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Statement from the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies on the Introduction of the America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act

Today, Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources and 2023 DSC Bull Elephant Award winner, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR), introduced the America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act (AWHCA), a comprehensive bill that seeks to enhance fish and wildlife habitat across the country. “The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies appreciates Chairman Westerman’s commitment to providing […]

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Arkansas Late Winter Mallard Estimates Remain Lowest in 15 Years

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Mallard Duck Swimming in a Wetland Lake in Spring in Latvia In the final aerial survey of the 2023-24 waterfowl season, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologists estimated a Delta mallard population that was more than a half-million mallards below the 2009-2024 late January long-term average and the lowest late January survey estimate on record

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Larry’s Blog – Evolution …

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Well not really evolution…unless one accepts the definition as “the process of developing.” Then yes, there is evolution, staring at age 6 and evolving to my present age where deer rifles and hunting guns are concerned. I started trying to convince my dad to let me sit by myself hunting deer when I was five.

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DSC Announces Carolina Foundation Chapter

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DSC is happy to announce the newest chapter to its growing Chapter system – the Carolina Foundation Chapter. Based in Charlotte, NC, Chapter President Tim Wakefield is excited to support conservation efforts in the Carolinas. “We are thrilled to announce the founding of the Carolina Foundation of DSC!” Wakefield said. “Being selected as the founding

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Larry’s Blog – Last Minute

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Years ago, back when I was hunting a lot with an inline muzzleloader, a Knight MK85, thanks to the rifle’s creator, Tony Knight, I often got to hunt the Iowa Late Muzzleloader season which extended nearly into the middle of January. During those years using Tony’s creation, shooting 250-grain Hornady SST sabots propelled by 100-grains

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DSC Welcomes Mid-Atlantic Region Chapter

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DSC is thrilled to add another group to its roster of Conservation-minded Chapters – the DSC Mid-Atlantic Region Chapter. “We have another great addition to our DSC Chapter family,” said Bruce Boroski, DSC Chapter Development Manager. “Guy Moorman brings great energy and leadership to his Mid-Atlantic Chapter. I know they will use this energy to make

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Revisiting an Earlier Time

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“Daddy, can I borrow you .30-30 this afternoon, if I get the animals fed and still have time to hunt before dark?” “If there’s time!” he replied. We were in the cattle, hog and chicken business, had our own beef and pork feedlots, and usually 10,000 or more chickens. Back then I was pretty much

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Steve Hornady Is Honored with NSSF Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award

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The Firearm Industry Trade Association, today presented its highest honor—the Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award—to Steve Hornady, President of Hornady Manufacturing Company, a company known worldwide for its innovative, quality ammunition products. The award was presented at NSSF’s Members Meeting during the industry’s annual trade show, the SHOT Show®. “Steve’s dedication to our industry and

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DSC Announces New Tennessee Foundation Chapter

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DSC is proud to announce the newest Chapter to the ever-growing Chapter system: The DSC Tennessee Foundation. The new Chapter’s mission statement aligns perfectly with DSC’s mission of Conservation, Education and Advocacy. “At the DSC Tennessee Foundation, our mission is the conservation and education of outdoor programs dedicated to promoting sustainable hunting and fishing while

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Majority of Europeans Approve of International Hunting

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New Survey Sheds Light on European Acceptance of “Trophy” Hunting – 77% Approve or Neutral BRUSSELS – JAN. 24, 2024 – A coalition of international sustainable use organizations (European Federation for Hunting and Conservation, International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation, Safari Club International, Dallas Safari Club, Wild Sheep Foundation, Conservation Force, and the International

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