Who's ready for the Dallas Safari Club this weekend

[RedRiverPig]

Been planning to go to one for 2 years now and will finally get a chance.

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

It’s a summer mini show. Why they are doing who knows. But not many Africa Outfitter's there because they are all hunting.
Decided not worth wasting my time after looking at vendor list.

 

[Nicaburns]

I’m going to go by since I am in Dallas on business

 

[txtrout75218]

I live here so will plan to go. Too hot to be outside or working on a new rifle for Africa...

 

[txtrout75218]

It’s a summer mini show. Why they are doing who knows. But not many Africa Outfitter's there because they are all hunting.
Decided not worth wasting my time after looking at vendor list.

My thoughts are that they started this up to try and recover some face, and revenue, with the Dallas members that are still upset with the move of the winter show it Atlanta.

 

[deewayne2003]

My thoughts are that they started this up to try and recover some face, and revenue, with the Dallas members that are still upset with the move of the winter show it Atlanta.

I believe you are correct, DSC sold me a $1,500 life time membership then announced the next week they were moving the show to Atlanta, so I thought “at least their trying”.

My self and a couple friends went to the summer show last year and were underwhelmed; I stopped by one SA outfitters booth and the young man operating the booth had never been to Africa but was more than happy to sell me a hunt in 3 different countries; another booth by a sponsor of this sight was manned solely by a man & wife client.

There seemed to be mostly Texas outfitters there and they were pushing the “ultra exclusive exotic hunts”; I was offered a $22K 2 day Kudu hunt and I had to fight back laughter as I politely declined.

 

[migrabill]

African Outfitters are all hunting this time of year.

 

[txtrout75218]

I believe you are correct, DSC sold me a $1,500 life time membership then announced the next week they were moving the show to Atlanta, so I thought “at least their trying”.

My self and a couple friends went to the summer show last year and were underwhelmed; I stopped by one SA outfitters booth and the young man operating the booth had never been to Africa but was more than happy to sell me a hunt in 3 different countries; another booth by a sponsor of this sight was manned solely by a man & wife client.

There seemed to be mostly Texas outfitters there and they were pushing the “ultra exclusive exotic hunts”; I was offered a $22K 2 day Kudu hunt and I had to fight back laughter as I politely declined.

Then I may not go. I really don't care for in state exotic hunt pitches... But I think that you should have booked two of the $22k hunts. Wow...

On another note, I noticed that SCI has started what looks to be a "Lone Star" Dallas chapter. I attended the TTHA/SCI show last January in Dallas and I thought it was ok.

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

Then I may not go. I really don't care for in state exotic hunt pitches... But I think that you should have booked two of the $22k hunts. Wow...

On another note, I noticed that SCI has started what looks to be a "Lone Star" Dallas chapter. I attended the TTHA/SCI show last January in Dallas and I thought it was ok.

The TTHA/SCI show this past January I had a good time and visited with alot of outfitters and PH's
Since it and DSC were far apart it had a good turnout of outfitters, will be interesting to see who all attends it in 2027 since it and DSC Atlanta are same weekend again.
I know I will be in Dallas at TTHA/SCI show as outfitters I want to speak with have booths at it and not DSC

 

[cwickgo9]

I'm off this Friday and was considering going just to kill time, see what was around. I've never been to the TTH show but hope to this year.
Maybe if I can find someone with discount tickets it'll make the decision to go. Nothing I "need" to go for but its the only game in town untill winter.

 

[analog_peninsula]

My perception is that the summer show is an effort to provide a DFW local event while the main show is out of town. The good news is that Atlanta is only the venue for one more year, and the following show will be in Houston. I won’t lie, I really miss having the main event here in DFW, and I believe holding the show in Atlanta was a brain-dead mistake. All that said, I’ve attended the last two summer events and enjoyed them both a great deal. I’m only missing this one because I’ll be hunting in Africa next week and am flying on Friday. Try it; you may find that you have a good time.

 

[CO_mtnman]

My wife and I will be there on Saturday, there are a few outfitters id like to sit down and talk with

 

[deewayne2003]

Then I may not go. I really don't care for in state exotic hunt pitches... But I think that you should have booked two of the $22k hunts. Wow...

On another note, I noticed that SCI has started what looks to be a "Lone Star" Dallas chapter. I attended the TTHA/SCI show last January in Dallas and I thought it was ok.

Likewise, I went to the TTH show and thought it was better and has massive potential to grow.

Went to the Nashville show and was impressed.

 

[Ryan Brown]

My family planned a long weekend get away at the Gaylord. I imagine I'll be through the show on Friday and Saturday as it will be too hot to do anything else. It will also give the rest of the family a taste of shows I have been going to for years.

I am curious to see who the representation from some outfitters will be as they should be hunting. Hopefully, I will get a chance to have some good conversations with a few outfitters i have been researching.

 

[txtrout75218]

I may go.

If I remember correctly, there are only about 7 US cities with large enough convention centers that can handle this size of show. If I remember, DSC moved since the Dallas convention center was to be under a remodel that would effect them. However, as with anything with Dallas government, it's behind schedule. So I don't totally blame DSC. I'm just not up for going to Atlanta.

 

[RedRiverPig]

Then I may not go. I really don't care for in state exotic hunt pitches... But I think that you should have booked two of the $22k hunts. Wow...

On another note, I noticed that SCI has started what looks to be a "Lone Star" Dallas chapter. I attended the TTHA/SCI show last January in Dallas and I thought it was okThen I may not go. I really don't care for in state exotic hunt pitches... But I think that you should have booked two of the $22k hunts. Wow...

On another note, I noticed that SCI has started what looks to be a "Lone Star" Dallas chapter. I attended the TTHA/SCI show last January in Dallas and I thought it was ok.

The ttha shows have been great for me. Always enjoy going to the Dallas and Forth Worth shows

 

[deewayne2003]

I may go.

If I remember correctly, there are only about 7 US cities with large enough convention centers that can handle this size of show. If I remember, DSC moved since the Dallas convention center was to be under a remodel that would effect them. However, as with anything with Dallas government, it's behind schedule. So I don't totally blame DSC. I'm just not up for going to Atlanta.

Yeah I've heard the same thing..... But TTH was able to have their show in the same building and same dates and as the TTH/SCI show grows I believe that SCI/TTH will keep their reservation and DSC will be stuck having their show in Houston, which is still leaps and bounds ahead of Atlanta, however DSC won't be in Houston until 2028 and will be there until 2030!

Hell I'd rather attend a convention in Mogadishu than Atlanta; so I made the Choice to attend the SCI Nashville show.

Regardless, If the choices were down to another 5 cities, Vegas would have been preferable to Atlanta....

So, looks like I'm done with DSC until at least 2028 if not for good.

 

[txtrout75218]

I understand @deewayne2003 I may get there too.

 

[txtrout75218]

I wonder if there were DSC Board members from Atlanta when that choice to move was made.

 

[analog_peninsula]

My admittedly little understanding of that time period is that there was considerable strife between the board members including significant personal animosity. I believe that is what lead to Corey Mason’s decision to move on to greener pastures. Anyway, let’s hope the people in the head shed have put that type of behavior behind them and are more focused on the organization and the important ideals that led to its founding.