If you're in Dallas for the convention, how's it going? Well attended?

RS

I went the last 2 days. Very busy. Saturday should be swamped.

I was there all day Thursday. It was busy. Some outfitters I spoke to were nearly sold out for 23, others had plenty of quota.

Going today,

I went yesterday. Crowds started around 11am. Several people commented on how much better it is this year than last year. Lots of deals going around as outfitters and vendors try to get things sold before there is (possibly) a recession.

Woke dsc jmho

I have no idea how you jumped to that conclusion.

I bet most people there are woke too.Don't get fooled by the african theme, all the guns etc... Look at AR,most posters there hate Trump are multi vaccinated and are against for speech.

You've obviously never been to DSC have you? AR sucks though and so does it's owner. You're right about that one.

How did you arrive at that conclusion? Were you at DSC this year? Any year?

You’re in the same boat as bullhead, the USS clueless.

I've been there a few times.Most hunters are woke, it doesn't matter where.I am sorry to disagree.

You have every right to disagree, but that doesn't change the fact you have no idea what you're talking about. Guessing you're a covtard too like this jdollar idiot.

even in Oklahoma

you have not been brought up right

Yep there Thursday look at the board members half none hunters with Biden sticker on there cars.Was a member starting in the 1980s dropped out after mission statement went South. Jmho

You've been to Oklahoma?

I'm throwing the BS flag on this.

Do you get paid by DSC?

Well, this went to hell quickly.

RipSnort, I was there Saturday, I was overwhelmed!!! That was my first time attending.

LOTS of activity,

Here's my personal observation: Guys (all ages) in camo and hunting boots, I guess they're need to stalk to mounted trophies or to show that you're a hunter (You're attending a hunting show???)
Young ladies in spray on leather pants and leopard tops, unbuttoned and very tight. I reckon sex sells.
Lots of people..

Very expensive guns, and designer clothes...

Over all next time I go (next year??) I'll plan on a much longer stay

We have done the show for at least 12 years. All 4 days as vendors.

I've seen a few Biden and even a few Beto stickers in the parking lots. But very few.

I"ve seen very few supposed woke type people. All of the DSC folks have been extremely nice.

We have not encountered a bad fellow vendor. In fact we know and talk to a lot of the folks selling the same hunts as we sell.

We talk to DSC members and show staff so to speak every year.

I"ve not seen anything negative about the show at all.

Obviously we can all have different views. And if your view is fairly narrow view then most of the rest of the world looks weird. I know. I have a fairly narrow view on some things.

Hancock,

Glad you had a good time. In my opinion (not only as an attendee but also as a vendor), it is the best hunting show in North America. I have nothing but good things to say about DSC, the DSC leadership, and the DSC membership.

For a first timer the show can be overwhelming. When you go next year, be there at the opening on the first day. Plan to attend the entire day and return at the opening of the second day. Make notes of the booths to which you would like to return. Don't be shy about about walking into booths and striking up a conversation; that's what the vendors are there for.

You might want to start making your plans now.

RS

Ici, nous avons un homme de Montréal accusant les chasseurs du Texas d'être "woke" ? Incroyable! Je flaire un troll.

Attendance appears up to my eyes from last year. I thought there were more booths as well, especially up in the firearm/optic area

No I do not.

This sums up how I feel about the show. I believe it's the best in the US, certainly better than SCI. Show leadership, membership and volunteers go out of their way to make sure attendees are being taken care of and are enjoying themselves. Can't say that about SCI.

C'est exactement ce que je pense.


RS

I had no issue with the show - there were plenty of side shows too!!!

Again I was overwhelmed. Next year, I'll plan to arrive Friday and jut people watch for the first half.

I talked to many boothers, (Not sure what the correct term is??) Talked to people from Argentina, France, and Spain - three places I want to visit and hunt.

Saw and drooled over some very expensive rifles, wasn't interested in boots and clothes (excpet those worn by the models LOL).

Also, I wish I'd taken a lot more cash to buy raffle tickets, they had some hunts I'd be very interested in dropping a raffle ticket on.

You should ask for your education tax dollars back, especially your English Grammar teacher....

The show was very busy and most of the outfitters/PHs I spoke with were having good days, with lots of bookings, both new and old clients. I DO have to tell you guys the organization IS changing and not for the better in my opinion. For one thing, they had a lot more emphasis on conservation and not necessarily hunting and during the Saturday night gala dinner, it was much more sedate and it definitively was less "classy" if that makes sense. Also there was no recognition of veterans. In years past, they went out of their way to do so. Full disclosure since I am one, but there was a table FULL of wounded warriors, including an MOH recipient...no mention...

This is absolutely spot on as well..

conservation is utilization of resources. Sounds more like they might have pushed preservation.

Regardless to not recognize military and veterans is a woke mistake big time IMHO.

I'd bet the Africa folks sold a lot. They had a few covid screwed up years.

Other outfitters didn't seem anything but average for the most part that we spoke to. Unless you had current openings. And since we are typically booked as far out as 4 years, I suppose it makes sense.

Did any of you all stop by the booth “Passion and Prey” manned by Albert from Hungary?

He asked for pics of my England Muntjac and Water deer hunt to display there, as he is partners with the outfit I used in England. Seems like a nice and knowledgeable guy but am just curious if anyone talked to him in person.

I don’t attend those types of shows. Too many people for me and many of those operations aren’t the kind of hunts I enjoy, though I wouldn’t mind seeing some of the mounts and such.

They used to do a show here called "The All Canada Show" - basic premise was a pile of outfitters and some seminars and such, plus people to help with passport photos etc. Usually deals on hunts.

Didn't take long to realize that often - those at the shows were the ones who couldn't fill their book and there was usually a reason for that. Crappy experiences. They had to drum up new people because they got no repeat business.

Was like 11 bucks to get in but hey, you can get a Labatt at the concession stand.

Well, apparently this year's DSC broke all previous attendance records. So, if it was "woke" this year then apparently that is good for business.