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 […]
2023 Colin Caruthers Young Hunter Award Winner: John Hartford
DSC is pleased to announce John Hartford as the 2023 Colin Caruthers Young Hunter Award recipient. This award honors young hunters who prioritize their time to be active both in the field and in their school and community. The award is named for the late Colin Caruthers, an avid hunter and wildlife enthusiast from an […]
2023 Peter Hathaway Capstick Hunting Heritage Award Winner: Richard Childress
DSC is proud to announce Richard Childress as the 2023 Peter Hathaway Capstick Hunting Heritage Award winner. Childress, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, is a businessman, philanthropist and conservationist. The Capstick Award commemorates the values of a great man whose love of hunting and respect for wildlife drove a legacy that ensured the conservation of […]
2023 Conservation Trailblazer Award Winner: Jim Heffelfinger
DSC has selected Jim Heffelfinger as the winner of the 2023 Conservation Trailblazer Award. This award celebrates the monumental contribution of wildlife professionals to the field of game and non-game wildlife conservation, including wildlife and habitat management, applied research and policy. Heffelfinger will be presented the award, plus a $10,000 contribution in his name toward […]