2012 SCI Iowa Hunters Expo, Banquet and Live Auction
The Meadows Event Center at Prairie Meadows, Altoona, Iowa
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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Preliminary list of Live Auction Items - details subject to change
Details and final list subject to change prior to banquet. (updated 3-29-12)
Live Auction Item #__
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Live Auction Item #1
Kreig Jacque SCI Special Edition Canvas Print (1 of 1)
Own
“Who's Next” the second in a series of six SCI Special Edition original art donated by artist
Kreig Jacque, Visions of Wildlife. 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.kreigjacque.com Get in touch with Kreig @ 563-370-8222.
Click here to read a note from the artist, Kreig
Live Auction Item #1
Rosemary Millette Artwork
This S/N print is by Rosemary Millette and is entitled "Whitetail Reflections" and is generously donated from personal collection of Iowa Chapter member, Dan Folkman
Live Auction Item #2
Rainbow Trout Mount
Longtime SCI Chapter supporter and award winning taxidermist Brad Coulson again donates a great mount for our fundraising efforts. This year he offers a beautiful rainbow trout mounted on an attractive base. For your taxidermy needs, contact Brad at (515) 289-2789
Live Auction Item #3
Spain, Beceite Ibex Hunt
1 hunter/1 non-hunter travel to
Spain to hunt Beceite Ibex for 4d, wine tasting in El Penedes region or sightseeing in Barcelona. Can be upgraded for other ibex, chamois, stag, Mouflon, etc.,extra days. Trip to be taken between March to May 15, 2012 or 2013. Arrive, depart Barcelona. You'll stay in 19th century hunting lodge in Beceite mountains. Not included: trophy fees ($8,300 for ibex) and VAT. Donated by Bruno Fosich of
Trophy Hunting Spain.
www.TrophyHuntingSpain.com E-mail Bruno @:
info@trophyhuntingspain.com Value: $4,480
Live Auction Item #4
South Dakota, Pheasant Hunt
Brett Waibel at
Bad River Bucks and Birds in Draper, South Dakota donates a 3 day
pheasant hunt for 2 hunters. Lots of birds in this area of SD. This hunt is for fall/winter of 2012.
www.badriverhunts.com For more info, contact Brett at
info@badriverhunts.com Value: $4,000
Live Auction Item #5
South Africa Eastern Cape, Plains Game Hunt
Christopher Cawood of
Southern Cross Safaris invites one hunter on a 10 day
safaris in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Included are trophy fees for one each impala, springbuck, fallow deer and ostrich. Non-hunter can accompany for $150/day, hunter for $350/day and hunt can be upgraded for 30 additional species. Hunt to be taken prior to March 30, 2013.
www.southern-cross-safaris.co.za Contact Chris at
southern-cross@intelom.co.za Value: $8,952
Live Auction Item #6
Ibex Sculpture
This impressive ibex sculpture is generously donated from personal collection of Iowa Chapter member, Dan Folkman
Live Auction Item #7
Macedonia, Mixed Bag Big Game Hunt
Two hunters and two non-hunters travel to
Macedonia for mixed bag big game hunt. Includes 6d hunt, 7n lodging at 5 star hunt lodge, to be taken between August, 2012 to March, 2013. Minimum two species to be taken, including Kri-Kri ibex, chamois, Barbary sheep, Mouflon and tahr. Does not include trophy fees or VAT. Arrival/Departure is Skopje, Macedonia. Sightseeing in Europe can be arranged. Donated by Srdja Dimitrijevic of
Hunt in Europe.
www.huntineurope.com E-mail Srdja, annual donor to our auction @:
info@huntineurope.com Value: $15,400.
Live Auction Item #8
Mexico, Mule Deer Hunt
One hunter travels to a private ranch in Mexico to hunt trophy
mule deer with Sergio Estrella of
Muy Grande Outfitters. This is for December of 2012 or January of 2013 and is for 6 days of hunting. Arrival/departuere is Hermosillo. Coues deer and javelina can also be hunted for trophy fee. Some very large deer have been taken on this ranch.
www.muygrandeoutfitters.com.mx Contact Sergio at
Sergio@muygrandeoutfitters.com.mx Value: $8,500
Live Auction Item #9
Argentina, Big Game Hunt
Two lucky hunters travel to
Argentina for 10 day big game hunt, stay at luxury hunt lodge. Included are trophy fees for 1 buffalo, 1 wild boar and 1 goat to be shared. 18 other species available for trophy fee only. Hunters pay $700 airport transfer, plus license and dip/pack of trophies. Hunt good until December 15, 2012. Non-hunters accompany at $200 per day. Donated by Paco Pizzarro of
Anuritay Ranch www.anuritay.com Contact Paco @
pacopizzarro@yabiru.com.ar Value: $14,000
Live Auction Item #10
Montana, Spring Black Bear Hunt
Bob McConnell of
Horseshoe Hill Outfitters is donating a 5 day
Montana spring black bear hunt for one hunter in the West Yellowstone area. This hunt is good for 2012 or 2013 and one additional hunter must accompany for $3,250. Fly-fishing is also included and hunters will hunt via spot and stalk. There are many color phase bears in this area.
