Senate Unanimously Passes Significant CSF Priority, ACE Reauthorization Act
Wednesday, the United States Senate unanimously passed the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act (S. 3791), a comprehensive and bipartisan bill that is a top priority for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). This important legislation is led by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Member and Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee Sen. Carper, EPW Ranking […]
Larry’s Blog: Becoming A Hog Pistoleero!
Looking for a bit of a challenge? Might I suggest hunting wild hogs with a handgun and more specifically doing so with a Taurus Raging Hunter revolver! Why a pistol and why a revolver over some of the other handgun actions? With me it goes back to a time when I used to play “cowboys”, […]
RMEF Honors Stemler as Conservationist of Year
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation presented longtime biologist, avid hunter and RMEF life member Casey Stemler with the Conservationist of the Year Award at its 40th Anniversary Celebration on May 4, 2024. “I have a long history with RMEF so for me this recognition is super important,” said Stemler. “I’m being recognized for this, but […]
2024 DSC Photo Contest Now Open
The Photo Contest is open to DSC Members of all ages on May 1, 2024. Amateur photographers only, please. The 2024 Photo Contest will close on June 14, 2024. It includes photos taken during the 2023 year. Winners will be announced at an upcoming award event on Sept. 19. The categories are: Landscape Wildlife Hunting/Fishing Mobile Device […]
Larry’s Blog: The Never Give Up Buck
Did you ever see a “good” buck on your way to camp, or, in a trail camera photo then hunted him in that immediate area for several days? Then when you did not see him, gave up and started hunting elsewhere? In that case, did you ever wonder what happened to that buck? Was he […]
DSC Big Bore Shoot a Booming Success
DSC held one of its signature annual events last weekend – the 2024 Big Bore Shoot. Close to 30 shooters arrived early at the private range just south of Dallas, some coming as far away as the Texas Hill Country and Louisiana. The rules were simple; a practice round of three shots followed by two […]
GOABC Awards DSC’s Mike Wilmot the 2024 Fair Chase Award
DSC Great Lakes Chapter President Mike Wilmot was recently recognized by the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia as their 2024 Fair Chase Award Recipient. The Fair Chase Award was established by the GOABC in 2012 to recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to help further conservation and stewardship within the province […]
House Passes Robust Recreation Package, Led by CSC Co-Chair Representative Westerman
Yesterday evening, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6492, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE Act), on a voice vote, a clear sign of the wide-spread support for this legislation and outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting. This bipartisan legislation is strongly supported by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and is […]
Larry’s Blog: Planning
It may be Spring, and your thoughts are upon calling in a gobbler, hunting black bear, or if you’re truly fortunate heading to the southern hemisphere in search of big game adventures. Those indeed are fun and truly worthwhile. Even if those are, or are not, in your immediate future, I have got a feeling […]
Larry’s Blog: The Copper Sky
“Not unlike the shine and hue of a newly minted penny!” came the voice from beneath a worn and worn well brown felt hat. “Spect there’s a harsh wind blowing across the western plains. Likely will be getting here about near dark about the time Venus makes her appearance,” said he pointing to the west. […]