Auction Spotlight: Dakota Outfitters 5-Day Whitetail Hunt
Calling all Bidders… [box] Are you ready for DSC’s 2020 Auction Spotlights? Well, the wait is over! Each and every Friday leading up to the Greatest Hunters’ Convention on the Planet scheduled January 9-12, 2020, one of many special opportunities generously donated to Heritage Convention & Sporting Expo Auctions & Raffles will be spotlighted just […]
AFWA Adopts Sustainable Use Resolution
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) recently adopted a resolution affirming their support of sustainable use, stating “regulated hunting, fishing and trapping are essential for the conservation of species including endangered and threatened species…” This is an extremely significant statement as AFWA is the body of all 50 state and fish agencies in […]
Green light for hunting as a management tool for wolf
FACE PRESS RELEASE In its ruling today, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) confirmed that the use of hunting as a population management tool for strictly protected species is compatible with EU law. The case involved questions for a preliminary ruling by Finland’s Supreme Administrative Court to the EU’s highest court on the interpretation […]
DSC 2020 Artist of the Year: Silversmith and Sculptor Patrick Mavros
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Stephanie Mallory 205-999-8247 stephanie@mallorycommunicationsinc.com info@biggame.org (Oct.7, 2019 – DALLAS) – DSC has selected master sculptor and silversmith Patrick Mavros as the Artist of the Year for the 2020 Convention, Heritage. Mavros, a renowned self-taught sculptor and jewelry designer, is considered by many to be one of the most important and influential silversmiths of his time. […]
DSC Convention: Full Steam Ahead
Are you counting the days yet? Do not miss this one! Just four months away, the Greatest Hunters’ Convention on the Planet™ is almost a reality. Planning for Heritage has accelerated in the past month, with the Exhibitor Floor Plan published in August, and Banquet and Day Pass Registration opening Sept. 13 to Dec. 13. […]
DSC Talks Sustainable Use at International Conference
This week, DSC Executive Director Corey Mason and DSC Foundation Executive Director Richard Cheatham have been attending the CITES Convention of the Parties in Geneva, Switzerland. CITES is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Every two to three years, the Conference of the Parties meets to review the […]
DSC Launches "Untamed Heritage" Podcast With Larry Weishuhn and Ken Milam
The new “DSC’s Untamed Heritage” podcast, co-hosted by legendary “Mr. Whitetail,” Larry Weishuhn, and outdoor radio personality Ken Milam, is now available wherever podcasts can be found. “Our goal with ‘DSC’s Untamed Heritage’ is to entertain and educate, while exploring the many wonderful facets of the hunter/angler/conservationist’s way of life,” Weishuhn said. “This podcast will cover […]
DSC Georgia Establishes Chapter Network in Southeast U.S.
DSC is delighted to welcome its newest Chapter − DSC Georgia. Based in Atlanta, this enthusiastic group brings years of experience in the outdoor industry and will no doubt be a conservation leader in the Southeast. The chapter’s initial membership ranges from well-known outfitters to Weatherby Award recipients and is led by the highly regarded […]
Romanian People Call for Bear Intervention
Bear attacks are on the rise, and the rural people in Romania are demanding immediate action. Although there is an Action Plan for Brown Bears and Wolves in place, only certain parts have been implemented, and the permit process is slow and discouraging. Most notably, there is no clear quota in place to properly manage […]
100 Days at Department of the Interior
Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt crossed the 100-day mark in July, providing this message of perspective and accomplishment. Colleagues, It has been 100 days since I sent you my initial message as Secretary of the Interior, and I thought it would be useful to share my perspective on the activities during this timeframe. Before […]