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 (Houston, TX- January 11, 2023) This week “Hunting Matters” welcomes HSCF board member James Lofton, who is also serving as the 2024 HSCF Convention Chairperson. James will be discussing the 2024 HSCF Convention, his time on the HSCF Board of Directors and his passion for volunteering. James Lofton has spent the last 25 years as an ambassador for the hunting and shooting sports. In addition to being a member of HSC, he is a Benefactor Member of the NRA, a Life Member of the North American Hunting Club as well as a member of the Congressional Sportsman Foundation and Gun Owners of America, among others. He has a passion for introducing new hunters to our sport and preserving our hunting and gun rights. James is eager to put his skills and passion to work for the HSCF. James has a history of volunteering and leading charity events and groups. He

(Houston, TX- January 8, 2024) – Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is pleased to announce Tom Miranda is the recipient of the 2024 Byron G. Sadler International Bowhunting Award. The HSCF Byron G. Sadler International Bowhunting Award recognizes outstanding achievement in international bowhunting. Applicants for the award must have taken at least forty-five species across five continents with a bow, must be of good character and have a known ethical hunting standard. Tom Miranda is a television producer, host, trapper and adventure bowhunter. Miranda began making hunting videos and by 1992 had his own adventure TV series on ESPN. Self-taught in TV production, Miranda would hire a freelance cinematographer to tape his adventures then write, produce and edit the programs himself. Tom soon became known on ESPN as the crazy bowhunter who would do anything as his adventure show featured adrenaline stunts like sky diving, bull riding and bungie jumping….

(Houston, TX- January 4, 2024) Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is pleased to announce a partnership with their newest corporate sponsor, RC Cartridges. RC Cartridges is the “Official Shotgun Shell of Houston Safari Club Foundation”. RC cartridges are well known among the top echelons of clay target competitors and in many countries around the world, with an enviable record of successes over the years. “All of us are beyond excited to partner with HSCF. HSCF has done incredible work in both the field and on the range and we are excited to be a part of that lasting legacy,” stated Dakotah Richardson, RC Cartridges National Sales Manager. “Through their support and alliance with HSCF, Dakotah and RC Cartridges demonstrate their commitment to hunting, conservation, and education and speaks volumes about their desire to support the future of hunting and shooting sports,” states Joe Betar, Executive Director, Houston Safari Club Foundation.

(Houston, TX- January 3, 2024) – Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is pleased to announce Erik Visser of Quagga Safaris as the recipient of the 2024 HSCF Outfitter of the Year Award.   The HSCF Outfitter of the Year is recognized by HSCF members and peers as being passionate about their occupation and conservation. The candidate demonstrates excellence in customer service, reliability, and performance and is a consistent supporter of HSCF and its mission. Award winners must be of good character and have a known ethical hunting standard. Erik Visser founded Quagga Safaris in 1991 when he entered the safari industry as a one man show with nothing else than a dream to build his business into a leading outfit. That dream became reality through dedication, motivation and a team that shares the same goals. Erik credits his success to his loyal clients and an eighty percent rebooking track record. Erik

(Houston, TX- December 7, 2023) This week “Hunting Matters” welcomes archery legend Dr. Ed Ashby. Dr. Ed Ashby, a legend in the archery hunting community for dedicating more than 27 years to the study of arrow performance and broadhead lethality on six continents. Thanks to Dr. Ashby and his crew, his Natal Study helped legalize archery hunting in South Africa. Many sub-Saharan countries followed suit. The Natal Study was the definitive document used to successfully lobby for bowhunting legalization. Dr. Ashby is also the co-founder of the Ashby Bowhunting Foundation, the leading global authority on arrow and broadhead lethality. About Hunting Matters “Hunting Matters” co-hosts HSCF Executive Director Joe Betar and Ramon Robles engage in conversations with guests from the worlds of hunting, fishing, shooting, conservation and the great outdoors. “Hunting Matters” airs Saturday, 6am-7am CDT on iHeart Media affiliate KPRC AM 950 and is available via podcast on Apple/iTunes,

Houston, TX (October 24, 2023) – Winners of the 19th Annual Davey Awards have been announced by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. Houston Safari Club Foundation’s Hunting Matters podcast received three Silver Awards in the categories of Branded Series, Best Co-Hosts and Podcast Series-Educational. The Davey Awards honor work from the best boutique creative agencies, in-house brand teams, small production companies, and independent creators across Branded Content, Video, Design & Print, Advertising & Marketing, Mobile, Podcasts, Social, and Websites. “The talent displayed by the Entrants into our 19th season has proven to be massive”, said AIVA managing director Lauren Angeloni. “I’ve come to expect ingenuity and innovation from our small shops and independent creators, but this year is particularly stunning. I want to congratulate all of the honorees for their well-deserved wins. I also would like to extend sincere thanks to our jurors, who gave so much time