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TABLE OF CONTENTS SHOW INFORMATION ...................................................................... 41 SEMINARS .......................................................................................... 41 ADMISSION INFORMATION ............................................................. 40 RAFFLE PRIZES................................................................................... 40 SHOW MAP ...................................................................................42-43 LIST OF EXHIBITORS ....................................................................44-45

Algar Safaris ................15 Allen Creek Ranch .......38 American Shooting Centers .........................50 Americase ....................13 Arluk Outfitters ............68 Australian Buffalo Hunters .........................49 B&B Taxidermy ...........57 Bear Creek Hunting .....26 Bee’s Keys ...................34 Beretta Gallery .............39 Big Game Big Country 54 Brays Island .................18 Buck Stop .....................54 Bull Basin Ranch .........16 Burris............................11 Bushlan Camo ..............24 Cape Town Hunting .....64 Capital Farm Credit........4 CaptivateM Outdoors ...38 Cavner & Julian .............8 CazaPampa...................65 CCW Safe ....................60 Citadel ..........................67 Coenraad Vermaak Safaris ..........................61 Crocodile Bay Resort ...13 Disability Resources ....27 Droptine Ranch ............80 Elk Quest......................35 Epic Angling ................26 Formex .........................60 Frikkie Du Toit Safaris .32 Frontier Safaris.............75 Galco Gun Leather .......14 Game Trackers Africa ..66 Global Sporting Safaris 19 GNAT ...........................48 GovMint.com ...............69 Greystone Castle ..........37 Guns International.com 52 Heads Above the Rest ..13 Hearing Professional Center ...........................30 Heritage Auctions.........30 Hoffpauir ......................82 Jack Atcheson & Sons..27 Jack Hume Adventures 66 Jack O’Connor Education Center ...........................64 James D. Julia ..............63 Jim Blair Engraving .....26 Jose Valencia ................64 Joshua Tobey Studios ...71 Kimble County Chamber of Commerce................66 Kiwi Safaris .................28 KT Coolers ...................23 LaRue Tactical .............53 Legacy Land & Ranches ........................22 Leupold ........................17 Life-Form Taxidermy ...83 Lochow Ranch .............55 Lockhart Real Estate ....76 Los Laureles .................78 Lumenok ......................74 Mabula Pro Safaris.......12

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Magnum Hunting Safaris ..........................30 Michel Mantheakis Safaris ..........................51 Mission Golf Cars ........25 Montana Watch Co.......21 Mossy Oak Properties ..50 Nikon............................84 Oak Creek Ranch ....22,74 Out of Africa ................10 Outdoor Texas Camp ...36 Pendleton Safes ............25 Peter Flack Productions ..................26 Port Mansfield Chamber of Commerce................62 Purina .............................7 Rainbow Bay Resorts...68 Ranch Hand..................61 Ranch Investments .......59 Retriever Sporting Clays ............................76 Robin Hollow Outfitters ......................62 Rhodes Brothers Taxidermy ....................15 Rifles Inc. .....................23 Rio Ammo ....................31 River Plate Anglers ......47 Rock Island Auction....................72,73 Ron Speed Adventures ...................16 Rosslyn Safaris.............48 Safari Arms ..................22 Safari International Macedonia ....................56 Sally Maxwell ..............25 Schmidt & Bender........29 Scoop Lake Outfitters ..58 Silver Spur Trade Shows ...........................64 Shamoun & Norman ......2 Swift Bullets...................3 Tempus Aircraft ...........81 Texas Divide Ranch .....10 Texas Precious Metals..79 Texas Tackle, Hunting and Boat Show .............58 Travel With Guns .........48 Trijicon ...........................9 Under Armour ................5 Weare’s Outfitting ........52 WebyShops...................77 Whitetail Properties .....70 Wildcat Creek ..............34 Wing and Barrel ...........33 Wintershoek Johnny Vivier Safaris ...............20 Yamaha ATV ................35 Your Target ...................36

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Purina AntlerMax a top choice for ranchers

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here is a reason so many Texas ranches use AntlerMax protein deer feeds.

Whether the ranch is low or high fenced, AntlerMax is the top choice of ranch managers and wildlife biologists when it comes to supplementing native habitat and promoting overall herd health and antler growth in their deer herd.

“After 25 year of managing high-fence and low-fence ranches and using protein feed vs. nonfeed, AntlerMax supplementation puts on more ounces per linear inch of antler then any other feed on the market,” said Chris Huey, wildlife biologist at the Chaparrosa Ranch in South Texas.

Purina is the leader in deer nutrition and research. The difference between AntlerMax and other deer feeds on the market is their patented AntlerMax By-Pass Protein and Mineral Technology. Developed in 1995 as an innovative first from Purina, the technology promotes antler growth by improving the protein quality ingested by the deer. AntlerMax underwent a major improvement last year and enhancements will continue as new research information becomes available.

“Dietary protein from traditional deer pellets and from ingested plants in the habitat is typically broken down by bacteria in the deer’s rumen. The deer then digests the bacteria in its small intestine,” said Dr. Larry Varner, Purina’s wildlife nutritionist. “But the quality of the dietary protein can be degraded by these bacteria, potentially leaving less of the high-quality amino acids available for antler growth.”

Purina’s AntlerMax By-Pass Proteins are protected from being broken down by these bacteria, as they bypass the bacteria in the rumen, so the high-quality amino acids are digested in the small intestine, which can support greater antler growth.

Science aside, AntlerMax works — and the deer like it, said Ben Binnion, biologist/ foreman at the Paloma Ranch.

“The best part about it is the consistency of the feed pellet,” Binnion said. “The deer take to it really quick, even when they are first-time feeders.”

Binnion said he likes how Purina devotes so much attention to research to develop a feed specifically for the entire deer herd in the region where they live, along with the customer service received from Purina’s staff.

Purina understands that different parts of the country have different nutritional strengths and weaknesses. That is one reason why some areas raise big deer and others do not. AntlerMax diets are regionally formulated based on extensive analysis of deer livers that highlight regional mineral deficiencies. Purina AntlerMax diets help meet the regional mineral deficiencies. The unique combination of AntlerMax By-Pass Protein Technology, Mineral Technology, Nutritional Enhancements and Regional Formulations results in a premium feed, designed specifically for deer.

In addition, Purina’s AntlerMax feeds include proprietary levels and ratios of essential minerals, including chelated minerals, that help maximize every buck’s genetic potential for antler growth while supporting reproductive performance in does and helping to produce strong, healthy fawns.

Huey said the better feed equals healthier deer.

“More density and longer points equals a larger B&C score,” he said. “Data doesn’t lie — and that’s a fact!”

For more information on Purina’s AntlerMax feeds, you can visit www.AntlerMax.com.

If you are interested in starting a supplemental feeding program on your property, feel free to reach out to your local Purina Dealer or contact Scott Hohensee. He may be reached at shohensee@landolakes.com.

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A level playing field: From lion hunt to law firm’s practice

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here are parallels between hunting and the practice of law, according to Gregory Shamoun, the managing partner of Shamoun & Norman in Dallas. And his lion hunt in Zimbabwe confirmed it.

As part of a 30-day safari Shamoun took with his 13-year-old son in August of 2013, Shamoun was able to accomplish his goal — hunting a truly wild, fair chase lion on the Matetsi Unit #5, a more than 1,000,000-acre government-owned territory where there are only two male lion tags awarded each year.

“I insisted that if I was going to pursue the king of the jungle, it was going to be on a level playing field,” he said. “It was the real deal and about as primitive of a safari as one could do. We hunted this lion for six days — I was worn out. He was old, he had been kicked out of the pride and was out on his own with another male lion.”

Some of the traditional hunting methods didn’t work.

“We tried zebra bait and kudu bait,” Shamoun said, “but we didn’t have any success in the blind and we had no trail camera pictures of the lion coming to the bait.”

On the sixth day, the group was planning to head to another area, feeling the lion had moved on.

“We checked baits before moving camps, and lo and behold, while driving about six miles from our bait site, we saw him at 11:15 a.m. walking up a ridge.”

They stopped and glassed the lion and confirmed it was the old male.

“We moved closer and got within 175 yards,” Shamoun said. “I was able to take him with my .375 off of the sticks and he didn’t go far.”

When he reached the 560-pound beast, Shamoun was overcome by its size.

“It was shocking to see an animal that massive,” he said. “It was the first time I had touched a lion. It was mentally challenging to absorb how massive he was. I marveled at the size of his ankles, his paws, his teeth and his head. He was all scratched up and his mane stopped at his elbows. I thought about all that old fella had gone through.”

Shamoun heaped praised on his PH and his outfitter.

“My PH, Dean Kendall, probably is the number one cat PH in all of Zimbabwe,” he said.

“And Paul Stones Safaris out of South Africa was the most professional, organized and diligent outfitter one could hire. The camp was first-class, the food spectacular and the staff five-star.”

Back at the camp, the celebration began.

“The wives and children of those that work at Matetsi came and were singing and dancing,” Shamoun said. “I learned that lions and the other cats have been brutalizing livestock, children and camps for centuries so bringing one in leads to a remarkable celebration.”

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Shamoun and his son also bagged a cape buffalo, two kudus, two zebras, two impalas, a waterbuck, baboon and serval cat on the adventure.

Shamoun relates the hunting of a wild, male lion to being successful in the practice of law. His firm, Shamoun Norman, handles primarily high-stakes litigation.

“We as a law firm have spent more than 25 years hunting for our clients,” he said. “The preparation and strategy of hunting a wild, male lion are the same I utilize in hunting for my clients for justice. An animal doesn’t care what your name is or how much money you have. You’re in their backyard.

“My firm believes that when we are in the hunt, we want a level playing field and a proper hunt for justice.”

Shamoun Norman (214) 987-1745 snlegal.com

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Extreme accuracy at extreme ranges with the Eliminator III

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he Eliminator III LaserScope is one of the most innovative and effective hunting riflescopes in the world. Combining outstanding optics with pinpoint laser rangefinding and precision trajectory compensation, it eliminates the variables and guesswork that often cause hunters to go home emptyhanded. In one fast sequence, the Eliminator III determines the distance to your target, factors in your trajectory and illuminates the perfect holdover.

The Eliminator III is programmed with your exact cartridge information for absolute accuracy. It can range targets out to 1,200 yards to help you extend your shooting capability. With a built-in inclinometer, it can automatically compensate for any uphill or downhill shots.

You can hunt with absolute confidence with the Eliminator III. For maximum versatility, the X96 Reticle is designed to work at any magnification setting.

To ensure accuracy in any weather, the Eliminator III provides a method for calculating wind hold-off. The reticle displays a 10-mph Wind Value based on your cartridge and the exact distance to your target. The Wind Value represents how many dots to hold into the wind for a 10-mph wind; the shooter estimates actual wind speed and uses the Wind Value as a guide to determine the exact hold-off.

The Eliminator III is available in a 4x-16x50mm and 3x-12x-44mm configuration. The strong, low-mounting system is easy to install and requires no rings. No other riflescope combines this level of quality, technology, accuracy, repeatability and effectiveness. Increase your accuracy and long-distance shooting capability with the Eliminator III.

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WELCOME TO THE DALLAS SAFARI CLUB CONVENTION & SPORTING EXPO

Texas’ biggest showcase of hunting, conservation

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he Dallas Safari Club convention and expo – Texas’ biggest showcase of hunting, sporting and outdoor adventure – is set for Jan. 15-18.

The public-welcome event, set in downtown Dallas at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and Omni Hotel Dallas, also is one of America’s premier fundraisers for conservation.

Over the past five years, it has generated more than $4.5 million for wildlife programs, public education and hunter advocacy worldwide.

In the Dallas region, it trails only the HP Byron Nelson Golf Championship in raising funds for worthy causes, according to the Dallas Business Journal.

“Last year we hosted a record 43,000 people. Together, we raised more than $1 million for wildlife, plus another $350,000 specifically for black rhino populations in Namibia,” said DSC Executive Director Ben Carter. “We’re thinking even bigger for 2015 because all attendance predictors, including advance sales of registrations and room blocks, are up from last year.”

The expo (daily admission $20 per person, with multi-day and family discount packages available) offers 2015’s first opportunity to shop for hunts with top outfitters from around the globe. Displays also include world-class sporting gear, firearms, art, collectibles, entertainment, seminars, auctions and more. Together, attractions cover the space of nearly nine football fields.

For registered attendees, additional events, galas, awards and fundraisers will take place.

Other highlights: • Returning from its inaugural year in conjunction with the DSC convention and expo, Weatherby Foundation International will present its prestigious Weatherby Award.

• Presentations of the esteemed Conklin Award, Capstick Award and others.

• Exhibits from top conservation organizations, outfitter associations and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

• Daily seminars by authorities in hunting, conservation, wildlife management and more.

• American Custom Gunmakers Guild exhibits, demonstrations and member events.

• Special attractions in a section of the show called “Wingshooter’s World” with Quail Coalition.

• Unique taxidermy exhibits throughout the expo hall.

• Public-welcome, volunteer-driven, family-friendly atmosphere — all for a great cause.

Sponsors include Sports Afield, Shikar Safaris, Trijicon, EuroOptic, Boyt Harness Co., Yamaha Motor Corp. USA, Hornady, The Hunting Consortium, Bass Pro Shops, Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, The Wildlife Gallery, Capital Farm Credit, Rungwa Game Safaris, Blaser USA, Legendary Consortium, Sovereign Bank, Global Rescue, David R. Oakes CIMA, Ruger, Capt. Peacock Yachts and Expeditions, and many others.

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.

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Success of Lone Star Outdoor News Foundation adds lifelong outdoorsmen

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hen Lone Star Outdoor News Foundation scheduled its first group of hunters in late October of 2013, the hope was to introduce some new people to deer hunting and create new hunting and fishing opportunities.

Less than one year later, the goal for the first group was achieved. The parents of three of the four youngsters who hunted last year spent $10,000 each to join a 10,000-acre lease in Webb County and provide hunting opportunities for their children.

A year later, several other new hunters have become hooked for life, and are pestering their fathers for leases and more hunts.

The foundation began after observing the need to get people introduced to hunting and fishing — people who have the desire but lack the opportunity.

Jim O’Connor attributed their hunt with LSONF to the future of he and his son, Nick, in in deer hunting.

“My son has really gotten into it,” he said. “I didn’t have anyone who took me hunting

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when I was growing up. I’m trying my best to get Nick more acclimated than I was.”

LSONF has successfully raised money to help. With two corporate sponsors, Cabela’s Outdoor Fund and the Texas Deer Association, along with numerous generous individual donors, the season is booked full of hunters seeking their first buck. The Lone Star Outdoor News Wild Game Supper, held at the Beretta Gallery in Dallas with food from Cinnamon Creek Wild Game Processing, raised more than $11,000 for the foundation earlier this year.

Other charities have asked how to do it.

“You just have to work hard and be willing to donate all of your time and spend a bunch of your own money,” said LSONF board member David J. Sams.

Still, more opportunities are out there, and people are still waiting for their first chance to become hunters for a lifetime.

“We are seeking more corporate sponsors and donors,” said LSONF Executive Director Craig Nyhus. “Several other ranch owners have seen what we are doing and are offering their support — we can triple the number of people we are taking now.”

The foundation’s mission statement is about opportunities for all, not just the young. A 72-year-old Vietnam veteran who had never seen a big buck while hunting completed a hunt in December. A big, wide buck came into view, but the excitement was too much — and he missed.

Hunters scheduled the remainder of this season include a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department urban biologist and a graduate wildlife biology student at Sul Ross State University, both women, who have never hunted.

LSONF has added three new board members, David Sweet, Don Draeger and Sidney Junek, with an eye on expanding hunting and fishing opportunities across the state.

Hunters from the past two seasons, who have already contributed more than $100,000 back into the hunting industry, couldn’t agree more.

Two hunters arrived last year with brand new rifles and gear. Rifles, binoculars and rangefinders were the topic of discussions in the deer blind. Mostly, though, the discussions were about finding a place to hunt in the future.

“After my son’s first hunt, we are getting on a lease with a group of neighbors,” said Vincent Prejean of Little Elm. “I never thought I would become a hunter.”

Lone Star Outdoor News Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a mission to create hunting and fishing opportunities, benefit youth education, and support wildlife research and outdoor journalism. To donate, call (214) 361-2276, visit lsonews. com/lson-foundation or stop by and meet the Lone Star Outdoor News team at Booth 2458.

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Patagonia: The land of free-roaming giant stags

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he best and biggest population of free-ranging red deer awaits at Algar Safaris in Patagonia, Argentina, a true hunting paradise.

Patagonia is characterized by wide-open, very large ranges, and hunting areas at Algar Safaris amass 85,000 acres, where trophies of superior quality may be pursued in fair chase environments. The stags are spotted from a long distance and stalked, especially in a rutting season that extends more than 60 days.

The red deer were introduced into Argentina around the turn of the 19th century, and the nation’s best and largest population is found in Patagonia.

Red stag isn’t the only thing offered in Argentina, of course. Whether it is other big game, shooting thousands of rounds per day at dove or enjoying the incredible duck hunting, Argentina is truly a hunting paradise and great tourism destination.

For a unique adventure and unforgettable red stag hunting, Algar Safaris offers you an authentic and natural Patagonian hunting experience along with top-notch accommodations and premium service. Algar Safaris is Argentina’s leading outfitter and has an outstanding reputation in the hunting industry. Since 1991, Algar has offered the finest big game hunting in Patagonia,. Hunters will find more than 18 different species in our private ranches including the unique Pere David’s deer (the only place in the world where it can be hunted free range), fallow deer, mouflon sheep, Patagonian ram, Russian boar, hybrid sheep, multi-horned sheep, wild goat and others.

