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LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
SDSCI Auction ’09 - February 21, 2009
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS FROM SDCSCI AUCTION '08 are listed below.
Watch for a listing of '09 items as they become available.
LA – 1 TURKEY HUNT FOR TWO HUNTERS BY TWO HUNTERS!
Congressman Duncan Hunter will guide one hunter and Captain Duncan D. Hunter will guide the second hunter, both on the same day for turkey in the back country of San Diego county. Learn from straight talking Duncan what it takes to run for President of the United States, and hear the truth from a warrior who has experienced fighting for freedom in Iraq. What a great day this will be!
Donors: Representative Duncan Hunter and Captain Duncan D. Hunter, now fighting hard for a seat in Congress.
LA – 2 “BUFFALO ON ROCK” BRONZE SCULPTURE BY JOHN TOLMAY.
Having spent a lifetime living in Africa, John considers his bronze animals of art to be a natural extension of the things he has seen and done. Many SCI members are collectors of John’s exceptional artistry.
Exhibitor/Donor: John Tolmay,
White Sulphur Spring, MT
LA – 3 SPAIN 5-DAYS FOR ONE HUNTER AND ONE OBSERVER.
One of the finest of Spanish hunts located in the north east of Spain. Accommodations are a traditional country house from the 19th century, with meals and wines. You will be picked up at the Barcelona airport with round trip to the hunting area. The hunter must book a minimum of two of the following species: Spanish Red Stag, European Fallow deer, Mouflon Sheep or Aoudad. Not included: License, trophy fees and taxes. This hunt may be upgraded for additional species. Valid for 2008 or 2009.
Donor: Hunt Trip Spain, Francisco and Bruno Rosich, Barcelona, Spain
LA – 4 BRONZE MEDAL ELK HUNT FOR ONE IN MISSOURI.
This 3-day, 3 night bronze medal elk hunt, 6 X 6 or better, scoring up to 349. Included are daily guiding, private room, bath, meals, field dressing and trophy prep. Meat processing, taxidermy and transportation are not included. Shuttle service is available from Kansas City airport. It is possible to upgrade this hunt. Must be used during the fall of 2008.
Donor: Heartland Wildlife Ranches, Ethel, MO
LA – 5 ARGENTINA TROPHY RED STAG FOR ONE HUNTER.
This hunt takes place in the province of La Pampa with the opportunity to take excellent trophies. Includes reception and assistance at all Argentine airports, transfers to hunting area, lodge accommodations, meals and beverages. Not included are: Gun permits ($100 per firearm), hunting license ($350 per hunter), and gratuities. Guns are available for rental. Upgrade is possible for additional species. Hunt may be taken in 2008 or 2009.
Donor: MG Hunting, Marcello Gill, Buenos Aires, Argentina
LA – 6 TEN-DAY SOUTH AFRICA FOR FOUR HUNTERS.
Situated in the Waterberg Mountains of Limpopo Province, this hunt includes airport transfers to/from Gateway International and base camp, accommodations, meals and soft drinks, laundry, land travel during hunt, tracker, skinner and field prep. At least three trophies per hunter must be taken. Excluded are alcoholic beverages, air charters, trophy fees for all animals taken or wounded and taxidermy work. May be upgraded at regular rates and observers may be added at $195 per person per day. A $500 per hunter confirmation deposit is required within 30 days. May not be substituted for a photographic safari. Valid for 2008 or 2009.
Donor: Safari Afrika, Richard Lemmer
LA – 7 BEAUTIFULLY FRAMED POWERFUL PORTRAIT OF “KING OF THE JUNGLE.” ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING BY HUGHIE LYONS.
Framed size 22 X 35, image size 16 X 20. Hughie won his first art competition at the age of 12 and has collectors in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Stop by to see more of Hughie’s works of art at his booth tonight!
Donor: Hughie Lyons, Chapter Member
LA – 8 BAJA SEASIDE VILLA FOR 5-DAYS AND 4-NIGHTS, A DREAM VACATION FOR FOUR.
Located at Bahia de los Suenas, north of Cabo San Lucas, Villa Amanecer is a luxurious home with a 360 degree view with complete privacy White sand beaches, swimming pool, maid service and other fabulous amenities. You will be picked up at a nearby airport. First day includes a day of fishing for 4 people on the Garrison’s cruiser. On the second day guests will be taken on a guided quad tour on the beach. On the third day guests may snorkel, charter the boat to fish ($400 per day) or just relax. Nearby airstrip for those with a plane. Dates to be arranged with donor for 2008 only.
Donor: Megan and Greg Garrison,
Chapter Members
LA – 9 TEN-DAY SAFARI FOR TWO HUNTERS, TWO OBSERVERS, WITH FOUR TROPHIES.
This hunt takes place at the Select Safaris main camp in the Limpopo Valley near Ellisras and includes two gemsbuck and two blue wildebeest, one for each hunter. Hunt can be upgraded at $550 per hunter per day and $180 per observer per day. Not included are transportation to Johannesburg International Airport, dipping, shipping and taxidermy expenses. A $1,000 confirmation fee per hunter is required when dates are booked. Valid for 2008 or 2009.
