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AFRICAN PLAINS GAME SAFARI FOR TWO HUNTERS
WHO: Sandveld Safaris
WHAT: African Plains Game Safari for Two Hunters
WHERE: Free State Province, Republic of South Africa
WHEN: March-October 2013 or 2014
TERMS: This is a 2x1 guided 7-day African Plains Game Safari for two hunters
with Francois DeWet and Sandveld Safaris. Included are all daily rates, ground
transportation, and trophy fees for choice of 1 specie from group A – [Gemsbok,
Black or Blue Wildebeest, or Hartebeest], and 2 species from group B [Common
Springbok, Blesbok, and Steinbok], per hunter. Additional upgrades are available
per the outfitter’s current price list. Method of take is the hunter’s choice. Hunters
are responsible for VAT on the daily rate portion of the donation (approx. $294 if
the package sold at full value). Included are fabulous lodge accommodations with
first class food, service and amenities, and soft drinks. A number of our current
and surrounding Chapter members have hunted with Sandveld Safaris since 2004
with impressive results, including many SCI Gold Medal and Top Ten Trophies.
Just ask Ken Sardegna, Brian Vanderhoof, or the Phillips family about their
experiences with this first class operation.
EMAIL: sandveld@mweb.co.za
WATER BUFFALO HUNT IN ARGENTINA
WHO: CAZA Y Safaris
WHAT: Water Buffalo Hunt
WHERE: Santiago del Estero, Argentina
WHEN: Open Dates 2013 or 2014
TERMS: JORGE NOYA of CAZA Y SAFARIS donates a 5-day hunt in
Argentina, for one (1) Water buffalo, for one (1) hunter, valid for two years. This
hunt offers the opportunity to get a Water buffalo through free chase, no
enclosures, at their ranches in Santiago del Estero, without trophy quality
restrictions. The hunter can choose the method of take rifle, bow, handgun or
muzzleloader. Hunters will be staying at their colonial époque lodges placed within
the hunting area, with excellent personal attention, ample supply of Argentinean
meals and beverages including famous Argentinian beef and wine. The hunting
will be considered ended when the trophy is obtained or wounded by the hunter but
will be able to continue hunting at the farm upgrading to other big game available
trophies as per the current price list: red stag, axis deer, blackbuck, collared
peccary, white lipped peccary, brocket deer, wild goat, axis deer, 4 horn ram, feral
hog, etc. Most animals can be hunted all year round except red deer that goes from
March till June.
WEBSITE: www.cazaysafaris.com.ar
BRITISH COLUMBIA TROPHY HUNT
WHO: BC Trophy Mountain Outfitters
WHAT: Hunters Choice
WHERE: Gold Bridge, BC
WHEN: 2013 or 2014
TERMS: This is a 2x1 guided 7-day hunt for any one of the following species:
Mule Deer, Black Bear, Wolf, Bobcat/Lynx, Birds or Fish. Hunter’s choice of
weapon – no handguns. Included are meals, ranch and/or camp accommodations
and trophy prep. The Hunt will be by foot, vehicle or horseback depending on
game sought. Not included are trophy transportation, license $180 and tags
($40 – $250 depending on choice), if needed transportation from Vancouver $300).
Upgrades are available per the current price list for sheep, goat, mountain lion and
moose (some conditions apply). We thank BC Trophy Mountain Outfitters for this
generous donation.
The winning bidder must be accompanied by an additional paying customer
at a price of $4,500.
WEBSITE: www.bctrophymountainoutfitters.com
NEW ZEALAND SILVER MEDAL RED STAG HUNT
WHO: Wilderness Quest
WHAT: Silver Medal Red Stag
WHERE: South Island, New Zealand
WHEN: Open Dates 2013 or 2014
TERMS: This is a 1x1 fully guided Five-day rifle or bow hunt for a Silver Medal
Red Stag (scoring up to 330 SCI). The hunt can be extended and upgraded to
larger stag, or include additional animals such as Tahr, Fallow Deer, Chamois,
Arapawa Rams, and Feral Goats according to current price list. Other hunters may
be added for $350 per day and non-hunters for $250. This donation includes daily
rates, trophy fee for a silver medal stag, all meals and non-alcoholic drinks,
transportation during the hunt, field care of trophies, and airport pickup and return.
