Doing it Right!
“You’re welcome to bring any Mossberg firearm,” said Linda Powell. “It’s going to be a baited hunt; the distance will be short. All their baits and blinds are no more than 20 yards apart.” Before I could respond, “I’m planning on taking my .450 Bushmaster, Patriot Predator, 16.25-inch barrel. I’ve used it with great success […]
Mule Deer Realities
For the most part I am truly pleased to have been born when I was, but with one small caveat; I wish I could have started hunting mule deer earlier than I was able to. I shot my first mule deer shortly after graduating from Texas A&M University. Growing up in rural Texas in the […]
EP: 179 of DSC Campfires with Larry Weishuhn: Brian Fienhold as Guest
Brian Fienhold wears numerous hats at DSC for both DSC proper and the DSC Foundation, particularly in development of relationships with various outdoor companies. Brian this week takes time to visit with Larry about some of the latest projects he has been involved in, including very special rifles from Weatherby made available only at DSC […]
What a Night – Thank You for a Successful DSCF Gala
This past Saturday was a night to celebrate Conservation through Hunting at the Annual DSC Foundation Gala presented by Silencer Central The overflow crowd arrived ready to support the DSC Foundation mission, turning vision into action by promoting science-based conservation, supporting sustainable use, and emphatically embracing the role of legal, regulated hunting. And generously support […]
Narrowing the Gap
My Mossberg Patriot Predator 7mm PRC, mounted with a Trijicon AccuPoint 4-16×50 scope, and sighted-in “dead on” at 50 yards with Hornady’s Precision Hunter 175-grain ELD-X was now ready my upcoming Alberta, Canada black bear hunt. I shot it several times at ranges out to 200 yards, just in case we spotted that color phase […]
Firearm Industry Surpasses $16 Billion in Pittman-Robertson Excise Tax Contributions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, celebrated a milestone achievement after announcing firearm and ammunition manufacturers topped $16.1 billion in excise tax contributions to the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund since its inception in 1937. When adjusted for inflation, the total is more than $25 billion. The latest Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET) Collection report […]
Silencer Central Supports Dallas Safari Club’s Mission as Annual Foundation Gala Sponsor
Sioux Falls, South Dakota– Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, announced today it is the presenting sponsor of the DSC Foundation’s Annual Gala on May 6, 2023, in Dallas. “We’re honored to stand alongside an amazing group of hunters and conservationists at the 2023 DSCF Gala,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “As a presenting […]
On the Hunt for Sustainability: New course explores the role of hunting in conservation
Written by Sarah Fuller Reprinted with permission from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service This spring semester marked the beginning of a unique course opportunity for students within the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to explore wildlife conservation through the lens of a multifaceted practice that has sustained humans for millennia and is foundational to […]
Larry Weishuhn and Brandon Houston talk with Craig Archer, owner of Double A Outfitting
Larry and Brandon are deep in the Panhandle/High Plains region of Texas, pursuing Aoudad, but not just any, a bachelor group that has 3 extremely massive rams, all well exceeding 35-inches. While filming for their new television show, “The Journey are hunting with the shows premier outfitter, Double A Outfitting. A change in weather has […]
Aoudad Are Not Easy
“Stowe your gear and change into whatever clothing you want to hunt in. Brandon and Chris are down at the rifle range making certain his 7mm PRC Mossberg rifle is properly sighted in. Soon as they get back, we’ll head to the canyons.” Said Craig Archer when I arrived at his Double A Outfitting camp. […]