarded in scholarships, grants, and educational programs, the Rodeo continues to create life-changing opportunities for young Texans. Proceeds from the event will further these initiatives while supporting conservation efforts that protect Texas wildlife and natural resources for future generations. For sponsorship information or event details, please contact the Texas Hill Country Game Fair organizing committee at txgamefair@sarodeo.com.

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By Conor Harrison Lone Star Outdoor News

I still vividly remember the talk I had with my dad sitting beside him in our old Ford pickup truck as we headed for the deer lease one afternoon after being picked up from elementary school. We had two groups of friends in town for a quick deer hunt — one group, an interesting and colorful bunch from the backwoods of South Carolina and the other, a group of hardcharging, young professional hunters from South Africa. “Son, there is a difference between hunting camp talk and home talk in front of your mother and sister. Understand? You’ll hear some things this weekend that don’t need repeating in front of certain company.” I nodded in understanding. Needless to say, I heard some colorful phrases and language over the next few nights that set a firm foundation in my young mind on the amazing and nuanced ways to communicate hunting stories and life lessons. Looking back, I now view it as some sort of rite of passage for many young boys as they transition to young men. There is something unique and special about spending time in a hunting camp as a boy, whether it be in the deer woods of Georgia or Texas or on a safari somewhere around the world. So, when I took my 10-year-old son, Boone, to Namibia this past June, along with my father, I figured he would get a full-on life lesson from being in camp around so many accomplished hunters and skilled camp-talk linguists.

We were hunting with Jamy Traut Safaris on his beautiful Panorama home property several hours south of Windhoek. Our extremely competent and patient PH, Louw Lotter, did an amazing job passing knowledge onto Boone, who bombarded him constantly with questions — mostly, is it big enough to shoot? Boone quickly picked up on some choice phrases related to hunting … If it flies, it dies. If it’s brown, it’s down. Principles and sayings from a bygone era since we practice strict game management and target only older animals. Still, the quirky rhymes and funny phrases were repeated often and with gusto by Boone when overlooking herds of plains game. In the end, his favorite saying, for obvious reasons when talking about 10-year-old boys, was, “If lead ain’t flying, shit ain’t dying.” Being in a hunting camp, the more he repeated it, the more we laughed. And the more I told him, DO NOT let your mother hear you say that when we get home. Which is exactly the first thing she heard at the airport as we made it through customs back home in Dallas. “Dad, can I say it once?” Followed by, “Mom, listen to what I learned!” Thankfully, my wife grew up around enough hunting camps to understand the significance of what her son was telling her. Which in the end was, Mom, I grew up a little on this trip. And we will forever repeat this saying and laugh at the memories around future campfires and future hunting trips. And that’s really the point of it all.

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JAMY TRAUT HUNTING SAFARIS, NAMIBIA’S PREMIER SAFARI COMPANY Most hunters spend a lifetime waiting to see their first African sunrise. A fortunate few have experienced it countless times, yet never gain their fill. No matter how grand your expectations or which species tops the list, Jamy Traut Hunting Safaris is ready to host the safari of your dreams. There is no finer safari destination than Namibia. The size of Texas and Oklahoma combined and with a similar population density as Montana, Namibia is a land of stunning landscapes, unspoiled hunting concessions and a staggering selection of free-ranging plains game and big game species. Game numbers as well as trophy quality are outstanding and a proper infrastructure ensures that hunting Namibia is convenient and safe. A professional hunter with nearly 35 years of experience, Jamy Traut was born in Namibia and raised on a remote game-rich property near the Caprivi Strip. He grew up with a rifle over his shoulder and could never imagine becoming anything other than a professional hunter. Today, his namesake company remains a family-run operation with exclusive hunting rights on some of the most desirable private properties, national parks and conservancies in all of Africa. Bordering the west side of Etosha National Park, Kaokoland is Africa’s largest contiguous hunting concession. Essentially a wilderness area with but few residents, Kaokoland is a place where lions, elephant, eland and other major plains game species dominate the landscape. Leopard hunting in Kaokoland is outstanding as 26 |

the sheer size of the concession permits multiple baiting sites to be properly maintained prior to and during the hunt. Jamy’s sprawling concession in the Kalahari Desert is the place for huge black maned lions (currently importable to America), world-class gemsbok and outstanding trophy eland. Two concessions in the famed Caprivi Strip offer the opportunity for elephant, Cape buffalo, hippo, croc, lechwe and several other plains game species, as well as sport fishing. Quite often, safaris begin or conclude with a few days at Panorama, Jamy’s private plains game haven that encompasses 55,000 acres with exclusive rights to another 250,000 adjoining acres. Jamy’s partner, Louw Lotter, and their families live on Panorama and have created a spectacular permanent lodge with chalets, luxury safari tents, swimming pool and a selection of activities and tours for nonhunters as well. A Panorama-based safari is a favorite of family groups and the possibilities for side trips throughout Namibia can easily be arranged. All hunting areas feature permanent chalets or luxury tents with en suite baths, superb dining and an unexpected level of comfort. Each camp is supported by a full-time staff and professional hunters manage each location as well as leading the hunts. Jamy Traut Hunting Safaris is uniquely positioned to make your African safari dreams come true. Please drop by booth 2458 at any time during the show and see for yourself. DALLAS SAFARI CLUB CONVENTION 2026

JAMY TRAUT HUNTING SAFARIS JAMYHUNTS.COM BOOTH 2458

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AFRICA AS IT WAS. AFRICA AS YOU WANT IT TO BE.

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DALLAS SAFARI CLUB CONVENTION 2026

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2026 dsc Convention & Sporting Expo February 6-8, 2026

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Expo Hours

Day Pass Cost

Friday, February 6 to Sunday, February 8, 2026

Friday: 9 am – 5:30 pm Saturday: 9 am – 5:30 pm Sunday: 9 am – 3:00 pm

$35 per person per day $60 for two days $80 for three days Children 16 & under − free admission Active Duty Military/First Responders – free admission with valid ID

Drawing 1 p.m., Sunday, February 8, 2026

2026 RAFFLE PRIZES

Expo Silent Auction Hall C

Bonus Raffle

Register to Bid: bidding.biggame.org/auctionlist.aspx Friday: 9am – 5:30pm (No Closing) Saturday: 9am – 5:30pm (One Closing at 4pm) Sunday: 9am – 3:00pm (One Closing at 12pm)

Dallas Safari Club 2025-2026

3-Day Whitetail Deer Hunt in Upstate New York, 7-Day Cape Buffalo Hunt in South Africa and Certificate for Hunting Trophy Clearance – $45,530 Value. Donors: Battenkill Farms, Booth #2330; Magnum Hunting Safaris, Booth #1114; and Coppersmith Global Logistics, Booth #2320

Board

Ultimate Raffles

Dream Raffles

Officers

Zeiss Victory Spotting Scope and Swarovski Z5i+ & K525i Riflescopes – $9,900 Value Donor: Kenzie’s Optics, Booth #952; Swarovski Optik, Booth #1227

7-Day/8-Night Plains Game Safari for One Hunter and One NonHunter in South Africa – Includes 1x Lechwe and Waterbuck – $12,775 Value Donor: Jannie Otto Safaris, Booth #2341

Diamond and Sapphire Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings and Ring – $26,250 Value Donor: Beasley’s Fine Jewelry

8-Day Dangerous Game Safari for One Hunter and Two NonHunters in South Africa – Includes Croc up to 10’, Buffalo Cow and 2x Excursions – $24,750 Value Donor: Zander Osmers Safaris, Booth #2359

5-Day/5-Night Big Game Hunt for One Hunter and One NonHunter in Macedonia – Includes 1x Fallow Deer & Wild Boar – $12,250 Value Donor: Safari International Macedonia, Booth #1857

7-Day/8-Night Plains Game Safari for One Hunter and One NonHunter in Botswana – Includes 1x Eland, Blue Wildebeest, Zebra & Gemsbok – $11,200 Value Donor: Tholo Safaris, Booth #1426

Mack Brothers EVO2 Titanium THR Rifle in .308 Win – $4,500 Value Donor: Mack Brothers, Booth #820

7-Day Plains Game Safari for Two Hunters in Namibia – Includes 1x Oryx, Burchell’s Zebra, Blue Wildebeest & Impala for Each Hunter – $9,940 Value Donor: Ondjou Safaris, Booth #1201

5-Day Big Game Hunt for Two Hunters in Argentina – Includes 1x Patagonia Ram and Blackbuck, Shared by Hunters – $9,450 Value Donor: Catena Safaris Argentina, Booth #2339

3-Day/2-Night Trophy Axis Hunt for One Hunter and One NonHunter in Texas – Includes Best Available Axis – $7,675 Value Donor: RecordBuck Ranch, Booth #1733

6-Day/7-Night Wolf Hunt for One Hunter in Idaho – Includes Best Wolf – $8,000 Value Donor: Heaven’s Gate Outfitters, Booth #1015

6-Day Black Bear Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Canada – Includes Best Bear & Fishing – $4,500 Value Donor: Buckbrush Outfitters, Booth #2215

Ray Mulholland, President Rick Warren, President-Elect John Patterson, Immediate Past President Roger Foltz, Secretary Richard Biggers, Treasurer

Directors

2023-2026

Buy $500 or More of Raffle Ticket Packages and Receive Bonus Raffle Tickets for the Following Prize (see special raffle pricing below):

2024-2027

2025-2028

Kyle Allison Corey Goss Ken Heard

Michael Oropallo Rebecca Jones Jay Leyendecker

Knighton Sample Greg Simons Joel Swan

Vice Presidents

Nathan Olmstead Chuck Kopocis (Chapter Liaison) Mike Wilmot

Assistant Chapter Liaison Erin Throckmorton

Interim Executive Director Russell Stacy

Assistant Vice Presidents Tom Benavides Austin Brown Daniel McGehee

Gray Riatti Chris Ruhman

International Assistant Vice Presidents Richard Burdon Michael Schneider Danene van Westhuyzen

DSC STAFF Executive & Administrative Russell Stacy, Interim Exec. Director Patricia Clemments, Exec. Asst Operations & Development Brian Fienhold, Director of Ops. & Dev. Terri Lewis, Ops. & Partnership Manager Auctions Lori Stanford, Auctions Manager Christie Selle, Auctions Coordinator Convention Khris Harris, Convention Events Manager Scott Fowler, Convention Services Coordinator

Exhibits Tatiane Brazil, Convention Facilities & Exhibits Manager Jacqueline Pulk, Convention Facilities & Exhibits Coordinator Membership & Events Lisa Causey, Membership & Volunteer Manager Crystal Allison, Events Manager Chapters Bruce Boroski, Chapter Development Manager Mike Hoffstatter, Chapter Development Coordinator

Government Affairs Erica Tergeson, Government Affairs Director

Krieghoff Classic "Big Five" Double Rifle in .375 H&H – $22,000 Value Donor: Krieghoff International, Booth #841

Special Raffles 1.

