Everywhere, USA. –– Field Ethos, the premier lifestyle publication for the unapologetic man, set a record for the most money raised for conservation at auction by any Dallas Safari Club sponsor in the organization’s history. Field Ethos’ donated auction items brought in over $400,000, despite early issues the FE team faced at the start of the convention.
On morning two of the convention, unsanctioned beverages were confiscated from the FE safari tent by unnamed jack-booted quasi-authorities, placing in jeopardy the entire vibe of Field Ethos staff, freelance writers, subscribers and general groupies.
Loud protests could be heard in the area of the Field Ethos tent, with onlookers reporting mass confusion and hysteria.
“They confiscated everything, even the stuff we didn’t steal!” -Shane Meisel FE President
“They took the bar, the whole goddam bar!” -Mike Schoby FE COO and Rush Chairman.
Dejected and with their spirits flying at half mast, it seemed as though FE's fun in Dallas was over before it started. And then a deep voice rose above the rest...
“Was it over when the German’s bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!” -Charlie Benton, FE Managing Editor.
Meisel met with quick-acting Dallas Safari Club personnel who then spoke with facility managers who were able to relocate one of the event facility’s staffed bars to the opening of the Field Ethos tent. With glasses full and morale restored, days two and three on the exhibitor floor were electric.
On evening three, the Dallas Safari Club banquet and auction saw dignified men in black tie escorting their trophy wives and in some cases being escorted by what we believe were actual escorts (none of our business) to a very well put together event. Juxtaposing this display of sophistication and class sat a table of men in suits with Hawaiian print wide-collar shirts and, in the case of FE CEO Jason Vincent, an actual tuxedo t-shirt with a velvet smoking jacket.
With attendees satisfactorily appalled, it was time for the FE team to truly show up for the cause and raise some cash for DSC's conservation efforts. The first FE auction item was a hunt in New Zealand with Glenn Dene and Yellowstone TV star, Cole Hauser. This item closed at $60k with Don Trump Jr. on deck to whip the crowd into a frenzy. By the time Jr. left the stage, he'd brought in another $345k by auctioning himself off for hunts in Lanai with Pineapple Brothers and Alaska with Keegan McCarthy.
On the final morning of the show, it was immediately apparent that FE's new bar had been relocated away from their tent. It was Don Jr.'s turn to make things right. It was time for yet another Trump speech.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'll be brief. The issue here is not whether we broke a few rules—we did. But you can't hold a whole company responsible for the behavior of a few, sick, twisted individuals. For if you do, then shouldn't we blame the whole business system? And if the whole business system is guilty, then isn't this an indictment of our small business institutions in general? I put it to you, Mr. Event Rent-a-Cop isn't this an indictment of our entire American society? Well, you can do whatever you want to Field Ethos, but we're not going to sit here and listen to you badmouth the United States of America. Gentlemen!" -Don Trump Jr.
Unfortunately, nobody was around to hear the speech aside from a few hungover FE employees, but alas, it was time to pack up and leave anyway.
FE will be back next year as Dallas Safari Club moves to Atlanta. The team has already been briefed that the new venue is not run by a union and that similar behavior will result in no persecution and our double secret probation has been lifted.
About Field Ethos
We’re relics—old school adventurers that make no apologies for
who we are. We’re men of global experience with the confidence to explore the uncharted places. At first light, we’re masters of logistics; by sundown we’re whiskey-fueled philosophers by a campfire.
We’re gearheads too. We like the best of everything and if we can’t wear it out or break it then nobody can. We’re handy with guns, knives, tents, backpacks, boots, and everything in between. We’re constantly looking for the next piece of kit to enhance everyday life or make the next adventure a better experience.
But we don’t journey alone. We include our audience in everything we do. We offer our perspective and learn from theirs. We bring readers, listeners, watchers and followers into our conversations and give them a chance to become storytellers through our brand. By creating rich content across platforms in print, online, film, social media and on the Field Ethos podcast, we’re bringing back a forgotten lifestyle to those who refuse to conform.
We are Field Ethos.
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