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Leupold VX-6 riflescope: The pinnacle of sporting optics

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eupold has been developing cutting-edge optics since the 1940s, so it is no surprise that they have done it again with their top of the line VX-6 riflescopes. Designed, machined and assembled at their state-of-the-art facility in Beaverton, Oregon, the Leupold VX-6 represents the pinnacle of sporting

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The VX-6 is available in five magnification ranges from the versatile 1-6x24mm to the jaw-dropping power of the 7-42x56mm. With a large selection of reticle choices, both illuminated and non-illuminated, there is bound to be the perfect VX-6 for you.

Leupold didn’t pull any punches when designing this line of riflescopes. They began with a one-piece maintube crafted out of aircraft grade aluminum for unrivaled durability. Available in 30mm and 34mm diameters, they offer plenty of windage and elevation adjustment for the longest of shots. From there, lead-free, edge-blackened lenses with Xtended Twilight and DiamondCoat 2 lens coatings optimize light transmission in low-light conditions, provide unparalleled scratch resistance and offer a crystal clear image throughout the magnification range. The extreme fast-focus eyepiece makes reticle focus easy to achieve and maintain in the field.

Available with 1/4 Minute of Angle (MOA) or 1/8 MOA elevation and 1/4 MOA windage adjustments, depending on model, all VX-6 riflescopes are Custom Dial System capable and come with one free CDS dial custom engraved to your load’s ballistics through the Leupold Custom Shop. When used with a Leupold RX rangefinder equipped with TBR, the CDS system takes the guesswork out of long-range shooting by having yardage engraved on the dial for fast, easy elevation adjustment.

It truly is as easy as range, dial and shoot.

Select models offer the all-new Wind-Plex reticle and the CDS-ZL (Zero Lock) elevation dial. The Wind-Plex reticle has hash marks spaced at 1 MOA intervals along the horizontal stadia that aid in windage holds when it is blowing outside. While the CDS-ZL elevation dial allows the shooter to return to zero without over-rotating and when zeroed it locks into place preventing inadvertent dial rotation in the field.

The illuminated VX-6 scopes feature Leupold’s exclusive FireDot illumination system. The one-button, low-profile design gives the shooter 12 illumination settings to choose from, plus Motion Sensor Technology that deactivates the illumination after five minutes of inactivity and instantly reactivates it as soon as movement is detected. Should the VX-6 be a long-range model, the side focus dial is placed around the illumination control for fast and simple one-handed operation.

The final step in completing the VX-6 riflescope is to purge it of its internal oxygen and replace it with Leupold’s exclusive Argon/Krypton gas blend. This gas blend is more resistant to thermal shock and diffusion than the traditionally used nitrogen gas, delivering 100-percent waterproof integrity.

So the next time you are in the market for a “Top Shelf” riflescope, take a look through the Leupold VX-6. If you can’t get it done with a VX-6, there’s no point in trying.

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The most luxurious hunting train in the world

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ovos Rail’s Pride of Africa is a restored 1920s vintage Edwardian train complete with original dining and observation cars. From the observation car complete with a viewing deck, to the dining car with linen-covered tables set with fine china and crystal, to each well-appointed stateroom with its private bath, the Rovos Rail is a study in elegance. Add an attentive staff and all the elements are in place for travel on what many consider the most luxurious train in the world.

The Rovos Rail shooting safaris have been in operation since the early 1990s. The concept has been wildly successful — combine luxury train travel that includes exquisite cuisine, the best wines and spirits, and a full program for the ladies with world-class hunting, and you have the ultimate field sports vacation.

Each journey offers two options. One is for wingshooting: driven guinea fowl and francolin, decoyed pigeons, and high-volume dove and waterfowl action. The second option is for plains game: kudu, impala, blesbok, hartebeest, nyala, eland and springbok are just a few of the species available.

When the time comes to board, a red carpet shows the way and champagne cocktails are served while the luggage is whisked away to your stateroom. Your journey takes you from Pretoria to the bushveldt and farmlands of the North West province, the diamond fields of the Northern Cape, and the rich game lands of the Free State before finally returning you to the Pretoria Station.

The first shooting day starts with a sumptuous breakfast and rich Kenyan coffee before disembarkment. Your local host is waiting, and after boarding the Land Rovers, it’s a 30-minute drive to the first shoot. Not far from Mafikeng, the highway is left behind as you enter a mixture of verdant farmland, open grasslands and acacia woodlands. This is wild country where game birds share the bushveldt with kudu, bushbuck and bushpigs, and agricultural lands coexist with native habitats.

The first two days are devoted to guinea fowl shooting. Guineas are strong-flying game birds that are at their best when driven by 60–100 beaters towards a waiting line of guns. Generally, there are four drives before the midday lunch break, then two or three in the afternoon. Typically, eight guns account for 200-plus guinea fowl and a few francolin. Now that’s world-class driven shooting, especially when considering that the birds are all wild.

In addition to the driven days, there are two days of dove and pigeon action. The shooting is near Bloemfontein, an agricultural region where sunflower, soybeans, corn and wheat are the primary crops. As a result, huge concentrations of rock pigeons and doves (Cape turtle, laughing and red-eye) descend on the area to take advantage of the abundant waste grain. The shooting peaks in May and June when the sunflower crop is harvested. The shooting is often

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hot-barreled and it’s easy to shoot 500 or more rounds in a day. The pigeons are hunted over decoys and the doves are flighted.

One day is devoted to waterfowl shooting in the Northern Cape near Kimberly. The goose hunting is over decoys while flighted ducks round out the day’s action.

The plains game option offers visits to three or four properties during the course of the eightday trip. Clients are met at the train by a professional hunter and transported to the hunting area. The guiding is on a one-on-one basis. One of the largest properties is the Wintershoek Game Reserve, about a 30-minute drive from Kimberley. Wintershoek covers more than 132,000 acres characteristic of the region, including flat, open thornveldt, savanna, semiarid desert, mountains and rocky hills, and both mopane and miombo woodlands. The plains game hunters can harvest a dozen species including sable, kudu, impala, nyala, red hartebeest, eland, warthog, springbok, blue wildebeest, black wildebeest and blesbok.

Each day, the nonshooters have their own guided program that includes visits to Boer War battlefields, art museums, spa visits, shopping and game drives. The nonshooters join the guns in the field for a half-day of shooting and the midday meal while everyone on board spends a day touring the Diamond Mine Museum and Big Hole in Kimberley. The trip is designed with both shooters and nonshooters in mind, with outstanding programs for both.

Rovos Rail truly provides the finest safaris available. With fast-paced hunts, unforgettable destinations, and incredible accommodations aboard the most luxurious train in the world, they are something you must experience firsthand. Booking now for 2015 & 2016.

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Montana Watch Co. unveils inspired new line, the Cattleman Watch

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he Montana Watch Company is proud to introduce the Cattleman Watch line in tribute to the historic men whose entrepreneurial spirit and drive to succeed, despite challenging environmental conditions, forever shaped the culture and values of the American West.

Available in three variations: The Classic Cattleman, The Cowboy, and The Lonesome Dove… each with unique elements reminiscent of the inspirational cattlemen of yesterday and today.

• The Classic Cattleman embodies clean yet traditional design components easily identifiable with Western Americana and offers an excellent canvas ready to be enriched with custom personal touches chosen to best reflect the distinctive taste of its proud owner. Quintessential symbol of the American West, the American cattleman conjures up romantic images of rugged western adventure.

• The Cowboy is emblazoned with a “Riding for the Brand” inscription framed with Western Single Point hand engraving and a custom black dial with the mysterious Montana Vigilante code, 3-7-77. Long heralded as the Cowboy’s creed, “Riding for the Brand,” a phrase first coined by novelist Louis L’amour, beautifully encapsulates the code of the western cowboy including values such as discipline, hard work, honesty and loyalty to the brand. This watch is a true testament to these amazing individuals.

• The Lonesome Dove features a 14-karat gold hand-sculpted Texas Lone Star overlay with a handturned gold rope circling the bezel, and is finished with Western Bright Cut hand-engraving and a custom gold dial. Capturing the pride of the Cattleman, the Lonesome Dove is a nod to the rich Texas/ Montana connection that began with Nelson Story, the first Cattleman to drive more than 1,000 head of Texas longhorn cattle along the Bozeman Trail. Traveling from Texas to the lush Gallatin Valley in Montana in 1866, Story’s herd formed one of the earliest significant herds in Montana’s cattle history.

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Every Cattleman Watch begins with a 48mm case machined from solid sterling silver, and is adorned with Saddle Horn lugs and a 14-karat gold winding crown. Inside beats a 17 jewel, Swiss ETA hand-wound movement, cal. 6498, protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and visible through an optional exhibition display case back. A custom hand-tooled saddle leather strap and matching sterling silver buckle properly finishes this spectacular watch.

The Montana Watch Company was conceived more than 15 years ago from watchmaker Jeffrey Nashan’s passion for recreating early American timepieces, which often inherit the characteristic western charm of the company’s birthplace. Early collaborations with master artisans lead Nashan to specialize in customization, and Montana Watch Company has since emerged as the premier custom watch manufacturer in the U.S.A. “I created the Montana Watch Company to rekindle the great American heyday of watch manufacturing,” Nashan said. “All of the custom handwork, many of the components that go into each Montana Watch Company timepiece, and all of the cases, which are machined from solid stock, are fabricated in the U.S.” Each extraordinary timepiece is designed and individually handcrafted

by Nashan in his Livingston, Montana studio. His expanding Classic Collection includes 10 watch models whose inspiration sprang from different historic American watches. Nashan’s new model, The Cattleman Watch, is no exception.

Montana Watch Company has proudly supported the Dallas Safari Club Convention as an exhibitor for many years.

“The Dallas Safari Club Convention is the perfect place to unveil the Cattleman Watch,” Nashan said.

The first Lonesome Dove variation has been proudly donated, and will be available in the Saturday evening live auction.

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aster Rifle Maker Lex Webernick has been an exhibitor at the Dallas Safari Club annual convention since 1988. Many a DSC member and convention attendee has discovered the joy of carrying and hunting with a custom-made, lightweight rifle from his company, Rifles, Inc. “It is always exciting being at the convention,” Webernick said. “I really like the Dallas Safari Club Convention being early — everyone has just finished hunting or are still hunting. And hunting is still on everyone’s mind.”

Webernick keeps abreast of the current trend in rifles, and said rifles for long-range shooting is the hot topic this year.

“When I have someone gearing towards long-range shooting, I normally try to find out their primary focus and keep the rifle to where it’s still a hunting rifle that can take a turn at long range,” he said. “These are questions that I like to address in my conversations preceding a rifle order. My specialty is always going to be lightweight hunting rifles — as a hunter — that is where my passion lies.”

Webernick crafts each rifle with attention to details such as stock fit, rifle balance and now that he is doing Cerakote metal finishes in-house, he can come up with different color options.

“With all of these choices — it still comes down to getting the rifle balanced in the shooter’s hand so that it’s easy to aim, comfortable to shoot and a pleasure to carry,” he said. “As we all know, we carry them a lot more than we shoot.”

Despite all of the new calibers and trends, in more than 25 years, Webernick has still built one custom gun the most often, the .300 Win Mag. “It’s just a well-rounded cartridge that you can take and hunt most anything with in North America,” he said.

Webernick and his wife, Lina, invite you to come by the booth to visit about rifle projects and pick up his new DVD and hear his motto.

“My goal is to build you the perfect hunting rifle.”

Rifles, Inc. (830) 569-2055 riflesinc.com Booth 4209

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Texas has some giant mule deer.

Nobody knows that better than Rick Merritt. Merritt is one of the best mule deer hunters in the state, consistently taking big Panhandle bucks. This year was no different, when Merritt connected on a giant nontypical buck early in the season.

“Normally, early in the season when MLDP kicks in, people will start sending me pictures. The guys I hunt with had a big deer on camera, and I went out to hunt him. He was a big typical we thought might go in the 230s. The buck was on camera every night until two days before the season. I suspect he might have been poached.”

However, the hunting gods were smiling on Merritt when, several days later, despite not having seen any rutting activity at all due to high temperatures, he came across a hot doe with the monster nontypical trailing her.

“It was a fluke deal,” he said. “Nobody had ever seen this buck.”

Merritt made a good shot and walked up to one of the biggest bucks ever killed in the state.

“The bases measured 9 and 11 inches,” he said. “We rough-scored the buck at 265 inches, which would be number 2 all-time in Texas. He was an older buck — between 8 and 10 years old — and he was blind in one eye. The base (on one of his antlers) was pushed down over the eye.”

Although the Trans-Pecos region has been hit by a severe drought the past couple of years, some good bucks fell this past season, including a huge 180-class typical taken by Louisiana hunter Garrett Prather.

“We were hunting the Delaware Mountain Ranch and we could see Guadalupe Peak from the ranch,” the Baton Rouge hunter said. “The owner of the ranch was telling us where to go and look for big bucks, and he mentioned his nephew had passed a big buck earlier in the season. We think this was the deer he passed.”

Prather said he hunted hard for more than two days, but could not locate a mature buck.

“There was no rutting activity going on,” he said. “During 2 1/2 days, we hadn’t seen a shooter. We found this buck at 1:30 in the afternoon lying under a cedar tree, which is where we found most of the deer — lying down. I couldn’t see his entire rack; we just knew he was really wide.”

The 6 1/2-year-old buck ended up scoring 186, and the quality of the West Texas bucks shocked Prather.

“I was unbelievably surprised at the trophy quality,” he said. “I never expected a buck like that.”

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The new 8x zoom scope by Schmidt & Bender

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With the 1-8x24 Exos, again new standards in hunting are being set with regard to functionality, design and quality.

Functionality at its finest! For the very first time, a 2-in-1 solution of a reflector sight integrated into the scope is offered here. It only takes a slight turn of the magnification ring and the scope turns into a genuine red dot sight — made possible by an innovative patented technology. The red dot in the second focal plane is now parallax-free and allows for a shot at very close range; the magnification setting is 1.0 — which is perfect for focusing quickly with both eyes open. The scope is an ideal tool for a driven hunt because of its superior imaging performance as it provides the hunter a brilliant field of view until the edge. The large exit pupil diameter of 9.6mm at the smallest magnification setting is optically corrected to its optimum and makes a quick target acquisition possible for the swift shot.

If greater distances are desired, another slight turn of the magnification ring is needed until a soft click indicates the 1.1x magnification setting. In doing so, the parallax setting returns to 100m, and the acquisition of far-away targets becomes easily possible. Even at a magnification setting of 8x, the superior optics is readily noticeable due to an extremely bright image that is also rich in contrast.

Since the introduction of Schmidt & Bender’s unique FlashDot technology, a red dot in the second image plane has been standard. A projected red dot is used for best viewing results and reaches a maximum in brightness as well as perfect roundness and allows, of course, for a dimming of the illumination in 11 settings — necessary for twilight conditions.

On account of the Zenith line, the Posicon-adjustment is already well-known and has proven itself. The truly unique part of this adjustment is the indicator that tells the gunsmith or hunter when horizontal and lateral adjustments come in conflict with one another.

The individual who is interested in shooting greater distances has the option of acquiring a quick-adjuster for windage and elevation corrections. This accessory may be ordered from Schmidt & Bender with a personal engraving.

The slender and elegant design of this extreme zoom scope is surprising! It is hardly conceivable that such an 8x zoom can be housed in a 30mm diameter tube.

Together with the anodized magnification ring, an incredibly beautiful and elegant design has been created that is a true decoration for every hunting rifle.

And the best part: The scope is already in stock and ready for delivery.

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Wing & Barrel Ranch: The ultimate private hunting club

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ebuting in the fall of 2015, with more than 1,000 acres set amidst the beauty of California’s wine country, Wing & Barrel Ranch is inspired by age-old hunting traditions, expressed in fine wine and delicious food. This will be the ultimate private lifestyle club, with world travelers, sportsmen, expert hunters and wine aficionados whom all enjoy access to the finest experiences in the world. Once completed, the club will feature a world-class sporting clays course, 24 hunting fields, full-service member’s clubhouse and fly-casting pond, less than one hour from San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.

SHOOTING WITH VINTNERS Members can enjoy monthly events hosted by the club’s 14 Vintner Members, who are among a carefully selected list of the region’s finest winemakers, and are all expert shooters and dedicated hunters. The vintners will tailor unique shooting events, winemaker dinners and exclusive private label wines for Wing & Barrel Ranch members.

WORLD-CLASS PARTNERS Chris Batha, the world’s leading British shooting instructor and sporting clay course designer, used his 30 years of experience to design our shooting grounds. Each of the 15 shooting stations features three shooting positions to challenge all levels of shooters. This world-class sporting clays course includes a high shooting tower and state-of-the-art equipment bestowing a diverse range of target presentations.

Josh Leland Frazier, Master Certified Fly Casting Instructor, has designed the 1.5-acre flycasting pond and member fly-fishing education and travel program.

INSIDE THE CLUBHOUSE The Clubhouse will serve as the heart of a wide range of member activities and gathering place for family and friends, winemaker events, hands-on cooking classes and, of course, wines paired with exceptional food.

A member’s first stop before shooting will be in the Pro Shop where staff will guide you to your hunting field or sporting clays destination. The highest quality hunting attire will be featured to outfit you for a day in the field. An exquisite Tom Julian designed Retail Gun Vault stocked with a brilliant inventory of shotguns will be available through our FFL. Adjacent to the Pro Shop will be the gun cleaning room, men’s and women’s locker rooms, cigar humidor and lounge.

The restaurant is designed to be perfectly suited for daily meals, elaborate parties, winemaker events and private celebrations. A unique culinary experience awaits you under the direction of Wing & Barrel Ranch Culinary Advisor and renowned Chef Charlie Palmer who has designed the restaurant and kitchen.

Offering members and their guest’s lunch, dinner and special event menus, the restaurant will specialize in fresh, seasonal menus. Culinary classes will also be held in the adjacent demonstration kitchen.

