Upcoming Director Elections

On February 6, DSC members will receive an email from YesElections with the subject line “Vote Now DSC Director Election & Bylaws Amendment,” that will allow you to participate in the election for Directors and vote on several proposed bylaws amendments. As a reminder, YesElections is conducting our voting process and all voting will be done […]
172 DSC Campfires with Larry Weishuhn talking with Lorie Woodward

Lorie Woodward is one of today’s great writers who covers such varied topics as wildlife conservation, land uses and profiles both individuals and wildlife conservation-oriented organizations. Her rural, tied to the land background, is unique in today’s writers and editors. Not only can she wrangle a dangling participle, she understands the importance of hunting as […]
2023 DSC Convention Recap

Planning Already Underway for 2024 The return of the 2023 DSC Convention and Sporting Expo Jan 5-8 to Dallas at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center brought with it record attendance, dollars raised and energy in support of the DSC mission of Conservation, Education and Advocacy. A massive thank you to all who exhibited, supported, […]
171 DSC Campfires with Larry Weishuhn First Show of 2023

As Larry approached his 200th episode of “DSC’s Campfires with Larry Weishuhn” which will happen during 2023, he reflects a bit on the past, but primarily focuses on the future. In this first episode of 2023 Larry looks toward the future, some of his hunting plans, but also in becoming involved with “DSC’s The Journey”, a […]
170 DSC Campfires with Larry Weishuhn Christmas 22 Edition

Christmas has always been a sacred and special time in our family. A time of being together, of sharing well wishes and special gifts, not only material things but giving of ourselves as well. Going back in the past, once church had been attended and gifts distributed, it was time to hunt with my two […]
Conservation Visions Named 2023 DSC Foundation Education Award Winner

DSC Foundation is pleased to announce Conservation Visions’ Shane Mahoney as the inaugural winner of DSC Foundation’s Education Award. Recognizing the need to educate the public, media, and elected officials on the benefits of science-based wildlife management and legal, regulated hunting, this award acknowledges the contribution of organizations or individuals that significantly and uniquely educate […]
Why?

I was getting tickled. Each time I made a statement my hunting partner asked “Why?” I was tempted to simply respond “Because!” The questioning started moments after I passed up the best buck we had seen in four days of hunting hard all day long. When not rattling, or sitting and watching, we walked. Walked […]
Dr. Bob Speegle Outstanding Hunting Achievement Award (OHAA) Winner: Milton Schultz, Jr.

The Dr. Bob Speegle Outstanding Hunting Achievement Award (OHAA) Committee has selected Milton Schultz, Jr. as the 2023 Award Recipient. Mr. Schultz will be presented the prestigious award at the DSC Convention and Sporting Expo during the Saturday evening banquet on January 7, 2023. There are several criteria acceptable for this award, such as collection […]
2023 Bull Elephant Award Winner: U.S. Rep Bruce Westerman

The DSC Bull Elephant Award will be presented to U.S. Rep Bruce Westerman at the 2023 DSC Annual Convention. The Bull Elephant Award is given to legislators at both the national or state levels who have continually supported legislation and efforts that coincide with DSC’s mission. U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman is a Hot Springs native […]
2023 Colin Caruthers Young Hunter Award Winner: John Hartford

DSC is pleased to announce John Hartford as the 2023 Colin Caruthers Young Hunter Award recipient. This award honors young hunters who prioritize their time to be active both in the field and in their school and community. The award is named for the late Colin Caruthers, an avid hunter and wildlife enthusiast from an […]