www.HHhunts.com Contact Bob at
hhhunts@gmail.com or (724) 290-9338. Value: $3,250
Live Auction Item #11
Quebec, Grouse/Waterfowl/Fishing Combo Excursion
Head up to Moffet,
Quebec for a combo grouse, waterfowl, fishing excursion. Fishing is good for walleye, northern pike and smallmouth. This is for one person and is for 5 days. One additional person must accompany for $1,000. This hunt is valid for the 2012 or 2013 hunting seasons. Non-hunters can accompany for $100/day.
www.hhhunts.com Contact Bob McConnell of
Horseshoe Hills Outfitters at
hhhunts@gmail.com or (724) 290-9338. Value: $1,000
Live Auction Item #12
Iowa, Youth Upland Game Hunt
Youth upland game hunt donated by active Chapter supporter, Highland Hideaway in Riverside, Iowa.
Live Auction Item #13
Walnut Rifle Stock Blank
This beautiful walnut rifle stock blank was donated by Jack Hagens. Jack has contributed to our Chapter over the years and this piece of wood was hand cut and selected by Jack. (Item differs from pictured)
Live Auction Item #14
South Africa, Photo Safari
We are fortunate to again offer a 6 day
photo safari in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa with
Zulu Nyala Game Lodge. Many of our members have enjoyed this trip in the past. This is for 2 people and can be upgraded to fishing, whale watching and other tours. Includes all meals and 2 game drives per day. Good until March of 2013. Donated by Trevor Shaw of Zulu Nyala.
www.zulunyala.comValue: $4,950
Live Auction Item #15
Argentina, Big Game Hunt
Alejandro Trigo of
TGB Outfitters offers a
great hunt in the La Pampa of Argentina for 2 hunters. This hunt is for 7 days and includes all daily rates plus $2,000 trophy credit per hunter. The hunters are required to take a minimum of 4 trophies each. Red stag, puma, buffalo, axis and fallow deer, mouflon, etc. are some of the trophies available. Arrive, depart Santa Rosa airport. Hunt can be taken from March 15 to July 30 in 2012 or 2013.
www.tgboutfitters.com Contact Alejandro at
info@tgboutfitters.com
Value: $9,600
Live Auction Item #16
Mexico, Dove and Duck Hunt
Sergio Estrello of
Muy Grande Outfitters donates a 4 night/3 day guided
hunt for doves and ducks. Other game can be hunted including geese, quail and brant. This is for one hunter and is located in northern Mexico. Arrival/departure is Hermosillo. Additional hunter at $2,450 and observers at $1,250. Hunt to be taken in from October of 2012 till March 2013.
www.muygrandeoutfitters.com.mx Contact Sergio at
Sergio@muygrandeoutfitters.com.mx Value: $2,450
Live Auction Item #17
Custom Painted American Bison Skull, by Kreig Jacque
Be the proud owner of a trophy
American bison skull with original painting on it, done by award winning wildlife artist,
Kreig Jacque.
www.kreigjacque.com Get in touch with Kreig @ (563) 370-8222.
Live Auction Item #18
New Mexico, Muzzleloader Elk Hunt
One lucky hunter goes to
New Mexico to hunt
trophy bull elk on a private ranch with a muzzleloader. Donated by
Acoma Trophy Hunts. This hunt will take place December 10-14, 2012. Non-hunters can accompany for $1,500. License is additional $800.
www.acomagameandfish.com Value: $9,000
Live Auction Item #19
Annette Hartzell Artwork
This unusual work of art depicting puffins is a must for anyone wanting something different to hang on the wall. This is S/N print by Annette Hartzell. Artwork generously donated from personal collection of Iowa Chapter member, Dan Folkman
Live Auction Item #20
Mexico, Gould's Turkey Hunt
Travel to Mexico to hunt the
Gould's wild turkey. This is part of the Super Slam. The hunt is for one hunter. Donated by Sergio Estrella of
Muy Grande Outfitters. Arrival/departure is Hermosillo. The hunt should be taken in April or May of 2012. Non-hunters can accompany for $1,250 and another hunter for $1,950.
www.muygrandeoutfitters.com.mx Contact Sergio at
Sergio@muygrandeoutfitters.com.mx Value: $1,950
Live Auction Item #21
Spain, Big Game Hunt
One lucky hunter and one observer travels to
Barcelona, Spain where you leave on a 5 day hunt with
Salvador Chias of Hunting in Europe. This hunt is for 5 days and additional time can be arranged for touring Barcelona and the surrounding region. Hunt can be taken in 2012 or 2013. Included is the trophy fee for your choice of Mouflon, fallow deer, feral goat or roe deer. Not included is VAT, $500 export permit and $200 license/insurance.