The Trap Bar is inspired by the traditions of American shooters, the centerpiece of the bar is the first Olympic gold medal won by a US shooter in 1912.

Unparalleled hospitality is positioned in the heart of the clubhouse with our full-time concierge giving access to the Wing & Barrel Ranch amenities and beyond. The skilled staff will graciously make the necessary arrangements for you to discover an unlimited range of activities.

EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP Membership is limited to just 400 members. Designed to preserve hunting and shooting for generations to come, memberships include you and your immediate family and are intended to provide all the opportunities that come with a Wing & Barrel Ranch membership.

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For wingshooters who favor the pheasant, full pheasant hunts have been offered the past two seasons.

WCR, a family affair and the vision of Ron and Evonne Parker and their sons, Nick, David and Nathan, sports a new lodge and an atmosphere that is truly family-oriented.

“We want the experience to be first-class but yet not stuffy,” said owner Ron Parker.

Located in Red River County near Detroit, the property consists of 1,200-plus acres of wellmanaged land that will take hunters back in time.

The habitat, birds and dogs are first-rate, with fields cleared out of the thick woods by Parker, who also owns a construction business.

“And we have cleared saplings in two areas to offer hunters a true Georgia-style quail hunt with tough shots through the trees,” Ron said. “Our customers love it.”

Wingshooters may want to get their hunts booked, though, as the word is getting out about Wildcat Creek, where 10 weekends are already fully booked for the upcoming season.

Several flight pens allow for flight training for the pen-raised birds, and the birds are released before the beginning of the season.

“We want the birds to be as wild as possible and explode out of the grass,” Ron said.

After the hunt, the new lodge and the food served at WCR may be even more memorable.

The food is prepared by son David, a trained chef who has worked at top restaurants.

WCR has added a 5-stand sporting clay station for parties and corporate events.

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The new Viking VI is made for tough off-road duty boasting Yamaha’s industryleading Ultramatic fully automatic transmission, On-Command four-wheel drive system, Electric Power Steering and Yamaha’s proven and powerful 700cc-class engine. With 600-pounds hauling and 1,500 pounds towing, Viking VI is made to be the toughest, hardest working and most off-road capable six-person SxS ever.

Lone Star Outdoor News’ CEO David J. Sams test-drove the Viking VI and found ample room for his legs in the middle back seat. The EPS allowed for driving at slow speeds with a finger.

“This might be as close to a crew cab pickup truck as you can get in a side-byside vehicle,” Sams said. “The engine has more power than you might ever need and in the soft stuff, the locking differential is a great asset, as well as the full underbody skid plate.”

Every Yamaha Viking and Viking VI is being assembled in the U.S.A. at Yamaha’s factory in Newnan, Georgia, for worldwide distribution.

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For more than a decade, Greystone Castle has been part of the Orvis family as one of their premier wingshooting destinations. In fact, their name has become synonymous with quality in the hunting industry. Although wingshooting has certainly been Greystone’s forte for many years now, one aspect of their management expertise that has sometimes been overlooked is their success in producing trophy white-tailed deer. Last year, their hunters harvested over 25 trophy whitetails, including five in the top 20 of the SCI Record Book. This success has continued this season with their hunters taking numerous deer over 170 inches including several well over 200 inches.

And that’s what is so unique and compelling about Greystone Castle. It can be so many things to so many different sportsmen. To the upland gunner, large fields of sorghum, millet, and switch grass bring memories of great gun dogs, flushing pheasants, bobwhite covey rises, and days in the field with friends. For the big game hunter, it’s more than 6,000 acres that offer some of the best whitetail hunting in the country and over 30 species of exotic game. For the clay shooter, it’s the great sporting clays and pyramid 5-stand courses that will test the best of shooters. And for the avid angler, their trophy bass lakes present year-round opportunities for tight lines on largemouth bass and hybrid stripers.

What appeals to all visitors at Greystone are its top-of-the-line accommodations and gourmet meals. There are five elegantly decorated suites capable of hosting more than 25 guests, a dining room complete with a full-time executive chef, spacious conference facilities, a swimming pool with hot tub, and, just outside the castle walls, a scenic lookout affords a breathtaking vista of the entire estate. In addition, the newly constructed 2,600-square-foot pavilion facility features a custom bar, large seating areas, 65-inch TV, carved limestone fireplace, Laser Shot, billiards and an overlook terrace with a custom outdoor fire pit.

The ownership and staff have been dedicated to creating one of the finest sporting destinations found anywhere in the world. Long-term habitat improvement and wildlife management has made Greystone an extraordinary hunting destination. This, coupled with the unique castle facility and outstanding customer service, makes Greystone Castle a place without equal.

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The company’s mission is to provide every hunter a gear system that is tailor-made to their individual hunting style, taking into account the terrain, favored hunting methods, climate and body type.

Although CaptivateM Outdoors is internet-based, it is not an online retailer.

“We have a personal consultation with each customer — usually by phone but sometimes by email — we don’t take orders online for gear,” Mike Monnin said. “You need a whole system to hunt properly, especially hunting the Texas winters and when you head to the mountains.”

Monnin said customers planning a trip may purchase things they don’t need and need things they haven’t considered.

“A lot of people don’t need what they want or don’t know what they need,” he said. “We want the customer to understand exactly what they are looking at and understand what they need for their particular type of hunting.”

At CaptivateM Outdoors, the Monnins have compiled the finest lines of clothing and gear from manufacturers like Sitka Mountain Gear outerwear, FirstLite Merino wool and MontBell insulating layers, sleeping bags and technical gear. For the feet, they offer a pair of Kenetrek boots and socks for every hunting scenario. For the mountain adventure, they will help direct you to the right model of Hilleberg tents and Swarovski Optiks.

Customer service is the key to CaptivateM Outdoors’ success.

“We want to get the right gear to the right people for the right purpose,” Monnin said of the company, a Dallas Safari Club life member. “We have a huge clientele in Texas — while we have fewer customers than the big retailers, we have a lot more loyal customers.”

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2015 TRADITIONS CONVENTION & EXPO

JANUARY 15-18, 2015

2015 Convention Expo Admission

Expo Hours:

• January 15-18, 2015 • Exhibitor Move In, Jan. 13-14 • Exhibitor Move Out, Jan. 18 (no move out until hall closes at 3 pm)

Thursday: 9 am — 5:30 pm Friday: 9 am — 5:30 pm Saturday: 9 am — 5:30 pm Sunday: 9 am — 3 pm

Expo Silent Auction

This year’s Expo Silent Auction will showcase some of the finest auction items to be found. This spectacular display is located in Hall C. Thursday: 9 am - 4 pm ...................... (Thursday auction closes at 3 pm) Friday: 9 am - 4 pm .............................. (Friday auction closes at 4 pm) Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm............ (Saturday auction closes at 2pm and 4 pm) Sunday: 9am - 12 pm .................................. (Auction item pickup only)

Dallas Safari Club 2014-2015 Board of Directors Officers

Chris Hudson | President John Patterson | Immediate Past President Karl Evans | President-Elect Rebecca Evans | Secretary John Eads | Treasurer

Directors

2012-2015 Celia Scott Greg Oliver Dave Price

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Jim Tolson Allen Moore Andrew Pratt

David J. Sams David Allison Mark Kielwasser

Vice Presidents Wyatt Abernathy Richard Allen Brock Andreola Charlie Barnes Janae Chamblee Larry Hansard Steve Miller

Tori Nayfa Craig Nyhus Scott O’Grady Mark Rose Elyse Puckett Rob Salmeron Rod Wooley

David Oakes — APHA Liaison Jerry Mumfrey — APHA Liaison M. Lance Phillips — DSC PAC Chairman Steve Weinberg — Governmental Affairs Advisory

DALLAS SAFARI CLUB STAFF:

Ben F. Carter Ben Kimmel Terri L. Lewis Roberta Owens Lori Stanford Crystal Allison Lynda Rexrode-Adams Casey Whitworth Jay Ann Cox, Ph.D. Scot McClure Gayne C. Young Barri Murphy

Executive Director Events Manager Exhibits Manager Membership Manager Auction Manager Assistant Auction Manager Banquet & Registration Manager Assistant Banquet & Registration Manager Publications & Advertising Education Coordinator Editor Online Media Executive Assistant

Dallas Ecological Foundation 2014-2015 Board of Trustees Stephen H. Miller | Chairman Abe Nayfa | Vice Chairman George Chamblee | Secretary Bob Scott | Treasurer

Trustee Terms 2013-2016

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Robert Baxter George Chamblee Mark Kielwasser Mike Mckinney John Patterson Bob Scott

Rebecca Evans Stephen Maus Stephen H. Miller Abe Nayfa Brooks Puckett Bill Swisher

David Allison Richard Cheatham David Price Wilson Stout Gary Weaver Dixie Yeatts

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$100 for 1-year sponsor membership to DSC. Join on Thursday, January 15 and you will receive a 4-day Expo pass.

Join Friday, January 16, receive 3-day Expo pass.

Join Saturday, January 17 or Sunday, January 18, receive 2-day Expo pass.

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*** In addition to our exhibition hall with displays and merchants from around the world, plus breakfasts, banquets, and luncheons, convention attendees should take advantage of free seminars from master hunters and experts in the field. See Schedule printed in this program.

2 pm 2015 Traditions Raffle Prizes Drawing Sunday, Jan. 18 * as of press time

$20 Tickets

Dream Adventure-1: 2-Day Scimitar-Horned Oryx Hunt for One Hunter and One NonHunter in Central Texas — Includes Trophy Fee Value: $4,500 Donor: 5F Ranch Booth: 3912 Dream Adventure-2: 6-Day Fishing Trip for One Angler in Brazil Aboard the Blackwater Explorer Yacht Value: $4,750 Donor: Acute Angling Booth: 1425 Dream Adventure-3: 7-Day Plains Game Hunt for One Hunter in South Africa — Includes Trophy Fees Value: $3,500 Donor: EAI Outdoors Booth: 2237 Dream Adventure-4: 4-Day Wild Boar, Dove and Pigeon Hunt for Two Hunters in Argentina — Includes Trophy Fees Value: $8,000 Donor: GBH Safaris Argentina Booth: 4241 Dream Adventure-5: 5-Day Fallow Buck and Red Stag Hunt for Two Hunters in New Zealand — Includes Trophy Fee and Trophy Credit Value: $12,400 Donor: Kuranui New Zealand Booth: 3551 Dream Adventure-6: 5-Day Plains Game Hunt for One Hunter and One NonHunter in South Africa — Includes Trophy Fees Value: $5,900 Donor: Kikuyu Lodge Reserve Booth: 4238 Dream Adventure-7: 4-Day Rocky Mountain Elk Hunt for One Hunter in Colorado — Includes Trophy Fee Value: $6,000 Donor: North Rim Trophy Hunts Booth: 2054 Dream Adventure-8: 6-Day Black Bear Hunt for One Hunter in British Columbia Value: $5,000 Donor: Sugar Valley Outfitter Booth: 4227 Dream Adventure-9: 4-Day Plains Game Hunt for Two Hunters in South Africa — Includes Trophy Fees Value: $7,000 Donor: Van Vuuren Safaris Booth: 2360 Dream Adventure-10: 3-Day Whitetail Deer Hunt for One Hunter and One NonHunter in Wisconsin — Includes Trophy Fee Value: $5,000 Donor: Wild River Whitetails Booth: 1823 **Yamaha Raffle: 2015 Yamaha Viking EPS Hunting Vehicle Value: $13,599 Donor: Yamaha Booth: 1311 ** This item can only be delivered within the contiguous United States.

$25 Tickets

Special Dream Adventure-1: 8-Day Moose Hunt for One Hunter in Alaska — Includes Trophy Fee Value: $16,500 Donor: Bear Lake Lodge Alaska Booth: 1040 Special Dream Adventure-2: 10-Day Sable Hunt for One Hunter and One NonHunter in South Africa — Includes Trophy Fee Value: $15,600 Donor: Choronga Safaris Booth: 3019 Special Dream Adventure-3: 4-Day High Volume Dove Hunt for Eight Hunters in Cordoba, Argentina Value: $14,280 Donor: Frontera Wingshooting Booth: 2112 Special Dream Adventure-4: 4-Day Red Stag and Tahr Hunt for Two Hunters in New Zealand — Includes Trophy Fee Credit Value: $7,600 Donor: Four Seasons Safaris NZ Booth: 3319 Special Dream Adventure-5: 7-Day Cape Buffalo Hunt for One Hunter and One NonHunter in South Africa (Trophy Fee Not Included) Value: $10,000 Donor: Ndumo Safaris Booth: 3059

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Bonus Raffle

Buy $500 of tickets and receive one bonus raffle ticket for a: 3-Day High Volume Dove Hunt for Eight Hunters in Cordoba, Argentina AND Beretta A300 12 Gauge Outlander Shotgun Value: $16,600 Donor: Detail Company Adventures/McClelland Gun Shop Booth: 3442/735

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$50 Tickets

Standard Grade Classic “Big Five” Double Rifle in .470 with Custom-Made Americase Rifle Case and Hornady Ammo Value: $15,250 Donor: Krieghoff International/Alamo Sporting Arms/Americase/ Hornady Booths: 2304, 1607, 2542 Stunning Custom Diamond Ring in White and Rose Gold Value: $9,495 Donor: Beasley’s Jewelry Booth: 4200 CZ 550 Safari Classics Magnum .450 Rigby Rifle with Leupold VX-3 1.5x5x20 mm Illuminated Duplex Reticle Riflescope Value: $4,018 Donor: CZ-USA, Inc. Booth: 128 Optics Package: 1) Victory RF 10x45 Binocular, 2) Victory Diavari FL 4-16x50 Rapid-Z 800 Riflescope and 3) Meopta S2 Angle 2070 Spotting Scope Bundle Value: $8,000 Donor: EuroOptic, Ltd./Carl Zeiss Optics Booth: 3000/2900

Ticket Deals

$100 – 6 each $20 tickets OR 5 each $25 tickets $200 – 12 each $20 tickets/10 each $25 tickets/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 $3,000 – 30 Bonus Raffle tickets and choice of any 36 $200 packages $6,000 – 70 Bonus Raffle tickets and choice of any 90 $200 packages $10,000 – 120 Bonus Raffle tickets and choice of any 150 $200 packages

Day Traffic Door Prize

Beretta 20-ga. Semi-Automatic Shotgun Value: $1,600 Donor: Sierra Outfitters

Booth: 4117

DSC PAC Raffle

$100 Tickets – Limited to 1,000 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. Must be a U.S. citizen to enter.

PAC-1: 4-Day Exotic Game Hunt for Two Hunters and Two NonHunters in Hondo, Texas — Includes Trophy Fees Value: $27,600 Donor: 777 Ranch Booth: 2507 PAC-2: 4-Day Whitetail Deer Hunt for Two Hunters in Minnesota — Includes Trophy Fees Value: $6,500 Donor: Autumn Antlers Trophy Whitetail Booth: 2009

PAC-3: 7-Day Red Stag and Blackbuck Hunt for Two Hunters in Argentina — Includes Trophy Fees Value: $19,000 Donor: La Colorada Booth: 2548 PAC-4: 4-Day Wingshooting Adventure for Six Hunters in Uruguay Value: $28,320 Donor: River Plate Outfitters Booth: V10 PAC-5: 7-Day Mouflon Sheep Hunt for One Hunter and One NonHunter in Macedonia — Includes Trophy Fee Value: $12,600 Donor: Safari International Macedonia Booth: 1623 PAC-6: 7-Day/6-Night Wingshooting and Sportfishing Package for One Hunter in Alaska Value: $7,450 Donor: Wildman Lake Lodge Booth: 3030 Official Day Program

Convention Seminar Schedule *Schedule accurate as of press time

All events are at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Friday, Jan. 16, 2015 11:00-12:00

Room D221: Aging Cape buffalo accurately and suggestions on how best to manage populations in safari areas for sustainable trophy quality presented by Dr. Kevin Robertson.

D222: African Tips for Trips presented by Terry Blauwkamp and Anne Gaines-Burrill.

D223: Improving shooting techniques on ducks and doves presented by Gil and Vicki Ash. D224: Hornady setup.

D225: Fierce Fishes of the Amazon presented by Paul Reiss.

12:30-1:30

Room D221: The Real Wolf presented by Ted Lyons.

Room D222: Hunting Dangerously on Foot — Archery Style presented by Todd Cast.

Room D223: North American (Wild)Life Beyond Texas presented by Craig Boddington.

Room D224: (12:00-1:30): Intro to Reloading Clinic (Basic rifle and pistol reloading techniques) presented by Hornady.

Room D225: The CIC-WSF Caprinae Phenotype System and some remarks on Markhor (C. falconeri) presented by Gerhard Damm.

2:00-3:00

Room D221: Hunters as Conservationists presented by Ivan Carter.

Room D222: Setting the Stage for Successful Trophy Whitetail Hunt: Understanding Staging Areas, the Secret to Trophy Hunting presented by Dr. Deer, James Kroll.

Room D223: Food Plotting for All Acreage presented by Paul Cwiklinski.

Room D224: (2:00-3:30): Advanced Reloading Clinic (Focus on big bores and advanced techniques) presented by Hornady.

Room D225: Knife Sharpening and Choosing the Proper Knife presented

by Tom Claycomb III.

3:30-4:30

Room D221: Safari Destination Namibia! presented by Marina Lamprecht, Hunters Namibia Safaris.

Room D222: The Best of the West Presents Long Range Hunting and Ethics presented by Dan Adler.

Room D223: First Time Safari — What to do before, during and after your hunt, presented by Lynley Bishop of Coppersmith Global Logistics.

Room D224: Hornady Break Down.