4-Day/4-Night Gredos Ibex Hunt for One Hunter and One NonHunter in Spain – Includes Ibex up to 205 CIC – $18,600 Value Donor: Gargantas De Gredos, Booth #2039

9-Day/10-Night Plains Game Safari for Two Hunters and Two Non-Hunters in South Africa – Includes 1x Kudu, Impala, Blesbok, Springbok, Steenbok & Klipspringer for Each Hunter – $14,850 Value Donor: Royal Karoo Safari, Booth #2516

10-Day Roosevelt Elk Hunt for One Hunter in Washington AND Oregon – Includes 2x Elk (1x in Each State) – $14,500 Value Donor: Upfront Outfitters, Booth #1126 5-Day/4-Night Red Stag Hunt for One Hunter in New Zealand – Includes Stag up to 400” – $11,000 Value Donor: Chris Bilkey / Track & Trail Safaris NZ 4.5-Day Peacock Bass Fishing Trip for Two Anglers in Manaus, Brazil – $10,980 Value Donor: River Plate Anglers & Wingshooting, Booth #2442/2444 4-Day/3-Night High-Volume Dove Hunt for Three Hunters in Argentina – $10,000 Value Donor: SYC Sporting Adventures, Booth #2621

DSC New Mexico

DSC FOUNDATION BOARD

DSC Carolina

DSC Northeast

DSC Central Florida

DSC Oklahoma

Officers

DSC Central Texas

DSC Permian Basin

DSC Charleston Safari Club

DSC South Florida

DSC East Tennessee Safari

DSC South Louisiana

DSC East Texas

DSC South Texas

DSC Georgia

DSC Tennessee

DSC Great Lakes Regional

DSC Texas Coastal Bend

DSC Gulf Coast Naples, FL DSC Heartland

Directors

Dan Cabela Benjamin P. Carter Erika Gonzales

Advisors David Allison Mark Rose Larry Weishuhn

Coordinator

Director of Development Brian Fienhold

5-Day Plains Game Safari for Two Hunters in Namibia – Includes 1x Oryx and 1x Springbok for Each Hunter – $10,000 Value Donor: Kalahari Safari, Booth #1658

Gold Plated Colt 1911 Whitetail Woodsman in .45 ACP – $5,000 Value or Browning Citori 725 O/U Shotgun – $6,000 Value.

RAFFLE TICKET DEALS* $10,000

100 Bonus Raffle Tickets and 1,100 Tickets

$5,000

30 Bonus Raffle Tickets and 500 Tickets

DSC Texas Gulf Coast

$2,500

12 Bonus Raffle Tickets and 225 Tickets

DSC Texas Panhandle

$1,000

3 Bonus Raffle Tickets and 75 Tickets

$500

1 Bonus Raffle Ticket and 33 Tickets

DSC Iowa Sportsman's Club

DSC Utah

DSC Mid Atlantic

DSC Wyoming

Denell Jackson

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DSC FOUNDATION RAFFLES

DSC CHAPTERS DSC Big Sky

Scott Tobermann, President Mark Little, Vice President Abe Nayfa, Secretary Craig Dixon, Treasurer Jerry Baker, Assistant Treasurer

10. 5-Day/4-Night Cantabrian Chamois Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Spain – Includes Chamois up to Bronze Medal – $10,060 Value Donor: Iberian Hunters Spain, Booth #1363

DALLAS SAFARI CLUB CONVENTION 2026

* 8.9% Georgia state sales tax included in the price of each raffle ticket and bundle. Excludes 50/50 Raffle and DSC Foundation Raffles

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2026 CONVENTION SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

All seminars will be held on the show floor at Georgia World Congress Center

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibitor & Volunteer Move In 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Exhibitor & Volunteer Registration 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Exhibitor & Volunteer Express Badge Registration 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm DSC Georgia Chapter Banquet

Georgia World Congress Center - Building C Georgia World Congress Center - Building C Georgia World Congress Center - Building C Georgia World Congress Center - Building C, C202-204

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Friday, February 6 11:30am - 12:30pm Wayne van Zwoll Writing Up the Hunt for Publication

1:00pm - 2:00pm Peyton Merideth Booking Your First Safari: A Step-by-Step Process to Ensure You Enjoy Your First African Adventure

2:30pm - 3:30pm Julius Fortuna & The Double Rifle Society Beyond the Bead: The Red Dot Revolution for Dangerous Game Rifles

Saturday, February 7 10:00am - 11:00am Dan Adler Glass Like a Pro — with 2nd BONUS seminar — Long Range Hunting & Ethics

11:30am - 12:30pm Hornady Intro to Long Range

1:00pm - 2:00pm Craig Boddington Hunting African Buffalo

2:30pm - 3:30pm Panel Discussion Fireside Chat: Conservation and Hunting Heritage with Key DSC Influencers

4:00pm - 5:00pm Tom Claycomb Knife Sharpening / Choosing the Proper Knife

Sunday, February 8 10:00am - 11:00am Caleb Causey Hunter's Field Medicine

11:30am - 12:30pm Anne Gaines Burril Tips for Trips to Africa

1:00pm - 2:00pm Michael Coppersmith Know Before You Go

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibitor & Volunteer Registration & Move In Georgia World Congress Center - Building C 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibitor & Volunteer Express Badge Registration & Move In Georgia World Congress Center - Building C 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Conservation Kickoff - Cocktail Reception Signia by Hilton Hotel - Level 2 - Triumph Ballroom Prefunction 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Conservation Kickoff Banquet & Auction Signia by Hilton Hotel - Level 2 - Triumph Ballroom Attire: Boots & Buckles Speaker: Shane Mahoney, Conservation Visions Awards: Dixie Yeatts Award of Excellence, DSC Conservation Trailblazer Award

Friday, February 6, 2026 7:00 am - 9:00 am Exhibitor Breakfast - RSVP Required Georgia World Congress Center - Building C, Georgia Ballroom, Level 3 *Sponsored by Sports Afield 7:00 am - 10:00 am Life Member Appreciation Breakfast Signia by Hilton Hotel - Level 2 - Triumph Ballroom *Sponsored by Global Rescue Attire: Casual Speaker: Robbie Kroger, The Origins Foundation 8:30 am - 5:00 pm On Site & Express Badge Registration Open Georgia World Congress Center - Building C 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open Georgia World Congress Center - Building C 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Silent Auction & Raffles Georgia World Congress Center - Building C, on Show Floor 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Askari Lounge - Invitation Only Georgia World Congress Center - Building C, on Show Floor 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Seminars (See separate schedule for details) Georgia World Congress Center - Seminar Stage on Show Floor* Sponsored by Glacier Guides Inc. 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Big Bull Lounge - Open for all Exhibitors - RSVP Required Georgia World Congress Center - Building C, C202-204 *Sponsored by Capt. Peacock Yachts & Expeditions 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Friday Evening Banquet - Cocktail Reception Signia by Hilton Hotel - Level 2 - Triumph Ballroom Prefunction Entertainment: Jake Matthew Band 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm Friday Evening Banquet & Auction - “Education Night” Signia by Hilton Hotel - Level 2 - Triumph Ballroom Attire: Business Casual Speaker: Ivan Carter, Conservationist & Professional Hunter Awards: Colin Caruthers Young Hunter Award, DSC Foundation Education Award

Saturday, February 7, 2026 7:00 am - 9:00 am Exhibitor Breakfast - RSVP Required *Sponsored by Sports Afield 7:00 am - 9:00 am DSC Chapter Breakfast 8:30 am - 5:00 pm On Site & Express Badge Registration Open 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Silent Auction & Raffles 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Seminars (See separate schedule for details) *Sponsored by Glacier Guides Inc. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Askari Lounge - Invitation Only 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Ladies' Luncheon & Auction - "Field to Fabulous"

Georgia World Congress Center - Building C, Georgia Ballroom, Level 3 Georgia World Congress Center - Building C, Room C105-106 Georgia World Congress Center - Building C Georgia World Congress Center - Building C Georgia World Congress Center - Building C, on Show Floor Georgia World Congress Center - Seminar Stage on Show Floor Georgia World Congress Center - Building C, on Show Floor Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park - North Tower - M2 International Ballroom

