40th Annual AzSCI Banquet in Tucson July 11th.

[Juniors]

I plan on attending, looking forward to it. Hoping to meet some of other CWT members as well.

[AKretschmer]

Here is the list of live auction items. We will have about 40 silent auction items as well and around 60 bucket raffle items.

 

 

1. Rusted American Metal Flag

The flag is 44” x 27” made of steel and weathered wood, made and donated by Travis

Carpenter.

 

2. Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet

9” Sterling silver chainmail bracelet, made by Sandra Froman, past NRA President

 

3. 10 Day Alaskan Grizzly Bear Hunt for 1 Hunter

Hunt: 10 days, Alaskan Grizzly Bear

Donor: Alaskan Wilderness Enterprises

Outfitter: Joe Letarte

Date: Spring 2016-17, May 21-30

Location: Alaska, trip arrival and departure point must be Fairbanks, Alaska

Accom: Cabin/tent

License: Is at cost, license $85 tag $500

Extra Hunters: Cost for extra hunter $13,000, non-hunter $200 per day

Extra Game: Wolf $425 plus trophy fees

www.wildernessenterprises.com

 

4. Fishing with a Pro

Donor: Marty Hendrickson

A day on the lake with a Professional Bass Fisherman.

One day fishing trip for 2, equipment and boat provided. Your choice of any southern Arizona lake. Your trip can be scheduled for March-June 2016. You must provide your own food and drinks.

This is not a guided fishing trip and our Pro Fisherman will not accept any compensation or tips for his donation.

 

5. Custom Organic Latex Mattress and Foundation

Donor: A-1 Mattress Inc.

Bidder’s choice of bed size: Twin, full, queen, king or custom cut to your specification. Organic Latex is hypo-allergenic, dust mite resistant, does not off gas. Cover is Organic Cotton with Wool insulation. Shipping available nationwide and Canada.

www.a1mattressinc.com

 

6. 5 day New Zealand Tahr Hunt

Hunt: 5 day tahr hunt

Donor: Southern Mountain Adventures

Outfitter: Croc Adams

Dates: 2015-2016

Location: South Island New Zealand, trip arrival and departure is Queenstown airport

License: not included

 

7. Commissioners Tag for Mountain Lion

Yearlong Arizona Mountain Lion tag. Good statewide from

August 14, 2015 to August 13, 2016. Good in any open unit that’s prescribed by Commission

order. Winner may prescribe to whom the tag is issued. All proceeds from this tag go to

AZGFD for turkey management and research

8. Ride Along with a Game & Fish

Officer choice of Gabe Paz, Mark Freiberg, or Ben Brochu

 

9. Coach Purse

Description: A modern pink ruby purse.

Feminine carryall. Durable scratch-resistant cross grain leather.

 

10. Indian Cuisine for 6

Donor: Muhki Singh

From Twisted Tandoor

Dinner for 6

 

11. 2 day blackbuck antelope hunt

Donor: Scott Kendrix from Global Pursuit

Dates: Oct. 2015- April 2016

No accommodations

www.gphunts.com

 

12. Camp Dinner for 10

Donors: Michael Boido & Gabe Paz

Dinner is choice of smoked brisket or pulled pork with Michael’s special barbeque sauce.

Dessert is Dutch oven treats made by Gabe Paz.

This dinner will be prepared at your deer camp, fishing camp or family gathering in Southern

Arizona. (Region 5 only.)

Dinner and dessert dates must be coordinated for availability, taken in 2015 or 2016. (Holidays

Excluded)

 

 

13. 7 nights in a 4 bedroom condo in San Carlos, Mexico

Donated: Mark and Cindy Kuhn

Dates: Must be coordinated for availability, in 2015/2016.

Lodging includes: 4 bedroom 3 bath condo, with kitchen. Condo is located right on the beach

of the Sea of Cortez.

www.bahiadelfincondominiums.com

 

14. Bushmaster 50 cal. BMG

Flat top Bolt Action, Bi –Pod included

 

15. 5 Days Mexico Whitetail Deer Hunt

Hunt: 5 day whitetail deer

Donor: Mexico Outfitter Unlimited

Outfitter: Clay Young

Dates: December 2015 to January 2016 or December 2016

Location: Acuna, Mexico. Trip arrival and departure Del Rio, TX

Accom: Ranch house, meals included

License: Tag $500

Extra Hunters: Cost for extra hunters $9000

www.mxoutfittersunlimited.com

 

 

16. Three Night, Two Day Fishing in Montana for 2

Donor: Iron Wheel Guest Ranch

Outfitters: John &Sherry Cargill

Fishing locations will be Montana Big Hole or Jefferson Rivers or small creeks.

