A word from our President…
On behalf of the Northeast Michigan Chapter of Safari Club International, I extend a
warm welcome and a heartfelt "Thank You" to each of this evening's participants. The
support of the greater Alpena community for our Chapter continues to be nothing short of
outstanding! It is only through the support and contributions of folks like each of you that
the Northeast Michigan Chapter of Safari Club International is able to expand our efforts
to conserve wildlife resources, educate young hunters and help to protect our hunting
heritage.
Another way that each of you can help to support our Chapter, Safari Club International
and what we stand for, is to become a member of the Northeast Michigan Chapter of
Safari Club International. A membership table is located in the banquet hall this evening.
Stop by the membership table sometime this evening and join!
Included in this program is an extensive list of outfitters, businesses and individuals who
have made substantial donations to this evening's auction. Without the strong support of
each of these individuals and businesses, it would have been impossible for us to put on this
fund raising banquet. I encourage everyone to patronize these outfitters and businesses at
every opportunity. They have made a real commitment to our Chapter and to Safari Club
International!
Finally, I hope that you enjoy yourself this evening. We have worked very hard to put
together a program that will be both entertaining and productive from a fund raising
perspective. Once again, thank you for your support!
Contributions and Commitments
During the course of the last ten years, The Northeast Michigan Chapter of Safari Club
International has made donations and contributions to a variety of groups, organizations and
individuals. These contributions support activities consistent with the goals of our Chapter.
Chapter donations and contributions to date total almost $1,000,000 and include:
- ˇ Funds donated to a hunt of a lifetime for 11 youths who are terminally ill/ severely
ill and/or physically challenged
- ˇ Funds contributed to provide over twenty thousand pounds of venison to area
soup kitchens and needy families through our Sportsmen Against Hunger Program –
new freezers purchased for four local service agencies – as well as cash grants to
area soup kitchens
- ˇ Full grants for 100 Alpena area, under-privileged children to attend the Alpena
-Montmorency-Alcona Education Service District Summer Camp Wilderness at
Sprinkler Lake
- ˇ Full scholarships for twenty-six teachers to attend the American Wilderness
Leadership School in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
- ˇ Cash grants to nine schools to assist with wildlife projects and educational
programs
- ˇ Funds contributed to support a local hunter safety program
- ˇ Funds contributed to assist a local area, wildlife rehabilitation center
- ˇ Funds contributed to the Michigan Moose Collaring project and the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources
- ˇ Purchase of a wildlife display for the Jesse Besser Museum in Alpena, MI
- ˇ Funds contributed to the Alpena Library to purchase wildlife material
- ˇ Equipment purchased to assist local Conservation Officers enforcement activities
- ˇ Grants provided for area youth to attend guide school
- ˇ Cash contribution to the Montmorency Conservation Club
- ˇ Cash contributed to the Alpena Kiwanis
- ˇ Funds provided to schedule a wildlife artist into area elementary school
classrooms and to provide other wildlife related programs
- ˇ Funds contributed to the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society - Moose Tick
Project and Hunters for Tomorrow initiative
- ˇ Funds contributed in support of efforts to preserve Grizzly Bear hunting in British
Columbia and to support additional research on Grizzly Bears in British Columbia
- ˇ Funds contributed to the Alaska Black Bear Initiative
- ˇ Funds committed to the enhancement of Roosevelt Elk and Columbia Black-tail
Deer populations on Vancouver Island
- ˇ Funds contributed to SCI's General Fund to assist with worldwide efforts to
protect the right to hunt
- ˇ Funds contributed in support of ungulate enhancement programs in northern British
Columbia, Alberta and in the state of Alaska
Safari Wish
One of the major initiatives of the Northeast Michigan Chapter has been the Safari Wish program.
