DSC Foundation Names Steve Hornady as 2026 Legacy Award Honoree
The DSC Foundation (DSCF) is proud to announce that Steve Hornady has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 DSC Foundation Legacy Award, recognizing his enduring contributions to conservation and the legacy of hunting. The DSC Foundation Legacy Award was established to honor hunter conservationists whose passion and dedication have left a lasting […]
OHAA Application Deadline May 15
The Dr. Bob Speegle Outstanding Hunting Achievement Award recognizes the profound contributions of the hunter and is given solely for outstanding achievements in big game hunting, which are essential to wildlife conservation. Completed applications must be received by the OHAA Chair by May 15 to be eligible for the award at the following Convention. For questions and forms, please contact Awards Coordinator Crystal Allison at […]
DSC Foundation Recognizes Jeff Crane as the 2024 Legacy Award Winner
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation President & CEO Jeff Crane was awarded the DSC Foundation’s 2024 Legacy Award at their annual Gala and Auction in Dallas on Saturday night. The DSC Foundation Legacy Award was created to honor hunter conservationists who, through their passion and dedication, have left more than their personal mark on the past. This […]
Colin Caruthers Young Hunter Award – Nominations Sought
The application cycle is open for nominations for the 2024 Colin Caruthers Young Hunter Award, annually given to youth members who are actively involved in their local community and their hunting journey. The application allows the nominees to share their past hunting and shooting experiences, hobbies and extra-curricular activities, as well as academic achievements. Last […]
Conservation Trailblazer Award Nominees Sought by Sept 1
The Trailblazer Award celebrates the immense contribution of wildlife professionals to the field of game and non-game wildlife conservation, including wildlife and habitat management, applied research and policy. Nominees must be full-time state, federal, tribal, provincial, government, academic institution or NGO natural resource professionals. The award may be presented to recognize the lifetime career achievements […]
Capstick Award Nominations Open Through Sept. 1
The Peter Hathaway Capstick Hunting Heritage Award for 2024 is open and accepting nominations. Capstick’s defense of the international big game hunting community and the role of hunting in the conservation of wildlife and its habitat made him a household name. The objective of this award is to bring honor and recognition to an individual, […]
2023 Weatherby Award Winner – Béla Hidvégi
Béla Hidvégi was born in 1936 in a small Hungarian town called Nagyszénás. His parents were landowners and, after the war, they lost all their property and had to flee from the mob to the other side of the country. Béla studied at Keszthely Agricultural University and then in 1956 continued the studies in London, […]
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 […]
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 […]