Embracing Each Other

[Rare Breed]

I just wanted to call out a memory that I will never forget. On my very first safari I am a Georgia boy who had never traveled to another continent before going to Africa by myself. To say I was scared to death is an understatement. I was at JNB airport wearing one of my DSC shirts when a man came up to me introducing himself as a former president of DSC. He made me feel so secure that there were people present of a kindred spirit and I instantly was at peace. I am so embarrassed that I was so in shock I did not stand up but was sitting when I shook this kind man’s hand. Shame on me!!! I will forever be grateful to this kind man who stored up treasure in heaven on that day. My message is when we hunt in Africa with my now having taken many trips since that day let’s look out for the newbie and let them know they are in good hands and although not knowing us personally they are never alone

 

[YancyW]

Well said, I am now friends with several hunters I have met in the airport on trips to Africa.

 

[VertigoBE]

We need a special run of those AH hats to recognise each other

 

[Safari Dave]

Another Georgia boy agrees with you 100%!

 

[buckshot85]

We need a special run of those AH hats to recognise each other

I’m in

 

[318AE]

A little camaraderie can go a long way. We’re a tight knit community that needs to stand together.

 

[Buffalo1]

I travel incognito. I travel solo on most of my trips. In today's world of hatred for hunting, why do I want to attract possible trouble? I wear nothing that denotes hunting and I have my bow case camoed to look like a traveling case for a guitar or large horn such as a saxophone.

I also do not put stickers "vehicle tattoos" on my vehicle. Great advertisement for harassment, vandalism or theft.

Just my simple 2 cents !!

 

[Firebird]

I was thinking stickers might be cool-put them on gun cases or truck windows-so you know who is associated with the website. I’m not ashamed to be a hunter but I generally don’t make it a statement either

 

[TucsonFX4]

@Buffalo1 and @Firebird , I agree with both of you. I find it is a delicate balance I try to walk. I tend to lean more discrete.

 

[wesheltonj]

I generally dress like a bum when traveling for a variety of reason. Mainly, I don't want to look like I have any money. Helps in keeping the pickpockets and the crazies away.

 

[Tom Leoni]

I have absolutely no qualms about others knowing what I do. If they have a problem with it, well, it's their problem. When I travel to Africa I wear my Courteneys and safari jacket, which is also great for neatly storing passport, papers, permits, etc. I've never been approached by untoward people, pickpocketed or otherwise harassed--actually I've had many people come and socialize with me, either hunters themselves or simply folks curious about an activity they're unfamiliar with.

I know I have also changed minds about hunting and conservation, sometimes precisely because of this.

I have my AH ballcap and I wear it out routinely. I don't think that as a hunter I should keep my passion and my beliefs closeted. I know I'm not doing anything wrong and I have zero to be ashamed or shy of. To each his own, though, and I genuinely respect everyone's attitude toward this--I'm sure everyone's experience is different and so are the conclusions they draw.

 

[Jörg Krüger]

Not many people that live in RSA know what DSC (etc) is. So if you are from overseas and it creates another hunting brother go for it .I think it is a nice way to show where your support in various fields lie like pro gun, conservation, anti-poaching etc