This program is designed to provide hunting opportunities to those individuals (primarily youth)
who, because of personal health, physical abilities or other limitations, would not otherwise be
able to hunt. Over the last several years, the Chapter has been able to provide hunting
opportunities for twelve individuals. These special opportunities have included hunts at the
Drettmann Ranch near Bellaire; Jack Pine Safaris near Lewiston; Anschuetz Whitetail Way in
Ossineke; a Lake Huron fishing trip with Captain Ed Retherford; and, out-of State hunting trips
with Table Mountain Outfitters in Wyoming and Tuff Ayers Outfitters in Alberta, Canada.
Each participant has been accompanied by a parent, a member of the Chapter's Board of
Directors and a videographer. Every Wish Hunter/fisherman has successfully harvested trophy
quality game or fish. They have received a variety of hunting clothing and hunting equipment from
our many, generous supporters. Trophies taken by each participant have been processed by the
Chapter and mounted by Deepwoods Taxidermy. Current participants also receive a light box
with a picture of the hunter and their trophy.
While the Northeast Michigan Chapter – Safari Club International has received considerable
recognition for our efforts with this program, the reality is that this program would not exist were it
not for the commitment and support we have received from a number of very generous individuals
and businesses. The Northeast Michigan Chapter would like to publicly recognize these
individuals and business. We acknowledge their many contributions and express our deep thanks
and appreciation for their commitment to this program.
- Active Video Productions
- Anschuetz Whitetail Way
- Modern Fur Dressing
- Dave and Barb Baldouf
- Stagg's Taxidermy
- Rick and Debra Cassidy
- Table Mountain Outfitters
- The Family of Doug Lidel – (In memoriam)
- Trout Scout Charters
- Deepwoods Taxidermy
- Tuff Ayers Outfitting
- Drettmann Ranch
- Gordon Foods
- Jack Pine Safaris
- Jay and Kay Hartford
- The Hunter's Shack
- Frank's Great Outdoors
- Connie's Café
- All of our donating Outfitters
Program
- 2:30 p.m. Doors Open
- Cocktails (Open Bar)
- Exhibits Open
- Silent Auction & Raffles Open
- 5:30 p.m. Dinner - served buffet style
- 7:00 p.m. Live Auction Begins
- Silent Auction Closes
Immediately after the close of the Live Auction
- Raffle Drawings:
- - Door Prizes
- - Red, White and Blue Can/Gun Raffles
- - Mega prize Raffle
- - Grand Prize Raffle
- - Gun Safe Raffle
"Call a Cab! We'll pick up the tab…"
The Northeast Michigan Chapter of Safari Club International is pleased to offer our guests an
open bar this evening. We value your friendship, your safety, and the safety of everyone in the
Alpena community. For these reasons, we reserve the right to "cut off" any participant who
appears to be intoxicated. We also must insist that you do not drink and drive. The Northeast
Michigan Chapter - SCI is prepared to make sure that everyone gets home safe tonight. If you or
one of your friends are not in condition to drive at the end of the evening please, call a cab and
send the tab to us! We will attempt to have cabs waiting outside of the banquet hall at the end of
the program.
Silent Auction
There are many items to choose from on the Silent Auction tables. Rules for the Silent Auction
are as follows:
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* Each bid must be at least $5.00 higher than the previous bid.
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* Each bid must be written on the next line below the previous bid and must include the full
last name of the bidder.
- * All bidding will be closed at 7:00 p.m.
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* Intentionally blocking access to bid sheets at any time is prohibited.
If two or more bidders are in a bidding war at the designated closing time, they will be allowed to
finish bidding but in short order. High bidders will be posted in the Silent Auction Area shortly
after the established closing. Additionally, a list of high bidders for all Silent Auction items will be
delivered to each table during the Live Auction. Successful bidders must pick up their paperwork
in the Silent Auction area, and then pay for the items at the Auction Cashier Booth located
opposite the podium in the auction hall. Cash, checks, VISA, MasterCard, and American
Express are accepted. Purchasers may then return to the Silent Auction area with a validated
receipt to claim their item(s).
Please – No Smoking in the Main Banquet Hall
or the Silent Auction Area
Smoking is Permitted in the main Lobby only
Live Auction
Details on all live auction items are listed in the Live Auction section found in this program.
