Eastern Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation
Hunting
Young’s Credit on Life-Size Sheep Mount
Master taxidermist and artist Tim Young, owner of Young’s Wildlife has donated a $2,000.00 credit towards a life size sheep mount. Tim feels that nature is a precious gift and that it is his responsibility as an artist to recreate the beautiful animals in his work. Tim has competed in many State, Regional, National and World Championship levels. He has won numerous blue ribbons and many special awards. Young’s Wildlife donation includes standard base and habitat. This donation must be redeemed by December 31, 2015. Be sure to thank Tim and Jennifer for this 100% donation. Fully Donated by: Tim and Jennifer Young, Young’s Wildlife 2896 Basford Rd. Frederick, MD 21703 Phone: (301) 874-2800 Phone: (301) 639-1110 E-Mail: info@youngswildlife.com Website: www.youngswildlife.com Value: $2,000.00
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Huskemaw Blue Diamond Scope
This Huskemaw 5-20 x 50 Rifle Scope, fully donated by John Porter, is the most advanced Ballistic Compensating rifle scope available. With technical advancements like the patented True BC, the Rapid Field Ballistic Compensator and the simple yet powerful wind compensating reticle (US Patent 8365455), the 30mm main tube, 50mm objective lens, and side focus parallax correction dial make the 5-20 LR scope an outstanding choice for both varmint hunters and target shooters. It also includes special features for the big game hunter. The ballistic compensation technology is the first to accurately determine the drag model and ballistic coefficient (BC) for your bullet in your system. The 5-20 is the first rifle scope built specifically to take advantage of a long range hunting situation. The Huskemaw rifle scopes come with a lifetime warranty and the heavy duty construction tubes are waterproof and shockproof. Huskemaw rifle scopes are designed and built by hunters for hunters. John is also adding a full mount installation of this scope to his donation. Thank you for this 100% donation. Fully Donated by: John Porter, Huskemaw Scopes/The Best of the West 115 W. Yellowstone Ave. Cody, WY. 82414 Phone: (307) 587-2787 Fax: (307)587-5438 Email: john@thebestofthewest.com Website: www.thebestofthewest.com Value: $2,050.00
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Eastern Chapter Advertising Package
Here is a real opportunity that you do not want to miss. This live auction winner will include a full page color ad in each of the following chapter publications: Spring 2014 Newsletter, Fall 2014 Newsletter and the Convention (EXPO) 2015 auction program. To add even more value to this auction, you can pick your choice of location for ad placement. You must identify location of ad placement at time of purchase. As our Eastern Chapter continues to grow this is a great opportunity to target a large and selective audience. Thank you for this 100% donation. Fully Donated by: Eastern Chapter Wild Sheep Foundation 315 A Carol Lynn Drive Willow Street, PA 17584 Phone: (717)-435-8023 Fax: (717)-435-8026 E-Mail: info@ecfnaws.org Website: www.fnaws.org Value: $500.00
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Dallen Lambson Whitetail Original-“Where Sleeping Deer Lie”
Dallen's artwork can be found all over the country. They may be scratched into junior high school desks, carved into several quaking aspens around Idaho, or found internationally in various retail stores including Cabela's, BassPro, and Sportsman's Warehouse. This donation is a framed original oil painting on an 18” x 24” canvas. The painting depicts a large whitetail bedded in a wooded area, just inside the large cornfield. The farmer’s tractor is parked only a few yards away. Presumably he parked his tractor there while he went hunting this large buck that has been hanging out in his fields all summer. This is a great piece that is sure to attract attention when others see it on your wall. Donated by: Dallen Lambson, Lambson Wildlife Art 1242 E. Alameda Rd Pocatello, Id. 83201 Phone: (208) 234-2422 E-Mail: dallen@lambsonart.com Website: www.lambsonart.com Value: $1,700.00
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Custom Design 14K Gold 18” Necklace
This 18 inch ladies 14K gold necklace made of cable chain has been specially made for our fundraiser by Noreen Shenk. The necklace has a center design made of 5.65 carat total weight in black diamonds. Shenk’s Fine Jewelry is a small locally owned company that offers custom jewelry and other fine specialty jewelry pieces. Owner Noreen Shenk has been a personal jeweler for over 27 years and is a gemologist graduate. She specializes in educating clients on how to buy diamonds at the highest quality at the best price. Be sure to stop by their booth and see the many fine pieces they have to offer. This necklace is a one of a kind custom design by Noreen. Thank you, Noreen, for this generous 100% donation.