Accommodations and meals will be in a beautiful lodge, and transportation may
include 4x4 truck, foot, and horseback. Hunters may use a .270 or higher rifle or
archery (crossbow OK). Handguns are not permitted in New Zealand. The hunter
will need to get a weapons permit and pay a $25 license fee (or can use the
outfitters rifles upon prior request). Fly into Christchurch where you will be met
by the outfitter. Wilderness Quest has a long history with several SCI Chapters,
with many references recounting exceptional hunting experiences with this
outfitter. We thank them for their donation.
WEBSITE: http://www.wildernessquestnz.com
PRONGHORN HUNT
WHO: Milliron TJ Outfitters
WHAT: Pronghorn
WHERE: Cheyenne, WY
WHEN: September 2013/14
TERMS: 3-day archery (including crossbow) or firearm guided Pronghorn hunt
with Taft Love of Milliron TJ Outfitters. This is a fair chase hunt on private lands
in southeastern Wyoming or Nebraska (Nebraska is archery only for nonresidents). Included are lodge accommodations, meals, transportation during the
hunt, field care of trophies taken, and pick-up and drop-off at the airport designated
by the outfitter. Licenses and tags are not included. The Wyoming Pronghorn and
Mule Deer tags in Milliron’s hunting area are historically a 100% draw with a
March 15th application deadline. Additional hunters are welcome for $2250.00.
Milliron TJ Outfitters is regularly featured on Backwoods TV on the Sportsman’s
Channel. Pictured is Ken Sardegna with a “spot and stalk” archery Mule Deer
taken with Milliron TJ Outfitters in September 2012. Taft, who is present tonight,
is also open to expanding the hunt to include Mule Deer for an additional fee – see
outfitter for specifics. We thank Taft for this generous donation.
WEBSITE: www.millirontjoutfitters.com
AFRICAN PLAINS GAME SAFARI FOR TWO HUNTERS (LIMPOPO)
WHO: Dumukwa Safaris
WHAT: African Plains Game Safari for Two Hunters
WHERE: Limpopo, South Africa
WHEN: April-October 2013 or 2014
TERMS: This is a seven-day 2x1 Hunt for 2 hunters with Bertus Gerhardt and
Dumukwa Safaris. Method of take is the hunter’s choice. Enjoy comfortable
accommodations in modern thatched roof lodges. Included, for each hunter, are
trophy fees for, (1) Nyala and (1) Impala. Situated on the banks of the Limpopo
River, Dumukwa is also a prime area for Limpopo Bushbuck, and some of the
finest specimens ever taken have come from this area. A wide variety of other
species are available, and the safari may be upgraded as per current published price
list. Also included are - Airport pickup and return via Polokwane International
Airport, and initial field trophy prep. Safari must be taken during open dates April
- October 2013/2014. Dumukwa Safaris is regularly featured on the Outdoor
Channel’s “Jim Benson Hunting Adventures,” as well as numerous professional
African Hunting Videos. A number of Chapter Members hunted with Dumukwa
Safaris, taking numerous “World Class” SCI Gold Medal record book trophies.
We thank Bertus for this generous donation.
WEBSITE: www.dumukwa.com
ELK HUNT IN GARDINER MONTANA
WHO: Montana Guide Service
WHAT: Elk Hunt
WHERE: Private Ranches, Montana, GMU 313-40
WHEN: Open dates 2013 or 2014
TERMS: This is a 2x1 fully guided five-day hunt for Rocky Mountain Elk with
Edwin Johnson and Montana Guide Service. This is a fair chase Elk hunt on
private lands bordering Yellowstone National Park in Southwesten Montana.
Included are lodge accommodations, meals and transportation during the hunt.
This is a rifle or bow hunt (crossbows require a special permit). Licenses and tags
are not included. The application for the License is March 15, 2013, with a Bull
Elk / Deer Combination License at $ 939. The hunt can be upgraded to 1x1
($1,000). As an added bonus, Edwin will also allow the winning bidder to harvest
a Mule Deer on an opportunity basis for the unheard of price of $1,000 (only if you
take one). This a quality Elk hunt with a proven outfitter. Pictured is Bob Jakusz,
who won this same donation at another SCI chapter auction in 2009 and took this
360 class free ranging Bull Elk. Edwin is a long-time supporter of SCI and we
thank him for this donation.