Donor: Select Safaris, Jan duPlessis, Centurion, RSA
LA – 10 EXCEPTIONAL ZEISS OPTICS BINOCULARS WITH BUILT-IN RANGE FINDER.
The Victory RF 10 X 45 is so new that Zeiss only has a few prototypes at this time. The successful bidder will receive theirs from Zeiss when the first shipment comes in April/May. We want to thank Zeiss Optical for this wonderful donation! Please be sure to visit their booth this evening to see their cutting edge optics.
Exhibitor/Donor: Zeiss Optics
LA – 11 SPAIN FALLOW DEER HUNT FOR ONE HUNTER.
Accommodations are an 18th century lodge based near one of Spain’s oldest bull fighting ranches in the Salamanca area. Included are: hunting permit, trophy fee and trophy surcharge (even Gold Medal), full accommodations, transportation and professional guide. Red fox, if found, are also included. Not included are: Madrid hotels, hunting license ($240), export permit & veterinary certificates ($150), 16% VAT,
non-hunting companion is $195 per day.
Valid for 2008-2009 hunting season.
Donor: Huntinspain, Alphonso Fabres, Salamanca, Spain
LA – 12 TEN-DAY PLAINS GAME FOR FOUR HUNTERS.
This hunt will be conducted in the northwest province of South Africa. The terrain ranges from mountainous grasslands to indigenous forests. Accommodations are luxury thatched lodges, air conditioned and en-suite. Includes transfers to/from Johannesburg airport, guiding, trackers, field prep of trophies. Trophy fees at regular rates not included. Hunt may be upgraded to include dangerous game and additional clients. Must be scheduled for March through November of 2008.
Donor: Steyn Safaris, Abie Steyn, Barberton, RSA
LA – 13 GORGEOUS SHEARED MINK, FULL LENGTH COAT IN ESPRESSO BROWN,
with matching Rex rabbit border trim on collar, tuxedo front, hem and double fur turnback cuffs. Fully reversible with 100% silk taffeta permanent rain-repellent rain coat. May be exchanged for size, color, for an item of similar value. Stop by to see their quality and stylish furs this evening.
Exhibitor/Donor: Donna and Michael Pappas of Somper Furs, Los Angeles
LA – 14 SMITH RIVER CANYON FLOAT AND FISH.
Montana’s famous Smith River Canyon is available by drawing only so this is your chance to ride the river with an outfitter who made the draw and will take you on a trip of a lifetime. This 5-day, 4-night trip for two is a 58 mile float where fishing for beautiful brown and rainbow trout is excellent. Three nights will be spent camping alongside the river and one night mid-week at the Heaven On Earth Guest Ranch. The trip is available only during May 2008. The trip can be taken in 2009 if you bring six more friends (total of 8) at $3,250 per person.
Donor: Blast and Cast Outfitters, Todd France, Ennis, MT
LA – 15 SEVEN-DAY SAFARI FOR TWO HUNTERS
and includes $575 trophy credit per hunter. You will be the only hunters on this hunt nestled deep in the Limpopo area. Includes pick up and drop off at airport, meals, laundry, field prep and guided by registered guides. Does not include firearms, prep, pack and documentation of trophies for shipping, trophy fees other than credit, air travel or accommodations before or after the hunt. $1,000 deposit per client required with booking. Hunt must take place in the 2008 season.
Visit with Diekie in his booth this evening for more details!
Exhibitor/Donor: Diekie Muller Hunting Safaris
LA – 16 COSTA RICA BIG BOAT FISHING PACKAGE.
This trip takes you on a 5-day, 7-night fishing package for 1 at Crocodile Bay Resort in Costa Rica. Enjoy five full days of fishing offshore or inshore on our Tower Boat, or exciting adventure tours or pamper yourself with a spa treatment in our new 5000 sq. ft. spa. Also includes up to 2 nights in a first class hotel room in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. Package includes all gourmet meals and domestic bar including all local liquors, beer wine and soft drinks at Crocodile Bay Resort. Also includes luxurious air conditioned accommodations at our Resort, all ground transfers and round trip domestic airfare from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez. Accompanying guests will receive a 10% discount. Package does not include international airfare, meals in San Jose, airport departure tax ($26), top shelf liquor, or gratuities at the Resort. The arrival and departure point is Juan Santa Maria International airport.(SJO) The trip may be taken June 1 through September 30, 2008,
or 2009.
Donor: Crocodile Bay Resorts
And the fabulous
COSTA RICA ECO/SPA PACKAGE.
This fantastic trip entitles the winner to a 5 day / 7 night Eco / Spa package for one at Crocodile Bay Resort in Costa Rica. Enjoy 5 full days of exciting Eco Adventure tours or pamper yourself with spa treatments in their new 5,000 sq. ft. spa. Package includes two nights in a first class hotel room in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. The package also includes meals and domestic bar including all local liquors, beer wine and soft drinks at Crocodile Bay Resort. Also includes luxurious air conditioned accommodations at our Resort, all ground transfers and round trip airfare from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez. Accompanying guests will receive a 10% discount. Package does not include international airfare, meals in San Jose, airport departure tax ($26), top shelf liquor, or gratuities at the Resort. The arrival and departure point is Juan Santa Maria International airport. (SJO). The trip may be taken June 1 through September 30, 2008
or 2009.
