2009 Missouri Ducks Unlimited State Convention
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
Special Thanks to Auctioneer Chris Hiatt, Weston, MO
Special Thanks to Convention Photographer – Jill Flackne, Fulton, MO
1. Golden Retreat - Terry Redlin canvas
Third edition of the Terry Redlin Retreat Canvas series. Redlin’s use of earthly colors, blazing sunrises
and sunsets, and nostalgic themes are often cited for his immense popularity. 24”x36”
2. Silent Refuge - Canada Geese – Glenn D. Chambers
Print # 2 of only 25. Long time DU Supporter and nationally known wildlife artist and photographer,
Glenn D. Chambers offers a signed and numbered color remarqued Giclee print of his newest release!
3. Mark Twain Lake - 4 day cabin stay
Tom and Linda McCrackin have graciously donated a 4-day stay in their cabin at Florida, Missouri
between the North and South Forks of the Salt River which form Mark Twain Lake. Time period is a
mutually agreeable date with Tom and Linda who use the cabin often. It is a 100-year old cabin with a
full bath, 2 bedrooms and can sleep up to 6. Stove, microwave and refrigerator/freezer are in the
kitchen. A circle drive allows easy access for boat trailers. Mark Twain’s home and boat ramp to the
lake on Route U are less than 1 mile away.
4. “Evening Sprig” - Peter Mathios
Peter Mathios marks his second time in the Ducks Unlimited National Art Package as the 2009
International Artist of the Year. Shows a group of Pintails dropping in and committing as the sun goes
down in the Suisun Marsh of Northern California. Printed pencil remarque in the margin.
5. 1800s style Waterfowlers Trunk - Don Brown
Don Brown a consistent decoy contributor to Missouri DU has again generously donated this
“Waterfowlers Trunk” Before the advent of waterproof bags and duffels, the Duck Hunter needed a
wooden box to keep his lunch dry and to carry the drinks, extra shells, gear, and shotgun. After getting
to the blind, the box provided a seat. Handmade from white pine with an original mallard drake
engraved and hand painted on the front. A rugged heavy duty field box with a rustic look, equipped
with a lift-out tray, padded gun rack, and four extra shell holes in the side handles. Hand finished with
natural stain and wax. Handmade in Don’s shop from his original design. Thanks Don!
6. Missouri Duck Hunt – 2 day, 2 person hunt
DeClue's Riverbottom Farm is donating a 2 Person 2 Day waterfowl hunt. Meals and Lodging ARE
INCLUDED. This farm is located 90 miles north of St. Louis. You will be hunting in pit blinds and
layout blinds on a 500 acre private duck lake, flooded with japanese millet, smartweed, buckwheat and
some corn. It is located between Mark Twain Lake, Thomas Hill and Long Branch. Hunt must be used
by 12-31-2009.Guide tips not included.
7. Oak Wine Barrell Rack – Bud Doane
There's only one. Only one custom crafted wine barrel with the Missouri Ducks Unlimited logo etched
in the decorative glass top. Bud Doane, of the North Skunk Sawmill and Market Inc., has generously
donated this unique item to our auction tonight. This piece is crafted from an actual oak wine barrel and
comes with shelving to hold 15 wine bottles, an interior rack to hold 12 wine glasses, and subtle interior
lighting. It will look great in your family room, kitchen or wet bar area. Thanks Bud!
8. “Duck Masters” - Jim Killen
A companion piece to the 2008 DU puppy piece, Duck Daze. These pups are all grown up with
experience under their collars. Includes five Retriever breeds: Golden; Yellow, Chocolate, and Black
Labradors; Chesapeake Bay. Jim Killen is known around the world as one of the leading dog artists.
Image Size: 25 ½” x 17”
9. Beretta White Onyx, Over/Under 28 ga. Shotgun
Sister gun to 2005/2006 12 gauge and 2007/2008 20 gauge, 2 ¾” chambers, 28” blued vent rib barrels.
Nickel receiver with DuraJewel finish. Custom gold inlaid engraving featuring flying mallards. Ducks
Unlimited logo on bottom of receiver. Classic checkering, Schnabel forearm. Semi gloss European
Walnut stock. Special DU serial numbering. Custom Ducks Unlimited Giugiaro case. Gun lock, three
choke tubes (IC, M, F) and wrench included
10. Argentina Dove Shooting Trip
Lodge: Pica Zuro Lodge, Dove Shooting, Córdoba, Argentina.Quantity of hunts donated: 30 trips for 2 people each, 3 nights and 3 full days shooting.
Value of the trip: $ 2,370 per person, this is USD $4,740 per trip.
The trip certificate includes 3 nights and 3 days shooting for eared dove in Córdoba, Argentina for 2
guns. Included in voucher: The trip includes all field guides, meals, rooming, transfers to and from the
fields, beverages (alcoholic and non alcoholic).
Not Included in voucher: Tips, airfare to Córdoba, Transfer to and from the airport to the lodge
(approximately $350 round trip per person), licenses (approx. $65 per person per day), gun rental (in
case they want to shoot with our guns) and shells (approx. $12.50/box). Trip dates are on a first come,
first served basis. Trips are for the 2009-2010 seasons.
11. Federal Cloisonné Pin Collection
Framed 75th Anniversary Federal Duck Stamp pin collection. Limited edition set featuring a
reproduction of each year’s Federal Duck Stamp image using the ancient art of Cloisonné.
12. Greenwing Teal at Schell-Osage – by Kathy Dickson
Remarqued Printers Proof of 2008 Sponsor Print. A very unique, one-of-a-kind print that has been
remarqued by MO DU’s favorite Sponsor Print Artist, Kathy Dickson. This print is #1 of 1.
