www.ahwoutfitters.com

Repeat donors, Arrowhead Wilderness Outfitters offer this bidder’s choice donation – Kansas turkey for four hunters or Minnesota Black Bear and Kansas Turkey for one hunter.  Spring Turkey hunts in Kansas are three day hunts.  Fall Black Bear hunt in Minnesota is a five day hunt.  These hunts are scheduled for 2011 but may be deferred to 2012.   These hunts may be upgraded to include a second turkey ($150) or add additional hunters ($2,250 for Black Bear and $695 for Turkey.  Hunter is responsible for the cost of licenses - $200 Black Bear (Draw required) – 70% first year 100% second year) $130 for Turkey.  Hunt arrival and departure point is the Arrowhead lodge location depending on actual hunt selected.  This hunt includes meals (no meals included with turkey hunts) and lodging.  Bear hunters may choose their weapon.  Turkey hunters may choose a shot gun or bow and arrow.

Value: $3,000

RiverRun Outfitting &Tours - Cecil Fudge
P.O. Box 585                    {Repeat Donor} Lewisporte, Newfoundland A0G 3A0
(709) 535-6635
E-Mail: riverrunhunts@hotmail.com

Long time donor RiverRun Outfitting & Tours offers this one-on-one, guided hunt for Eastern Canada Moose!  This hunt will take place from the beautiful (and very comfortable) Bear’s Den Lodge near Lewisporte, Newfoundland and is scheduled for the 2012 hunting season (September-October) but may be deferred with agreement on specific dates.  Hunter is responsible for the cost of a hunting license and tag (approximately $440) and may choose his/her weapon – bow, rifle or muzzle-loader (no crossbows or handguns).  The hunt may be upgraded to include black bear or caribou. Additional hunters are welcome at $3,750 each - non-hunters at $1,000 each.  The arrival and departure point for this hunt is Gander, Newfoundland.

Value: $3,750

Sure Thing - Captain Dave Hiltz 
Isle Au Haut, Maine      {Repeat Donor}
207-335-2120
E-mail:  dhiltz18@yahoo.com
 
Inn at Isle au Haut - Diana Santospago
P.O. Box 78
Isle au Haut, Maine 04645
www.innatisleauhaut.com

Join lobster fisherman Dave Hiltz, of Discovery Network's "Swords: Life on
 the Line" and Innkeeper Diana Santospago from the Inn at Isle au Haut, for a 2 night/2 day adventure of lobster fishing, great food and hiking on Maine’s Isle au Haut -  6 miles out to sea and home to the most remote sector of Acadia National Park.  You will hop aboard the 37 foot F/V Sure Thing with Captain Dave in Stonington Maine, weave through myriad pristine islands, to land 30 minutes later on Isle au Haut and then drive 2 ½ miles to the Inn on the east side of the island. Settle in, sip some blueberry lemonade and relax, on the porch with appetizers while awaiting the 4 courses to follow with the ringing of the dinner bell.  Begin the next day with a 2 course breakfast and then, armed with a hearty packed lunch, join Captain Dave back aboard the boat for a day on the ocean fishing for lobster and crab. Don oil gear and gloves, help bait pockets and pick traps or just sit and soak up the surf sound and salt air.  At day’s end return to the Inn, freshen up, enjoy hors d' oeuvres, your Captain's company and dishes prepared with freshly caught lobster and crab.  The next morning offers the option of another day on the water with more lobster fishing or just plain sightseeing. If you'd prefer terra firma, grab your lunch and an Inn bike and head out to experience the unmatched beauty of Acadia National Park's 18 miles of hiking trails, winding through fragrant spruce forest and along rocky shoreline. A gentler outing could include a guided tour with Island Naturalist, Kathie Fiveash, where you may stop to explore Boom Beach, take a dip in Long Pond or visit Duck Harbor and Robinson Point Light.  Either way, be sure to drop by Black Dinah Chocolatiers and make your selections for a scrumptious 8 piece assortment of gourmet, island made confections compliments of the Inn at Isle au Haut. Stops at the Sea Urchin gift shop and the Island Store offer the opportunities to purchase souvenirs.  Return to the Inn and prepare for the next day’s departure to the mainland (and reality) back aboard the F/V Sure Thing.  This trip is for up to 4 people (two rooms at the Inn only).