www.salvadorchias.com Contact Salvador Chias at
salvadorchias@gmail.com Value: $9,775
Live Auction Item #22
Minnesota, Cabin Vacation
Take the family or friends up to Lutsen, Minnesota for a 6 night stay at
Spruce Falls Cabins. The cabin can sleep up to 4 people and is available from mid-May through June of 2012. Located near Lake Superior, activities can include fishing, hiking or shopping in Grand Marais. Donated by
The Skold Companies.
www.sprucefallscabins.com Contact Steve at
steves@skoldcompanies.com
Live Auction Item #23
Tanned American Bison Hide
Long time donor and sponsor
, Tom Eddy of Specialty Leather of Boone donates a beautifully
tanned American Bison hide. It is full sized and in the cognac color (may differ from image).
www.specialtyleather.com Call Tom at (515) 433-0176
Live Auction Item #24
Argentina, Dove Hunt
Four lucky bird hunters go to the
premier dove hunting lodge in the world –
David Denies Wingshooting Lodge in the Cordoba region of Argentina. This is a 3 day hunt but can be extended and is good for 2012 or 2013. Arrival/departure is Cordoba, Argentina. Additional hunter is $630/day and $450 per non-hunter/day. Donated by Will Cowan of David Denies Wingshooting.
www.daviddenies.com Contact Will at
William.a.cowan@gmail.com or (901) 827-9366. Value: $15,000
Live Auction Item #25
Larry Zach Original Artwork
This is the latest work by wildlife artist and SCI Iowa Chapter Board Member
Larry Zach. It is a framed
Giclee canvas print of a Cape Buffalo. Check out some of Larry's other work at
www.zachwildlifeart.com
Live Auction Item #26
South Africa, Lioness and Plains Game Hunt
Ed Barber at
Xomaqua Safaris again offers a fabulous donation: 2 hunters to Limpopo & Kalahari regions of S. Africa, each take a
lioness. Other trophies: nyala, waterbuck, kudu, gemsbuck, wildebeest, zebra and hartebeest. Also included: airfare; $3,000 credit/hunter/daily rates. Daily rates: $450/day/7d/plains game; $900/day/9d/dangerous game. Hunters each also pay $400 for road transport. Can upgrade to male lion, other plains game. Non-hunters: $175/day. Good for 2012 or 2013. Contact Ed at
edwardb@vodamail.co.za www.xomaqua.co.za Value: $25,000
Live Auction Item #27
Iowa, Management Whitetail Buck Hunt
Pine Ridge Hunting Lodge in southern Iowa has donated a
management whitetail buck hunt for one hunter in the fall of 2012. The buck will score up to 150 inches and hunt is for 3 days. Other hunters can accompany for $300/day plus trophy fee. Hunter can upgrade to a larger buck.
www.pineridgehuntinglodge.com Contact Tom Brakke at
brakke20@wctatel.net or (641) 425-2095 Value: $2,500
Live Auction Item #28
Nebraska, Predator Hunt
Mitch Huggins of
Comstock Premier Lodge in Sargent, Nebraska invites one hunter to come out for a
predator hunt for bobcat, coyote and badger. This is a 3 day hunt and is good for December of 2012 until the end of February of 2013. Can be upgraded for pheasant, quail, deer, elk, red sheep and Catalina goat. Additional hunter can accompany for $1,295 and non-hunter for $65.
www.comstocklodge.com Contact Mitch at
mitch@comstocklodge.com or (308) 527-4199 Value: $1,295
Live Auction Item #29
Richard Plasschaert Artwork
This S/N print is entitled "Flooded Timber Woodies" and is by Richard Plasschaert. Artwork generously donated from personal collection of Iowa Chapter member, Dan Folkman
Live Auction Item #30
South Africa Eastern Cape, 10 Day Safari
Britney Starr of
Starr & Bodill African Safaris invites two hunters on a 10 day
hunt in the eastern cape of South Africa. The safari takes place in a 200,000 acre conservancy and Britney will personally help with all prior paperwork and bookings necessary. Arrival / departure is East London, RSA. Trophy fees per published rates. This safaris can take place in either 2012 or 2013.
www.SBafricansafaris.com Contact Britney at (906) 630-3769 or
Britney.SBsafaris@gmail.com Value: $7,000
Live Auction Item #31
Missouri, Snow Geese Hunt
Hunt
snow geese in Missouri with Jeremy Marean of
Prairies Edge. This hunt is for the spring of 2013 and is for four hunters for two days. Additional hunters at $160/day. Licenses are not included.