Species: Rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout.

Dates: Summer 2016 from June through end of July. (Weather dependant)

Number of clients: 2

Cost for additional non-participant: meals and lodging for 2 days 3 nights separate room 1 person $330, 2 persons $410. Upgrade available.

Accom: Includes meals, lodging and transportation from lodge to fishing areas.

License and/ or Permit: Must purchase $28/ person for 2 days, buy online or on arrival at any sport shop.

www.ironwheel.com

 

17. Commissioners Tag for Bear

Yearlong Arizona Bear tag for one of Arizona’s two species. Good statewide from August 14,

2015 to August 13, 2016. Good in any open unit that’s prescribed by Commission order. Winner

may prescribe to whom the tag is issued. All proceeds from this tag go to AZGFD for turkey

Management and research

 

18. Spanish Mountain Hunt 1 Iberian Mouflon Sheep or 1 Iberian Red Deer (hunter choice)

Donor: Gonzalo Colomina

Includes: Reception at Madrid airport and gun clearance. All ground transportation. English

Speaking professional hunter.

Dates: Season fall Sept. 15 – Feb. 15 2015-2016

 

19. 1 ¾ day of deep sea fishing in the sea of Cortez

Donors: Norman and Michael Don

Includes 2 nights lodging, food also provided.

Transportation to San Carlos, Mexico is not included.

Must be flexible on dates.

Holiday weekends and Tournament weekends are excluded.

License and fishing tackle included

 

 

20. 5 Day Bear Hunt with Hounds

Hunt: 5 day southern Arizona bear hunt

Donor: Treed One Outfitter

Outfitters: Rodney Jones Jr.

Dates: Fall 2015 or Fall 2016

License: Hunting license and tag required

www.treedoneoutfitters.com

 

21. 5 Day hunt for 1 hunter in South Africa

Donor: Amanzi Safaris

Includes: the trophy fees for one (1) Burchell’s Zebra, (1) Common Waterbuck, and (1)

Blue Wildebeest.

Also includes Arrival and Departing day/ pickup and drop-off at Bloemfontein International

Airport South Africa, accommodations, meals, laundry, refreshments, snacks, and trophy field

preparations.

Dates: Hunting period is Between May 1st and 31st of September 2015 or 201622. Cordoba,

www.amanzisafaris.com

 

22. Argentina Dove Hunt for 4 for 3 days

Donor: Todd Smith

Hosted: Long time outfitter Manuel Lainez and organized by Burnt Pine Travel.

This hunt includes three days of dove shooting, lodging at La Aguada or El Palomar, all meals

Wine, beer and local alcoholic beverages; along with impeccable Argentine service.

Hunters must provide their own shells, license, gun rental, gratuities, and airfares.

The hunt must be taken within one year of auction date.

www.burntpine-travel.com

 

23. 7 Day hunt for plains game in South Africa

Donor: Thormahlen & Cochran

1 hunter, 1 observer included

Dates: Must be booked between the months of March and November valid for 2015 and 2016.

This is a 7 day safari; hunter receives a credit of $1,000 on the total of trophies hunted.

This includes exclusive hunting lodge with spacious bedrooms and fully equipped bathrooms,

excellent cuisine, hearty breakfasts, 4x4 Land cruiser hunting cars, highly trained trackers,

skinners and professional hunters.

Additional hunters can be added at $450, additional observers can be added at $250 per day, additional trophies can be added as per the current pricelist.

Does NOT include airfare to or from Nelspruit/Kruger-Mpumalanga Airport (connecting airport upon arrival in Johannesburg)

africatrophyhunting.com

 

24. 5 days amazing Spanish hunt for one hunter

Donor: Vicente Gil, Casa Hispanica

Includes $2,500 credit for any trophy fee

Species available: Spanish Ibex (Gredos, Beceite, Southeastern and Rhonda)

European red deer, Spanish Fallow deer, Pyrenean & Cantabrian Chamois, European Mouflon

Sheep, Barbary sheep, Roe Deer and Balearean Boc.

Dates: Hunt can be taken 2015 or 2016

Hunter’s choice of weapon

Must fly into Valencia, Spain

Hunting license $250.00

infocasahispanica@gmail.com

www.cazahispanica.com

 

25. World class fishing trip in Longlac, Ontario for 1 Angler

Donor: Bob McConnell

Includes 5 days fishing 6 night stay

Fish for northern pike, Walleye, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, And Jumbo Perch at McKay Lake and

the 5 rivers that flow into it.