Auction merchandise will be on display in the Live Auction area near the podium during the
cocktail hour. If you require further information on an item or a hunt, please inquire at the
auctioneer's podium before the auction begins, or if the specific outfitter is in attendance, see
him/her at their booth.
As is customary, an auction item goes to the highest bidder. Though "spotters" are located
around the room, it is the bidder's responsibility to make their bid noticed – DON'T BE SHY!
Speak loudly, or use the table number signs to get the auctioneer's attention. If you are interested
in a particular item, we strongly advise that you not hesitate to bid. The auctioneer will sell each
item when he determines that no further bids are forth coming. Once an item is proclaimed "sold"
by the auctioneer the opportunity to offer a bid is foreclosed. If a final bid for the same amount is
taken from two people, the bidding will continue but will be closed to everyone except those two
bidders.
All signatures on auction invoices are binding. Please make sure that changes or additions to the
printed description of an item sold during the live auction are recorded on the auction invoice
before you sign it and pay for it.
All auction sales must be finalized by the end of the evening. To finalize the sale, please go to the
Auction Cashier Booth located in the southwest corner of the auction hall and pay for your
purchase(s). Cash, checks, VISA, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted. You may
pick up auction merchandise in the Live Auction area with your validated receipt. Regarding
hunts - purchasers will receive a hunt information packet at the Auction Cashier Booth. Your
validated receipt is your proof of purchase. Within a period of two weeks after the banquet, (but
only after payment has been verified) banquet officials will contact both the hunt donor and the
hunt purchaser to facilitate their communicating with each other to finalize details regarding the
hunt. While the name and address of the hunt donor is printed on the auction receipt, the donor
will not finalize arrangements until word has been received from banquet officials that the hunt has
been paid in full.
Special Note: Telephone bids will be accepted for Live Auction items. Telephone bidders are
required to register prior to March 8, 2008 and pay a $120 registration fee.
Periodically, questions arise relative to bidding during the live auction. The Live Auction can be
fast-moving and sometimes it is difficult for bidders and/or observers to distinguish specific
bidders on any given auction item. Any active bidder has the right to stop the auction and to ask
the identity of other individuals bidding on a given item. Auction spotters and the auctioneers will
gladly respond to such requests.
Raffles
All raffles will be drawn tonight. You need not be present to win any of the raffles being offered
this evening. {Name and contact information must be clear and legible on the ticket stub!) Only
ticket stubs are to be placed in raffle barrels - not the entire ticket or the large printed portion.
Ticket stubs not torn at the perforation will be disqualified! Cash, checks, VISA, MasterCard,
and American Express are accepted. It is the responsibility of all gun winners to meet all BATF
requirements for purchasing a gun and to pay the appropriate sales tax for the specific gun. Good
luck to everyone!
MEGA PRIZE RAFFLE
Look for the "Mega Prize Raffle" sign and a display of the big prize – A custom-made rifle from
Bansner's Ultimate Rifles. Renowned rifle maker, Mark Bansner, will custom-make a rifle for the
winner of this raffle. This custom rifle will come with a high tech synthetic stock and a stainless
fluted barrel with muzzle brake. This "Sheep Hunter" model rife also comes with Leupold dual,
dovetail mounts and a Kahles, 3X9 scope. The winner may choose the caliber and choose from
the Remington 700 or Winchester Model 70 actions. This prize is valued at over $6,000.
Tickets are $50 each or 3 for $100. Maximum of 200 tickets to be sold! Don't miss out on the
chance to win this super prize! Tickets for this prize will be sold both Friday and Saturday nights.
The prize will be awarded Saturday – Winner need not be present to win!
GRAND PRIZE RAFFLE
Don't miss the opportunity to get in on this special, "Grand Prize Raffle"! The single prize in this
raffle will be a 42 inch, flat panel television. The television will be on display in the auction hall.
This prize is valued at almost $2,000. Tickets are $50 each or 3 for $100. Maximum of 200
tickets to be sold! Tickets for this prize will be sold both Friday and Saturday nights. The prize
will be awarded Saturday evening. Look for the "Grand Prize Raffle" sign and a display of this
exceptional prize. Winner need not be present to win!
