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2012 Annual
Sportsman's Banquet NEW LOCATION: Hilton Columbus / Polaris
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Please check back frequently as new items will FOR OUTFITTERS: if you are interested in
donating a hunt, you can download a copy of the donation form below.
Return the completed form to: OUTFITTERS DONOR AGREEMENT FORM CENTRAL OHIO SCI LIVE AUCTION LISTINGS, 2012 BANQUET Here are some early arrivals for this year’s Live Auction. We’ll continue to add items as quickly as possible so as to provide all prospective bidders time to review the various offerings. Four of our board members will be attending the SCI banquet in Las Vegas, Feb. 1- Feb. 4 and will be doing their best to secure a number of quality hunts and other items. NOTE #1: As stated by Mark Wehinger in his President’s Message (November newsletter)“Any donations from chapter members will be very much appreciated. EX: use of a vacation condo, hunts, used guns, boats, fishing trips, house painting, carpet cleaning, OSU or BLUE JACKETS tickets, accounting work, etc., etc., We can use it!!! Also... call Tim McKelvey to discuss any possible donation and receive one free $1000. POLARIS SHOPPING SPREE ticket ($20. value) for every $100. worth of value donation. EX: Donate an item with an agreed upon value of $400. and receive four (4) tickets on the $1000. POLARIS MALL SHOPPING SPREE. NOTE #2: The following items are presently listed for general viewing but may be modified prior to the banquet date of 3/31. Also,, the numerical order in which these items presently appear may change prior to the banquet. Check back frequently. We’ll continue to post more Live Auction items ASAP. 1. WHEELBARROW OF BOOZE: This brand new wheelbarrow and the 20 containers of “liquid refreshment are just what’s needed to kick off tonight’s activities!!! 2. Newfoundland Moose & Ptarmigan: Trevor Keough of Rock Camp Outfitters has donated a 6-day hunt for 3 hunters to harvest 3 bull moose and hunt ptarmigan. Hunt to take place September or October , 2012 or 2013. This is a rifle or bow hunt and includes float plane or helicopter flight into camp, lodging, meals, and guiding. Each hunter is responsible for his moose tag @ $450.00 each. Black Bear tags can be added for $400.00 each and ptarmigan/small game tags for $125.00. Hotel room before hunt $100.00; and after hunt $100.00. Trevor will provide the necessary Canadian gun forms. Passports required. This has been a VERY popular hunt and eight of our chapter members have experienced 100% success on moose with Trevor and his staff. You can read a recent/2011 Rock Camp moose hunt report that’s posted on our chapter web site. Note: Ask Barry Casoli about the great trout fishing right out their front door. Rock Camp Outfitter’s site: www.rockcamp.nfnet.net 3. OHIO DEER YOUTH HUNT: Stay the evening in a heated cabin in Southern Delaware County and hunt with a bow, slug gun, or muzzleloader. Snacks and beverages included, plus breakfast cooked to order. This has been a great Dad/Uncle/Grand Dad or Mom and youth outing. Results of the last 15 SCI youth hunts I’ve donated have been 100%!!! Contact Tim McKelvey (614) 891-5309, or cell: (614) 309-0281 or email at Tim12Gauge@insight.rr.com for particulars. Donor Value: PRICELESS 4. INDIANHEAD RANCH: Our longtime friends , Laurent and Diane Delagrange have once again donated a $2000. certificate which can be applied towards any of their game animals. Located just north of Del Rio, Texas, this beautiful 10,000 acre ranch borders the pristine waters of Devils River and is teaming with game (over 30 species) . Many Central Ohio SCI members have hunted Indianhead and will attest to the great animals, fine accommodations and warm hospitality provided by Laurent, Diane and their experienced staff. Check the Indianhead hunt reports posted on our chapter web site at www.centralohiosci.org Lots of smiling faces,,, plus HUGE alligator gar fish. Also, view their award winning website at: www.indianheadranch.com
5. EASTERN CAPE,