Lodging is in private rustic cabins, meals included.

Dates: Trip can be taken 2015 or 2016, Season is from May 20th to October 1st upon availability

16 foot Crestliner aluminum boats with motors motor are provided.

Trip can be upgraded to fully guided. Guides are available (additional cost of $200 per day)

 

26. Commissioners Tag for Javelina

Yearlong Arizona Javelina tag. Good statewide from August 14, 2015 to August 13, 2016. Good in any open unit that’s prescribed by Commission order. Winner may prescribe to whom the tag is issued. All proceeds from this tag go to AZGFD for Javelina management and research

 

27. New Mexico Elk Hunt

Donor: John Olivas – Jaco Outfitters, Holman, NM

Dates: 2016 or 2017

This Hunt is for 1, guides 2x1

This hunt can occur in public or private land at the discretion of (JO)

The purchaser of this hunt is responsible to contact (JO) and request information as to which unit the hunter should apply.

The purchases of this hunt will apply for the lottery drawing for a public elk hunt for the year 2016 and if unsuccessful the purchaser can again apply in 2017.

If unsuccessful in the lottery drawing 2016 and 2017 the purchases will have the opportunity to purchase a landowner elk tag from (JO) at his cost.

Included: Lodging, meals, and transportation to and from the hunting grounds.

This trip can also be extended $800/ Day.

jacooutfitters.com

 

28. 3 Day Turkey and Prairie Dog Hunt

Hunt: 3 day turkey hunt for Merrian’s Turkey and Prairie Hunt

Donor: Routier Outfitting

Outfitter: Ryan Routier

Dates: 2016-2017

Location: South Dakota, trip arrival and departure is Buffalo, South Dakota

Accom: Bunk house

Method: Bow

Extra: Hunt is done by spot and stalk or blind on private property

www.huntsd.net

 

29. PSE Bow

Model is the new Decree HD bow

RXW Arrows

PSE Neoprene Sling

Covert-X Quiver

Vitron IF Stabilizer

X-Force hunter Sight

Assasin Buckle Release

Whisker Biscuit Rest

 

30. World class Hunting & Fishing trip in the Upper Peninsula in Western Michigan

Donor: Bob McConnell

Includes: 5 days 6 night stay

Trip is fully guided and winning bidder will enjoy 3 days of splitting Grouse hunting with our

world class bird dogs and 3 days guided fishing on Lake Gogebic for Walleye, Northern Pike,

Smallmouth Bass and perch. On The 4th day they will enjoy an action packed day on Lake

Superior aboard a Charter Boat chasing giant Lake Trout. Day 5 will close by enjoying a full day

of guided Grouse hunting.

Hunter can use shot gun of choice.

Dates: Trip can be taken for the 2016 hunting season from Sept.15th-25^th

 

31. Commissioners Tag for Choice of Merriam’s or Gould’s Turkey, Presented by the Arizona Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation

Yearlong Arizona Turkey tag for one of Arizona’s two species. Good statewide from August 14,

2015 to August 13, 2016. Good in any open unit that’s prescribed by Commission order. Winner

may prescribe to whom the tag is issued. All proceeds from this tag go to AZGFD for turkey

management and research.

www.nwtftucson.org

 

32. 10 Day Mountain Lion Hunt

Hunt: 10 day mountain lion hunt

Donor: Rincon Creek Outfitters

Outfitter: Jerry Smith

Dates: August 1, 2015-July 31, 2016

Location: Southern Arizona, trip arrival and departure is Tucson, AZ

www.rinconcreek.com

 

33. Abbott Taylor Ring, Blue Topaz

Local jeweler, 40 years in Tucson

Comes complete with appraisal

www.atdiamonds.com

 

34. Mozambique Plains Game Hunt for 2

For Two Hunters for 8 Nights / 6 Hunting Days with Theron African Safaris

Package includes: 2x1 PH hunter ratio, 6 full hunting days with tracker, All the transport in the hunting area, Hunting for SCI Trophy Class animals, not representative animals or culls. Upscale Safari Bush Lodging on a 20,000 acre Mozambique estate, Assistance with choosing a USDA Certified Trophy Import Broker, Assistance with choosing a USDA Certified Taxidermist (only if necessary), Assistance with having your trophies mounted is South Africa if you choose, Assistance with securing U.S. Customs Form 4457 (without leaving your home).