RED WHITE AND BLUE CAN/GUN RAFFLES
Look for Red, White and Blue tables, balloons, and raffle signs to view the great prizes in these
raffles. Pick and choose the prizes you are interested in and place your Red, White or Blue raffle
ticket stubs in the corresponding, color-coded barrels (Red stubs must go in Red barrels, White
stubs must go in White barrels and Blue stubs must go in Blue barrels). Unless otherwise stated
on the sign in front of each prize item or group of items, only one ticket will be drawn from each
barrel with the winner receiving the corresponding prize. Tickets may be purchased at the
Cashier's Booth in the main hall or from raffle ticket sellers who will be around the room for your
convenience. *Specific raffle prizes are subject to change prior to the afternoon of March 8,
2008. All prizes will be on display in the auction hall.
- $5 Red Ticket Raffle
- (Red Barrels for Red Tickets Only)
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The Red Raffle Area features prize groupings/guns each valued between $250 and $500
- Cedar Trunk with matching Pillow and Throw Set
- Ice Fishing Package
- Turkey Feeding Package
- Freezer of Meat from Marine Market
- $10 White Ticket Raffle
- (White Barrels for White Tickets Only)
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The White Raffle Area features prize groupings/guns each valued between $500 and $750
- Predator Hunting Package
- Casino/Spa Package
- Optics Package
- Meat Processing Package
- $20 - Blue Ticket Raffle
- (Blue Barrels for Blue Tickets Only)
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The Blue Raffle Area features prize groupings/guns each valued over $750
- Archery Package
- Outdoor Theme – Table Package
- Muzzle-loading Package
- Turkey Hunting Package
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Please Note: For the very first time, the Northeast Michigan Chapter will offer almost
twenty firearms as part of the Red, White and Blue can raffles! Simply select the firearm
you are interested in and place the correct color ticket in the barrel for that gun! Several of
these firearms retail for well over $1,000!
SPECIAL GOLD TICKET BONUS RAFFLE
There are two ways to get these special, gold raffle tickets – purchase them from the Cashier -
$50 each or 3 for $100 or, purchase the $400 Gold Plus Ticket Package. This special raffle is
for one prize only. Place your gold ticket stubs in the Barrel located in front of the Gun Safe.
This prize is valued over $2,000.
SPECIAL - LIMITED ENTRY RAFFLE
This is a limited entry raffle with a maximum of 10 tickets being sold. Two winning tickets will be
drawn for this raffle (1 in 5 odds of winning!). The person holding the first winning ticket pulled in
this raffle will take their choice between a *Table Mountain Outfitters Antelope Hunt for two in
Wyoming or $1,000.00 in cash. The second ticket pulled will receive the remaining prize. The
winning tickets for this raffle will be drawn Saturday evening at the close of the Live Auction.
Tickets for this special, raffle are available only from the ticket girls. Tickets are $1,000 each
(USD). Tickets will remain on sale only until all 10 tickets have been sold or the established
drawing time March 8, 2008. Ticket purchasers in this raffle will receive: two complete $400
raffle ticket packages including: $1,700 in raffle tickets with 6 gold tickets (Gun Safe); and, 1
ticket for the Table Mountain Outfitters Antelope Hunt for two. (If a minimum of 7 tickets are not
sold by the established drawing time, $600 will be returned to those individuals holding tickets
and the prizes will not be awarded. These purchasers will, however, keep the $400 ticket
packages including 6 tickets on the Gun Safe, and the selected incentive gift).
Raffle Ticket Packages
Red, White, Blue Raffle Tickets and the special Gold Raffle Tickets will be available individually
(at the cashier's booth only) or in packages from ticket sellers walking around the main banquet
hall. Packages are your best value as they include extra raffle tickets. The available ticket
packages are priced as follows:
- $100 Silver Ticket Package Includes:
- (3) $20 Blue Tickets
- (7) $10 White Tickets
- (9) $5 Red Tickets
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Total Value of this Package - $175 – 75% MORE TICKETS FOR THE MONEY!