Attire: Polished Sporting Style with a Touch of Glamour Speaker: Kate MacGregor, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior Entertainment: The Tams 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation - Invitation Only Signia by Hilton Hotel - Level 2 - Triumph Ballroom I 4:00 pm Silent Auction Close (Select Items - Group 1) & Winner Pick Up Georgia World Congress Center - Building C on Show Floor 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm DSC PAC Reception Signia by Hilton Hotel - Level 2 - Triumph Ballroom I 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Big Bull Lounge - Open for all Exhibitors - RSVP Required Georgia World Congress Center - Building C, C202-204 *Sponsored by Capt. Peacock Yachts & Expeditions 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Saturday Evening Banquet - Cocktail Reception Signia by Hilton Hotel - Level 2 - Triumph Ballroom Prefunction 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm Saturday Evening Banquet & Auction - "Advocacy Night" Signia by Hilton Hotel - Level 2 - Triumph Ballroom Attire: Black Tie Optional Speaker: Governor Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota Awards: Peter Hathaway Capstick Hunting Heritage Award, Dr. Bob Speegle Outstanding Hunting Achievement Award (OHAA)

Sunday, February 8, 2026 7:00am - 9:00 am Exhibitor Breakfast - RSVP Required Georgia World Congress Center - Building C, Georgia Ballroom, Level 3 *Sponsored by Sports Afield 8:30 am - 2:30 pm On Site & Express Badge Registration Open Georgia World Congress Center - Building C 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open Georgia World Congress Center - Building C 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Silent Auction & Raffles Georgia World Congress Center - Building C, on Show Floor 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Seminars (See separate schedule for details) Georgia World Congress Center - Seminar Stage on Show Floor *Sponsored by Glacier Guides Inc. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Askari Lounge - Invitation Only Georgia World Congress Center - Building C, on Show Floor 12:00 pm Silent Auction Close (Group 2) & Winner Pick-Up Georgia World Congress Center - Silent Auction, Building C 1:00 pm Raffle Drawing & Winner Pick-Up Georgia World Congress Center - Raffle Counter, Building C 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Exhibitor Move Out Georgia World Congress Center - Building C

Monday, February 9, 2026

7:00 am - 12:00 pm Exhibitor Move Out

Georgia World Congress Center - Building C

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2026 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Convention Chair Dr. Mary Edith Stacy Convention Co-Chair Rebecca Jones Chris Ruhman DSC President Ray Mulholland President Elect Rick Warren Attendee Registration Chair Tom Hargrove 32 |

Live Auctions & Awards Chair Chris Cook

Concierge Chair Greg Hammons Bill Swisher

Live Auctions Chair Clyde Wyatt Chris Cook

Life Member Appreciation Breakfast Chair Brenda Heard Ken Heard Kathy Allison David Allison

Auction Item Transport Chair Kameron Martin Kamille Gammel Derek Gammel Ryan Kilroy Hospitality/Coffee Station Chair Rondell Bush Nell Bush

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Liaison Chair Tom Humphries Charles Beard Jean Beard Janet Beesley Sherrie Lewis Membership Chair Mark Rose Peggy Rose Kevin Hill Move-In/Move-Out (MIMO) & Traffic Chair Jeff Clevenger Austin Brown Mike Mooney

Raffles Chair James Jeanes Brooks Puckett Michael Marchant Silent Auction Chair Shane Burlbaw Gray Riatti Traffic Chair John Patterson Richard Biggers

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4Aces Outfitters.......................1743 5 J Ranch.......................................2424 501 Ranch .............................3240 AAA AFRICA SERAPA SAFARIS.................................. 766 Acute Angling...............................1318 Adam Clements Safari Trackers.........................................1959 Adventure Outdoors................ 651 Africa Maximum Safaris...........2413 AFRICAN BUFFALO SAFARI TRACKERS LIMITED...................1365 African Elephant Hair Bracelets by Safari Jewelry...............................1524 African Field Sports....................1327 African Hunting Gazette/Taxidermy & Trophy Solutions (TTS)/ African Dawn...............................2569 African Odyssey Travel & Emily Schroeter Photography...........2154 African Sporting Creations.......2231 African Tradition Wine Club.....2072 Air 2000 (Pty) Ltd.....................1320 Alaska Adventure Safaris........2321 Alaska Coastal Outfitters.........3235 Alaska Fish Catcher.................1032 Alaska Fur Gallery.......................1521 Alaska Guide Service..............2456 Alaska Professional Hunters Association..................................3071 Alaska Sea Scape Lodge Jimmie Jack's...........................1427 Alaska Wilderness Enterprises.2620 ALBERTS LOWVELD SAFARIS..3233 Alcampo Hunting Adventures.1121 Allens Custom Boots.................3133 AllTerra Arms.................................. 627 Almost Heaven Plantation........2462 Alsek River Lodge Expeditions LLC.........................821 Ambler's Bighorn Country Guiding Ltd.........................................3167 American Custom Gunmakers Guild...................................... 514 Andri Fox Safaris........................... 675 Andy Buchanan - TIA FIVE........2838 Andy Sanchez Custom Furniture...................................2451 Angry Eagle Lodge and Outfitters......................................1651 Argentina Big Hunting.................1963 Argentinas Best Hunting............2560 Argentina-Spain GBH Safaris/France Safari..............................................1219 Arluk Outfitters............................2044 Armageddon Gear.......................1056 Armasight............................... 856 ARMURERIE ELYSEES..............1573 Arrowhead Land Company.....2275 Artisan Co.....................................2828 ARU Game Lodges.....................2040 ATP HUNT - Spain ....................2963 Australian Buffalo Hunters......1401 Australian Outback Buffalo Safaris...........................................2837 Avon Valley Safaris.....................3124 AZ B and B Outfitters LLC...........758 Backcountry BC and Beyond..................................2636 Backcountry BC and Beyond/ Ceaser Lake Outfitters/Summit Bighorns........................................2635 Badass Workbench....................1075 Ball and Buck...............................2158 Baranof Jewelers......................1843 Baranof Wilderness Lodge......1132 BARBOUR CREEK SHOOTING SCHOOL......................................... 920 Barnes Bullets & Sierra Bullets. 651 Bass Pro.......................................... 466 Bass Pro Shops...........................1433 Battenkill Hunt and Fish Club..................................2330 Bear Creek Outfitters, LLC......2923 Bell................................................... 617 34 |

Bellezza.................................2923 Best Gunstock........................ 544 Bettws Hall...................................2263 Billy Miller Safaris...................3161 Blaauwkrantz Safaris - Rudman Family....................................1019 Blaser USA...............................1259 Blue Reef Island..........................2015 BOBBY HANSEN SAFARIS........ 532 Bolivian Adventures & Four Seasons Arg.................................2059 Boone and Crockett Club.........3021 BoschNel Safaris.......................... 552 Boss & Co. Limited....................... 853 Bowron River Guiding................1203 Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks..... 917 Boyt Harness Company, LLC/Gokey Boots..............................................1513 Brackish...................................1835 bradshaw gun and rifle...........1241 Brady Champion Ranch...........1913 Braeside Safaris.....................3260 BRAEVAL................................3113 Brays Island Plantation............2214 Brent Hein Safaris................... 541 Brilliant Stars...........................3143 Broomsedge Rod & Gun.............3250 Brush Country Studios...............1311 Buchanan Hunts....................2431 Buckbrush Outfitters...............2215 BuckeyeCam.........................1367 Buffalo Kloof................................1632 BULL AND BRIAR LEATHER LLC...............................1466 Bullseye Savannah Safaris.......2475 Burchell-Wolf Safaris...............3037 Burning Bush Outdoor Services.................................. 824 Bush Africa Safaris...................2832 Bushman Safari Trackers Limited..................................2457 Bushwhack Adventures LLC....2717 C&H Precision............................... 556 Cabassa Safaris..........................1563 Cajun Queen Adventures.........3019 Camino Real Hunting Consultants.................................... 523 Canada North Outfitting............2251 Canadian Guide Outfitters Ltd Vancouver Island.........................1744 Canadian Wildlife Adventurers.. 736 Cape Town Hunting Safaris and Tours..............................................3122 Caprinae Safaris of Turkey........2450 Captain Peacock Yachts & Expeditions...................................1951 Carlson Fine Art Studio..............2653 Carnegie Sporting.......................2639 Casa Vieja Lodge....................2936 Casamigos Ranch......................3018 Cascade Fur Salon...................2356 CATEGORY SPORTS................2916 CATENA SAFARIS ARGENTINA.2339 Cavner and Julian Outfitters....2739 CAZAPAMPA HUNTING RANCH.2423 CAZAPLANETA...........................534 CAZATUR SPAIN & EUROPE.....2058 Cebaco Bay Sportfishing Club Inc.................................2437 Cedar Ridge Aviation.................2235 Celtic Field Sports....................2333 Chapungu-Kambako Safaris...2033 Charlton McCallum Safaris.....1232 Chelet Safaris..............................1638 Choronga Safaris........................2720 Chris McCarthys Lake Hawea Hunting Safaris NZ...................2955 Classic Mountain Hunts.........3058 Clay Shooters Supply / Sound Gear....................... 2558/639 Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths.................................1661 Cloete&West Safaris...............3238 Club-Faune..................................2139 Coenraad Vermaak Safaris.......1043

