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South Georgia’s premier quail hunting plantation Pine Hill Plantation provides ultimate in wild quail experience magine riding on a mule-drawn wagon or on horseback watching top-quality quail dogs work the longleaf pine timber of southern Georgia, waiting for their sudden stop when they wind a covey of wild bobwhites. For most quail hunters, it is merely a dream. But that dream becomes reality at Pine Hill Plantation, south Georgia’s ﬁnest quail hunting destination. If quail hunting is anything, it is driven by tradition. Quail hunting from horseback is as deeply embedded in the southern plantation psyche as grits and cornbread, and the muledrawn wagon is an iconic symbol of the grand plantation quail hunting social experience. For quail hunters, the pursuit of a revered little bird permeates every aspect of the lifestyle of those who pursue it. Pine Hill Plantation preserves that lifestyle with no compromise. Short of owning your own plantation or being invited to a private plantation, there are few places where quail hunters can experience the lifestyle that has enthralled wingshooters for two centuries. “It’s vintage Georgia quail hunting,” said Pine Hill’s owner, Doug Coe. “We run it a lot like a private plantation. In the commercial hunting world, hunting from a mule-drawn wagon or on horseback is all but gone — you only ﬁnd this type of hunting at a private plantation.” Pine Hill Plantation changes that, with style and service. From private plantation lodges providing the ultimate in luxury and privacy to a private house staff, groups will experience authentic Georgia quail hunting at it best. “Groups of four or more have their own private lodge,” Coe said, “and the same house staff and huntmaster for the duration of their stay.” All meals will be served in your private dining room where you will experience the exquisite country gourmet food served by the talented staff. “It’s high-touch personal service — you’ll know the names of the staff and they’ll know yours — it’s very much like a private plantation,” Coe said. And then there are the birds — wild birds, no less. “We have some of the best habitat in Georgia, with 6,000 acres of longleaf pine timber with wiregrass understory,” Coe said. “It’s the same native habitat that the quail had before the white man got here and began clearing timber for farming. “We have great wild quail populations and a lot of lively action. We have to hunt the birds; we don’t know where they are from day to day.” Quail hunting parties are normally four shooters per wagon to

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guests will experience first-class luxury. The Pine Hill Manor Lodge, the grandest of the luxury lodges, accommodates up to 12 persons and is equipped with all of the amenities of home, offering a luxurious master suite, cigar/ gun room with fireplace, a large comfortable great room, two private dining rooms and guest rooms with private bathrooms. The Quail Covey Lodge has many of the same features of Pine Hill Manor, but on a cozier scale of a first-class cottage. Beautiful heart pine floors greet you as

you enter. A master suite, a cigar/ gun room with fireplace, a large comfortable great room, a private dining room and guest rooms will allow you to relax and enjoy this exceptional Georgia hunting experience. Quail Covey Lodge can accommodate up to 10 persons. And then there is the food. Fresh vegetables, cut-to-order steaks and quail from the mesquite grill or fried in an iron skillet are a few main evening courses, served by your private staff. Pecan pie and berry cobblers are just two favorite deserts. And guests may customize their meals to their personal tastes by selecting in advance from the à la carte menu. Guests wake up to the smell of fresh coffee brewing, bacon frying in a cast iron skillet, homemade biscuits in the oven with Pine Hill’s famous Mayhaw jelly and grits and eggs served just the way they like them. The authentic hunts, first-class lodging, excellent food and hightouch personal service have not gone unnoticed. Pine Hill Plantation is one of only five wingshooting venues in North America to be inducted in the Beretta Trident Program and has earned a coveted Two Trident rating which places it in the upper 3 percent of all wingshooting venues. Pine Hill Plantation is the only Orvisendorsed wingshooting facility that provides guided bobwhite quail hunting exclusively from mule-drawn wagon and horseback and was a 2011 nominee for Orvis Wingshooting Lodge of the year. This hidden treasure is the perfect place to build lasting customer relations or enjoy time with family and friends in a hunting experience like it has been done on private plantations for more than 150 years. Contact Pine Hill Plantation at (229) 758-2464, reservations@ pinehillplantation.com or visit www.pinehillplantation.com. And stop by Pine Hill’s booth at the Dallas Safari Club Convention, booth number QU5 in the Quail Coalition area (next to the Food Court in Hall C).

Pine Hill Plantation (229) 758-2464 www.PineHillPlantation.com Booth QU5 provide personal attention and to gear the bird hunt to your desires. Three experienced guides (a huntmaster, a dog handler and wagon master) will accompany your party and work our proven pointers, setters and retrievers to help you ﬁnd the quail. A dog kennel of more than 30 pointers and setters with exceptional bloodlines will earn your respect as they run their courses. The labs off the wagon will retrieve the quail from where you drop them and ﬂush coveys in any thick cover. When groups of friends and guests go out for the day in search of quail, there is a lot of ground to

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cover — the need for fresh dogs, lunch in the field, refreshments — all of which is traditionally borne by horse and mule. The huntmaster is in the lead watching for the point, the big mule-drawn wagon jangling along behind, and fresh dogs wait in the wagon’s dog boxes while the more comfortminded plantation guests enjoy the social aspects of the hunt from the padded wagon seats. They aren’t often sitting for long, though, as the hunters will witness plenty of covey rise shooting opportunities and hard-flying bobwhites. Before and after the hunts, Dallas Safari Club 2012 Convention & Sporting Expo • Official Day Program

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Stealth Night Hawk ‘Hybrid’ A true utility vehicle ith virtually unlimited range in near silence, shift-on-the-fly four-wheel drive and the ability to run power tools and accessories through its portable power station, the Stealth Night Hawk “Hybrid” is the go-to utility vehicle for the ranch, hunting lease or nearly any other activity one can undertake. Combining style and versatility, highlights of the Hybrid not found on any other vehicle include: • An electric-powered vehicle equipped with on-the-fly charging using the Stealth Hybrid technology • Shift-on-the-fly four-wheel drive • Two on-demand power outlets • On-demand 12-volt outlet • A patented convertible “3-in-1” dump bed with conversion capability for carrying two passengers While the generator runs on 1.5 gallons of gas, the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) creates and supplies current and has been customized for our application. Insulated to provide

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quiet performance (less than 10 0 decibels above ambient noise), the portable power station offers rs the ability to run power tools and accessories with ease. “The Hybrid gives you the mileage, the capabilities and the he on-board converter,” said Stealth lth rep Tyler Mansell. “You can take ke the power tools with you, and thee converter acts like a generator so you can work in the field all day. ay. And A after the work is finished, you can n still go hunting with the benefit of being silent.” t” The drive of the Night Hawk Hybrid is second to none. “The rack-and-pinion steering makes it easy to drive,” Mansell said. “I can drive it with one hand no problem; the women have no trouble driving it even through rough terrain, and it has shift-on-the-fly four-wheel drive if you need it. And it’s smooth, even in rough terrain.” It’s a true utility vehicle without the worries of losing power.

“There is no range anxiety — you aren’t “ inhibited by that. And you can work all day.” inh The drive is smooth, too, even in rough terrain. ter “It doesn’t beat the heck out of you,” Mansell se said. Designed and manufactured in the U.S., the th Hybrid is the most innovative and multifunctional vehicle available. The company’s fu objective was to innovate the highest quality ob and an most versatile vehicle on the market. The goal go of this design was to have the ability to serve all markets to include hunting, indusse trial, tri commercial, estate, agricultural and recreation.

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Montana Watch Company: Handcrafted in America U.S. watch manufacturer revives the fine art of handcrafted watchmaking ince 1998, the Montana Watch Company has been creating custom handcrafted timepieces in the heart of southwest Montana, earning international acclaim and an elite clientele. As the state’s first and only in-house watch manufacturer, the company draws its style and inspiration from the rich American history of watchmaking. Beginning around 1850, American watch manufacturers pioneered the use of automated techniques to produce fine quality watch movements with interchangeable parts. By the mid-1870s a small group of American watch companies had captured the lion’s share of the European and British watch export market and moved ahead to dominate the field. The Montana Watch Company has been handcrafting custom timepieces one at a time in its Livingston, Mont. studio for over 13 years. Machining cases, dials, and custom movement variations, Montana Watch combines timehonored skills with the latest technology and equipment to create timepieces that live up to the standards and value of those from the great American heyday of watch manufacture. Specializing in all styles of fine hand engraving, many of the company’s more distinctive creations have included intricate Bulino wildlife scenes. “Once we incorporated Bulino style engraving the orders increased dramatically from hunters and collectors of high-end firearms,” said Jeffrey Nashan, company owner and founder. “It was at this point that we started being invited to more and more events by hunting and conservation organizations.” The company has raised money for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the NRA & NRA/ILA, and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, as well as Dallas Safari Club and Safari Club International. With the introduction of its more affordable Rocky Mountain Watch line, the company has been able to

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design customized limited editions in series for groups ranging from families to large corporations. The Wildlife Series, for example, took Bulino wildlife designs from master engraver Chris DeCamillis and created a series of watches depicting some of the most popular wild game. “We started the series with a bugling elk for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation,” said Rocky Mountain Watch Vice President Paul Chausse. “It is a very unique timepiece and elk enthusiasts appreciate the attention to detail.” Additionally, Rocky Mountain Watch has introduced its Second Amendment Series, a collection of watches with the key phrase from the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, “the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed,” deeply machined into the bezel. Displaying not only the words, but the actual pen strokes from this historic document, the Sec-

ond Amendment watch has raised money and brought awareness in conjunction with the NRA, the NRA/ILA, and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation. The Second Amendment watch is owned by several notable supporters of wildlife conservation, including NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre, NASCAR great Richard Childress, Col. Oliver North and former president George W. Bush. Carrying on the traditions of American ingenuity and superior craftsmanship, the Montana Watch Company continues the work pioneered by its predecessors more than a century ago.

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ZEISS Dialyt 18-45x65 Field Spotter he new Dialyt Field Spotter from Carl C Zeiss is perfect for any safari. Compact,, lightweight, rugged and extremely portable, rttable, it will allow you to quickly view dangerous gamee such as Cape buffalo at a distance before stalking for a closer shot. The Dialyt is also ideal for plains game hunts and just about any other African outing. The lightweight field spotter, however, was originally designed for European Alpine hunters, which also makes it an attractive option for western hunters here in the U.S. and those hunting in mountainous areas anywhere. This straight, rubber-armored scope with built-in variable eyepiece features premium optics and is fully waterproof and dustproof, unlike draw-tube scopes, and instantly ready for use. Simply position, focus and view within a split second. The Dialyt 18-45x65’s variable eyepiece provides a wide field of view at low magnification and the richness of every detail at long distances using higher magnification. This compact spotter — 15.5 inches

long — also features multilayer coatings, a large lens diameter and high transmission that allows for easy observation at lower magnifications in low-light conditions such as early morning or at dusk. The large magnification range makes it the perfect scope for mountain hunting or for observation in vast, open areas. And it is simple to use: change magnification by turning the eyepiece and focus by turning the objective. The Dialyt 18-45x65 fits easily into a backpack and, if necessary, can be rested on a pack or rock, or leaned against a tree for further stabilization at higher magnification. This spotter also has threads for a tripod mount if hunters prefer a stable platform for lengthier periods of observation. Sporting magazines have praised the Dialyt. For example, On Target magazine gave it the 2011 Editor’s Choice Award. According to the magazine’s editors, the

Dialyt’s optics “permit the hunter to pick out ﬁne detail, even against confusing backgrounds and in d low-light situations.” lo o The T praise is high esteem, said Michael A. Jensen, vice president of sales and marketing for Carl Zeiss Sports Optics. “We are honored to receive recognition for our innovation and continued efforts to produce top-quality optics that not only meet but exceed hunters’ needs and expectations in the ﬁeld,” Jensen said. “The Dialyt is a great addition to our spotting scope offerings and is the perfect choice for those who need to glass distances quickly while keeping weight to a minimum.” The Dialyt’s light metal body — 2.6 pounds — and rubber-armored exterior make it noise absorbent, rugged, reliable and easy to handle, even in extremely low temperatures. It comes with a wide, comfortable carrying strap that attaches to the caps of the objective lens and eyepiece for easy transport and optimal protection. Powerful performance at an attractive price! MSRP: $1,299.99.

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Ruger Big-Game Rifles Pack a Punch

erious rifles in serious calibers are available from Sturm, Ruger and Co., Inc. without the prices that make many hunters flinch before they shoot. If big-game hunts demanding big bore rifles are in your future, the Ruger “African” and “Alaskan” rifles are the answers. These Hawkeye rifles are chambered in .375 Ruger and .416 Ruger. These cartridges, co-developed with Hornady Manufacturing, perfectly fit the Ruger standard length action, the same one used for .270 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield. The rifles feature windage adjustable shallow “V” notch rear sights and large white bead front sights for instant sight alignment. They also are delivered with Ruger’s patented scope rings, allowing the shooter

to choose which optics to install on the integral mounts. The M77 Hawkeye “African,” in .375 Ruger features a 23-inch blued barrel and checkered walnut stock. A left-handed “African” model is also available. The shorter-barreled “Alaskan” riﬂe is the perfect gun where quick handling and hard-hitting cartridges are needed. The M77 Hawkeye “Alaskan” chambered in .375 Ruger and .416 Ruger features a handy 20-inch barrel and a Hogue® OverMolded™ synthetic stock. OverMolding, a patented process, provides the ultimate in a comfortable, non-slip, cobblestone texture that is durable and extremely quiet. The state-ofthe-art elastomer material used on Hogue stocks will not harden with age and is virtually impervious to all oils and solvents found around ﬁrearms, providing years

of dependable service. Ruger also offers both single-shot No. 1 and M77MKII Magnum rifles in .375 H&H Magnum, .416 Rigby and .458 Lott. The classic No. 1 Tropical rifle is also available in .405 Winchester, .45-70 Government and .458 Winchester and the recently added 9.3X74R. The one-piece bolt of Ruger M77MKII Magnum rifles features a non-rotating Mauser-type controlled-feed extractor, the most positive feeding and extraction system ever invented. The fixed-blade-type ejector positively ejects the empty cases as the bolt is moved fully forward. All M77 MKII Magnum rifles also feature folding leaf express rear sights and a barrel mounted sling swivel. To learn more about the full line of Ruger big game rifles, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/ Ruger.

