Iowa Safari Club International Banquet Auction Items

Live Auction Item #1
Kreig Jacque SCI Special Edition Canvas Print (1 of 1)
Kreig Jacque SCI Special Edition 1 of 1 Print
Own "In Good Company," the first in a series of six SCI Special Edition original art donated by artist Kreig Jacque, Visions of Wildlife. This unique, 1 of 1 canvas print, depicts Iowa wildlife in an idyllic scene. Add to your Kreig Jacque collection over the next five years, as this artist shares his vision of Africa's Big Five as a series of 1 of 1, SCI Special Edition originals. www.visionsofwildlife.com. Get in touch with Kreig @ 563-370-8222.
Live Auction Item #2
Anthony Padgett Print: Autumn Home - Wood Duck
Autumn Home - Wood Duck print by Anthony Padgett
A beautiful framed print by artist Anthony Padgett entitled: Autumn Home – Wood Duck.
Live Auction Item #3
Macedonia, Black Fallow Deer
Macedonia Black Fallow Deer
One hunter and one observer travels to Macedonia to hunt Black Fallow Deer. This is a 5 day hunt and includes trophy fee. Additional species available include chamois, ibex and mouflon. Good for fall and winter of 2010-2011. Additional costs include 18% tax and $500 dipping, packing and documents. Arrival/departure: Skopje, Macedonia. Donated by Hunt in Europe. www.huntineurope.com. E-mail Simitrijevic Srdja @: info@huntineurope.com.
Live Auction Item #4
Texas, Cull Whitetail Buck
Texas Whitetail Buck Hunt
Hunt for a cull whitetail buck near Uvalde, Texas. Can be upgraded for trophy whitetail, hog, javelina and axis deer. This is for one hunter and is a 2 day hunt and to be taken in fall or winter of 2010-2011. Donated by Mike Stroff of SOE Hunts. www.soehunts.com. E-mail Mike @ mike@watchsoe.com. (910) 358-3106.
Live Auction Item #5
One of a Kind - Larry Zach: Handpainted Bison Skull
Larry Zach One-of-a-Kind Handpainted Bison Skull
By wildlife artist and Iowa Chapter board member Larry Zach this is a buffalo skull with original wolf drawing. The buffalo was harvested to supply meat to homeless shelters. Proceeds from this auction item will go towards The Great Buffalo Giveaway program. Donated by Larry Zach. www.zachwildlifeart.com
Live Auction Item #6
Australia, Multispecies Big Game Hunt
Australia Multispecies Hunt
Travel to the South Pacific to hunt up to 9 species. Eric Blewitt donates a 4 day gun or bow hunt in Australia for one hunter and one non-hunter, plus $1,000 toward trophy fees. A minimum of two trophies to be taken. Hunt to be taken in 2010 or 2011. Arrival/departure: Canberra, Australia. Sightseeing in this region of SE Australia can be arranged. E-mail Eric or Kerri @ promotions@ericblewittsafaris.com.
Live Auction Item #7
Jim Kasper Print: Acorn Hunt - Wild Turkeys
Jim Kasper Print: Acorn Hunt - Wild Turkeys
This limited edition print is by artist Jim Kasper and entitled: Acorn Hunt – Wild Turkeys.
Live Auction Item #8
New Mexico, Gemsbok
New Mexico, White Sands Missile Range, Gemsbok Hunt
Two hunters hunt the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico for free-range Gemsbok. This is a 2 day hunt for August – March 2011-2012 or until drawn. Hunters must purchase a non-resident license for $1,625 each. Donated by Vincent Vigil of New Mexico Hunting Adventures. www.nmhuntingadventures.com. E-mail Vincent @ newmexhuntadventure@msn.com.
Live Auction Item #9
Tanned Buffalo Hide
Tanned Buffalo Hide
Specialty Leather of Boone donates a beautifully tanned buffalo hide (color to be determined). www.specialtyleather.com Call Tom at 515-433-0176
Live Auction Item #10
Texas, Blackbuck Antelope
Texas Blackbuck Antelope Hunt
Hunt Blackbuck antelope in Carta Valley, Texas. This is for one hunter and one observer for 3 days. Other game available includes whitetails, axis and fallow deer, aoudad and elk at a 10% trophy fee discount. Other hunters and observers can join hunt at a 10% discount. This is for October 2010 thru February 2011. Donated by David Mafrige of Rancho Bellas Rocas. www.ranchobellasrocas.net E-mail David @ (713) 468-5005 or e-mail dzmaf@swbell.net.  Donor’s Value: $3,500
Live Auction Item #11
Firearms Training
Firearms Training
Front Sight Firearms Training Institute donates training on handgun, shotgun or rifle for either 2 people for a 2 day course or one person for a 4 day course. No expiration date on the Training Certificate. Donated by Abigail Day of SCI London Chaper. www.frontsight.com.