Cold Water Outfitters LLC.........3138 Collectors Firearms................. 624 Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC.............................533 Come-2-Africa/High Five Safaris.................................... 659 Congo & Gabon Adventures.......727 CONGO FOREST SAFARIS........ 562 Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company............953 Conroe Taxidermy..................1751 Conservation Force....................3067 Copper River Outfitters - Lancaster Family Hunting............................2761 Coppersmith Global Logistics. 2320 Core-Vens Firearms Insurance Program.................................. 926 Cotton Mesa Trophy Elk............2725 Covey Rise....................................2368 CraigBoddington.com...............2933 Crocodile Bay, Costa Rica........1740 Croots Limited............................... 916 Crown Precision Arms/ Kaiwhai Safaris.......................1072 Crusader Safaris........................860 Cuddeback............................. 550 Cutco..........................................632 Cutco Cutlery..............................3057 Daggaboy Hunting Safaris.......3038 Dalton & York safaris..................2473 Dandridge Safaris Botswana....2374 DARK CONTINENT VIDEO PRODUCTIONS......................1025 Dark Energy..............................3045 DAVE FREEBURN SAFARIS......... 650 David Denies Bird Hunting - The Kautapen Group...................... 869 David Green Master Furrier......2125 De Klerk Safaris...........................2821 Deep Country Lodge...................1766 Defense Hearing............................ 543 Deuling Stone Outfitters.........2535 DEVOTED DOVE JEWELRY by Ashleigh George.......................2759 Dfw custom engraving............. 859 Diamond Outfitters and Zero Outfitter Fees...........................2113 Dirk de Bod Safaris Namibia....2525 Double Diamond Outfitters.....2920 Double Rifle Society.................... 872 Dries Visser Safaris..................1456 DSC OFFICIAL SHOW PROGRAM Lone Star Outdoor News.......1833 Dubarry of Ireland....................2536 Ducks Unlimited Inc...............2871 Duke Safaris.............................3116 Dumukwa Safaris.......................... 933 E.A.R., Inc.....................................2733 Eden Ridge Outfitters, LLC....... 858 Efford's Hunting Adventures....1400 Elizabeth The Gold Lady...........2556 ElkQuest................................3239 ENTN Outdoors...........................1666 EPIC HUNTING SAFARIS..........1220 Ermilio Clothiers And Specialty Shop Ltd........................................1936 ESP.................................................2121 ESPACAZA-Spain. Jose Mallo..1211 Essential Provisions...............2219 ESTANCIA EL CARRIZAL ARGENTINA..............................2131 Estancia La Criolla......................2630 EUROHUNTS SPAIN BY ALVARO VILLEGAS......................................2236 EuroOptic.................................1927 EuroOptic.................................1935 Exciting Outdoors.......................2150 Exclusive Adventures New Zealand - Shaun Allison...2212 Ezulu Adventures........................3142 F. Beesley................................ 663 Fairfax & Favor.............................2518 Family Expeditions.....................2143 Farrago..........................................2911 Fedha Nyuki.............................2213

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FERNANDO SAIZ - SPAIN..........2218 Field Ethos...................................... 861 Fierce Firearms....................... 733 Fine Shooting Accessories Ltd and Morton Sporting Ltd..................... 759 First Class Trophy Taxidermy & Logistics...................................3220 Fish Colombia Expeditions.....2259 Five Star Sausage...................3163 Flint & Flame LLC.....................1938 Floating Leaf/Ez Hang Chairs..3221 FN-Hunting...............................2350 Forloh....................................2811 Four Seasons Safaris New Zealand............................1842 Freedom Hunters...................3266 Frikkie Du Toit Safaris................3060 Frontera Wingshooting.............1526 Frontier Safaris........................ 826 Frosch Chase Traverl.................1425 FTW Operations, LLC.................1837 G3 Outfitters.................................. 833 GA PRECISION, LLC...................1160 GAIM..............................................2568 Game Trackers Africa Rockwood Conservation..........1411 GANAM..........................................1543 Gargantas de Gredos..................2039 Garry Kelly Safaris..................2660 Gary Herberts New Zealand Hunt...............................................2939 Gather Grills.................................3050 Gavin Rorke Safaris....................1202 GENUS LOGISTICS INC.............2436 George Lake Outfitting..............2570 Georgia DNR Law Enforcement.3273 Giuseppe & Curro Carrizosa SPAIN.......................................1424 Glacier Guides Inc..................1539 Glen Dene Hunting & Fishing New Zealand............................ 1442 Global Hunting Resour...........2664 Global Rescue..........................1533 GLOBAL SAFARI AZERBAIJAN..3017 Global Sportsman (the).............1124 GLOCK Inc.............................. 674 God's Country Outfitters, LLC.2517 Golden Triangle Whitetail.........2851 GON, LLC...............................3269 Goodhand Outback Experience.844 Gordy and Sons Outfitters........1465 Gracy Travel International........3129 Graham Jones Safaris..............2842 Grand Central Custom Hats & Boots.....................................3013 Grand Slam Club/Ovis..............2718 Grand Trunk...........................3163 Great Blue Heron Furniture.....2557 Great European Hunts by Ignacio Navasques...................1956 Griffin Fishing Charters & Lodge....................................2917 Guide Outfitters Association of BC..............................................3263 Guitar Ranches...........................2734 Gulf Breeze Firearms Cutlery & Safaris............................................. 923 Gundahoo River Outfitters Inc..2732 Gunderson's Jewelers..............1633 Hall and Hall..........................2843 Hard Knocks Outfitters LLC.....1373 Hartzview Hunting Safaris........2919 Hauptmann Rifles - Ferlach..... 726 Hayden Outdoors Real Estate.2443 Healing Waters Lodge...............3022 Heart of Africa.............................3272 Heaven's Gate Outfitters..........1015 Helderburg Land Rover Defender...............................2825 Henry Repeating Arms..............1168 HEREDEROS HUNTING CO. by Rafa & Lucia - SPAIN........................3035 Heritage 1865..............................2465 HEYM USA/Double Gun Imports..................................1142

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HH Alaskan Outfitters LLC.......2855 HHK Safaris..................................2474 High Adventure Company.......... 850 High Roller Hunting....................3241 Highland Hills Ranch................2351 Holland & Holland..................1233 Holloway Furs..........................2543 Hollywood Farms...................2669 Hornady MFG...........................1251 H-S Precision...............................1357 Hubbard's Yellowstone Outfitters......................................2337 Hunt Alberta, Canada!............2273 HUNT IN SPAIN & ALFONSO FABRES....................................1458 HUNT TRIP FRANCE...................1840 HUNT TRIP SPAIN.......................1644 Hunt Zambia - Strang Middleton..............................1664 HUNTERS AND GUIDES AFRICA..........................................2472 Hunters Creek African Safaris. 2257 Hunters Experiences SL.............. 958 Hunters Networks LLC...............1218 Hunting Consortium...............1419 Hunting in Austria, Miesenbach.1338 Hyde Fur & Shearling Co............1757 Iberian Hunters Spain................1363 Ikamela Safaris....................... 959 Immenhof Hunting Safaris.......3025 Infinito Safaris..........................2225 INKULU ADVENTURES............1941 International Order of T. Roosevelt..................................3259 International Professional Hunters' Association..................................2869 International Sportsman...........3141 International Trophy Outfitters.2833 Intrepid Safaris Africa................1169 Inuit Outfitter...............................2417 Ironbound Outfitters...............2062 Italian Safari.............................2035 Ivy Safaris............................... 876 Jack Cassidy Colorado Big Game Hunts LLC................1432 Jack Link's Protein Snacks......2765 Jack Mason Watches.................2826 James Purdey & Sons Ltd.........1273 Jamy Traut Hunting Safaris.......2458 Jannie Otto Safaris......................2341 Jarrett Rifles Inc....................... 640 Jensen Ringmakers..................2541 Jim Green Boots............................ 741 JKO Hunting Safaris................. 527 Johan Calitz Safaris....................1973 John Rigby & Co........................1151 John Scurr Hunting Tours...........2060 John Sharp & Dave Langerman Safaris...................................1069 John X Safaris................................. 634 Jokers Wild Outdoors................2925 Joshua Creek Ranch.................2363 Joshua Tobey Studios.................2625 JP KLEINHANS SAFARIS..........3039 Julian & Sons................................1321 JWK Safaris...................................3160 K&K Outfitters..........................3032 Kalahari Safari.............................1658 Kanati Studio LLC........................2120 KANTANTA HUNTING SAFARIS.................................. 560 Karoo Taxidermy..........................2819 Karoo2Coast Safaris................1325 Kasba Lake Lodge................... 638 Kelly Jay Jewellery (PTY) LTD...2860 Kenetrek Boots............................1143 Kenzie's Optics.............................. 952 Kevin's Catalog.......................1033 Kids Outdoor Zone.....................3166 Kildala Adventures ltd...............1964 Kilombero North Safaris / Wembere Hunting Safaris............................2638 Kimber Mfg Inc............................... 557 King Ranch, Inc.........................2551

