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Attention to Detail Tanzania Wildlife Company provides safari of a lifetime

or Tom Benevides of Laredo, researching places and outfitters for his first African safari was nearly as important as the trip itself.

He’s glad he put in the time on the front end, and especially glad he chose Tanzania Adventures, Inc. “A friend of mine had been on eight or nine safaris,” Benevides said. “He told me that if I wanted to do it right, I would choose to go with Tanzania Wildlife Company and Jack Brittingham.”

It turned out Benevides’ father was friends with Brittingham’s family.

Benevides, 26, operates a ranch outside of Laredo that has been in his family for more than 100 years. Being young and active, he was looking for a physically challenging safari.

He took his first trip in 2009 and returned in the summer of 2010. And he received his challenge.

“They send a detailed questionnaire,” he said. “They ask what you want and like, whether it’s the way you want to hunt, the food or the drinks. Then they pick the Professional Hunter that suits you.”

Benevides’ PH was Andries Van der Walt.

“He was the perfect PH for me,” Benevides said. “I’m young and active and like the physical hunts. I’m a rancher so I get up early.

I don’t mind carrying a rifle all over the place.

“We became really good friends.”

Benevides’ favorites were the buffalo and hippo hunting.

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“They don’t shoot hippos in the water and then send people in to get it,” he said.

“You’re crawling in dense thickets. It’s amazing, there’s a 4,500-pound animal

controlled areas, allowing for free movement of the vast herds of game. The country’s safari hunting operations were privatized in 1999, and since 2005, Tan-

in there and you can’t see it. It’s very fast hunting when the hippo starts to move.”

On his second trip in 2010, Benevides hunted The Selous Game Reserve.

Nearly one-third of Tanzania has been set aside in protected wildlife zones, in national parks, game reserves, or game

zania Wildlife Company owns the hunting rights to five premium concessions in Tanzania. The northern-most area is the Lake Natron South Game Controlled Area located within Maasailand just north of Arusha and extending up to the Kenyan border; one in the Ikili area of the Rungwa

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Game Reserve, on the border of the Ruaha National Park in central/western Tanzania; and three within the famous and gamerich Selous Game Reserve, in the southern region of the country.

“My main goal at Selous was to go after cats,” Benevides said. “I shot a lion — the lions in the Selous region tend to have shorter manes. It’s a huge governmentowned game reserve — millions of acres.”

And he had nothing but praise for Tanzania Wildlife Company.

“They bend over backwards to make sure you have a wonderful time,” he said. “The PH and the staff make it really fun.”

The accommodations surprised the hunter, especially away from the main lodge in Tanzania.

“You’re in big tents, but it’s not fair to call it a tent,” he said. “They have hot and cold running water and they’re beautiful.

They make all of their own furniture there — you’re in a tent sitting on these beautiful couches and chairs.

“I could live in one of those for a long, long time.”

Benevides already has planned his trip for 2011.

“I’m going back — this time to Rhumba,” he said. “The area is known for lions with longer capes.”

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First buck downed on memorable West Texas outing Shotgun slug hunt on public land coincided with new family, career very hunting season is memorable, but 1992 stands out for me.

Samantha and I were married two days after Christmas in 1991. A couple months later, we settled in San Angelo for my new job overseeing the West Texas desk of the local daily newspaper.

The past few months were already filled with milestones. I found religion, got married, and made a career move. But soon after arriving in San Angelo, we were expecting our first child.

Stress? You bet. Money was tight, a baby was on the way, and by summer, I still hadn’t found a place to hunt.

I had hunted national forests in Montana, New Mexico and even Virginia, but at age 32 I had never taken a buck. I was eager to try for one in the Concho Valley outside San Angelo.

But, unlike those other states, most of the prime hunting in Texas was, and is, on private ranches that I couldn’t afford.

Then in June I read an article in my newspaper announcing the annual public hunts around O.C. Fisher Lake — a vast jungle of oak, cactus and mesquite that was managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The area is now San Angelo State Park. But for $10 in 1992, you could “draw” for five-day hunts on the Corps property — you just had to wear blaze orange and use shotgun slugs.

I scouted it on a hot summer day and jumped a bruiser in

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velvet along the banks of the North Concho River, close to where it flows into the lake.

His multi-point rack was both wide and tall. I got busy tuning up my Remington 870.

My brother loaned me a 16-inch smoothbore slug barrel that surely was better suited for a police car, but it had rifle sights and it looked cool.

Our son, Avery, was born in late October and a few weeks later, I received my permit to hunt the Corps’ property.

Things were looking up. The holidays were approaching, my little family was healthy and, finally, I had a place to hunt.

Our tiny rent house had a wall heater that warmed the living room, but not much else, so we slept on the foldout couch.

We put the baby in a flat-bottom bassinette on the coffee table, and when he awoke hungry in the middle of the night, we fed him under the soft glow of the Christmas tree lights.

From that warm setting, I set off after the big deer.

I shot at a good-size one — smaller than the riverbank buck — but I missed him clean. I took the shotgun back to a range and adjusted the sights.

It was cloudy and drizzly when I returned to the Corps’ property on the fourth day of my permit.

I selected the gap between two fallen trees to watch an open area, but just after I sat down, a fork-horned buck strolled past, not 50 yards away.

The 16-inch barrel had no problem connecting a 1-ounce rifled slug with the target. The round made a powerful hit, so much so that the deer rolled up a slight incline.

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With trembling fingers, I leafed through my tiny Gideon’s Bible and found Psalm 100 — a psalm of thanksgiving.

Then I went to the deer.

He wasn’t as big as the one I missed, and he was much smaller than the river king — but it was my first buck.

I dragged him about a quarter mile through cactus and gravel. Then I pulled him under a barbed-wire fence and hefted him into the trunk of my little two-door Ford.

I parked in our driveway and before reaching the front door I saw Samantha watching from the big living room window, holding the baby.

Later she said, “When I saw the way you were walking across the lawn, I knew you got a deer.”

Our family has grown, and Avery is preparing for college.

And these days I get to hunt on family land in DeWitt County.

There are blinds and feeders, scoped rifles and trucks to haul everything. And I’ve been fortunate to take some nice bucks from there.

But I get nostalgic. I’ve got a different 870 now, but that slug barrel is still in my case. I think I’ll match them up soon.

By Bill Miller

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Joshua Creek Ranch Earns Beretta Trident Lodge Designation for Excellence in Upland Bird Hunting The only shooting resort in Texas to earn this distinction

oshua Creek Ranch, a sportsman’s shooting resort located in the Texas Hill Country, celebrating 20 years as a superior hunting and wingshooting destination, recently announced their distinction as a Beretta Trident Rated destination earning a “Trident” for excellence in upland bird hunting.

The Beretta Trident Program — a unique, quality rating-system based on a stringent assessment of a shooting sports venue, is not an endorsement that can be purchased.

Until now, no such rating-system has been available for hunting and shooting venues.

Branded by Beretta, the Trident Program requires venues — offering hunting and or shotgun sports — to undergo a detailed assessment of every area that impacts the guest experience. Beretta, a nearly 500-yearold brand, has permitted its name to be used to signify the exceptional quality of a hunting or shooting experience. Joshua Creek Ranch is one of only four lodges in the country to receive a Trident Rating and the only lodge located in Texas.

“We are extremely proud of our new designation and affiliation with the Beretta Trident Program,” said Ann Kercheville,

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president of Joshua Creek Ranch, “During the past 20 years our main objective has been to provide our guests with an exceptional and memorable outdoor adventure.

Just like Beretta, we share a commitment to excellence and a genuine passion for the sporting life.”

A Trident is awarded for excellence — much like Michelin stars are for restaurants.

While emphasizing the outstanding hunting or shooting experience, the evaluation system recognizes and rates everything from the spectacular bird hunting, food on the table to the bird dogs and kennels.

Every aspect of a venue is judged and assessed on a point and percentage basis. A Trident evaluation is thorough and very rigorous. The necessary quality standards must be both attained and maintained for the destination to stay in the program and ensure that the time-honored Beretta brand remains associated with excellence and high performance. When making a reservation with Joshua Creek Ranch, the Beretta Trident rating provides consumer confidence in the quality of the field sports, guest services and accommodations.

Joshua Creek Ranch is nestled on an isolated stretch of the pristine Guadalupe River — just 40 minutes northwest of San Antonio International Airport. The ranch’s

diverse terrain includes Texas prairie grasses, high bluffs that present a dramatic backdrop to crystal-clear Joshua Creek, and magnificent, ancient oaks and is perfect habitat for the best quail hunting in Texas, with the added bonus of pheasant and partridge.

In addition to upland bird walk-up hunting behind exceptional pointing and flushing dogs handled by experienced, professional guides, Joshua Creek Ranch offers Continental shoots and European-style driven pheasant shoots. Sports enthusiasts also enjoy fly-fishing for trout and gunning on three different automatic, state-of-theart clay-shooting scenarios. There’s great axis deer hunting year round and whitetail and Rio Grande turkey in season. It is not unusual to spot trophy-size axis bucks with 30-inch+ beams grazing throughout the ranch. Rio Grande turkeys also can be seen feeding and roosting, especially in the protection of the forested acreage and the Guadalupe River banks. More than 20 blinds and feeders are maintained yearround, providing hunters with one of the most satisfying hunting experiences in the Texas Hill Country.

Gourmet dining and lodging with spectacular views top off the ultimate outdoor experience.

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Absolute Reliability Unrivaled Accuracy ellow Hunters: My name is Kenny Jarrett and I build the world’s most accurate hunting rifle.

Wherever you pursue your game, from the far reaches of Africa to the creek bottoms of the South, I can build a rifle that meets your specific requirements: the right rifle for your hunting style, your game and your goals. Whatever your needs, talk with us and I’ll be happy to advise which Jarrett TriLock rifle would be the perfect choice.

Absolute Dependability The heart of a Jarrett rifle is the Jarrett Tri-Lock receiver, the result of our self-imposed pursuit of the highest accuracy and dependability standards.

Creating it in-house was the only way we could truly control the quality and firing results of every rifle we made.

The Tri-Lock, including the receiver body, is stainless steel with no stamping, broaching, or welding anywhere. Machined by state-of-theart CNC and EDM equipment, the Tri-Lock is completely stress and distortion free.

The Tri-Lock has three lugs instead of two, creating 50 percent more sectional area.

Cartridges are unilaterally supported at three points rather than two and for true in-line precise feeding, the bolt lugs interlock with the rails. A bolt bushing adds to the TriLock’s concentric alignment and seals the action during firing. These features translate into super-quick lock time, minimizing aim drift during firing. The bolt throw is a lightning-fast 60 degrees.

Currently, the Tri-Lock is either a long action standard bolt face or a magnum. The terrific new Jarrett short action is available in all standard bolt face cartridges from .308 to .17 Remington.

Unrivaled Accuracy We produce our own barrels because we demand perfection. Our barrels have a 1/10th

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of 1/1000th deviation from breech to muzzle.

Consequently, great things happen in accuracy. (The industry standard in benchrest barrels is 3/10th of 1/1000th.) In factory barrels, deviation is often 5/10ths of 1/1000th.

See What’s New at Jarrett Rifles’ Booth 736 When you visit our booth, you will have a wonderful opportunity to actually see the Jarrett difference. On display will be two new left-hand Jarrett Tri-Lock models, the Jarrett Signature and the Jarrett RidgeWalker, both in .300. Crafted as exact mirror images of the right-hand Tri-Lock, we consider them the “Reflection of Perfection!”

Of course, our very popular right-hand Signature Tri-Lock with a synthetic stock in .300 Jarrett will also be displayed.

Do you enjoy highly embellished firearms?

Well, wait until you see what else we’ve brought — a Jarrett Signature richly adorned with engraving and beautiful inlays of gold and platinum. The floorplate depiction of a grizzly versus moose confrontation is breathtaking, and the English walnut stock is fabulous! You must see this rifle; it is a knockout.

Show Special Once you’ve chosen your Jarrett rifle, you’ll want to take advantage of this significant offer: for hunters purchasing a Jarrett rifle at the show, we will calibrate your rifle’s long-range reticule and provide you with a chart telling what each bar’s distance means from 100 out to 700 yards, at no charge.

(This service normally requires a $500 fee.)

As I’ve always said, “There are plenty of variables in hunting; your rifle shouldn’t be one of them.” If you’re ready to move up to a Jarrett, stop by our booth and let’s talk.

Kenny Jarrett

Jarrett Rifles (803) 471-3616 www.jarrettrifles.com Booths 736, 737, 738

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Montana Watch Supports Conservation U.S. watch manufacturer doing its share to preserve hunters’ rights ince 1998 the Montana Watch Company has been creating custom handcrafted timepieces in the heart of southwest Montana, earning international acclaim and an elite clientele. Specializing in all styles of fine hand engraving, many of the company’s more distinctive creations have included intricate Bulino wildlife scenes.

“Once we incorporated Bulinostyle engraving, the orders began pouring in from hunters and collectors of high-end firearms,” says Jeffrey Nashan, company owner and founder. “It was at this point that we started being invited to more and more events by hunting and conservation organizations.”

The company has raised money for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the NRA & NRA/ ILA, and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, as well as the Dallas Safari Club and Safari Club International.

With the introduction of the more affordable Rocky Mountain Authentic Line of quartz watches, the company has been able to design watches for enthusiasts of specific organizations. The Wildlife Series, for example, took Bulino wildlife designs from master engraver Chris DeCamillis and created a series of watches depicting some of the most popular wild game.

“We started the series with a bugling elk for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation,” says Rocky Mountain Authentic Line VP Paul Chausse. “It is a very unique timepiece and elk enthusiasts appreciate the attention to detail.”

The Wildlife Series has raised money and awareness of the conservation efforts of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and there are plans for new additions to the line. Additionally, the Rocky Mountain Authentic Line has recently introduced the Second Amendment Series, a collection of watches with the key phrase from the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution — “the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed” —

deeply machined into the bezel. Displaying not only the words, but also the actual pen strokes from this historic document, the Second Amendment watch has raised money and brought awareness through the NRA, the NRA/ ILA, and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation. The Second Amendment watch is owned by several notable supporters of wildlife conservation, including NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre, NASCAR great Richard Childress, Col. Oliver North and former President George W. Bush.

The Montana Watch Company has plans to extend its support of conservation and hunting groups throughout the globe. Recently, while on safari in East Africa with wildlife artist John Banovich, Nashan experienced firsthand the truly unique beauty of the African wild lands, and was able to meet many of the people who dedicate

their lives to ensuring the opportunity for future generations to enjoy these treasures.