Includes: 8 hours of game drives through Kruger National Park, Access to rifle permit concierge service, 3 meticulously prepared meals per day, Wine and Beer in moderation, laundry on a daily basis and field preparation of trophies, Round trip transportation from Eastgate Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)

This Safari Does Not Include:

Trophy fees for animals harvested or wounded and lost, airfare, accommodations before or after the hunt, dip and pack, taxidermy or trophy export costs, Mozambique gun permit ($700), VISA ($90), gratuities, observes or non-hunters ($200/day).

Plains game and Cape buffalo or estate hunts. Hippo, Elephant, Leopard, Lion and crocodile and free range. PAC permits may be available.

This Mozambique Safari hunt donation is for two hunters and is valid for the 2016 or 2017 season only. This is NOT a Photo safari nor can it be exchanged for one. Non- hunters cannot be substituted for hunters. Trophy selection and hunt dates must be made by the auction winner within 45 days of the event, along with the receipt of a non-refundable deposit of $500 per hunter to confirm the hunt. The deposit will be applied 100% to trophies taken on a per hunter basis – no trophy fee deposit sharing. Trophy fee deposit can also be applied to dangerous game. We will ask the hunt winner to sign a liability waiver. Due to the fluid nature of international hunting, Global Sporting Safaris reserves the right to revise our outfitters at any time without prior notice. This includes hunts sold at auction where we subsequently determine that the featured outfitter(s) no longer meet our performance standards. In those cases, an alternate hunt of equal or greater value will be substituted as deemed appropriate at that time to ensure a quality hunt. This hunt may be transferred to a family member or friend. Same conditions above apply to new owner. This donation is not refundable nor can it be exchanged for any other hunts represented by Global Sporting Safaris, Inc.

 

35. A 6 Night 7 Day in a Deluxe One Bedroom Suite at Hacienda Cerritos

Stay one week in a Deluxe One Bedroom Suite at Hacienda Cerritos. The week is good for any available time with no black-out dates. Enjoy great food and drinks on the beach while listening to live music. Cerritos Beach is well known for its exceptional surfing, and more fun activities.

 

 

36. 5-Day Mentor & Youth Coues Deer hunt with Diamond Outfitters & your Arizona Chapter SCI Leadership
This incredible hunt brings together an adult (mentor) and youth hunter (under 18) into a Diamond Outfitters of Arizona camp for the elusive "gray ghost of the desert". This hunt for two in November 2016 will be hosted by the board members of this Arizona Chapter (George Alcorta, Bobby Boido, and Pat Romero) and the owner of Diamond Outfitters, Dan Adler. Dan is a co-host for The Best of the West TV and tonight's keynote speaker. Collectively these men make up some of the most accomplished Coues deer hunters and guides on the planet with an incredible track record of finding and harvesting mature Coues deer. An ideal parent/child or other adult/youth combination hunt especially for aspiring new hunters, please bid this one up for our chapter and for conservation!
Donor: Diamond Outfitters of Arizona
Outfitter: Dan Adler
Diamond Outfitters, Elk, Mule Deer, Coues Deer, Antelope, Arizona Guided Big Game Huntinghttp://azdiamondoutfitters.com/
Fair Market Value:$7,000
2 Hunters
Free Ranging
Guided 1 guide for the 2 hunters(2:1)
Southern Arizona November 2016
Cowboy style cabin-tent accommodations and/or travel trailers
All meals included
Hunters to purchase AZ license and deer tags, Outfitter will assist
Extra hunters welcome and encouraged at a discounted price, non-hunters welcome at $150/day
Field prep included
No additional trophy charge for predators including mountain lion!

 

37. 5 Day Kansas Whitetail hunt

Bell Wildlife Specialties
Hunt location: Harveyville, Kansas
Semi Guided hunt for 1 person
Hunters choice of Archery, Muzzleloader , Crossbow or Rifle season
Hunt in unit 14
Bunk room style lodging and meals included
Not included, License 72.00 and non-resident tag 336.00
Dan Bell, 785-589-2321
huntingkansaswhitetails.com

 

38. Commissioners Tag for Coues Whitetail

Yearlong Arizona Coues Whitetail tag, good statewide from august 14, 2015 to August 14, 2016, good in any open unit as prescribed by commission order. Winner may prescribe to whom the tag is issued; all proceeds from the sale of this tag go to AZGFD for Coues Whitetail management and research with direct input from our Chapter as to its use.