Live Auction Item #12
Iowa, Governor's Tag
Iowa Whitetail Buck
The State of Iowa donates a prized "Governor’s Deer Tag" for one non-resident hunter. The tag allows the hunter to harvest any deer during any 2010/2011 legal season (excluding early muzzleloader). Iowa is known for some of the most massive whitetail deer in the nation. Season information available @: www.iowadnr.gov
Live Auction Item #13
Larry Zach Print - Evening Solitude, Rocky Mountain Elk
Larry Zach's - Evening Solitude, Rocky Mountain Elk
Larry Zach donates this beautifully framed 27 x 40 Limited Edition Gliclee Master CAnvas, signed and numbered 7 out of 100: Evening Solitude – Rocky Mountain Elk. Larry's inspiration for this painting was a February trip to the Yellowstone high country. As dusk approached, it started snowing, with hardly a sound through the hauntingly beautiful landscape, Larry captured as much as he could before dark. The three bulls moving silently through the landscape enhance the feeling of tranquility. Donated by Larry Zach. www.zachwildlifeart.com
Live Auction Item #14
South Africa, Plains Game
South Africa Safari
Two lucky hunters travel to South Africa on a 10 day hunt. This donation by Ed Barber of Xomaqua Safaris includes airfare from the US, a total $2,000 credit towards daily rates, a total $2,000 credit towards trophy fees, and taxidermy (shoulder mounts) on up to 10 animals per hunter. This hunt takes place in the Limpopo valley and observers may accompany for only $150/day. Also included is a 3 day tour of Kruger National Park after the hunt. www.xomaqua.co.za. E-mail Ed @ edwardb@vodamail.co.za.  Donor’s Value: $17,500
Live Auction Item #15
Saskatchewan, Elk
Saskatchewan Trophy Bull Elk Hunt
Hunt trophy elk in Saskatchewan on a 3 day hunt for two hunters. This hunt is donated by Steve Rahn of Silvertine Wildlife Co. and includes hunter's choice of Rocky Mountain, Roosevelt, Manitoban or Russian White elk. Included, besides daily rate and preserve fee, is $1,900 credit toward trophy fees shared by hunters. Hunt can be taken in 2010, 2011, 2012. www.silvertine.ca  E-mail Steve Rahn @: srahn@telus.net
Live Auction Item #16
Rosemary Millette Print: September Apples - Robins
Rosemary Millette Print - September Apples, Robins
This print is by artist Rosemary Millette and is entitled: September Apples – Robins”.
Live Auction Item #17
New Mexico, Pronghorn
New Mexico Pronghorn Hunt
Two hunters travel to New Mexico for a trophy pronghorn with Vincent Vigil of New Mexico Hunting Adventures. This is on a private ranch managed for high quality hunts. Our Chapter members have been on this hunt in previous years and have harvested monster pronghorns. State license required plus $1,500 Landowner Tag. This is for August or September of 2010. www.nmhuntingadventures.com. E-mail Vince @: newmexhuntadventure@msn.com Donor’s Value: $7,000
Live Auction Item #18
Lake Okoboji
Lake Okoboji
Pioneer Beach Resort on Lake Okoboji donates a 3 night stay for 2 hunters or 2 fishermen. The stay is for after Labor Day or before Memorial Day in 2010. www.pioneerbeach.com. Call Rick or Lisa @ (712) 336-3785.