“Traveling with John and learning how the Banovich Wildscapes Foundation promotes scientific research and conservation education really inspired me to get more involved,” Nashan said. “That my company can make a difference in furthering these efforts is a true reward.”

The Montana Watch Company (406) 222-8899 www.montanawatch.com Booths 2024 & 2025

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Excellence endures in adventure with Ekland Safaris Cape buffalo hunt a thrilling challenge t was mid-March, which meant that it would still be hot in Ekland, in South Africa’s northern province. All the trees would keep their leaves and the grass would be very high. It was not the best scenario for a buffalo hunt, but the bush was extremely beautiful.

We had been looking for the proper buffalo to hunt and on the third day, after having seen several buffalos, we came across this group of four bulls led by one that met the requirements set prior to the hunt. Once we descended from the vehicle and decided to stalk the group, it took us about 25 minutes to get into shooting position.

By then it was 10 a.m. So far so good!

I was happy my grandfather was next to me. Wulf, my PH, asked me if I was ready and then it hit me. My heart started pumping so hard that I could not keep the rifle straight. However, after a few seconds my training paid off and I was able to concentrate on the shot. Unfortunately, the buffalo was not broadside and by that time he was already aware of our presence.

My grandfather was also into position to double my shot if necessary. Then it all happened very quickly. My right barrel went off and the buffalo ran.

Instinctively, I took a second shot with the other barrel and my grandfather was able to take a third shot. The buffalo took off.

Going to the shot we found some blood and a thick, broken branch. The

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tracks indicated that all four bulls had fled together. The situation was complicated as the bush was very thick. Due to the heat, my grandfather decided to stay behind and I took off with Wulf and our other PH, Eugine.

For three hours we tracked the group.

We kept very close and several times we

could hear them run away. At one moment we stepped onto a road and saw a group of bulls in the riverbed. After carefully checking for the wounded bull, my professionals confirmed that this was another group. It was the lowest moment of the day. However, we kept going. We tracked for another

hour and finally we sensed the buffalos very close.

Suddenly, they started running, but the wounded buffalo stayed behind. The bush was very thick. All we sensed was something big running in circles around us through the bush. I had not expected this in my dream hunt. Wulf and Eugine raised their rifles and asked me to do the same. Our backs were against each other waiting for the bull charge. I must admit I was tense but confident since I had two very competent PHs next to me. Maybe I was also a little scared. Then the buffalo stopped for a second and both of them took a shot.

Then I saw a spot and also shot. Three more shots followed. Finally I moved in for a finishing shot. Now it was all over and it was close to 3 p.m.

It was not just a buffalo hunt. The overall experience in Ekland was as extreme as the hunt itself. They made us feel like the most important people on Earth. We were treated as kings. Now I know that hunting is more than just being in the bush and taking a fantastic animal. It is also about friendship, sharing and learning. At Ekland I lived the most fantastic experience that lasted a full week. I definitively learned that excellence resides in Ekland.

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NRA’S Whittington Center –

“Everything Outdoors” magine having unique access to 52 square miles for hunting, shooting, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and exploring … to do Everything Outdoors! … You’ve just discovered the enchantment of the NRA Whittington Center in northeastern New Mexico, truly America’s One-Stop, World-Class Outdoor Recreation Destination.

The NRA Whittington Center was established in 1973 by the National Rifle Association of America to be a center for shooting sports and wildlife management.

This hidden treasure of the Southwest is nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains along the historic Santa Fe Trail, easily accessible from Interstate 25, 10 miles south of Raton, N.M. Its natural beauty and wealth of history make the Whittington

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an exciting all-season vacation spot.

Open year-round except for Christmas, the Whittington Center offers Everything Outdoors for all types of outdoor enthusiasts. Being not only the largest and most comprehensive competitive world-class shooting facility in the United States, The Whittington also offers seasonal guided and unguided hunts for mule deer, elk, black bear, antelope and wild turkey.

In addition, it’s a prime fourseason vacation destination for anyone who simply loves the outdoors. Whittington’s 33,000 acres ranging in elevation from 6,300 to 8,100 feet are home to more than 90 species of birds and animals, making it a nature retreat for families, wildlife viewers, campers, RV’ers, hikers, birders, outdoor artists and photographers, horseback riders, mountain bikers and more. History

buffs can also venture along the famous Mountain Branch of the Santa Fe Trail that runs throughout the property.

On-site visitor attractions include a Visitors’ Center, 150-seat dining facility, the Frank Brownell Museum of the Southwest, a gift shop and the extensive Eyman Research Library.

A broad range of affordable housing is available to accommodate individuals, couples, families, and small to large groups.

Lodging options include modern housing, campgrounds with RV hookups, rustic log cabins, primitive camping areas, and 4WD-accessible back-country log cabins.

Even though the National Rifle Association’s acronym is part of the

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facility’s name, it doesn’t venture into Second Amendment politics, and an NRA membership is not required to visit and enjoy the center.

The Whittington Center is always open to the general public.

“The NRA does not manage this facility,” Whittington’s Executive Director Wayne Armacost said.

“Our mission is education and outdoor recreation. We’re not politically motivated; NRA doesn’t underwrite or fund our operations in any way.”

The NRA Whittington Center is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization and is entirely funded by facility fees and donor gifts from individuals and industry supporters. Land for the center was originally purchased by the NRA Spe-

cial Contributions Fund in 1973, and the facility officially opened in 1978. In 2006, 5,500 square feet was added to the existing Visitors and Administration Building to house both the modern library and museum. Continued growth is funded entirely by donor gifts.

Private aircraft can fly directly into RTN, Raton’s municipal airport. Nearest commercial airports are Albuquerque, Amarillo and Colorado Springs.

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Trijicon AccuPoint® Series – The Perfect Choice For Any Big-Game Pursuit rijicon offers an AccuPoint riflescope that’s guaranteed to fit your style of hunting.

Whether its Cape buffalo in the thick African bush, pronghorn on the plains, or elk high up in the Rockies, Trijicon offers a variety of magnification ranges and reticle styles that will provide you with the confidence and dependability required for taking the shot of a lifetime.

Customers worldwide depend on Trijicon’s self-illuminating sighting systems to provide them with brilliant aiming solutions — regardless of lighting conditions.

Trijicon optics combine the unique illumination characteristics of Tritium with the light-gathering capabilities of advanced fiber optics to provide a dual-illuminated reticle that delivers maximum visibility and dependability when the moment of truth arrives.

Never again will you pass on the shot simply because you could not see your aiming point!

The Trijicon AccuPoint offers several intelligent features that make this

scope the right choice for all light conditions and even the harshest environments. All models in the AccuPoint Series operate battery free — eliminating the potential for failure during critical moments in the field. They also feature Trijicon’s Manual Brightness Adjust-

ment Override, which allows you to control the light output of the fiberoptics during daylight. In addition, AccuPoint riflescopes include advanced elements like multi-layer coated lenses for superior light transmission with no distortion, quick-focus eyepiece, longeye relief, and precise windage and elevation adjustments.

The AccuPoint’s rugged construction protects it from the toughest elements.

It’s crafted from aircraft-quality, hardanodized aluminum with a tube that’s nitrogen-filled to prevent corrosion and eliminate fogging. A solid black-matte finish eliminates glare and light reflection, which could spook game. And, it’s water resistant to depths of 10 feet, so the AccuPoint is able to handle even the most challenging hunting conditions.

Trijicon AccuPoint rifle scopes are offered in the following configurations: 1-4x24; 1.25-4x24; 2.5-10x56; 3-9x40; and 5-20x50.

In addition to the AccuPoint series, Trijicon offers a complete array of selfilluminating optics that are specifically designed for hunting, tactical and personal defense applications.

Please visit www.trijicon.com or your local Trijicon dealer to experience our Brilliant Aiming Solutions™ for yourself! You will never go back to a sight with standard black crosshairs!

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National Marketing, Local Expertise United Country is the place for buying, selling rural property nited Country Real Estate sports 48 independent real estate offices in Texas, and more than 700 offices and 4,000 agents nationwide. With such a wide path, its inventory of properties is unequaled.

United also is the nation’s largest organization combining real estate agents, brokers and auctioneers.

But being big is not the company’s focus.

“We focus on niche-type property marketing,” said CEO Dan Duffy. “Like recreational property. The company has had this focus since it began in 1925.”

The local expertise comes from the agents spread throughout the state, from Amarillo to McAllen and from DeKalb to Sanderson.

“They are the local experts,” said Mike Duffy, company president. “We combine that with a unique national advertising program.”

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Combining the two, it’s the best of both worlds.

The marketing is what can make the difference resulting in the sale of a recreational property.

“We combine our Web sites, exclusive catalogs, advertising in magazines and newspapers, direct mail and e-marketing,” Dan Duffy said. “We own and operate 1,400 Web sites and pump data to more than 1,000 third-party sites.

“Whatever it takes to get a buyer.”

And United Country has the information on buyers of recreational properties.

“We have a database of 300,000 buyers at any one time,” Mike Duffy said. “Agents can access this information with specific searches, like white-tailed deer hunting or things as specific as a private pilot who likes to bird hunt.”

And potential buyers searching United Country’s site for hunting or fishing property have unique abilities to find the land they are looking for.

“They can type ‘whitetail deer’ or ‘trophy

buck’ into the search field and our site will search the entire state and come up with hundreds of listings,” Mike Duffy said.

“They don’t have to know the name of the county or nearby town.”

The unitedcountry.com site is 100 percent searchable nationwide and now in the international retirement and offshore fishing meccas of Costa Rica and Panama. And there is even a free iPhone app.

The statistics show that the sale of recreational property in Texas is on the upswing, the company officers said.

“From 2009 to 2010, the price appreciation for recreational property was from 9 to 11 percent,” Mike Duffy said. “In 2008, it was down 15 percent. In 2009, it was flat.”

The lower-priced properties led the way and have turned the corner, but the highend properties are moving, too.

“We’re seeing more buyers of multimillion dollar properties,” Dan Duffy said.

“We have seen 100 of them sell in the last six months. The buyers with cash that were sitting on the sidelines are back.

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“Last year, if asked I would have said it is uncertain if the market has reached the bottom. Now, in recreational property, the bottom has passed — we’re into the recovery.”

For buyers of recreational property, there is the added benefit of enjoyment.

“Buyers of recreational property are special,” Dan Duffy said. “We provide the tools no one else has and help them find their dream property.”

“You’re buying a hard asset,” he said.

“There will be some dividend yield from things like agriculture or hunting. It’s relatively safe and liquid. It appreciates.

“And best of all, you can enjoy it — you can’t hunt on a stack of stock certificates.”

United Country (800) 999-1020 www.unitedcountry.com Booth 941

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Kickoff 2011 at Dallas Safari Club Convention and Expo, Jan. 6-9 2010 - 2011 Board of Directors Officers George Chamblee III | President Richard Cheatham | President-Elect Albert Wolfe IV | Immediate Past President John Eads | Treasurer Lucy Blachly | Secretary

Directors 2008-2011

2009-2012

2010-2013

Frank Sweeney Steve Davis Allen Moore

Steve Miller John Patterson Dixie Yeatts

Abe Nayfa Karl Evans Rob Salmeron

Vice Presidents Dianne Fletcher Brooks Puckett David Sams Celia Scott

Chris Hudson Evan Purvis Bob Scott Jim Tolson Jr.

Dallas Ecological Foundation 2010 - 2011 Board Rich Roberson Jerry Peterman Allen Moore Bill Swisher Roger Hooper

Chairman Chairman Emeritus Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer

Trustee Terms 2008-2011

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Roger Hooper Mike McKinney Dixie Yeatts Rich Roberson

Bill Burke Dewey Dalton Janae Chamblee Jim Tolson Jr.

Allen Moore Jerry Peterman Bill Swisher Ben Barnett

he first major hunting and outdoor sports show of the year, the Dallas Safari Club annual Convention and Expo, is slated to kickoff 2011 at the Dallas Convention Center, Jan. 6-9. The public is welcome.

The early dates offer hunters their first opportunities of the new year to shop and book the best slots with top outfitters.

“Whether you’re dreaming of going to Africa to hunt for leopard, or trophy whitetail here at home, this is a show filled with opportunities,” said Ben Carter, DSC executive director. “Our convention

and expo is always first, and our exhibitors tell us it’s the best, which together make it an annual destination for serious international hunters. But our show is also known for its friendly atmosphere that caters to first-time safari hunters.”

Exhibitors include outfitters and professional hunters from around the world.

Gun makers, optics and gear companies, artists, jewelers, clothiers, furriers and many others from across the outdoor industry also will be there. Daily agendas include seminars on various hunting topics by authorities considered best in their fields. Additionally, the many wildlife taxidermy displays throughout the expo hall are always a major attraction.

A record crowd of some 32,000 attendees is expected.

About Dallas Safari Club (DSC)

Desert bighorns on an unbroken landscape, stalking Cape buffalo in heavy brush, students discovering conservation. DSC works to guarantee a future for all these and much more. An independent nonprofit organization since 1982, DSC has become an international leader in conserving wildlife and wilderness lands, educating youth and the general public, and promoting and protecting the rights and interests of hunters worldwide. Get involved at www.biggame.org.

2011 Convention Expo Admission Open to the public

Tickets

Location

Expo Hours Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm Friday: 10 am - 6 pm Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm

Show Special Membership Package $100

Dallas Convention Center 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, TX 75202-5098 (214) 939-2700

Includes 1-year sponsor membership to Dallas Safari Club, a 4-, 3-, 2- or 1-day pass (depending upon the day purchased) to the Expo.

4-Day Pass $50

www.dallasconventioncenter.com

year’s Expo Silent Auction will sport some of the finest auction Expo Silent Auction! This items to be found. This spectacular spread is located in Hall C next to The Silent Auction will be open on Sunday for buyers to collect their purchases.

We look forward to seeing you at the Expo Silent Auction!

the food court. The Expo Silent Auction hours are as follows:

Thursday: 10 am - 4:30 pm Friday: 10 am - 4:30 pm Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm

Raffle prizes

Dream Adventures

VISIONS Raffles

Dream Adventure No. 1: 7-day plains game hunt for one hunter in South Africa — includes trophy fees Value: $3,200 Donor: EAI Outdoors Booth: 835

Drawing 3 p.m. Sunday, January 9

What is the Dallas Ecological Foundation?

The Dallas Ecological Foundation is a qualified 501(c) (3) charitable organization under IRS regulations. For additional information visit our Web site: www.dallasecologicalfoundation.org

Do you need a tax deduction? If so, make a donation to the Dallas Ecological Foundation or the Dallas Ecological Foundation Youth Fund. The DEF also accepts mounted trophies. For more information, please contact Rich Roberson, Dallas Ecological Foundation Chairman or Scot McClure, DEF Coordinator, scot@ dallasecologicalfoundation.org or 972-392-3505.

