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 […]
2023 Peter Hathaway Capstick Hunting Heritage Award Winner: Richard Childress
DSC is proud to announce Richard Childress as the 2023 Peter Hathaway Capstick Hunting Heritage Award winner. Childress, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, is a businessman, philanthropist and conservationist. The Capstick Award commemorates the values of a great man whose love of hunting and respect for wildlife drove a legacy that ensured the conservation of […]
2023 Conservation Trailblazer Award Winner: Jim Heffelfinger
DSC has selected Jim Heffelfinger as the winner of the 2023 Conservation Trailblazer Award. This award celebrates the monumental contribution of wildlife professionals to the field of game and non-game wildlife conservation, including wildlife and habitat management, applied research and policy. Heffelfinger will be presented the award, plus a $10,000 contribution in his name toward […]
DSC Welcomes New Utah State Chapter
Based out of Salt Lake City, the chapter was organized and founded by lifelong hunter and conservationist, Jared Habel. “We in Utah are so lucky to live in one of the most beautiful places on earth with such a diverse landscape, so we need to do our part to conserve and protect wildlife and their […]
Planning Your Hunt: From the Larry Weishuhn Series
Photos by Larry Weishuhn Outdoors Where Are You Going/What Are You Hunting “Want to go to Uganda?” questioned Tim Fallon of FTW Ranch and Sportsman’s All-Weather All-Terrain Marksmanship (S.A.A.M.) training fame when I stopped by the booth at the DSC Convention. Tim and I had previously shared hunting adventures together in Alaska, Austria, Benin, Burkina […]