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AND DONORS KINGHAM SAFARIS AUSTRALIA...................................1322 Kississing Lake Lodge................2524 Knox Kronenberg Photography.3151 Kobus Moller............................1119 Kowas Adventure Safaris........3216 Kreighoff International, Inc........841 Kuranui New Zealand Hunting.2624 Kwalata Safaris (Pty)Ltd..........3024 Lake Albert Safaris...................2272 Last Frontier Hunting Company Ltd.........................2840 LATEGAN SAFARIS......................2768 Lax-A EHF.................................2824 Leeuwkop Hunting Safaris.......... 668 Legelela Safaris...........................2671 Leon du Plessis Safaris...........1361 Leopard Legend Hunting Safaris...........................................2274 Liam Urry Safaris......................2932 LIFE-FORM TAXIDERMY..........1836 Limcroma Safaris.....................2138 Limpopo Safaris.....................2572 Linehan Outfitting....................2230 Link's Wild Safaris Global........1965 Lockwood Hunting Services....2960 Longthorne (Gunmakers) Ltd... 551 Lotsane Safaris Botswana.......3258 Love Bros & Lee Ltd................3036 Lucchese Bootmaker................3051 Luxxoptica....................................1641 Maartens Safaris EST. 1959......2867 MABULA PRO SAFARIS..............2950 Mack Brothers............................820 MacMillan River Adventures LTD........................................1063 Madison Creek Outfitters.........2859 MAGNUM HUNTING SAFARIS. 1114 Makadi Safaris.............................2561 Mandujano Boot Company LLC.2421 Manners Stocks..........................1061 MARROMEU SAFARIS COUTADA 10............................2163 MASHAMBANZOU SAFARIS.....2425 Matthew Greeff Safaris..............1962 Maven Optics................................. 633 Max Ern, Gunmaker & Engraver.652 MB Ranch King Blinds................2075 Mbalabala Safaris......................... 924 McDonald Safaris.....................1475 Mexico Hunts / Sergio Jimenez.2051 MG Arms Inc.............................1214 Michel Mantheakis Safaris......1750 Mike Angelides Safari Royal Tanzania........................................1243 Mike Currie Adventures / Wild Wingshooting AFrica..................2268 Mike Odin's Alaska Adventures, LLC.......................2437 Miller's Outdoors....................3159 MNR Custom, LLC........................ 644 Mokore Safaris.........................1052 Molopo Kalahari Safaris............2468 Montana Knife Company............. 967 Monterra Safaris..........................2571 MR TARGET............................. 621 Mutemba Safaris........................3139 MVP Whitetails........................2074 MWATISI SAFARIS LIMITED......3127 Namibia Tourism Board..........2770 National Deer Association.......3268 National Rifle Association.......... 825 Ndumo Safaris Namibia...........1923 Nelson Nel Hunting Safaris...... 522 NENGASHA SAFARIS................... 520 New Zealand Hunting.Com......1567 New Zealand SafarisJim Gibson................................1115 Next Stop Africa LLC...............1563 Nhoro Safaris...........................1369 NICHOLAS AIR.......................2753 Nichols guiding service.............3121 NICK NOLTE HUNTING SAFARIS........................................3244 Nighthawk Custom...................... 760 Official Show Program

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North Alberta Outfitters............1120 North Haven Resort..................1333 North River Stone / Outfitting..1559 Northern Operations Africa......2951 Norton and Hodges LLC............2325 NT Exotics....................................... 637 Numzaan Safaris........................2633 Oak Creek Whitetail Ranch......1351 Old Mexico Ranches...............3118 Ondjou Safaris..........................1201 OPHAA..................................2969 Original Art by ILSE...................1236 Ox Hunting Ranch.......................1851 Pacific Fins Resort..................1118 Parkwest Arms.............................. 540 PascoeGallery.............................1173 Paul Stones Safaris Africa........3256 Pecos Outdoor............................3156 PENDLETON SAFES & REVOLUTION TARGETS....................................932 Perfect Pattern Sportcoats.......2357 Performance Top Drives / Custom Hunting Rigs...........................1133 Pesca Guate................................... 725 Pete Fick and Bruce Watson Safaris...........................................2237 Peter Hofer Jagdwaffen............... 626 Phillip Bronkhorst Safaris / Bronkhorst Safaris...................2858 Philmont Staff Association......3170 Phone Skope.................................. 526 Pienaar Travel..............................3136 Pierré van Tonder Big Game Safaris........................................751 Pilatus Aircraft / Cutter Aviation.................................1215 Pine Hill Plantation.....................2169 Pistol Creek Outdoors...............2372 Pointer Outfitters.....................1739 PORTUGAL HUNTING.............1863 Prairie Mountain Wildlife Studios..........................................1311 Primland Sporting Club.............2270 Professional Hunters' Association of South Africa (PHASA).................2873 ProfiHunt USA Inc....................2345 Promatic Inc...........................2562 Prophet Muskwa Outfitters......2512 PUERTA LAS HAYAS RANCH MEXICO....................................2616 PWP TRAVEL..........................1029 Q.................................................767 Quagga Safaris.......................2438 Queen Charlotte Lodge (QCL Haida Gwaii).............................................2362 Rancho La Guarida....................1643 Rand's Custom Hats..................2432 Ranews Outdoor Equipment..... 973 RecordBuck Ranch................... 1733 Red Sand Ranch.....................2672 Redpoint Travel Protection.......1921 Relentless Knives USA.............2175 RESERVE RANCH........................3225 RICHARD COOKE SAFARIS...... 721 Rio Piedra Plantation.................2269 River Plate Anglers...................2442 River Plate Wingshooting..........2444 Rob Lurie Safaris....................3157 ROBIN HURT SAFARIS...............3228 Rock Island Auction Company......................................2117 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation...................................3172 Rocky Ridge Retreat, LLC.........2470 Rokman Waterproof...................2300 Rosedale Safaris......................3056 Rosslyn Safaris............................2961 ROVOS RAIL TOURS (PTY) LTD.2162 Rowdy McBride Hunting Services LLC.................................................2232 Rowland Ward........................1654 Royal Karoo Safaris..................2516 Royal Outfitters uk..................2641 Royal Rut Hunting Ranch..........2952 Rungwa Game Safaris...............2752

Russ Field Safaris.....................3223 Ryglen Gundogs.....................2469 Sable Custom Knives...............1569 Safari Anyone Club.................1502 Safari International Macedonia.1857 Safari Specialists Group.........2537 Safari Specialty Importers.......2957 Safari Unlimited..........................1451 SAFARI-PRO OUTFITTERS.......2863 Safaris de Mozambique, Limitada........................................1027 Salmon Catcher Lodge...............537 SALVA MONFORTE-SPAIN HUNTING IBEX.........................2041 Satterwhite Log Homes..........2771 Savanna & Sky Hunting Safaris.2055 Scandinavian Prohunters.........1756 Schalk Pienaar Safaris Namibia.................................3134 Scoop Lake Outfitters.................. 838 SD Outfitters................................1667 SDS Arms...................................755 Seekins Precision.................... 561 Shaun Buffee Safaris.................1969 Shikar Safaris...............................1125 Shipman's Taxidermy Studio....1173 Shoshone Sporting International................................2414 Sierra Brava Lodges..................1932 SIERRA MADRE HUNTING ADVENTURES........................3033 Signature Adventures................3132 Silencer Central.......................1051 Silencer Shop.......................... 643 Silver King Lodge......................1968 Sisterhood Outdoors..................3061 Skullies..........................................3054 Somerby Safaris.....................1867 Sorinex Exercise Equipment......875 Sound to Summit Alaska Adventures............................2375 SOUTH AFRICA Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.................................3173 South Carolina Waterfowl Association..................................3168 South Pacific Safaris................2420 SouthLife Supply Co...................2463 Southwind Plantation.............2565 Spainsafaris.............................3117 Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge....................................2817 Sporting Classics........................2853 Sports Afield............................1551 Sportsman's Cove Lodge............. 524 SPOT LLC...............................1213 Star S Ranch.............................2142 Stealth Vision...............................1457 Stephan Alsac Fine Art..............1640 STEVE BARNETT FINE GUNS...1268 Steyr Arms, Inc.............................. 968 Stormberg Elangeni Safaris........ 622 Storyteller Overland...............2302 Sun Africa Safaris.................... 817 Superior Ammunition, I nc. of SC.......................................... 745 Swarovski Optik.......................1227 Swift Bullet Company.............. 941 Swings N Solar............................2735 SWS Rifles...................................... 553 SYC Sporting Adventures.........2621 TACTICAL HEARING................. 770 Taimen Lodge Mongolia............2619 Takeena Adventures...................2173 Tam Safaris...............................2740 Tanzania Big Game Safaris......2531 Terminus Mountain Outfitters..2432 Terry Wilson Antler Designs.....2659 Teton Leather.........................3073 Texas Hunter Products..............2943 TGB Outfitters Argentina Safaris......................................2217 Thaba Mmoyo Safaris.................2617 The Foundation for Exceptional Warriors.................................3169

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THE IBERIAN HUNTING EXPERIENCE............................2716 The Lodge at Bolton Ranch.....3224 The Lodge at Little Duck/Henik Lake Adventure's..............................2839 The Origins Foundation...........2966 The Pepi Family's Jonas Brothers Studios..........................................1339 The Sporting Shoppe.................1267 The Ultimate Hunting Experience.............................. 739 The Wildlife Gallery..................2243 Thierry Labat Safaris...............3043 Tholo Safaris............................1426 Thormahlen And Cochran Safaris...................................1310 Tombstone Outfitters.................2934 TOP DOG OUTDOORS..............3251 Total Outdoor Adventures Ltd... 671 Toulou Broadhead Co.............3242 Traeger Grills................................1168 Trek Africa Hunting.....................773 Trek Safars / H & H Outfitters...1134 Trijicon...........................................2151 Trophy Consultants International (TCI)...............................................2312 Trophy Hunting Spain by Bruno Rosich............................................2643 Trophy Shippers.....................1966 TROPHY TRAILS SL - DANIEL HERRANZ.................................1343 Tropic Star Lodge.........................2132 True North Outfitters...............3125 TS Buenos Aires Outfitters.......2743 Turkish Frontier........................... 1655 TWG.TRAVEL..........................2221 Two Hats Ranch..........................1462 Ubathi Global Safaris................3016 Uhlenhorst Hunting Safaris......3059 Ultimate Top Drives....................1034 UNCOMMON USA INC..............3217 Universal Coin & Bullion...........2001 Upfront Outfitters.....................1126 Van Noordwyk/Kwalata Safaris...................................3027 Van Wijk Safaris.......................2373 Vara Ranch....................................2318 Venator..........................................2069

w.kleinberg............................. 667 Wade Lemon Hunting LLC........2064 Wanganui Safaris.....................1861 Warfield Distillery and Brewery.3128 wattstrophyhunting.com..........2171 Western Sportsman...................3257 WESTLEY RICHARDS................... 929 Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC..........................1660 Whitten Gun Cases..................2729 Wide Open Outfitters..............2334 Wikus Groenewald Safaris......... 774 Wild Instinct Hungary...............2021 Wild Sheep Foundation..........3069 Wild West Taxidermy Studio....3245 WILD WILDEBEEST HUNTING SAFARIS.....................2315 WildHunting Outfitters of Turkey&Asia.................................1550 WildLife Ranch Solutions.........2860 Wildrose........................................2369 Wildside Hunting Safaris New Zealand............................2634 William Henry................................ 835 WILLIAM LARKIN MOORE & SONS LLC....................................... 935 Wintershoek Safaris...............1668 WJ Jeffery & Co.............................. 819 Wollaston Lake Lodge..............2135 Woodbury Taxidermy..............2431 Woods & Water Taxidermy........2317 World of Whiskey Society .......3253 Worldwide Country Properties..............................1960 Worldwide Trophy Adventures...................................1438 Wormald Hunting Adventures....738 Wow Africa.............................. 840 Xtreme Whitetail and Exotic Adventures...................................1239 Yukon Big Game Outfitters Ltd..2725 Zambeze Delta Safaris/ Game Hunters Africa..........................1832 Zancudo Lodge............................1342 Zander Osmers safaris..............2359 ZERO FG Energy Drink............1501

