The ability to manage land in difficult times, through extended dry periods and economic downturns, is the hallmark of a good land steward. This year’s recipients of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Lone Star Land Steward Awards are prime examples.

Texas quail hunters should not expect substantive changes for the 2012-13 season after the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission urged biologists to intensify quail conservation efforts, while minimizing the use of regulations as a means to address declining bobwhite populations.

Hunting for Aoudad is similar, if not harder than hunting for a needle in a haystack - just ask Steven Rinella, host of MeatEater on Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman. This episode features some of the toughest hunting in America as MeatEater travels to the inhospitable terrain of Southwest Texas in search of Texas Aoudad Sheep. 

HSC President Julianne King, on behalf of the Board of Directors of Houston Safari Club, is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Susilovich as incoming Executive Director effective March 1st of this year. "Chris Susilovich is a tremendous asset to the organization and under his leadership, HSC will continue to prosper as one of the leading conservation organizations in the world," says King.

Long known as a premier annual event for big-game hunters at home and abroad, the Dallas Safari Club (DSC) convention and expo will expand in 2012 to include attractions focused on quail and other upland birds.

Adding to a growing list of sponsors, Sportsman Channel and National Hunting and Fishing Day will continue to partner throughout the 2011 year. NHF Day takes place on the fourth Saturday in September, which is Sept. 24, 2011.