Dallas Safari Club Staff: Ben F. Carter Terri Nelson Debi Mills Jaimey Honea Ben Kimmel Roberta Owens Candace Clary Scot McClure

Executive Director Exhibits Manager Advertising Manager – Game Trails Magazine Auction Manager Banquet and Registration Manager Events Manager Membership Manager Executive Administrative Assistant to Ben Carter DEF Coordinator

$20 Ticket

VISIONS Truck Raffle

« Dream Adventure No. 3: 3-day Rocky Mountain bull elk hunt for one $25 Ticket

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$50 Tickets

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Executive Editor Craig Nyhus Editor Bill Miller Associate Editors Conor Harrison Mark England Graphics Editor Amy Moore Business/Products Editor Mary Helen Aguirre Operations Manager Mike Hughs Accounting Ginger Hoolan Web site Bruce Soileau National Advertising Mike Nelson Accounts Manager Founder & CEO David J. Sams

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Reproduction and/or use of any photographic or written material without written permission by the publisher is prohibited.

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Donor: Griffin & Howe

Donor: David Green Master Furrier

« Zeiss Victory Diarange Riflescope 2.5-10x50 with Rapid-Z 800 reticle, Swarovski SLC 10x42 Binocular, Swarovski STM 80 Spotting Scope Body 49808 and Swarovski 20-60x Variable Eye Piece 49330 Value: $8,000 Donor: Euro Optics Booth: 1801

Buy $500 of either $50 or $20 tickets and receive one bonus raffle ticket for a:

Blaser R8 Safari PH in .458 Lott Value: $6,995

Donor: Blaser USA

Dallas Safari Club 2011 Convention & Sporting Expo

Dream Adventure No. 5: 6-day spring black bear hunt and unlimited fishing for one hunter in Quebec Value: $3,000 Donor: Horseshoe Hill Outfitters Booth: 2852

Ticket Deals $100 – 6 each $20 tickets $200 – 12 each $20 tickets or 5 each $50 tickets $500 – 1 Bonus Raffle ticket and choice of any 3 $200 packages $1,000 – 4 Bonus Raffle tickets and choice of any 6 $200 packages $1,500 – 9 Bonus Raffle tickets and choice of any 12 $200 packages $2,000 – 16 Bonus Raffle tickets and choice of any 20 $200 packages

Booth: 1933

« Classic Black Dyed Sheared Mink Jacket, with Black Fox accent collar Value: $4,200 Booth: 1422

hunter and one non-hunter in Nebraska — 331-360 gross SCI Score Value: $5,900 Donor: Bugle Canyon Ranch Booth: 2931 Dream Adventure No. 4: 5-day free range tahr hunt for two hunters on South Island, New Zealand — includes trophy fees for two tahr Value: $9,000 Donor: New Zealand Hunt Booths: 1941/1942

Your choice of the following: Standard Grade Classic Big Five Double rifle in .470, with custom-made Americase Rifle case Value: $13,395 Donors: Krieghoff International Inc., Americase, Inc. Booths: Krieghoff International: Booth 905; Americase: Booth 208

Value: $5,500

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Truck Raffle: RAM Truck 4-Wheel Drive Value: $48,000 Donors: RAM Trucks/Orion Entertainment Booth: 1304

VISIONS Raffles

$20 tickets

Dream Adventure No. 2: 6-day/5-night fishing adventure for one angler on the beautiful inside passage of British Columbia Value: $4,995 Donor: Westwind Tugboat Adventures Booth: 934

Yamaha Motors: Yamaha ATV 4-Wheeler Value: $7,849 Donors: Yamaha Motor Corp.

Booth: 41

« Griffin & Howe - RamSport 6390 LBJ Freeway, Suite 108 Dallas, Texas 75240-6414 USA (972) 980-9800 • (972) 980-9925 info@biggame.org • www.biggame.org

Daily admission is $20 per person.

Multi-day discount packages are available.

In the evenings, convention registrants can enjoy gala banquets featuring celebrity speakers, awards, entertainment and auctions for world-class hunts, firearms and more. Most evening events will be held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Dallas, near the convention center. For more information, visit www.biggame.org.

The entire event is a fundraiser for DSC’s conservation, education and advocacy programs.

DSC recently launched a series of tips to help newcomers get started in international hunting adventures. The tips are being produced as a 16-topic series posted online at www.biggame.org.

Booth: 916

DSC PAC Raffle $100 Tickets – Limited to 300 Tickets Sold Contributions to Dallas Safari Club PAC are not deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes. Contributions from corporations and foreign nationals are prohibited. Federal Law requires political committees to use their best efforts to obtain and report the name, address, occupation and employer for each individual whose contributions aggregate in excess of $200 in an election cycle.

« DSC PAC Raffle 1:

3-day whitetail deer hunt for one

hunter and one non-hunter in South Texas – includes up to 140-inch B&C Value: $3,625 Donor: Knowlton’s Laguna Vista Ranch Booth: 2841

« DSC PAC Raffle 2: M77 Hawkeye Standard Value: $827 Donor: Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc. Booth: 1041

« DSC PAC Raffle 3: Beretta 20 gauge Value: $1,600 Donor: Sierra Outfitters Booth: 2509 Advertising Supplement

Show Schedule Tuesday, January 4

2011 VISIONS Seminar Schedule Schedule is accurate as of press time.

All seminars held at the Dallas Convention Center.

8:30 am - 6:00 pm . . . . . . Exhibitor Registration & Move In . . . Dallas Convention Center

Friday Jan. 7, 2011 12:30-1:30

Wednesday, January 5 8:00 am - 6:00 pm . . . . . . Exhibitor Registration & Move In . . . Dallas Convention Center 6:30 - 10:00 pm . . . . . . Exhibitor Welcoming Party & Auction. . . . . Eddie Deen’s Ranch

Room D221 - Terry Blauwkamp and Anne Gaines-Burrell “African Tips for Trips” Room D222 - Ivan Carter “Dangerous Game”

Thursday, January 6 8:00 - 10:00 am . . . . . . . . . Exhibitor Breakfast . . . . . . Hyatt-Marsalis Ballroom 10:00 am - 6:00 pm . . . . .Registration & Exhibit Halls Open . . . Dallas Convention Center 10:00 am - 6:00 pm . . . . . . . Silent Auction Open . . . . . Dallas Convention Center

Room D223 - Vicki and Gill Ash “Shotgunning — Improving your percentage in the field” Room D224 - Scot McClure DEF Coordinator “Outdoor Adventures… Get Your School Outdoors!”

6:30 - 10:00 pm . . . . . . . . Casual Banquet & Auction . . . . Hyatt-Landmark Ballroom

2:00-3:00 Room D221 - Darrell Holland “Improving your Long-Range Shooting”

Friday, January 7 8:00 - 10:00 am . . . . . . . . . Exhibitor Breakfast . . . . . . Hyatt-Marsalis Ballroom

Room D222 - Larry Weishuhn “Guided Hunts Q&A”

10:00 am - 6:00 pm . . . . .Registration & Exhibit Halls Open . . . Dallas Convention Center

Room D223 - Zac Guy with Legacy Quest Outdoors “Creating Trophy Rooms, Homes, and Lodges of Distinction with the Use of Reclaimed Wood”

1:00 - 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . Seminars . . . . . . . Dallas Convention Center 10:00 am - 6:00 pm . . . . . . . Silent Auction Open . . . . . Dallas Convention Center 11:00 am - 3:00 pm . . . . . .Ladies Auction & Luncheon . . . . . Hyatt-Reunion Ballroom Entertainment: Inside out

Room D224 - Peter Kummerfeldt “Surviving a Wilderness Emergency” Part 1 of 2

6:30 - 7:15 pm . . . . . . .Banquet Registration & Cocktails . . . Hyatt-Landmark Ballroom 7:15 - 10:00 pm . . . . . . .Dinner, Youth Program & Auction . . . Hyatt-Landmark Ballroom Guest Speaker: Senor Jesus Yuren

3:30-4:30 Room D221 - Dr. James C Kroll “Advanced Tactics for Trophy Whitetails” Room D222 - Craig Boddington “Boddington on Lion”

Saturday, January 8 7:00 - 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . Exhibitor Breakfast . . . . . . Hyatt-Marsalis Ballroom 8:00 - 10:00 am . . . . . . . . .Life Member Breakfast . . . . . . Hyatt-Reunion Ballroom Guest Speaker: Mr. Jim Shockey 9:00 am - 6:00 pm . . . . . .Registration & Exhibit Halls Open . . . Dallas Convention Center 9:00 am - 4:00 pm . . . . . . . . Silent Auction Open . . . . . Dallas Convention Center 4:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . Silent Auction Closes . . . . . Dallas Convention Center 11:00 am - 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . Seminars . . . . . . . Dallas Convention Center

Room D223 - Coppersmith Inc.’s Lynley Bishop “First Time Safari” Room D224 - Peter Kummerfeldt “Surviving a Wilderness Emergency” Part 2 of 2

Saturday Jan. 8, 2011 11:00-12:00 Room D221 - Terry Blauwkamp and Anne Gaines-Burrell “African Tips for Trips” Part 1 of 2

6:30 - 7:15 pm . . . . . . .Banquet Registration & Cocktails . . . Hyatt-Landmark Ballroom 7:15 - 10:00 pm . . . . . Dinner, Peter H. Capstick Hunting Heritage . Hyatt-Landmark Ballroom Award, Outstanding Hunting Achievement Award, Program & Auction Guest Speakers: Mr. Shane Mahoney “Improbable Nation, Unstoppable Genius” 11:00 pm - 2:00 am . . . . . . After-Hours Entertainment . . . . . Hyatt-Reunion Ballroom Entertainment: Inside out

Room D223 - Vicki and Gill Ash “Shotgunning — Improving your percentage in the field”

12:30-1:30 Room D221 - Terry Blauwkamp and Anne Gaines-Burrell “African Tips for Trips” Part 2 of 2 Room D222 - Craig Boddington “Boddington on Lion”

Sunday, January 9 8:00 - 10:00 am . . . . . . . . . Exhibitor Breakfast . . . . . . Hyatt-Marsalis Ballroom 10:00 am - 6:00 pm . . . . .Registration & Exhibit Halls Open . . . Dallas Convention Center 10:00 am - 4:00 pm . . . Silent Auction Item Payment & Collection . Dallas Convention Center

Room D223 - Tom Julian “Building Your Trophy Room — Design and Construction” Part 1 of 2 Room D224 - Larry Weishuhn “So You Want To Hunt with a Handgun and What Was Your Question?”

4:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . Show & Exhibit Hall Closes . . . . Dallas Convention Center 4:00 - 10:00 pm . . . . . . . . . Exhibitor Move Out . . . . . Dallas Convention Center 10:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . Exhibit Hall Locked . . . . . Dallas Convention Center

Room D222 - Dr. James C Kroll “Advanced Tactics for Trophy Whitetails”

Shuttle schedule Route 1 Hyatt Regency Hotel Reunion Parking Center Dallas Convention Center Remote Parking Tuesday, January 4 Route 1 Only 10 am - 7 pm Wednesday, January 5 Route 1 7:30 am - 11:00 pm Route 2 7:30 am - 11:00 pm Route 3 7:30 am - 11:00 pm

Advertising Supplement

Route 3 Holiday Inn Market Center Dallas Convention Center

Route 2 Magnolia Hotel Aloft Hotel Hotel Lawrence Dallas Convention Center Thursday, January 6 Route 1 7:30 am - 11:00 pm Route 2 7:30 - 11:00 am 3:30 - 11:00 pm Route 3 7:30 - 11:00 am 3:30 - 11:00 pm Friday, January 7 Route 1 7:30 am - 11:00 pm

Route 2 7:30 - 11:00 3:30 - 11:00 Route 3 7:30 - 11:00 3:30 - 11:00

2:00-3:00 Room D221 - Peter Kummerfeldt “More Survival Myths and Misconceptions” Part 1 of 2

Route 3 7:30 - 11:00 am 3:30 - 11:00 pm

am pm am pm

Saturday, January 8 Route 1 7:30 am - 11:00 pm Route 2 7:30 - 11:00 am 3:30 - 11:00 pm

Sunday, January 9 Route 1 7:30 am - 8:30 pm Route 2 7:30 am - 8:30 pm Route 3 7:30 am - 8:30 pm

Room D223 - Tom Julian “Building Your Trophy Room — Design and Construction” Part 2 of 2 Room D224 - Zac Guy with Legacy Quest Outdoors “Creating Trophy Rooms, Homes, and Lodges of Distinction with the Use of Reclaimed Wood”

3:30-4:30 Room D221 - Peter Kummerfeldt “More Survival Myths and Misconceptions” Part 2 of 2 Room D222 - Ivan Carter “Dangerous Game” Room D223 - Darrell Holland “Improving your Long-Range Shooting”