Donor: Crocodile Bay Resort,
LA – 17 NEW ZEALAND 4-DAY SILVER RED STAG.
This is a 4-day hunt in the Wanaka area is for one hunter and includes the trophy fee for a Silver Medal red stag. The season runs from March to August with the rut going from March to mid-April. Lodge accommodations are within the preserve, surrounded by the beauty of the New Zealand Alps. The hunt may be upgraded to include observer or additional species at regular prices.
Valid for May, June or July of 2008-2009.
Donor: Cardrona Safaris, Andrew Scurr
LA – 18 AUSTRALIA WATER BUFFALO HUNT FOR ONE.
This 5-day hunt includes the trophy fee for one water buffalo and can be upgraded to include banteng, boar and scrub bull if booked in 2009. Included are cabin accommodations and guiding. Air charter not included.
Donor: Territory Buffalo Safaris, Anne and Brenton Hurt, Northern Territory, Australia
LA – 19 “SIMBA SHADOWS”
beautifully framed, limited edition giclee canvas by Jan Martin McGuire, 2007 SCI Conservation artist of the Year. This work of art recognizes the conservation efforts of the San Diego Chapter.
Donor: Safari Club International Foundation Conservation Committee
LA – 20 MONTANA HIGH VALLEY RANCH VACATION.
A 7-day stay for six persons at Bill and Ingrid Poole’s High Valley Ranch in the South Madison. Nestled in its private setting with a spectacular view of the Rockies, you will stay in the fully equipped guest cabin with two bedrooms and a large loft. Activities include high-country hiking, horseback riding, fishing the private lake for rainbows, the Blue-Ribbon Madison River, or any of the numerous lakes in the region. You’ll want to visit Ennis, an old western town 35 miles north and Yellowstone National Park 35 miles east. Also within a short drive are Virginia City, Lewis & Clark Caverns, the specialty shops of Bozeman with its fascinating Museum of the Rockies. Offer does not include food or transportation. Contact the Pooles to arrange your date for June through September of 2008 only.
Donors: Bill and Ingrid Poole,
Charter Members
AND
INCLUDED WITH THE HIGH VALLEY RANCH VISIT
ONE FULL DAY OF FISHING FOR TWO on the Ruby, Gallatin, Jefferson or Madison rivers with fly fishing expert, Dr. Bill Mealer. Lunch will be provided.
Donor/Host: Dr. Bill Mealer, Bozeman, MT and SCI Member
LA – 21 SPIRAL HORN TWELVE-DAY SAFARI FOR TWO HUNTERS AND TWO OBSERVERS INCLUDES FOUR TROPHIES.
The hunt will take place in two provinces of RSA – Eastern Cape and Limpopo province, includes trophy fees for one greater kudu, a Cape kudu, 1 Cape bushbuck and 1 Limpopo bushbuck and 7 days credit on a 12 day safari. Also included are ground transportation during safari, lodging, meals, services of Professional Hunters, trackers, skinners and camp staff. Excluded are airport transfer from/to Johannesburg Airport ($500 per vehicle), international airfare, alcoholic beverages, dipping, packing, shipping and taxidermy services. Hunt may be upgraded at regular rates for additional people, days and trophies. Valid in 2008 or 2009.
Donor: Jannie Otto Safaris, Centurion, RSA
LA – 22 MONTANA ELK HUNT FOR TWO.
This non-guided 7-day elk hunt takes place on a private ranch in the Madison Valley and includes lodging on the ranch, and the assistance of the ranch manager with hunt areas and game retrieval. Meals and transportation to and from the ranch are not included.
Valid for 2008 or 2009 Montana elk season.
Donor: Royce Carroll, Chapter Member
LA – 23 WILD GAME DINNER FOR EIGHT
in the magnificent home of Dr. Jeff and Sandra Shafer, which overlooks the thirteenth hole of the course at The Farms. Hot air balloons may be seen from your vantage point as you enjoy refreshments by the pool. Your assorted wild game dinner will be prepared to perfection by experienced local chefs and each course will be accompanied with carefully selected wines.
Donors: Dr. Jeff and Sandra Shafer,
Chapter Member
LA – 24 FIVE-DAY FLYFISHING IN ALASKA FOR TWO.
This trip for silver salmon will take place on the Akwe River. Camps are wall tents with floors and heaters and you’ll need to bring your own sleeping bag. Includes all lodging, meals, guiding and flight to camp from Yakutat. Does not include Alaska sport fishing license or transportation to/from Yakutat. The value of this trip is $7,900 ($3,950 per client), but Fran and John are offering a special price in support of our chapter and additional clients may be added at $3,300 each. John Latham is a charter member of our chapter and an annual contributor to our Auction. John and his wife, Fran, are owners and hosts of the Blue Heron Inn at Yakutat Bay and will provide you with an outstanding experience. Fishing trip dates are August or September, 2009.
Exhibitor/Donors: Fran and John Latham, Chapter Members, Blue Heron Inn, Yakutat, AK