SOUTH AFRICA, with RICHARD HOLMES SAFARIS: 10 day safari schedule as follows: Day Zero,, arrive Johannesburg and overnight at Afton Guesthouse. (approx. $100.per room) Day 1, fly to Port Elizabeth, be picked up and transferred to camp. Days 2-9 are full hunting days. Day 10, you’ll be driven to Port Elizabeth after breakfast. This is a rifle only hunt and can be taken in 2013, 2014 or 2015. NOTE: Richard has generously donated his safari hunts to our chapter for the past five years and offers over 40 species of quality plains game on his expansive (over 300,000 acres) fair chase hunting areas. Don’t miss his informative website at: www.richardholmessafaris.co.za 6. KENTUCKY TROPHY BUCKS: Our long time supporter, Chuck Stephens, is donating a 3 day deer muzzleloader hunt for 2 hunters in Christian County, Ky. This is a fully guided hunt for 2 trophy whitetail. Included with this hunt will be all Southern cooked meals, lodging in their new 3 bedroom, 2 bath lodge , with laundry facilities and cable TV, guides, field transportation and game care. This hunt to be taken December 15th, 16th, 17th, 2012. Winning bidder and accompanying hunter will arrive around lunchtime on Friday, December 14 and hunt on the 15th, 16th and 17th. Additional hunters can be added at a cost of $1700. each. Upgrade to hunt with modern firearm can be done for an additional $800. per hunter. NOTE: Christian County, (Hopkinsville), in Western Ky, is one of the top producing counties in the nation for Pope & Young entries. Chuck and his staff manage over 7000 acres of cropland and hardwood ridges and river bottoms. Nonresident KY. deer tags can be purchased over-the-counter in Hopkinsville or online at: www.kdfwr.state.ky.us for $190. each. Visit their website at: www.kentuckytropheybucks.com 7. N.W. MONTANA BLACK BEAR HUNT: Len Howells, outfitter/owner of Silver Bow Outfitters has once again provided our chapter with a 5 day, 2 hunter, Spring or Fall black bear hunt. This hunt will include airport pickup and return to the Kalispell airport, meals, lodging, 2X1 guide, vehicle transportation during the hunt. Your choice: rifle or bow. .Hunt from their tree stands, ground blinds or spot and stalk. This hunt may also be upgraded to include turkey,, season timing permitted for $500 per hunter. Bear license costs $350. and application date for Spring bear is April 14th, Fall bear is August 31. Success rate for both is 100%. Turkey license is available for $110. each. Hunts to take place in 2013; Spring hunt, late April–mid May; Fall hunt, mid Sept. thru Oct. Visit Len’s website at: www.silverbowoutfitters.com 8. LAKE ERIE
PERCH FISHING CHARTER: Captain Eddie
Volan (aka: SLUGGO) has been running his charter boat operation on Lake
Erie for 26 years and has donated this 6 person perch fishing charter to
our chapter for the past 8 years. Located in Port Clinton, charter
includes bait, ice and tackle for 6 passengers (or less) for 6 ½ hours
or limit. Trip to take place July 20-September 20, 2012. Once charter
is booked, no changes may be made. After 21 days, if customer cancels
charter, all money paid is non-refundable. Visit the Sluggo’s
Charters web site and you’ll see why Eddie is continually ranked one
of the best fishing charter men on Lake Erie. 9. OHIO TROPHEY DEER HUNT: Tim and Bobbette Carlisle, owners of Carlisle Legacy Whitetails are donating a 150 to 159” trophy class whitetail deer hunt on their private hunting estate. You will stay in the comfort of first class accommodations on this hunting preserve and be served three fabulous meals per day. High bidder will be able to harvest one (1) whitetail buck up to 159” and will also be given the opportunity to harvest one (1) mature doe during the hunt. Carlisle Legacy Whitetails is the place where “Whitetail Dreams” really do come true. They are a privately owned Wild Animal Hunting Preserve tucked away on 300 beautiful rolling acres in Walhonding, Ohio (Coshocton County) offering first class trophy whitetail hunts. The high bidder will enjoy a three (3) day hunt; Thursday, Friday & Saturday. (arrive Wednesday evening; depart on Sunday morning) This hunt will occur during available 2012 hunting season dates; September through December. Book your hunts early for best hunting dates. A guide will accompany you and you’ll hunt from luxurious Ranch King Blinds with propane heaters or one of over a dozen tree