Room D225: Glassing for Big Game and Choosing the Right Optics presented by Tom Claycomb III.

{ Show Schedule Tuesday, January 13

8:00 am - midnight

Exhibitor Registration & Move In

8:00 am - 8:00 pm 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Exhibitor Registration & Move In YWCE Meeting- Dallas Ecological Foundation Welcome Party & Auction

5:30 pm 7:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Weatherby Award Cocktails & Silent Auction The Weatherby Award Dinner & Live Auction DSC Conservation Society Happy Hour

7:00 am - 9:00 am 9:00 am - 5:30 pm 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 9:00 am - 5:30 pm 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 6:30 pm - 2:00 am

Exhibitor Breakfast Registration & Exhibit Halls Open YWCE - Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience Silent Auction Banquet Registration and Cocktail Reception Conklin Award Dinner & Auction Big Bull Exhibitor Lounge

7:00 am - 9:00 am 9:00 am - 5:30 pm 11:00 am - 4:30 pm 9:00 am - 5:30 pm 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Exhibitor Breakfast Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Seminars Silent Auction Ladies Luncheon & Auction Entertainment: The Inside Out Band Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Chairman’s Club Reception Banquet Registration & Cocktail Reception Colin Caruthers Young Hunters and Educator of the Year Award Dinner & Auction Big Bull Exhibitor Lounge

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 6:30 pm - 2:00 am 7:00 am - 9:00 am 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Friday, January 16

Saturday, January 17

6:30 pm - 2:00 am

Exhibitor Breakfast Life Member Breakfast & Auction Special Guest Speaker: Luke Snyder Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Silent Auction Seminars Hunters’ Leadership Forum presented by NRA President, Jim Porter Banquet Registration & Cocktail Reception Outstanding Hunter Achievement Award (OHAA) Dinner & Auction After-Hours Reception Entertainment: The Inside Out Band Big Bull Exhibitor Lounge

7:00 am - 9:00 am 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 3:00 pm 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm 10:00 pm

Exhibitor Breakfast Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Silent Auction Item Payment & Collection Show & Exhibit Hall Closes Exhibitor Move Out Exhibit Hall Locked

9:00 am - 5:30 pm 9:00 am - 5:30 pm 11:00 am - 4:30 pm 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 11:00 pm - 2:00 am

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Wednesday, January 14

Thursday, January 15

Sunday, January 18

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2015 Traditions

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Omni Dallas Hotel - Arts District 7- Level 2 Gilley’s Dallas (off-site venue) The J. J. Malek South Pacific Grand Slam Award Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom Foyer - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - West End Ballroom - Level 5 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom Foyer - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - West End Ballroom-Level 5 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Omni Dallas Hotel - Trinity Ballroom - Level Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Bluffview Ballroom - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom Foyer - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - West End Ballroom - Level 5 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Trinity Ballroom - Level 3 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Omni Dallas Hotel - Greenville Ballroom - Level 2 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom Foyer - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - Trinity Ballroom - Level 3 Omni Dallas Hotel - West End Ballroom- Level 5 Omni Dallas Hotel - Dallas Ballroom - Level 3 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 11:00-12:00

Room D221: African Tips for African Trips presented by Terry Blauwkamp and Anne Gaines-Burrill.

Room D222: Hunting Giant Bull Elk of the Southwest presented by Dan Adler.

Room D223: Improving Shooting Techniques on Pheasants and Quail presented by Gil and Vicki Ash. Room D224: Knife Sharpening and Choosing the Proper Knife presented

by Tom Claycomb III. Room D225: How to Design and Build your Trophy Room presented by Tom Julian.

Shuttle Bus Information

12:30-1:30

Room D221: “On Guard!” — Keeping You and Your Loved Ones Safe presented by Il Ling New. Room D222: Hunting Coues Deer: The Gray Ghost of the Desert presented

by Dan Adler.

Room D223: Hunting Dangerously on Foot — Archery Style presented by Todd Cast.

Room D224: Glassing for Big Game and Choosing the Right Optics presented by Tom Claycomb III. Room D225: Safari Destination Namibia! presented by Marina Lamprecht, Hunter Namibia Safaris.

2:00-3:00

Wed., Jan. 14 - Exhibitor Welcome Party and Auction: Service will be provided from all official hotels to GIlley’s from 6 pm-8:30 pm.

Return service will be provided to all official hotels at the conclusion of the event with the last bus departing at 11:30 pm. Please Note: Service for the Omni Dallas will be provided via Route 1.

Wed., Jan. 14 - Weatherby Awards: Continuous loop service will be provided to/from Hyatt Regency and Omni Dallas from 11:30 pm to 1:15 am.

Thur., Jan. 15 - Evening Event: Service will be provided from all official hotels to the Omni Dallas from 5:45 pm to 8 pm. Return service will be provided to all official hotels at the conclusion of the event with the last bus departing at 11:30 pm.

Fri., Jan. 16 - Ladies’ Luncheon: Service will be provided from all official hotels to the Omni Dallas at 10 am. Return service will be provided to all official hotels at the conclusion of the event.

Fri., Jan. 16 - Evening Event: Service will be provided from all official hotels to the Omni Dallas from 5:45 pm to 8 pm. Return service will be provided to all official hotels at the conclusion of the event with the last bus departing at 11:30 pm Sat., Jan. 17 - Evening Event: Service will be provided from all official hotels to the Omni Dallas from 5:45 pm to 8 pm. Return service will be provided to all official hotels at the conclusion of the event with the last bus departing at 11:30 pm.

Hotel

Room D221: Hunters as Conservationists presented by Ivan Carter.

Room D222: Setting the Stage for a Successful Trophy Whitetail Hunt: Understanding staging areas, the secret to trophy hunting presented by Dr. Deer, James Kroll.

Room D223: Reducing/Mitigating Risk to Foreign Travel in the 3rd World Focusing on Technology presented by Nick Wackyn.

Room D224: Field Medicine for Hunters presented by Caleb Causey, Lone Star Medics.

Room D225: Food Plotting for All Acreage presented Paul Cwiklinski.

Route # Boarding Point

Adolphus .................................... 2 .......................Curbside on Field Aloft Dallas Downtown ............... 2 .......................Front Entrance Crowne Plaza.............................. 2 .......................Curbside on Griffin Fairmont Dallas.......................... 3 .......................Curbside on Ross Homewood Suites ....................... 2 .......................At Crown Plaza, .............................................................................curbside on Griffin Hyatt Regency ............................ 1 .......................Trinity Tower Entry Magnolia Hotel ........................... 2 .......................Adolphus, curbside on field Omni Dallas ............................... WD ....................Walking distance, no .............................................................................shuttle required

3:30-4:30

The following hotels will provide their own shuttle for guests; Sheraton Market Center Suites (call 1-214-747-3000 for information) Springhill Suites by Marriott (call 1-214-999-0500 for information)

Room D221: Advanced Ballistics for Long Range presented by Gunwerks.

Room D222: North American (Wild)Life Beyond Texas presented by Craig Boddington.

Room D223: You’re Not a Sheep Hunter Until You’ve Been Tur and Ibex Hunting presented by Sara Brandenburg.

Room D224: Field Medicine for Hunters presented by Caleb Causey, Lone Star Medics.

Room D225: “Why South Africa?” presented by Adri Kishoff PHASA.

Official Day Program

SPECIAL SERVICE

The following hotel is being serviced by DART only; Dallas Marriott City Center (board at the Pearls/Arts District stop & take the Red or Blue line to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center) For shuttle information or ADA transportation call (877) 589-2671. Accessible equipment is available during scheduled shuttle hours. Please request ADA service at least 30 minutes in advance of desired pickup time.

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1 Call Service ............ by Silent Auction 3 Amigos Ranch ..........................1721 5 Star Expeditions .......................2547 5F Ranch................................3912/14/16 888 Ranch .......................................4427 A Touch of Africa ..............................1241 A1 Locksmith & Browning Safe .309/10 A1 Locksmith & Liberty Safe ...4252/54 AAA Africa Serapa Safaris .......... 3114-16 AAA Alaskan Outfitters ...................620 AC Ranch ...................................1032 Acute Angling..............................1425/26 Adak Adventure Trailers .....4327/29/31 Adam Clements-Safari Trackers, Inc. ............................................ 2646-48 Adams Alaskan Safaris.................3058 Adventure Unlimited Inc. .............3528 Africa Thirstland Safaris CC ....3414, 3634 African Arrow/African Bullet Safaris ........................................4215/17 African Buffalo Safari Trackers 4439/41 African Dreams ......................3640/42 African Elephant Hair Bracelets ........2704 African Field Sports .....................2512/13 African Game Industries, Inc. ..2000-02 African Hunting Gazette ....................2228 African Images by Gilli......................2649 African Odyssey Travel .................4416 African Outfitter ............................837 African Sporting Creations .......... 2958-60 AIG Property & Casualty Company...945 Air 2000 (Pty) Ltd.............................3117 Air Armor Tech, LLC ......................220 Alaska Adventure Safaris..............3713 Alaska Big Game Hunting ............3529 Alaska Fur Gallery/Alaskan Vacation Club.....................3146-3248 Alaska Guide Service/Yakutat Lodge 924 Alaska Outfitters - Scruggs Woodworks.............................1520/21 Alaskan Fishing Adventures Tim Berg’s ...................................1816/17 Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge ..............4206 Alaska’s River Wild Adventures .....1055 Alberta River Valley Lodge ............4236 Alcampo Hunting Adventures .......4414 Aleutian Adventures/APICDA Joint Venture ....................................3458 Algar Safaris - Patagonia, Argentina ................................3156/3256 Allen Creek Ranch ............................4333 Alpine Hunting New Zealand - Shane Quinn ....................................2338/39 Alpine Industries Inc. (Nikon/Nemo) ........................1516/17 Alpine Shooting Range............1616/17 Amazon River Adventures/Aniak River Lodge..........................................1056/57 Ambler’s Bighorn Country Guiding Ltd ................................2459 American Custom Gunmakers Guild ............................... Gunmakers’ Row Americase ...................................1607/08 Anderson Log Solutions ...............1237 Anderson Wheeler .......................1730 Andy Sanchez Furniture .....4127/29/31/33 Anglers & Hunters/River Plate Outfitters..................V10/11, 909/10 Animal Artistry ...................2500-2602 Antoniou Jewelry .........................4247 APHA (Alaska Prof.

Hunters Association)......................A27 Arctic North Guides ..............................V3 Arctic Red River Outfitters Ltd. .......345 Argentina Outfitters .......................166 Argentina Wingshooting Company .....3717 Arluk Outfitters..............................110 Arno Bernard Knives ....................2550/51 Artistic & Realistic Taxidermy LLC .......................4202/04 Aru Game Lodges.........................3328/29 Ashleigh George Designer Jewelry ............................................3235 Ashnola Guide Outfitter .....................3828 ASJ Trophy Hunting New Zealand .1831 Atascosa Wildlife Supply ...........1066-FG4 Athina Sporting/Hoxleigh London ...............................121/22/23 Austin Mesquite Works ...........3806/08 Australian Big Game Safaris .........1910 Australian Buffalo Hunters ................2158 Authentic African Adventures .........843/44 Autumn Antlers Trophy Whitetail Lodge ...........................2009/10 Avanti/Tim the Jeweler .................3228/29 B & B Taxidermy ..........................1812/13 B & M Distributors ...................... 232-333 Babine Guides & Outfitters .............856 Backcountry BC and Beyond ..........450 Baja Hunting .........................1050/51 Balam/Alfredo Lamadrid....................4112 Banovich Fine Art Gallery ................2119-2221, 2319-2421 Baranof Jewelers .........................3906/08 Baranof Wilderness Lodge ................3431 Barebones Outdoor ...................612/13 Barnes Bullets LLC ...................221/22 Barney’s Sports Chalet, LLC ....2400-02 Bass Pro Shops ..................3141-3242 BC Guide Outfitters.......................4013/15 BC Safaris ..................................3131 Bear Creek Hunting Adventures ......721 Bear Lake Lodge Alaska ...................1040 Bear Mountain Ranch .............1522/23 Bear Paw Guide & Outfitter/

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Circle M Outf ..............................2037 Bear’s Gun Works and Skull Taxidermy ...................................1229 Beasley’s Jewelry .............................4200 Beauchamp Knives/Stamascus Knife Works .....................................1826 Beaverfoot Outfitting....................2052 Bell Wildlife Specialties ...................4347 Bellerive Game Farms LLC .............119 Beretta Trident Program ..........2929/30 Beretta USA Corp.................... 2729-2831 Bergara Rifles ..........................639/40 Best of the West ..........................1053/54 Big Billy Kinder Outdoors .............3647 Big Game Big Country..................1063 Birds by Igor Caragodin ..................438 Bisbee’s Offshore Tournaments .....................4039/41/43 Bitter Creek Mfg., Inc. ............1221/22 Blaauwkrantz Safaris ..............3530/31 Black Canyon Bulls @ Top Rail Ranch..................................2713 Black Mountain Outfitters Inc. .1404/05 Blackriver Outfitters - Portelo Bros. .....517 Blackstone Outfitters Ltd. ..................2131 Blackwell Wildlife Art Gallery ......2655/56 Blaser USA, Inc. ..................... 2315-2417 Blixt & Company ................3821-3922 Blue Bronna Guiding and Outfitting ....................................4435 Bluestone Guiding & Adventures Ltd ..............................257 Bobby Hansen Safaris .......................2658 Boca Shield ..................................408 Bonnet Plume Outfitters...............1821 Boone & Crockett Club Association ...................................A23 Bourgeois Fishing Charters ...........1006 Bow and Arrow Adventures .............308 Bowhunting Safari Consultants 1231/32 Boyt Harness Company ....... 3801-3902, 3901-4002 Brackish Brand...................................404 BraeVal ..............................................839 Brays Island Plantation ................2449/50 Brent Dodd Art .......................4336/38 Briley Mfg. ...............................917/18 Broadmouth Canyon .................335-37 Brooklands Hunting Safaris .....2323/24 Broseco Land & Widlife ......................235 Brown Realty Co. of Rayville Inc. ..3459 Brown’s Hunting Ranch ...............1144 Brush Country Camouflage ...........1145 Brush County Studios Taxidermists.............................537/38 Bubye Valley Conservancy .......4230/32 Buck Knives, Inc. ........................3455/56 Buckbrush Outfitters/Hunter Interests ................................4302/04 Bucks & Bulls Guides/ Team Greensage .....................1810/11 Buffalo Creek Outfitters ...............4419 Buffalo Wool Company .................4053 Bull Basin Ranch ...................4430/32 Bullet Safaris ..............................3852 Bullhead Mtn Outfitting .................716 Bullseye Camera Systems, LLC .......206 Burl and Beyond ......................4309/4408 Burris Optics/Steiner Binoculars...................................3846/48 Bush Africa Safaris .................1719/20 Bushwacker Air ........................213/14 Bushwhack Alaska Guiding & Outfitting ...............................4346/48 Cabassa Safaris ...............................1110 Cabela’s.................................2904/05 Call of Africa .......................... 2938-3040 Canada North Outfitting ...............3231 Canadian Guide Outfitters Ltd. 3326/27 Cape to Cairo Safari ............2356/2456 Cape Town Hunting Safaris ...............2549 Capital Farm Credit .....................3522 Caprinae Safaris..........................2619/20 Capsule Feeders ..........................4052/54 Capt. Peacock Yachts & Expeditions ............................ 2758-2860 CaptivateM Outdoors ..............3836/38 Cardrona Safaris New Zealand .....2207/08 Carl Zeiss Sports Optics ...............2900/01 Carlson Fine Art .....................3707/09 Carlton R. Evans Handmade Knives..............................................1320 Carry the Load...............................A14 Castle Valley Outdoors ........................939 Cato Glass ..................................1322 Cavner & Julian Inc. ............... 2949-3050 Caza Hispanica ......................3126/27 Cazapampa .................................4146/48 Cazatur Spain & Europe ....................3042 CCW Safe .....................................925 Ceaser Lake Outfitters ..................1609 Cedar Ridge Aviation.................851/52 Cell Gate/Wireless Traps ............456/57 Celtic Field Sports .......................2135 Cerro Indio Safaris ........................208/09 Chaku Peru ........................................241 Champion Ranch ...........................959/60 Champlin Firearms, Inc...........1610/11 Chapungu Safaris/Kambako Safaris ........................................2248/49 Charlton McCallum Safaris ......4026/28 Cheetah Safaris/Sable Safaris ..2129/30 Chifuti Safaris - Safari Classics... 2738-40 Choctaw Preserve ..........................808 Choronga Safaris/Tri-State

