DSC 2026 Report

[PHOENIX PHIL]

No, I'm not there. I did the TTHA show and will be at SCI Nashville for @JKO HUNTING SAFARIS in a couple of weeks. Early report I got yesterday was the show is much better attended than last year. But I'd like to hear more from those who were there yesterday and/or for the remainder of the show.

 

[375Fox]

I spent yesterday and half of today there. It was a nice show. It’s not a busy as Dallas, but turnout is decent. Saturday at noon is comparable to a Thursday in Dallas to me. Very relaxed atmosphere.

 

[wesheltonj]

. . . Saturday at noon is comparable to a Thursday in Dallas to me. Very relaxed atmosphere.

That's not good.

 

[375Fox]

That's not good.

When a whole state boycotts the show what do you expect? It’s a significant improvement from last year. It’s not ideal but it does allow spending a lot more time in booths discussing hunts. I significantly upgraded a hunt I had planned because that opportunity.

 

[lhook7]

When you lie to your loyal members, what more can you expect?

 

[Russ16]

It has been a really good show and every exhibitor I talked to was happy with the turnout and had booked some hunts. One guy who just rode up the elevator with me says he never stopped talking all day and was very pleased.

I felt it was the right pace of busy but not so crazy that exhibitors couldn’t spend some time talking with you.

 

[sureshot375]

Very respectable turn out. The outfitters seem happy. More than one told me lots of the attendees were serious about booking. I think tomorrow will be decent as well.

 

[wesheltonj]

When a whole state boycotts the show what do you expect? It’s a significant improvement from last year. It’s not ideal but it does allow spending a lot more time in booths discussing hunts. I significantly upgraded a hunt I had planned because that opportunity.

Not to dwell on DSC screw ups, but I will. They allegedly hired THE top marketing firm for non-profits to promote the show. All I saw was Facebook ads. I suspect, that firm had zero experience marketing hunting activities. It also sounds like all those "Southern Hunters" that they were banking on did not materialize either.

The comments elsewhere seen to suggest that turnout was light and that the income from the auctions was below historical averages, except for the Don, Jr. hunt.

I am glad that you were able to upgrade your hunt. KOS hunt?

 

[Fatback]

I spent the day there today and enjoyed myself. I cannot compare it to other DSC shows as this was my first DSC show. It was more laid back than the SCI shows I’ve been to in Nashville. I did get to meet several forum members and it’s always good to put a face with a name. I’ve got a couple of strong leads on hunts I’m interested in so that was good. Since it was only a 3.5 hour drive for me, I am glad I made it to check it out.