DALLAS (Mar. 7, 2012)-Dallas Safari Club (DSC) Executive Director Ben Carter has accepted a position on the board of directors for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation.

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation is the most respected and trusted hunting and fishing organization in the political arena. Its sole focus is providing access and a voice for sportsmen in the U.S. Congress, Administration, federal land management agencies and state legislatures.

“This appointment is a recognition of Dallas Safari Club’s growing influence and effectiveness in conservation, education and advocacy,” said Carter. “I’m honored to represent DSC in an organization leading the political fight to protect and enhance hunting, fishing, trapping and sport shooting.”

Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation board members include:

Jeff Angers, Center for Coastal Conservation
Laurie Aronson, Lipsey’s
Jim Baker
Ben Carter, Dallas Safari Club
Richard Childress, Richard Childress Racing
Mark DeYoung, ATK Armament Systems
Brad Franklin, Yamaha Motor Corporation USA
Chris Gullott, Bridgestone Americas Inc.
Jason Hornady, Hornady Manufacturing
Tom Hornish, Outdoor Channel Holdings
Brian Kelly, Americas Natural Gas Alliance
John Larkin, JC Larkin Company LLC
Walter McLallen, Meritage Capital Advisors
Paul Miller, TechExec Inc.
Thomas Millner, Cabela’s
Robert Model, Boone and Crockett Club
Phil Morlock, Shimano
Kevin O’Donovan, Sun Edison
Jeff Paro, Intermedia Outdoors
Steve Sanetti, National Shooting Sports Foundation
Merle Shepard
Melissa Simpson, Safari Club International
Lindsay Thomas, Thomas Consulting

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.