stands. Choose your weapon: rifle, shotgun, muzzleloader, pistol or bow. Hunt may be upgraded to harvest a greater than 159” deer. Also, additional hunters/non-hunters may be added per brochure/website listed prices. Ohio hunting license is required. Field prep and salting of hides is included. Hunt does not, however, include gratuity, taxidermy, or meat processing. Visit website at: www.carlislelegacywhitetails.com 10. CHARTER ARMS .38 REVOLVER and CCW CLASS: Back by popular demand for this Charter Arms .38 revolver package. (4th year) This is a great concealed carry piece and Rex Gore at Black Wing Shooting Center in Delaware is, once again, graciously including a complete Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) class. Visit them at: www.blackwingsc.com 11. ARGENTINE DOVE HUNTS: Our very good friend, Paco Riestra is once again donating a high volume dove shooting trip to Cordova, Argentina for 4 hunters. This hunt is open year around and must be taken within one year of this banquet date. Hunt includes custom clearing assistance, 3 full days of dove shooting for 4 hunters, (2 days of half day hunting and 2 full days of hunting) , great meals (lots of grilled prime steaks) and comfortable accommodations in their private lodge, open bar,, all ground transportation from the Cordova airport and during the hunt and one bird boy per shooter. Not included: shotgun shells@$12.per box (12 and 20 gauge only) tips to your bird boy (usually $30. per day) hunting license ($260.), gun permits ($100. per gun) NOTE: Best to rent their Benelli semi-autos in 12 or 20 gauge for $80 per day. Hunt must be booked 90 days prior to hunt date. Also, pre-payment by each hunter for 80 boxes of shells and the $260. license fee to be paid 90 days prior to the hunt date. 12 members of the Central Ohio chapter have taken this hunt over the past five years and it is a BLAST!! (literally and figuratively) Paco and his boys will really treat you well. Note: You’ll be flying through Buenos Aires on your way to Cordoba, so definitely plan to take a day or two to do a little sightseeing and enjoy their great steak restaurants. This trip definitely beats the heck out of a 4 day golf outing to the Carolinas! For more info, visit: www.argentinabirdhunts.com 12. STARR & BODILL AFRICAN SAFARIS: Hunt the Eastern Cape of South Africa with Professional Hunters Dwaine Starr and Louis Bodhill. Dwaine has donated African safaris at our last five banquets and has certainly provided a number of our members many memorable safari experiences. This 10 day hunt for 4 hunters includes: daily rates, a $2000. credit towards trophy fees ($500. per hunter), all ground transportation, full service of experienced professional hunters (two hunter/one PH) and staff, pick up at East London, S. Africa airport and transfer to their lodge/hunting concession, hunting licenses, 14% VAT tax, trophy handling/raw prep and permit fees, daily laundry, all meals and open bar. The majority of your safari will take place within a 200,000 acre conservancy. 10 day itinerary: Day 1 –East London, S.A. airport pick up. Days 2-9 are full hunting days. Day 10- Return to East London, S.A. airport. Hunt can be taken in 2012 or 2013. Due to terrain, this is a rifle hunt only. Not Included: Taxidermy fees (trophy transportation to taxidermist, dip and pack or mounting and shipping of trophies after the safari to your home country), any days added to the safari, sightseeing tours, additional persons (hunters or observers), airline flights and gratuities. One pre-safari night (costing approx. $100.) is required in Johannesburg (Afton House B&B) at the buyers’ expenses, This African adventure will be planned to the finest detail by U.S.safari owners Dwaine & Britney Starr long before your journey begins. They will assist you in the process of securing dates for your trip, book flights, provide necessary paperwork and gun applications and follow up on your trophies shipping after the hunt. Visit their comprehensive website at: www.sbafricansafaris.com 13. HUMANITARIAN