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Trijicon RMR — The Hunter’s Perfect Solution for Non-Magnified Aiming

rijicon’s supremely dependable RMR (Ruggedized Miniature Reflex) optic may quite possibly be the perfect non-magnified aiming system for hunters of virtually any discipline. Weighing in at a mere 1.2 ounces, the RMR provides hunters with fast and accurate both-eyes-open shooting without the excess bulk and weight of larger red-dot optics. VERSATILITY Cape buffalo with a fine double, predators with an AR, spring gobblers with shotgun or big woods whitetails with a lever gun: The possibilities are endless! Regardless of your prey, the RMR provides speed and clarity for instant target acquisition without the potential focusing issues associated with open sights. Did we mention handguns and muzzleloaders, slug guns and archery? The versatility of the RMR is continually evolving. RUGGED PERFORMANCE Trijicon RMRs have been tested and proven on the most demanding environments on earth by U.S. Special Operations, law enforcement officers and hunters of dangerous game. Available in three models — the Adjustable LED, DualIlluminated (battery-free) and LED — all RMR units are housed in an aircraft-grade aluminum chassis and tested to military standards, so they can handle the recoil of even the largest caliber. The RMR aim-

ing dot is precise and visible in any light. Audible click adjustments quickly zero to point of impact, and its CR2032 lithium battery lasts up to two years in the LED version and up to four years in the Adjustable LED model at mid-setting. The RMR attaches to most platforms via weaver-style or Picatinny rail and by the company’s new specially-designed custom rifle adaptor mounts. These mounts are available for the most popular double rifles including Sako, Blaser, and a variety of rifles with ribs measuring 11-12mm and 14-16mm. RMR adaptor mounts are also available in versatile quick release and gunsmith-ready configurations. GO TACTICAL The secret is out! Many hunters have taken a note from the tactical operator’s playbook by combining an RMR with their traditional riflescope. This combo provides magnified precision aiming with unbeatable point-and-shoot capabilities when needed. Trijicon offers a specially designed 45-degree, Picatinny-style mount that simply attaches to your existing scope rail. As an added bonus, this quick-detach mount allows the user to switch their RMR to other platforms in a matter of seconds. For more information on Trijicon’s RMR optic, mounting options and the complete array of Brilliant Aiming Solutions for the hunting, shooting, military and law enforcement markets, contact Trijicon, Inc.

Booth 71 7133 71 37 4 Trijicon Inc. (248) 960-7700 www.Trijicon.com Booth 1130-1231

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Yamaha Outdoors Supports Dallas Safari Club ‘Assembled in U.S.A. Grizzly Giveaway’ raising funds for HAVA and Feed the Children

amaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., the manufacturer of ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles including the Grizzly 700 ATV, is proud to participate in Dallas Safari Club’s annual event and be a part of the outdoors community in general. Yamaha, through its relationships with organizations such as the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Buckmasters, National Wild Turkey Federation, SCI, and National Hunting and Fishing Day, among others, is a continued supporter of conservation efforts for outdoor enthusiasts and is more involved in the outdoors than any other motorsports manufacturer. Not only does Yamaha support critical outdoors conservation programs, but it also runs its own program — the Yamaha OHV Access Initiative — which has granted nearly $2 million toward supporting safe, responsible riding and open, sustainable riding areas since 2008. Yamaha’s support of the outdoors doesn’t stop with conservation groups. It is also a founding and sustaining partner of Honored American Veterans Aﬁeld (HAVA) — a nonproﬁt designed to aid the healing and reintegration of disabled combat veterans back into normal American life through participation in

outdoor events. Just last month, Yamaha was at HAVA’s 4th Annual National Family Day at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio where 150 veterans and their family members gathered to enjoy shooting sports and demonstrations. Also in support of HAVA, Yamaha has launched a fund-raiser called the “Assembled in U.S.A. Grizzly Giveaway.” The sweepstakes, which will ultimately split all money raised between HAVA and Feed the Children, an international organization that provides food and essentials to children in need, promotes a major production transfer for Yamaha. This summer, Yamaha announced that it started bringing more manufacturing to its U.S. factory in Georgia from overseas plants. With this production transfer, all of Yamaha’s 4x4 ATVs are now being assembled in the U.S.A. Yamaha’s bestin-class Grizzly 700 and Grizzly 550 ATVs were the ﬁrst models to move to Georgia for assembly this summer, and in celebration of the transition, Yamaha launched the U.S.A. Grizzly Giveaway. Through the sweepstakes, Yamaha is collecting $5 donations in exchange for an entry to win a new 2012 Grizzly 700 EPS ATV (MSPR $9,749). You can see the big Grizzlies, along with other Yamaha vehicles, and make donations at Yamaha’s booth (109-125) or at www.yamahaoutdoors.com/grizzlyforcharity.

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Jess Alford IV, Zachary Wade co-winners of Colin Caruthers Young Hunter Award hen 19-yearold Jess Alford IV started high school, Wilson Stout, a family friend, made him an offer. “Jess grew up in the Valley and my wife and I have known him since he was born,” Wilson said. “I told him about the pitfalls of this world and I told him if he worked hard and stayed out of trouble, I would take him to Africa.” Jess kept his end of the bargain and was rewarded with a trip to the Dallas Safari Club convention several years ago to walk the aisles and talk with professional hunters. After consulting with Wilson, they decided to go to Namibia with Thormählen & Cochran Safaris. That set in motion a chain of events that eventually led to Jess receiving this year’s Dallas Safari Club Colin Caruthers Young Hunter Award, along with Zachary Wade of Anchorage, Alaska. “It was the summer of 2010 and it was absolutely phenomenal,” Jess said. “I grew up hunting in South Texas, but had never done anything like this.” Jess got his African career started with a warthog. From there, it was off to another camp, where he took a greater kudu and one of the most rare of African trophies — an African wildcat. The ﬁnal camp was in the desert scrub country typical of much of Namibia.

Jess ﬁnished up the safari taking another warthog, a gemsbok, a red hartebeest and a zebra. Jess said he enjoyed learning about another culture, and came away impressed with the people of Namibia. “It was great getting to see another part of the world,” he said. “They aren’t as industrialized as we are, but they have a similar outlook as we do. It made the world seem smaller. I realized how much we take for granted.” Along with being a world hunter, with a trip to Argentina also on his résumé, Jess is an Eagle Scout who has accomplished many civic projects. Jess shares the award with Zachary Wade. The vote was a dead heat based upon each of the young men’s accomplishments and hunting prowess. According to Wade’s dad, Mark, 18-yearold Zachary has hunted deer in the San Angelo area where he grew up before moving to Anchorage. Also an Eagle Scout, Zachary has taken red stag and tahr in New Zealand and Cape buffalo, eland and wildebeest on two African safaris. He has also taken a record Alaskan moose. Along with hunting, the two young men exemplify the spirit of their award with their civic work. “Jess had more civic points than anyone in the history of the club,” Wilson said. “He’s just a wonderful kid, and I am really glad he won it, along with Zachary Wade. We need more young men like them.”

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Heritage Auctions/Greg Martin Auctions

A firearms auction house force to be reckoned with

Leading antique arms & armor auctioneer and world’s third-largest auctioneer joined forces in summer of 2011; Single highest price paid at auction for a single firearm, $977,500, realized for an 1836 Colt Paterson Revolver “Out of maybe 3,000 simis of July 8, 2011, when lar pieces made, with most the assets of Greg likely less than 300 survivMartin Auctions of San ing, this is clearly among Francisco, Calif. — one the very best, and the of the nation’s top aucmarket realized that.” tion houses of antique A pair of Colt revolvarms and related historic ers came in a tie for the memorabilia — were acauction’s second most quired by Heritage Auctions, the world’s valuable lot, both largest collectibles auctioneer and the realizing amazing third-largest auctioneer overall, the market $805,000 prices, and in antique firearms and related memorabilia both also originating changed for the better. in the Cali Collec“The acquisition of our company by tion. The first was Heritage was a natural fit with advantages an exceptional not only for the companies, but for collechistoric, cased, entors looking both to buy and sell,” said Greg graved and presenMartin, a founder of Greg Martin Auctions. tation inscribed “We’ve tapped into Heritage’s greater Colt Model 1861 strength, reach and access to achieve more New Model Navy significant results, while Heritage gained Revolver, from immediate expertise and exposure in the the Colt Co. to arms and armor segment through Greg MarE.W. Parsons, of tin Auctions’ past successes, and the long Adams Express legacy of our team.” Exceptional Co., doubling That harmony was reflected its $400,000on the Heritage side, too, as the historic, cased, plus pre-auction acquisition fit perfectly with the engraved and presentation inscribed estimate, followed company’s steady expansion Colt Model 1861 New by a truly beautiful over the last decade. Model Navy revolver, historic cased Gustave “Arms and armor is a market From the Colt Co. to E.W. ParYoung-engraved and we were looking to enter for sons, of Adams Express Co., Hartford ivory-gripped Colt quite some time,” said Steve Third Model Dragoon Revolver, inscribed ColoIvy, co-founder of Heritage. “With that goal nel P.M. Milliken, which also performed well in mind, this situation is ideal. This associaabove its $500,000-plus pre-auction estimate. tion with Greg Martin allows us to expand our Greg Martin Auctions was founded in 2002 portfolio and product offerings in a key market by Greg Martin, John Gallo and Bernard Osher, segment with a leading company, further enthe same management team that built Butterhancing our presence in the marketplace and fields & Butterfields (now Bonhams & Butterproviding increased opportunities to collect fields) into the world’s largest department of and consign for our valued clients.” antique arms and armor, a position it held for That combination yielded near immediate decades. Greg Martin and staff continue to ofresults when, in late September, 2011, Heritage/ fice in San Francisco. Live firearms auctions will Greg Martin Auctions combined to sell an be conducted at the various Heritage offices in exceptional, rare and fine ivory-gripped Texas, Dallas, New York and Beverly Hills. or Holster Model No. 5, Paterson Revolver, from Heritage Auctions, the third-largest auction the Al Cali Collection, for the jaw-dropping price of $977,500 (including 19.5 percent Buyer’s house in the world, is a $700 million-a-year company, with more than 30 categories. By Premium) as part of the company’s Signature® building a business based on transparency, Arms & Armor Auction in Dallas. The price set a technological advances and unparalleled world record for a single firearm sold at auction. customer service, the company has risen to the “There are certain collectibles that transcend very top in the respective fields where it opergenre, period and form and exist simply as ates. Heritage currently enjoys unchallenged great works of art,” said Greg Martin, President dominance in many of its 30 collecting catof Arms & Armor at Heritage Auctions/Greg egories, including rare coins, currency, comics, Martin Auctions, “and clearly this supremely movie posters, sports memorabilia, illustration beautiful firearm is such a thing. The nearly art, fine guitars and stringed instruments, Civil seven-figure final price realized proves just how War memorabilia and space exploration. great a piece this is, and well worthy of being Heritage Auctions/Greg Martin Auctions’ the world-record holder.” next event will come in April, with a twoThat auction, altogether, realized more than part auction on April 1 — the 2012 April NRA $8 million, with the top four lots of the Cali Col- Firearms for Freedom Auction and the Arms & lection bringing more than $3.277 million. Armor Signature® Auction. Both auctions will The revolver, with a 9-inch barrel and take place in a single day in the first floor aucattached loading lever, is the finest known tion room of Heritage Auctions’ Dallas office at surviving example of Samuel Colt’s first re3500 Maple Ave. volver, produced by the legendary gunsmith in “Collectors of all level and experience are Paterson, N.J., in 1836. welcome to come take part,” said Greg Martin. “This is as desirable as any piece that exists, “We’ll have a great variety of material, from and as desirable as any piece I’ve seen in my antique and classic guns up through high-end more than 40 years of buying and selling the modern sporting guns — something, literally, very best firearms in existence,” said Martin. for everyone.”

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Historic Cased, Gustave Young-Engraved and Ivory-Gripped Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver, Inscribed ‘Colonel P.M. Milliken’

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Greystone Castle named 2011-2012 Orvis Wingshooting Lodge of the Year ince 1995, travelers on I-20 have been wondering what it is they see as they approach the Thurber exit about 70 miles west of Fort Worth. They’ve noticed the big Englishstyle castle that looms atop one of the majestic mesas ... but have still questioned what it is. However, for avid wingshooters and sportsmen across Texas and the rest of the country — they know it’s Greystone Castle Sporting Club. For over 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. Recently, at a ceremony in Key Largo, Fla., Greystone Castle was named the 2011-2012 Orvis Wingshooting Lodge of the Year. “We’ve been an Orvis-endorsed destination for many years,” said John Fredericks, general manager. “This award is the culmination of our dedication to customer service and commitment to the sporting lifestyle. It’s truly an honor to be recognized.” “All Orvis-endorsed lodges are associated with unsurpassed quality, dedication to providing excellent service, and authenticity in the product,” says Brian Long, senior manager of Orvis Sporting Traditions, Orvis. “The Orvis Wingshooting Lodge of the Year award sets a lodge apart from others in the industry. It shows Greystone Castle’s commitment to the sport and to the tradition of hunting.” What’s both unique and compelling about Greystone is that it can be so many

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things to so many different sportsmen. To the upland gunner, large fields of sorghum, millet, and switchgrass 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 6,000 acres that offer some of the best whitetail hunting in the country and more than 40 species of exotic game. For the clay shooter, it’s the great sporting clays and pyramid five-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 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 30 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. 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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‘We have won’ t had been a long 19 days. Nineteen days of sitting in blinds at waterholes, stalking game on foot and waiting at pinch points near salt licks for a 30-yard or less shot on a big gemsbok. I had been beaten every conceivable way a bowhunter could be beaten — small shifts in the wind, full moons, a glint of sunlight on a pair of binoculars, other animals getting in the way, go-away birds, ill-timed coughing fits. You name it, it had cost me a shot at the gemsbok bull I so desperately wanted. It was the final hunting day of a threeweek adventure to celebrate my mother-inlaw’s victory over breast cancer in the summer of 2009 with Holstein Hunting Safaris in Namibia. While the rest of the family were off harvesting wonderful trophies — mountain zebra, gemsbok, warthog, steenbok and a huge 58.5-inch kudu taken by my wife, Katie, I was grinding it out with my bow. I had determined early on in the hunt that I would take a gemsbok with my bow or go home empty-handed. Easy shots had been passed at impala, warthog and blue wildebeest. On the final day, I was sitting in the blind with my young PH when a herd of gemsbok appeared at the edge of the thorn scrub 100 yards in front of the blind. I’d watched gemsbok hang at 100 yards for several hours on a couple of occasions, waiting patiently for the right time to come to the water. This herd and the large bull within it would be my last chance. Finally, one-by-one, they began to come closer. The cows were the first to reach the far side of the water, 35 yards from the blind. The bull was bringing up the rear and for the first time we could tell he was big. In fact, he was the biggest bull we had seen the entire hunt. The bull came to the water and drank directly facing us. As he finished drinking, he turned to his right, presenting a quick

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broadside shot. I was ready when he turned, quickly drawing and settling the correct pin behind his shoulder. He was only broadside for a second or two, but that was enough to draw and send the 100-grain broadhead on its way. The PH shouldered his .375, but I called him off when I saw lung blood spurting from both sides of the bull as he disappeared into the thorns. A quick tracking job and we found the bull within 200 yards of the blind. As I sat admiring the bull and waiting for the truck to come to load him for the triumphant trip to camp, I wrote one sentence in my hunting journal. The line was stolen from James Mellon’s epic book “African Hunter” when he described a great hunt for a 60-inch kudu — “We have won.” The celebration back at camp is best saved for another story. I was mentally worn out, but the satisfaction of taking a 38-inch bull with heavy bases on the ﬁnal day of the hunt still resonates within me. It was an unforgettable hunt on many levels, but to truly hunt an animal on the ground, with archery gear, the correct way, was extremely rewarding. By Conor Harrison

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Directorrs 2009-2012

2010-2013

2011-2014

Dixie Yeatts Stephen Miller John Patterson

Abe Nayfa Karl Evans Rob Salmeron

David J. Sams Chris Hudson Lucy Blachly

Vic ce Presid dents Albert Wolfe, IV Andrew Pratt Bob Scott Celia Scott Dave Price, Jr.