- $400 Gold PLUS Ticket Package Includes:
- (3) $50 Gold Tickets
- (15) $20 Blue Tickets
- (25) $10 White Tickets
- (30) $5 Red
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Total Value of this package - $850 - MORE THAN DOUBLE THE TICKETS FOR
THE MONEY!
PLUS . . . . . We'll give your choice from among the incentive gifts behind the Cashier's
booth
. (A limited supply of each specific gift exist. When the supply of a specific gift is exhausted
, purchasers will receive a gift from remaining supplies only.).
Please be aware that federal law requires that an IRS form W-2G be issued for raffle prizes with
a fair market value over $600.
2008 Live Auction -- SPECIAL NOTES ON HUNTS AND TRIPS
1. All auction items must be paid for and picked up by the end of the evening. Cash,
checks, VISA, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted.
2. Upgrading hunts, while not required is certainly appreciated by our donors. If you do
not want to add another animal, consider bringing along another hunter. This really helps
the outfitters and hunting companies that are trying to help our Chapter! With very few
exceptions, these outfitters and hunting companies are not wealthy philanthropists. They
donate to help wildlife, ensure the future of our hunting tradition, and generate new business
for themselves. The Northeast Michigan Chapter of Safari Club International strongly
encourages our members and guests to do what they can to support these outfitters!
3. If, through no fault of yours, a donor fails to provide a hunt purchased at our auction, we
will make arrangements for a replacement hunt or, at our option, we will refund your
money. However, if you simply find it inconvenient to go on the available dates, have a
personal situation that prevents you from going, or simply change your mind, the Northeast
Michigan Chapter of Safari Club International will assume no responsibility and will not
make any adjustments. Note: It is important that successful bidders contact the designated
outfitter to book specific hunt dates as soon as possible after being notified by the Chapter
that payment for the hunt has been verified.
4. Different hunts include or specify different things, such as meals, lodging, weapon type
(gun, bow, or either), available dates, trophy fees, etc. Please read the descriptions
carefully. Transportation from Michigan to the hunt location is not included with any of the
hunts to be auctioned or raffled. Generally, hunting licenses are not included. There are
some exceptions however, and those hunt descriptions indicate that the license is included.
5. We have done our best to solicit hunts only from reliable and competent outfitters. We
do not, however, guarantee the quality or the success of any hunt purchased at this auction.
Members of our Chapter have hunted with most of the outfitters who have donated hunts
for tonight's auction. We are confident that all of the outfitters will do their very best to
ensure successful bidders a great hunt.
6. Please report the results of your hunt on the form included in your buyer's packet. We
are very interested in knowing how each hunt goes. Your input will help us evaluate the
quality of the hunts that are auctioned and help us to ensure that only good, quality hunts
are made available to our bidders in future years. All hunt purchasers are encouraged to
submit photos and/or a short report for publication in the Chapter newsletter. Please
forward newsletter information to:
- Northeast Michigan Chapter
- Safari Club International
- 486 S. Ripley Blvd. Suite 118
- Alpena, Michigan 49707
2008 Auction Sponsors
The following outfitters, businesses and/or individuals have made minimum donations of at least
$450 to the Northeast Michigan Chapter of Safari Club International 2008 Auction. We
appreciate their support and express our sincere thanks. We encourage members and their
guests to consider booking hunts with these outfitters and to patronize the businesses listed below:
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Active Video Productions – Tim Gauthier – Boyne City, Michigan
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Afrihunt – Werner DeBeer – South Africa
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Alaska Hunts – Jeff Hirsch – Wasilla, Alaska
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Alberta Bush Adventures – Richard and Diane Deslauriers – McLennan, Alberta
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Alcona Motors – Dennis and John Kruetlin – Lincoln, Michigan
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Alpena Beverage – Wayne and Nat Lee - Alpena, Michigan
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Alpena Health and Racquet Club – Alpena, Michigan
- Alpena Mall – Barb Wilmot -Alpena, Michigan
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Ambush Adventures – Mark Cooper – Calgary, Alberta
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Anschuetz Whitetail Way – Bruce and Debbie Anshutz – Spruce, Michigan