[firstcoueswas80]

The rusted American flag will be nice. I have known Travis since we were kids and he does awesome work. He has been selling those flags as fast as he can make them. They turn out VERY nice!

[AKretschmer]

We have 407 people preregistered! If you haven't bought your tickets yet I would get on it, space is running out, we only have space for 420 with our current table set. You can go to www.azsci.com and buy your tickets.

[lonne]

This looks like a total blast!!!! I wish I was paying attention and knew about this sooner. Have a blast!!!

[firstcoueswas80]

Can't wait, wife and I could use a day to ourselves with no kids!

[AZbowhntr]

So how was the banquet? Thought that there would be more action on this thread.

[luckysob]

The banquet last night was awesome!! With a little pre arranging we were able to fit 480 guest into the banquet room !! I would like to thank Amanda and all the CW folks who attended and support the Arizona Chapter of SCI !!

There were over 40 guns won, some great hunts auctioned off. The Turkey comissioners tag sold for 7500.00, the Coues tag sold for 30,000.00, Bear tag 3,000.00.

I can't thank Amanda enough for her support and all the military personnel who attended and who serve our country !!

 

 

Bobby

[billrquimby]

It was the first SCI Arizona Chapter banquet I've attended in at least thirty years, and I was amazed at the changes that have come about over the years. I attended the first three or four banquets after the chapter was formed, and they all were formal events that drew only a hundred or so people. The huge banquet room at La Ventana was full of people Saturday night, and everything seemed to be running smoothly, for which the chapter's volunteers should be congratulated. I enjoyed seeing Bobby Boido, TJ and Peg, and others again, and finally got to meet Amanda and Ernesto. The food was first-class and I had a great time. I even won a handgun. Thank you, Amanda, for inviting me.

 

Bill Quimby

[tjhunt2]

It was the first SCI Arizona Chapter banquet I've attended in at least thirty years, and I was amazed at the changes that have come about over the years. I attended the first three or four banquets after the chapter was formed, and they all were formal events that drew only a hundred or so people. The huge banquet room at La Ventana was full of people Saturday night, and everything seemed to be running smoothly, for which the chapter's volunteers should be congratulated. I enjoyed seeing Bobby Boido, TJ and Peg, and others again, and finally got to meet Amanda and Ernesto. The food was first-class and I had a great time. I even won a handgun. Thank you, Amanda, for inviting me.

 

Bill Quimby

It was a pleasure seeing you again Bill. Glad we got to sit together. Peg and I won a gun right after you left. We ended up winning 7 guns at our table.

 

Yes, I have to agree with you Bill on the SCI running a smooth banquet and the food was awesome.

 

TJ

[PatrickJr]

It was a great banquet, I hope everyone that attended left happy! Thanks for the support of AZSCI!

[Edge]

I had a good time and although I didn't win anything, the fillet and folks were great. Met TJ and Amanda and many more.

 

Thanks again Amanda, its a great thing you do.

[elkaholic]

So nice to see and hear that different organizations are putting on great Events and Banquets to help our wildlife here in Arizona

 

A big THANKS for Amanda to make it possible for Veterans to participate .

 

Sounds like everyone had a great time

[Ernesto C]

It was FUN! Had a great time at the banquet and enjoyed very much the company of old friends and new friends. It was nice to see Paul and Amanda, TJ and Peg, finally got to me Ilene and Roger. Also got to meet my Idol El SR. Bill Quimby had a nice conversation with him and made me very happy to see him wining a hand gun! Met Mark and Kathi Nixon and by the way, all the people I have mentioned here won one or several items; Rifles, pistols, jackets, tools etc etc. it was just a great night for everybody!

Also got to meet and had great chat with Scottyboy. Got to meet a long time friend here on CWT.com, the one and only..Casey which it was also very nice talking to him.

Was great to shake hands with the veterans that Amanda invited to the banquet and thank them for service. One of them won a rifle too!

Got to meet long time friend on Facebook Cole and his wife Michele also Brain Robinson and his wife and also met Bobby Boido.

 

Several people approached me and say hi and it was very nice of them and I felt honored for saying hi and shanking hands with me. I asked them how do you know who I am? They said we always see you on facebook and like those big bucks you post there! It was a pleasure to meet them.

 

Again, it was great and feel lucky to meet such a nice human beings and had a great time with all of you, THANK YOU!

 

Ernesto Cibrian.

[Edge]

It was good meeting you Ernesto, I think you humbled us. Next time we should wear name tags or at least come up with a secret confidential Coueswhitetail handshake.