NON-EXHIBITING DONORS Aux Arc Fur Traders Beasley's Fine Jewelry Brenda & Ken Heard Brooks & Elyse Puckett Chris Bilkey / Track & Trail Safaris NZ Cindy Swisher Dakota Prairie Lodge & Resort Dawie Fourie Arts Eleazar Saenz Esplanade Travel / Trader Keith F.E. Hill Outfitters, LLC Fiona Capstick Glacial Valley Hunting Grace Pulk Horseshoe Creek Outfitters Ltd. IbexHuntSpain Kay Cotton & Company KOS Safaris Uganda Kuche Safaris Kukama Hunting Safaris Majan Safari

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McDougall Lodge Alaska Namibia Safari Corporation Ocean Air Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park Pam & John Patterson Park Hill Fine Art Portraits Pat Pauley Wildlife Art Patrick Mavros Art Poronui Hunting Record Breaking Ranch Rockin' Feet / Unique 4 U Sannette Boshoff Art Shewmaker Custom Knives Signia by Hilton Atlanta Southern Mountain Adventures Spey Creek Trophy Hunting Stephen H. & Yvonne C. Miller Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Sunrise Images Photography Turtlebox Audio Vivian Leopold

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SPECIAL SHUTTLE SERVICE THURSDAY 2/5, FRIDAY 2/6, & SATURDAY 2/7, EVENING EVENTS: Service will be provided from all official hotels to the Signia Hotel from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Return service will be provided to all official hotels at the conclusion of each event with the last bus departing the Signia at 11:30 pm. FRIDAY 2/6, LIFE MEMBER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST: Service will be provided from all official hotels to the Signia Hotel from 6:30 am - 8:00 am. Return service will be provided by utilizing the hotel shuttles from GWCC Building C according to the hotel shuttle schedule listed on front.

COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE BUS INFORMATION MARSHALLING YARD SHUTTLE

CONTINUOUS LOOP BETWEEN MARSHALLING YARD & GWCC BLDG. C EVERY 15-20 MINUTES

Wednesday, 2/4

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday, 2/5

7:30 am - 6:30 pm

Friday, 2/6

7:00 am - 11:00 am

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Saturday, 2/7

7:00 am - 11:00 am

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Sunday, 2/8

7:00 am - 11:00 am

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

HOTEL SHUTTLE ROUTES 1 - 4

SATURDAY 2/7, LADIES’ LUNCHEON: Service will be provided from all official hotels to the Omni Atlanta at 9:30 am. Upon conclusion of the event, shuttle service will be provided to the GWCC Building C. Return service to hotels will be provided by utilizing the hotel shuttles from GWCC Building C according to the hotel shuttle schedule listed on front.

HOTEL

FROM HOTELS RETURN TO HOTELS TO GWCC BLDG. C FROM GWCC BLDG. C EVERY 15-20 MINUTES EVERY 15-20 MINUTES

PICK-UP/DROP-OFF LOCATION

AC Hotel Atlanta Downtown ........ 1

Front Entrance on Andrew Young Intl.

Aloft Atlanta Downtown ............... 2

Front Entrance on Baker

Courtyard Downtown .................. 1

Front Entrance on Carnegie

Embassy Suites at Centennial Olympic Park .............................. 4

Front Entrance on Marietta, Across Street

Glenn Hotel ................................. 3

Front Entrance on Marietta

Thursday, 2/5

7:30 am - 10:00 am

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Friday, 2/6

6:30 am - 11:00 am

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown....... 3

Front Entrance on Baker

Saturday, 2/7

6:00 am - 11:00 am

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Hotel Indigo Downtown ............... 1

Front Entrance on Peachtree NE

Sunday, 2/8

6:30 am - 11:00 am

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Hyatt House Downtown ............... 2

Front Entrance on Ivan Allen Jr.

Omni Atlanta Centennial Park ..... 4

Front Entrance on Marietta, North Tower

Signia Atlanta GWCC .............. WD

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AN EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE HUNT Since 1982, Wintershoek Safaris has redefined the hunting experience, blending adventure, luxury and a deep connection to Africa's wild landscapes. With more than four decades of expertise, we craft unforgettable safaris for hunters of all levels. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer, a family seeking a unique journey, or a firsttime hunter, our team ensures every detail is managed to exceed your expectations. At the heart of our operations are 350,000 privately-owned acres in South Africa, including some of the largest open hunting areas in the Northern Cape. These expansive, diverse landscapes provide an authentic wilderness experience, unmatched in scale and opportunity. Beyond South Africa, our reach extends to Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, and Namibia, offering unparalleled variety and access to Africa’s most iconic species and stunning terrains. For those seeking the ultimate challenge, Wintershoek Safaris is South Africa’s premier destination for Cape buffalo hunting. Our vast properties support thriving populations of exceptional-quality buffalo, offering a thrilling and rewarding pursuit. Guided by expert professional hunters, every buffalo hunt is a unique blend of strategy, adrenaline, and awe, immersing you in Africa’s untamed beauty. Our offerings extend far beyond dangerous game. From the majestic lion and elusive leopard to abundant plains game and diverse

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From the sweeping plains to the rugged mountain ranges, Chas. S. Middleton and Son brings you an exceptional portfolio of premier hunting land for sale. Pursue whitetail and mule deer across open country, track elk, sheep, and pronghorn amid towering peaks, or enjoy world-class quail, pheasant, and duck hunting on pristine ponds and cultivated farmland. Our properties across offer unmatched variety, ranging from expansive properties to thoughtfully sized tracts ready for your vision. Whether you’re seeking a legacy ranch, a sporting retreat, or land with investment potential, Chas. S. Middleton delivers opportunities as vast as the landscape itself.

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293± acres • $2,178,455 A scenic property with over a mile of Chappell Creek. There is an abundance of wildlife in this area such as whitetail deer and turkey. Dove hunting is generally considered to be good with native populations and migrations of birds.

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WOOX – Where Italian Tradition Meets American Performance The WOOX story began in 1937, in the hills of Bergamo, Italy, where the Minelli family shaped raw wood with discipline and pride. Francesco Minelli and his three sons, Raffaele, Felice and Paolo, registered the Minelli company name as local lumberjacks for the local people of Alps Valley. Minelli’s reputation for exceptional quality products continued to grow, so did the international demand for such high quality, handcrafted goods. As a result, in 2020, the Minelli Group decided to launch a new consumer brand called WOOX. WOOX is a premium outdoor-gear brand that blends 88 years of Italian artisan tradition with modern American manufacturing excellence. Each piece is crafted the same way their grandfathers built their reputation: with time, care, and pride. WOOX products are designed for hunters, precision shooters, and sport shooters who value quality, style, and durability, not simply mass-produced gear. Their product portfolio includes world-class rifle stocks and chassis systems, axes, knives and accessories which are built with the kind of craftsmanship that once characterized custom woodwork and hand-finished metalwork. WOOX’s visually stunning gun stocks, chassis and firearm furniture are designed to elevate your shooting experience to the

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OCTOBER DOVE DAYS ON SECO CREEK Two perfect hunts By David J. Sams Lone Star Outdoor News

Sitting under a mesquite limb beside a half-full caliche stock tank, a cool October breeze swirling through sunflower, sesame, and doveweed fields, it was hard to believe this was South Texas. No sweat, no swarms of mosquitoes, just the whir of spinning-wing decoys and the buzz of damselflies. We had waited an hour without raising a gun, watching more flies than feathers. But that’s how it goes — until it doesn’t. The first dove came in quiet and low, skimming the tank like teal. They were mourning dove, stretching their wings, looking for trees to loft in or a safe landing near the water. But they’d picked the wrong trees. Manager Ricky Cenorio had set a dozen Mojo decoys just right, and it didn’t take long before the birds were committing hard — cupped wings, fast dives, twisting like ring-necked ducks in a north wind. The birds locked onto the decoys and dropped right in front of me. At one point, I had seven birds on the ground without moving a step. I didn’t take the long shots. No need. Most birds circled and came back, determined to land. It was textbook tank hunting. By 6:15, the action turned fast and steady. I dropped 14 birds with my little .410, and the 15th came gliding across the water. The shot hit square, but the bird kept flying, just barely. The trail was surprising — a big patch of blood, then another, and a third, like tracking a bowshot whitetail. I found him 30 yards into the brush, stone dead. A hunt to remember.

