A red squirrel and a grizzly bear walk onto a Canadian train track…
When grizzly bears eat the grain spilled from the trains that pass through the Canadian Rockies, it can prove to be fatal. Although animals have only occasionally foraged near the railway in Canada’s Banff and Yoho National Parks since the 1880s, recent human interference to the ecosystem has driven more bears into these dangerous areas. […]
Day One: Secretary Zinke Signs Orders to Expand Access to Public Lands
Orders Strengthen America’s Outdoor Heritage & Restore Opportunities for Sportsmen and Anglers WASHINGTON – Today, on his first day on duty, Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke (pronounced ZINK-ee) issued two secretarial orders which expand access to public lands and increase hunting, fishing, and recreation opportunities nationwide. These orders deliver on promises made by […]
Dallas Safari Club and DSC Foundation Salute New Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke
Today’s announcement of the confirmation of Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke as the new Secretary of the Department of Interior marks the beginning of a new era for American outdoorsmen and women. In his new role, Secretary Zinke is responsible for protecting the natural resources of the U.S., which include federal lands and overseeing the U.S. […]
DSC Director Nominee Biographies
Scott Tobermann is an active hunter and travels the world with his wife, Debbie. He was the 2016 Dixie Yeatts Award of Excellence winner, 2017 Convention co-chair with Debbie, and is now the 2018 Convention chair with Debbie. Scott served as a vice president to the Board for 2016-2017 and has been a Convention volunteer […]
American Wildlife Conservation Partners' Letter to the Senate
This letter was sent on behalf of the AWCP, a group which includes DSC in its membership. Please contact both of your Senators, on both sides of the aisle, and urge their yes vote on HJ Res 69. Dear Leader McConnell, Senator Cornyn, and Chairwoman Murkowski: The House sent you on February 16, 2017, with […]
Carter Stepping Down As DSC Executive Director
DSC Executive Director Ben Carter has announced his resignation, effective May 31, 2017. Ben has served as Executive Director of DSC for approximately 10 years, during which time DSC experienced tremendous growth in all phases of the organization. Most importantly, DSC became a recognized leader in the wildlife conservation and sustainable use movement. Ben will […]
DSC Objects to USFWS Order 219
Arbitrary Decision Impacts Recreational Hunting and Fishing For his last hurrah before departing office, outgoing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Director Daniel Ashe released USFWS Directors Order 219, expanding the use of nontoxic ammunition and fishing tackle. Dallas Safari Club (DSC) objects to the Order, and condemns the decision as it targets our hunting […]
NYT Getting the Story Out
In the aftermath of the Cecil the lion controversy, there have been a number of stories, in print and video, about the benefits of hunting – the direct effect on conservation, the monies raised from hunters, and the benefits to local communities from sustainable use practices. Many of these stories come from sources that we […]
Goat Plague Could Bring End for Mongolian Saiga
The saiga antelope, or Saiga tatarica, may have survived for millions of years, but its future looks uncertain. Facing another deadly disease, the critically endangered species could lose up to 80 percent of its remaining Mongolian population, Saiga tatarica mongolica. This week, the New York Times published an article by Erica Goode that shares the […]
Another Legislative Session, Another Battle over Cougar Hunting
Oregon searches for best way to deal with cougar problems Every year, new bills and opposition arise over hunting cougars in Oregon. This session, three bills look to allow Oregon counties the choice to use dogs when hunting cougars. These bills would override Measure 18, which has banned the use of dogs to hunt cougars […]