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elcome to the Dallas Safari Club 2012 Out of the Wild Convention and Expo. A record 800 exhibitors are confirmed, a waiting list of 400 more, and an expected crowd of 32,000 tells the tale: The Greatest Hunting Convention on the Planet is the place to be! Attendees will find a 425,000-square-foot exhibit hall that emphasizes quality, variety and hospitality over sheer bulk, according to Ben Carter, DSC executive director. “Our goal is to host the best show of its kind, not necessarily the biggest,” said Carter. “Managing the size metrics of the event. Creating a more welcoming environment. Offering ample choices of good outdoor products and services from around the world. All of this allows more attendees to find hunting adventures, guns, gear and accessories that are perfect for them. And this buying atmosphere, in turn, allows more exhibitors to do well and have a great show.” The overarching goal, of course, is nurturing the event for longhaul success and support for DSC conservation, education and hunter advocacy initiatives. In 2011, DSC spent a record $784,000 on mission-related programs, an increase of more than $100,000 from the previous year. Over the past five years, DSC has granted more than $2.8 million for habitat protection and management, wildlife restoration and research, youth learning programs, and promoting hunter interests and benefits to conservation worldwide.

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Daallas Ecologiicall Foundation 2011 - 2012 Board of Trustees Allen Moore Bill Swisher Stephen Miller Bob Scott

Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer

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Bill Burke Dewey Dalton Janae Chamblee Jim Tolson Jr.

Allen Moore Brooks Puckett Bill Swisher Jerry Mumfrey

George Chamblee Robert Baxter Bob Scott Stephen Miller

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

Do you need a tax deduction? If so, make a donation to the Dallas Ecological Foundation. The DEF primary programs include: Outdoor Adventures Education, Wildlife Conservation Grants. For more information, please contact Allen Moore, Dallas Ecological Foundation Chairman or Scot McClure, DEF Coordinator, scot@dallasecologicalfoundation.org or 972-392-3505.

Daall llas as Safari Clubb Staff taaff ff: Ben F. Carter Terri Nelson Jay Ann Cox, Ph.D Lori Stanford Lynda Rexrode Ben Kimmel Roberta Owens Scot McClure Lea Potter Georgia Cunningham

Executive Director and Publisher Game Trails, Camp Talk Exhibits Manager Editor in Chief and Advertising Manager Auctions Manager Banquet and Registration Manager Events Manager Membership Manager Education Coordinator Executive Administrative Assistant Assistant Manager

Open to the public

Tickets

Location

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

Show Special Membership Package $100

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

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

4-Day Pass $50

www.dallasconventioncenter.com

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

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

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

Rafﬂe prizes Drawing 3 p.m. Sunday, January 8 OUT OF THE WILD

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**Bad Boy Buggie/Shoppa’s Material Handling: XTO Bad Boy Buggie Value: $13,200 Donors: Bad Boy Buggies and Shoppa’s Material Handling Booth: 104

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Your choice of the following: Krieghoff Classic “Big Five” Double Riﬂe in .470 with custommade Americase riﬂe case and 80 rounds of Hornady ammo Value: $14,250 Donors: Krieghoff International, Americase & Alamo Sporting Arms Booths: 905, 208 & 1006

« Ladies Diamond Earrings - 4.5 ct round brilliant cut diamonds, set in 18K white gold mountings Value: $8,995 Donor: Beasley’s Jewelry

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

Lone Star Outdoor News, a publication of Lone Star Outdoor News, LLC, publishes twice a month. A mailed subscription is $30 for 24 issues. Newsstand copies are free, one per person. Copyright 2011 with all rights reserved. Reproduction and/or use of any photographic or written material without written permission by the publisher is prohibited. Subscribers may send address changes to: Lone Star Outdoor News, PO Box 551695, Dallas, TX 75355 or mhughs@ lonestaroutdoornews.com.

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Dream Adventure No. 1: Five-day stag, mountain goat, and Arapawa ram hunt for one hunter and one non-hunter in New Zealand — includes trophy fees Value: $9,200 Donor: Glenroy Hunting

Dream Adventure No. 2: Six-day mule deer/whitetail deer hunt for one hunter in Alberta, Canada — includes trophy fees Value: $5,490 Donor: Lost Creek Outﬁtters

« Dream Adventure No. 3: «

** These items can only be delivered within the continental United States.

OUT OF THE WILD

Dream Adventures

Six-day ﬁshing trip for one angler in Gustavus, Alaska — Booth: 2058 Value: $3,500 Donor: Glacier Bay Eagles Nest Lodge

**Yamaha: Grizzly 550 4x4 EPS Value: $8,699 Donors: Yamaha Motor Corp., USA Booth: 109

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« Zeiss Victory RF 10x45 T Laser Rangeﬁnding Binoculars, 6390 LBJ Freeway, Suite 108 Dallas, Texas 75240-6414 USA (972) 980-9800 • (972) 980-9925 info@biggame.org • www.biggame.org

Carter said, “It’s gratifying to see DSC become a global force for wildlife and wild places, and I believe that’s a growing source of pride for everyone who attends or exhibits at our show.” Exhibitors at the 2012 event will include outfitters and professional hunters from around the world. Gunmakers, optics and gear companies, artists, jewelers, clothiers, furriers and many others from across the outdoor industry also will be there. Daily agendas include seminars on various hunting topics by authorities considered best in their field. Additionally, the many wildlife taxidermy displays throughout the expo hall are always a hit. A highly anticipated new attraction for 2012 is an expo section called “Upland Country” sponsored by Quail Coalition, a Texasbased organization focused on upland bird conservation. Planned highlights include exhibits, dog-training demonstrations, seminars by Dr. Dale Rollins, even special appearances by noted quail enthusiast and 2011 National Hunting and Fishing Day honorary chairman T. Boone Pickens. Daily admission is $20 per person. Multi-day discount packages are available. In the evenings, convention registrants can enjoy gala banquets featuring celebrity speakers, awards, entertainment and auctions for world-class hunts, firearms and more. Most evening events will be held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Dallas, near the convention center. For registration information, visit www.biggame.org, or stop by the registration area at the entrance to the expo.

Zeiss Victory Diavari 16x50 T Scope - Zeiss Victory DiaScope Spotting Scope and Vario Variable Eyepiece 528068 Value: $8,350 Donor: Euro Optics Booth: 117/118

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

« 4-day dove and pigeon hunt for two hunters and two nonhunters in Argentina and CZ Ringneck 12 gauge shotgun with 28 inch barrel. Value: $8,115 Donor: GBH Safaris and McClelland Gun Shop Booths: 2527 / 1627

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

Dream Adventure No. 4: Four- or ﬁve-day whitetail deer hunt for one hunter in Kansas — Booth: 525 Value: $5,500 Donor: The Original Kansas Trophy Whitetails

« Dream Adventure No. 5: Seven-day plains game hunt for two hunters in South Africa — includes $1,500 trophy fee credit per hunter and taxidermy credit ($500 credit for four or less trophies per hunter or $1,000 credit for ﬁve or more trophies per hunter) — Booth: 1758 Value: $9,600 Donor: Adansonia Safaris & Wildlife Images

Dream Adventure No. 6: Five-day black bear hunt and unlimited ﬁshing for one hunter in Quebec, Canada — Booth: 3005 Value: $3,000 Donor: Horseshoe Hill Outﬁtters

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

« DSC PAC Rafﬂe 1:

4-night, 3-day cast and blast (upland birds) for two in Montana

Value: $2,150 Donor: Linehan Outﬁtting Company Booth: 1401

« DSC PAC Rafﬂe 2: Two-day trophy bison bull hunt for one hunter and one non-hunter in New Mexico Value: $5,500 Donor: Harper Cattle Company, L.L.C.

« DSC PAC Rafﬂe 3: Beretta 20-gauge SemiAuto 28-inch barrel shotgun Value: $1,600 Donor: Sierra Outﬁtters Booth: 2617

$1,0 000 – 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 $3,0 $3 000 – 30 Bonus Raffle ticket and choice of any 36 $200 packages

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Show Schedule

Tuesday, Januaary 3

Schedule is accurate as of press time.

Exhibitor Registration & Move In

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Dallas Convention Center

Exhibitor Registration & Move In Exhibitor Welcoming Party & Auction

Dallas Convention Center Eddie Deen’s Ranch

Thurssday, January 5 8:00 am - 10:00 am 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Exhibitor Breakfast Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Silent Auction Open Casual Banquet & Auction The Conklin Award

Hyatt Regency - Marsallis Ballroom Dallas Convention Center Dallas Convention Center Hyatt Regency - Landmark Ballroom

Exhibitor Breakfast Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Seminars Silent Auction Open Ladies Auction & Luncheon Entertainment: The Inside Out Band “Bucks and Bobwhites” Mr. T. Boone Pickens Followed by Book Signing Banquet Registration & Cocktails Dinner, Youth Program & Auction Educator of the Year Award Colin Caruthers Young Hunters Award

Hyatt Regency - Marsallis Ballroom Dallas Convention Center Dallas Convention Center Dallas Convention Center Hyatt Regency - Landmark Ballroom

Friidayy, Jaanuary 6 8:00 am - 10:00 am 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm 7:15 pm - 10:00 pm

DCC, Quail Coalition Ballroom C4 Hyatt Regency - Landmark Ballroom Hyatt Regency - Landmark Ballroom

7:00 am - 9:00 am 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Hyatt Regency - Marsallis Ballroom Exhibitor Breakfast Hyatt Regency - Reunion Ballroom Life Member Breakfast Guest Speaker: Tony Makris, Star of Under Wild Skies

9:00 am - 6:00 pm 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 10:00 am - 11:00 am 10:00 am - 10:30 am 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Dallas Convention Center Registration & Exhibit Halls Open Dallas Convention Center Silent Auction Open “Where Have All the Quail Gone” − Dr. Dale Rollins DCC, Quail Coalition Ballroom C4 DCC Ruger Stage Spirit of Uganda Dance and Drum Performance Dallas Convention Center Seminars DCC Ruger Stage Campﬁre Stories With Larry Weishuhn DCC Ruger Stage Outdoor TV Panel Discussion - Jim Shockey, Craig Boddington and Chris Dorsey DCC Ruger Stage Spirit of Uganda Dance and Drum Performance Dallas Convention Center Silent Auction Closes Hyatt Regency - Landmark Ballroom Banquet Registration & Cocktails Hyatt Regency - Landmark Ballroom Dinner, Peter H. Capstick Hunting Heritage Award, Outstanding Hunting Achievement Award, Program and Auction

11:00 pm - 2:00 am

After Hours Reception Entertainment: The Inside Out Band

Hyatt Regency - Reunion Ballroom

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

Hyatt Regency - Marsallis Ballroom Dallas Convention Center Dallas Convention Center Dallas Convention Center Dallas Convention Center Dallas Convention Center

Sundayy, Januaary 8 8:00 am - 10:00 am 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm 10:00 pm

Room D221 - “African Tips for Trips” — Terry Blauwkamp and Anne Gaines-Burrill Room D222 - “Beasts of Legend” — Ivan Carter Room D223 - “Tactical First Aid for Hunters” — Dr. Alan Frankfurt Room D224 - “Smarter Water for North Texas” — Milton Hickman, Texas Conservation Alliance Room D225 - “Long-Distance Shooting” — Darrel Holland

2:00-3:00 Room D221 - “Extreme Whitetail Management” — Dr. James C. Kroll (Dr. Deer) Room D222 - “The African Professional Hunter: The men behind the license” Room D223- “Shotgunning − Improving your percentage in the ﬁeld, Part 1” — Vicki and Gil Ash Room D224 - “Top Reasons Hunts Go Off The Rails And How A Hunter Can Prevent This From Happening” — Barbara Crown of The Hunting Report Room D225 - “Planning a Quality Adventure” — The hosts of Nosler’s Magnum TV: Tim Herald, James Brion, Rob Dunham and Gary Joseph

2:30-3:30 Ballroom C 4 - “Bucks and Bobwhites” — T. Boone Pickens (Quail Coalition Room)

Satuurdday, January 7

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm 7:15 pm - 10:00 pm

All seminars held at the Dallas Convention Center.

Friday, January 6, 2012 12:30-1:30

Wednesd day, January 4 8:00 am - 6:00 pm 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Out of the Wild Seminar Schedule

Shuttle schedule

3:30-4:30 Room D221 - “Mountain Hunting” — Craig Boddington Room D222 - “Safari Destination Namibia!” — Marina Lamprecht Room D223 - “Shotgunning − Improving your percentage in the ﬁeld, Part 2” − Vicki and Gil Ash Room D224 - “Gear up for hunting Alaska, Canada and beyond” — Bob Hodson Room D225 - “First-time Safari” — Lynley Bishop of Coppersmith Global Logistics

Saturday, January 7, 2012 10:00-11:00 Ballroom C 4 - “Where Have All the Quail Gone” — Dr. Dale Rollins (Quail Coalition Room)

11:00-12:00 Room D221 - “African Tips for Trips” — Terry Blauwkamp and Anne Gaines-Burrill Room D222 - “Extreme Whitetail Management” — Dr. James C. Kroll (aka Dr. Deer) Room D223 - “Tactical First Aid for Hunters” — Dr. Alan Frankfurt Room D224 - “Smarter Water for North Texas” — Milton Hickman Texas Conservation Alliance Room D225 - “Whitetail Scoring” — Keith Balfourd of Boone and Crockett Club

12:30-1:30 Room D221 - “Building Your Trophy Room — Design and Construction, part 1” — Tom Julian Room D222 - “The African Professional Hunter — The men behind the license” Room D223 - “Photography Africa” — Joﬁe Lamprecht Room D224 - “Top Reasons Hunts Go Off The Rails And How A Hunter Can Prevent This From Happening” — Barbara Crown of The Hunting Report

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Route 1 Hyatt Regency Hotel Reunion Parking Center Dallas Convention Center Remote Parking Route 2 Magnolia Hotel Aloft Hotel Hotel Lawrence Dallas Convention Center Route 3 Holiday Inn Market Center Dallas Convention Center Dallas Safari Club 2012 Convention & Sporting Expo • Ofﬁcial Day Program

Room D221 - “Building Your Trophy Room — Design and Construction, part 2” — Tom Julian Room D222 - “Beasts of Legend” — Ivan Carter Room D223 - “Families and Non Hunters on Safari” — Monica Lamprecht Room D224 - “Shotgunning — Improving your percentage in the ﬁeld, part 1” — Vicki and Gill Ash Room D225 - “Whitetail Scoring” — Keith Balfourd of Boone and Crockett Club

3:30-4:30 Room D221 - “Mountain Hunting” — Craig Boddington Room D222 - “Safari Destination Namibia!” — Marina Lamprecht Room D223 - “Planning a Quality Adventure” — The hosts of Nosler’s Magnum TV: Tim Herald, James Brion, Rob Dunham and Gary Joseph Room D224 - “Shotgunning — Improving your percentage in the ﬁeld, part 2” — Vicki and Gil Ash Advertising Supplement