www.gooseguru.com Contact Jeremy at (515) 201-0100 or
dkhunter@hickorytech.net Value: $1,280
Live Auction Item #32
Handcrafted Turkey Wing Bone Call
This is
custom designed wingbone turkey call designed especially for our SCI banquet by
Steve Finney. It is made with two wild turkey wingbones and the bell is a springbok horn. The call is S/N and will go just as well on the mantel as in the turkey woods. Contact Steve at
skfinney@yahoo.com
Live Auction Item #33
Iowa, Youth Whitetail Doe Hunt
Tom Brakke of
Pine Ridge Hunting Lodge near Bloomfield, Iowa donates a 2 day
youth whitetail doe hunt good for the fall of 2012. One observer can accompany the young hunter. Hunter can upgrade for additional fees.
www.pineridgehuntinglodge.com Contact Tom Brakke at
brakke20@wctatel.net or (641) 425-2095 Value: $750
Live Auction Item #34
Gunwerks Shooting Systems, LRM-500 Muzzleloader
This long range .50 cal.
LRM-500 muzzleloader is custom manufactured by
Gunwerks Shooting Systems and has sub-MOA performance at 500 yds. Perfect for Iowa or those long shoots out west. Check it out at
www.gunwerks.com or call Aaron Davidson at (307) 762-3240. Value: $7,000
Live Auction Item #35
New Zealand, 5 Day Safari for Up to 4 Hunters
Up to four hunters go on a safari to
New Zealand for 5 days. Hunt is donated by
Wild for the Cause and
Four Seasons Safaris. Four Seasons received the SCI “Outfitter of the Year” award. Not included are trophy fees which will be paid per animals taken with a min. of $750/hunter. Animals available include red stag, tahr, chamois, wild boar plus fallow, sambar, sika and rusa deer. Trout and salmon fishing can also be added. Hunt can be taken in 2012 or 2013. Add days at $650/day and observers at $250/day.
www.hunting-fishing.co.nz Value: $13,000
Live Auction Item #36
Iowa, Duck Hunt
Hunt
ducks in Iowa with Jeremy Marean of
Prairies Edge - Wing Tip Outfitters. This is for four hunters and is to be taken in the fall of 2012. This hunt is on private leased property 20 min. from Des Moines. It is a two day hunt. Additional hunter at $160/day and observer at $100/day. Contact Jeremy at (515) 201-0100 or
dkhunter@hickorytech.net Value: $1,280
Live Auction Item #37
Shadow Hunter Blind
Dan Folkman and Midwest Underground again donates a great Shadow Hunter Blind. This is a 5'x5' gun/bow camo blind w/aluminum cladding on all 6 sides. (May differ slightly from image.) Contact Dan at (877) 967-5656 Value: $1,925
Live Auction Item #38
Mexico, Coues Whitetail Deer Hunt
Now is your chance to hunt the great little
Coues whitetail deer of the desert.
J and M Safaris along with Sonora Dark Horn Adventures have donated a 6 day Coues hunt for one hunter in Mexico. Arrival/departure is Hermissilo and license is included. Other game that can be hunted on this trip are Desert Mule Deer and Javelina for trophy fee only.
www.DarkHornAdventures.com Contact Bob at (507) 209-1929 or
bob@JandMSafaris.com Value: $5,000
Special Raffle Item #1
KwaZulu-Natal South Africa, Safari
Kido Safaris invites 2 hunters on a 7 day
safari to the KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa. This hunt can be taken in either 2012 or 2013 and includes daily rates. Arrival/departure is Richards Bay. Hunters are required to take a minimum of 4 antelopes each. Non-hunters can accompany for $230/day.
www.kidosafaris.com Value: $5,040
Silent Auction Item
Caribbean, Resort Vacation
One lucky couple travels to a 5 star
resort in the Caribbean or Central America for 8 days and 7 nights. Choice includes St. Martin, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica or Isla De Margarita. Trip to be taken prior to April of 2013. Donated by
Charity Getaway Fundraising.
www.silentauctionvacations.com Call Luisa Cedeno at (321) 285-1181 Value: $1,750
Silent Auction Item
Larry Zach Original Painted Bison Skull
Wildlife artist and Iowa Chapter Board Member
Larry Zach paints an original of a mountain man on this cow
bison skull. Processed meat from this animal went to our
"Great Buffalo Giveaway". See Larry's work at
www.zachwildlifeart.com
Silent Auction Item
Southern United States, Resort Vacation
Stay at a great
resort in the Southern United States. Fifteen locations to select from include Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, Padre Island, Virginia Beach and New Orleans. This is for 2 people and is for 8 days and 7 nights. Trip to be taken prior to April of 2013. Donated by
Charity Getaway Fundraising.
www.silentauctionvacations.com Call Luisa Cedeno at (321) 285-1181 Value: $1,400