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 Re: DSC Convention
[Re: Black02z28]
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01/14/24 05:43 PM
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duckhunter175
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Going out Saturday. I'll be shopping for a Mountain Lion hunt, anyone know of any lion outfitters that will be there? Nichols does Lions and Bears in AZ-- I think he does public and WMAT Is this a THF member or do you know what the outfitter is called. Nichols Guiding Service, doubt he's on here but he was at the show. I went again yesterday and wandered around but had my 3y/o so didn't stop and chat like on Thursday. General trends: -Continued decline in the number of Alaskan outfitters with the exception of the places that run a full lodge or large fly in service... I think the 'drop camp' guys are basically completely gone-- at least from the show they are. -Decline in the number of lower 48 outfitters-- this is anecdotal of course but it seemed like there were far fewer outfits from WY, NM, etc Couple of the large fancy ranches but the wilderness outfitters weren't there in the same numbers as I remember. -Increase in european outfits, saw more spain, france, croatia, etc than previous -gunmakers guild seemed to get smaller as well (sadly), as I really enjoy their craftsmanship
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Re: DSC Convention
[Re: angus1956]
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01/14/24 08:44 PM
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Yep $35 for a day pass and $20 parking. Was worth it for me to put hands on gear I’ve only read about.
Don't forget the NRA show will be in town May 16-19 and anyone in the guns/shooting industry will be there. We went last time they were in Dallas and I was impressed by all the vendors. 
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Re: DSC Convention
[Re: Kraken]
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01/14/24 08:52 PM
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Great time at the DSC. I wasn’t aware that I could get in free for being a LEO, that was nice. Parked underground, no wait to get in, almost nobody in the show. We saw every booth in 4 hours. Didn’t buy anything, but got to put hands on what I wanted to and got some info on hunts for later this year.
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Re: DSC Convention
[Re: BigPig]
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01/14/24 09:02 PM
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Creekrunner
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Great time at the DSC. I wasn’t aware that I could get in free for being a LEO, that was nice. Parked underground, no wait to get in, almost nobody in the show. We saw every booth in 4 hours. Didn’t buy anything, but got to put hands on what I wanted to and got some info on hunts for later this year. Very well done. You're a pro.
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: DSC Convention
[Re: angus1956]
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01/15/24 12:38 AM
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Gringo Bling
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I heard tickets were $35.00 per head. I hope I'm wrong, but at that price I'm out. They raised the price for sure. It's expensive, but I paid it. Kids 16 and under can get in free. On top of the pricey admission cost, they make you fill out a ridiculous amount of information to "register" to get in. A ton of personal info required, you can't just buy a ticket to get in.
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Re: DSC Convention
[Re: Kraken]
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01/15/24 05:01 PM
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Black02z28
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Ended up booking a lion hunt out of Idaho, cant wait!
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Re: DSC Convention
[Re: duckhunter175]
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01/16/24 11:31 AM
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Kevin Heath
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[quote=duckhunter175][quote=Black02z28]Going out Saturday. I'll be shopping for a Mountain Lion hunt, anyone know of any lion outfitters that will be there? -gunmakers guild seemed to get smaller as well (sadly), as I really enjoy their craftsmanship My internet buddy Madeline I mentioned was accepted into the guild at the convention this year!
Some days you're the pigeon, other days you are the statue!
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Re: DSC Convention
[Re: Black02z28]
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01/16/24 01:10 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Ended up booking a lion hunt out of Idaho, cant wait! who did you book with? Northern Idaho has some big cats. Only outfitter up there I know is Clark Valley Outfitters and he use to be on this forum. I meet Leon on the side of mountain few year back . Really good guy
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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Re: DSC Convention
[Re: BOBO the Clown]
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01/16/24 03:43 PM
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Black02z28
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Ended up booking a lion hunt out of Idaho, cant wait! who did you book with? Northern Idaho has some big cats. Only outfitter up there I know is Clark Valley Outfitters and he use to be on this forum. I meet Leon on the side of mountain few year back . Really good guy Heavens Gate Outfitters out of Riggins, ID
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Re: DSC Convention
[Re: Kraken]
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01/16/24 06:54 PM
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Idaho has some rugged country, get in shape and good luck.
Next year ?
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Re: DSC Convention
[Re: Wytex]
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01/16/24 07:08 PM
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Black02z28
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Idaho has some rugged country, get in shape and good luck.
Next year ? Yep, Jan 25'
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Re: DSC Convention
[Re: Black02z28]
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01/16/24 07:36 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Ended up booking a lion hunt out of Idaho, cant wait! who did you book with? Northern Idaho has some big cats. Only outfitter up there I know is Clark Valley Outfitters and he use to be on this forum. I meet Leon on the side of mountain few year back . Really good guy Heavens Gate Outfitters out of Riggins, ID look forward to pictures. Hound hunts can be the most physical hunts out there.
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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Re: DSC Convention
[Re: Black02z28]
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01/17/24 12:35 AM
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syncerus
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Ended up booking a lion hunt out of Idaho, cant wait! who did you book with? Northern Idaho has some big cats. Only outfitter up there I know is Clark Valley Outfitters and he use to be on this forum. I meet Leon on the side of mountain few year back . Really good guy Heavens Gate Outfitters out of Riggins, ID I’ve got a black bear hunt scheduled with them this fall.
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Re: DSC Convention
[Re: syncerus]
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01/17/24 02:45 PM
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Black02z28
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Ended up booking a lion hunt out of Idaho, cant wait! who did you book with? Northern Idaho has some big cats. Only outfitter up there I know is Clark Valley Outfitters and he use to be on this forum. I meet Leon on the side of mountain few year back . Really good guy Heavens Gate Outfitters out of Riggins, ID I’ve got a black bear hunt scheduled with them this fall. Sweet! Post up some pics after the hunt
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