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Exhibitor..................................... 2012 Assigned Booth(s) 3 Amigos Ranch ................................................ 928 5 Star Expeditions ...................................... 2928/30 5F Ranch......................................... 2849/51/53/55 888 Ranch ............................................................. 3049 AAA Africa Serapa Safaris .................................. 1715/16 Accurate Arm/Ultimate Ammunition Company.... 624/25 Acute Angling .................................................... C520/22 Adam Clements-Safari Trackers, Inc. ............ 1244-47 Adams Alaskan Safaris ..................................... 1656 Advanced Taxidermy & Wildlife Design ............ 709/10 Adventure Unlimited Inc. ............................ 2128/29 Africa Hunting Safaris, Inc. .............................. 1839 Africa Thirstland Safaris CC..................................... 2014 African Arrow Safaris .............................................. 2703 African Elephant Hair Bracelets ........................ 1703 African Field Sports ........................................... 1113/14 African Game Industries, Inc. ........................ 601-03 African Hunter Magazine .................................... 654 African Hunting Gazette ................................... C409 African Images by Gilli ............................................ 1248 African Odyssey ............................................ 512/13 African Odyssey Travel ............................................ 2700 African Outfitter............................................... C421 African Professional Hunters Assoc. (APHA) ......... A13 African Sporting Creations.................................... 323/24 Ag-Power, Inc. .................................................V1-V2 Aimpoint Inc. .......................................................... 1144 Air 2000 (Pty) Ltd. ............................................. 1556/57 Al Lind - Gunmaker......................................... GM21 Al Lofgren - Custom Gunmaker ................... GM24/25 Alain Lefol Safaris .................................................. 2314 Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge......................................... 2605 Alaska Adventure Safaris ........................................ 2648 Alaska Fur Gallery/Alaskan Vacation Club .... C201-302 Alaska Glacier Mountain Outfitters .................... 2116 Alaska Outfitters - Scruggs Woodworks ............ 146/47 Alaska Raven Guides LLC ................................. 2628 Alaska Texas Hunt & Fish ................................. C244 Alaskan Fishing Adventures - Tim Berg’s ............... 214/15 Alberta River Valley Lodge....................................... 2516 Aleutian Adventures ......................................... 2056 All Seasons Guide Service, LLC ............................... C528 Allen Creek Ranch .................................................. 2653 Alpine Hunting New Zealand - Shane Quinn .... 940/41 Amata Jewelry/Rancho Caracol ..................... 1620/21 Amazon Peacock Bass Expeditions .......................... C233 Ambler’s Bighorn Country Guiding Ltd ............... C322 American Custom Gunmakers Guild .................. GM26 American Deer and Wildlife Alliance(ADWA) ........... A7 Americase ........................................................... 208/09 Anderson Wheeler .............................................. 101 Andrews Custom Leather .................................. 2551 Andy & Aaron Sanchez Furniture .................. 2214/16 Animal Artistry ........................................... 716-818 Antoniou Jewelry ............................................. 2426 Anuritay Ranch .................................................. C229/31 Aotearoa Safaris ....................................................... 957 APHA (Alaska Prof. Hunters Association .............. A18 Arctic Red River Outfitters Ltd. ......................... C530 Argentina’s Best Hunting .................................. 2316 Argentina Outfitters............................................ 758 Arno Bernard Knives ............................................... 2739 Art of Wayne Simmons .....................................QU17 Artistic Wildlife/A Wild Life Graphics .............. 640/41 Aru Game Lodges .................................................... 2015 Ashleigh George Designer Jewelry ........................... 1735 ASJ Trophy Hunting New Zealand ........................ 922 Askew and Maartens Safaris ............................... 111 Atascosa Wildlife Supply........................................ FG1-4 Austin Mesquite Works ................................ 2630/32 Australian Big Game Safaris ............................. 1001 Australian Buffalo Hunters ............................... 2946 Autumn Antlers Trophy Whitetail Lodge......... 2229/31 Autumnwood Outfitters............................................. C206 Avanti/Tim the Jeweler ....................................... 2431/33 Aventura Jewelry Company ................................ 1942 B. Searcy & Co. ...................................................... 2920 Babine Guides & Outfitters ............................... C423 Backcountry BC and Beyond .................................... C545 Bad Boy Buggies/Shoppas Material Handling....... 104/119 Baja Hunting...................................................... C535/37 Balam/Alfredo Lamadrid .......................................... C241 Banovich Fine Art Gallery .................................911-1014 Bansner’s Ultimate Rifles, LLC .............................. 824/25 Baranof Jewelers ............................................... 2506/08 Baranof Wilderness Lodge ....................................... 1825 Barney’s Sports Chalet, LLC......................... 1102/03 Barry Lee Hands Engraving ................................ GM2 BC Guide Outfitters .......................................... 2432 BC Safaris .............................................................. 1730 Bear Mountain Ranch ................................... 522/23 Bear Paw Guide & Outfitter ................................. 635 Beasley’s Jewelry............................................... 2800/02 Beauchamp Knives/Stamascus Knife Works ................ 320 Beaverfoot Outfitting .......................................... 739 Beem Fence Company ...................................... 2451 Bell Wildlife Specialties ................................... 2330 Beretta Trident Program .............................. 1033/34 Beretta USA Corp ...........................................1330-1431 Bertram & Co., LTD ........................................... GM3 Best of the West .............................................. C323 Bhejane Game Reserves RSA ............................ 1746 Big Billy Kinder Outdoors......................................... 2409 Big Boar Outfitters ........................................... 2627 Big Game Big Country ................................. C513/15 Bill Wiseman & Company, Inc. .......................... 3017 Billiard Factory Home Entertainment ............ 2220/22 Blaauwkrantz Safaris................................... 2130/31 Black Canyon Bulls ................................................. 1047 Black Mountain Outfitters Inc................................ 115/16 Blackriver Outfitters ................................................ C117 Blackstone Outfitters Ltd.......................................... 1123 Blackwell Wildlife Art/Robert Glen Bronze ..........1153-1254 Blaser USA, Inc. ............................................1116-1218 Blixt & Company ..................................................... 2952 Blue Bronna Guiding and Outfitting ................... 3013 Bobby Hansen Safaris ............................................. 1305 Bolivian Adventures ................................................ 3023 Bonnet Plume Outfitters ..................................... 820 Boone & Crockett Club Association ...................... A24 Boss Game Systems ................................ 2337-2438 Botswana Wildlife Management Association ........... A6 Boyt Harness Company ...................................2501-2602 Bradshaw Rifles ............................................... 2530 BraeVal .................................................................. C410 Brays Island Plantation .................................... 2951 Brent Dodd Painting ........................................... 2614/16 Brit West ........................................................... C238/40 Brooklands Hunting Safaris ................................ 1029/30 Brown Realty Co. of Rayville Inc. ....................... 1149 Bruce Little Originals .................................. C430/32 Brush Country Camouflage ........................... 2320/22 Bubye Valley Conservancy................................. 3007 Buck Knives, Inc. ............................................... 2406/08 Buckbrush Outfitters/Hunter Interests ........... 2804/06 Bucks & Bulls/Team Greensage ...................... 611/12 Buffalo Gold.................................................... 2838 Bugle Canyon Ranch ........................................ 2908 Burl and Beyond ......................................... 2607/09 Burris Optics/Steiner Binoculars ......................... 3025/27 Bush Africa Safaris .............................................. 321/22 Bushwhack Alaska Guiding & Outfitting ........ 2741/43 Cabela’s ..................................................... 1505/06 Call of Africa .................................................1536-1638 Campaign Furniture Company .................................. C324 Campbell Cameras ...................................... 2536/38 Canada North Outfitting ........................................... 1729 Canadian Guide Outfitters Ltd. ............................. 1927/28 Cape Ommaney Lodge ...................................... C232 Cape to Cairo Safari ................................................ 2912 Cape Town Hunting Safaris ................................. 757 Capital Farm Credit .......................................... 2123 Caprinae Safaris. ........................................ 1035/36 Captain Peacock/Emu Outfitting ..................... 2636/38/40 Cardrona Safaris New Zealand ............................ 925 Carl Zeiss Sports Optics ....................................... 117/18 Carlson Fine Art...................................... 2209/2308 Carlton R. Evans Handmade Knives ............................ 637 Cavner & Julian Inc..................................... 1744/45 Caza Hispanica.................................................. 1727/28 Cazapampa............................................................. 2655 Cazatur Spain & Europe .......................................... 1440 Ceaser Lake Outfitters ............................................... 311 CEC Safaris ....................................................... 136 Cedar Ridge Aviation........................................ C547/549 Cell Gate/Wireless Traps .................................... C445/47 Celtic Fieldsports ...................................................... 733 Champion Ranch ................................................ C514/16 Champlin Firearms, Inc. ................................ 211/12 Charlton McCallum Safaris .......................... 2620/22 Chase Hill Outfitters......................................... C508 Cheetah Safaris/Sable Safaris ........................ 838/39

Exhibitors & Donors

Chifuti Safaris - Safari Classics ..........................1336-38 Chinanga Safaris/Safari Trails Int’l ....................... 849 Choronga Safaris/Tri-State Outfitters ................... 1840/41 Chris Bilkey Track & Trail Safaris .............................. 406 Christensen Arms .................................................220-23 Christina Falls Outfitters ................................... 2416 Christopher Smith Galleries ....................... C328-332 Chuck’s Woodbarn LLC ............................................ 2307 Chuck Grace Gunmaker ..................................... GM1 Citadel Stands ............................................... 3052/3054 CJ’s Treasures......................................................... 2626 Classic Barrel & Gunworks ................................ C424 Classic Shine ............................................ Bar Areas Clay Shooters Supply .................................... V10-13 Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths ................... 1057/58 Club Explo-Sylva Inc. ......................................... 133 Coastal Inlet Adventures ..................................... 947 Coenraad Vermaak Safaris ................................. 1815/16 Colby Gines’ Wilderness Adventures .................. 3015 Collector’s Covey ....................................... QU1-QU3 Colorado Hunting Expeditions ........................... 2742 Colorado Trophies ............................................ 2852 Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. ......... 409-11 Conroe Taxidermy .............................................. 131 Coppersmith Inc. ............................................. 1404 Core-Vens Insurance ........................................ 2517 Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail ............................. 1617/18 Cottonwood Armory .......................................... 2940 Cottonwood Borco Ranch .................................. C411 Cowboy Cauldron Company...................................... 2949 Coy’s Yellow Creek Outfitting ................................ 920/21 Craig Boddington.com/Kelso Enterprises ......... 622/23 Craig Bone ....................................................1752-1853 Craig Libhart - Gunmaker .................................. GM4 Craig Tennant Western Art ........................... 2728/30 Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica ............................. 2850 Cross Canyon Arms .......................................... 2540 Cynthie’s Wildlife Originals ................................ 1749/50 D K Custom Cowboy ......................................... C139 Dakota Arms ................................................... 2712 Dakota Outfitters LLC ........................................ C129/131 Dallas Gun Club ................................................ 711 Dallas Harley-Davidson ..................................... 2913 Dallas Woods & Waters ............................................. A17 Danny McCallum Safaris Ltd. ......................... 724/25 Dark Continent Video Productions .............................. 613 Dark Horse Arms/Johns Guns ............................ 2843 Dave Norin - Gunmaker ..................................... GM5 David Christman - Gunmaker ............................. GM6 David Denies Wingshooting ..................................... 2937 David Green Master Furrier .................................1422-25 David L. Westbrook Stockmaker ......................... GM7 de Boulle Diamond & Jewelry, Inc. ........................ 835/36 De Klerk Safaris................................................. 2135/36 Deborah Vaughn Designs ......................................... 1056 Deltana Outfitters, Inc. ....................................... 107 Dennis Earl Smith/The Stock Doctor ................... GM8 Detail Company Adventures ......................... 2040-42 Deuling Stone Outfitters Ltd. ............................ C111 Devin Rowe Bronze Inc. .............................. 1320/21 Diamond Blade/Knives of Alaska .................... 217/18 Diamond Connection ........................................ 2826 Dick’s Sporting Goods ...................................... C407 Dirk de Bod Safaris Namibia CC ........................ 1624 Distinctive Burl Design .................................. 2812/14/16 Dos Hermanos Ranch ......................................... 2550/52 Double Deuce Ranch ............................................... 2754 Double Diamond Outfitters ............................... 2746 Dove Island Lodge.............................................. 2828/30 Dream Ranch ...................................................C207-310 Dries Visser Safaris ................................................ 1741 Dubarry of Ireland .............................................. 2520/22 DWD Worldwide Adventures .............................. 2954 E Circle E Hunting Farms .............................. 937/38 EAI Outdoors ............................................................. 846 East Fork Ranch ........................................................ 837 Echo Lake Big Game Hunts ...................................... 1046 Eden Trophy Hunting - Namibia .......................... 126 Eight Point Ranch....................................... 2631/33 Ekland Safaris ...................................................1120-22 Elizabeth & The Gold Lady ................................. 143 Empower African Children/Uwezo Safari............. 2454 Ergogenesis.............................................. C228/230 Ermilio Clothier & Specialty Shop Ltd....................... 2836 Espacaza - Jose Mallo............................................... 927 Estancia “La Criolla”............................................ 727/28 Estancia Alicura Inc./Andeluna Cellars................ 1717/18 Estate Trophy Hunts ......................................... C428 Estes Park Outfitters Inc. .................................. 2514 Euless Guns & Ammo. ........................................ 848 Euro Optic Ltd. ...................................................1801-03 Evolution USA ......................................................... 1322 Exotic Wildlife Association .................................. A10 Explorer Satellite Communications, Inc. .............. 1201/02 Ezulu Game Reserve/Swartkei Safaris ........... 1733/34 Famars USA ............................................... 2513/15 Fausti Stefano SRL ..................................... C214/16 Fejes Guide Service, Ltd. ...................................... 805/06 Fernando Saiz - Spain ............................................. 1414 Fisheads San Juan River Lodge ................................ C333 Fishing with Larry ............................................ 2532 Fishtail Ranch ................................................... 749 Flagg Group, The.................................................. 644/45 Flying B Ranch ................................................ C249 Folding & Terminus Mountain Outfitters ...................... 100 Four Seasons Safaris New Zealand ..................... 1920/21 Four Star Adventures ............................................... 2533 Fraser River Outfitters Ltd. ....................................... 2329 Frikkie Du Toit Safaris .......................................... 713/14 Frontera Wingshooting ............................................ 1302 Frontier Outfitting .............................................. 405 Frontier Safaris................................................ C510 Frosch International Travel............................. 801/02 FTW Ranch/SAAM Training ................................. 2114/15 Fuerst & Neuper OG................................................. C425 Game Trackers Africa/Ondjamba Safaris ..........1308-1409 Gana River Outfitters Ltd. ................................. 1258 Gangler’s Fly-In Lodges .................................... 2227 Garry Kelly Safaris ...................................... 1249/50 Garton Originals ............................................ 2213/15/17 Gary Cooley Studios Inc. .................................... 1052/53 Gary Herbert’s - New Zealand Hunting ...................... 2846 Gavin Rorke Safaris............................................ 504 GBH Safaris ............................................................ 2527 GetDucks.com......................................................... 2555 Ghostwater Creek Ranch................................... 2546 Giuseppe Carrizosa - Spain ..................................... 1003 Glacier Bay Eagles Nest Lodge ................................ 2058 Glacier Guides, Inc. ................................................ 2554 Global Adventure Outfitters ...................................933-35 Global Hunting Network...................................... 1833/34 Global Hunting Resources ............................. 629-31 Global Outdoors.com ........................................ C346 Global Rescue ................................................... 1640/41 Global Safaris ......................................................... 2421 Global Sportsman, The ..................................... 2521 Goal Zero ................................................... C437/39 Gold Schlager.................................................. 2813 Golden Triangle Whitetail ........................................ 2537 Goodhand Outback Experience................................. C325 Goodnight Flashlights ........................ C345/347/349 Gracy Travel International Inc.............................. 412 Grant Adventures International Inc. .............. 1111/12 Gras Hunting Ranch........................................... 701 Gray Ghost Safaris .................................................. 2904 Great Grey Outfitters, Ltd. ........................... 1420/21 Great Rocky Mountain Fur Co. ..................... 1917/18 Great Spanish Hunts................................................ 1125 Greg Pennicott Safaris...................................... 1323 GreyBull Precision, LLC...................................... 325 Greystone Castle .............................................. 1916 Griffin & Howe ...............................................1933-2035 GRIPSWELL Gloves ........................................... 140 Grizzly Custom Guns ........................................ C433 GRS Tools/Glendo Corp..................................... C141 Gsells Whitetail Refuge ...................................... 608 Guide Outfitters Association of BC ....................... A14 Gulf Breeze Firearms/Sporting Collectible ..... 2146/47 Gunwerks ................................................... 2801/03 Haley Vines Outdoor Collection.........................C337-440 Happy Feet by RVJ International LLC ..... C107 & 2303 Hartland Whitetails ................................................. 1625 HartzView Hunting Safaris ....................................... 2832 Hat Co. - Stetson Outdoors.................................. 2738/40 Hatari Hunting Safaris Namibia ........................ 2629 Head Country Food Products ............................. 2313 Headhunter Trophy Care ............................................ 130 Heads Above the Rest ................................. 2044/45 Hearing Professional Center .............................. 1531 Heaven’s Gate Outfitters .....................................1411-13 Hecla Dakota Hunting Farms.................................... 2747 Helluva Hunt Outfitters ....................................... 3033/35 Hendershots Sporting Goods ........................ 1720/21