Outfitters .................................... 3019-21 Chris Bilkey Track & Trail Safaris......1805 Christensen Arms ...................1619-21 Christopher Smith Galleries .....1900-01 Cinnamon Creek Wild Game Processing/ Ranch ..................................... V21/22 Circle M Outfitters .....................2037B Citadel Deerstands ...................963/64 CJ’s Treasures ..................................4027 Classic Shine ........................ Bar areas Clay Shooters Supply ....................... V7 Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths ...........................2555/56 Clive Kay............................................630 Coastal Alaska Adventures.........362/63 Coastal Conservation Association ....A16 Coastal Inlet Adventures ..............2349 Coastal Plains Outdoors ...............1020 Coenraad Vermaak Safaris ...........3214/15 Colby Gines’ Wilderness Adventures .................................4433 Colorado Hunting Expeditions ......3953/55 Congo Hunting & Agagia Hunting Safari ..............................518 Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. ..................1919-22 Conroe Taxidermy .............................1613 Coppersmith Inc.....................2902/03 Core-Vens Insurance ....................4029 Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail ......3123/24 Cottonwood Armory.................4047/49 Covey Rise ..................................1041 Cowboy Cauldron Company ...............4442 Craig Boddington.com ......................1709 Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica...................................2011/12 Cross Canyon Arms ......................1829/30 Crossheart Outfitters ......................516 Crusader Safaris ........................... V1-2 Crystal Bay Lodge ..........................906 Cutting Edge Bullets ......................724/25 Cylinder & Slide Inc. ..........................930 Cynthie’s Wildlife Originals ..........3152/53 CZ-USA ........................................ 128-30 Daggaboy Hunting Safaris ............3741 Daggaboy Safaris South Africa ........637 Dakota Arms............................2142/2242 Dakota Outfitters LLC....................3352/53 Dallas Woods & Waters ......................A31 Danny McCallum Safaris Ltd. ..2023/24 Dark Continent Video Productions .2003 Dark Horse Arms/Johns Guns........4449 Darling Designs/Waters Design Group.................................821/22 Darren K. Moore Custom Jeweler ....714 David Denies Wingshooting...............4137 David Dickerson Realty ................1927 David Green Master Furrier ......... 2821-24 de Boulle Diamond & Jewelry, Inc. ................................2238/39 De Klerk Safaris .....................3236/37 Deborah Vaughn Designs ..................1420 Deltana Outfitters, Inc. ...........4126/28 Deneki Outdoors.....................1904/05 Dennards Western Wear ...............1104 Desert Steel .............................912/13 Desfountain & Jones, Ltd. .............2623/24 Design Immersive ..........................536 Detail Company Adventures......... 3442-44 Deuling Stone Outfitters Ltd. ........1703 Devin Rowe Bronze Inc. ..........3439/40 Diamond Connection ...................3826 Diamond Outfitters of Arizona .......4349 DiamondBlade ....................................847 Diggs Outdoors .........................204/05 Dirk de Bod Safaris Namibia CC ...2427 Distinctive Burl Design............ 4221-4322 Donnie Stegemoller Real Estate ....1125 Double Deuce Ranch/Wild Wildebeest Safari..........................................4340/42 Double Diamond Outfitters ...........4422 Dove Island Lodge ..................4113/15 Dream Ranch....................................1519 Dries van Coller Safaris ..................412 Dries Visser Safaris .....................3341/42 Driftwood Valley Outfitters Ltd. ..........3952 Droptine Ranch .............................104 DSC’s Conservation Society ..............A5 Dubarry of Ireland........................4226/28 Duke Safaris.......................................508 E.A.R. Inc. ........................................1045 EAI Outdoors.....................................2237 Ekland Safaris ............................ 2519-22 El Crespo Spain.............................506 Electronic Shooters Protection ............550 Elizabeth & The Gold Lady ................1408 Elk Quest.....................................3742/44 Eotech ................................... 3921-4022 EPIC Angling & Adventure............3746 Ermilio Clothier & Specialty Shop Ltd...........................................4343 Espacaza - Jose Mallo Spain.............2426 Esplanade Tours .............................4016B Estancia “La Criolla” ...................2816/17 Estancia El Carrizal ..........................1827 Eurohunts - Alvaro Villegas Spain .....3949 EuroOptic Ltd. ..........3000-05, 3100-3202 Explorer Satellite Communications, Inc. ..................3226/27 Extreme Outer Limits & MOA Rifles .............................4038/40/42 Ezulu Game Reserve/Swartkei Safaris .......

3135/36 Fairbanks and Fairbanks Sporting Firearms .......................................344

Famars USA.................3926/28/30/32 Family Expeditions...................... 2529-31 Fausti Stefano SRL.......................2630/31 Federal Premium Ammunition/ATK ................3158-3260 Fejes Guide Service, Ltd. ........ 2104-2205 Fernando Saiz - Spain..................3014/15 Fierce Products/Rizzini USA ......740/41 Filson Company .......................... 832-933 Fimbiri Trails...............................3644 Firekettles.com .............................106 Fishing with Larry ........................3843 Fishtail Ranch.............................3349 Flagg Group, The ....................2046/47 FLIR .................................................1137 Flying B Ranch .................................2026 Flying Circle Bags .........................409/10 FN - Hunting ..................................859/60 Folding Mountain Outfitters ..........1228 FOOTCARE ...................................504 Fort Knox Gun Vaults ................854/55 Four Seasons Safaris New Zealand ...............................3319/20 Fraser River Outfitters Ltd. ...........3942 Fred Boyer Studios ...................524/25 Freedom Hunters...........................A13 Frikkie Du Toit Safaris.............2523/24 Frisco Gun Club ............................120 Frontera Wingshooting .................2112/13 Frontier Safaris...................................962 Frosch International Travel ......2300/01 FTW Ranch/SAAM Training...........3513/14 Gabrielle Matlock - Soulful Images ..........................................617/18 Galco Gunleather...........................520 Game Trackers Africa/Ondjamba Safaris...............................2707-2808 Game View Wildlife Surveillance ...1240 Gangler’s Fly-In Lodges ...........3612/14 Garry Kelly Safaris ..................2650/51 Gary Herbert’s - New Zealand Hunting ......................................4337 Gavin Rorke Safaris .....................1801 GBH Safaris/South American Flyfishing ....................................4241/43 Gerstner & Sons ............................418 GES Corp. dba Alaska Bowhunting Supply .............................................1233 GetDucks.com ..................................4017 Giuseppe Carrizosa - Spain ...............3412 Glacier Bay Eagles Nest Lodge ..........3343 Glacier Guides, Inc. .....................1913/14 Global Hunting Network ..........2842-44 Global Hunting Resources ............2027/28 Global Rescue .............................3023/24 Global Safari Azerbaijan .....................509 Global Safaris...................................4412 Global Sporting Safaris, Inc.......424/25 Global Sportsman, The ......................4213 Goal Zero .................................354/55 Golden Triangle Whitetail ............4136/38 Goodhand Outback Experience ............554 Goodnight Flashlights ...............604-06 GovMint.com ..............................4428 Gracy Travel International Inc. ......1052 Graham Jones Safaris .............1024/25 Grand Teton Designs ...............1226/27 Gray Ghost Safaris ..............................625 Great Grey Outfitters, Ltd. .............3016/17 Great Rocky Mountain Fur Co. ..... 3315-17 Great Spanish Hunts ....................2428/29 Great White Holdings Ltd. .........840/41 Greystone Castle..........................2944 Griffin & Howe ........................ 3335-3437 Grizzly Custom Guns ......................259 GRS Tools/Glendo, LLC ..................226 GS Outfitters, Argentina .....................3840 Gsell’s Whitetails by WKT, LLC .....1911 GSM Outdoors...............................743 Guide Outfitters Association of BC ..A28 Gulf Breeze Firearms, Cutlery & Safaris...................................4031/33 Gun Safe/Wedge Woodworking ......1106 Gundahoo River Outfitters - Muncho Lake .............................................824 Gunwerks ..............................4201/03 Guwela Safaris ............................1014 Guy Harvey Outpost .....................1112 Hartland Whitetails...........................2815 HartzView Hunting Safaris ...........4140/42 Havalon Knives ...........................1004/05 Hayden Outdoors/LandLeader ....262/63 HB Hunting Products....3618/20/22/24 HD Metal Prints ............................608 Head Country Food Products .............4409 Headhunter Trophy Care...............1614 Heads Above the Rest .............3446/47 Hearing Professional Center .............2931 Heaven’s Gate Outfitters .............. 2710-12 Heritage Collectables ..................3252/53 Heritage Land Bank .......................728 Herradura Ranch ....................2109/10 Heym USA/Double Gun Imports .............4301/03, 4400/02/04 HHK Safaris...........................2914-17 Hickory Ridge Ranch, LLC ...........3747 Hidden Lakes Hunting Resort ............3753 High Adventure Company .............2621 High Arctic Lodge..........................339 High Lonesome Ranch, The .................944 High Mountain Hunts ...................4411/13 Highland Hills Ranch ........................2117 Highland Park Plastic Surgery Center ..........................................830 Hill Country Rifles Inc. .................2230/31

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Hisun Motors Corp., USA .............3548 Holland & Holland ............................2240 Holloway Furs .............................3535/36 Holstein Hunting Safaris .....................816 Hooked on Adventures ........................845 Hooked on Panama Fishing Lodge .......857 Hookfire LLC - Hunting & Fishing Outfitt ........................................4326 Horizon Firearms ..............................4242 Hornady Manufacturing .......... 2542-2644 Horseshoe Creek Outfitters ......3138/39 Horseshoe Hill Outfitters ..............4313 H-S Precision ...........................551/52 Hualapai Game & Fish .................1012 Hubbard’s Yellowstone Outfitters .......3223 Hunt Alaska ................................3550 Hunt Australia ..................................3022 Hunt Hard ..................................3954 Hunt Trip Spain ................................3422 Huntafrica Namibia Safaris ..........3649 Hunters & Guides Africa ..............1321 Hunters Creek Africa .....................904/05 Hunters Headquarters/ TUFFPAK ..............................4314/16 Hunters Namibia Safaris Joof Lamprecht ......................3035/36 Hunters Networks ........................3643 Huntershill Safaris.......................1807/08 Hunting Consortium ................ 2515-2617 Hunting Grounds, The...............754/55 Hunting in Austria, Miesenbach ...........................3250/51 Hunting Legends...............................2546 Hunting Report, The ......................A19 HuntStand ..................................1008 HuntVe/Metro Golf Cars................. V5/6 Ibexhuntspain...................................1141 Idaho Department of Fish and Game .....................................405 Immenhof Hunting & Guest Farm .......................................4109 In The Wild/Camo-Ramic ........2042/43 Indian River Ranch Guides & Outfitters ......................2659 International Firearm Corporation .......................4353, 4452/54 International Prof. Hunters’ Assn (IPHA) ..................................A25 International Trophy Outfitters ...........3641 Intimidator Hunting Buggies .....817/18 Intrepid Safaris Africa..................1819/20 Italian Firearms Group ............1108/09 Italian Safaris by World Hunting Safaris ..................................806 Ivan Carter ..................................2744 J & R Outfitters..................................1903 J. Hilburn - Martha Justice Moore ........745 J.B. Hill Boot Company ...................544/45 J/B Adventures & Safaris ...................1509 Jack Atcheson & Sons .................3633/35 Jack Brittingham’s World of Hunting Adv. ................2340, 2438-40 Jack Hume Adventures ................3941 Jack O’Connor Hunting Heritage Education ..........................A8 James Guide Service .....................557 Jamy Traut Hunting Safaris Namibia ..................................350/51 Jan Oelofse Hunting Safaris .........4106/08 Jay Foster Promotions ....................926 JD’s Kniktuk Outfitters .................2660 Jeff C. Neal, Inc. ....................4141/43 Jensen Ringmakers ...........................1625 Jesse James Firearms Unlimited .....305 Jim Blair Engraving .....................4421 Jocelyn Russell Artist...................3150/51 Jofie Lamprecht Safaris ..........2942/43 Johan Calitz Hunting Safaris ....... 2742-44 Johan Hermann Safaris ................3556 Johann Muller Safaris ..................3537/38 John Sharp Safaris ......................1218 John Wright Associates ...645, 647-748 John X Safaris .............................4037 Jonas Brothers Studios NY ......2029-31 Jonas Brothers Taxidermy Studio 756/57 Jose Valencia Studios .......................4426 Joshua Creek Ranch ....................2346 Joshua Spies - Artist ...........2952-3053 Joshua Tobey Studios................108/09 Julian & Sons ..........................3144/3244 Julio Art in Bronze .........................239 K & K Outfitters.................................1710 K-9’s Cougar Canyon Outfitters .....1217 Kain’s Fishing Adventures Inc............4312 Kalahari Safari ............................3043/44 Katzke Safaris .............................1140 Kay Cotton & Company ...........1116-18 Kelly Mitchell Fine Jewelry ..........2723/24 Kenetrek Boots ............................3812/14 Kenzie’s Optics, Inc. ......................125/26 Kessler Canyon...................3613/3712 Kessler Collection ....... 3615/17, 3714/16 Kevins Guns & Fine Outdoor Gear ..................................3721-3822 Keyah Grande Ranch ..............3728/30 Kikuyu Lodge Game Reserve .............4238 Kilimanjaro Rifles ...................3238/39 Kimber ..................................3026-28 King of the Mountain/Hunting Consultant .............................1731/32 King Ranch Inc. ...........................4030/32 Kingham Safaris Australia ............1909 Kississing & Tukto Lodges ..................352 Kiwi Safaris Ltd ................................2213 Klawerberg - Namibia ..................3348 Official Day Program

AND DONORS Klineburger Vanham Intl Hunt Consultants............................2259/60 Klutsch’s Katmai Guide Service ..................................3216/17 Knives by Thomas.............................1729 Knives of Alaska ............................848 Kowas Adventure Safaris .............3937/39 Kramer Designs Corp. .........................717 Krieghoff/Alamo Sporting Arms ...................................... 2304-2405 Krooked River Ranch/Texas Best Outfitters ....................................1923 KSU-Wildlife & Outdoor Enterprise Mgmt ...........................A20 Kuche Safaris ........................3450-52 Kudu Exclusives ..................... 2749-2850 KUIU ......................................954-57 Kuranui - New Zealand .....................3551 Kwalata Wilderness .....................3627/29 Kwan Safaris.................................264 Kyriacou Safaris & Tholo Safaris ........................................1930/31 L E Fence LLC ............................4139 La Colorada ......................................2548 Lancaster Family Hunts .................916 LARM USA - La Armenia de Madrid ........................................2423/24 Laser Shot, Inc. ...........................4453/55 Lategan Safaris ................................3430 Laurel Barbieri Studios ................1726/27 Laurentian Wildlife Estates ..........2250/51 Leaf River Lodge F P Q .................2019/20 Leather Renditions by Sandi....1243/44/45 Legacy Approved Properties/Land & Ranches .....................................2128 Legendary Adventures, Inc. .2526-2627 Legends Taxidermy ......... 4001/03/05, 4100/02/04 Leica Sport Optics ..................4012/14 Leithen Valley Trophy Hunts NZ & Australi....................................4101 Leonard Logsdail, Custom Tailor ...3823 Leota’s Indian Art.........................2252/53 Leupold & Stevens Inc. ..................826 Liam Urry Safaris..............................3715 Limcroma Safaris ...................2352/53 Linehan Outfitting Company ...............2922 Link’s Wild Safaris.............3837/39/41 Livingston Outfitting ......................828 Lobo Peak Outfitters ....................4405 Lochinvar Safaris New Zealand .....1809 Lochow Ranch Professional Pond/Lake Mgmt. ...................2126/27 Lone Star Ag Credit ................2211/12 Lone Star Outdoor News ..............2458 Lonesome Coyote Ranch .........1235/36 Lonestar Hydrographics..................105 Love Bros. & Lee Ltd. ....................260 Loveless Custom Boot & Shoes ... 3426-29 LTL Hunters Africa ......................2051 Lucchese Boot Company ...................1124 Luxury Ranch Interior Design .........304 M W Reynolds, Inc. .....................1018 M. B. Ranch King Hunting Blinds ...................................665-767 M.J. Miller & Co. ........................ 447-548 Maartens Safaris .........................3854 Mabula Pro Safaris ......................1907/08 Mackenzie Mountain Outfitters .....2453 MacMillan River Adv/South Peace Outfitter ............................1622 Madubula Safaris ................... 2700-2802 Magic Safari Lodges ................... 1304-07 Magnum Hunting Safaris .............1525 Makadi Safaris ............................3321/22 Manuka Point Lodge New Zealand ....3515 Marco Polo Outfitters, L.C. ........555/56 Mark Hubbard Ranch Properties ...........

4443/45 Marromeu Safaris ........................4423/25 Martin Pieters Safaris ....................343 Martini Gunmakers ......................4305 Mashambanzou Safaris.......................722 Matlabas Game Hunters ....................2111 Maxwell’s Art ......................... 2752-2853 Mayo Oldiri Safaris Cameroon............................... 1528-1629 McClelland Gun Shop ................... 735-37 McDougall Lodge Alaska ..............3847 McGuire and Hines StudiosArt & Photograp...................... 2719-2820 McKinnon & Co. Outfitters ...........1822 McMillan Group International ..3827/29 Medstar-Exclusive Dist.