EFFORT / CZ .375 H&H MAGNUM RIFLE: 14. MICHIGAN SALMON FISHING TRIP: Former Central Ohio Chapter President and world class angler, Greg Rustemeyer, and his good buddy Jerry Gulley, are donating 2 days of salmon fishing on the picturesque Pere Marquette River in Western Michigan. This trip is for 2 people and will be taken in Sept. 2012. Included: 2 nights lodging, meals, drinks in moderation (I don’t believe that) , personal guide service (1 X 1) ,fly fishing equipment and flies. Not included: Transportation to Baldwin, Michigan and fishing licenses. See Greg for details. 15. TROPHY HUNT AT DOUBLE D RANCH: Dannie and Nina Carte, owners of Double D, have certainly been long time supporters of our Central Ohio Chapter. This year they’re donating a $2500. credit to be applied towards the trophy fee on any of their deer, ram, antelope, sheep, wild boar, goat, elk, and the list of available animals goes on and on. The Double D is nestled in the heart of Southern Ohio’s spectacular alpine wilderness of Vinton County and is one of the nation’s foremost trophy hunting facilities. Winning bidder can stay overnight at their lodge and then enjoy a day of great hunting. A guide, field dressing, use of their ground blinds or tree stands are all included. Your choice: gun, bow, handgun or muzzleloader,, odds are you WILL take home a nice trophy. All their info can be viewed at: www.ddranch.com 16. TWO HUNTER OHIO WATERFOWL HUNT: Chapter member and goose hunter extraordinaire, Al Hevezi of Heveshot Outfitters is donating another duck and goose hunt for 2 hunters this year. This will be either a morning or afternoon Central Ohio field hunt and will include all decoys, layout equipment, snacks and lunch. Hunter must have all necessary Ohio and Federal licenses/stamps, etc. and use a shogun set up for hunting waterfowl. (3 shot maximum) Hunt will take place in January, 2013. FYI. Mark Wehinger said, “ This was a GREAT hunt! I shot till I almost ran out of shells.”
17. MASSIVE
CANADIAN TROPHY ELK: Award winning
Silvertine Wildlife has once again donated a 3 day hunt for 2
hunters, hunting the elk species of their choice. (Rocky Mountain,
Roosevelt, Manitoban or Russian White Elk starting at 325 SCI) This
donation covers “Preserve Fees” for both hunters (a $1100 value) plus a
$1900 “Trophy Fee” credit, to be shared between the two clients as they
see fit. Hunt will include 4 nights and 3 days of fully serviced
accommodations. All bedding, meals and non-alcohol beverages provided,
plus professional guide service, field prep of meat, cape, preparation
of antlers for transportation, official SCI scoring, and use of shooting
range. Not included: Balance owing on trophy fees on game taken,
alcoholic beverages, car rental (available at the airport. camp is an
approx. 2 hour drive) and gratuities. Silvertine is one of Saskatchewan
Canada’s most challenging and heavily forested hunt estates. Elk and
Deer are free roaming on over 1000 acres of old growth aspen and spruce,
along with many rolling hills, streams and gullies. Silvertine
specializes in Archery and Muzzleloader hunts, but rifle enthusiasts are
always welcome. Hunting can be done from large enclosed tree stands or
still-hunting the timber. Your party will be the only hunters on the
estate at this time, and have exclusive use. Export permits are also
provided. Hunters can choose from a large selection of dates between
August 20, 2012 and November 29, 2012, or they can choose to hunt the
2013 or 2014 season. A visit to their very well done and most extensive
website is a “must see” experience at:
www.silvertine.ca 19. LAKE ERIE SMALLMOUTH BASS CHARTER: Professional bass fisherman, Anthony Gioffre, has once again donated a 1-day, 2 person Lake Erie fishing trip. This outing is catch and release using only artificial bait. Food and refreshments will be provided. Scheduling arrangements can be made with Tony Gioffre. 