Value: $4,000

Elaine Lake Outfitters - Reg Quaale
Box 531    {Repeat Donor}
Birch Hills, Saskatchewan SOJ OGO
(306) 749-2435
E-mail:  r.quaale@sasktel.net

Elaine Lake Outfitters offers this exceptional whitetail hunt in the heart of Saskatchewan’s northland.  This 2x1 hunt is scheduled for 2011 but may be taken in 2012 with the outfitter’s concurrence.  Hunter may choose rifle, bow or muzzle-loader.  Additional hunters are welcome at the established rate ($4,500) and non-hunters are welcome at the rate of $2,000 per person.  Transportation during this hunt will be quads.  Hunter is responsible for transportation to and from Saskatoon, the price of hunting license and tags (approximately $250), and tips.  Depending on time of arrival in Saskatoon, hunter may also be responsible for an over-night stay in Saskatoon both before and after the hunt (approximately $100 per night).  Hunters that tag-out early will be able to fish on a nearby lake.  Hunter may choose rifle, bow or muzzle-loader.

Value: $4,500

Eagle Ridge Outfitters – Johnnie Fowler
140 Eagle Ridge Trail            {Repeat Donor}
Linn, Missouri 65051
(573)-897-3030
www.eagleridgeoutfitters.com

 This two-on-one, guided hunt for a Rocky Mountain Elk scoring up to 350” gross score (SCI) is scheduled for Fall, 2011.  Hunter may choose rifle, bow or muzzle-loader.  There are no trophy fees to be paid on this hunt!  This hunt may be upgraded to include Whitetail Deer, Fallow Deer and Axis Deer.  Additional hunters may be added – non-hunters are welcome at the cost of $150 per day. This hunt includes lodging, guide and two meals per day. Hunt arrival and departure point is Linn, Missouri. Eagle Ridge has been a prior donor to the Safari Club International annual convention in Nevada and is considered to be one of the highest quality hunting preserves in the Mid-West!

Value: $5,400

Gordie Klassen
RR#1, Site 2, Box 12
Debolt, Alberta TOH 1Bo
780-831-0616
E-Mail: TrapperGord@teleus.net
www.trappergord.com

Here is an item you won’t find on any other auction program, anywhere in the world – and opportunity to run a working Alberta trap line with perhaps the best trapper in North America, world renowned expert on wolf trapping, Gordie Klassen!  Gordie Klassen only offers one opportunity per year for another “trapper” to accompany him on his trap line.  As a special favor to the Northeast Michigan Chapter, Gordie has agreed to take the successful bidder on this item along with him as he runs his trap line.   The successful bidder will learn the trapping lifestyle from the best there is and will likely help to harvest martin, beaver, wolf and coyote.  Trapper must be in good physical condition as this is a demanding winter adventure.  Trapper will keep one fur from each species harvested (wolverine and lynx excluded but available for purchase).  This item also includes a number of extras for the successful bidder including Gordie’s wolf management course and the Alberta Trapper Education Course.  Accommodations during this adventure will be a trapper’s cabin.  Transportation during the experience will be snow machine, quad and/or foot travel. This trap line experience is scheduled for January 2012 and may not be deferred.  The experience will begin and end at Grand Prairie, Alberta. 

* Value: $8,750

Colorado Hunting Expeditions - Mark Cooley
1067 S. Main St.                          {Repeat Donor}
Adrian, Michigan 49221
517-403-1285
www.coloradohunting.com

Repeat donor Colorado Hunting Expeditions offers this archery combination hunt in Southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.  This hunt is scheduled for 2011 but may be deferred to 2012 with the agreement of the outfitter. Successful bidder may upgrade this hunt to include additional days ($600 per day), additional hunters (special pricing – see outfitter for details) and/or non-hunters ($100) per day.  Hunter is responsible for the cost of a hunting license and tags (Elk-$550 and Black Bear $250 available over the counter with a cap, Mule Deer $330 – please note – Deer tags require a draw- 50% chance of draw success– application deadline is April 1).  Deer landowner tags are available at additional cost.  Accommodations during this hunt will be a 6,000 square foot, log lodge.  Hunters arrive the day before the scheduled hunt and leave the morning after the fifth day unless additional days are added.  The arrival and departure point for this hunt is Durango or Cortez, Colorado.

Value: $3,250

Restless Africa Safaris
Donovan Steynberg    {Repeat Donor}
P.O. Box 349
Potchefstroom
2520
South Africa
011 27 82440 5107
info@restlessafrica.co.za

Restless Africa Safaris has provided this seven day opportunity for two hunters to each take an Impala and a Blesbuck.  Hunters may be accompanied by a total of two non-hunters.  Donovan Steynberg is a repeat donor to the Northeast Michigan Chapter.  Chapter members who have hunted with Restless Africa in the past have nothing but great thongs to say about the experience. Donovan has earned a strong reputation for quality hunts and first-rate accommodations.  This 2X1 hunt is scheduled for the 201a season and may not be deferred.  This hunt may be upgraded to include additional hunters, non-hunters and/or additional species at the established price.  Accommodations during this hunt will be a modern hunting camp.  Hunter is responsible for transportation to and from Johannesburg, South Africa.