Live Auction Item #19
Argentina, Water Buffalo
Argentina Water Buffalo Hunt
One lucky hunter travels to Argentina to hunt Water Buffalo. This is a 7 day hunt and includes trophy fee and can be taken in 2010 or 2011. Other game available include red stag, peccary, brocket deer, wild goat, axis deer, 4-horn ram and wild boar. Donated by Jorge Noya of Caza Y Safaris. Observer can accompany for $1,000. www.cazaysafaris.com.ar. E-mail: info@cazaysafaris.com.ar.  Donor’s Value: $7,050
Live Auction Item #20
Larry Zach Premiers: Dream Buck III
Larry Zach Premiers - Dream Buck III
Larry Zach’s newest print debuts here and is entitled: Dream Bucks III – Midwest Monster. This Giclee master canvas is the third image in the Dream Bucks series, featuring some of the world's most impressive whitetails. Featured in Dream Bucks III is the huge, nontypical buck taken by Kyle Simmons October 16, 2008 in Eastern Iowa. Scoring 275 5/8, it is a new Iowa state record archery nontypical, and the third largest nontypical whitetail in the world ever taken by bow and arrow. Donated by Larry Zach. www.zachwildlifeart.com
Live Auction Item #21
South Africa 10 day Hunt for 2 Hunters
South Africa 10 day Hunt for 2 Hunters
Bush Africa Safaris donates a 10 day hunt in South Africa for 2 hunters. Included is $1000 credit for trophy fees for each hunter. This is for open dates in 2010 or 2011. Arrival/departure is Johannesburg. Non hunters can accompany for $200/day. A great many species of plains game are available. Donor's Value: $9,800. www.bushafricasafaris.co.za.
Live Auction Item #22
Idaho, Whitewater Rafting
Idaho Whitewater Rafting
Wow! A 5 day whitewater rafting trip on the Salmon River in Idaho for 2 people. Trip is donated by Action Whitewater Adventures. Additional people can accompany at a 10% discount. Arrival/departure is Boise. www.riverguide.com  E-mail Dixie @: guideinfo@riverguide.com
Live Auction Item #23
South Africa, Photo Safari
South Africa Photo Safari
Zulu Nyala Game Lodge invites 2 people for a 6 day photo safari in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Stay at a 4 star lodge or tent camp and enjoy elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard and abundant plains game at the game preserve. Optional fishing and whale watching trips can be added. Many of our Chapter members have enjoyed this trip which includes 2 game drives per day and great meals. This trip is for 2010 or 2011. www.zulunyala.com
Live Auction Item #24
Diana Vondra Exotic Peacock Feather Necklace/Earrings
Exotic Peacock Feather Necklace with Matching Earrings
Artist Diana Vondra donates an exotic peacock feather necklace with matching earrings. Visit Diana’s web site @: www.designsbyvondra.com
Live Auction Item #25
New Mexico, Oryx
New Mexico Free Range Oryx
Hunt for free range Oryx on a private ranch in New Mexico. This is for one hunter and one guest for 2 days and can be taken anytime through December of 2010. This donation does not include lodging and meals which are available nearby, nor the $1,625 non-resident tag. Donated by NM Ranch Properties. Contact Nancy @ Armendaris Ranch: (575) 894-6782 or tei@riolink.com.  Donor’s Value: $2,500
Live Auction Item #26
Anthony Padgett Print: Locked at Lac Seul - Moose
Locked at Lac Seul, Moose - Anthony Padgett Print
This limited edition 3-panel print by artist Anthony J. Padgett is entitled: Locked at Lac Seul – Moose.
Live Auction Item #27
South Africa, Plains Game and Dangerous Game
South Afria Plains Game Hunt
Arnold Payne at Impala African Safaris donates either a bow or rifle hunt for two hunters for available dates in 2010. This includes accommodations, PH food and drink for 7 days. Hunt takes place in the Limpopo region of South Africa. Both plains game and dangerous game can be hunted for only the trophy fees per outfitter list. Arrival/departure: Polokwane, South Africa. www.impalasafaris.com  Contact Arnold Payne at 480-558-6932 or apayne@impalasafaris.com.
Live Auction Item #28
Larry Zach - Goldfinch on Ironweed
Larry Zach: Goldfinch on Ironweed
Larry Zach donates an old favorite: Goldfinch on Ironweed , framed decorator canvas. Donated by Larry Zach. www.zachwildlifeart.com
Live Auction Item #29
Newfoundland, Black Bear
Newfoundland Spring Bear Hunt
Hunt spring Black Bear and enjoy some fishing in Newfoundland with Newfoundland Adventures Ltd. This is a 5 day adventure for one hunter good for 2010 or 2011. Non-hunter cost is $1,000. Arrival/departure: Deer Lake, Newfoundland. This hunt can be upgraded for moose if taken as a fall combo hunt instead. www.nladventures.com. E-mail Todd or Laura @ info@NLadventures.com.
Live Auction Item #30
Jack Hagens - European Mount Cape Buffalo
Donated by Chapter member Jack Hagens - cape buffalo European mount
Iowa Chapter member Jack Hagens donates a European mount Cape Buffalo skull.
Live Auction Item #31
Michael Sieve Print: River Heat - Jaguar
Michael Sieve Print: River Heat - Jaquar
This limited edition print is by artist Michael Sieve and entitled: River Heat – Jaguar.