20. PHEASANT HUNT AT THE VAN DARBY CLUB: This will be a 10 bird pheasant hunt for up to 3 hunters at The Van Darby Club north of Mechanicsburg. Hunt can be videotaped by the host and will include transportation from Columbus, a guide, one of the club’s dogs (winning bidder may use own dog) a gourmet lunch and libations after the hunt. Additional pheasants and/or Hungarian partridges can be added for a nominal fee. Hunt may be taken in the 2012-2013 season, October through March. Hosted by Tim McKelvey. Email Tim12Gauge@insight.rr.com for any additional info. 21. FLORIDA VACATION STAY: This beautiful 3 bedroom private condo is located in the prestigious Pelican Sound Golf and River Club, 20 minutes from the Ft. Meyers airport. It will be offered for 7 to 10 days between the dates of July 15th and December 20th, 2012 or 2013. It’s fully furnished and has it’s own pool and hot tub, Only10 minutes to the ocean. (2) foursome rounds of golf is included. Pictures and additional info to follow. Please check back in 30 days. 22. LAKE ERIE WALLEYE FISHING CHARTER: Capt. Eddie Volan is offering a second Lake Erie outing for our auction. This one’s a 6 person walleye charter that includes bait, ice, and tackle for an 8 hour charter or limit. Please scroll up and view auction item #8 to read all of Eddie’s particulars. Same conditions will apply to this charter. We’ve all heard that Lake Erie is the Walleye Capital of the world.,, but Eddie will tell you, “ They got it all wrong because Lake Erie is actually the Walleye Capital of the Universe!” www.sluggo’scharters.com 23. ZULU NYALA PHOTO SAFARI: A big “Thank You” goes out to Trevor Shaw, owner of Zulu Nyala for offering this most popular South African photo safari to our chapter the past 8 years. This donation is a six day, six night adventure for 2 people at the Zulu Nyala private game reserve. You can choose to either stay at their Heritage Safari lodge or their Hemingway style Luxury Tents at the Heritage Safari Lodge. Included will be: 6 nights lodging, three meals per day prepared by the finest International chefs, 2 daily game viewing activities guided by your own professional game ranger in open safari vehicles.. This Zulu Nyala reserve is nestled in one of Africa’s richest conservation areas and is home to majestic elephants, giraffes, white rhinos, Cape buffalo, leopard, abundant plains game and over 400 species of bird life. You’ll definitely have many opportunities to take extraordinary photographs while enjoying some of the finest views Africa has to offer. Additional activities and available side trips are too numerous to mention. If you’ve always wanted to go on an African camera safari, this is the one. www.zulunyala.com 24. MONTANA: ELK, DEER, and MOOSE HUNT: This is the third year that Silver Bow Outfitters in Libby, Montana has donated this 7 day, 2 hunter combination hunt. You’ll be hunting Region 1 (N.W. Montana) Districts 103/104 which is mountainous backcountry and includes the Cabinet Wilderness Area. This is a 100% fair chase hunt right in the middle of an area noted for high trophy quality of all species and very good animal populations. Your choice; archery or rifle. Archery hunts will be scheduled September-early October. Rifle hunts, late October-November; all in years 2013 or 2014. Archery hunts are ranch based with backcountry camps and overnight backpacking options. Rifle hunts are all ranch based. Includes guides (2 X 1), all meals, comfortable bunkhouse/cabins and wall tents for archery. Access by horses, 4X4 ‘s and foot. Good physical conditioning will certainly improve your odds of success. LICENSE INFO: Silver Bow’s extensive website: www.silverbowoutfitters.com 25.BALKAN CHAMOIS
HUNT IN MACEDONIA:
This is a 5 day hunt for 1 hunter and 1
observer. 26. SCOTLAND: ROE DEER HUNT ON BALMORAL ESTATE: This is a 1 person hunt for 2 Roe Deer (bucks) on the Royal Family’s Balmoral 49,000 acre Estate in June, 2012 (if available) or 2013. Success rate: 100%. Includes: ROUND TRIP coach airfare from Port Columbus Airport, all ground transfers, two (2) roe buck licenses and trophy fees, lodging at the luxurious Glen Lui Hotel, meals and guide fees. Not included: alcohol and gratuities. This donation is offered by Michael Grosse , owner, International Adventures Unlimited. Michael has held the exclusive hunting rights on the Estate since 2003 and will be personally hosting the successful bidder to insure the hunt goes exactly as presented. (rental of game keeper’s rifle is recommended) Michael’s company also has the necessary U.S. Fish and Wildlife import licenses and can ship, receive and clear trophies very inexpensively for the winning bidder. (approx.