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[PHOENIX PHIL]

Combining these organizations may be near impossible,

In the sense of two organizations agreeably coming together to pool their resources in an effort to make a single org that is greater than the sum of its parts, I'd have to agree with you.

But consider if DSC folds or becomes a fraction of the size it is now, this combining of the two may be exactly what we're seeing the first steps of at this moment in time. If this downfall of DSC transpires as is being predicted here in this thread, hunting is not coming to an end as a result. There will still be hunters and specifically international hunting.

SCI may end up picking up many of the broken DSC pieces and itself grow as a result. If this happens I hope that SCI will learn not only from the missteps of DSC's of the last few years but also from the good that DSC has done for conservation and deserves much credit for.

 

[Philip Glass]

Philip why is SCI so difficult to do business with? A couple years ago we thought we'd only have time for one day so booked ahead for the second to last day. We ended up getting into town early so thought we'd take in two days.... Nope! They would not sell us a ticket. Said we could buy a 3 day ticket but could not sell us an extra one day ticket. We had a hard date to leave so could not stay for a 3rd day.

Turned out we had a great day out on the town instead And just attended the show the next day. Why would SCI turn away that extra money?

I am not sure what happened because now you can buy any number of days. It could have been the system was somehow not offering a 2 day pass at the time. Bottom line is just buy the four day and have a blast! Seriously your complaint may have caused them to fix this. We are trying very hard to listen to our exhibitors and members and learn from them. SCI is riding the wave and we want everyone to join in the fun!


Here is the link showing all the options:

Main Convention page:

Join the commitment to protect hunting for future generations - Safari Club

SCI ConventionJanuary 22-25 | Nashville, TN

safariclub.org

Registration Page:

SCI Annual Hunters’ Convention 2026 - Registration Options

 

[Philip Glass]

I completely concur...

I guess my concern is...

his character and leadership have been under extreme scrutiny for the last 2+ years... with numerous people close to the DSC board and close to DSC executive leadership having very little good to say about either of those things.. (remember, he was the chair of the DSC board at one point, chair of the DSC foundation board, chaired the committee that plans/executes the annual show, etc..etc.. so lots of people have seen his character and leadership up close for quite some time)..

and now youve got the financial data point to consider as well..

we're not talking about a personal financial situation.. we're looking at a business foreclosure.. which would imply the business failed..

who knows what market conditions contributed, etc.. theres no way we'll ever know if the foreclosure was driven by poor leadership decisions, or something else.. its sadly a pretty common thing for farms to fail in the US though.. I think we do have to acknowledge that..

but.. at the end of the day.. you have someone whose character and leadership have been in serious question for a fairly long period of time, who very recently had a business they were in charge of fail.. who is now the senior leader of another business that most of us care (or perhaps cared, in the past tense) deeply

The crazy thing is you can sit back and watch it coming from a LONG ways. @mdwest has kindly restated a lot of things but there are pages and pages of this topic from last year. You could tell that the new president was going to have a lot of issues and here it is unfolding (again). I was really hoping for better outcomes but so far it isn't happening and TTHA (SCI) is shortening the gap.

Correct. I've seen this coming for a while and it just keeps rolling down hill. SCI and TTHA are on the uphill side of things!

 

[ActionBob]

I am not sure what happened because now you can buy any number of days. It could have been the system was somehow not offering a 2 day pass at the time. Bottom line is just buy the four day and have a blast! Seriously your complaint may have caused them to fix this. We are trying very hard to listen to our exhibitors and members and learn from them. SCI is riding the wave and we want everyone to join in the fun!


Here is the link showing all the options:

Main Convention page:

Join the commitment to protect hunting for future generations - Safari Club

SCI ConventionJanuary 22-25 | Nashville, TN

safariclub.org

Registration Page:

SCI Annual Hunters’ Convention 2026 - Registration Options

Thanks Philip!

 

[revturbo9967]

Well my ph in Namibia will be going to Dallas in January, so I may have to go to that show now. Wasn’t planning on it. I see the floor layout but is there a list of exhibitors anywhere?

 

[steve white]

I've been a DSC member for many years/many good memories. This all saddens me a bit.

 

[Philip Glass]

Well my ph in Namibia will be going to Dallas in January, so I may have to go to that show now. Wasn’t planning on it. I see the floor layout but is there a list of exhibitors anywhere?

It should be available closer to time.

 

[Philip Glass]

I've been a DSC member for many years/many good memories. This all saddens me a bit.

I agree completely.

 

[coreydb]

https://www.biggame.org
Click on "Convention Information"
Click on Exhibitor Floor Plan

 

[J.Ogilvie]

Having the CEO leave after such a short tenure (not even 12 months) doesn't inspire a lot of confidence.

I truly hope that they are able to turn things around. It's important that the organisations representing hunters are stronger than ever.

 

[J.Ogilvie]

I’m certain that the exhibitors will not tolerate another busted show in Atlanta. If they can’t monetize the convention, they’ll cancel their booths. Without the outfitters and other exhibitors, there is no show.

I was at SCI earlier this year. Every exhibitor I talked to that went to DSC in Atlanta was livid. 2026 needs to knock everyone's socks off. If the next convention doesn't work out, that could be the kiss of death.

 

[Russ16]

I was at SCI earlier this year. Every exhibitor I talked to that went to DSC in Atlanta was livid. 2026 needs to knock everyone's socks off. If the next convention doesn't work out, that could be the kiss of death.

Best way for it to knock it out of the park is for us to attend.

I firmly believe that DSC still does good work and we need it to exist.

I will be in Atlanta I hope others are too.

And yes I hate Atlanta too but the inside of the convention center is just fine.

 

[Hornedfrogbbq]

I have hunted with CVS and they normally have a huge booth up by the front. Not thia year at DSC...very small in the middle. Everyone going, I think, is taking a smaller footprint and risking less money.

My PH will be in Dallas so going to see him.

 

[Hornedfrogbbq]

Does anyone have the TTH sit plan?

 

[KMG Hunting Safaris]

Does anyone have the TTH sit plan?

Haven't seen one for TTHA but will be in booth 527.

 

[lhook7]

Best way for it to knock it out of the park is for us to attend.

I firmly believe that DSC still does good work and we need it to exist.

I will be in Atlanta I hope others are too.

And yes I hate Atlanta too but the inside of the convention center is just fine.

I don’t believe that supporting incompetence and dishonesty is the best way to build a trustworthy organization.