WEBSITE: www.montanaguide.com
TROPHY SPANISH FALLOW DEER HUNT
WHO: Hunt Trip Spain
WHAT: Trophy Fallow Deer
WHERE: Barcelona, Spain
WHEN: Open dates 2013 or 2014
TERMS: This is a 1x1 4-day fully guided (rifle or bow) Spanish Fallow Deer
Hunt and Sightseeing Adventure for One Hunter and One Observer with Francisco
Rosich and Hunt Trip Spain. Take this opportunity to experience Spain on this 4day Fallow Deer Hunt to ‘Mollevi’, Hunt Trip Spain’s private hunting estate in
northeast Spain. Francisco has been outfitting since 1986, received multiple
nominations for SCI Outfitter of the year, and is one of the few Spanish Outfitters
adept at employing tactics specifically designed for bowhunting. The trip also
includes two days of sightseeing for the observer to visit the Holy Mountain of
Montserrat and listen to the oldest choirs in Europe, the vineyard of El Penedes and
tasting cava (Champagne), the medieval village of Solsona, and the Castle of
Cardona. Schedule hunt with outfitter for open dates in 2013 or 2014. This hunt
includes a $2300 trophy fee credit which is ½ of the trophy fee for one Fallow
Deer of any size, first class 19th century country house accommodation, meals,
firearm permit, guide services, ground transportation, and two days of sightseeing
for the observer. Not included are 21% VAT, hunting licenses and insurance
($300), dipping/packing and shipping, before/after hunt accommodations and
gratuities. Additional hunters/observers can be added at current price list rates.
Incredibly, Hunt Trip Spain is also offering both the winning bidder and any
accompanying hunters a 15% discount on current prices for additional species
taken beyond the Fallow Deer donation. Arrival/departure point is Barcelona,
Spain. Francisco is a long-time supporter of SCI and we thank him for this very
generous donation.
WEBSITE: www.hunttripspain.com
AFRICA PLAINS GAME HUNT FOR TWO
WHO: Numzaan Safaris
WHAT: Africa Plains Game Safari for Two Hunters
WHERE: Limpopo, South Africa
WHEN: April – October 2013 or 2014
TERMS: This is a 7-day 2 x 1 hunt for 2 hunters with Numzaan Safaris. Included
are all daily rates, ground transportation, and trophy fees for 2 Impala, 2 Warthogs
and 1 Blue Wildebeest, to be split between the hunters. Additional upgrades are
available per the outfitter’s current price list. Also included are airport transfers
from Johannesburg, and fabulous accommodations at Numzaan’s main lodge in
Thabazimbi. Method of take is the hunter’s choice. Additional upgrades available
per the outfitters current price list. We thank Numzaan Safaris for this generous
donation.
WEBSITE: www.numzaan.com
BRITISH COLUMBIA SPOT & STALK BLACK BEAR HUNT
WHO: Primitive Outfitting
WHAT: Spot and Stalk Black Bear Hunt
WHERE: British Columbia, Canada
WHEN: Spring 2013-2014
TERMS: This is a 2 x 1 fully guided 6- day Spot and Stalk Black Bear Hunt for
one hunter with Jeff Lander and Primitive Outfitting. Included are meals, camp or
ranch accommodations, transportation during the hunt, airport transfers, and field
trophy prep. Licenses and tags not included are $190 for license, $200 for Black
Bear tag and $50 for a Wolf tag. Winning bidder can bring additional hunters at a
discounted rate of $3000 per hunter with a second bear for each is available for
$1000. Method of take is bow or rifle. (the outfitter prefers to guide bow hunters,
but rifle hunters are welcome). If the winning bidder brings 5 other clients and
fills the camp, the entire camp can harvest 2 bears for $3500 each. We thank Jeff
for this very generous donation.
$5,000 SASKATCHEWAN ELK HUNT CREDIT FOR TWO HUNTERS
WHO: Pine Mountain Outfitters
WHAT: Rocky Mountain Elk
WHERE: Turtleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
WHEN: September 2013
TERMS: This is a $5,000 credit to be split between two hunters on this 2-day,
2x1 guided hunt for two hunters. Method of take is the hunter’s choice. Schedule
this hunt with outfitter for open dates in September 2013. Pine Mountain has long
been known in SCI circles as “the place” to hunt big Elk. Included are cabin
accommodations (rustic), all meals, $5,000 credit on trophy fees for Elk only (to be
split between the two hunters), 2x1 guide service, and field prep. The hunt can also
be upgraded to include additional animals according to the current trophy fee list.