* Value: $6,500

Safari Nordik – Michael Cantrell
Box 1077                           {Repeat Donor}
Mountain View, Wyoming 82939
307-780-7800
www.safarinordik.com

Well known outfitter Safari Nordik offers this opportunity to hunt Quebec/Labrador Caribou.  This hunt is scheduled for the 2012 hunting season (August 8 to October 10) and may be deferred to an  alternate year with the outfitter’s agreement.  This hunt may also be upgraded to include fishing, Ptarmigan and/or Black Bear.  Additional hunters ($6,445) and non-hunters are welcome ($4,945).  Accommodations during this hunt will be permanent camps and transportation during the hunt will be by foot and by boat.  Hunter may choose rifle, bow or muzzleloader for this hunt.  The arrival and departure point for this hunt is Montreal, Quebec.  Hunter is responsible for the cost of a hunting license, tag ($325) and tips.

Value: $6,445

South Paw Outfitters-Rene & Kelly Semple
Box 505                           {Repeat Donor}
Sangudo, Alberta
 (780)-785-3404
www.southpawoutfitters.com

A six-day, 2x1 guided hunt for BIG Alberta Whitetail Deer! Outfitters Rene and Kelly Semple of South Paw Outfitters offer this fantastic opportunity to hunt Northern Alberta – well known for size and trophy quality Whitetails.  This hunt is scheduled for November 2011 and may not be deferred.  This hunt may be upgraded to include moose, Mule Deer or elk.  Additional hunters are welcome at the regular rate.  Accommodations for this hunt will be a first-rate, main lodge with private bedrooms, washrooms and showers.  Outstanding home-cooked meals are standard fare on this hunt! The arrival and departure point for this hunt is Edmonton, Alberta.  Hunter is responsible for the cost of transportation to and from Alberta, hunting license and deer tag (approximately $500).  South Paw Outfitters rank among North America’s absolute best outfitting businesses!

Value: $6,000

Mackenzie Mountain Outfitters - Stan Stevens
Box 175                                      {Repeat Donor}
Dawson Creek, British Columbia V1G 4G3
250-786-5118
www.mno-stanstevens.com

Mackenzie Mountain Outfitters offers this special opportunity to hunt Dall sheep, wolf and wolverine in the Northwest Territories!  The lucky high bidder on this hunt will experience some of the best sheep hunting North America has to offer.  Outfitter Stan Stevens has established an outstanding reputation for producing quality sheep for his hunters over a very long career in the outfitting business.  This 12 day, one-on-one, fully guided hunt to be scheduled for July or August 2011 or 2012.  This is a pack-dog assisted hunt. Bidder needs to contact the outfitter as soon as possible to establish specific hunt dates.  The hunt arrival and departure point is Norman Wells, Northwest Territories.  Hunter is responsible for the cost of an air shuttle to camp ($900), license, tags, GST, tips and NWT government trophy fee ($200 per animal).  Non-hunters are welcome at $200 per day.  Additional hunters may be added as negotiated with outfitter.  This hunt may be upgraded to include caribou for a trophy fee of $3,500 after a sheep is harvested.  Non-hunters are welcome at $250 per day.  

Pay full value on this hunt and receive a Bansner Ultimate Rifles, Alpine Hunter custom rifle in your choice of caliber!

* Value: $19,900

Corey Kristoff’s Classic Mountain Hunts
Corey Kristoff                    {Repeat Donor}
Box 441
Cremona Alberta  TOM ORO 
403-844-9127

Repeat donor Corey Kristoff offers this special opportunity to hunt trophy Elk in western Canada. This is a ten-day, one-on-one guided archery hunt and is scheduled for the 2011 season.  The hunt may be deferred until 2012 with the outfitter’s mutual agreement on specific dates.  This hunt is a traditional horseback, mountain hunt along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River.  This hunt will take place in a “six point or better” area so trophy quality is excellent!  The hunt may be upgraded to include Mule Deer and/or Black Bear ($1,500 each species).  Additional hunters ($8,000) and non-hunters ($200 per day) are welcome.   Hunter may add wolf simply for the cost of the tag!    Hunter may choose archery equipmnt or rifle. Accommodations during this hunt will be wall tents. The hunt arrival and departure point for this hunt will be Calgary, Alberta.  Hunter is responsible for transportation to and from Calgary, the cost of license and tags and tips. Don’t miss this opportunity to hunt with one of Alberta’s finest young outfitters!

* Value: $7,500

Wayne Zaft Hunting Adventures – Wayne Zaft
Box 41, site 250, RR#2       {Repeat Donor}
Stony Plain, Alberta
780-968-6311
E-mail:  mzaft@telusplanet.net

 Wayne Zaft Hunting Adventures offers this 2x1, guided archery hunt for big Alberta, Whitetail deer!  Wayne has established an excellent reputation for harvesting big deer with bow and arrow.  He currently is the Alberta Provincial Whitetail Record holder!  This six day hunt is scheduled for Fall 2011 but can be deferred to 2012 with the outfitter’s consent and agreement on specific hunt dates.  The hunt may be upgraded to include moose and or black bear.   Hunter is responsible for hunting license (approximately $300) and over-night stays in Edmonton the night before and the night after the hunt.  Accommodations during this hunt will be a hunting lodge with bunkhouse style sleeping quarters. Don’t miss this great opportunity to hunt with one of Alberta’s very best archery outfitters!