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Exhibitor..................................... 2011 Assigned Booth(s) 5 Star Expeditions .................................. 2928/2930 5 Stone Outfitting Ltd. ..................................... 1302 AAA Africa Serapa Safaris ..............................1715/1716 Accurate Arm/Ultimate Ammunition Company 624/625 Adam Clements-Safari Trackers, Inc. ........ 1244-1247 Adams Alaskan Safaris ..................................... 1557 Adansonia Safaris ...................................................1044 Adornments Unlimited ..................................... 2923 Advanced Taxidermy & Wildlife Design ...... 1620/1621 Adventure Unlimited Inc. ........................ 2128/2129 Africa Hunting Safaris, Inc. ..................... 1737/1738 Africa Thirstland Safaris CC.....................................2014 African Arrow Safaris ..............................................2331 African Classic Safaris/Bullet Safaris ................... 421 African Elephant Hair Bracelets ........................ 1703 African Field Sports .......................................1113/1114 African Game Industries, Inc........................601/602/603 African Hunter Magazine .................................... 654 African Hunting Gazette ..................................... 502 African Images, Inc. ................................................1340 African Odyssey Travel...................................... 2501 African Outfitter................................................... 12 African Professional Hunters Assoc. (APHA) ........... A1 African Sporting Creations..................................311/312 Aimpoint Inc. .................................................. 2532 Air 2000 (Pty) Ltd. .........................................1350/1351 Alaska Fur Gallery/Alaskan Vacation Club ....508/509/510 Alaska Glacier Mountain Outfitters .................... 2116 Alaska Outfitters - Scruggs Woodworks .......... 322/323 Alaska Rainbow Lodge ..................................... 2922 Alaskan Fishing Adventures - Tim Berg’s ....................418 Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge................................... 2248 Alaska’s Rainbow Bay Resort ............................ 2642 Alberta Professional Outfitters Society ................... A2 Alberta River Valley Lodge ................................ 2416 Alpine Hunting New Zealand - Shane Quinn ................841 American Deer and Wildlife Alliance(ADWA) ........... A3 Americase .........................................................208/209 Anderson Wheeler ............................................ 2925 Anjely Antiques & African Imports.......................530/531 Antler Ridge Lodge .......................................... 2631 Antoniou Jewelry ............................................. 2754 Aotearoa Safaris .......................................................946 APHA (Alaska Prof. Hunters Association ................ A4 Argentina Expeditions-Rafael Tagliacozzo ................1615 Argentina Outfitters............................................ 854 Argentina’s Best Hunting .........................................2550 Arno Bernard Knives ........................................ 2848 Art of Madleine Kay ................................................2843 Artistic Wildlife/Camo-Ramic ..............................640/641 Aru Game Lodges ....................................................1322 ASJ Trophy Hunting New Zealand ...................... 1648 Atascosa Wildlife Supply..............................21/22/39/40 Austin Mesquite Works ............................ 2855/2857 Australian Big Game Safaris ............................... 713 Autumn Antlers Trophy Whitetail Lodge ...............622/623 Autumnwood Outfitters ........................................... 3 Avanti/Tim the Jeweler............................. 2313/2315 Aventura Jewelry Company ................................ 1853 Babine Guides & Outfitters ............................... 2448 Bad Boy Buggies ............................................ 75/88 Balam/Alfredo Lamadrid ..........................................2929 Banovich Fine Art Gallery .................................911-1014 Bansner’s Ultimate Rifles, LLC ............................824/825 Baranof Jewelers ....................................................2833 Baranof Wilderness Lodge .......................................1725 Barney’s Sports Chalet, LLC......................... 953/954 BC Safaris....................................................... 1840 Bear Mountain Ranch ............................. 1148/1149 Bear Paw Guide & Outfitter ............................... 1956 Beasley’s Jewelry...........................................2700/2702 Beauchamp Knives/Stamascus Knife Works ................320 Beaverfoot Outfitting .......................................... 739 Beem Fence Company .............................................2451 Bell Wildlife Specialties ................................... 2430 Beretta USA Corp ...........................................1330-1431 Best of the West .............................................. 1301 Bhejane Game Reserves RSA ............................ 2137 Big Billy Kinder Outdoors ................................. 1914 Big Boar Outfitters ........................................... 2850 Big Horn Outfitters........................................... 2755 Blaauwkrantz Safaris............................... 2130/2131 Black Canyon Bulls .......................................... 1939 Black Gold Lodge Rivers Inlet ........................... 1441 Black Mountain Outfitters Inc..........................2806/2808 Blackstone Outfitters Ltd..........................................2122 Blackwell Wildlife Art/Robert Glen Bronze.....1153/1154/1253/1254 Blaser USA, Inc. ..............................................916-1018 Blue Bronna Guiding and Outfitting ................... 2941 Bluffs/Capital Peak Outfitters ................................ 74 BMX Powersports .................. 2301/2303/2400/2402 Bobby Hansen Safaris ...................................... 1305 Boet Nel Hunting Safaris .................................. 1624 Bonnet Plume/McKinnon & Co. Outfitters...... 822/823 Boone & Crockett Club Association ........................ A5 Boyt Harness Company ...................................2401-2502 Bradshaw Rifles ......................................................2749 BraeVal ......................................................................73 Brent Dodd Painting ................................................2456 Brooklands Hunting Safaris ............................1029/1030 Brown Realty Co. of Rayville Inc. ....................... 1048 Brush Country Camouflage ................................ 2706 Bubye Valley Conservancy................................. 2907 Buckbrush Outfitters/Hunter Interests ................ 2145 Buckeye Cam..........................................................2329 Bucks N Bulls/Team Greensage .................... 610/611 Buffalo Creek Ranch, Inc. ....................... 1320/1321 Bugle Canyon Ranch ...............................................2931 Burl and Beyond ............................................2601/2603 Bush Africa Safaris ........................................1857/1858 Bushwhack Alaska Guiding & Outfitting ............. 2733 Cabela’s Gun Library ............................... 1102/1103 Call of Africa .................................................1536-1638 Canadian Guide Outfitters Ltd. ..................................1916 Cape to Cairo Safari ......................................... 2946 Cape Town Hunting Safaris ........................................757 Capital Farm Credit .......................................... 2123 Caprinae Safaris ......................................... 403/404 Captain Peacock/Emu Outfitting ......................2638/2640 Cardrona Safaris New Zealand...................................925 Carl Zeiss Sports Optics ............................................306 Carlson Gallery - Fine Art ...............................2321/2323 Carlton R. Evans Handmade Knives ............................637 Cavner & Julian Inc.......................................... 1745 Caza Hispanica..............................................1727/1728 Cazatur Spain & Europe ..........................................1440 Ceaser Lake Outfitters .......................................... 71 Celtic Fieldsports ......................................................117 Central Kubota ...........................................................4/5 Champion Ranch ................................................ 1/2 Champlin Firearms, Inc. .............................. 211/212 Charlton McCallum Safaris ................................. 853 Cheetah Safaris/Sable Safaris ...................... 838/839 CHEVROLET .................................................. 69/70 Chifuti Safaris - Safari Classics .............1336/1337/1338 Chinanga Safaris ............................................... 123 Choronga Safaris ............................................. 2127 Chris Bilkey Track & Trail Safaris ..............................406 Christensen Arms................................. 220/221/222 Christian Sportsmen’s Fellowship .......................... A6 Christina Falls Outfitters ..........................................2652 CJ’s Treasures.........................................................2616 Classic Creations ............................................. 2854 Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths ......... 1057/1058 Club Faune ..................................................... 1724 Coastal Inlet Adventures ..................................... 949 Coenraad Vermaak Safaris .............................1814/1815 Colonial Craft Hideaways USA .................. 2729/2731 Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. ....... 108/109 Coppersmith Inc. ............................................. 1930

Exhibitors & Donors

Core-Vens Insurance ........................................ 2422 Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail .........................1617/1618 Cottonwood Borco Ranch.............................................30 Coy’s Yellow Creek Outfitting ..............................920/921 Craig Bone ....................................................2421-2522 Craig Tennant ......................................... 2809/2908 Craigieburn Alpine Safaris New Zealand ............. 1035 Custom Crafted Knives ..................................... 2812 Cynthie’s Wildlife Originals ............................1750/1751 Dakota Arms ................................. 2613/2615/2617 Dallas Gun Club ................................................ 523 Dallas Woods & Waters ...............................................A7 Damuth Taxidermy, Inc. ..........................................86/87 Danny McCallum Safaris Ltd. ..............................724/725 Dark Continent Video Productions ..............................613 David Denies Wingshooting .....................................2847 David Green Master Furrier .............................1422-1425 Day One Camouflage ...................................................83 de Boulle Diamond & Jewelry, Inc. .............................112 De Klerk Safaris.............................................2246/2247 Deborah Vaughn Designs .........................................1444 Deltana Outfitters, Inc. ......................................... 79 Detail Company Adventures ...................2038/2039/2040 Deuling Stone Outfitters Ltd. ................................ 84 Devin Rowe Bronze Inc. .......................... 1001-1003 Diamond Blade/Knives of Alaska .........................217/218 Diamond Connection ........................................ 2726 Didimala Safaris .....................................................1413 Dirk de Bod Safaris Namibia CC ........................ 1729 Distinctive Burl Design ................... 2156/2157/2158 Dodge Ram ..................................................... 1304 Dolphins North Lodge ...................................... 2748 Double Deuce Ranch ...............................................2753 Double Diamond Outfitters ............................... 2713 Dove Island Lodge..........................................2821/2823 Dream Ranch .................................................2527-2632 Drettmann Ranch .............................................. 302 Dries Visser Safaris .......................................... 1742 Dubarry of Ireland ..............................................847/848 E Circle E Hunting Farms ....................................938/939 Eagle Pass Lodge......................................................124 EAI Outdoors .............................................................835 East Fork Ranch ........................................................837 ECHO - E Colorado Hunting Opportunities .......... 2414 Echo Lake Big Game Hunts ......................................1045 Eden Trophy Hunting - Namibia ............................ 93 Ekland Safaris ......................................1120/1121/1122 Elizabeth & The Gold Lady ................................. 118 Emmanuel Design Group ......................... 2429/2431 Empire Rifle Company .................... 1201/1202/1203 EPR - Eight Point Ranch ......................... 2341/2343 Ermilio Clothier & Specialty Shop Ltd.......................2709 Espacaza - Jose Mallo/Pete Fick Safaris ....................929 Estancia “La Criolla”..........................................733/734 Estancia Alicura Inc./Andeluna Cellars............1717/1718 Estes Park Outfitters Inc. .................................. 2614 Euless Guns & Ammo. .......................................... 92 Euro Optic Ltd. ......................................1801/1802/1803 Evolution USA .........................................................1854 Exotic Wildlife Association ................................ 2655 Expedition Company, The ................................... 422 Explorer Satellite Communications, Inc. .....................731 Ezulu Game Reserve/Swartkei Safaris .............1733/1734 Famars Di’ Abbiatico & Salvinelli SRL ......................2450 Fauna & Flora CHB .......................................... 2827 Federal/ATK ........................................... 2826/2828 Federico Gellini Safaris - Tanzania ............................820 Fejes Guide Service, Ltd. ....................................805/806 Fernando Saiz - Spain .............................................1414 Fishing with Larry ...................................................2542 Fishtail Ranch...........................................................650 Flagg Group, The................................................647/648 Flying B Ranch........................................................1404 Folding & Terminus Mountain Outfitters ............. 2636 Fort Knox/Complete Security Service ................... 635 Four Seasons Safaris New Zealand .................1920/1921 Four Star Adventures........................................ 2605 Fred Boyer Studios ............... 2307/2309/2406/2408 Frikkie Du Toit Safaris ........................................717/718 Frontera Wingshooting ............................................1303 Frontier Outfitting .............................................. 405 Frontiers International Travel ..........................2233/2234 Frontier Safaris.................................................... 85 Frosch International Travel.................................. 901 FTW Outfitters/SAAM Training .........................2114/2115 Furs and Feathers Taxidermy/Ergogenesis .. 1849/1850 Furs by Robert........................................ 1640/1641 Game Frontiers of Tanzania............................... 2800 Game Hunters Africa/Zambeze Delta Safaris ....... 2449 Gana River Outfitters Ltd. ................................. 1258 Gangler’s Fly-In Lodges .................................... 2337 Garry Kelly Safaris .................................. 1249/1250 Gary Cooley Studios Inc. ....................................324/325 Gary Herbert’s - New Zealand Hunting ......................2846 GBH Safaris ............................................................2756 German Trophy Hunters ........................... 2954/2956 Ghostwater Creek Ranch................................... 2446 Gioia Mia Pashmina ......................................... 1504 Giuseppe Carrizosa - Spain .....................................2031 Glacier Bay Eagles Nest Lodge ................................2058 Global Adventure Outfitters ................... 935/936/937 Global Hunting Network..................................1833/1834 Global Hunting Resources .................... 629/630/631 Global Rescue ...............................................1740/1741 Global Safaris .........................................................2420 Global Sportsman, The ..................................... 1445 Gold Schlager .........................................................2327 Golden Triangle Whitetail ........................................2537 Good Medicine Collection, LLC ................................2355 Gracy Travel International Inc.............................. 409 Grant Adventures Inc./Falcon Travel Inc. .........1111/1112 Gras Hunting Ranch........................................... 957 Gray Ghost Safaris ........................................... 2704 Great Grey Outfitters, Ltd.................................1420/1421 Great Rocky Mountain Fur Co..........................1917/1918 Great Spanish Hunts................................................1125 Greg Pennicott Safaris ............................................1323 GreyBull Precision, LLC ...........................................1556 Greystone Castle .............................................. 1913 Griffin & Howe ...............................................1933-2035 GRIPSWELL Gloves ..................................................2715 Gsells Whitetail Refuge ...................................... 606 Guide Outfitters Assoc. of BC ................................ A8 Gulf Breeze Firearms/Sporting Collectible . 2148/2149 Gunwerks .............................................2637/2639/2641 Happy Feet by RVJ International LLC ....................... 8 Hartland Whitetails .................................................1656 HartzView Hunting Safaris .................................... 31 Hastings Bros. Outfitters................................... 2457 Hat Co. - Stetson Outdoors.......................................2454 Hatchet Lake Lodge ......................................... 2802 Headhunter Trophy Care & Conroe Taxidermy...105/106/205/206 Heads Above the Rest ............................. 2044/2045 Hearing Professional Center .............................. 1531 Heaven’s Gate Outfitters .......................... 1411/1412 Hecla Dakota Hunting Farms....................................2743 Helluva Hunt Outfitters .................................... 2433 Hendershots Sporting Goods .................... 1720/1721 Hepburn & Tolmay ...................................... 950/951 Heritage Collectables..............................................1256 Heritage Land Bank ........................................... 522 Heym USA/Double Gun Imports.....2801/2803/2900/2902 HHK Safaris ...................................................1515-1518 High Desert Ranch ....................................................858 High Mountain Hunts.................................................948 High Roller Hunting........................................2909/2911 Hill Country Rifles Inc. .......................................830/831 Holland & Holland ...................................... 414/415 Holland’s Shooters Supply Inc. ...........................749/750 Holliday Air/John’s Alaskan Adventures ......................924 Holloway Furs ................................................2133/2134