Live Auction Item #32
Colorado Elk/Mule Deer Combination Hunt
SW Colorado elk/mule deer hunt
Four lucky hunters head to SW Colorado for a 6 day archery combo elk/mule deer hunt on a large private ranch. This can be upgrade for bear and turkey also. This hunt is donated by the 4 Corners SCI Chapter and outfitted by Antler Meadows Outfitting. Licenses, lodging and meals are not included. www.antlermeadowsoutfitting.com. Call Bob Peck at (970) 563-9567.
Live Auction Item #33
Taxidermy Shoulder Mount, Whitetail Deer or Pronghorn
Taxidermy Shoulder Mount of Whitetail Deer or Pronghorn
Brad Coulson of Wildlife Industries, Inc. donates a shoulder mount of a deer or pronghorn. Contact Brad at (515) 289-2789.
Live Auction Item #34
South Dakota Bird Hunting/Fishing Trip
South Dakota Bird Hunting/Fishing Trip
Kevin Yeo of Granite Springs donates a bird hunting and fishing trip for 2 in South Dakota. This is for 2010/2011 and is for 3 days. www.granitespringssd.com. (605) 999-0463.
Live Auction Item #35
New Mexico Archery Elk Hunt
New Mexico elk hunt
Vincent Vigil of New Mexico Hunting Adventures donates a 5 day archery elk hunt for 2 hunters. Draw odds close to 100%. This hunt is for Sept. 2010 and generally 100% shooting opportunities at bulls of 300 points or better. Donor's Value: $7,500. www.nmhuntingadventures.com   Contact Vincent at (505) 833-4443 or newmexhuntadventures@msn.com.
Live Auction Item #36
Bass Pro Shops Altoona Dinner for 10
Dinner for 10 at Bass Pro Shops in Altoona
Enjoy a special dinner for 10 at Bass Pro Shops in Altoona. www.basspro.com
Live Auction Item #37
Missouri Ranch Hunt
Missouri Ranch Hunt
Heartland Wildlife Ranch of Ethel, Missouri donates a 3 day hunt for one lucky hunter plus a credit of $2500 in trophy fees. Heartland has whitetail, elk, red deer and exotics. This hunt is for fall/winter of 2010. Non-hunters at $250/day. www.heartland-wildlife.com.
Live Auction Item #38
Taxidermy Whitetail Deer Shoulder Mount
Taxidermy Whitetail Deer Shoulder Mount
Ed Oliver of Fur Fin N Feather donates a whitetail deer shoulder mount to a lucky bidder.
Live Auction Item #39
Alaska Salmon Fishing
Alaska Salmon Fishing
One fisherman travels to Alaska for 6 day salmon fishing trip donated by McDougall Lodge. Trip is June through September of 2010. Additional fisherman may come for $3,500 each. Does not include air charter of $200 round-trip from Anchorage. www.mcdougalllodge.com.
Live Auction Item #40
Insulated Aluminum Blind

 

Dan Folkman donates a 5’ x 5’ insulated aluminum blind with carpeted floor and a locking door.
Live Auction Item #41
Texas SAAM Precision Hunting Rifle Course
SAAM Precision Hunting Rifle Course
Two shooters travel to Barksdale, Texas for a 4 day SAAM Precision Hunting Rifle course. Besides hands on training, participants will also be able to hunt for 12 species of exotics for trophy fees only. Anyone going on safari needs this course. Donated by FTW Ranch and Patty Curnutte of Global Sportsman. Donor's Value: $6,300. www.ftwoutfitters.com. Contact Tim or David @ (830) 234-4366 or Patty at her table.
Live Auction Item #42
Pat Pauley Print: The Chase Is On - Red Fox
Pat Pauley Print: The Chase Is On - Red Fox
Pat Pauley donates a limited edition framed canvas giclee entitled: The Chase is on – Red Fox. www.PatPauleyArt.com
Live Auction Item #43
Taxidermy Whitetail Deer Shoulder Mount
Taxidermy Whitetail Deer Shoulder Mount
Doug Brincks of Brincks Taxidermy donates a whitetail deer shoulder mount. Contact Doug @ (402) 408-2348.
Live Auction Item #44
Argentina Dove Shoot
Argentina Dove Shoot
Two hunters travel to the Cordoba region of Argentina for a 3 day dove shoot. Donated by Pica Zuro Lodge. This trip can be taken any time within one year of purchase. Not included is transfer from Cordoba airport to lodge at $350/hunter. www.wildpampas.com.

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