Air Med Deluxe .............................850 Mervyn’s Yukon Outfitting.............1803 Mexican Gulf Fishing Company 2055/56 Mexico Hunts ...................................1043 MG Arms Inc. ..............................3523/24 Michel Mantheakis Safaris Ltd. 1707/08 Michigan Elk Hunting ..................3940 Michi-Gun/Cooper Firearms .......812/13 Mike Vaughn Handmade Boots .......948 Miles & Miles Outfitters ...............2235/36 Millions from One ..........................236 Minor Bay Lodge/Kaska Goose Lodge ......................................810 Minox USA ............................1224/25 Missouri Valley Guide Service/Outfitters ................................406 Mkhamba Safaris ........................3521 Mokore Safaris............................3546/47 Molopo Kalahari Safaris ...................3749 Montana Watch Company, The .....3423/24 Montgomery Properties Ranch .2100-02 Official Day Program

Moose Creek Lodge ..........................3639 MOPTEX (Mossy Oak Properties of Texas) ................4315/17 Morani River Ranch .....................4130/32 Mountain Monarchs of Alaska ..2350/51 Mule Deer Foundation ...................A15 Mule Shoe Outfitters LLC .............4105 Murray Custom Leather ................3419/20 Mwatisi Safaris Ltd. .....................1704 MyCaseBuilder ..............................216 Nacho Arias Spanish Hunt ................3734 NAPHA (Namibia Professional Hunting Assc) ............................................A24 National Rifle Association Shows & Events ........................................2229 National Skeet Shooting Association951 Nature Blinds ............................. 432-533 Ndumo Safaris.............................3059/60 Needle Rock Outfitters .................3740 Nemo Arms.................................1220 Nengasha Safaris ........................4429 New England Custom Gun Service 4216 New Mexico Professional Big Game Hunting ......................................3743 New Zealand Hunt/Phil Wilson 3346/47 Nhoro Safaris ................................621 Nick Nolte Hunting Safaris..................324 Nico & Willie Pelser Bowhunting .................................3350/51 Night Vision Rentals ....................1105 Nita Hudson/Xiraffa Jewelry ..............1711 Nite Site ................................3646/48 No Fences Land Company ..............364 Norma CC/Ruag AmmotecUSA .................................1212/13/14 North Alberta Outfitters .....................2359 North Fork Bullets.............................1804 North Haven Resort......................3558/59 North Island Guide Outfitters Ltd. .3555 North Rim Trophy Hunts ....................2054 North Star Outfitting ..........................2347 Northern Giants Trophy Ranch Inc.2217 Northern Operations Africa .............256 Nosler, Inc. ............................266-367 Nushagak Guides................................650 Nyati Conservation Corps .................A6 Oak Creek Whitetail Ranch LLC .............................. 1916-2017 Offgrid Outdoors/R4 Ranch 3727/29/31 Okarumuti Game Lodge ...............1912 Olive Wood Millwork ......................420 Omalanga Safaris Namibia ...........1507/08 Omatjete Safaris.......................244/45 Omujeve Hunting Safaris............. 1715-17 Open Country Adventures .............1031 Operation Game Thief, Wall of Shame (TPW).............................. Food Court B Original Kansas Trophy Whitetails, The .................................1924 Orpa Hunting Ranch - Namibia.....3560 Otjandaue Hunting Farm ..............2460 Out of Africa - In Montana Artist Gallery .............................. 3542-44 Outback Wildlife Feeders ........866-967 Outdoor Visions Inc. ...............2226/27 Pacific Wings Prairie Outfitters ...........935 Pack’n Heat Products LLC .................1016 Pack-N-Horns Outfitters ...............4036 Parana Sunrise Lodge ..................1902 Parker Guide Service ...................3816 Pat Pauley Wildlife Art.................3807/09 Patrick Mavros Art.......................2013/14 Paul Phelan Safaris ...................2159A Pelly Lake Wilderness Outfitters......240 Pendleton Safe Company ........ 1504-1605 Performance Top Drives/Custom Hunting Rig ..........................................862-64 Perrins Rainy Pass Lodge .............4103 Peter Flack Productions .............2159B PHASA - Prof. Hunters Assoc. South Africa ...........................................A26 Pheasants Galore Hunting Service Inc. ..................................739 Phillip Bronkhorst Safaris ........... 2326-29 Pichiguila Club.......................3626/28 Pierre Van Tonder Big Game Safaris ..............................4448 Pierre Vorster Safaris ..............3720/22 Pine Hill Plantation .......................941 Polaris ...................................1026/27 Pope and Young Club.....................A21 Prairie Mountain Wildlife Studio 436/37 Precision Small Arms.....................644 Premier Hunts of New Mexico ......3732 Primland ..........................................4437 Private Water Fishing .........................622 Pro Hunt Concierge Ltd................2050 ProfiHunt Ltd. .....................................730 Proguiding .......................................3421 Proof Research..............................656/57 Prophet Muskwa Outfitters ......2039/40 Puglisi Gun Emporium ............1712/13 Pulsar ................................................706 Purina Animal Nutrition ...............1133 Quagga Safaris ............................2552/53 Quail Coalition ............................1039 Quail Tech Alliance ........................943 Queen Charlotte Lodge...................210 Queen Lace Crystal .............................947 Quinlan Ranch .......................3737/39 Rainbow Bay Resort Lodge .......3361/3461 Rainbow River Lodge, Alaska ........1143 RAM ............................... Food court B Ranch Hand Truck Accessories .........4055 Ranew’s Outdoor Equipment .....512-14

Rann Safaris/777 Ranch ......... 2507-2608 Rata Maire Deer New Zealand .3526/27 Reads Jewelers .............................651/52 RecordBuck Ranch ......................3323/24 Red Bear Guides ......................313/14 Red Canyon Ranch .................2004/05 Redfish Lodge .............................1626 Remington Arms Co. ...........2143-2244 Republic Forge .........................421/22 Retriever Sporting Clays ...............2258 Reveille Hunting Ranch - Namibia 4249 Revelation Mountain Outfitters Inc.2209 Rex Foster Artist ...............................3943 Rhodes Bros. Taxidermy/ Game Processing..............................1832 Richard Cooke Saf/Thomas & Cooke Safaris........................................2044 Richardson & Roberts ..................3655 Rick Taylor Sculptor ....................3355/56 Rick Young Outdoors...........................614 Rifles Inc. ...................................4209 Rio Bonito Ranch ........................3441 Rio Indio Lodge ................................3631 Rio Piedra Plantation ........................1035 Robin Hollow Outfitters Inc...........3936/38 Robin Hurt Safaris..................2721/22 Rock Island Auction Company ...........................2309-2413 Rocker b Ranch ..........................3137 Rockin’ Feet LLC/Unique 4U LLC ........1064 Rockwall Gun Club ...........................3616 Rocky Mountain Antler Co.................3927 Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance ..........A7 Rogue Wilderness Adventures .............505 Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch936 Ron Brunson Wildlife Sculptures ....712/13 Ron Schaefer Artist ................3448/49 Ron Stepp Fine Knives ................3553 Rooster Charters/Rick’s Outpost ......744 Rosslyn Safaris ....................................V4 Rough Creek Lodge .....................1033 Rovuma Hunting Safaris-Mutemba Safaris ..............1815 Rowdy McBride Hunting Services ...835 Royal Rut Ranch ....................3831/33 Ruger Firearms ....................... 2335-2436 Rungwa Game Safaris .........2331/2431 Russ Smith - Hunting Worldwide..............................4306/08 Russell Moccasin Company .........3519/20 Russell Selle Custom Hunts .........4401/03 RW’s Fishing/RWs Kenai River Resort ..................................443 Sadaka Safaris .................................2446 Saddle Mountain Outfitters ..........3738 Safari Gold .........................................718 Safari International Macedonia .........1623 Safari Outfitters........................316-18 Safari Press ............................... 3312-14 Safari Shooting School .....................1802 Safari Specialty Importers, Inc. .........2049 Safari Studios ...............................616 Safari Trails Int’l/Chawalo Safaris .....2156 Safari Unlimited ...............................3637 Santa Margarita Ranch ..... 1315-17, 1415 Satterwhite Log Homes ...........3561/62 Savannah Safaris Namibia/Otjitambi Trails .................................................952 Save Safaris/Tri-State Taxidermy ...........

4339/41 Scandinavian Prohunters ..................3748 Schlossadler Wines......................4154 Schmidt & Bender ..................4212/14 Schnee’s Inc. ......................... 4147-4248 Schonfeld Hunting Safaris .............610 Scoop Lake Outfitters ..................4436 Scott Lake Lodge .........................1009/10 Secret Compartment Furniture ....... 320-22 Select Safaris..............................3219 Serengeti Safaris .........................4208 Sheepskin Coat Factory ...............4321/23 Sheep Dog Impact Assistance ........A17 Sherman Hines Proguide Publishing ....................................225 Sherry Steele Unlimited .............. 2715-17 Shikar Safaris ........................ 2746-2847 ShockStrap ...................................720 Shooting Sportsman ......................940 Shunneson & Wilson Adventures ..................................3119/20 Sierra Outfitters ................................4117 Sightmark .....................................705 Signature Ranch Collection..........1131/32 Sikanni River Outfitters .....................2705 Silencer Shop ...............................609 Silent Predator Wool Clothing ...........3623 Silent Valley Safaris .....................3842 Simply Sassy Apparel ..............3909/4008 Singleton-Moss Custom Goldsmith & Jewelry ..................................................4420 Sitatunga Safaris ....................2136/37 Sitka Gear ...................................3813/15 Slogan Outdoors ..........................4152 Smith & Wesson .................4253-4354 SmokinTex .......................................3726 Somerby Safaris/Silak Adventures ..................................3128/29 Sonora Dark Horn Adventures ....628/29 Sooner State Arsenal ...................4355 South Pacific Safaris New Zealand ..........................2935/36 South Texas Outfitters ........1120/21/22 SOUTHAFRICANHUNTING.COM ............908 Southern Safaris Australia ..............624 Southwest Gallery....................... 3415-17

Spain Hunting Ibex .............................643 Spearfishing with Cameron Kirkconnell .....................112 Spey Creek Trophy Hunting New Zealand ..........................2838-40 Spitskop Safaris ...............................1127 SportEAR .....................................2451/52 Sporting Classics Magazine ..............3552 Sporting International .............2923/24 Sports Afield .................... DSC Pavilion Sports Afield Trophy Properties ........................ DSC Pavilion Sportsman Shooting Center ...............3360 Squaw Mountain Ranch ..........3853/55 St. James Realty Group...........4153/55 Stafford & Co./Bolivian Adventures .......................3929/31/33 Stan Burger Safaris .......................212 Star S. Ranch ........................4114/16 Starwood Motors .................... V12-V17 Steve Bartholomew Studio .............921/22 Stone Creek Ranch/Jorge Kurczyn Furniture..............3913/15/17 Stone Legends..................................3755 Stone Mountain Safaris ....................3653 Stone River Gear LLC ........................1060 Storm Dorms LLC ...................3652/54 Stormberg Elangeni Safaris..........2021/22 Strong Case by TnB Enterprises, Inc. ..........................1323 Stukel’s Upland Adventures .........2007 Stukeys Sturdy Shooting Benches ...914 Stutzman Hells Canyon Custom Rods ..............................2622 Su King’s Fashion Collection ...1421-23 Sugar Valley Outfitters Ltd. ...........4227/29 Summit County Outfitters.............1062 Summit Whitetail Ranch/4M Whitetails ..............................2447/48 Superior Ammunition...................4407 Sure Grip Racks ..........................1059 SureFire, LLC..............................3849 Swarovski Optik North America Ltd. ................................3330/31 Swift Bullet Company .............. 2115-2216 SYC Sporting Adventures .............1325/26 Tactical Hearing ............................237 TAG Safari Clothing .................. V18/19 Talley Manufacturing Inc. ...............929 Tam Safaris ................................ 2610-13 Tambuti Wilderness ................1416/17 Tanganyika Wildlife Safari ...........2200/01 Tanzania Big Game Safaris ......2035/36 Target Vision ............................416/17 Team Murphy Realty LLC ........2255/56 Tempus Aircraft Sales & Service LLC ................................ 229-330 Terminus Mountain Outfitters .......1308 Terry Wilson Antler Designs .... 2946-3047 Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service ........................1044 Texas Ag Realty ...........................1126 Texas Bighorn Society ....................A29 Texas Brigades ..............................A10 Texas Deer Association .........................A9 Texas Divide Ranch .......................312 Texas Hill Country Furniture ...........814 Texas Hunt Company ..............2139/40 Texas Hunter Products .................1017 Texas Landowners Association ...113/14 Texas Outdoors Journal, Inc. ...........510 Texas Pistol and Rifle Academy .........2155 Texas Precious Metals ..................4240 Texas Sporting Journal .................2202 Texas State Rifle Association ........1013 Texas Triggers..............................3817 Tezwa Expeditions .......................1144 TGB Outfitters ..............................3339/40 Thaba Mmoyo Safaris ..................3516/17 Thandeka Safaris ..........................751/52 The Gun Cleaners ........................1113 Thormahlen & Cochran Safaris.... 2810-13 Thoroughbred Rifles ....................1705 Threeways Safaris........................3736 Thwane Safaris Africa....................444/45 Timbamax......................................654/55 Timberframes Inc. ..................4237/39 Timberghost ..................................413/14 Timberline Lodge/Big Country Outfitters ..........................641 Todd Ramirez - Custom Shop.............3344 Tolmay - Bronze Africa......................2358 Tombstone Outfitters ...........................704 Tompkins TOMCAR.................662-764 Tonkaway Ranch..........................3220 Total Outdoor Adventures .............3549 TrackingPoint, Inc. ...................359/60 Trader Keith ...................................4016A Trash Rack Outfitters ...................3630 Travel With Guns .........................3413 Traveling Tower ........................116/17/18 Trek International Safaris ...4328/30/32 Trijicon, Inc............................ 2342-2444 Trinity Oaks Enterprises ............251/52 Triple C Welding/Justin Conversions ...........................247-348 Triple H Hunting ..........................4415/17 Trophy Consultants International (TCI) ...................... 462-564 Trophy Hunter Safaris, Inc............2138 Trophy Hunting Spain...................1510/11 Trophy Mountain Ranch ...............3752/54 Trophy Ridge Whitetails ..........4231/33 Trophy Safaris CC ........................2210 Trophy Safaris Namibia ................1061

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Trophy Stone Outfitting ........................729 Trophy Tools ................................1702 Trophy West Guide Outfitters .............3733 Tropic Star Lodge of Panama ...... 2926-28 Truelife Taxidermy ..................3121/22 True-Life Taxidermy .................... 2146-53 TruStep ........................................820 TS Buenos Aires Outfitters.................2558 Tshabezi Safaris ..........................1701 Tshipise Safaris - World Game Hunts Ltd. ..

4447 Tumbleweeds Cowhides ...............2559/60 Turnbull Mfg. Co. Inc. ..................2510/11 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service ...........A11 Uhlenhorst Hunting Safaris ..........3453 Ultimate Hunting ........................1114 Umdende Hunting Safaris .................1036 UncommonUSA...................................224 United States Outfitters ............451/52 UNT Quail ....................................937 Upland Outfitters of Nevada .........1037 USA Shooting .....................................A18 Vaccines On the Go, Inc. ..............3621 Van Noordwyk Safaris ..................4107 Van Vuuren African Safaris ...............2360 Van Wijk Safaris...............................3029 Vancouver Island Guide Outfitters .3224 Venado Creek Ranch .............. 2726-2827 Vermejo Park/Turner Ranch Outfitting ................................1926 Verney-Carron .............................2804/05 Vogt Silversmiths.........................1021/22 W.F. Mans Safaris/Kum Kum Game Ranch .............................1722 Wacker Enterprises Inc. ...............3947 Wade Lemon Hunting ........................4300 Warren Wildlife Gallery 439-40, 539-40 Watson Airlock ...................................750 Watts Trophy Hunting Safaris .......2107/08 Wayne Simanovich Trained Dogs ...4431 WCR Quail Hunting Resort LLC2058/59 Weare’s Outfitting, LLC ..................250 WeatherWool LLC ........................1135/36 Webb Hammond Knives and Jeweler ...167 Webyshops...............................521/22 Wells Gallery...............................2652/53 Wendell Reich Hunter’s Quest ......1928/29 Wenig Custom Gunstocks ........4438/40 Wes Hixon’s Outdoor Adventures & Travel ...................................454/55 Western Lands Outfitters .........4205/07 Westley Richards & Co. ...........1513/14 Westwind Tugboat Adventures...........2629 Wheels Up .........................................950 White Lion Safaris ..............................825 White Peaks Trophy Elk Hunts ...635/36 Whiteswan Lake Outfitters.................3460 Whitley/Ramos Knives ........................V20 Whitten Gun Cases ...........................1216 Wicked River Outfitters ................2008 Wild Arts by Raj S. Paul .............. 2919-21 Wild Rivers Whitetails .................1823/24 Wild Sheep Foundation ..................A30 Wild West Guns ......................1723/24 WildEar .........................................708/09 Wilderness Mint .................................920 Wilderness Quest New Zealand ......254/55 Wilderness Whitetails....................804/05 Wildhunting in Turkey .........................836 Wildlife Gallery, The ............... 2538-2640 Wildlife Images Taxidermy ...........3358/59 Wildlife Systems, Inc. ...............356/57 Wildman Lake Lodge ...................3030/31 Wildpoint Whitetails ....................4446 William & Son ........................3539/40 William Evans Ltd. ........................928 William Larkin Moore & Sons ........340/41 Willoughby McCabe & Co. ............. V8/9 Wineland Walnut Inc. ..................1239 Wing & Barrel Ranch ..............3636/38 Wingshooting Adventures .................2160 Winterhawk Outfitters ....................326 Wintershoek Johnny Vivier Safaris ........................................3830/32 Wittrock Outfitters .........................243 Wolfe Publishing Company .............710 Wollaston Lake Lodge/Cochrane River Outft 2246/47 Woodbury Taxidermy/Y.O. Ranch .................................... 2123-2224 Woods & Water Taxidermy ...........1406/07 Woods & Waters Taxidermy/Numzaan Safaris ........................................4046/48 World Class Taxidermy & Trophy Rooms .............................1526 World’s End Outfitters........................2348 Wormald Hunting Adventures .......2302 Wounded Warrior Outdoors .............A12 WOW Africa ..................................217/18 Write Stuff of AZ .........................3645 Wynfield Plantation .....................1139 Xtreme Whitetail Adventures ...466-567 Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. .... 1311-1413 Your Target..................................3632 Yukon Big Game Outfitters Ltd. ............325 Yukon Stone Outfitters ...................543 Zambeze Delta Safaris/Game Hunters Africa..........................................3946/48 Zambezi Grace ...................................809 Zambezi Hunters ....................4007/09 Zanders Osmers Safaris ..........3221/22 Zimbabwe Prof. Hunters & Guides Assoc. ...............................A22

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Dallas Safari Club Committee Chairs Convention Chair Chair: Mark Kielwasser Co-Chair: David J. Sams Co-Chair: Craig Nyhus DSC President/President Elect Chris Hudson Karl Evans Attendee Bag Stuffing Chair: Craig Nyhus Co-Chair: Lili Sams