Value: $3,500

Double D Outfitters – Craig Schell
Box 617               {Repeat Donor}
Terry, Montana 59349
406-635-4896
www.dbldoutfitters.com

This hunt will take place in Eastern Montana with repeat donor Double D Outfitters and is scheduled for 2011 but may be deferred with outfitter’s agreement.  This hunt requires a permit draw – application deadline is June 1.   Hunter may choose rifle or bow.  The hunt may be upgraded to include additional hunters.  Hunter is responsible for the cost of a Montana hunting license, tag and tip. Accommodations during this hunt will be a house in town.  The arrival and departure point for this hunt is Terry, Montana. Chapter members who have hunted with this outfitter in the past report having had a successful and very enjoyable hunt!  Don’t miss this opportunity!  

Value: $3,000

Davis Point Lodge & Outfitting Ltd. – Alex Kalden
Box 40                                 {Repeat Donor}
St. Martin, Manitoba R0C 2T0
204-659-2653

A six day, 2x1, guided hunt for spring or fall Black Bear in the Northern Interlake of Manitoba.   The Northern lakes area of Manitoba offers Black Bears in black, brown and cinnamon color-phases. This hunt is scheduled for 2010 (spring or fall) but may be deferred to another year with the outfitters mutual consent.  The hunt may be upgraded to include: Mouflon Sheep, Aoudad, Sika Deer or Fallow Deer, and/or additional hunters ($2,800) or non-hunters ($600).  The cost of a hunting license is included with the purchase of this hunt.  Accommodations during the hunt will be solid guesthouses.  Hunter may choose rifle, bow and arrow or muzzle-loader. Hunt arrival and departure point for this hunt is Winnipeg, Manitoba.  This outfitter offers the free use of a rifle and ammunition if the hunter prefers not to bring his own.

Value: $2,800

Webb Hammond Knives and Jewelry  
Webb Hammond               (Repeat Donor)
2420 Nellita Rd.                    
Seabeck, Washington 98380
360-830-4847
www.webbhammondknivesandjewelry.com

Renown custom knife maker, Webb Hammond, offers this opportunity to acquire a one-of-a-kind, custom knife!  Webb’s knives are hand-made with forged Damascus steel and a variety of rare handle materials including Walrus jaw bone, Fossil Walrus Ivory, Alaskan Coral, Cave Bear Canine Teeth and other exotic materials found in parts of North America.  These beautiful knives are truly collector items and make excellent presentation sets for special recognitions and/or occasions!  This item will be on display at the podium.  Stop by for an up-close look at a truly fine, custom knife!

Value: $1,500

Scrimshaw by Terry Christian – Terry Christian                            {Repeat Donor}
8423 58th Avenue E
Puyallup, Washington 98371
253-848-8614
www.scrimgallery.com

Own a piece of North America’s natural history! This fantastic work of art by Terry Christian is mounted on a beautiful piece of hardwood and is on display at the podium.  Be sure to stop by and take a good look at this amazing work of art!

Value: $3,000

Hog Wild – David Van Elsacker
1541 County Road 426 So.
Northland, MI 49831
906-238-4368
www.davidshogwild.com

Repeat donor, Hog Wild offers this opportunity for two hunters to hunt Russian boar in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula!  Hunters may be accompanied by a total of two non-hunters. This two day, three night hunt is scheduled for 2011 but may be deferred until 2012.  The hunt may be upgraded to include additional hunters ($700 each), non-hunters ($150 each), rams and/or Buffalo. Hunter is responsible for tips and a trophy fee of $300 should a hog weighing over 350 pounds be harvested.  Don’t miss this chance to hunt wild boar without ever leaving the State!

Value: $1,700

The Board of Directors of the Northeast Michigan Chapter is offering this special opportunity for the discriminating auction participant.  The successful bidder on this item will receive eight tickets to the 2012 fund raising banquet weekend (Friday and Saturday nights).  Purchaser will be seated at a table strategically located in front of the auction stage.  Additionally, for the auction banquet, we will provide fresh flowers on the table, four bottles of premium wine for the table along with a waitress assigned exclusively to the table of this very important person.  We guarantee that the table chosen by this purchaser will be the very first table called to the buffet table.  Every person seated at this table will receive a gift from the Chapter.  Don’t miss this chance to distinguish yourself from everyone else in the hall!

Value: $2,000