Hepburn & Tolmay ............................................... 949/50 Heritage Collectables .................................. 2900/02 Heritage Land Bank ........................................... 530 Heym USA/Double Gun Imports ............... 2901-3004 HHK Safaris .......................................................1515-18 High Adventure Company.................................... 2936/38 High Desert Ranch ............................................. 2048/49 High Lonesome Ranch, The .......................................QU8 High Mountain Hunts............................................ 753/54 High Roller Hunting .................................... 3009/11 Highland Hills Ranch ..............................................QU18 Hill Country Rifles Inc. ......................................... 830/31 Holland’s Shooters Supply Inc. ............................. 747/48 Holland & Holland ........................................ 414/15 Holliday Air Inc......................................................... 924 Holloway Furs .................................................... 2133/34 Hook You Up Outfitters/DJC Ranch .................... C246 Hooked on Adventures ..................................... C540 Hornady Manufacturing ..................................1140-1242 Horseshoe Creek Outfitters ................................. 1736/37 Horseshoe Hill Outfitters.......................................... 3005 Hugh Toenjes - Gunmaker.................................. GM9 Hunt-BC/BC Big Game Adventures ............................ 2228 Hunt Alaska .................................................... 1929 Hunt Australia ................................................. 1604 Hunt Hard.................................................. 2446/48 Hunt Trip Spain ......................................................... 744 HuntAUSTRIA.com .......................................... C311 Hunters & Guides Africa ..................................... 413 Hunters Headquarters/TUFFPAK .................. 2601/03 Hunters Namibia Safaris - Joof Lamprecht .... 1633/34 Huntershill Safaris ............................................... 509/10 Huntessential Fishfantastic................................. 1357/58 Hunting Consortium..........................................916-1018 Hunting in Austria, Miesenbach ............................... 2650 Hunting Report, The ........................................ 2649 Illinois Connection ...................................... 2326/28 Immenhof Hunting & Guest Farm .............................. 2051 Impala African Safaris............................................. 2654 Indian River Ranch Guides & Outfitters .............. 1701 Indianhead Ranch ................................................... 2013 Int’l Outdoor Consultants ............................. 2715/17 Intrepid Safaris Africa ........................................ 421/422 IPHA .................................................................. A3 Iron Man Sam’s LLC ........................................ 2548 J W Hulme Company .......................................... 312 J.B. Hill Boot Company ....................................... C329/31 J/B Adventures & Safaris .................................... 210 James A. Bisio................................................ GM10 James Anderson Custom Gunmaker .................. GM11 Jamy Traut Hunting Safaris - Namibia ................ C320 Jan Oelofse Hunting Safaris ..................................... 2233 Jay Foster Promotions ...................................... C133 JD’s Kniktuk Outfitters ..................................... 1558 Jeff C. Neal, Inc. ........................................ 2731/33 Jensen Ringmakers ............................................ 751 Jerky Central/Jerky Hut .............................................. 656 Jim Blair Engraving .......................................... 3019 Jim Kobe ....................................................... GM12 Jocelyn Russell Artist .................................. 1747/48 Jofie Lamprecht Safaris ...................................... 1540/41 Johan Calitz Hunting Safaris ........................ 1340-42 Johann Muller Safaris ................................. 2038/39 John Rigby & Co.............................................2927-3032 John Wright Associates................................ C521/23 John X Safaris ................................................... 756 Jonas Brothers Studios NY .................................. 1044/45 Jonas Brothers Taxidermy Studios ....................... C420/22 Jones Trailer Company......................................QU16 Jose Valencia Studios ....................................... 2736 Joseph L. Seeley - Gunmaker ........................... GM13 Joshua Creek Ranch........................................... 944 Joshua Spies - Artist ......................................1550-1651 Julian & Sons .................................................... 1547/48 Kain’s Fishing Adventures Inc. ................................. 2708 Kalahari Safari ....................................................... 1647 Katzke Safaris ................................................. C441 Kelly Mitchell Fine Jewelry ................................. 1324/25 Kelly Vrem’s Rough & Ready Guide Service ........ 2947 Kenetrek Boots .................................................. 2702/04 Kevins Guns & Fine Outdoor Gear............. 2321-2422 Kgori Safaris Botswana................................ 1924/25 Kikuyu Lodge Game Reserve .................................... 2615 Kilimanjaro Hawaii dba Kilimanjaro Rifles ...........1835-37 Kimber ........................................................ 527/28 Kinaskan Lake Outfitters .................................. 2915 King Architectural Metals ........................................ 2726 King of the Mountain ......................................... 803 King Ranch Inc. ................................................. 2641/43 Kingham Safaris Australia ................................ 1002 Kiwi Safaris Ltd ........................................................ 814 Klawerberg - Namibia......................................... 750 Klineburger Vanham Intl Hunt Consultants ........... 106 Klutsch’s Katmai Guide Service ................... 1817/18 Knives by Thomas ............................................ 1957 Kobus Moller Studios LLC ...............................1327-1428 Kodiak Sportsmans Lodge ................................ 1542 Kowa Sporting Optics .............................................. 3042 Kowas Hunting Safaris ..................................... 1956 Krieghoff/Alamo Sporting Arms .........................905-1006 Krooked River Ranch/Texas Best Outfitters ......... 1124 Kuche Safaris .................................................... 2529/31 Kudu Exclusives.............................................1347-1448 Kuranui - New Zealand .............................................. 746 Kwan Safaris ............................................................ 404 L E Fence LLC................................................. 2705 La Colorada ....................................................... 1146/47 Langara Fishing Adventures ................................ 2450/52 Larsen Bay Lodge ....................................... 2539/41 Larson Fine Imaging ........................................... 2413/15 Laser Shot, Inc. .......................................... 3053/55 Lategan Safaris....................................................... 2031 Laurentian Wildlife Estates .......................... 2837/39 Lawson’s Wildlife Adventures LLC ............................ 2547 Leaf River Lodge .................................................. 620/21 Lebeau - Courally................................... 3046/48/50 Legacy Approved Properties .............................. C225 Legendary Adventures, Inc....................... 1127-1228 Legends Taxidermy ........................................2401-2502 Leica Sport Optics.............................................. 2707/09 Leithen Valley Trophy Hunts NZ & Australi ......... 1356 Leota’s ........................................................ 850/51 Leupold & Stevens Inc. ...................................... 638 Liam Urry Safaris............................................... 952 Lilly Porter Fine Jewelry ................................... 2909 Limcroma Safaris............................................. 1530 Linehan Outfitting Company ..................................... 1401 Livingston Outfitting .......................................... 139 Lochinvar Safaris New Zealand ........................... 729 Lochow Ranch Professional Pond/Lake Mgmt. .. 520/521 Lone Star Ag Credit............................................ 822 Lone Star Conversions ................................. 327-431 Lone Star Outdoor News ................................... 1456 Lone Star Outfitters ............................................ 1829/30 Love Bros. & Lee Ltd........................................ 1148 Loveless Custom Boot & Shoes ...........................2027-30 M. S. Riley Studios, LLC .................................. C137 M.B. Ranch King Hunting Blinds ............... C301-402 Mabalengwe Africa Safaris................................. 2453/55 Mabula Pro Safaris ............................................ 1605/06 Mackenzie Mountain Outfitters .......................... 1050 MacMillan River Adv/South Peace Outfitter .......... 857 Madubula Safaris............................................... 1405/06 Magic Safari Lodges.................................... 2948/50 Magnificent Freedom Gun Cabinets ................... 1214 Makadi Safaris .................................................. 2022/23 Manuka Point Lodge New Zealand ........................... 1303 Marco Polo Outfitters, L.C. ............................... C444 Mark’s Born Again Bird Guns LLC ............... GM15/16 Mark Dewet Safaris ............................................ 313 Mark Hubbard Ranch Properties................... 3041/43 Mark Kyriacou Big Game Safaris .............. C406/C408 Mark Nordquist Studio ............................................ C524 Martin Pieters Safaris....................................... 2549 Martini Gunmakers ......................................... GM14 Mary River Australian Safaris .................................... 811 Matlabas Game Hunters ............................................ 730 Matthew Greeff Safaris ................................ 1827/28 Maxwell’s Art.................................................1350-1451 Mbam & Kim Safaris .......................................... 2748/50 McClelland Gun Shop ................................. 1627-29 McConnell & Company Guiding Services .............. 524 McGuire and Hines Studios-Art & Photograp ..........1311-14 McKinnon & Co. Outfitters .................................. 821 McLean Sporting Safaris ......................................... 3008 McMillan Group International ........................ 2827/29/31 Med Call Assist................................................ 2553 Medstar-Exclusive Dist. Air Med Deluxe ............. C220 Meredith & Meredith ................................... C336/38 Mervyn’s Yukon Outfitting ................................... 502 Metal 2 Sculpture/Stone 2 Furniture ................. 2542 Mexico Hunts ........................................................... 856 MG Arms Inc. .......................................................... 2125

Michigan Elk Hunting ...................................... 2417 Mike McCrave Hunting Ltd. ................................ 930 Mike Vaughn Handmade Boots................................. C544 Miles & Miles Outfitters........................................ 833/34 Mkhamba Safaris ............................................. 2124 Mokore Safaris .................................................. 2148/49 Montana Professional Hunters........................... 2414 Montana Watch Company, The ............................ 2024/25 Montgomery Properties Ranch........................ 702/03 Moose Island Outfitters............................................ C245 MOPTEX (Mossy Oak Properties of Texas) ...... 2921/23 Morton Buildings, Inc. ..................................... C511 Mountain Monarchs of Alaska ............................. 847 Multiview, Inc................................................ Dock 7 Murray Custom Leather ...................................... 2020/21 NAPHA ............................................................. A15 National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative ............QU9 National Rifle Association Shows & Events ......... 1304 National Wild Turkey Federation .......................... A20 Nature Conservancy, The .................................... A11 Ndumo Safaris .......................................................... 403 Nengasha Safaris ............................................. 3038 New England Custom Gun Service ..................... 2823 New Mexico Professional Big Game Hunting....... 2646 New Zealand Hunt/Phil Wilson............................ 1756/57 Nico & Will Pelser Bowhunting Adventures ......... 1948/49 Nikon Inc....................................................... 98/99 No Fences Land Company .................................. 114 Non-Typical Outfitters ...................................... 2732 Non-Typical Ranch........................................... C506 Nootka Wilderness Lodge .......................................... 113 North Alberta Outfitters ...................................... 408 North Fork Technologies............................................ 501 North Haven Resort..................................... 2427/29 North Island Guides Outfitters Ltd. .............................. 112 North Rim Trophy Hunts ........................................ 652/53 North Star Outfitting ................................................ 1523 Northern Giants Trophy Ranch Inc. ............................. 142 Nosler, Inc. .............................................. C101-202 Oakcreek Whitetail Ranch LLC ............................517-618 Ocean Point Alaskan Adventures ......................... 127 Okarumuti Game Lodge.............................................. 737 Omalanga Safaris Namibia ............................... 1501 Omujeve Hunting Safaris/Alpine Range................308-310 Operation Game Thief, Wall of Shame (TPW) ... Across 165 Original Kansas Trophy Whitetails, The ...................... 525 Orpa Hunting Ranch - Namibia ......................... 1958 Otjandaue Hunting Farm .................................. 1145 Out of Africa- In Montana Artist Gallery ...............2140-42 Outback Wildlife Feeders ........................... C401-500 Outdoor Safe ....................................................... A5 Outdoor Visions Inc. .................................... 1020-23 Outdoorsmans ............................................ C237/39 Pack-N-Horns Outfitters ........................................... 2637 Parker Guide Service ........................................ 2402 Pat Pauley Wildlife Art ....................................... 2447/49 Paul & Sharon Dressel - Gunmakers ............ GM27/28 Paul Phelan Safaris............................................ 945 Pedestals of Distinction .................................... 2815 Pelandaba Safaris..................................................... 946 Pendleton Safes................................................. C221/23 Perchhill Storyboards ....................................... 2809 Peregrine Lodge............................................... C248 Performance Top Drives/Custom Hunting Rig.... C415/17 PHASA ............................................................... A2 Phillip Bronkhorst Safaris................................... 1211/12 Pierre Van Tonder Big Game Safaris ..................... 956 Pine Hill Plantation............................................QU5 Pioneer Log Homes of BC ............................ C525/27 Poetry Taxidermy ............................................. 2753 Point Blank Hunts ............................................. 148 Polar Vault ...................................................... 2751 Pope and Young Club ......................................... A21 Precision Small Arms .............................................. C340 Premier Hunts of New Mexico ........................... 2651 Primland ................................................................ 3036 Proguiding ...................................................... C321 Prophet Muskwa ................................................ 303 Puglisi Gun Emporium .................................. 514/15 QB - Trinidad..................................................... 604 Quagga Safaris .................................................. 1150/51 Quail Coalition...................................................QU4 Quail Tech Alliance ..........................................QU12 Queen Lace Crystal ................................................. C236 R.E.S. Engraving ............................................ GM18 Rack Ranch Trophy Hunts ........................................ 3016 Rafter W Ranches Guided Hunts................................. 224 Rainbow Bay Resort ......................................... 2642 RainStar II, LLC .................................................... 205/06 Rak’d Up ........................................................ C532 Ranch Hand Truck Accessories.......................... 2755 Rancho Tropical............................................... C247 Rann Safaris/777 Ranch ......................... 1105-1206 Rapids Camp Lodge/Rio Salvaje Lodge............ 505/06 Rata Maire Deer New Zealand ................................. 2127 Ready LLC & Sacred Cigars .............................. C344 RecordBuck Ranch............................................. 1037/38 Red Canyon Ranch ............................................... 605/06 Red Oxx Manufacturing ............................... 647-650 Redfish Lodge ................................................... 420 Redman Trophy Big Game Hunts ....................... 3031 Remington Arms Co. ................................... 2714/16 Retriever Sporting Clays .............................. 1156/57 Reveille Hunting Ranch - Namibia....................... 745 Rex Foster Artist ..................................................... 2737 Rhodes Bros. Taxidermy/Game Processing.................. 531 Richard Cooke Saf./Thomas & Cooke Safari .......... 642 Rick Mason - Gunmaker .................................. GM19 Rifles Inc. ....................................................... 2701 Rigby Big Game Safaris ........................................... 2407 Rio Bonito Ranch ............................................ 1823 Rio Indio Lodge....................................................... 2752 Robin Hurt Safaris ........................................ 827-29 Rocker b Ranch ................................................. 902 Rocky Mountain Antler Co. ...................................... 2613 Roger Ferrell - Gunmaker................................. GM20 Rolland Safe Company ....................................... 1950/51 Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch ...................QU6 Ron Schaefer Artist .......................................... 2046 Ron Stepp Fine Knives ..................................... 2150 Rovuma Hunting Safaris ....................................... 627/28 Rowland Ward ................................................. 1027 Royal Rut Ranch......................................... 2437/39 Ruger Firearms .................................................. 1040/41 Ruggs Ranch ..................................................... 3020/22 Rungwa Game Safaris/Miombo Safaris ............ 720/21 Russ Smith - Hunting Worldwide ....................... 2412 Russell Moccasin Company ................................ 2120/21 Russell Selle Custom Hunts .............................. 3003 Ryan Breeding Riflemaker ......................................... 149 S D Outfitters .................................................. C529 Sadaka Safaris .................................................. 1256/57 Safari Hunting Adventures ................................ 1616 Safari Legends ......................................... C446/448 Safari Nordik ................................................... 2221 Safari Press.......................................................1913-15 Safari Shooting School ....................................... 503 Safric Safaris & Hunting ................................... 1648 Sally Bass .............................................................. 2543 Saltery Lodge .................................................... 423 Saltwater Taxidermy ......................................... 1529 San Carlos Apache Indian Tribe ......................... 2224 Sanctuary Ranch................................................ C429/31 Santa Margarita Ranch....................................... C539/41 Satterwhite Log Homes ............................... 2153/54 Savage Bones and Stones ....................................... C348 Savannah Safaris Namibia ................................ 2652 Schlossadler Wines .......................................... 2841 Schmidt & Bender ................................................... 2821 Scoop Lake Outfitters ....................................... 2727 SCTP - Scholastic Clay Target Program ..... 2156-2259 Select Safaris ......................................................... 1820 She Expeditions .................................................304-306 Sheepherder, The ......................................... 734/35 Sheepskin Coat Factory ...................................... 1457/58 Sherry Steele Unlimited .....................................1316-18 Shikar Safaris................................................1344-1445 Shooting in Slovakia ................................................. 958 Shooting Sportsman .........................................QU10 Shunneson & Wilson Adventures ............................. 1725 Sierra Outfitters ...................................................... 2617 Sikanni River Outfitters............................................ 1306 Silak Adventures/Somerby Safaris ................ 1946/47 Silent Predator ................................................ 2223 Silent Valley Safaris ......................................... 3021 Simply Hunting with Paul Barstad ..................... 2137 Simply Sassy Apparel..................................... 2509/2608 Singleton-Moss Custom Goldsmith & Jewelry ............ 3001 Sitatunga Safaris ............................................. 2047 Sitka Gear ......................................................... 2428/30 Sleeperwoods ......................................... 1953-2054 Slogan Outdoors .............................................. 2854 SmokinTex.............................................................. 2327