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Athabasca River Outfitters – Bruce Wierenga – Neerlandia, Alberta
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A-W Outfitters – Sandy Podsaid – Kingston, Idaho
- Bank of Alpena – Alpena, Michigan
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Bansner's Ultimate Rifles – Mark Bansner – Adamstown, PA
- Dave and Barb Baldouf – Saginaw, Michigan
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Kristen and Ray Blankenship – Howell, Michigan
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Blue Bronna Outfitting – Glenn Brown – Three Hills, Alberta
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Bob's Gun Shop - Bob Skuse – Alpena, Michigan
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Boldrey & Senchuk, CPA - Jim Boldrey – Alpena, Michigan
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Buck Trail Ranch LLC. – Dale Daniels – Alanson, Michigan
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City Printing Company, Inc. – Tim Bearman – Ypsilanti, Michigan
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Cole's Appliance and Home Furnishings – Brad and Lucy Cole – Lincoln, Michigan
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Corral Creek Outfitters – Brian Hallock, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
- Vince and Karen Cracchiolo – Posen, Michigan
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Davis Point Lodge and Outfitting – Alex Kalden – St. Martin, Manitoba
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Deepwoods Taxidermy - Dave Read – Hubbard Lake, Michigan
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DeRocher Masonry – Jim DeRocher – Ossineke, Michigan
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DeVere Construction - Dick Crittenden - Alpena, Michigan
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Diamond Point Outfitters – Bill Dupke – Payson, Arizona
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Double D Outfitters – Craig Schell – Terry, Montana
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Double Diamond Outfitters – Gordon and Tracy Burton – Okotoks, Alberta
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Eagle Ridge Outfitters – Johnnie Fowler - Linn, Missouri
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Elaine Lake Outfitters – Reg Quaale – Birch Hills, Saskatchewan
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F & T Fur Harvesters – Ralph and Shawn Ingles– Alpena, Michian
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Flowers River Lodge – Jim Burton – St. John, Newfoundland
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Franks' Great Outdoors – Jami Czowski - Linwood, Michigan
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Frank's Key and Lock – Mike Agius and Milt Clark - Alpena, Michigan
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G & G Construction – Dan & Cheryl Gauthier - Spruce, Michigan
- Gary and Connie Stephan – Gaylord, Michigan
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Gauthier Heating and Cooling – Scott and Michele Gauthier – Black River, MI
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General Wine & Liquor – Matt Mead – Lincoln, Michigan
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Gordie Klassen – Alberta Trappers Association – Develt, Alberta
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Homestead Outfitters Alberta – Bob Hyede, Grouard Mission, Alberta
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Hunt Kansas Unlimited - Wes Traul - Richmond, Kansas
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Hunter's Shack – Chuck Gauthier – Ossineke, Michigan
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Igloo Lake Lodge – Vince Burton – Goose Bay, Labrador
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Jack Pine Safari – Dave Wagner & Randy Volmar – Lewiston, Michigan
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J & M Catering – Lynn and Janice Hall – Alpena, Michigan
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Jewel Craft – Mike Young & Joe Karcher– Canton, Michigan
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King of the Mountain – Mark Peterson – Slinger, Wisconsin
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Krey's Construction –Al and Lisa Krey – Alpena, Michigan
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Lad Shunneson Adventures – Lad Shunneson – Colorado
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Les' Bear Hunts – Les McCaig - White River, Ontario
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Lincoln Outdoor Center – Eric Bates – Lincoln, Michigan
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Love Bros. & Lee – Ron Fleming and Brenda Nelson – Hazelton, British Columbia
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Mackenzie Mountain Outfitters – Stan Stevens – Dawson Creek, B.C.