Exhibitor Breakfast Greeter Chair: Abe Nayfa Co-Chair: Dixie Yeatts Exhibitor Registration Chair: Mike Billings Co-Chair: Phillip Glasson Exhibitor Welcome Chair: David Oakes Co-Chair: Hal Price

Raffles Chair: James Jeanes Co-Chair: Al Seeley Co-Chair: Trevor Seeley & Brooks Puckett Security Chair: David Hood Co-Chair: Tom Humphries Co-Chair: Gary Weaver Seminars Chair: Marty Markl

Attendee Registration - Day Traffic Chair: Jerry Mumfrey Co-Chair: Steve Miller

Floor Managers Chair: Dale Vaughan Chair: Michael Vernone Co-Chair: Rob Salmeron Co-Chair: Greg Oliver

Auction Chair: Dennis Metz Co-Chair: Wyatt Abernethy

Hospitality/Coffee Carts Chair: Karl Evans Co-Chair: Rondell Bush

Silent Auction - Ladies Luncheon Chair: Elyse Puckett Co-Chair: Pam Patterson

Auction Item Transport Chair: Aaron Redder Co-Chair: Justin Carter

Hotel Food & Banquets Chair: Richard Allen Co-Chair: Kate Allen

Silent Auction - Expo Chair: Graham Hoppess Co-Chair: Bob Lyon

Awards Chair: Eddie Hopkins

Ladies Luncheon Chair: Yvonne Miller Co-Chair: Whitney Kielwasser Co-Chair: Denise Hoppess

Table Decor & Banquet Set Up Chair: Kathy Allison

Banquet Registration Chair: Casey Whitworth Concierge/Donor Board Chair: Greg Hammons Corporate Sponsor Greeting Chair: Don Schmidt Dallas Convention Center Chair: Mark Kielwasser Donor Invoice Delivery Chair: Lisa Stabler Co-Chair: Graham Hoppess DSC Store Chair: Charlie & Winona Barnes Co-Chair: Kelly & Christen Clark Evening Hosts & Hostesses Chair: Dixie Yeatts

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Life Member Breakfast Chair: Steve and Libby Maus Co-Chair: Larry and Martha Hansard

Signage Chair: Jack Hodges

Table Sales Chair: Brock Andreola Traffic Chair: Matt Hopkins Co-Chair: Larry Ross

Media Liaison Chair: Ben Carter

Transportation Chair: Albert Wolfe

Membership Chair: Mark Rose

Video Ethics Chair: Albert Wolfe

Move In / Move Out Chair: Rod Wooley Co-Chair: David Harrell Co-Chair: Josh Fuller

VIP Liaison Chair: Lance Phillips

Poster Distribution Chair: Tommy Bridgers

Volunteer Coordinator Chair: John Patterson Wildlife Display Chair: David Oakes

Additional Donors to the 2015 Show African Outdoor Visions Alice and Don Sevier All Ocean Endeavors, LLC Anteks Home Furnishings Arctic North Guides Aux Arc Fur Traders Betsy Simpson Bosco Pet Photography Butch Kuflak Celia Scott Chris and Nita Hudson Cindy Swisher CJ’s Treasures Comre Safaris Concealment Solutions International, LLC d/b/a CSI Holsters David and Kathy Allison Dawie Fourie Debbie Williams Debi Young Denise Hoppess Dixie Yeatts Douglas Tritthart Elaine Crittenden Eleazar Saenz Elyse and Brooks Puckett Fiona Capstick Frank Simms / Chama Land & Cattle Company Friend of DSC G & C Holdings Gilley’s Dallas High Desert Ranch Hunt In Europe

Hyatt Regency Dallas Jane Dickerson John & Johanna Eads Judy Nordseth Photography Kathy Myers Katie Strief Kobus Möller Studios LLC Ladies Luncheon Committee Larry Weishuhn Linda Holland Lisa Baxter Majune Safaris Mark Kirkwood Jewels Michelle Cody MiMi Wilfong Mindy Neal Omni Dallas Hotel Pam Patterson Pinto Ranch Point Blank Hunts Rio Rojo Rancho Robin Jackson Photography Strawberry Creek Outfitters Sunrise Images Photography The Adolphus Theodore J. Holsten, Jr. & Nordan Van Horne Tim Sharp Tori Nayfa Weaver Optics Whitney Kielwasser Winchester Gallery Yvonne and Steve Miller Zulu Nyala * as of press time

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The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will conduct the Distinguished Lectureship in Quail Management at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, in conjunction with the Dallas Safari Club’s annual convention.

The seminar, featuring the topic “On the Trail of the Eyeworm in Texas Bobwhites,” will be in Seminar Hall C4 of the Dallas Convention Center.

“Eyeworms have been identified as a contender for the ‘smoking gun’ involved with the long decline of wild quail numbers across the state,” said Dr. Dale Rollins, AgriLife Extension’s statewide coordinator for the Reversing the Quail Decline Initiative at San Angelo.

“Dr. Ronald Kendall, professor of toxicology at Texas Tech University’s Texas Institute of Environmental and Human Health at Lubbock, will be our keynote speaker.”

Kendall is involved with the Operation Idiopathic Decline research effort funded by the Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation.

“Kendall and his students have several studies underway with the goal of controlling eyeworms and cecal worms in wild quail, Rollins said. “This year’s lecture melds well with last January’s lecture by Dr. Peter Hudson, who identified and successfully treated cecal worms which were incriminated in the decline of red grouse in the United Kingdom.”

See fine, custom firearms at Gunmaker’s Row As you make your way through the Dallas Safari Club halls, don’t forget about the Custom Gunmakers Row, made up of fine craftsmen and members of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild.

The ACGG is dedicated to the advancement of the art of custom gunmaking and strives to preserve and promote the beauty, artistry and standard of excellence for professional custom gunmaking craftsmen. For aspiring craftsmen, hunters or collectors, the ACGG is your resource for the finest custom firearms and gunmaking information at acgg.org.

Exhibitors in Gunmaker’s Row, located in Hall B, include the following: Al Lind Art Smith Craig Libhart Dennis Earl Smith Dennis Potter Doug Turnbull James Bisio Jeff Tapp Jim Kobe John Todd Michael D. Ullman Michael J. Tulowitski Roger Ferrell Stephen Milton Stephen Nelson

Book Signings 2015

*located by membership booth Thursday, January 15, 2015 10:00 – 12:00 ....................... Stan Skinner 12:00 – 2:00 ......................... Stan Skinner 2:00 – 4:00 ...................Jimmie Rosenruch Friday, January 16, 2015

Ruger Stage Schedule While at the Dallas Safari Club convention, come to the Ruger stage for insightful presentations on topics including handgun hunting and hunter safety and to meet outdoor television personalities including the Extreme Huntresses and show hosts Ivan Carter, Jim Zumbo, Craig Boddington, Jim Shockey, Keith Warren and Larry Weishuhn.

You can have a drink while you watch the presentations — the Ruger Stage is located in Hall F, near the food and in the bar area.

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Thursday, January 15 2 p.m.-3 p.m.................................................Modern Day Handgun Hunting .................................................................................................... Gary Smith 3 p.m.-4 p.m...........................................................................Campfire Talk .......................................................Jim Zumbo, Larry Weishuhn and friends Friday, January 16 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. ...................................Meet the Extreme Huntresses 12:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m. .........................Meet the Outdoor Television Legends ..............................Zumbo, Boddington, Carter, Shockey, Warren, Weishuhn 2 p.m.-3 p.m. ....................................................... Inside Outdoor Television ............ Dave Fulson (Safari Classic) and Blake Barnett (BNB Productions) 3 p.m.-4 p.m...................................................... Walking the Higher Ground ..................................................................................................Keith Warren Saturday, January 17 11 a.m.-12 p.m............................................................If the First Shot Fails ...................................................................... Tim Fallon (SAAM/FTW Ranch) 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m..................................Meet the Outdoor Television Legends ..............................Zumbo, Boddington, Carter, Shockey, Warren, Weishuhn 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m...............................Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Safety

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hen Lone Star Outdoor News Foundation needed a UTV for chores and transporting hunters, feed and hopefully bringing deer back to the camp, it knew where to go.

The call was made to Hoffpauir Polaris in Goldwaithe, and a week later, the Polaris Ranger ETX was on the trailer headed to South Texas.

At a cost of just over $8,600, it isn’t full of thrills — it simply gets the job done. Transporting two people easily and three without a lot of trouble, it takes care of trips to the blind. Moving feed and deer is a breeze in the bed with a payload capacity of 1,000 pounds.

“My larger frame fits well in this new midsized UTV with a very comfortable cab,” said Lone Star Outdoor News founder David J. Sams. “The 30 HP EFI motor has plenty of power and if you need speed, I ran it up to 45 mph. It has good control at high and low speeds and the turning radius is acceptable.”

The suspension in the ETX makes moving around the ranch much less bumpy than in your truck.

“You can cruise about twice as fast,” Sams said. “And we have been getting about two to three times the gas mileage as in our trucks.”

The new, electric fuel injection technology should remove the ethanol-containing fuel issues that occur in carbureted engines — but it will take many more hours to know for sure. During the break-in period, the bushing seals were a bit squeaky.

“That seems to have settled in with the some lubrication from the South Texas dust,” Sams said.

The 4-stroke, single cylinder, liquid-cooled engine is fueled by a 9-gallon fuel tank, and the on-demand, 4WD option helps in wet conditions, or, for our uses, dry conditions where the sandy soil slows non-4WD pickups to a crawl — or a complete stop. The tilt cargo bed is favorite feature, especially after you return to camp.

“Washing out the blood is easy — the ETX has transported many animals back to headquarters already,” Sams said.

The biggest problem is when more than one pair of hunters is at the ranch at the same time.

“Everyone wants to take it out hunting,” Sams said.

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The all-new LaRue MBT-2S Trigger

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n a world of instantly M.I.M. (metal injection molding) cast/stamped rifle and pistol components, LaRue Tactical threw on the brakes, slowed to a walk, and built 2-stage triggers out of solid S7 tool steel plates. The MBT-2S triggers are meticulously built in-house in Texas by LaRue’s staff toolmakers, without a stopwatch in sight.

Without question, LaRue is particular about accuracy. Gun enthusiasts know that one of the smartest improvements an AR-owner can do to their rifle is a precision trigger upgrade. And everyone also knows that LaRue Tactical has a track record of doing things right.

The LaRue MBT-2S was purposefully designed and manufactured to render the greatest benefits from our legendary line of accurate rifles. The MBT-2S can also replace the stock trigger on any mil-spec AR lower receiver.

Sparing no expense, all major components are precision-machined from S7 Tool Steel.

The result of this extra effort is a glass-smooth, hyper-consistent trigger that will satisfy even the most scrupulous competition shooter, but also be overly rugged for the hunt or the battlefield.

The MBT-2S breaks crisply at 4.5 lbs (2.5-lb. first stage, 2-lb. second stage) and has a smooth and positive reset.

LaRue Tactical was formed in 1980 by owner Mark LaRue of Leander. LaRue Tactical is known worldwide for its hyper-accurate 7.62mm and 5.56mm rifle systems and sniper targets, along with Stealth Uppers and Lowers, parts and accessories, optics, mounts, range accessories, targets and survival gear, all available at LaRue.com.

LaRue’s motto and guarantee tell the story. “The dead center of precision” motto is backed up by an even better guarantee policy.

“Our strong point is our guarantee — ‘If you ain’t happy, then we ain’t happy,’ LaRue said. “This ‘Lifetime’ guarantee means as long as I’m alive you can return any defective LaRue Tactical manufactured part for a full refund or exchange.”

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What is Lochow Ranch Pond and Lake Management?

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ochow Ranch is a leader in private lake management catering to the goals of our valued customers. Lochow Ranch Pond and Lake Management employs experts in fisheries management who have managed more than 5,000 private ponds. These professionals are highly qualified to help accomplish your goals for your existing lake or to bring the dream of a private lake from the drawing board to fruition. A number of management services are offered to customers, from do-it-yourself maintenance guidelines to water testing, vegetation control, habitat enhancement, fish stocking, population surveys, fish harvesting and aesthetic enhancements. Lochow Ranch delivers professional pond and lake management services to all ofTexas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.

A fish is a fish is a fish, right?

Wrong. Much like deer management, genetics play a strong role in the growth potential of your fish. Lochow is an industry leader in growing trophy bass by supplying the highest quality genetics and the healthiest fish available, coupled with sound management practices. If your goal is to grow the largest bass possible, Lochow Ranch has the fish and the answer.

If your goals are a lake providing a high catch rate with easy fishing for guests and kids or even yourself, we have fish available to provide immediate fishing success with little management needed. Whatever the end goal might be, Lochow Ranch has the fish for you.

How is Lochow Ranch different?

We pride ourselves on establishing a strong long-term working relationship with our customers. As we learn the goals and desires of the customer we can develop a plan that will best serve that client. Since lakes are in constant flux, continued communication allows our customers to understand what is happening in the life of their lake. Lochow Ranch offers turnkey service from lake construction to monthly management with each stage offering the highest quality work in the business.

Whether, large or small, at Lochow Ranch, we believe you should “Build it, Fish it, Love it.�

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Let your moment live to tell the story Fine taxidermy from a family business

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We invite you to stop by our showroom at 11030 Jones Road West in Houston. We will be glad to show all the mounting options to meet your needs. B&B Taxidermy is always looking for new ways to mount your trophies and preserve that lifetime of memories.

Mike started hunting when he was 5 years old. He loved animals and everything about them. He took his first class of taxidermy with Kent Betts in 1979, in Ag Resource at Cy Creek High School. And that did it — he was hooked.

Mike continued hanging around a local taxidermist shop and helping with anything that they would let him do. He just seemed to be a natural for taxidermy. He studied the animals in the wild and knew what they should look like when mounted. In 1983, Mike started his own taxidermy business along with his good friend Leonard Bayer (the other B). Leonard was an avid hunter and had gone to Africa at least once a year.

B & B has grown since its humble beginnings and now has grown into a thriving business that has a father-son component. In 2011, Mike’s son, Frank Baird Jr., joined B&B full-time after working at the shop since he was a preteen.

Mike now takes his clients and family overseas, hunts yearly, as well as doing lots of local deer and bird hunting.

Mike still has that love for the animals, which shows in every mount that goes out the doors of B & B Taxidermy.

Trophy Rooms by B&B Taxidermy can offer an exceptional look to your home or business. Mike Baird and staff excel at creating visually stunning taxidermy trophy rooms in the space you have available.

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Interested in buying or selling a ranch?

Think Ranch Investments

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ince its beginning in 1982, Ranch Investments has emerged as one of the leading ranch brokerage firms in the state of Texas. Historic sales of 1.4 million acres totalling nearly $1 billion has established our prominent place in the market. Initially based in Austin, the primary marketing efforts were focused in the six counties surrounding Austin and the South Texas Brush Country. However, during the past 10 years, brokers and agent representatives have been added in 12 locations allowing us to better serve the entire state of Texas.

The founder, Kenneth O’Meara, developed a concept that brought together a team of associates with varied backgrounds in farming, ranching and land ownership. Our associates have extensive knowledge in wildlife management and commercial hunting, oil and gas production, row crop and irrigated farming, equine centers, cow, calf and feeder operations as well as real estate development. This enables us to best serve buyers and sellers with their transactions in the most efficient and professional manner.

In 2008, John Ed Stepan took over the helm at Ranch Investments and manages the daily operations of the firm. Along with his expert staff, he coordinates print media and Internet marketing, works alongside his team of associates to assist them in any way and works directly with clients. As a Life Member of the Dallas Safari Club, John Ed has supported numerous wildlife conservation efforts over the years. His background is varied and unique including International Hunting Consultant, Game Ranch Development, Commercial Hunting Operations, Rural Land Development, Commercial Real Estate and Mineral Production. These diversified talents brought a new dimension to Ranch Investments.

Adhering to its roots, Ranch Investments is actively engaged in the marketing and acquisition of working farms and ranches. However, since 2008 a new set of benefits have become available to our customers.

With our network of accountants, attorneys, qualified intermediaries (for 1031 Exchanges) and real estate brokers we have the team of professionals to assist you in the sale of your property and the reinvestment of the proceeds. Many times we encounter sellers who own property of significant value that has been in the family many years.

This generally results in a low cost basis and the tax implications can be significant.

We work with each client to develop a strategy such as utilizing the 1031 Exchange to reinvest the proceeds tax deferred into income-producing properties.

On the opposite end of the spectrum is the first-time landowner, whether someone seeking a weekend getaway or a working land investment. We carefully listen to our clients’ objectives, develop a plan and locate the ideal property.

Moving forward after the purchase, we offer a full range of consulting services in ranch development for maximum enjoyment and utilization. Our expert team will assist you in taking an undeveloped piece of property and building lakes, roads, game fences, barns, houses, lodges and runways. Furthermore, utilizing our network of wildlife biologists, we will develop a plan for the propagation of native and exotic game, migratory and upland game birds.

For more than 32 years, Ranch Investments has been trusted by families, foundations, corporations and trusts to represent them in their rural real estate transactions. Our reputation is based on honesty and integrity, so you may rest assured that Ranch Investments will always be by your side. When contemplating your next rural land transaction, think Ranch Investments. It is an honor to serve our clients, so please contact us for the service you deserve.

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oncealed Carry Permit holders are ready to use force in self-defense to protect themselves and their families. They may not be ready, though, for what follows in the form of administrative, criminal or civil actions.

Two of the founders of CCW Safe experienced just that, suits filed in federal courts over the proper self-defense use of force.

Founded in 2011, CCW Safe was formed by former law enforcement officers and attorneys to cover the administrative, criminal and civil actions stemming from a self-defense use of force, and to do so with no out-of-pocket expenses from its members and no caps or limits on services provided.