Sonora Trophy Hunts ............................................... C538 South Nahanni Outfitters .......................................... C115 South Pacific Safaris New Zealand ............... 1533/34 Southern Cross Safaris ............................................ 1441 Southern Wing Outfitters.......................................... 2315 Southwest Gallery ..............................................2016-18 Spey Creek Trophy Hunting - New Zealand .......... 1502/03 SportEAR ................................................... 1048/49 Sporting Classics Magazine .................................... 2151 Sporting International ........................................ 1524/25 Sports Afield ...............................................DSC PAV Squaw Mountain Whitetails .............................. 2943 St. Hubert Studios ................................................... C125 Star S. Ranch ......................................................... 2808 Starwood Motors .................................................. V7 Stealth Cam/Walker Game Ear...................... C307/09 Steiner Prints .................................................. 2817 Steve Kobrine Safaris .................................... 609/10 Stone River Gear LLC............................................... C531 Stormberg Elangeni Safaris .................................. 812/13 Strong Case by TnB Enterprises, Inc. ................... 508 Studio Pandora Custom Jewelry Design .................... 2312 Stukel’s Upland Adventures ....................................... 708 Stutzman Hells Canyon Custom Rods........................ 1222 Su King’s Fashion Collection........................ 128/129 Sugar Valley Outfitters Ltd. ............................... 2906 Summit County Outfitters ........................................... A25 Superior Ammunition ....................................... 1504 Sure Grip Racks ................................................ 145 SureFire, LLC .................................................. 2037 Swanscan Africa/Pierre Vorster Safaris ...............1844-47 Swarovski Optik North America Ltd. .................... 1930/31 Swift Bullet Company ......................................... 1622/23 SYC Sporting Adventures ......................................... C533 Syracuse Custom Meats............................... 1601-03 Tactical Gear Now Inc. ............................................ 3045 Tactical Hog Control, LLC ........................................ 2942 TAG Safari Clothing..................................... 1739/40 Tam Safaris .......................................................1416-18 Tambuti Wilderness....................................... 614/15 Tanganyika Wildlife Safari............................ 1220/21 Tanzania Adventures, Inc. ............................ 1436-38 Tanzania Big Game Safaris ............................ 633/34 Tanzania Professional Hunter Association ............. A23 Tate Island Lodge ............................................ 2917 Taxidermy Africa ....................................................... 901 Team Murphy Realty LLC ............................. 853/854 Telford Hunting Services - NZ .................................. 2833 Terra Hawk, LLC .........................................QU13/14 Terry Wagner - Worldwide Hunting ..................... 2847 Terry Wilson Antler Designs............................1544-1645 Texas Bighorn Society .......................................... A1 Texas Brigades ..................................................QU7 Texas Deer Association ............................................. A16 Texas Hawking Association ................................. A26 Texas Hunt Company.......................................... 731 Texas Land Bank ............................................. 1028 Texas Outdoors Journal, Inc. ............................. C517 Texas Pistol and Rifle Academy ......................... 1251 Texas Sporting Journal ....................................... 706 Texas Taxidermy/World Class Construction ....... 121/22 TGB Outfitters..................................................... 1937/38 Thaba Mmoyo Safaris......................................... 2117/18 Thormahlen & Cochran Safaris ...........................808-810 Thoroughbred Rifles ........................................... 705 Threeways Safaris ............................................ 2848 Timberframes Inc............................................. 2706 Todd Ramirez - Custom Shop ................................... 1442 Tonkaway Ranch .............................................. 1824 Total Outdoor Adventures.................................... 948 Tracy Vrem’s Blue Mountain Lodge........................... 2639 Trader Keith/Esplanade Travel ................................. 2523 Travel Express ................................................. 2713 Travel With Guns ............................................... 738 Tread Lightly! ...................................................... A4 Tri-State Taxidermy/Save Safaris ................... 2939/41 Tri-Tronics .......................................................QU15 Triclawps ........................................................ C449 Trijicon, Inc. ..................................................1130-1231 Triple H Hunting .............................................. 2423 Trophy Connection, The ............................... 2840/42 Trophy Hunter Safaris, Inc. ................................. 736 Trophy Hunters Africa....................................... 1101 Trophy Hunting Spain ................................................ 137 Trophy Ridge Whitetails .......................................... 2926 Trophy Safaris CC .............................................. 923 Trophy Safaris Namibia .................................... 2138 Trophy Tools ...................................................... 511 Trophy West Guide Outfitters .................................... 2309 Tropic Star Lodge of Panama .............................. 1527/28 Truelife Taxidermy/Summit Whitetail Ranch... 1722-24 TS Buenos Aires Outfitters ....................................... 2057 Tshabezi Safaris ................................................ 529 Tumbleweeds Cowhides ..................................... 1857/58 Tunilik Adventure/FPO ...................................... 2317 Turnbull Mfg. Co. Inc..........................................1821-22 Turner Ranch Outfitting ............................................ 1702 Twisted Oaks Ranch ......................................... C109 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service ................................ A22 Ugashik Lake and Kodiak Bear Camp .................. 712 Uhlenhorst Hunting Safaris............................... 1642 Underberg Sales Corporation............................. 1615 Unico Hunting Safaris ........................................ 1024/25 United Country/Texas Choice Real Estate ............. 929 United States Outfitters..................................... C145/147 USA Shooting ............................................................. A9 UV Country, Inc. ........................................... 657/58 Vaccines On the Go, Inc. .................................. 2226 Van Noordwyk Safaris ....................................... 2050 Van Vuuren African Safaris ...................................... 1856 Vancouver Island Guide Outfitters...................... 2122 Velvet Ranch/Queen Charlotte/Protracker .... 2230/32/34 Venado Creek Ranch ............................................ 314/15 Verdera & Vicente................................................... 1203 Verney-Carron...................................................... 134/35 W.F. Mans Safaris ................................................... 1522 Wade Lemon Hunting .............................................. 2512 Wagonhound Outfitters ................................ C121/23 Warthog Sharpeners ......................................... 2332 Watts Trophy Hunting Safaris .............................. 1402/03 Wayland Cato III .............................................. 2612 Wayne Simanovich Trained Dogs ....................... 3029 WCR Quail Hunting Resort LLC ................................... 858 Weare’s Outfitting, LLC .................................... C149 Wears Harness........................................... GM22/23 Webb Hammond Knives and Jeweler.................. 1301 Weldon Whitley Knives ........................................... 2922 Wells Gallery ..................................................... 1944/45 Wendell Reich Hunter’s Quest...................... 1922/23 Wenig Custom Gunstocks ................................. 3040 Wes Hixon’s Outdoor Adventures ......................... 3012/14 Western Lands Outfitters ..................................... 2805/07 Westley Richards & Co. ............................... 741-842 Westwind Guide Service.....................................1848-50 Westwind Tugboat Adventures ................................... 936 White Peaks Trophy Elk Hunts ................................. 3047 Whiteswan Lake Outfitters ................................ 1657 Whitetail Junction Ranch ................................. 1658 Wicked River Outfitters.............................................. 823 Wild Arts by Raj S. Paul ..................................... 1520/21 Wild Rivers Whitetails.......................................... 424/25 Wild Sheep Foundation ........................................ A8 Wild West Guns ................................................... 722/23 Wilderness Beach Lodge - Kodiak Alaska................. 2932 Wildlife Gallery, The ......................................1136-1238 Wildlife Images Taxidermy ...................................... 1758 Wildlife Society ................................................. A12 Wildlife Systems, Inc. ........................................ C222/24 Wildman Lake Lodge .......................................... 1630/31 Wildpoint Whitetails ......................................... 2647 Wildside Hunting Safaris - New Zealand ............ 1158 Wildwood Design Group .................................... 1213 William & Son ...................................................1223-25 Willoughby McCabe & Co. ............................1939-41, V9 Willow Creek Outfitters LTD .............................. 2749 Wilson Whitetail & Wingshooting Ranch ........ 102/103 Winchester Ammunition ..................................... 2914/16 Winchester Safes............................................... 2953/55 Wingshooting Adventures ........................................QU11 Wintershoek Johnny Vivier Safaris ...................... 2331/33 Wireless Wildlife Products ......................... C546/548 Wollaston Lake Lodge/Cochrane River Outft ........... 844/45 Wolverine Valley Outfitters ................................ 3051 Woods & Water Taxidermy ............................ C208/10 World’s End Outfitters ........................................ 953 World Adventures Inc. ........................................ 2441/43 Wormald Hunting Adventures ..................................... 903 Xomaqua Lodge Safaris ...................................... 3037/39 Xtreme Whitetail Adventures ........................ 2526/28 Y.O. Ranch/Woodbury Taxiderrmy ........................317-418 Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. ...............................109-125 Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures ....................... C536 Zambeze Delta Safaris/Game Hunters Africa ....... 2729 Zambezi Hunters ........................................ 2144/45 Zimbabwe Prof. Hunters & Guides Assoc.............. A19

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Additional Donors to the 2012 Show As of press time

The 5th Avenue Store Adansonia Safaris Alamo Sporting Arms Alice Sevier Allison’s Auto Care Amy Mueller Argentina Expeditions Aux Arc Fur Traders Barbara Franklin Ben Carner Berkley Gallery Betsy Simpson Beverly Bell Brock Andreola and family Bullseye Taxidermy Carolyn West Catarosa Ranch Celia Scott Chloe’s Couture Cakes Cindy Swisher Dallas Stars Hockey Club Debbie Williams Debi Young Design Directions Showroom Dianne & Karen Fletcher DIVA - Women Outdoors Worldwide Dixie Yeatts Eaton Interiors Eleazar Saenz Elyse & Brooks Puckett Ennis Jr High School Welding/Outdoor Education Fiona Capstick Fossee’s Frank Sweeney Friend of DSC Glenroy Hunting Lodge Good Medicine Collection Graham Sales Safari Guiding Harper Cattle, L.L.C. Hummingbird Vacations

Hyatt Regency Dallas In Front of the Lens Integrity Gunbags Jarvi Studios Johnny Chilton Kay Beecherl Ladies Luncheon Committee Lone Survivor Foundation Longoria-Wright Foundation Lost Creek Outﬁtters The Lost Woodsman-Rick Rowley-Master Sculptor Lucy Blachly Michael Jones, DDS Monroe Carr Omni Dallas Hotel Pam Patterson Patrick Mavros Paul Schmidth Hair Design Private - Social Quorum Hotels Redpine Whitetails Rick Taylor Robin Jackson Photography Rolf Glassware Safari Specialty Importers, Inc. Schandra Designs Sharon Landre Shelley Rine Sherrie Lewis Smalls & Interiors Smiley’s Studio Suburban Furniture Susan Bradley Tootsies Tori Nayfa W4 Hunting & Fishing, LTD. Whitney Keilwasser Yvonne C. Miller Zulu Nyala Safaris

Dallas Safari Club Committee Chairs Convention Chair Abe and Tori Nayfa

Evening Hosts and Hostesses Chair: Dixie Yeatts

Photography Chair: Bill Honza

Convention Co-Chairs Karl and Rebecca Evans

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

Photography Competition Chair: Vivian Leopold Co-Chair: David Sams

Attendee Registration Chair: Jerry Mumfrey Co-Chair: Steve Miller Attendee Registration Evening Chair: Dixie Yeatts Attendee Bag Stufﬁng Chair: Debbie and Billy Williams Auction Item Transport Chair: Evan Purvis Co-Chair: Wyatt Abernethy Auction Chair: Robert Studdard Co-Chair: Steve Davis Awards Chair: Eddie Hopkins