The next morning found us in the triangle of a turfgrass pivot just after 7:15. Shorts and a hoodie were enough for the cool air. The birds didn’t start flying until just before 8, but when they did, they came to the Mojos in small flurries — twos, threes, sometimes five. Shooting was tougher. The birds worked high and loose, dancing around the decoys like they couldn’t decide. Spacing the spinning wings closer together tightened the funnel and brought more decisive action. Ricky — always dialed in — chased a wounded bird nearly 350 yards across open ground. It might’ve been the longest retrieve he’s made all season. That’s the kind of attention you get when you hunt with Ricky — he watches the details, stays ready, and makes sure your hunt is dialed in. The lodge on the Flores family property is well-equipped, sleeping around 40 with a separate executive lodge that holds 20. There's a large dining hall, a commercial kitchen, and a smoker and grill out back that would make any pitmaster jealous. The view? A big, irrigated sunflower field, stretching out like an open invitation. Expect steaks, and big ones — thick, juicy, and cooked just right. Beyond dove, there’s quail, deer, and likely turkey hunting as well. It’s a working ranch with plenty of land and tradition. Planning Your Own Trip The winter dove season is amazing, and the Flores ranch is well worth the trip. You can day hunt, or better yet, bring your family, stay the night, and enjoy the full hospitality. Russell Aguilar handed me a handmade dove tote that I’ll be using for seasons to come. It was a great reminder of a wonderful hunt. To book a hunt call (210) 394-0642.

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Long Straw Ranch This 377-acre ranch is located northwest of Forestburg, Texas, and has been managed for 15-plus years to maximize habitat and restore the land to a native state. Pastures have been reclaimed with native grass, invasive species have been removed, trails and fire breaks have been curated. Half of the property is timber with considerable elevation changes in the terrain. There are five ponds on the property and two wells. Strong deer and turkey populations inhabit the ranch, ducks frequent the ponds and of course, there are hogs. Long Straw is a recreational paradise less than 90 minutes from DFW Airport via either I-35 or US 287. Four residences and a 3,600 square-foot barn with corrals are situated on five manicured acres. The 3,100 square-foot main log house features three bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a chef’s kitchen. In addition, there is a 1,400 square foot, two bedroom, two bath guest log cabin, a 1,200 square foot, two bedroom, two bath guest casita and a 1,300 square foot, three bedroom, two bath hunters bunkhouse. Long Straw Ranch can be your family compound, weekend escape or full-time residence. $6,500,000 The adjacent 342 acres to the north are also available.

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YOUR NEW ZEALAND HUNTING ADVENTURE AWAITS Based in the beautiful town of Wanaka on the South Island of New Zealand, John Scurr Hunting Tours offer the hunting adventure of a lifetime. New Zealand is known as the home of the world’s biggest red stags, and we are proud to offer some of the best. Our aim is to provide you with the red stag that suits your expectations. We also have many other game species that are thriving on both the North and South islands, including chamois, Himalayan tahr, elk and fallow deer in the South Island as well as the sambar, rusa and sika deer in the North Island. John Scurr Hunting Tours specializes in customizing diverse hunting adventures with red stag being the optimum start of an experience. We immerse you in a wide range of attractions and activities, intertwined with an unforgettable hunting experience. And fishing and duck hunting can be added to your trip. New Zealand is a worldwide known fly-fishing destination for amazing rainbow and brown trout in its beautiful clear rivers and lakes. Situated in the Southern Lakes area, John Scurr Hunting Tours is able to provide a unique fishing experience in some private locations, during or after the hunt. If bird hunting is another interest, New Zealand has both endemic and introduced birds — the most popular being the striking

paradise duck. The duck hunting season starts at the beginning of May, and duck hunting is a simple add-on to your stag hunt if you wish. If you don’t want the hassle of bringing your own firearm, we have a wide assortment of rifles and shotguns to rent. Most clients choose this option as it saves the hassle of dealing with gun permits and customs when bringing your own. However, if you would rather bring your favorite rifle, we can assist with the permit process if necessary. We accommodate our clients in the wellappointed Lakeside Apartments in the heart of Wanaka — a beautiful, bustling town located on the shores of Lake Wanaka. This gives nonhunter companions or families the opportunity to enjoy the wide range of amenities, including spas, shops, restaurants/ cafes, tours, art and cultural experiences. Then they come together with the hunters later in the day to share an evening meal and highlights of the day. John Scurr is a fourth generation New Zealander who has a lifetime of experience and knowledge of hunting and tourism in New Zealand, which he willingly shares with you as he takes you around our stunningly beautiful country. We look forward to the opportunity to provide your next adventure.

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Your texas hunting, sporting destination Perched atop a mesa just west of Fort Worth, Greystone Castle is a sight to behold. With four turrets peeking above the tree line, this majestic sight is one to be remembered. From its award-winning wingshooting program to trophy whitetail and exotics, worldclass bass fishing and our national champion sporting clays instructor, there is something for everyone at Greystone Castle. The Gold Medal whitetail deer program offers an all-inclusive package based on the opportunity to hunt the opening weekend of the season. Not restricted by score, it is an exclusive chance to hunt for the whitetail of your dreams. As evidenced by being named the Orvis 2015 Wingshooting Lodge of the Year, Greystone has mastered the art of bird hunting. The ever-popular mixed bag hunt includes quail, pheasant, chukar and Hungarian partridge. This upland walking hunt allows guests to experience great pointing dogs working over rolling terrain specially farmed for optimal bird habitat. The European pheasant hunt is a great way to get lots of shooting action and watch Labradors do what they do best — retrieve birds. The mallard hunts offer a great chance to improve your skills over water while the fast-flying dove hunts offer an adrenaline rush every hunter craves. If you are looking for something

different, you will find it in the exotic pasture full of animals from around the world. Species from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe roam the North Texas plains and thrive in the southern climate. Breeding herds of axis deer, aoudad, blackbuck antelope, sika and fallow deer mean there are plenty of trophies to be taken. For those looking to relax and enjoy the water, Greystone offers more than 120 acres of stocked bass lakes. From small private lakes to the 80-acre Thurber Lake, every type of fishing opportunity exists. From fly-fishing to spincasters or simple hook and bobber, there is a method for everyone. Kayaks and paddleboards let you go off on your own adventure or you can jump on a pontoon boat to sneak to the honey holes. Two championship sporting clays courses, two 5-stands, a training course and a wobble deck challenge every level of shooter. Our new 400-yard rifle and pistol range offers steel targets at a variety of distances. Hone your skills on the new archery course featuring a tri-level static range and a threedimensional walking course. Or just enjoy the scenic hiking and biking trails. What appeals to Greystone visitors is its top-of-the-line accommodations and gourmet meals. Guests enjoy 26 private rooms, gourmet dining from an

executive chef, conference facilities and a swimming pool with a hot tub and a steam room. Along with this is the 2,600 square-foot pavilion facility with a custom bar, large seating areas, 65inch TVs, carved limestone fireplace, Laser Shot, billiards and an overlook terrace with a custom outdoor fire pit. The ownership and staff are dedicated to creating one of the finest sporting experiences found anywhere in the world. Long-term habitat improvements and wildlife management have made Greystone an extraordinary hunting venue.

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Croc Adams is a character. Anyone who has hunted with him, anywhere in the world, knows he’s the real deal. Born and bred in New Zealand, this Kiwi has chased adventure across continents with a rifle, rod, and a grin that usually means trouble. He grew up hunting on his family’s sheep farm and on the neighboring stations around Blenheim, where he worked as a young man and learned the type of hard-earned, real-life skills you can’t learn from a book. In the early ’70s, restlessness got the better of him. He hitched his way down the coast of Australia working on commercial fishing boats and touring the local pubs. When Croc talks about it now, you can picture him back there, wearing the same cheeky smile, David J. Sams open to whatever life threw at him. It was the beginning of a lifelong habit; if there was a horizon, he wanted to see what was on the other side of it. When he returned to New Zealand, he continued his wild, wide-open lifestyle, signing on as a professional hunter for the New Zealand Forest Service. The country was overflowing with red deer, goats, pigs, and even chamois, and Croc was part of the culling teams sent into the most remote backcountry to manage the herds. “It was every boy’s dream,” he’ll say, leaning back with a grin. “They’d give us a thousand rounds of .222 ammo, a bit of salt and canned food, and fly us into the hills. We’d hunt and camp for weeks until the ammo ran out, then come back to town, restock, and head straight back in.” Some of my favorite stories, told while we warm ourselves with a gin after a long day in the mountains, where Croc now runs a world-class alpine hunting operation, are the ones from those brief trips back to town. He and the other cullers would come stumbling in after weeks in the bush, still smelling of hundreds of dead goats, often with a truckload of possum skins. And somehow, even then, they managed to find dates. The way Croc tells it, their romantic success was equal parts confidence, desperation, and complete olfactory denial. Eventually, he met the love of his life, a nurse tough enough to tolerate the lingering scent of possums and goats during his culling days. He tried to settle into farming for a time, but between the lifestyle and the market, it never quite fit. Adventure had its hooks in him too deeply. So he began guiding hunts for a friend who outfitted professionally, and before long, Croc launched his own operation. Most of his early clients were Australians, with a few Europeans sprinkled in, and Croc grew his business the same way he’d grown his skills: by saying yes to every opportunity. He hunted overseas with clients, built relationships, and eventually guided in other countries as well. It wasn’t until the early 2000s that he shifted toward the American hunting scene. DSC, SCI, and the Wild Sheep Show opened a whole new world of hunters eager to chase tahr and chamois in the Southern Alps with someone who truly knew the mountains. This year you’ll find him at Wild Sheep Show and Western Hunting and Conservation, and while he looks perfectly tame and respectable standing in a booth, don’t be fooled. The real stories come out fireside, after a long day on the mountain, a glass of red wine in hand, and a tahr cape cooling nearby. Even after years of hunting and working with him, I’m still hearing new stories and learning something new about his life. It’s no exaggeration to say that watching Croc live with that mix of grit, humor, and unshakeable curiosity has shaped the life I lead today. He’s the one who showed me that adventure isn’t something you wait for, it’s something you go find. Croc is a character, yes, but more than that, he’s a legend still very much in the making.

