Support for Black Rhino Import Permit
By Richard Cheatham, DSCF President DSC (this time the DSC Foundation) auctioned another black rhino export permit given to DSC Foundation by the government of Namibia. The rhino killed by the hunter in the spring of 2017 was an old bull that had previously killed six other individuals – one post-productive male took out six […]
Hong Kong Passes Bill To Ban Ivory Trade
Earlier this week, Hong Kong voted to end its ivory trade. The bill also included an increase for maximum penalties –10 years in jail. Supporters see the ban as closing a large loophole since most of the world banned ivory trade in 1990 with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna […]
Good News for Rhinos, Bad News for Poachers
The number of rhinos illegally killed by poachers in South Africa decreased in 2017. Records revealed that the number is down from 1,054 in 2016. On another positive note, the conviction rate for poaching cases also increased up to 21% this year. However, the number of incidents remains high with 1,028 poached rhinos. The government […]
Looking Back at 2017: A Year of Success for Hunting and Fishing
Over the last few weeks, the team at the US Department of the Interior has had a moment to reflect on all that has been accomplished over the last year. From overturning the ban on lead ammo and tackle to the numerous new areas for public land use, 2017 was a year of numerous successes […]
Hunting’s Role in Pakistan
In Pakistan, the story of trophy hunting and the markhor is regarded as a success. But, poachers continue to threaten that status. On Dec. 28, a local Pakistani Parks and Wildlife Department caught several poachers with the meat, horns and skin of two flare-horned markhor. The Department and government worked together to prosecute the suspects […]
Back to Business Around the States
In early January, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department began the fourth year of collaring moose to study their lifespan and productivity. Surrounding states Maine and Vermont will also coordinate in the efforts to understand what factors affect population growth the area. Within the first few years of study, scientists have linked the rise in […]
Accomplished Hunters Featured on Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Host Rob Keck will be visiting with three star studded guests recorded earlier this month from the Dallas Safari Club Convention and Expo. The three men, all accomplished and passionate hunters, have committed their lives to wildlife conservation and their personal stories will be riveting. Tune in to hear special guests, Corey […]
Dallas Safari Club Position on Captive Bred Lion Hunting
Few animals in Africa, or anywhere, are as iconic as the African lion. As hunters we understand the benefits of lion hunting. Dallas Safari Club has stated, and firmly believes, that in the fight to save lions, hunters are their best allies. In January 2013, Dallas Safari Club announced its definition of the ideal huntable […]
DSC Adds Newest Chapter – DSC Wyoming
DSC announces its newly established affiliate chapter, DSC Wyoming. The group joins the growing chapter affiliate program, bringing the total number of chapters to nine. The program connects conservation groups without geographical ties to DSC to share in achieving the club’s vision of a society that values wildlife, engages in its conservation, and understands and […]
DSC Position on Captive Bred Lion Hunting
Few animals in Africa, or anywhere, are as iconic as the African lion. As hunters we understand the benefits of lion hunting. Dallas Safari Club has stated, and firmly believes, that in the fight to save lions, hunters are their best allies. In January 2013, Dallas Safari Club announced its definition of the ideal huntable […]