Not included are airport transfers from Saskatoon to/from camp, meat processing,
packing and shipping of trophies, and gratuities. There are no tags or licenses
required. Arrival/departure point is Turtleford, Saskatchewan. This is an estate
hunt with several different classes of Elk available ranging from $3,900 up to 330
SCI, $5,900 for 331-390 SCI, and $9,900 over 390 SCI. The $5,000 credit is
against 2 x Elk (Trophy class is the client’s choice). We thank Joe Hardesty for
this donation.
WEBSITE: www.pinemountainoutfitters.com
ASIAN WATER BUFFALO HUNT
WHO: Ross Hammock Ranch
WHAT: Asian Water Buffalo or Hunter’s Choice
WHERE: Inglis, Florida
WHEN: Open dates 2013 (Year Round)
TERMS: Harold Ross of Ross Hammock Ranch has donated this 2 ½ day, 1x1
guided hunt package for 1 hunter. It includes the trophy/harvest fee for hunter’s
choice of one of the following trophy animals: Asian Water Buffalo, Axis Buck,
Fallow Buck, Russian Boar, Management Red Stag, Texas Dall Ram, Black
Hawaiian Ram, or Management Northern Whitetail Buck. Method of take is
hunter's choice. Schedule hunt with outfitter for open dates in 2013. You will enjoy
the truly unique landscape of a 1,500 acre private ranch on the Florida West Coast.
Many satisfied customers include pros from Outdoor Life, Swarovski, and ESPN.
This hunt includes all meals, snacks, drinks, lodging in RHR cypress log lodge,
guide service, licenses, and basic skin/quarter /clean of game taken. (Note: There is
an extra field taxidermy fee of $300 if hunter takes the Water Buffalo option)
many upgrades are available, including native and exotic game, gator hunting and
fishing. Upgrades and additional hunters are as per the current published price list.
WEBSITE: www.rosshammockranch.com
GREENLAND MUSKOX HUNT ON VICTORIA ISLAND
WHO: Canada North Outfitting
WHAT: Greenland Muskox
WHERE: Cambridge Bay, Victoria Island
WHEN: March-April, 2013 or 2014
TERMS: This is a four-day 1x1 fully guided hunt for Greenland Muskox.
Method of take is the hunter’s choice, except no handgun. With an island
population of about 45,000, Cambridge Bay on Victoria Island bills itself as the
Muskox capital of the world. The Muskox from this region also dominate the SCI
record book. Canada North also boasts a near 100% success rate on this hunt,
including bowhunters. A second Muskox can be added for $2000 trophy fee.
Hunters fly into Yellowknife, NWT and then onto Cambridge Bay. Included are
transportation from Cambridge Bay to the hunting area; services of a licensed guide;
transportation, food and lodging (heated tents/cabins) during the hunt. Not included
are airfare and accommodations before and after the hunt, licenses and fees
(approximately $375) plus 5% GST. Canada North Outfitters napp is well
recognized name in Arctic hunting community and we thank them for this generous
donation.
WEBSITE: www.canadanorthoutfitting.com
AFRICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI FOR TWO
WHO: Zulu Nyala Safaris
WHAT: African Photographic Safari
WHERE: Zululand, Republic of South Africa
WHEN: 2013-2014
TERMS: Six-day/Six-night “I Dreamed of Africa” Photo Safari for two people in
Hluhluwe, Zululand with Zulu Nyala Safaris. Included are luxury meals and
accommodations, open Land Rover Safari Trips on the game reserve with
experienced guides (twice daily). The Zulu Nyala Game Reserve, where the movie
“I Dream of Africa” was filmed, is one of Africa’s richest conservation regions and
features Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, Giraffe, Hippo, Zebra, Nyala, Cheetah,
Buffalo, Kudu and many more African Antelope. Accommodations are your
choice of range of options, from luxury Hemingway-style tents to the Zulu Nyala
County Manor, or several luxury lodges. Whatever, your lodging choice, you will
be served three delicious meals per day, prepared by the finest international chefs.
Not included are personal beverages, side trips (such as Tembe Elephant Park,
Mkuze Game Reserve, Tiger Fishing, and Scuba Diving), phone calls or transfers.
This trip must be taken within two years of the date of purchase.
WEBSITE: www.zulunyala.com
GOLF PACKAGE FOR FOUR
WHO: River Creek Golf Course
WHAT: Golf Greens fees and Cart (Foursome)
WHERE: Leesburg, VA
WHEN: 2013
TERMS: This is your opportunity to play the River Creek private golf course.