Exhibitor Registration Chair: Mike Billings Co-Chair: Eddy Moore, Phillip Glasson Floor Managers Chair: Rob Salmeron Co-Chair: Peter Franklin Hospitality - Coffee Carts Chair: Mike Wilson Co-Chair: Ken Willis Hotel Food & Beverage Chair: Richard Allen Co Chair: Katy Allen Ladies Luncheon Chair: Elyse Puckett Co-Chair: Cindy Swisher

Rafﬂes Chair: James Jeanes Co-Chair: Brooks Puckett Security Chair: David Hood Co-Chair: Tom Humphries and Gary Weaver Seminars Chair: Marty Markl Signage Chair: Jack Hodges Co-Chair: Mark Meyer Silent Auction - Expo Chair: David Allison Co-Chair: Kyle Allison and Bill Wray Silent Auction - LL Chair: Karen Wolfe

Booth Solicitation/ Exhibitor Hospitality Chair: David Oakes Co-Chair: Hal Price

Life Member Breakfast Chair: Bill and Cindy Swisher Co-Chair: Dave Price and Camm Eddy

Concierge Chair: Stuart Rollings

Media Liaison Chair: Ben Carter

Table Sales Chair: John Patterson

Corporate Sponsors Chair: Ben Carter

Membership Booth Chair: Celia Scott Co-Chair: Karen Wolfe

Trafﬁc Chair: Matt Hopkins Co-Chair: Larry Ross

Move In/Move Out Chair: Scott Tobermann Co-Chair: Rod Wooley

Transportation Chair: Chris Hudson

Dallas Convention Center Chair: Karl and Rebecca Evans Donor Board & Auction Invoice Chair: Scott Fletcher Co-Chair: Jim Glasser DSC Store Chair: Dianne Fletcher and Karen Fletcher Co-Chair: Kelly and Christen Clark

Ofﬁce Move In/Move Out Chair: Scott Tobermann Co-Chair: Rod Wooley Ofﬁce Refreshments Chair: Mike Wilson Co-Chair: Ken Willis

Table Decorations/ Banquet Setup Chair: Christine Bond

Trophy Awards Chair: Corey Knowlton Video Ethics Chair: Rob Salmeron VIP Liaison Chair: Lance Phillips

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James D. Julia Auctions to offer

Extraordinary World-Class Collections in March 2012 n recent years, the James D. Julia Rare Firearms Division has established itself as the foremost firearms auction company in the world, consistently conducting some of the highest grossing firearms auctions in history. Julia’s focus and success is with the more rare and valuable items, whether it be important Winchesters, rare Colts, sporting shotguns and rifles, antiques, Civil War or Class III arms.

collection is one of the finest offerings of lever-action Winchesters ever to come to auction. The breadth of the collection also includes rare and superb Marlin rifles and Colt revolvers. The collection will be offered over three separate sessions, the first being our March 2012 sale. Included in the collection one will find many rare special-order Winchester variations, including Deluxe and Engraved examples, some with gold, silver and nickel embellishments. Many are pictured

Adams Collection - Winchester

While other auction companies may handle more guns or other items, Julia’s has maintained a focus on investment quality goods, and as a result, has developed a formidable international clientele of afﬂuent and passionate collectors. Our marketing and our expertise is unsurpassed. The collections handled in recent years reads like a “Who’s Who” in the gun world.

in scholarly reference books and their manufacture confirmed by factory archive letters. Also being offered in the first session will be Adams’ spectacular Colt Single Action Army revolver collection featuring some of the rarest and most desirable early Cavalry variations, many the finest. Many rare commercial SAAs, including longbarrel “Buntline” and short-barrel “Sheriff” models, will be offered along with

Adams Collection - Winchester

Julia’s March 2012 sale potentially will be the most extraordinary ﬁrearms auction the company has ever conducted. Several world-class collection and estates are being represented and the quality, rarity and diversity of goods is unsurpassed. If you were to attend just one sale in 2012, The March ﬁrearms event is unquestionably THE auction to have circled on the calendar!

engraved and high-condition examples. Rare and superb factory engraved Marlin lever-action rifles from the Adams collection will also be sold in the first phase. High-grade Marlins can actually be even more difficult to source than their Winchester counterparts. Many one of a kind engraving patterns and superb .22-caliber examples will be offered, most in original, minty condition.

Adams Collection - Winchester

The sale will include the offering of the extraordinary multi-million dollar estate collection of the late Wes Adams of Las Vegas, Nev. Mr. Adams was truly an extraordinary man of great character. The success of he and his family and his rise from very modest beginnings to one of the most prominent developers on the West Coast is, in itself, a true Horatio Alger story. A man of great passion, conviction and energy, he amassed in a few short years what generally takes a lifetime to accomplish. This incredible single

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There are very few times in a collector’s lifetime when an opportunity presents itself to acquire coveted items from an established and well known scholarly collection, “en masse.” The March auction will afford vintage custom knife collectors an incredible once-in-a-lifetime chance. Julia’s will be offering the renowned lifetime collection of William Scagel Custom Knives belonging to Dr. Jim Lucie of Fruitport, Mich. Dr. Lucie is regarded as the reigning authority on Bill Scagel, his life, and the knives he pro-

duced. Dr. Lucie is a noted author and has most recently completed a monumental and comprehensive book on Scagel’s works titled, “Scagel Handmade.” He has been a passionate collector of Scagel-made knives and other unique Scagel personal items for many decades. Dr. Lucie had the great fortune of meeting, doctoring and befriending Bill Scagel, late in his life. Dr. Lucie’s special relationship, appreciation of Scagel’s works eventually resulted in his amassing what is considered the finest collection of Scagelmade products to exist today. Scagel was an extremely conservative, crusty and independent individual who lived life on his own terms. Born in 1875, he lived until 1963 and for the majority of his life he used his unique skills and abilities to manufacture and craft about anything he wished. His focus, however, was on the production of quality knives. Although his products were simple utilitarian objects, he incorporated his unique talents into the production of objects of art. His knives were literally a thing of beauty and he eventually began marketing them through the elite sporting goods store Von Lengerke & Antoine in Chicago. Up until 1929, his exquisite knives were featured in their catalogs and sportsmen from all over of North America sought to own these very special knives. Scagel was the first person to be recognized as a bladesmith and artisan in the 20th Century. Knife makers like Bo Randall began to create artistic knives like those of Scagel’s and today the extraordinary fraternity of bladesmiths throughout North America can attribute the origination of this art form to Scagel himself; he is unquestionably the “Moses” of the American knife makers. With the exception of a couple of items he retains for his daughters, Dr. Lucie’s entire collection will be offered in this auction. There are between 70 and 80 Scagel lots in this sale and they will be offered in consecutive order on one day. These items represent some of the finest and most exquisite examples from the Scagel workshop including great rarities like camp axes, military fighting knives, and elaborate stag handled hunting knives to simple paring/utility blades. Julia’s catalog, considered the finest in the industry, will feature exquisite, fullcolor photos of each lot and a detailed description. A unique feature about the Julia catalog is, unlike most auctions that offer their goods “as is, where is,” Julia’s descriptions carry a 45-day guarantee from the date of the auction against any major discrepancy in the catalog description, thus making absentee bid participation not only easy and convenient, but also safe. Julia’s catalog will be available approximately four weeks prior to the auction and should be posted on their Web site approximately three weeks prior to the auction. In an effort to help make these rare items from the Adams and Lucie Collections available for anyone interested, the

William Scagel Custom Knives

Julia firm, along with the consignors, have decided to make available special financing terms for qualified parties. If a client is approved, prior to the auction, the terms will allow them to make payments for purchases over a period of time. Under no circumstances will terms be provided to anyone who does not apply before the auction. Customers must apply for and be approved before the auction for these special financing terms.

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Quality and value in a home you can move Five reasons you should check out CabinsandBarns.com time, you need to make sure your parent or child is safe. If your home is located in an area that will allow you to place another structure on your property, one of our cabins could provide the perfect solution, allowing each of you to maintain your independence while also making it convenient for you to keep tabs on that parent or adult child.

home made of quality workmanship, but at an affordable price, becomes reality at CabinsandBarns.com. With various ﬂoor plans customized to your needs, CabinsandBarns.com can deliver anything from a mother-inlaw cottage to a child’s playhouse to a “man cave,” and even a portable hunting and ﬁshing cabin that can be towed to your ranch or lease.

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You own or lease farm, ranch, lake or other property. If you need a place for you and your guests to stay, CabinsandBarns.com has your solution. We offer a wide variety of one- and two-bedroom portable homes, all of which can be completely customized to ﬁt your lifestyle and needs. Or, if you have multiple hunters or ﬁshermen, a large extended family or like to have a lot of friends on your property, you might consider this solution: Choose one cabin with a large living room and kitchen to use as a gathering place. Then choose a few smaller cabins for couples or families to stay. That gives everyone some privacy, plenty of bathrooms, and a place for everyone to get together for meals or just to hang out. And the cost is likely to be a lot less than building a single large house where you wouldn’t have as much privacy or as many bathrooms. And, if you change or lose the hunting lease, you can move the home!

You have aging parents or an adult child. Whether you’re looking at the possibility of having an elderly parent or an adult child come to live with you, you’ll wrestle with similar concerns. They will want their own space, privacy and independence. You, too, will want to maintain your privacy — but at the same

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You work from home or just need your own space. Regardless of your business or profession — having the ability to work from home can be a huge advantage. At the same time, it can be a detriment, since it is often difficult to separate work from your home life. Consider getting your own CabinsandBarns. com building — to use as an office, a workshop, a man cave, storage — or combine two or more of those things to get exactly the space you need. If you’ve been officing in your home, you’ll be delighted at the air of professionalism your business will take on when clients or customers visit, as well as the separation it will provide between your home and work lives.

You’re not made of money. Consider the options. If your only concern is to get something cheap, you can get a mobile home. Or, you can go to the other extreme and hire an architect to design and build exactly what you want (which will involve contractors, probably a year of planning and construction and a hefty price per square foot). Or, you can get a high-quality, low-maintenance custom home, built to your speciﬁcations and placed on your property within about two months at a price that won’t break the bank.

You want quality AND value. With our buildings you get both. Plus the ability to completely customize any building you choose. Want to have more counter space in the bathroom? More closet space? A different ﬁnish on the cabinets? No problem. We’ll help you customize your portable building and have it to you in 6-8 weeks. And all our buildings are covered by a 40-year limited warranty. Visit our Web site at www.CabinsandBarns.com for more information.

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Tradition, history and the finest gun making John Rigby & Co. offers new two-rifle sets

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stablished 1735 in Dublin, Ireland, John Rigby & Co. are known the world over as the premier provider of fine firearms. With a storied history of fine gun making, the Grand Tradition of Rigby continues today. The Rigby story has endured to become one of significant history coupled with numerous awards and warrants over the past 276 years. Known to royalty, dignitaries and avid shooters and game stalkers across the globe, Rigby firearms have gained the reputation as a trusted companion in the field. Known for the form, function and discerning Rigby look, John Rigby & Co. introduces for 2012, Seven Edition Two Rifle Set chambered in the legendary .275 and .416 Rigby. These two cartridges helped revolutionize modern sporting rifle applications winning the hearts of game stalkers from a bygone era. Today, the two combine to offer the discerning hunter and stalker outstanding performance in the field. Engraved by master engraver Ken Hunt of Surrey, England, the limited Rigby Two Rifle Sets are a masterfully produced bolt-action rifle pair crafted by Paul Roberts of London, England. Perfection and attention to the legendary Rigby form, function and detail, quickly identify … it’s a Rigby! The first in a series of John Rigby & Co. books also debuts in January 2012. “Rigby — A Grand Tradition” marks the rebirth of John Rigby & Co., the oldest

surviving gunmaker in the English-speaking world. The book combines the eye appeal and readability of a coffee-table volume with the scholarship and attention to detail of a history. The authors — Silvio Calabi, Steve Helsley and Roger Sanger, of “Hemingway’s Guns” fame — combed the Rigby ledgers (back to 1814) as well as British patent and military archives, a wide variety of earlier writings and even Ancestry.com. The result is the most comprehensive portrait yet of Rigby’s unique position in fine gun making. In addition to covering the Rigby family and its famous firm up to the First World War, the book discusses in depth their many technical advancements. Some allegedly helped put an end to dueling; others — the first Nitro Express and the rising-bite double rifle, the Magnum Mauser bolt-action and the .416 Rigby — changed big-game hunting forever. The third John Rigby even helped develop the .303 Enfield, which served British forces till almost 1960. “Rigby — A Grand Tradition” also presents a fresh look at several notable Rigby clients, including “Karamojo” Bell and Jim Corbett, Fateh Singh, the 31st Maharana of Udaipur, and Marshal Carl Gustaf Mannerheim; and tells the absorbing story of the first international match at Creedmoor, where the Irish (Rigby) and American (Sharps, Remington) rifle teams shot for glory, and the birth of the NRA.

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Avery BuckBrush camo suited for wooded duck pond, deer pasture f you can fool a turkey, you ought to be able to fool a deer. That’s the logic of Dallas Branch of the Avery Outdoors Pro Staff. Branch, a Dallas architect, spends his days designing buildings across the globe. But as often as he can, he’s out in the rural areas of Oklahoma and Texas hunting. As a pro staffer for Avery, the nation’s leading maker of waterfowl hunting accessories, Branch isn’t just after ducks and geese. That’s why he wears Avery’s BuckBrush camouﬂage pattern while hunting waterfowl, turkey and deer.

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“Definitely, I think you could use it just about everywhere,” he said. BuckBrush was first developed for waterfowlers set up in timber near ponds and creeks. The company has also rolled out other patterns: KW-1 (KillerWeed), developed to hide ground blinds in harvested fields; and MarshGrass, patterned after narrow leaf cattails, tules and flooded corn. Dark-hued BuckBrush, however, has influences of tree bark, which is effective for all sorts of hunting, Branch said. It was primarily designed from a duck’s view — while it’s airborne. According to Avery, “A combination of blurred and in-focus brush over a

slightly darker background produces the most effective depth and neutral tone ‘woods’ waterfowl pattern ever created.” “It seemed to be the most versatile to ﬁtting into mesquite and sagebrush areas,” Branch said. “I shot turkey 10 to 15 yards away without them ever being able to see me. “Turkeys have better eyesight than deer. If you can fool a turkey just with that, you’ll deﬁnitely fool a deer.”

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Talent, experience equals

world-class taxidermy

Life-Form Taxidermy specializes in African species Booths 1308-1409

ife-Form Taxidermy was established 30 years ago with the goal of becoming a world-class taxidermy studio. The company has since progressed and expanded to reach that goal. Each of the company’s 80 staff are dedicated to the role they play in providing top-quality taxidermy and service excellence. The highly skilled taxidermists possess in-depth knowledge of all African species, and coupled with their artistic talent, the result is lifelike trophies. All shoulder mount mannequins are custom made according to the client’s speciﬁc requests at no extra charge and full mount prices include custom-made habitat bases. In addition to the taxidermy studio, LifeForm runs a dip-andship facility and has its own tannery. The administration staff of seven ladies with a combined expertise of 30 years, completes the team. Each specialized in import and export requirements, the administration staff ensures that all necessary permits and supporting documentation are obtained and that everything in connection with the trophy proceeds efﬁciently.

