Donald S. Hopkins Interview, June 28, 1979

Donald Hopkins discusses his personal and professional accomplishments, which include his reputation as one of the top ten hunters and one of the best anglers in the world. He recalls his hunting history and his involvement in the development of wildlife cartridges for American and African game. Hopkins details hunting trips in Africa and close encounters he had with rhinos, hippos, and even humans on a hunt during the Mau Mau revolution in 1962. He talks about his involvement in the Boone and Crockett Club and the Campfire Club, and he recalls receiving an honorary lifetime membership to the Boone and Crockett Club in 1977. Hopkins describes serving on the Club’s records committee and serving as an official judge. He shares his concerns about some of the records-keeping practices, but he praises Samuel Webb and his efforts in establishing the records-keeping system. Hopkins mentions the Sagamore Hill Award and its significance. He also mentions various Boone and Crockett members such as DeForest Grant, Bob Ferguson, and Duncan Hodgson.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/booneandcrockett_oralhistory/1011/thumbnail.jp