With hunting seasons ramping up, it’s the busiest time of year for game wardens across Texas. As a token of appreciation for their work, the Dallas Safari Club (DSC) has renewed life insurance policies for every game warden in the state. Currently there are about 532 game wardens in Texas. Each policy is worth $10,000 and DSC has covered 100 percent of the premiums since 2005. Over the years, DSC-sponsored policies have paid tens of thousands to the families of Texas game wardens who died in the line of duty.
“We pray that this coverage is never needed again, but we also hope it provides a bit more peace of mind for those who serve on the front lines of conservation in our home state,” said Ben Carter, DSC executive director.
“We could not be more grateful for the concern and support that our partners at DSC have extended to our game wardens and their families,” said Carter Smith, executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. “DSC members have always recognized the inherent dangers our officers face each and every day working to protect our lands, waters, fish, wildlife, property and lives. This generous and thoughtful expression of support is yet one more manifestation of our strong partnership in Texas.”
In the past two years, DSC has granted more than $2 million for conservation, education and hunter advocacy programs worldwide. Most grant funding is generated by the DSC convention and expo, an annual event next slated for Jan. 9-12 at the Dallas Convention Center and Omni Hotel Dallas. Visit www.biggame.org for details.
About Dallas Safari Club (DSC)
Desert bighorns on an unbroken landscape, stalking Cape buffalo in heavy brush, students discovering conservation. DSC works to guarantee a future for all these and much more. An independent organization since 1982, DSC has become an international leader in conserving wildlife and wilderness lands, educating youth and the general public, and promoting and protecting the rights and interests of hunters worldwide. Get involved at www.biggame.org.