by Managing Editor | Apr 12, 2021 | Conservation in Action, Digital Camp Talk Article, DSC Foundation, hunting, Wildlife Conservation
As you have probably noticed, we heavily promote the idea that hunting is conservation. It seems, to me, to be a concept beyond question. Somewhat surprisingly, there are some within the ranks of hunters, and many from the ranks of anti-hunting ideologues, who dispute...
by Managing Editor | Apr 9, 2021 | Digital Camp Talk Article, Heritage, hunting
Like many other hunters, my annual hunting calendar is filled with a variety of different adventures. Depending on my success in the draw, there is usually a few solo archery elk quests, mule deer or pronghorn hunts in the western states, a family mule deer hunt in...
by Managing Editor | Apr 1, 2021 | Digital Camp Talk Article, hunting, President's Message
Happy New Year! Yes, I know it’s April already, but it’s the start of DSC’s calendar year. And maybe it’s just me, but as we start to emerge from this crazy Covid period, it is actually starting to feel like a new year to me. I’m Amy Callender, DSC’s president for the...
by Managing Editor | Jan 8, 2021 | hunting, Legislation, State News, Washington State
Washington State Legislature to Introduce “Large Capacity” Magazine Ban What You Need to Know About SB 5078 Over the past few legislative cycles in Washington State, the firearm industry has been successful in narrowly stopping multiple efforts by the legislature to...
by Managing Editor | Nov 20, 2020 | hunting, Wildlife Conservation
In October, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced its new electronic permitting system, “ePermits,” to modernize the permit application process. In addition to imports or exports for the hunting world, permits are issued for activities such as import...
by Managing Editor | Oct 30, 2020 | Conservation, hunting, nature, Photo-tourirsm
Those calling for an end to the practice of “trophy hunting” often suggest photo-tourism as an alternative way of supporting conservation and livelihoods. While photo-tourism can be an effective form of wildlife based tourism, it is simply not feasible in all areas....