Holstein Hunting Saf./Hatari Hunting Saf........... 2022 Hornady Manufacturing ........................... 1140-1242 Horseshoe Creek Outfitters .............................1735/1736 Horseshoe Hill Outfitters..........................................2852 Hunt Alaska ............................................................1929 Hunt Australia.........................................................1604 Hunt Trip Spain .........................................................744 HuntAUSTRIA.com ............................................ 110 Hunters & Guides Africa ..................................... 638 Hunters Namibia Safaris.................................1633/1634 Huntershill Safaris ....................................................303 Huntessential Fishfantastic.............................2951/2953 Hunting Consortium........................................1116-1218 Hypoxico Altitude Training ................................ 2653 Illinois Connection .................................. 2426/2428 Immenhof Hunting & Guest Farm ..............................2051 Impala African Safaris.............................................2654 Indian River Ranch Guides & Outfitters .............. 1702 Indianhead Ranch ...................................................2013 Integrity International, LLC ..........................410/411/412 Int’l Outdoor Consultants/Travel Express ..........1157/1158 Intrepid Safaris Africa ....................................1146/1147 IPHA .................................................................. A9 Ippolito Studios ......................................................2646 J J Wingshooting.............................................. 2633 J W Hulme Company .......................................... 846 J. Howell Alaskan Outfitters LLC ....................... 2135 J/B Adventures & Safaris .................................. 2023 Jamy Traut Hunting Safaris - Namibia .................. 529 Jarrett Rifles ....................................... 736/737/738 J-Bar-J Scorpion Ranch...................................2538/2540 JD’s Kniktuk Outfitters ..................................... 1754 Jeff C. Neal, Inc. ............................................. 2732 Jensen Ringmakers ............................................ 751 Jerky Central/Jerky Hut ..............................................656 JetSetting Magazine ............................................. 25 Jewelry by Koschtial......................................... 2717 Jim Blair Engraving .......................................... 2919 Jim Shockey ‘s Hunting Adventures ..............710/711/712 Jocelyn Russell Artist .....................................1748/1749 Johan Calitz Hunting Safaris ..................1540/1541/1542 Johann Muller Safaris .............................................2041 John X Safaris ................................................... 753 Johnny Vivier Safaris ............................... 2552/2554 Johns Guns/Dark Horse Arms ............................ 2916 Jonas Brothers Studios ...................................1746/1747 Jonas Brothers Taxidermy Studio..............................2836 Jose Valencia Studios....................................... 2842 Joshua Creek Ranch ..................................................842 Joshua Spies - Artist ....................1550/1551/1650/1651 Julian & Sons ................................................1547/1548 Justin Sip Custom Guns Inc. ............................... 836 Kain’s Fishing Adventures Inc. .................................2701 Kalahari Safari .......................................................1647 Katmai Guide Service ..............................................1818 Kelly Mitchell Fine Jewelry .............................1324/1325 Kelly Vrem’s Rough & Ready Guide Service ........ 2357 Kenetrek Boots .......................................................2609 Kevins ...........................................................2546/2548 Kgori Safaris Botswana............................ 1924/1925 Kikuyu Lodge Game Reserve ............................. 2507 Kilimanjaro Hawaii dba Kilimanjaro Rifles .......1836/1837 Kim Diment/Riverworks Sutdios ....1953/1954/2053/2054 Kimber ...................................................... 527/627 King Architectural Metals ...............................2606/2608 King of the Mountain ......................................... 922 King Ranch Inc. ......................................................2703 Kingham Safaris Australia .................................. 714 Kiwi Safaris Ltd ......................................................1506 Klawerberg - Namibia......................................... 649 Klineburger Vanham Intl Hunt Consultants ............. 94 Knives by Thomas ...................................................1957 Knowlton’s Laguna Vista Ranch................................2841 Kobus Moller Studios LLC ...............................1327-1428 Kodiak Sportsmans Lodge .......................................2042 Kowas Hunting Safaris ..................................... 1451 Krieghoff/Alamo Sporting Arms .........................905-1006 Krooked River Ranch/Texas Best Outfitters ......... 1124 Kuche Safaris ................................................2056/2057 Kudu Exclusives...........................1347/1348/1447/1448 Kuranui - New Zealand ............................................2553 Kwa-Ndu Safaris................................................ 402 L E Fence LLC..................................................... 72 La Colorada ..................................................... 1835 LandTX ........................................................... 2351 Larsen Bay Lodge...........................................2539/2541 Larson Fine Imaging .......................................2830/2832 Laser Shot, Inc. ...................................... 2955/2957 Lategan Safaris.......................................................1625 Laurentian Wildlife Estates ...................... 2837/2839 Lawson’s Wildlife Adventures LLC ..................... 2547 Lazzeroni Arms Co. .......................................... 1841 Leaf River Lodge ................................................620/621 Lee Livingston Outfitting, Inc. ............................. 754 Legacy Forge & Millwork Doors .............................. 28 Legacy Quest Outdoors/MOP Texas ........... 1344/1345 Legendary Adventures, Inc..... 1127/1128/1227/1228 Legends Taxidermy .............2413/2415/2512/2514/2516 Leica Sport Optics.....................................................947 Leithen Valley Trophy Hunts NZ & Australi.......... 1051 Leota’s ..............................................................850/851 Leupold & Stevens Inc. .................................... 1156 Lilly Porter Fine Jewelry ..................................... 741 Limcroma Safaris............................................. 1530 Linehan Outfitting Company .....................................2648 Little Texas Ranch..........................................2728/2730 Lochinvar Safaris New Zealand ......................... 2240 Lochow Ranch Professional Pond/Lake Mgmt. 520/521 Lone Star Ag Credit............................................ 821 Lone Star Outdoor News ................................... 1844 Lone Star Outfitters ........................................1829/1830 Love Bros. & Lee Ltd........................................ 1248 Loveless Custom Boot & Shoes .......................2027-2030 Luxus Products................................................ 1753 M.B. Ranch King Hunting Blinds ............... 6/7/14/15 Mabula Pro Safaris ........................................1605/1606 Mackenzie Mountain Outfitters ................................1342 MacMillan River Adv/South Peace Outfitter .............. 9 Madubula Safaris...........................................1405/1406 Majestic Mountain Outfitters, Inc. ..................... 1842 Makadi Safaris ................................................ 1922 Manuka Point Lodge New Zealand ...........................1123 Mark Dewet Safaris ............................................ 612 Mark Kyriacou Big Game Safaris .................. 223/224 Mark Nordquist Studio ............................................2436 Martin Pieters Safaris....................................... 2549 Mary River Australian Safaris ....................................811 Matlabas Game Hunters ..........................................2241 Matthew Greeff Safaris ............................ 1827/1828 Maxwell’s Art.......................................... 1356-1457 Mbam & Kim Safaris ........................................ 2657 McClelland Gun Shop .................... 1627/1628/1629 McConnell & Company Guiding Services ............ 1037 McGuire and Hines Studios-Art & Photography 1311-1314 McLean Sporting Safaris .................................. 2556 McMillan Firearms Manufacturing, LLC ...........2739/2741 Medjet ............................................................ 1341 MedPro Auto Group......................... Hall F Food Court Medstar-Exclusive Dist. Air Med Deluxe ................. 18 Mervyn’s Yukon Outfitting ................................... 305 Mexico Hunts ...........................................................758 Mexico Tourism Board ............................. 2438/2440 MG Arms Inc. ..........................................................1525 Michigan Elk Hunting ...................................... 2417 Mike McCrave Hunting Ltd. ................................ 930 Miles & Miles Outfitters......................................833/834 Mkhamba Safaris ............................................. 2124 Moen Custom Knives............................... 2736/2738 Mokore Safaris ..............................................2146/2147 Montana Watch Company, The ........................2024/2025 Montgomery Properties Ranch............................. 705

Mountain Choppers .............................................. 97 Mountain Monarchs of Alaska ............................. 513 Multiple Use Managers Inc. .............................. 1257 Multiview, Inc................................................. Hall D Murray Custom Leather ..................................2020/2021 Museum of Nature & Science ............................. A21 Mustang Creek Ranch ............................. 2515/2517 NAPHA ............................................................. A10 National Rifle Association Shows & Events ........... 120 Nengasha Safaris....................................................2453 New England Custom Gun Service ..................... 2721 New Mexico Professional Big Game Hunting....... 2536 New Zealand Hunt/Phil Wilson ................. 1941/1942 Nico & Will Pelser Bowhunting Adventures .....1948/1949 Nikolski Adv. dba Aleutian Adventures ............... 1450 Nikon Inc............................................... 1033/1034 Ninilchik Charters ...................................................2913 No Fences Land Company ................................ 1701 Non-Typical Ranch............................................... 36 North Alberta Outfitters ...................................... 408 North Fork Technologies............................................401 North Haven Resort................................. 2814/2816 North Mexico Safari Club.................................... A11 North Rim Trophy Hunts ......................................652/653 North Star Outfitters ........................................ 1524 Northern Giants Trophy Ranch Inc. ...............................91 Northern Rockies Lodge Ltd.............................. 2432 Nosler, Inc. ..................................................... 2920 Oakcreek Whitetail Ranch LLC ..............517/518/617/618 Ocean Point Alaskan Adventures ......................... 210 Okarumuti Game Lodge................................................78 Omalanga Safaris Namibia ......................................1409 Omatako Hunting Trails .................................... 1848 Omujeve Hunting Safaris/Alpine Range.........308/309/310 Ondjamba Safaris - Game Trackers Africa ...1308/1309/1408 Ongeyama Safaris ................................................ 11 Original Kansas Trophy Whitetails, The ......................525 Ornaments ............................................2813/2815/2817 Orpa Hunting Ranch - Namibia .................................1958 Otjandaue Hunting Farm .................................. 2249 Out of Africa- In Montana Artist Gallery ... 2140/2141/2142 Outback Wildlife Feeders ....................... 26/27/34/35 Outdoor Safe ..................................................... A12 Outdoor Visions Inc. ................................ 1020-1023 Outfittersrating.com ................................ 2705/2707 Pack-N-Horns Outfitters ...........................................2643 Parker Guide Service ........................................ 2513 Pat Pauley Wildlife Art ...................................2347/2349 Patrick Mavros Art .............................................815-818 Paul Phelan Safaris............................................ 745 Paul Stones Safaris Africa .................................. 709 Pelandaba Safaris.....................................................746 Pendleton Safes .............................................. 1744 Performance Top Drives/Custom Hunting Rig ...........19/20 Pheasants Galore Hunting Service Inc. .................. 29 Phillip Bronkhorst Safaris...............................1211/1212 Pierre Van Tonder Big Game Safaris..................... 956 Poetry Taxidermy ............................................. 2530 Point Blank Hunts ............................................. 121 Premier Hunts of New Mexico ........................... 2651 Primland......................................................... 2937 Professional Hunters Assoc. South Africa ............. A13 Progress Safaris ............................................... 2851 Prophet Muskwa .............................................. 2629 Puglisi Gun Emporium ................................ 514/515 QB Trinidad Ranches .................................. 604/605 Quagga Safaris ....................................... 1150/1151 Rack Ranch Trophy Hunts ................................ 2950 Rafter W Ranches Guided Hunts.................................501 Ramsey Russell’s GetDucks.com ..............................1047 Rann Safaris/777 Ranch.................................1105-1206 Rapids Camp Lodge/Rio Salvaje Lodge.......... 505/506 Rata Maire Deer New Zealand ........................... 2125 RC Outfitters, LLC ........................................... 2939 RecordBuck Ranch ................................. 1038/1039 Red Canyon Ranch ..................................................1501 Red Oxx Manufacturing ............................... 727-730 Redfish Lodge ................................................... 420 Redman Trophy Big Game Hunts...............................2927 Remington Arms Co. ..............................2712/2714/2716 Retriever Sporting Clays .............................. 944/945 Reveille Hunting Ranch - Namibia....................... 645 Rex Foster Artist .....................................................2737 Richard Cooke Safaris ........................................ 642 Richard Lindsay Designs .................................. 1657 Richards Ranch ........................................................304 Rick Taylor Sculptor................................................2612 Rick’s Outpost/SS Pro Safaris ............................. 756 Rifles Inc. ......................................................... 742 Rigby Big Game Safaris ...........................................2849 Rio Bonito Ranch ............................................ 1915 Rio Rojo Rancho, Inc...............................................2600 RJM Guiding & Outfitting ................................. 2551 Robin Hurt Safaris ............................... 827/828/829 Rocker b Ranch ............................................... 1603 Rocky Mountain Antler Co. ......................................2708 Rolland Safe Company ...................................1950/1951 Ron Schaefer Artist .......................................... 2046 Ron Stepp Fine Knives ..................................... 2150 Rovuma Hunting Safaris ..................................... 720 Rowland Ward ................................................. 1714 Royal Rut Ranch..................................... 2437/2439 Rungwa Game Safaris/Miombo Safaris ...... 1213/1214 Russ Smith - Hunting Worldwide ....................... 2412 Russell Moccasin Company ............................2120/2121 Russian Hunting Agency................................... 2933 Ryan Breeding Riflemaker .........................................423 Sadaka Safaris/Allen Game Ranch .............................849 Saddle Mountain Outfitters Ltd. ........................ 2949 Safari Hunting Adventures ................................ 1616 Safari Nordik ..................................................... 321 Safari Press............................................ 1816/1817 Safari Shooting School/Gavin Rorke Safari ..........503/504 Safari Trails International ..........................................315 Safaris Botswana Bound Graeme Pollock Safaris ........933 Safric Safaris & Hunting ................................... 1838 Safrique LTD ................................................... 2627 Sally Bass ..............................................................2543 Saltery Lodge ...........................................................301 Saltwater Taxidermy ......................................... 1529 San Carlos Recreation & Wildlife Dept. .............. 2015 Satterwhite Log Homes ........................... 2257/2258 Savannah Safaris Namibia ................................ 2943 Scene Rings by Artful Eye Jewelers ..........................2747 Scenic Mesa -Buffalo Furniture Collection.......... 2901 Schlossadler Wines .......................................... 2339 Schmidt & Bender ...................................................2723 Select Safaris .........................................................1820 Shadowshield .........................................................2757 She Expeditions.................................... 76/77/89/90 She Safari .........................................................701-803 Sheepherder, The...............................................747/748 Sheepskin Coat Factory ..................................1757/1758 Sherry Steele Unlimited .................................1316-1318 Shikar Safaris................................................1144/1145 Shooting in Europe ............................................ 958 Shunneson & Wilson Adventures ......................... 317 Sierra Outfitters ......................................................2509 Sikanni River Outfitters............................................1306 Silak Adventures..................................... 1946/1947 Silent Valley Safaris................................................2921 Simply Hunting with Paul Barstad ..................... 2136 Simply Sassy Apparel.....................................2409/2508 Sitatunga Safaris ............................................. 2144 Sitka Gear .....................................................2838/2840 Sleeperwoods ..............................2153/2154/2253/2254 Slogan Outdoors .............................................. 2853 SmokinTex..............................................................2333 South Fork Outfitters................................................2505 South Pacific Safaris New Zealand ........... 1533/1534 Southern Cross Safaris ............................................1036

