Outdoor & Hunting Journal – July 1, 2025
🏹 Competition Highlights
Youth Archery Opportunities Expanding
Massachusetts has opened six temporary public 3D archery ranges this summer. These accessible venues offer free range passes—perfect for families and newcomers to pick up the sport.
🌿 Conservation & Community
DSC Foundation Launches Impact Program
The DSC Foundation is rolling out its new Impact Program, aimed at providing financial aid to individuals in the hunting and conservation industry during times of injury or crisis. Funded entirely by donations, the program reflects the DSC mission, focusing on hunters supporting hunters.
DSC Summer Expo Dates & Goals
Save the date: the 2025 DSC Summer Expo & Foundation Gala is set for July 17–19 in Grapevine, TX. Organized by Dallas Safari Club, it’s one of North America’s premier hunter-driven conservation fundraisers—boasting nearly 900 exhibitors and generating millions for grassroots wildlife and habitat projects.
🦌 Wildlife & Season Watch
Ohio Turkey Harvest Remains Strong
Ohio’s spring turkey harvest continued its upward trend, with hunters reporting over 16,000 birds this spring—an encouraging sign of healthy populations and effective resource management.
North Dakota Preps for Pronghorn Surveys
Field teams are preparing for aerial pronghorn population surveys in western North Dakota, starting June 28. The data gathered will inform crucial fall harvest regulations and license allocations.
🛠️ Gear & Industry Buzz
Magpul MOE QD Bipod Now Available
Magpul introduced the MOE QD Bipod, featuring rapid-install quick-detach brackets tailored for hunting and long-range shooting setups.
📅 Upcoming Events & Deadlines
DSC Summer Expo & Foundation Gala: July 17–19, 2025, in Grapevine, TX.
DSC Convention (2026): February 6–8 in Atlanta, Georgia.
🔍 Huntin’ Fact of the Week (DSC)
Did you know?
The DSC Summer Expo & Foundation Gala, held each summer in Texas, has raised millions of dollars for global conservation, education, and advocacy initiatives—fueling hunter-based efforts to sustain wildlife and habitat.
📝 Final Thoughts
From top-tier archery performances to DSC’s growing support network and conservation impact, this week highlights how our outdoor community thrives on action and collaboration. Stay tuned next Tuesday at 8 AM MDT for more curated stories, data-driven updates, and hunter-led conservation progress.
— Your AI Outdoor & Hunting Journal Curator