13. Canvasback Pair - Jeff Cockerham
Patterned after decoys by Paul Dobrowski of Monmouth County New Jersey. Paul’s dissatisfaction with
equipment and decoys available at the time was instrumental in developing his interest in fashioning his
own. He is particularly adept at carving decoys for hunting, but as evidenced by his numerous ‘best of
show’ awards, he is an excellent decorative carver as well.
14. DU Wooden Trunk
Anthony Padgett’s Diligence-Yellow Lab branded onto the front. Removable interior tray. Lots of fine
details including double brass latches, leather carry handles and dove-tailed corners. Made in the USA.
23 ¾” x 18” x 18”
15. “Just Us” - Ralph McDonald
Based on the DU painting by Ralph McDonald. Depicts a boy and his father coming back from a hunt.
Cast in resin and painted with a bronze finish and mounted on a black base with a brass title plate and
embossed artist’s signature. Features a felt covered bottom with the Ducks Unlimited logo, title and
edition number. 11 ½” T x 9” D x 6” W
16. 2008 State Pin Collection
A complete collection of 2008 Ducks Unlimited State Pins from all 50 States.
17. Buzzin Beauties” - Bronze sculpture
Created by Ronnie Wells, this sculpture depicts three Green-Winged Teal in flight. Bronze has a patina
finish and is mounted on a wooden base . The bottom of the base is covered with felt and is stamped with
the title and DU logo. 18” x 17 ¾”.
18. Old Coot Hall of “Fame”
Your winning bid for this item will allow you to pick the next honoree for this prestigious society. This
traveling award will remain with the honoree until the next convention when they can unload it on
someone else. Past inductees include: Pat Thayer, Jim Shull, Francine Merenghi, Mitch Rogers, Julius
Wall, Jim Sowers, Jim Watson, David Blakemore and ???.
Wagster Award Recipients
2007 - George Thomlinson
2006 - Woodson Roddy
2005 - Richard Brewer
2004 - Dolph Riggs
2003 – Don Brown
2002 – Doug Burch
2001 – Musial Wolfe
2000 – David Blakemore
1999 – Jane Bell
1998 – Mike Schreiver
1997 – James R. Sowers
1996 – Tim Reger
1995 – Harold Kitchen
1994 – Paul Knick
1993 – Pat Thayer
1992 – Jeff Churan
1991 – Jim Shull
1990 – Lowell Mohler
1989 – Glenn Schuman
1988 – Julius F Wall
1987 – John R Belz
1986 – Fred Bosilevac & Dick Reid
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Percy J. Orthwein/Birch Mahaffey
Percy J. Orthwein/Birch Mahaffey
C. D. Lane/Percy Orthwein
C. D. Lane/G.W. Fiske
C. D. Lane/G.W. Fiske
Samuel Davis/G.W. Fiske
Samuel Davis/G. W. Fiske
Samuel Davis/G. W. Fiske
Samuel Davis/G. W. Fiske
Samuel Davis
Samuel Davis
Samuel Davis
Samuel Davis
Samuel Davis
Samuel Davis
Samuel Davis
Samuel Davis
Samuel Davis
Samuel Davis
Samuel Davis
Samuel Davis/John Yonts
Frank Hager/John Yonts
Frank Hager/John Yonts
Frank Hager/John Yonts
Frank Hager/John Yonts
Frank Hager
Frank Hager/Fred Bosilevac
Frank Hager/S.Preston Willams
Frank Hager/S.Preston Willams
Frank Hager/S.Preston Willams
Frank Hager/Moore
Frank Hager/Moore
Frank Hager/Moore
Frank Hager/Stan Field
Frank Hager/Stan Field
Frank Hager/Stan Field
Frank Hager/James Shull
Frank Hager/James Shull
Frank Hager/James Shull
James Shull
James Shull
Jeff Churan
John Belz
John Belz
Fletcher Gray
Fletcher Gray
Richard Curnow
Richard Curnow
Richard Curnow
Glenn Schuman
Glenn Schuman
Julius Wall
Julius Wall
Lowell Mohler
Paul Knick
Paul Knick
Paul Knick
James Sowers
James Sowers
Milton Mills
St. Louis
St. Louis
St. Louis
St. Louis
St. Louis
StLouis/KC
StLouis/ KC
StLouis/KC
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St. Louis
St. Louis
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St. Louis
St. Louis
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St. Louis
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St. Louis/KC
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St. Louis/KC
St. Louis
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St. Louis/KC
St. Louis/KC
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Kansas City
Kansas City
Chillicothe
St. Louis
St. Louis
Springfield
Springfield
Liberty
Liberty
Liberty
O'Fallon
O'Fallon
Clinton
Clinton
Jeff City
North KC
North KC
North KC
Rolla
Rolla
Clinton
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Milton Mills
Mike Schriever
Mike Schriever
David Blakemore
David Blakemore
Doug Burch
Doug Burch
Bill Crowell
George Thomlinson
George Thomlinson
George Thomlinson
Jim Talbert
Jim Talbert
Jane Bell
Jane Bell
Clinton
St. Louis
St. Louis
Campbell
Campbell
Neosho
Neosho
Sikeston
Sedalia
Sedalia
Sedalia
Jeff City
Jeff City
St. Peters
St. Peters
Thanks to all MO DU volunteers. Each
of you have made your commitment to
the future of waterfowling, wetlands
and conservation. You are great
stewards of the land and are teaching
our youth to follow in your footsteps.
Your gift of time is truly the greatest
gift received.