Southwest Gallery ..........................................2016-2018 Spey Creek Trophy Hunting - New Zealand ......1502/1503 SportEAR ............................................... 1049/1050 Sporting Classics Magazine ....................................2151 Sporting International ........................................608/609 Sports Afield ...................................................... DSC Pav Sportsman’s Alliance for Alaska/Renewable .......... A14 Squaw Mountain Whitetails .............................. 2455 Stealth Cam/Walker Game Ear...................... 313/314 Steve Kobrine Safaris ...................................... 16/17 Steyn Caracal Safaris .............................. 1401-1403 Stormberg Elangeni Safaris ................................813/814 Strong Case by TnB Enterprises, Inc. ................... 942 Studio Pandora Custom Jewelry Design ....................2447 Stukel’s Upland Adventures .......................................708 Sturm, Ruger and Company.............................1041/1042 Stutzman Hells Canyon Custom Rods........................1730 Su King’s Fashion Collection............................ 95/96 Sugar Valley Outfitters Ltd. ............................... 2751 Superior Ammunition ....................................... 2235 Sure Grip Racks .................................................. 23 SureFire, LLC ..........................................................2037 Swanscan Africa LLC ....................................... 1931 Swarovski Optik North America Ltd. ......... 1824/1825 Swift Bullet Company .....................................1622/1623 Syracuse Custom Meats........................... 1601/1602 Tactical Hog Control, LLC ................................. 2942 TAG Safari Clothing................................. 1927/1928 Tam Safaris ............................................ 1416-1418 Tambuti Wilderness..................................... 614/615 Tanganyika Wildlife Safari........................ 1220/1221 Tanzania Adventures, Inc. ........................ 1436-1438 Tanzania Big Game Safaris .......................... 633/634 Tate Island Lodge ............................................ 2256 Taxidermy Africa .......................................................902 Team Murphy Realty LLC ......................... 1053/1054 Telford Hunting Services................................... 2650 Terra Cat ............................................................. 10 Terrida Gun International ........................................32/33 Terry Wagner - Worldwide Hunting ..................... 2746 Terry Wilson Antler Designs..........1544/1545/1644/1645 Texas Bighorn Society ...............................................A15 Texas Deer Association ....................................... A16 Texas Hawking Association ................................. A23 Texas Land Bank ............................................. 1923 Texas Outdoors Journal, Inc. ............................. 2948 Texas Parks & Wildlife/Oper. Game Thief ....by Sil. Auc. Texas Pistol and Rifle Academy ......................... 1251 Texas Sporting Journal ....................................... 706 Texas Wildlife Taxid/World Class Trophy R...114/115/214/215 TGB Outfitters.................................................1937/1938 Thaba Mmoyo Safaris.....................................2117/2118 Thormahlen & Cochran Safaris ....................808/809/810 Thoroughbred Rifles ................................................2427 Threeways Safaris ............................................ 2752 Thunder Hills Outfitters ........................................ 13 Tierra Encantada Outfitters/Guides .................... 1046 Tight Line Enterprises ...................................... 2656 Timberframes Inc............................................. 2604 Titan UTV.................................................. 80/81/82 Todd Ramirez - Custom Shop ...................................1442 Tomorrow’s Hunter ............................................. A17 Tonkaway Ranch .....................................................1823 Total Outdoor Adventures......................... 2048/2049 Tracy Vrem’s Blue Mountain Lodge .................... 2353 Travel With Guns ............................................. 2935 Tread Lightly! .................................................... A18 Trijicon, Inc. ................................1130/1131/1230/1231 Triple H Hunting .............................................. 2804 Tri-State Taxidermy/Save Safaris ............... 2829/2831 Trophy Connection, The ..................................2740/2742 Trophy Hides by Uber Leather since 1904 .......2820/2822 Trophy Hunter Safaris, Inc. ................................. 735 Trophy Hunters Africa....................................... 1101 Trophy Hunting Spain ................................................318 Trophy Ridge Whitetails .................................... 2727 Trophy Safaris CC .............................................. 923 Trophy Safaris Namibia .................................... 2138 Trophy Tools ............................................... 511/512 Trophy West Guide Outfitters ....................................2750 Tropic Star Lodge of Panama ..........................1527/1528 Truelife Taxidermy ................................... 1722/1723 TS Buenos Aires Outfitters .......................................2047 Tshabezi Safaris ................................................ 413 Tucuman Wingshooting ...........................................2452 TUFFPAK/Hunters Headquarters .............. 2244/2245 Tumbleweeds Cowhides .........................................37/38 Tunilik Adventure/FPO ...................................... 2317 Turnbull Mfg. Co. Inc. ............................. 1821/1822 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service .................................. A0 Ugashik Lake and Kodiak Bear Camp .................. 721 Uhlenhorst Hunting Safaris ......................................1642 Unico Hunting Safaris ....................................1024/1025 United Country/Texas Choice Real Estate ............. 941 USA Shooting ...........................................................A19 UV Country, Inc. ......................................... 657/658 Vaccines On the Go, Inc. .................................. 2856 Van Noordwyk Safaris .............................................2050 Van Vuuren African Safaris ............................... 1851 Vancouver Island Guide Outfitters...................... 2242 Venado Creek Ranch ...............................................2926 Verdera and Vicente Outfitters ........................... 2503 Verney-Carron...........................................................111 W.F. Mans Safaris ...................................................1940 Wade Lemon Hunting ..............................................2936 Warthog V-Sharp .............................................. 1056 Wayland Cato III .....................................................2602 Wayne Simanovich Trained Dogs ....................... 2952 WCR Quail Hunting Resort LLC .................... 856/857 Webb Hammond Knives and Jeweler.................. 1505 Wells Gallery .................................................1944/1945 Wendell Reich Hunter’s Quest.................. 1522/1523 Werner & Sons Backcountry Adventures ..................2442 West Tex-New Mex Hunting Services.................. 2947 Westley Richards & Co. ............................... 722/723 Westwind Guide Service ................. 2236/2237/2238 Westwind Tugboat Adventures ...................................934 Whiteswan Lake Outfitters .................................. 644 Whitetail Junction Ranch ................................. 1856 Wicked River Outfitters....................................... 812 Wild Arts by Raj S. Paul .................................1520/1521 Wild Rivers Whitetails........................................424/425 Wild Sheep Foundation ...................................... A20 Wild West Guns .......................................... 715/716 Wilderness Beach Lodge - Kodiak Alaska.................2932 Wildlife Gallery, The ......................................1136-1238 Wildlife Images Taxidermy ......................................1756 Wildlife Out West Hunting Services ................... 2647 Wildman Lake Lodge/Cinder River Lodges .......1630/1631 Wildpoint Whitetails ......................................... 2649 Wildside Hunting Safaris - New Zealand .............. 122 William & Son ........................................ 1222-1225 Willoughby McCabe & Co................ 1845/1846/1847 Willow Creek Outfitters LTD .............................. 2555 Wilson Whitetail & Wingshooting Ranch ............. 2557 Winchester Ammunition .......................... 2915/2917 Wollaston Lake Lodge/Cochrane River Outft .........844/845 Wolverine Valley Outfitters ......................................2945 Woods & Water Taxidermy ..................................... 24 Woods Outfitting ................................................ 417 World Adventures Inc. ............................. 2441/2443 Wormald Hunting Adventures.....................................903 Wycon Safari, Inc. ..................................................2607 Xomaqua Lodge Safaris ..................................2938/2940 Xtreme Whitetail Adventures .................... 2526/2528 Xtreme Xotics of Texas ...................................2903/2905 Y.O. Ranch .......................................................927/1027 Yamaha .......................................................41/42/43/44 Yellowhorse Collectibles ................................2912/2914 Zambezi Hunters .................................... 2250/2251 Zimbabwe Prof. Hunters & Guides Assoc.............. A22

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55 Degrees Wine Bar & Bistro Adam Freeman Studio Allison’s Auto Care Aux Arc Fur Traders Betty Harper Bill & Debbie Williams Black Finn Restaurant Bob Harper Campaign Furniture Company Celia Scott Chris Hudson Christine Bond Cindy Swisher Craig Boddington Crusader Safaris and Greg Rodriguez’s Global Adventure Outfitters, Inc. Da Vinci Fine Portraiture David Watkins DDS Woodworks Diane Barton Dianne & Karen Fletcher Dixie Yeatts Dr. Michael & Becky Jones Dreamcatcher Ranch Ducks Unlimited Eleazar Saenz Elyse & Brooks Puckett Endegi Gallery Ennis Jr High 4 H Club ETH DVD Productions Fiona Capstick Friend of DSC George Jarvis GhostBlind Industries Graham Jones Safaris Hummingbird Vacations Hyatt Regency Dallas

Jarvi Studios John J. LoMonaco Johnny Chilton Karen Wolfe Kay Beecherl Ladies Luncheon Committee The Lost Woodsman-Rick Rowley-Master Sculptor Lucy Blachly M.J. Miller & Co. Michelle Cody New Zealand Hunt Nightlog, LLC Northern Operations Africa Pam Patterson Quorum Hotels RAM Truck/Orion Entertainment Rancho Caracol Rancho La Burra Rim Rock Ranch Rio Salvaje Lodge Robin Jackson Photography Safaris Chelet Scentsy Sculptured Art Metals Shelley Rine Sherrie Lewis Smiley’s Studio Southern Safaris Australia Pty Ltd. Susan Stout Tori Nayfa Vivian Leopold W4 Hunting & Fishing, LTD. Walden & Bork Whitney Kielwasser World Class Trophy Rooms Yvonne C. Miller

Dallas Safari Club Committee Chairpersons Convention Chair John Patterson Convention Co-Chairs Abe and Tori Nayfa Attendee Registration Chair: Rebecca Evans Co-Chair: Jerry Mumfrey Attendee Registration Evening Chair: Dixie Yeatts Attendee Bag Stuffing Chair: Debbie and Billy Williams Auction Item Transport Chair: Evan Purvis Auction Chair: Robert Baxter Co-Chair: Robert Studdard Awards Chair: Eddie Hopkins Booth Solicitation Chair: Albert Wolfe IV Concierge Chair: Dennis Metz Corporate Sponsors Chair: Ben Carter Co-Chair: George Chamblee Dallas Convention Center Chair: Abe Nayfa Donor Board & Auction Invoice Chair: Dave Price

Exhibitor Registration Chair: Mike Billings Co-Chair: Eddy Moore, Phillip Glasson Exhibitor Services Center Chair: Kim Swisher Kerr Floor Managers Chair: Rob Salmeron Co-Chair: Peter Franklin Hospitality - Coffee Carts Chair: Mike Wilson Co-Chair: Ken Willis Hospitality - Exhibitor Welcome Chair: Albert Wolfe IV Co-Chair: DSC Board of Directors Hotel Food & Beverage Chair: Richard Allen Co-Chair: Janae Chamblee Ladies Luncheon Chair: Christine Bond Co-Chair: Elyse Puckett Life Member Breakfast Chair: Bill & Cindy Swisher Co-Chair: Bill and Amber Miertschin Media Liaison Chair: Ben Carter Membership Booth Chair: Celia Scott Co-Chair: Sharon Landre Move In/Move Out Chair: Karl Evans Co-Chair: Scott Tobermann

DSC Store Chair: Dianne Fletcher Co-Chair: Karen Fletcher, Melinda Fletcher

Office Move In/Move Out Chair: Karl Evans Co-Chair: Scott Tobermann

Evening Host and Hostesses Chair: Dixie Yeatts

Office Refreshments Chair: Mike Wilson Co-Chair: Ken Willis

Exhibitor Breakfast Greeters Chair: Harry Rine Co-Chair: Billy Williams, Bryan Booth

Poster Distribution Chair: Tommy Bridgers Co-Chair: Ed Fletcher

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Photography Chair: Bill Honza Photography Competition Chair: Vivian Leopold Co-Chair: David Sams Raffles Chair: James Jeanes Co-Chair: Brooks Puckett Security Chair: John Eads Co-Chair: David Hood, Tommy Humphries Seminars Chair: Marty Markl Co-Chair: David Oakes Signage Chair: Charles Bradley Silent Auction - Expo Chair: Steve Miller Co-Chair: David Allison Silent Auction - LL Chair: Patti Roberson Table Decorations/ Banquet Setup Chair: Christine Bond Table Sales Chair: Richard Cheatham Traffic Chair: Matt Hopkins Co-Chair: Larry Ross Transportation Chair: Chris Hudson Trophy Awards Chair: Corey Knowlton Co-Chair: Chris Hudson Video Ethics Chair: Rob Salmeron VIP Liaison Chair: Lance Phillips Volunteer Coordination Chair: Richard Cheatham Wildlife Display Chair: David Oakes Dallas Safari Club 2011 Convention & Sporting Expo

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British Columbia trophy hunting at its best Sugar Valley Outfitters offers quality hunts for mountain goats, sheep, moose, grizzlies ritish Columbia’s dropdead gorgeous vistas might be reason enough to visit this part of Canada.

However, for Sugar Valley Outfitters’ clients, the surreal scenery is merely a fringe benefit.

The real draw is the area’s trophy-class big game: the 300 to 400-pound mountain goats and 40-inch stone sheep; the 9-foot-tall grizzly bears; and the 45 to 55-inch Shiras moose.

“This area of the world is unique in that there are two species of moose, the Shiras in the south and the Canadian in the north,” says Scott Mackenzie, who along with wife, Jodi, owns and operates Sugar Valley Outfitters.

Mackenzie has been guiding hunters in the southern region of British Columbia for about a decade. Recently, he expanded into the northern region. He acquired

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the concession that Guy and Elsie Antilla owned and operated (under Guy Antilla’s Big Game Hunts) for the past 30 years.

Mackenzie says those who have hunted with the Antillas should know that the two are still around.

“Guy, probably the best pilot in the north, will continue to do some piloting and some guiding,” he says.

What the northern concession means for Sugar Valley Outfitters is that it can offer its clients more big game hunts.

What can clients expect in the two regions?

The North: This is pristine wilderness that lies about 40 miles south of the Yukon border. Here, the most popular, high-success hunt is the mountain goat hunt, which takes place at altitudes of 3,000 to 5,000 feet on the eastern slopes of the Coast Range.

“We have several goats documented in the top 20 of the SCI record book. The biggest documented was 33 2/8,” says Mackenzie, who notes that this area has the greatest density of mountain goats in British Columbia.

The area also is known among hunters for its large grizzly bears, says Mackenzie.

Other species that call this area home are

the Canadian moose, the mountain caribou and the stone sheep.

This is 100-percent non-roaded territory that is accessed by plane, boat or ATV. “We do not use horses,” Mackenzie said, “We hike in and camp out.”

Depending on the species hunted, the client and guide will be placed at a strategically located camp that offers the best

chance of a successful hunt.