$290.) Hunt begins on day 1, arrival in Scotland on day 2, hunting and other activities on days 3,4 and 5 and return home on day 6. Because the number of bucks available each year depends on the number that the Royal Family keeps for themselves, the second buck may be harvested on a neighboring estate. NOTE: Successful bidder will also be permitted to have a second hunter join him/her for a $2000. discount off the normal $6950. price Also, a non-hunter/guest may be added for $2950. which includes the round trip airfare, transfers, lodging and meals. Michael’s wife, Danielle, and her driver of 15 years, will make sure that the non-hunter(s) have a great experience touring historical sites, castles and shopping. Hunter(s) and guest(s) also have the opportunity to ride the Queen’s horses and possibly play a round of golf on the Royal Family’s private course. (minimal estate charges) This would also be a great opportunity to extend your stay in the UK or Europe and Michael and Danielle are certainly able to assist with any such plans. (additional airfare and lodging on extensions would be traveler’s expense) www.internationaladventure.us 27. NEWFOUNDLAND MOOSE HUNT: This is a 6 day, 1 hunter moose hunt in Southwestern Newfoundland with Steel Mountain Lodge. MOOSE LICENSE INCLUDED (a $450. value) Your choice; rifle or muzzleloader. Also included: all taxes, float plane or helicopter to and from lodge (from Stephenville, NF) food, lodging, guide (1 X 1), field prep of meat and cape. Not includes: Taxidermy work, meat processing (available locally) transportation to Newfoundland, any lodging in Stephenville prior to or following the hunt. Bear and Woodland Caribou licenses can be added at hunter’s cost. Additional hunters can be added for $4900. each. This generous partial donation was supplied by Roger Geisige, owner, Stoney Creek Adventures in Ottawa, Ohio. Please stop by Roger’s booth this evening. 28. SALMON FISHING IN ALASKA: This is a 6 day, 5 night fully guided fishing trip for 1 angler to the historic (and remote) McDOUGALL LODGE on Lake Creek, Alaska. (approx. 75 miles N.W. of Anchorage) This package includes fully guided fishing (tackle, rods and reels), lodging, meals, fillet, freeze and vacuum package your fish. Morning arrival on the first day and departure on the 6th day. This trip can be taken in 2012 or 2013, during the fishing season beginning in June and running into September. Package does not include fishing license ($55. plus $30 for King) airfare from lower 48 States, floatplane (approx. $225. per person, roundtrip), gratuities and alcoholic beverages. NOTE: Winning bidder must bring another angler at a discounted price of $2950. (normally $3250.) Add 2 anglers at $2750. each; 3 or more added for only $2550. each. Non-angler and children under 12 = $1625. each. This would be a great fishing package to consider as a “side trip” if you’re already planning an Alaskan cruise. 29. N.W. PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA: This 2012 safari is 5 full days of hunting for 2 hunters with Hartzview Safaris and includes: two (2) wildebeest, two (2) Bless buck and two (2) Springbuck, lodging, great food, daily fees, guide (2 X 1), transportation to and from Kimberly Airport, field prep of game. Non-hunters/guest can be added at $200 per day. This partial donation was provided by Roger Geisige, owner of Stoney Creek Outfitters in Ottawa, Ohio. Please stop by Roger’s booth tonight. Note: Although Hartzview’s narrative to us is more brief than many, they do come very highly recommended and it would be well worth your time to check out their very comprehensive website at: www.hvsafaris.com ADDITIONAL
HUNTS, FISHING TRIPS AND VARIOUS ITEMS ARE ARRIVING DAILY AND WILL BE
POSTED FOR VIEWING SOON. The Central Ohio Chapter of Safari Club International has exercised reasonable care and prudence in the selection of auction and raffle items, but cannot accept any liability for their use or misuse. Therefore, the Central Ohio Club, its board and its member’s makes no warranty as to their suitability, safety, or function, either expressed or implied. All items are non-transferable without the written consent of the officers of the Central Ohio Chapter of SCI. |
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