Life-Form’s philosophy has resulted in clients returning over and over. Being serious about what they do and walking the extra mile, Life-Form ensures its clients receive not only exceptional trophies but also a true memory of their African safari. For client references, visit www.lifeformtaxidermy.com. Contact Life-Form for special rates on group or family safaris.

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hen Mark Grosvenor founded Medallion Foods in Newport, Ark., he was committed to developing a snack food business that would be a major player in the national marketplace. To do that, he needed quality people to move to northeast Arkansas to help him succeed in his dream. His purchase of Cooper Creek Ranch and the improvements he made on the property provided a well-rounded retreat for his management group. Having been involved in other land projects in the Northwest, he knew what it would take to make this ranch a firstclass hunting preserve. To maintain a quality herd of animals would take a lot of hard work and time to finish Grosvenor’s dream place in Arkansas. To this end, he hired a full-time staff to maintain the property year-round for the hunting potential. While there is more than 2,200 acres of timber currently on the ranch, the decision was made to leave the trees as additional cover for animals and help improve the habitat. A yearly burn was made to help relieve the underbrush for better hunting and to help prevent fires. Several areas were cleared for food plots, homesites and pasture for grazing. Realizing that this was going to be a world-class ranch, a log cabin was built at what was then the front to the property. The logs for this cabin where imported from the Pacific Northwest, and the entire cabin was custom-designed by Grosvenor. This cabin sits in the middle of a pasture with a long driveway bordered by a split-rail fence. The furniture was also custom-designed just for this lodge. Years later, the final piece to making this ranch complete was purchased: a large, 4,000-square-foot home. This purchase allowed the ranch to control the entire county road and close access while having a nice road running through the ranch. This home was redesigned to the strict standards of Grosvenor’s dream. The inside was made to become a luxury home, but also a place to have meetings and entertain customers. To that end, the rooms were enlarged to accommodate large groups of people. No expense was spared in the creation of this house. The addition of the second home allowed for more people to enjoy this wonderful ranch, but also allowed for the property to be enjoyed year-round. It was no longer just a hunting ranch. With its unique location in the country, several airports close by and its secluded setting, the property became a great getaway for relaxation. Of course, hunting was the original reason for the ranch. There were several food plots made in strategic locations. Each food plot had at least one raised, enclosed deer stand built overlooking it. Several feeders were added to help maintain the population of quality game herds. With the abundance of water, the herd had no reason to leave the ranch. To help allow the scoring of the animals, the perimeter fencing was not a high-game fence per Grosvenor’s desires. All of the work to make this a world-class recreation spot has already been completed by Grosvenor and his foresight of making a ranch out of this piece of the Ozarks. This peaceful property is tucked away in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. But it is also just two and a half hours from either Memphis, Tenn., or Little Rock, Ark.

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as follows: • Birth weight – 0.085 • Body weight – 0.61 • Antler points – 0.39 • Main beam length – 0.585 • Antler Spread – 0.23 • Basal circumference – 0.845 • Antler weight – 0.785 Typically, heritability factors of less than .20 are of little or no selection value. Heritability factors of .60 or above are highly inﬂuenced by selection. Recently, it has become more evident that does play a large role in producing trophy white-tailed bucks. Their genetic contribution is said to be slightly more than that of the buck. This takes place on a

Influencing Native White-tailed Deer Genetics by Releasing Captive Deer odern management plans for white-tailed deer focus on producing superior trophy bucks as quickly as possible. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s antler restrictions have increased the quality and age structure of animals being harvested. TPWD’s Managed Land Deer Permits have also helped production of trophy deer through intense management, better buck to doe ratios, and improved habitat and forage for these animals. Despite the changes that are being made, intense

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trophy management means going beyond the natural capability of wild genetics and nutrition. Genetic contribution of whitetailed deer is a well-documented subject. To influence free-ranging ranch genetics, deer from breeder facilities are being released to the wild. These animals of known descent can help operations influence genetics that select for a specific trait. Some antler characteristics are highly heritable while others are not. In 1994, J.D. Williams, et al., studied the heritability for antler characteristics and body weight of yearling white-tailed deer. The summary of the heritability averages is

cellular level. A buck and doe both contribute exactly 50 percent of the genetic material inside of the cell’s nucleus, however outside of the nucleus a doe is able to contribute more through mitochondrial DNA. Like most species, fawns inherit mitochondrial DNA solely from their mother, giving the doe slightly more genetic contribution than 50 percent. In addition to genetics, the doe is responsible for a buck’s development through care and nutrition. White-tailed does play a huge role in producing trophy whitetail bucks. Releasing genetically superior deer from a breeding facility serve as an alternative to TPWD’s Trap,

Transport, and Transplant (TTT). Historically, many managers chose TTT to build their deer herds. In this program, white-tailed deer are trapped by safe and legal means (usually helicopter and net guns), then released to pre-approved sites that have current wildlife management plans in place, CWD surveillance and adequate habitat. TTT release sites are inspected and current population census approved by a TPWD biologist. There is a $750 application processing fee per release site. The Deer Breeders Corporation (DBC) has a new program that will make selected white-tailed deer with enhanced genetics available to satisfy management requirements easier than the TPWD TTT program. The DBC provides ranch managers/owners with names of DBC deer breeders that have licensed breeding facilities. To release deer that have been purchased from a breeding facility, you must have a facility ID number, which is easily obtained from TPWD. A completed “Request for Registration of Site or Facility” application is returned to the TPWD Deer Breeder Program for approval. This application process does not have a processing fee and is very user-friendly. To learn more about how to improve the genetics on your ranch, call the DBC ofﬁce today, (866) 9725001. The DBC will send you a list of members who are offering stocker doe packages. Don’t miss the DBC 4th Annual 2012 New Year’s Deer Auction on January 20-21, 2012 at the Hilton Austin Airport! Visit our Web site at www.DBCdeer.com or call the DBC ofﬁce for more information.

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UV Country opens new showroom in Alvin Nation’s top Kawasaki MULE and TERYX dealer expands

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V Country has specialized in utility vehicles since the 1990s, and its new location in Alvin, a showpiece for its vehicles, provides a test-driving area and offers more of the high-quality service that has contributed to its standing as one of the top dealerships in the country. “We’ve grown our business different from others,” said Shannon Tracy, who owns the business with her husband, Scott. “We specialize in utility vehicles — we saw a real need for this in the mid-90s — the vehicles weren’t just being used for farms and ranches, they were used for hunting and outdoor applications.” UV Country offers two-wheel and fourwheel drive off-road vehicles in electric, gas, diesel and 6x6 and 8x8 in amphibious. Their product line includes Kawasaki, Club Car XRT, HuntVe, Argo, Big Tex Trailers, Yeti Coolers and Lehman Feeders. For the last four years, the dealership has been the largest seller in the U.S. of the Kawasaki MULE and TERYX. But the Tracys were hindered by their Houston retail location of 5,500 square feet, until they purchased a former Dodge dealership facility in Alvin. Now completely renovated, the building is a state-of-the-art power sports facility, complete

with a 16-bay service area specializing in utility vehicles, side x sides, ATVs, golf carts, trailers and eight acres where customers can test-drive the vehicles. “For the first time, we have the retail location where we can showcase all that we have available,” Shannon said. “We help the customer find the vehicle that best fits their needs.” Scott Tracy focuses on the service and customizing side. “We’ll build the vehicle to the customer’s needs,” he said. “From the gun racks to the lighting to anything else, we can do it. We stand behind what we sell and service, and we take great pride in that.” Scott said their shop equipment is similar to what you might see in a tractor shop like where he got his start working on John Deere heavy equipment. “We have the right qualified technicians and the right equipment,” he said. “I’m more concerned with service after the sale. “That’s what we’ve been doing for years, and we spend many hours a day in the back making sure the vehicles are right — and we enjoy it, it’s not like a job — I love what I do.” Stop by UV Country at Booth 657-658 at the Dallas Safari Club Convention and visit Jim Shults, our outfitting and customizing specialist.

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Safari Destination

NAMIBIA! unting is part and parcel of Africa, the land where mankind began. It is built into the life of the continent and the spirit of the people. Namibia is emphatically a pro-wildlife and wildlife-utilization country, and the progressive national constitution is the first in the world to formally enshrine the sustainable utilization of living natural resources. Namibia offers some of the best hunting on earth — in addition to that this magnificent country on the southwestern coast of Africa is politically stable, has a well-developed infrastructure, healthy climate and world-class medical facilities. Namibia is known for its peace-loving, friendly people and as the “land of contrasts,” offering a variety of fascinating tourist destinations to visit before or after your hunt. It is easy to get to Namibia, flying either via Europe or South Africa; USA citizens do not require visas, and clearing your hunting rifles into Namibia is a quick and efficient process. Namibian’s premier trophy hunting operator, Hunters Namibia Safaris, has an international reputation for excellent trophy quality, facilities and services. Joof and Marina Lamprecht, who own and personally run this highly respected safari company, have hosted many Texas-based clients — families on their first African adventures as well as highly experienced world-famous hunters — and a list of recent references with

contact details is available on request. HNS safaris are for the discerning client, as they focus on the Africa of old, structuring each safari to suit individual requirements and desires — whether you are an individual, couple, or in your own group of up to 12, you will be the only guests receiving personalized attention from our entire staff. The Hunters Namibia Safaris team is dedicated to quality trophies, facilities and service, and is committed to serving their country and community. HNS prides itself in adhering to strict principles of fair chase, ethical hunting and sustainable utilization as the ultimate conservation tool. Joof and Marina Lamprecht would be honored to introduce you to their homeland, the Namibia they love, and look forward to discussing your Namibian safari plans at the “Out of the Wild 2012 Convention” — the greatest hunters’ convention on the planet from Jan. 5-8 at the Dallas Convention Center. Hunters Namibia Safaris will be “camped out” at Booth 1633 and 1634, or e-mail them at hunters@mweb.com.na. You are also invited to attend Marina’s seminar “Safari Destination NAMIBIA!” on Fri. Jan. 6 at 3:30-4:30 or on Sat., Jan 7 at 3:30-4:30, at the DSC Convention.

Hunters Namibia Safaris (615) 975-6169 www.HuntersNamibia.com Booths 1633-1634

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A memorable year, with more to come

n July, I watched my daughter “leopard crawl” on her hands and knees to the edge of a ravine in northeast South Africa. Lili, joined by PH Herman Coetzee of Thormählen & Cochran Safaris, edged closer to a mature waterbuck as a north breeze muffled the shudder noise of my Nikon D3. Herman posted the shooting sticks; Lili set up, aimed and fired. PH and client both looked back into my lens. Herman beamed elation; Lili looked worried, unsure of her shot. The powerful animal, weighing 300 to 400 pounds, did charge off. The hunting party followed. The bull appeared and Lili was instructed to shoot again. The bull bolted, Lili fired as it ran. It collapsed after another 200-yard run. Herman was impressed with the two perfect shots that connected. He congratulated Lili with a handshake and said, “When you meet a boy you want to marry, have him call Herman and I’ll tell him all about you.” At that moment Herman nicknamed her “The Bush Princess.” It was her third animal on our safari last summer. How could I not be any more proud of my daughter? The year 2011 has been memorable, to say the least. By David J. Sams

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Ben Carter and I hunted axis last spring with NGK Adventures in the Texas Hill Country. In September, I enjoyed one of the best white-winged dove shoots ever at the Nooner Ranch near Hondo. A month later, Craig Nyhus and I were nicknamed the “Cull Brothers” while harvesting management bucks at Rafter W Ranches in Sonora. On the first weekend in November, I guided my youngest daughter, Marina, to her first deer. A fine 10-point buck and I had a great Thanksgiving with my girls while hunting ducks on the Texas coast. In December I was on my West Texas deer lease where I rattled up 23 bucks in a three-day period. I never squeezed the trigger, but it was one of the greatest deer hunts of my life. Unfortunately, not all my time is spent in the field. Publishing Lone Star Outdoor News demands a lot of hours in the office. And it’s usually a mad dash to be on time for Dallas Safari Club board meetings. Serving on the board has allowed me to give back to this great club. It has been astounding to see how even with a bad worldwide economy all facets of the hunting industry still support each other. Lone Star Outdoor News is a perfect example. The newspaper, now in its eighth year, is privileged to produce the DSC convention day program. What you’re holding is the largest convention program we’ve ever produced. Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen. Through this industry, we’re inspired to give back. Soon, Lone Star Outdoor News will start a new phase in its long-range plan: the development of a new charitable foundation to benefit youth education, hunter opportunity, wildlife research and outdoor journalism. We’ll be announcing more on that later. For now, we can all agree that 2012 is sure to hold its own great memories.

Lone Star Outdoor News, Founder and CEO (214) 361-2276 • www.lsonews.com

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Nikon’s Monarch African Series built to handle dangerous game Riflescopes accommodate clear views on fast shots

ikon Sports Optics, a company that has earned a reputation for quality and performance among outdoorsmen, has designed a riflescope series specifically for hunting in Africa. The new Monarch African Series riflescopes are built around what works when hunting dangerous game on the Dark Continent. And they are engineered for those hard-hitting rifles required by hard-charging game. “In a dangerous game situation, the hunt can turn from lazy to deadly in less than a second,” said Jon LaCorte, the company’s senior product marketing manager, in a press release. “And that’s when you will really appreciate every feature we built into our African Series of riflescopes.” The Monarch African Series of riflescopes is available in three models (a one-inch tube 1-4x20mm and two 30mm tube 1.1-4x24mm models), all of which offer ultra-wide fields of view, four times zoom, and generous eye relief. Nikon aficionados familiar with the company’s flagship Monarch line know they can expect the latest technology and highest performance from any model in the line. Among the features of these waterproof, fogproof and shockproof African Series of riflescopes are: • Ultra ClearCoat Optics: Nikon’s fully multicoated optics provide crystalclear viewing and a power range designed to handle the fast shots demanded by dangerous game. • Generous eye relief: Hunters will appreciate Nikon’s four full inches of eye relief plus the lower power range will keeps shooters on target in fast, “both eyes-open” situations. The easy-tohandle 20mm and 24mm objectives combine with Nikon’s durability so that hunters can carry the rifle without worry.

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• German #4 reticle: This reticle, which offers fast target/reticle acquisition, is also available in an illuminated version that is especially suited for latenight predators of the toothy variety and other low-light hunting. • 1/2 or 1/4 MOA adjustments: This translates into fast, sure sight-ins. A large field of view gets hunters on target fast, when it literally can mean life or death for the hunter or the hunted. The easy-to-use positive click reticle adjustments also help hunters maintain their settings, even with heavy recoil. • Quick-focus eyepiece: This feature allows the user to instantly bring the reticle into sharp focus. • Enhanced mount-ring spacing: Hunters will have an easier time mounting this riflescope to virtually any rifle action, regardless of caliber, even magnum-length actions. “I was lucky enough to use the Monarch African Illuminated reticle during my first South African safari. The 30mm tube let plenty of light in and the scope preformed perfectly. I made two perfect shots on plains game, and the scope looked great attached to my Ruger No. 1.” — David J. Sams, founder, Lone Star Outdoor News The Monarch African Series riflescope’s MSRP is $279.95 for the 1-4x20 model; $769.95 for the 1-4x24 German #4 reticle model; and $859.95 for the 1.1-4x24 Illuminated German #4 reticle model.

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