The South: Nestled in the Okanagan Region amidst alpine mountains, lush valleys, rivers and lakes, this area is home to high population densities of white-tailed deer, mule deer, Shiras moose, grizzly and black bear, cougar, bobcat and lynx.

One of the more popular combo hunts in

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this region is the cougar and Shiras moose combination, which takes place the last two weeks of November.

“One out of three cougars taken,” Mackenzie said, “is of Boone & Crockett quality.”

The southern area is the Mackenzies’ base of operations, where visitors will find a main lodge that can accommodate eight to 10 people as well as cabins that are just steps away from Monashee Creek in the foothills.

Between the two areas, Sugar Valley Outfitters can offer fully guided hunts from spring though winter that vary in length from about five to 10 days, depending on the species booked.

The Mackenzies also offer several popular combination hunts or will customize a hunt depending on a client’s needs. There also are exceptional opportunities for bow hunters. Mackenzie, who has been bow hunting for 20 years, points out that over the last decade bow hunters have taken several Pope & Young animals, including black bear, cougar and moose.

Sugar Valley Outfitters (250) 547-0223 www.sugarvalleyoutfitters.com Booth 2751

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Cabela’s Tactical Tat’r II Kickstand Vest he new Tactical Tat’r II Kickstand Vest has a built-in aluminum frame with adjustable folding legs that provides a comfortable, secure back rest so you can kick back and sit comfortably anywhere for hours. The lightning-quick Speedseat allows the wearer to stow and deploy the 3-inch-thick tri-layer memory foam seat without fumbling with buckles, straps, Velcro or magnets. The improved Couch Cushion back panel features four large, raised open-cell foam panels to provide cushion where needed, yet allow maximum air circulation to keep your back cool. The result is the most comfortable seating arrangement ever incorporated into a turkey vest. The foundation for the Kickstand Vest was Cabela’s industry-leading Tactical Tat’r. It features strategic specialty pockets for all of your calls, including an attached mouth call wallet, Friction Fit box-call pocket, and a flip-down slate call center with room for two pots, three strikers and resurfacing tools. The large rear game bag expands to accommodate even the largest full-strut decoy.

A total of 18 pockets ensure you have a home for absolutely everything you need for an all-day hunt. Three strap adjustments (two in the lower part of the vest, one at the sternum) allow for a custom fit. Removable rear blaze safety flag.

Available in Mossy Oak Obsession or Realtree APG HD. One size fits most. Price: $129.99.

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Boom to bust: Hill Country archery hunts contrasted Follow-up turkey with bow not so easy on second try

NOT ALWAYS SO LUCKY: Conor Harrison, associate editor of Lone Star Outdoor News, holds the tom turkey he shot two years ago in the Texas Hill Country. Last season, however, ended with no birds in the bag.

Photo by Jim Harrison.

By Conor Harrison

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kept telling myself the hunting experience is what counts. It didn’t make it hurt any less.

Thirty minutes before, I had loosed my third, and last, arrow of the morning at a gobbler less than 20 yards in front of the blind. It was the third big bird I had called into my setup during the past hour.

It was the third big bird I had missed.

The season before it had all seemed so easy. My dad and I sat in our ground blind the first afternoon of our hunt. Two gobblers and a hen were heading back to roost when a few soft purrs from my call pulled the tom within 25 yards. One good shot later and I was celebrating my first turkey with a bow — a beautiful Hill Country Rio with a 10-inch beard and 1-inch spurs.

That seemed like a distant memory one year later.

My dad and a friend were in town from Florida for our annual spring turkey hunt.

We were hunting on the Flagler Ranch in west Kerr County and my brother-in-law was acting as our guide for this trip.

The morning started out as many do in the Hill Country. A spectacular sunrise topping above the cedars, which gave way to a bluebird clear sky. The peace soon was broken by a tom gobbling several hundred yards away in a creek bottom.

A rival quickly answered, and both birds sounded off for 30 minutes on the roost.

We heard birds flying from the roost and all was quiet for 15 minutes. I had placed a decoy 10 yards in front of the blind before daylight, and began a series of yelps, hoping to draw one of the birds

into our setup.

The dominant bird was the first to make an appearance. He strolled out of the cedars 75 yards to our right with five hens. He was excited, evidenced by the full strut that he remained in for the next 20 minutes as I did my best to pull him away from his harem — to no avail.

The hens quickly began to lose interest and move back into the cedars. My calls became more excited as I began cutting the yelps with excited clucks and purrs. The big tom began to ease off with the hens when I really cranked up the calling. It worked.

To my utter shock, he left his hens and made a beeline for the decoy. At 15 yards, I slowly came to full draw and touched off the arrow — which flew just in front of his breast. I swear I heard a little snicker from behind me in the blind.

The tom calmly walked back to his hens no worse for wear. I was dejected, and it was about to get worse.

The rival bird also had heard my excited calling and quickly made an appearance, coming in from our left. I nocked my second arrow as he strutted up to the decoy.

One shot later and that tom was wondering what just buzzed his head as he headed for another part of the ranch.

This time, there definitely was muffled laughter behind me in the blind.

But I didn’t have time to feel sorry for myself. Yet. Big gobblers were seemingly everywhere. Two to our left and another three to our right all were coming to investigate. I continued to hit the call in an excited manner as the birds put on a gobbling concert I hadn’t witnessed in 25

years of turkey hunting.

Nocking my final arrow, I was really feeling the pressure. As another big tom strutted up to the decoy, I was a nervous wreck.

Completely forgetting the calm method I’d practiced for years shooting arrows in the back yard, the bird was a blur behind my pin as I jerked the trigger of my release and sent an arrow well wide of the target.

Out of arrows and thoroughly embarrassed, laughter erupted behind me in the blind.

Big gobblers still were gobbling as they walked away from the blind. I’m sure they were wondering how a hen could be making those funny noises that sounded like two humans cracking up.

It was the best morning I’ve ever experienced calling turkeys. In all, seven mature birds had been within 25 yards of our blind. I’ll never forget the gobbling erupting from all sides of the blind for the better part of two hours. The morning even improved when our friend walked up with a big tom slung over his shoulder.

He’d found a group of toms and called them within shotgun range.

I’ll always regard that morning with a bittersweet taste in my mouth.

It was the perfect reminder things don’t always go exactly to plan in the woods. That’s hunting. That’s what makes it so special when you do connect.

Whether or not I killed a bird, the wonderful memory of that hunt always will stay with me and, unfortunately, with my dad and brother-in-law as well. They’ve gotten a lot of mileage out those misses.

Next spring, I’m bringing a shotgun, just in case.

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Zeiss Sports Optics favored by outdoorsmen, lauded by experts Redesigned DiaScope an unrivaled visual experience arl Zeiss Sports Optics’ redesigned Victory DiaScope is a favorite among outdoorsmen who appreciate the finest in optics. With its wide field of view, unparalleled image brilliance, and intuitive and fast-focusing capabilities, the DiaScope also has captured the attention of industry experts. Among the awards it has captured this past year are the 2010 Outdoor Life Editor’s Choice Award, the 2010 Petersen’s Hunting Editor’s Choice Award, the 2010 Field & Stream Best of the Best Award, and the 2010 international Red Dot Design Award.

Coming next year is its new eagerly awaited 15-56x/20-75x eyepiece, which when combined with the redesigned DiaScope provides a visual experience unlike any other. This highly versatile eyepiece will offer the widest range of power on the market today. The eyepiece, first announced at the 2010 SHOT Show, is expected to ship in early 2011.

Eyepiece: The Vario eyepiece, which functions as a 15-56x on the 65mm DiaScope models and as a 20-75x on the 85mm DiaScopes, ensures that even the smallest detail is seen in great clarity. The eyepiece’s field of view ranges from 156-63 (for the 15-56x) to 120-48 (for the 20-75x). Eyepieces also are available in Vario 15-45x/20-60x and Vario 30x/40x models.

Victory DiaScopes: The waterproof and nitrogen-filled scope’s advanced optics feature fluoride glass in the objectives and a protective LotuTec lens coating that sheds water and dirt. The lens system is engineered to produce detailed, sharp, brilliant, true-color images, even in challenging lighting and weather situations. The system also utilizes an advanced stray light reduction system.

Both the 65-mm and the 85-mm models come in straight or angled bodies and utilize a new bayonet locking system that securely locks the eyepieces onto the body of the scope while allowing for quick and easy changing.

Hunters also will appreciate the scope’s Dual Speed Focus System that

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combines the fast and fine focus in a single control for speed and flexibility in the field, where every second counts. The focus wheel allows users to control the ultra-precise and rapid focusing without changing grip. The focus is ultra-precise when the focusing wheel is turned back and forth slowly around the point of best focus while the rapid focusing, which is five times faster, is automatically activated when the focus wheel is turned more than 270 degrees.

Additional enhancements to the DiaScope include a sleek rubberarmored exterior for improved protection of the durable magnesium and aluminum housing. Accessories include a carrying case with a comfortable strap with quick-release fasteners.

The 65mm DiaScope with eyepiece has a suggested retail price of $2,649 while the 85- mm model with eyepiece carries an MSRP of $3,149.

Aluminum Tripod Set: To ensure stability in the field, the company also offers a new aluminum tripod set for the DiaScopes. The easy-to-adjust tripod features a state-of-the-art photo/video head for quick and easy observation and photography. Its MSRP is $529.

The Carl Zeiss Group is a global leader in the optical and optoelectronic industries; Carl Zeiss Sports Optics sells, market, and distributes its state-of-the-art binoculars, spotting scopes, riflescopes and laser rangefinders throughout the United States.

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The longest (half) hour First deer for a lifetime bird hunter aving hunted birds for more than 40 years, I understand the concept of waiting. Wait for shooting time.

Wait for the birds.

On a good dove hunt, wait for my friends to fill their limits after I’m done.

But I never thought 30 minutes could last so long until I shot a deer.

I had been on a number of deer hunts; mostly drive hunts in my home state of North Dakota. I carried a shotgun, though, hoping for a pheasant or a sharp-tailed grouse.

It was time for me to do a deer hunt. First, from Lone Star Outdoor News, I received a rifle for my 50th birthday — a 7mm-08 Ruger Hawkeye with a Nikon Monarch BDC scope.

Equipment. Check.

Second, with the help of CEO David Sams, the rifle was sighted in and practice followed. I learned I could hit a cardboard target up to 300 yards.

Excuses. Check.

A trip was booked for a mule deer management buck in Childress County with Mike Rackley of Mike Rackley’s Outdoor Adventures and Bryan Moore with Texas Hunting Company. So I hit the road on Dec. 3.

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Hunting with Rackley the next morning, several muleys stepped out but there were no “shooters” in the eyes of the guide. A big buck did come out later in the morning, but, despite my lawyerly pleas, he didn’t meet the management hunt criteria.

“What about him? He’s old.”

“He’s a trophy.”

“But he’s not that wide.”

“Yeah, but his rack is 30 inches high. He’s huge.”

“You could make a mistake. Plus the season ends tomorrow, he might not make it until next year.”

Rackley chuckled at that one.

The afternoon hunt proved to be better.

A nice 5x5 came out with several does.

“Whoa. I guess I can’t shoot that one.”

“Nope.”

Then out came a 4x4 and he was studied.

“He doesn’t have any forks and he’s probably not going to get any better. You can shoot that one.”

The 5x5 chased him off, though, and he stayed with the does. Finally, he left.

“The 4x4 should come back now.”

Rackley was right, and later he did come out with one doe.

“Are you loaded?”

“Yes.” “Wait for him to turn broadside — he is right at 200 yards.”

“OK.” I knew the buck was hit when the shot was

FIRST MULE DEER: Craig Nyhus, executive editor of Lone Star Outdoor News, downed this mule deer buck recently in Childress County. He used a 7mm-08 Ruger Hawkeye with a Nikon Monarch BDC scope. Photo by Craig Nyhus, Lone Star Outdoor News.

taken, but the buck kicked and ran behind some mesquites. I glanced at my watch.

4:06 “You made a heart shot, he won’t go far.”

I wasn’t convinced — even though I felt the shot was right on — the only thing I had shot with my new rifle was made of cardboard.

4:16 “We’ve been looking in all directions. He didn’t come out. He’ll be right there.”

4:26 To pass the time, we talked about, you guessed it, hunting and fishing. “The hunter from Colorado this morning — he downed that whitetail yesterday and they couldn’t find it. I was sure glad we helped find it this morning, I’m pretty sure he didn’t sleep last night.”

“Yeah, but he was sure happy this morning.”

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winter — we catch some really big ones.

And stripers in the summer. But you might come during the week; the lake gets pretty busy on the weekends.

“Uh huh.”

4:36 “Time to go?”

“Yup.” We marched the 200 yards and I went to the spot of the shot and saw plenty of blood.

“What are you doing? He’s right here.”

No blood trailing necessary. He was down less than 25 yards from his original spot.

“Congratulations. Your first deer.”

“Thanks.”

By Craig Nyhus

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Ruger Sets New Standards in Hunting Rifles and Cartridges

uger Firearms, in conjunction with Hornady® ammunition, have changed the scene with new and exciting rifle and cartridge combinations that deliver top performance and are easier to handle in the field. Two compact-action models of the Ruger® M77® Hawkeye® rifles are now chambered in the new Ruger Compact Magnums (RCM) cartridges. The matte blued version features the M77 Hawkeye’s slimmer walnut stock with wraparound cut checkering on the forearm and more rounded contours on the bottom of the stock and top of the pistol grips. The matte stainless version features a synthetic stock with a new recoil pad. With their short actions and 20-inch barrels, the M77 Ruger Compact Magnums are today’s “mountain

rifles and brush guns.”

The new cartridges designed by Hornady® Manufacturing provide unmatched ballistic performance in compact rifles, less felt recoil, longer barrel life and superior performance at all temperatures. The .300 RCM is available in 150-, 165- and 180-grain SST offerings. Each .300 RCM load exceeds comparative .300 Win. Magnum loads from a 20-inch barrel. Muzzle velocities for the .300 RCM are 3,170 fps, 3,030 fps and 2,900 fps, respectively — from a 20-inch factory barrel. The .338 RCM is available in the newly developed 200-grain SST and 225-grain SST offerings. Velocities for the .338 RCMs are 2,850 fps and 2,710 fps respectively, easily out performing the .338 Win. Magnum with equal barrel length.

The RCM rifles offer the smooth and crisp Ruger LC6™ trigger for improved outof-the-box trigger pull, and a red rubber recoil pad that provides more effective recoil reduction. Other features of the Ruger M77

Hawkeye rifles appreciated by knowledgeable shooters are the Mauser-type controlled feeding and powerful claw extractor, 3-position safety, hammer forged steel barrels and free Ruger patented scope rings.