Fully Donated by:
Noreen Shenk, Shenk’s Fine Jewelry
2610 Rexwood Drive
Glen Rock, PA 17327
Phone: (717) 487-0958
E-Mail: noreen67@me.com
Website: www.shenksfinejewelry.com
Value: $1,800.00
Hunting
*NEW LOT ADDITION* Maine Black Bear Referendum Hunt
This Black Bear hunt in Maine with Turnpike Ridge Outfitters has been fully donated. This is a hunt over bait and includes 6 days of hunting, 7 nights lodging and full accommodations with 3 meals a day. You will be fully guided with full access to the North Woods. All skinning and meat preparation is included as well.
High bidder is responsible for Maine hunting license of $188.00. Additional hunters are welcome at $1700.00 per hunter. The hunt should be taken in the fall of 2014. Call outfitter for available dates. All proceeds from the sale of this hunt will go directly to the Maine Bear referendum. Anyone that was at the program last evening heard the importance of the Hunting Defense programs. Please help the cause with this donation.
Donated by:
Don Helstrom, Turnpike Ridge Outfitters
Midway, ME. 04460
Phone: (207) 746-5860
Email: info@turnpikeridgeoutfitters.com
Hunting
Life Membership to Wild Sheep Foundation
With this donation you can enjoy the benefits of a Lifetime membership to the Wild Sheep Foundation. Life membership advantages include receiving a lifetime subscription to Wild Sheep magazine which is printed quarterly. You will also become eligible for hunt drawings during their annual convention. Thank you for this 100% donation.
Fully Donated by:
Gray Thornton, Wild Sheep Foundation
720 Allen Avenue
Cody, WY 82414
Phone: (307) 527-6261
Fax: (307) 527-7117
E-Mail: info@wildsheepfoundation.org
Website: www.wildsheepfoundation.0rg
Value: $1,000.00
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Clymer’s Complete Custom Rifle
Barry, Angie and Chadd Clymer, offer for auction a complete custom hunting rifle, made to the specifications of the high bidder, using Clymers ultra precision components. You will have the choice of bead blasted 415 stainless or blued 4140 chrome moly. You will have your choice of color on the Kevlar/carbon composite stock from their color chart. It will also be your choice of Barrel length and diameter, LOP and many other features. Options of caliber will are: 243WIN, 308WIN, 270WIN, 30-06SPR, 25-06REM, 264WIN MAG, 7mm REM MAG, 300WIN MAG and 338WIN MAG. Clymers specialize in all the WSM calibers including 270WSM, 7mmWSM, 300WSM and the potent 325WSM. Actions are made from a pine tree casting, ultra precision machined and hand diamond lapped. The barrel is a Montana barrel, button formed which is also hand diamond lapped and squared for extreme accuracy. The rifle will be topped off with a Pentax 4-12x40 Precision Plex scope with range capabilities out to 600 yards. Weight of this custom made rifle is approx. 6 lbs. Another option offered is a 375 H&H African with a 22”-24” barrel w/muzzle brake, set in a fine Kevlar/Carbon composite stock with your choice of color from Clymer’s color chart. Clymer’s will discuss any other caliber rifle BEFORE the auction. Any of the above rifles take 6-8 months to build. Donated by: Barry, Angie & Chadd Clymer, Clymer’s Ultra Desert Rifles, LLC 1045 NW End Blvd. #326 Quakertown, Pa. 18951 Phone: (215) 538-2816 Fax: (215) 538-2816 *51 E-Mail: clymersultra@hotmail.com Website: www.clymersultra.com Value: $4,050.00
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Dan Christ “Brooks Range Flare”
Dan Christ “Brooks Range Flare”
Dan Christ Gallery has donated a new release painting titled “Brooks Range Flare.” The painting, 18 inches by 30 inches, captures the experience of a hunter friend who provided the photo of his trophy on the location of his successful hunt. The painting also depicts the action that the hunter witnessed while on the hunt. Thank you for this 100% donation.