CCW Safe is a legal service membership plan (not an insurance product) that was designed for CCW permit/license holders and law enforcement officers. The member pays a flat yearly fee and enters into a legal agreement with the company to take care of most of the expenses (attorneys fees, investigators and expert witness cost) associated with the cost following a critical self-defense incident.

If you are involved in a self-defense use of force incident where you have to defend the life of yourself or another, CCW Safe will select and pay for attorneys, expert witnesses and investigators. This will cover the criminal proceedings, the civil proceedings and administrative action taken by the state against your permit/license ONLY following the use of force.

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James D. Julia March 2015 Firearms Auction to feature the iconic Elmer Keith Estate Collection

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ver the course of the last several years, the auction firm of James D. Julia has regularly conducted the highest grossing firearms sales events in history. This accomplishment has been realized not by selling the most firearms at any given time, but rather by offering the most exclusive, important and expensive firearms in the world, twice each year. Julia’s is now widely regarded as the world leader in the sale of investment grade goods and is the preferred resource for buyers and sellers alike. In recent years, the roll call of Private, Estate and Institutional collections being offered reads like a Who’s Who from the firearms universe. These sales are anticipated and followed by an international audience of collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts.

James D. Julia’s March 15-17, 2015 firearms auction is shaping up to be an event for the ages, and will be the focus of those passionate about firearms and firearms history. A highly anticipated grouping of firearms and accessories from the iconic Elmer Keith Estate Collection will be a featured component of the sale. Many of these items have been on display at the Elmer Keith Museum housed inside Cabela’s Boise, Idaho retail showroom. All items in the collection have remained in the possession of the Keith family since Elmer’s passing in 1984.

To most firearms aficionados, Elmer Keith needs no introduction. Keith’s trademarks were his cigars, his 10-gallon Stetson, his outspoken opinions and practical expertise. Elmer became arguably the most famous and prolific gun writer in America over the span of his 60-year career. Even today, his articles and books are widely reprinted with the content being as applicable and fresh as the day they were To most firearms aficionados, Elmer Keith needs no written. During the 1920s and 1930s, Elmer was a rancher and big game guide in Oregon and Idaho with his first articles starting to apintroduction. pear during this time. His first published work was in the American Rifleman in 1924. During World War II, he served as a small arms inspector at the Ogden, Utah, Arsenal and subsequently devoted his full efforts towards writing in the beginning in the ’50s. During his career, he served on the staff of The Outdoorsman, The American Rifleman, Western Sportsman, Guns and Guns and Ammo. Elmer also wrote 10 books, ending with his autobiography, “Hell, I was there!” in 1979.

Keith espoused form and function in his works. An avid big-game hunter stemming from his roots as a Rocky Mountain guide, Elmer was equally proficient with a big-bore revolver, bolt auction, single-shot or double rifle. His collection being offered at Julia’s includes treasures from Keith’s battery of African stopping rifles, highlighted by the legendary “Corbett Tiger Rifle”; the famous Jeffery .450/400, once the principal weapon of famed Tiger hunter Edward James “Jim” Corbett. Also a selection of English Best Quality stopping rifles by Westley Richards and Holland & Holland, Classic Farquarsons and magazine rifles by Hoffman Arms and C-H, along with a host of specialized hunting and target handguns by Smith & Wesson, Ruger and Colt. The prize, though, is Elmer’s much publicized tricked-out and engraved Colt “SAA No.5” in .44 Spl, which Keith called “The Last Word in Fine Sixguns.” This collection represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of history.

Details of this auction may be seen at www.jamesdjulia.com. To consign to this auction or to The late Jim Corbett’s Tiger Rifle — the best quality boxlock .450-400 by W.J. Jeffery & Co. (Elmer Keith receive a catalog, contact them at James D. Julia Auctioneers, 203 Skowhegan Road, FairEstate Coll.). field, ME 04937.

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The big rangy English pointer named Rowdy was making one of his typical sweeps 50 yards ahead of the line of hunters when he locked on to the siren scent of a covey of bobwhite quail and immediately jerked to a stop.

Every muscle in his body taut, Rowdy waited for the other two English pointers, Molly and Freckles, to circle and also come to point on the waist-high Johnson grass and milo next to the mowed strip.

As four hunters — LSON’s Craig Nyhus, Conor Harrison, Mike Hughs and Steve Schwartz, along with guide Dennis Hyde, approached the dogs, Rowdy broke his point, circled to the backside of the covey and slowly moved in again.

“These birds will run on a windy day and he always circles the covey when the other dogs move in,” Hyde said. “He knows they try and run, so he boxes them in.”

Slowly advancing on the trio of dogs, hunters and guide positioned themselves in a line before Hyde released his flushing lab, Jade, to run into the middle of the brush and make the covey rise.

Birds exploded out of the brush, two going left with the wind and another going right and into the stiff breeze.

Shotguns sang and two birds hit the ground, soon to be picked up by Jade.

“I think I shot that one,” Hughs said.

“Nope, I think that was mine,” Schwartz said with a laugh.

The competitive banter lasted the entire hunt.

The scenario was repeated throughout the afternoon when the crew from Lone Star Outdoor News made the 90-minute drive from Dallas to Yantis near Lake Fork and the Hidden Lakes Hunting Lodge.

After arriving at the lodge, a 10,400-square-foot building with eight guest rooms, we were served a country lunch of country-fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and rolls before meeting Hyde and heading out to one of the four main hunting fields on the property to chase birds.

Hidden Lakes raises their own birds, with six flight pens and more than 14,000 bobwhite quail and pheasants on the premises.

After a post-hunt beverage, Hyde delivered our cleaned birds and we headed back to Dallas — cold, tired and happy.

This hunt was purchased by Lone Star Outdoor News at the DSC Crawfish Boil, and was a 100-percent donation by Hidden Lakes Hunting Lodge to DSC.

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Unique western art bronze sculptures from Joshua Tobey

“Nature, in all its wonderful and diverse forms, is my inspiration. My artwork is not a replica, it is an impression of nature’s perfection.”

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second-generation sculptor, Joshua Tobey lives in Loveland, Colorado where artistic and outdoor inspiration surrounds him.

His work has become increasingly prevalent throughout the country and internationally. At 37 years old, he is firmly established in the Western art world, creating bronze sculptures of wildlife featuring a contemporary patina. Renowned for this patina work, Josh combines his love of art and his lifelong passion for the outdoors in his bronze sculpture. Sometimes called whimsical, Josh’s work also has a serious side; it depicts the “interdependence of wildlife and humanity” by revealing aspects of human emotion, experience and culture through wildlife sculpture.

His work ranges in size from miniature to monumental. Josh’s work has been featured in several national magazines, including the cover artist for Wildlife Art. Tobey shows his work annually at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, The Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma, The Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody, Wyoming, the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, as well as five major national galleries. Recently, he was the featured artist at the 2014 Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival.

Other honors include assisting his father, Gene Tobey, on more than 12 monuments, one of them for Baylor University — a 16-foot bronze bear titled “The Hand of Man,” three major works in the collection of Raymond James Financial art collection in St. Petersburg, Florida and public works in the collections of Na ‘Aina Kai Botanical Gardens and Sculpture Park in Kauai, Hawaii.

Tobey also sculpted three monuments at his alma mater, Western State University in Gunnison, Colorado, and monuments at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado and Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona.

Tobey became an elected member of the National Sculpture Society in 2012 and currently serves as a board member of the Artist Charitable Fund, a nonprofit organization.

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Investing, collecting or hunting, Rock Island has your next firearm

here are a lot of guns out there, and they come in a seemingly endless list of manufacturers, genres, eras and uses. While concealed carry arms and modern semi-automatic rifles seem to be the hot topic of the day, tens of thousands of firearm owners have interests in other areas: military arms both foreign and domestic, guns from America’s Old West, antiques, firearms that shaped history and those used by master craftsmen as a canvas of wood and steel.

The reasons for owning, using, and loving them generally boils down to these three variables — practical use, collecting and investment. Practical use covers everyone from target shooters and concealed carriers to those dreaming of their next big hunting trip.

Collectors and investors, while generally less focused on practical use, are just as passionate and can be even more demanding of the firearms they seek. They add to their ranks every day.

Over the last 15 years, antique and collectible firearms have demonstrated that they not only retain their value, but outperform traditional portfolio holdings such as bonds, stocks, CDs and treasury bills. Similar to other collectibles such as classic cars, coins and sports memorabilia, collector and investment grade firearms possess an intrinsic value based on their limited supply. Add a renewed interest in antique and collectible firearms as many historical, rare and high-condition guns are disappearing into private collections or the

vaults of museums across the country.

Since you are attending the Dallas Safari Club Convention, your interests are in a special position to blend those three key reasons for collecting. Big game hunters often prefer high quality, large-caliber hunting rifles in their pursuits.

After all, miles from civilization is no place to be lugging around excess weight or worse, to suffer a malfunction when the perfect shot or danger arises. Those who manufacture these guns find a great deal of pride in the craftsmanship and responsibility their work entails. Arms that possess this high quality tend to hold or even increase in value over time, immediately lending themselves to both practical use and investment.

It doesn’t take much imagination to envision a scenario where someone, enamored with their own hunting piece, then decides to purchase another — maybe in a caliber made special to them by their father, or perhaps one of historical interest like the .405 “Teddy Roosevelt” caliber — and with that decision high-end sporting arms easily find themselves in the third reason for ownership: collecting.

Whether you own your rifles, shotguns, or even handguns for one or all of these three reasons, Rock Island Auction Company would be proud to assist you in finding your next firearm. Whether it’s your everyday carry pistol, the rifle you use to knock down sheep on the next ridge or the fowling piece you bring to walk for pheasants, we will have it. If you are looking for any of the world’s top manufacturers such as Purdey, Holland & Holland, John Dickson, Blaser, Krieghoff, Browning or others, we will have it. If you are rounding out your collection, looking for an unusual caliber, or seeking a rare variation, we will have it. Best of all, if you are seeking to make a tangible investment in something other than paper in a bank or numbers on a computer screen, we will have that too. And if for some reason, we do not have what you are looking for in our next auction, we will look for it and personally notify you when we do. We sell 20,000-25,000 firearms each year.

Give us a call and allow us the privilege of finding your next shooter, investment or piece of your collection.

Rock Island Auction Company is the world’s #1 auction company for firearms, bladed weapons, and militaria. Founded in 1993 by its current Owner and President Patrick Hogan, RIAC continues to set records for sales and to lead the industry with its extensive and beautiful marketing efforts.

Their 86,000 facility hosts eight auctions each year. They actively seek consignments, be it a single item or a collection of hundreds, a $1,000 or a $1 million item.

Rock Island Auction Company (800) 238-8022 rockislandauction.com Booth 2309

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The future of long-range: Monarch 7 Riflescope with Custom XR Turrets

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Long-range shooters need a clear and crisp sight picture, an enhanced field of view and instant and repeatable control over the trajectory of every shot. The Nikon MONARCH 7 meets these shooters’ needs, and more.

MONARCH 7 riflescopes feature one-piece 30mm main body tubes and a glass-etched BDC reticle, plus the Custom XR Turret package — so you have the option to either dial-in your distance on the crosshair, or to utilize the holdover points on the BDC reticle.

Custom Engraved Turret to Match Your Load The Custom XR Turret package allows you to custom match the distances inscribed on the elevation dial to the specific ballistics of your load and environmental conditions. As a result, you can dial-in your exact shooting range and hold your crosshair directly on your target for every shot. A redemption voucher for your custom package comes with each riflescope.

BDC Reticle The various aiming points built into the BDC reticle can be utilized with Nikon’s Spot On Ballistic Match Technology to give you exact aiming points at various yardages. Take the guesswork out of figuring elevation and bullet-drop compensation.

Rugged, One-Piece 30mm Main Body Tube Engineered for minimum weight and maximum strength and durability, Nikon builds these scopes from aircraft grade aluminum alloy and utilizes larger internal lenses for maximum resolution. Larger tubes allow for the best resolution, wider windage and elevation travel and superior low-light performance.

Spot On Ballistic Match Technology Like all of Nikon’s riflescopes, the MONARCH 7 series is optimized for use with Nikon Spot On Ballistic Match Technology. Spot On allows you to discover all of the exact aiming points on your scope’s reticle at various yardages for your specific ammunition and load.

Lifetime Warranty Nikon riflescopes are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. If any Nikon riflescope is found to have defects in workmanship or materials, we will, at our option, repair or replace it at no charge.

The MONARCH 7 series includes a quick focus eyepiece to all the shooter to instantly bring the reticle into sharp focus, and all are waterproof, fogproof and shockproof.

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No online hassle for firearms, ammo at WebyShops

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ebyshops is your premier outfitter for firearms, ammunition and gear in the Dallas/ Ft. Worth area. Centrally located at 805 Avenue H E, #501 in Arlington, just north of the intersection of Hwy 30 and 360 within a stone’s throw from the Dallas Cowboys stadium, we have an extensive selection of items on hand at our expansive showroom.

Serious hunters will be impressed by our vast in-stock collection of SITKA apparel, and it is the largest selection of SITKA GEAR to be found in all of Texas. Firearm collectors will feel right at home with all the premium brands present like Daniel Defense, Ruger, Beretta, FNH, Glock, Colt, Remington, Springfield, Smith & Wesson, Browning and Mossberg. And let’s not forget ammunition.

We have 99 percent of ammo calibers in stock at all times at prices often better than the big box stores.

In addition to guns and ammo, you’ll also find everything you need to improve your chosen shooting sport — like riflescopes, reflex sights, red dot sights, scope mounts and riflescope accessories. We carry all the top optics brands like EOTech, Vortex, Leupold, Nikon, Trijicon, Pride Fowler Industries and Zeiss.

If you’re a tactical enthusiast, our showroom has you covered as well with brands like Magpul, Blackhawk, Bravo Company, Mission First Tactical, and Surefire.

Need concealed carry? We have holsters from such brands as Galco, Safariland, BladeTech, DeSantis and Crossbreed to name a few.

If you don’t have a chance to visit us at our Arlington location, we encourage you to visit our website at: www.Webyshops. com. We stock and ship more than 12,000 unique items, and we have real-time access to an additional 300,000 items to make every outing or trip unforgettable.

Looking for a rare product or part? Call or email our knowledgeable customer service folks and we’ll track one down. Think of us as an auto parts store of shooting sports. You have a need? We fill it. Ordered something on Gun Broker and need to pick it up? Our transfer fee is only $20 and we will waive it if your purchase of additional products from us exceeds $100 or more.

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you can pick it up at our store for no additional charge.

Most importantly, we are committed to the preservation of the firearm and hunting culture. As major retailers like Amazon and eBay retreat from shooting sports, we have made it our mission to fill in the gap and deliver an unforgettable product experience from purchase to usage. Think of us as “The Amazon of Shooting Sports that is powered by the Second Amendment.”

In 2015, we will be launching two new sites: 1800GunsAndAmmo.com and 1800Gear.com. We are working hard to create an alternative free from the unreasonable practices of Google and Amazon when it comes to online firearm-related products, and as they discourage the sale of firearms, ammunition and related accessories, 1800GunsAndAmmo.com will carry all products, period. 1800Gear.com will have everything else outdoor, such as running, skiing and fishing products, so you can enrich your adventures in the wild places you love.

We welcome you to come meet with us and talk everything hunting, shooting and outdoors at the Dallas Safari Club Convention showroom in booth 521/522. We’ll have a good sampling of the products we carry available for immediate purchase.

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here is a lot more to Shiner, Texas, than just making beer. Texas Precious Metals, headquartered in Shiner, was founded in 2010 as a precious metals wholesaler and quickly expanded into the retail market, doing $175 million in business in 2014. The company is recognized by the United States Mint as a national bullion dealer and a market maker for the U.S. Mint, Canadian Mint, and the Perth Mint of Australia, and was recently awarded the distinction of being the #1 Fastest Growing Aggie-owned Company in the world by Texas A&M University.

For Texas Precious Metals (texmetals.com), the company mission is service and “Doing Business the Texas Way.” The company only sells products it has in stock and guarantees shipment no later than three business days from receipt of payment via UPS overnight delivery. This service commitment is unparalleled in the industry.

“We understand that people investing in precious metals may be sending us their life savings, so we designed our supply chain for speed and customer reassurance,” said Tarek Saab, chief operating officer and cofounder of Texas Precious Metals LLC, and a finalist on the fifth season of the NBC reality show The Apprentice. “Today, the industry’s average delivery time, from when the customer wires the funds to delivery of the package, is normally six to 12 weeks, which is incredibly frustrating to the customer. It holds the customer’s funds at risk and makes the buyer very vulnerable.”

Texas Precious Metals has changed that model of business, said CEO Jason Kaspar.

“From receipt of the customer’s funds via bank wire to delivery of these high-value goods, the process takes no more than three days,” he said. “This is one of the reasons we migrated from using ground shipping to using UPS Next Day Air. Using an effective, quick and secure method of delivery is a priority.”

By using advanced tracking technology, customers are comforted in knowing that their highly anticipated and valuable shipments are safely on their way.

“We are a service-based business; we do not have salespeople,” Saab explained. “We never want our customers to feel they were coerced into their buying decisions.”

Among other innovations, the company introduced the .9999 fine “Texas Silver Round” in 2013, and has since sold more than 1.1 million of these rounds into circulation. The 2015 design features an iconic white-tailed deer, designed by acclaimed artist Heidi Wastweet. Last year, the Perth Mint of Australia partnered with Texas Precious Metals to produce a half-ounce energy-themed silver coin, a design that was approved by Australia’s parliament.

The future is bright for the bullion company.

“Working in a field you love is something everyone hopes they can do. But being able to transform an industry is the fulfillment of a dream,” Saab said. “In the four short years Texas Precious Metals has been in existence, we’ve changed how customers buy precious metals. We’re seeing the impact in our client relationships and our explosive growth.”

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