The design of the patented steel floorplate, which bears the distinctive Ruger logo, provides easy unloading and eliminates accidental “dumping” of ammunition.

When the quarry demands more stopping power, the .375 Ruger is the cartridge for the job.

Co-developed with Hornady Manufacturing, the .375 Ruger perfectly fits the Ruger standard length action, the same one used for .270 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield.

The new cartridge delivers performance from a 20-inch barrel that equals the venerable .375 H&H from a longer magnumlength action with a 24-inch barrel. The M77 Hawkeye “Alaskan” chambered in .375 Ruger features a matte black finish, a handy 20-inch barrel, and a Hogue® OverMolded™

synthetic stock. The M77 Hawkeye “African” features a 23-inch blued barrel and checkered walnut stock. A left-handed “African” model is also available.

The .375 Ruger cartridge has already been tested in Africa by both Ruger and Hornady staff with excellent results. The shorter-barreled Alaskan rifle is the perfect gun where quick handling and hard-hitting cartridges are needed, while the African rifle will provide the same performance in a classic hunter’s rifle. If you want a powerful hunting combination, Ruger rifles and Hornady ammunition are exactly what you’re looking for.

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Kate’s Dream Buck hen Jason Copass contacted Trophy Ridge Whitetails about a hunt for a big buck, it wasn’t for himself. He had been on many good white-tailed deer hunts with the support of his wife; this time he wanted her to get a trophy buck. They discussed the options with ranch manager Rick Cox and decided to book in early October before bucks began to fight and avoid the chance of busted points. While the weather often is warmer then, the bucks are more easily patterned because they are coming to food plots and feeders to prepare for the rut activities.

Kate and Jason arrived shortly after lunch on Thursday, got settled into the bunkhouse and then went to the shooting range to be sure her gun was true.

Mid-afternoon they were headed to a blind along a meandering creek and by nightfall they had seen more than a dozen really good bucks. Talk around the table that night was exciting and she barely slept until the alarm went off. Up the next morning, she dressed quickly and ate breakfast well before the guides arrived. On to another blind along a wooded ridge overlooking a big food plot where it seemed the sun would never rise. With the sunrise also came a stiff breeze and deer sought the shelter of deep

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cover where a few early acorns were falling. After lunch Kate and Jason rode on the high seat of a mini-truck and Rick cruised sheltered areas looking for bucks. About a hour later driving into the wind, they came around a group of persimmon trees and a huge buck was eating acorns right off a tree about 140 yards away. They were in the shade and he didn’t see them while they had ample time to glass and judge him. She decided that was the buck she wanted and with one well-placed shot, she collected her trophy, a 203 6/8-inch monster whitetail.

The mostly typical 7X8 framed buck had 6 6/8-inch bases, tines more than 10 inches and 27-inch main beams.

Jason said he’d be back at Trophy Ridge next year to see if he could better the one Kate got because she now is the trophy title holder in the family.

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“A lot of dreams were fulfilled this week…”

Happy hunters snag trophy elk, whitetail at Little Tex Hunts n the fall of 2007, Kevin and Ann Schmid opened their family retreat in scenic central Wisconsin to the public for private hunts. Christened “Little Texas,” this hunters’ paradise is flush with elk and fallow, whitetail and sika deer.

The free-range preserve’s inaugural seasons were so successful that, last year, the Schmids hired Forrest and Lisa Pike to manage Little Tex Hunts. The Pikes’ focus is to ensure that each guest has his or her dream hunt. They, along with other staff members, take care of every detail so that the only thing a hunter has to concentrate on is taking down that trophy animal.

From the accommodations to the cuisine to the hunt itself, guests can expect a first-rate experience when they vacation at Little Texas Ranch in Wautoma.

Visitors are housed in newly opened accommodations that encompass 6,000-square-feet of comfortable elegance. The rustic lodge’s great room boasts a cozy fireplace to gather around in the evenings and a custom-crafted bar. Or, visitors can step out onto the long front porch, where they can sit, relax and enjoy the panoramic views that the property offers. Guests will retire to spacious cabin quarters with private bathrooms.

Little Tex Hunts’ talented chef, working from a commercial kitchen, will prepare culinary delights from the finest cuts of meats and freshest ingredients. After the morning hunt, guests will enjoy a full breakfast back at the lodge. Lunch is available upon request, and dinner is served upon a guest’s return from his or her evening hunt.

The hunt itself will take place on diverse terrain that includes wooded rolling hills and valleys, stately pine forests, and marsh areas with heavy cover. There are well-placed lush food plots on the property as well as natural water sources that offer a natural haven for the different animal species.

The ranch adheres to a strict management program to ensure maximum growth in both body and antler mass. Only animals that are at least 5 years old may be harvested in a fairchase environment. That policy yields not only large-antlered and large-bodied trophies, but also self-sustaining and naturally reproducing herds.

Hunting parties are accompanied by experienced guides who will help maximize the opportunity for a successful hunt. Guests can opt to hunt from fully equipped heated condo blinds or from one of several strategically placed double ladder stands.

Little Tex Hunts can accommodate groups of one to four hunters, who can opt to use bow, gun or muzzleloader. There are different packages available, including the “Texas Trio” that allows a hunter to harvest one trophy whitetail buck, one trophy fallow buck and one trophy bull elk. The Little Tex Hunts Pikes also are happy to customize hunt packages.

And, as a bonus, anyone who books a hunt by March (920) 574-4641 1, 2011, will receive a free shoulder mount of any trowww.littletexashunts.com phy whitetail or fallow deer.

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Finally, a real deer he sun was about to set on the breaks of Donley County.

There was one last windmill water hole to check, the “Dog Box.” Somehow it didn’t make it on the daily list of places to look for big mule deer bucks.

Hunting guide Bill Pickett had been circling the area for three days looking for two big bucks seen by the lease boss. In fact, he had driven and glassed this area three times on this day.

I had been riding and glassing every crevasse of this 30,000acre pasture with Pickett and my hunting partner Nick Kohleffel.

Nick had been lucky the night before at a water hole south of this area — taking a nice 150-class buck, his first muley.

Nick and Pickett split off and left me watching a wheat field where I saw plenty of rutting action from two young mule deer and some nice whitetails.

The bigger bucks were just not showing themselves, but Nick happened on a pattern of watering just before dark and found his nice buck as they drove up to check a water hole.

The buck was with a few does and they moved off into some thick mesquites. The two followed and at one moment Pickett could smell the buck. He knew they were close. Nick spot-

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ted him and squatted down and shot through a small opening and took his buck at a whopping 40 yards.

The next afternoon, we all were growing tired and we hadn’t seen much activity when Pickett turned down a spur road to the “Dog Box.” “There better be some action down here,” he mumbled. “It is getting late.”

We eased up to the “Dog Box” — it looked like a great place for mallards because the metal tank was full of cattails with very little water showing.

Pickett was not pleased with the sight and voiced his opinion under his breath. As he started to turn the truck around, he saw a buck standing on top of a small pointed hill.

In a few seconds, I was viewing the buck though my Nikon scope and it didn’t take long to make up my mind to take the deer.

He stood there at 155 yards, silhouetted against the sky.

“He is a 3x4.”

“No, his G2 does not fork.”

“He is a good deer, I think you should take him.”

All of these phrases were MULE DEER TROPHY: David Sams took his first mule deer buck south of Clarendon. The 5x5 scored 169 B&C. Sams was guided by Dallas coming from my two hunting Safari Club member Bill Pickett and was hunting with Nick Kohleffel of Owens Outdoor Sales in Boerne. Photo by Nick Kohleffel. companions.

I never hesitated. I never lisBy David J. Sams tened. I made up my own mind As I made my way up the steep My legs shook as the others and put pressure on my trigger. hill, I thought of all the years of were taking photos of me holdLone Star Outdoor News, The big buck folded over and shooting management bucks and ing the trophy. After all these Founder and CEO fell five feet off the cliff he was does. years of photographing others (214) 361-2276 standing on. I had just taken As I approached the buck I felt with trophies it was finally time my first mule deer and my first www.lsonews.com something different. to have my photo taken with a “real” buck.

Finally, a trophy. big buck.

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Nikon’s Monarch African Series built to handle dangerous game Riflescopes accommodate clear views on fast shots ikon Sports Optics, a company that has earned a reputation for quality and performance among outdoorsmen, has designed a riflescope series specifically for hunting in Africa. The new Monarch African Series riflescopes are built around what works when hunting dangerous game on the Dark Continent.

And, they are engineered for those hard-hitting rifles required by hard-charging game.

“In a dangerous game situation, the hunt can turn from lazy to deadly in less than a second,” said Jon LaCorte, the company’s senior product marketing manager, in a press release. “And that’s when you will really appreciate every feature we built into our African Series of riflescopes.”

The Monarch African Series of riflescopes is available in three models (a one-inch tube 1-4x20mm and two 30mm tube 1.1-4x24mm models), all of which offer ultra-wide fields of view, four times zoom, and generous eye relief.

Nikon aficionados familiar with the company’s flagship Monarch line know they can expect the latest technology and highest performance from any model in the line.

Among the features of these waterproof, fogproof and shockproof African Series of riflescopes are: • Ultra ClearCoat Optics: Nikon’s fully multicoated optics provide crystal-clear viewing and a power range designed to handle the fast shots demanded by dangerous game.

• Generous eye relief: Hunters will appreciate Nikon’s four full inches of eye relief plus the lower power range will keeps shooters on

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target in fast, “both eyes-open” situations.

The easy-to-handle 20mm and 24mm objectives combine with Nikon’s durability so that hunters can carry the rifle without worry.

German #4 reticle: This reticle, which offers fast target/reticle acquisition, is also available in an illuminated version that is especially suited for late-night predators of the toothy variety and other low-light hunting. ½ or ¼ MOA adjustments: This translates into fast, sure sight-ins. A large field of view gets hunters on target fast, when it literally can mean life or death for the hunter or the hunted. The easy-to-use positive click reticle tain the adjustments also help hunters maintain their settings, even with heavy recoil. re Quick focus eyepiece: This feature g allows the user to instantly bring the reticle into sharp focus.

Enhanced mount-ring spacing: Hunters will have an easier time mounting this riflescope to virtually any rifle action, regardless of caliber, even magnum-length actions.

The Monarch African Series riflescope’s MSRP is $279.95 for the 1-4x20 model; $769.95 for the 1-4x24 German #4 reticle model; and $859.95 for the 1.1-4x24 Illuminated German #4 reticle model.

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Sitka Mountain Pant aking our current lightweight, earlyseason, do-it-all Ascent Pant to the next level, the Mountain Pant adds more features, more aggressive patterning, and more durable fabric.

With the guide and the hardcore user in mind, we’ve included removable knee pads for stalking, a low-profile built-in webbing belt that fits underneath your pack’s hip belt, and full-size cargo and thigh pockets.

The lightweight, four-way stretch fabric is breathable for those early season days when it is clammy hot, but still durable enough for the rigors of the savannah in Africa or an alpine trek for sheep in Alaska. To top it all off, the four-way stretch eliminates bind when you are climbing or simply stalking and, paired with the rest of the features, you can now comfortably maintain your mental sharpness for that long-awaited shot of the season.

In addition to the aggressive design, the Mountain Pant features the most scientifically advanced visual concealment pattern ever to hit the market — GORE® OPTIFADE® Open Country Concealment, the first-ever concealment based on the science of animal vision.

Come check out the Mountain Pant and the other key components of our layering system at our booths: 2838 and 2840.

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Doctari and Artemis — The Hottest Couple on the Floor

ebuting at the DSC Visions 2011 Convention, Kilimanjaro Rifles and Dr. Kevin “Doctari” Robertson are introducing the Doctari Professional Series Rifle chambered in .505 Gibbs, .458 Lott, .450 Rigby, .416 Rigby and .416 Rem. Kilimanjaro is also introducing its Artemis Rifle designed by women for women, and custom-crafted to fit the feminine form.

Designed by Dr. Robertson, author of “The Perfect Shot,” the Doctari represents the distillation of his extensive experience with dangerous game. In his own words, the Doctari is for those moments when

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dangerous game is truly dangerous. Created for the professional hunter who may have only seconds to prevent tragedy, the Doctari is equally suitable for the dangerous game hunter. Quick deployment, immediate sight acquisition, precise accuracy, and massive stopping power in a rifle comfortable to shoot — that’s Doctari.

Key design features include a special grip design for shoulder carry during long stalks with the hand always on the grip for quick deployment, perfect balance for the quick handling qualities of a fine shotgun, special ghost ring and fiber optic sights for immediate sight acquisition, and a stock design to comfortably handle the recoil of cartridges like the .505 Gibbs. These stock features are combined with a top shelf

Mauser-style action from Granite Mountain Arms further refined to meet Kilimanjaro’s exacting standards.

The Doctari also features Kilimanjaro’s proprietary Stealth Lamination technology for strength and stability while preserving the full beauty and feel of the Turkish Walnut stock. Kilimanjaro President Erik D. Eike believes rifles should look good, and hunt better. Their beauty notwithstanding, his rifles are designed to hunt in the roughest of field conditions. Stealth Lamination is key to this, as is Kilimanjaro’s 20-step wood finishing process, and it’s tough-asnails ceramic metal coating.

The Doctari Rifle project began in earnest at a visit Dr. Robertson paid to Kilimanjaro last year, but the story goes back many years to his first .505 Gibbs rifle. As described in his latest book “It Shouldn’t Happen,” published by Safari Press (2008), and with humor possible only after many years of time healing all wounds, the first attempt to test that original .505 Gibbs rifle on an old, blind cow that needed to be put down, instead knocked him unconscious and burned down the farm while the cow wandered away unharmed.

Principally the result of a hang-fire from old cordite ammunition, lack of proper stock design was also at fault. Over the

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years of dangerous game experience since (not counting old, blind cows), he began tweaking the stock design until it’s final fruition in the Doctari Professional Series Rifle. During testing in Africa with Dr. Robertson, Eike was amazed that the Doctari design made the mighty Gibbs as comfortable to shoot as the .375 H&H. With the Artemis Rifle, Kilimanjaro is focusing on a growing market in the shooting sports — women. Aside from the more obvious anatomical differences, women on average tend to have smaller shoulders, longer necks and smaller hands than men, but in the past have had to adapt themselves to rifle stocks designed for men. Loss of accuracy virtually always accompanies a rifle uncomfortable to shoot. To correct this, the Artemis Rifle features a slimmer mountain style geometry for ease of handling with special cast off, increased comb height, a grip moved closer to the trigger for smaller hands and other refinements for the feminine form.

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