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THE HUNT FOR VIN

For Lone Star Outdoor News December 2020, just before my guiding career began, I was reviewing trail camera photos when I noticed a new buck. He was obviously young, with a small frame and a body that resembled a prepubescent teen. I aged him at two-and-a-half. His beams were heavy and much darker in color than normal. He was a typical 10, and both of his brow tines were split at the base. He showed lots of promise, so I saved the photo and crossed my fingers he wouldn’t leave the ranch. Then frankly, I forgot about him. Two years later, on a break between guiding clients out west, my dad and I ran down to the lease and hopped in a rifle stand. An hour before dark a buck walked out, his exceptionally dark antlers and double split brow tines seemed to jolt something deep inside my memory. I scrolled through my phone as fast as my millennial fingers could swipe until I found the trail camera photos. Undoubtedly the same buck, two years older, twice as big and on track to turn into something really special, but woefully close to the north property boundary. The teachings of Dave Richards and Al Brothers “Observing and Evaluating Whitetails,” my anthem and all-time favorite piece of literature, echoed in my conscience as I elected to give him the pass in hopes he would make it to ideal maturity, at least five and a half. The buck disappeared for the rest of the season, and I chalked it up to an ‘L’ in the free-range game, until checking cards that following spring when I noticed a buck in the background of one photo with heavy beams and split brow tines. He had made it through. He made another jump as a five-year-old and I officially declared him my target buck. The buck would certainly go Pope and Young and given his frequency and my level of self-entitled pride, I also declared I wouldn’t take him with anything other than my bow. I sat over two dozen times for the buck and saw him twice that year, both times out of range. Somewhere within that 58 |

timeframe is when my niece named him “Vin.” A name that stemmed from an altered version of the Latin phrase “Veni, Vidi, Vici” that she repeated 175 times one Thanksgiving. She liked that it could be short for venison too. He disappeared in December just like he did the year prior, and I waited again with bated breath until early spring of 2024 when he showed back up. Now a six-year-old, Vin had made his biggest jump yet and the chess match continued. Guiding kept me away more than I wanted but when I was able to go, he was nowhere to be found. It was infuriating. I made my living guiding big game hunters but couldn’t outsmart a whitetail on my home turf. I sat probably 10 times that year but only saw him once. The 2024-2025 season ended and still, no Vin. Circumstances changed for the 20252026 season, for both Vin and myself. My time would be even more limited with the coming of my wife and I’s first child in January, and Vin decided to grow an incredibly unique non-typical left side. The plan was to simplify and have my dad drop me off an hour before dark on opening morning, rifle in hand. As I watched him fall, I was surprised that my initial feelings were that of relief, followed by a tinge of regret. I was relieved knowing the end was instantaneous and best-case scenario for this animal I had so much respect for, but I regretted it being the end of a story. I was elated but calm; excited yet quiet. He was certainly my biggest buck to date but in the moment, I realized I cared more about doing right by the deer and getting to share it with my dad, than some numbers on a tape or what means of take I chose. It is so easy these days to get caught up in producing, to forget your why. Especially in hunting. To check off a box on a list with certain parameters and expectations.

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The race for the biggest buck with the most technical equipment, until the next biggest and the next most technical comes along. I am no exception, particularly when guiding, often falling into the self-sabotaging trap of treating the next hunt like any other commodity. I realized that as fortunate as I am in all the hunting I get to do, what I have missed most is not so much the how or what, but rather the why and who with. I radioed to my dad and said “Papa, he’s on the ground.” The same thing I radioed my dad’s dad after shooting my first deer. I could hear the tears in his voice when he replied that he was on his way. We got to share that moment together, in the middle of the South Texas brush. Just like we did when I was growing up.

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F. BEESLEY QUALITY By Alan Clemons

For Lone Star Outdoor News His hands make precise movements, placing the edges of his grandfather’s tools, known as a point and burin, on the side plate. TapTapTapTap The point requires deft taps from a small hammer. The burin is used with his hand, carefully, precisely. Tiny flecks of metal dance and glimmer. He repositions the point. TapTapTapTap His small loupe shows the lines, fine and exact, of a scene with palm trees. Luca Muffolini is a third-generation engraver from Brescia, Italy. His artistry is among the highlights of the Frederick Beesley Eleganza and Fenice custom over/under shotguns. Muffolini learned from his father, Stefano, and continues to hone his craft with Beesley’s bespoke offerings. Muffolini explained some of his process. Similar to a sculptor who sees the result in a block of marble, Muffolini envisions the design on a side plate or grip cap. He uses sketched designs or photos, should a client provide one, and while working can see it develop with each tap. It takes about 480 hours, or 20 days, from start to finish for the engraving process for a Beesley shotgun. Muffolini isn’t about speed, though. Nothing is with the Beesley process. Founded in 1879 in London, it was revitalized in 2015 under the direction of Director Tom Ward, Bradley Davis, the head of production and sales, and Ian Harrison, vice president of North American sales, along with their team. “I don’t think about time when I’m doing this or the qualities can suffer,” Muffolini said. “Whatever time it takes, that’s what it is. This is my work, of course, and it’s very important but also my passion so I want to do the best that I can.” Renewing a Legacy Frederick Beesley founded his company in 1879 in London after working several years for Purdey, a name discriminating hunters no doubt will recognize. Following a split in 1878 after nine years with Purdey, Beesley established his company and put his creative mind to use. He filed and received

more than two dozen patents, including “Patent 31” for a spring-cocked hammerless gun. That design changed firearms and his life’s course after he sold the patent to Purdey. Over the next decade he sold more patents to other companies and further established the F. Beesley line. He ultimately created about 1,800 shotguns. Beesley died in 1928. The company changed ownership several times over the next eight decades. Today, Beesley’s Eleganza, Fenice and Tecnica shotguns are created in Brescia, Italy. The area in the Alps has been home to gunmakers for more than 400 years. Local craftsmen with generations of experience and mentorship use the area’s natural resources to produce some 40 percent of the world’s guns. Ward has traveled extensively in Europe and elsewhere to spread the word about Beesley and help clients with fitting, questions or issues. It’s part of the bespoke service accorded to those who purchase a Beesley shotgun. “It’s not just the gun and service, but it’s like you’re in the Beesley Club, if you like, and us being able to look after the client more acutely,” Ward said. “It originates with providing great service to the client. That’s the foundation ... we’re not just selling a gun, and good luck and thank you very much. We’re building for clients. Every gun is bespoke ... we’re trying to capture that service. That’s really what’s been growing it. People just want to know it’s done, fixed and taken care of. Or if they have a question, they can ring us and get an answer directly from us. It’s a lot better for us to be able to manage that. Everybody has relationships ... but being one phone call away from being able to sort this, that’s the level we’re standing by.” Interest in the U.S. With the economic highs and lows of the last few years, sales of such shotguns aren’t at a peak. They’re not at the bottom of a dip, either. Discriminating clients will look, consider and buy or, perhaps, wait a bit. Ward, along with Harrison in the U.S., have been busy thanks to specific shows such as DSC and private visits to top clubs and lodges. Harrison has been to Rio Piedra Plantation in Georgia, Five-Star in Alabama, the Nashville Gun Club and others in

Thomasville, Georgia, and Jackson, Mississippi. “We’ve been very happy at how the guns have been received here so far,” Harrison said. “Our operation is lean. I have nine shotguns to take to events and shows. So far, though, it’s been good and the reception has been good. Our plan for now is to create these small, personal events and get the guns in people’s hands so they can see for themselves the quality and craftsmanship.” Harrison will show the Beesley line at the DSC Show in Atlanta and SCI Convention in Nashville, both in February. Production? A Year, Give or Take Harrison said “slow, and steady” is the mantra for now as the company grows in the U.S. An order for a shotgun won’t take years, however. He said, “we promise a year, but it’s usually about nine months for delivery.” Order now and it might be in your hands before quail or waterfowl season opens next autumn. Exotic wood or engraving would add time, of course. “In the U.K., we sold a lot of 12 gauge for guys shooting high pheasant, and lot of pairs,” Harrison said. “And we sold a lot in the U.K. to Americans who found us through magazines or other ways. “Here in the U.S., I’m seeing a lot of interest from quail hunters who like the 20 (gauge) down to the .410. That’s not surprising, as traditional quail hunting has connections with grouse or high-bird shooting in Scotland and England. There are rules, rhythms, dogs, a manner of doing things before, during and after. It’s not just going out and shooting a few birds.” Ward said the slow but steady process in the U.S. is not unexpected, nor will it be compromised. It’s not mass-production, something new every year, grab off the rack and walk out the door. That’s completely fine with him, too, as he and the team continue to build the F. Beesley line. “It’s been an absolute dream, a goal,” Ward said. “It hasn’t always been easy, of course. But I’ve been in guns since I can’t remember, and to be associated with Beesley and to carry on this legacy makes me incredibly proud. “Frederick Beesley was an inventor and tried so many things. I love that he was ambitious. It’s incredibly inspiring, still to this day. He was always looking to the future and how he could make it bet-

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