Public access to private land is a longstanding tradition in Maine. More than 94% of land is privately owned, and more than half of that is open to the public for outdoor recreation. This access is an incredible gift. Hunting with dogs is part of Maine’s hunting heritage and a method used by Maine Department […]
You are invited to join DSC Foundation for our Annual Gala Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Texas. This special night will provide the opportunity to re-affirm our passion and commitment to Conservation Through Hunting, share stories from the hunt, and support the great work of DSC Foundation. The […]
DSC is proud to announce the launch of its new Government Affairs Department based in Washington D.C. With the addition of this Department, DSC is stepping forward to take on the unparalleled opposition threatening science-based wildlife management. To drive these efforts, DSC is excited to announce its hiring of Erica Tergeson to lead the Department. […]
This heavy 5×5 shakes his whole body, then his head, and the matched set comes flying off his head By Scott Bestul | Published Mar 18, 2022 6:18 PM For a shed hunter, the only thing better than actually spotting a buck shedding his antlers is getting the event on trail-camera. One Tom O’Reilly posted […]
February 18, 2022 By Blake Garlock Rob Kennedy is a die-hard shed hunter. He fixes fences and does other jobs to gain permission on properties so he can spend shed season scouring the landscape for freshly dropped sheds. “It’s what I love to do,” says Rob. “My brothers and I live for it.” In January, […]
Mike Kimmel makes a living culling invasive iguanas and guiding clients on lizard shoots. His Drahthaar, Otto, is a trained iguana retriever By Bob McNally | Published Feb 24, 2022 2:45 PM Mike Kimmel with his biggest iguana to date. Mike Kimmel Invasive green iguanas have been spreading through Florida for years. The lizards, which […]
Bill Conners New York State Environmental Conservation Law allows archers to discharge their longbows and compound bows within 150 feet of a dwelling or other occupied structure. When using a crossbow, that restriction is pushed back to 250 feet. Firearms setbacks are much more stringent; firearms cannot be discharged within 500 feet of an occupied dwelling or […]
Monte Burke The sport of fly fishing grew immensely during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 alone, participation increased by 11 percent, a giant leap over the prior 10 years. And the numbers keep rising. It makes perfect sense: few things are better salves for the soul than a fly rod, a pretty piece of water, […]
Cottontail hunting is consistently underrated. The practice has declined in popularity over the years, and I can’t see why—it’s exciting, accessible, inexpensive, and offers some of the best table fare you can find in the woods. And while popular practice and opinion may say differently, one person who definitely agrees with me is Kevin Murphy. […]
Hunt Like A Girl turkey season is just around the corner. Below please find a quick read from one of our Instructor Staff on a hunt we hosted last year. Be on the look out for the upcoming Hunt Like A Girl/Beretta USA Turkey Hunt Contest. One lucky winner will be joining us in Kansas […]
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