Included are greens fees and golf carts for your foursome. River Creek offers a
challenging 18-hole Ault-Clark championship golf course with seven holes
overlooking the scenic Potomac River. Elevated tees, groomed fairways and
greens, as well as a fair number of hazards, traps and woods help characterize one
of Northern Virginia’s most award-winning golf course communities and the best
of Leesburg golf courses. The course provides a challenging round with all of the
elements you would expect from a golf course Leesburg golfers love to frequent.
Designed in the spirit and tradition of the finest private country club courses, River
Creek plays 5,241 to 7,036 yards from four sets of tees and is sure to please golfers
of all kinds.
WEBSITE: www.rivercreekgolf.com
SHOULDER MOUNT OR TAXIDERMY UP TO $500 FOR NEW WORK
(NEW OR EXISTING CUSTOMER)
WHO: Young’s Wildlife
WHAT: $500 Taxidermy Credit
WHERE: Frederick, Maryland
WHEN: 2013 or 2014
TERMS: Professional animal artistry game animal shoulder mount or $500 credit
toward taxidermy work of greater value. The mount/credit is not transferable
beyond the purchaser’s immediate family, and corresponding taxidermy work must
be initiated within 2 years of the banquet. Tim Young is a full-time, awardwinning Master Taxidermist, who focuses on producing custom wildlife art. Since
his mounts are providing some of the wilderness décor to banquet, you can witness
the meticulous quality of his work firsthand. This mount would be a fine
compliment to any of the hunts purchased this evening. We thank Tim for this
100% donation.
WEBSITE: http://www.youngswildlife.com
ARGENTINA WINGSHOOTING FOR 4 HUNTERS
WHO: Caza Y Safaris
WHAT: Agrentina Wingshooting
WHERE: Santiago del Estero, Argentina
WHEN: 2013 or 2014
TERMS: Jorge Noya of Caza Y Safaris donates this 5-day Argentina
wingshooting hunt that includes doves and pigeons, for four (4) hunters. Hunting
area is located in Santiago del Estero province, an Argentine wingshooting
paradise for sure. The hunters have personalized attention from the moment they
arrive at the airport. During this program hunters will be able to shoot more than
1500 shells per day at Doves & Pigeons, with possibilities of combining it with
Partridges & Ducks, with an extra daily cost. The lodge was built in a traditional
colony house style, in which superb local meals and soft beverages are offered in
ample supply. Cozy rooms (Single or Double) with private bathrooms and
excellent personal attention, Air Conditioner, Jacuzzi, Swimming Pool, will assure
hunters comfort during their stay. At an additional cost the hunter may upgrade
with other big game trophies available as follow: Brocket Deer, Puma, Water
Buffalo, White Lipped Peccary, Collared Peccary, Capybara, Multihorned sheep
and many other goats and game at the trophy fees per current price list. Doves and
Pigeon are available all year round. Ducks and partridge from May until
September.
WEBSITE: www.cazaysafaris.com.ar
FLORIDA ALLIGATOR HUNT – PROCEEDS BENEFIT MILIARY
FAMILIES
WHO: Okeechobee Outfitters
WHAT: American Alligator
WHERE: South Florida
WHEN: September – October 2013
TERMS: This is a 1x1 guided 2 day/night hunt for alligator with Danny
Santangelo and Okeechobee Outfitters. This hunt is with bow, crossbow, or
harpoon only. Included are meals, accommodations, and trophy fee for 1 approx. 8
foot alligator and free ranging feral boar. Upgrades include a larger gator, bass
fishing, trophy wild boar, or exotics. The winning bidder should contact the
outfitter within 2 weeks of the banquet to schedule as dates fill up quickly. You
will have excellent accommodations and hearty meals. 100% of the proceeds from
this hunt will go to the Sportman’s Foundation for Military Families. This is a
non-profit organization set up to provide wounded warriors who previously
enjoyed the hunting sports a means for them and their families to once again
participate. We thank Danny for this generous donation and his tireless support to
our troops and their families.
WEBSITE: www.okeechobeeoutfitters.com and www.huntforheroes.org
We are in the process of confirming the following hunts:
Twin Ridge Outfitters Pheasant Hunt
Quebec Black Bear Hunt
Mexican Salt Water Fishing Trip
Montana Float Fishing Trip
Scotland Roe Deer Hunt
Argentina Red Stag Hunt
Chesapeake Bay Rockfish Fishing Trip
AWLS Cabin Retreat
WFO Pronghorn Hunt
SCI Leather Chair