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Patsy and Gary Marchel – West Branch, Michigan
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Marine Sanctuary Media – Tim Nunnley – Alpena, Michigan
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Marine Market – Max and Al Kannowski - Alpena, Michigan
- Keith Misiak – Posen, Michigan
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Modern Fur Dressing – Roger Smith – Leslie, Michigan
- Floyd and Diane Moore – Luzerene, Michigan
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Moose Country Outfitters – Al Wardale – Hotchkiss, Alberta
- Stan and Mary Neff – Cheboygan, Michigan
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Northern Accents – Tony and Diana Zografos – Harrisville, Michigan
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Northern Exposure – Wes Nunnley – Alpena, Michigan
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Nushagak Guides – Brian Donovan – Condon, Montana
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Numzaan Safaris – Stef Swanepoel – Barberton, South Africa
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Ocean Star Charters – Willis Crosby – Vancouver, British Columbia
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Packhorse Creek Outfitters – Dave Beranek – Sparwood, B.C.
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Paradise Outfitters – Wayne Henderson – Lodgepole, South Dakota
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Parkey's Taxidermy – Bob Parkey – Indian River, Michigan
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Pillar Industries – Lighting Solutions – Alan and Leslie Pillar – Muskegon, Michigan
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Pine Hills Outfitters – Mike Bartlemess - Montana
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RiverRun Outfitting and Tours, LTD. - Cecil Fudge – Lewisporte, Newfoundland
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Safari Nordik – Mike Cantrell - Mountain View, Wyoming
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Sawtooth Outfitters - Rick White – Sparwood, British Columbia
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Sikanni River Outfitters – Mike and Dixie Hammett – Pink Mountain, B. C.
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South Paw Outfitters - Rene Semple – Sangudo, Alberta
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Stone Mountain Safaris – Leif and Kellie Olsen – Toad River, B.C.
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Sunset Country Outfitters – Roger Nesbitt – Dryden, Ontario
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Sure Thing – Dave Hiltz – Isle Au Haut, Maine
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Table Mountain Outfitters – Scott & Angie Denny – Cheyenne, Wyoming
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The Drug Store - Wes Nunneley – Alpena, Michigan
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The Gold Corner – Sam Froggett – Alpena, Michigan
- The 19th Hole Restaurant – Susan Tuohy & Bill Peterson – Alpena, Michigan
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Thunder Bay Resort – Jack Mathias – Hillman, Michigan
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Tierra Encantada Outfitters – Roger and Jude Gabaldon – San Antonia, New Mexico
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Trophy West Guide-Outfitters – Brian Swift & Glenn Venus – Campbell River, B. C.
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Trout Scout Charters - Capt. Ed Retherford – Alpena, Michigan
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Tuff Ayers Outfitters – Tuff Ayers – Edmonton, Alberta
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Tweedsmuir Park Outfitters – Rob Cork - Quesnel, British Columbia
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Wayne Zaft Hunting Adventures – Wayne Zaft – Stony Plain, Alberta
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Webb Hammond Knives and Jewelry - Webb Hammond - Washington
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Weinkauf Plumbing and Heating – Weinkauf Bros.- Alpena, Michigan
- Maurice White – Thompsonville, Michigan
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Wildlife Management Partners – Randy Huffey – Waterville, Iowa
- Mike and Sue Wilmot – Spruce, Michigan
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Zulu Nyala Game Ranch– Trevor Shaw – South Africa
A SPECIAL NOTE TO OUR GUESTS:
We ask your kind support of the outfitters and businesses listed above. The only way we can
continue to fight for our collective right to hunt is with the generous support of these businesses
and individuals. The reality however, is that in order to be able to make contributions to
organizations like ours' these businesses need your support.
If you should happen to be the successful bidder for one of the trip items in our Live Auction, we
encourage you to attempt to find a buddy to accompany you on your trip. Additionally, we urge
you to consider the possibility of upgrading your trip to include additional animals and/or days.
Our Auction sponsors are wearing name badges this evening. Should you stop to talk with one at
their booth; be seated at a table were a Sponsor is also seated; or just happen to pass one on
your way to get a drink – please stop for just a moment and thank them for their donation to our
Chapter.
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