Fully Donated by:
Dan Christ Gallery
23 Spitzenberg Lane
Kempton, PA. 19529
Phone: 610-756-6342
Website: www.danchristgallery.com
Value: $275.00
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Mink Parka w/Hood
Established in 1969, Muscalus Furs have been a leader in the fur fashion industry. Considered the largest full service retailer in Central Pennsylvania, they continue their fine tradition of quality furs with fashions by designers around the world. They have supported the Eastern Chapter for many years with their generous donations. Be sure to stop by their booth and thank Ron for his loyal support. This piece is a beautiful black sheared mink parka and hood with reversible taffeta. Sizes available in small thru extra large. Donated by: Ron Cohle, Muscalus Furs 4669 Jonestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17109 Phone: (717) 545-9878 Fax: (717) 540-5308 E-Mail: muscalusfurs@comcast.com Website: www.muscalusfurs.com Value: $2,895.00
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KYRGYZSTAN MARCO POLO HUNT
Asian Mountain Hunting offers a unique and adventurous mountain hunting experience in Kyrgyzstan! You will have the opportunity to harvest one of most incredible mountain sheep in the world, the majestic Marco Polo. This is actually the Hume Argali, a subspecies of the Marco Polo sheep. Typical sizes for Marco Polo Rams are 44”-52”. This hunt is about 8 days long and is to be taken either November 2014 or January or February 2015. The hunt cannot be transferred to another year unless arrangements are made prior to bidding. All Kyrgyzstan hunting licenses and fees are included; however camp staff gratuities are additional. A non-hunter is welcome at a cost of approximately $2,500.00. The winning bidder will have their name submitted to the USFWS for the CITES import permit. The U.S. CITES application costs $100 and is due May 1, 2014. Pre-hunt Hotel accommodations in Bishkek will be needed ($100-200/night). Most of the hunting areas have a heated house or cabin and if spiking out, the hunter will use backpack style tents. Hunting elevations range from 10,000-13,000ft. Temperatures are typically below freezing and sometimes below zero. There is extensive horseback riding required on this hunt and hunter needs to be proficient at shooting 300-500 yards. A Mid-Asian Ibex can be added to this hunt for an additional $5,500.00. The trophy(s) can be taken home as checked luggage or you can have them shipped DHL or Fed Ex, and cleared, using a Wildlife broker. This is a very demanding hunt: physical fitness will help with hunter success and enjoyment. If hunter desires to have a Western/English speaking guide, it can be arranged for an additional price. Donated by: Bryan Martin, Asian Mountain Outfitters PO Box 518 Craig, Co. 81626 Phone: (250) 317-5525 Alt Phone: (970) 629-5086 Fax: (970) 712-5446 E-Mail: bryankmartin@gmail.com Website: www.asianmountainoutfitters.com VALUE: $28,500.00
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Custom Made Cigar Humidor
Heritage Pewter has been a great supporter of ECWSF and has been very gracious in providing us with a custom made cigar humidor. This beautiful piece is lined with Spanish cedar and has the capacity to hold 150 cigars. The humidor is beautifully adorned with decorative pewter medallions depicting wild sheep and the magnificent Chadwick Ram. In addition, Heritage Pewter has provided an ash tray embellished with pewter medallions and a combo torch lighter/cutter adorned with pewter accent pieces. This is a beautiful hand crafted one-of-a-kind humidor for the cigar aficionado! Thank you for your 100% donation. Fully Donated by: Scott Ballor, Heritage Metal Works, Inc. 330 E. Comstock Dr. Chandler, AZ 85225 Phone: (480) 834- 9144 Fax: (480) 834-5920 Value: Priceless
Eastern Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation
Hunting
Taxidermy Certificate for Life Size Sheep, Goat or Bear Mount
Dan Martin, Owner and Master Taxidermist of Reflections of the Wild has donated a certificate for taxidermy services for a life-size sheep, goat, or bear mount, including custom habitat and hardwood base. This certificate may also be used for any African/Asian/or South Pacific animal of equal value. Being an avid hunter himself, Dan understands the enormous time and investment that goes into harvesting that once in a lifetime trophy. You can rest assured that your trophy is in good hands with only 2 highly trained Master Taxidermists on staff who strive to take taxidermy to the next level by recreating anatomy, gesture, expression and natural habitat. Donation cannot be used on taxidermy services contracted prior to purchase. Thank you for this 100% donation. Fully Donated by: Dan & Missy Martin, Reflections of the Wild 1034 Pysell Crosscut Rd Oakland, MD 21550 Phone: (301) 334-8734 Email: dmmartin75@comcast.net Website: www.reflectionstaxidermystudio.com Value $4,950.00
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Bronze Sculpture – “Spirit of America”
Masterpiece Investments Charitable Division is proud to present a masterpiece of renowned and prolific artist, Lorenzo Ghiglieri. This piece, titled “Spirit of America” is a 29” x 14” x 11” limited edition of 475. “Spirit of America” is dedicated to the many who represent our great nation both here and abroad; to the will to survive, to the belief in humanity, to the drive to act honorably, and the desire to make the world a better place….the defining SPIRIT OF AMERICA. A world class master sculptor, Lorenzo follows his family’s tradition of quality and excellence through visual arts. Born to a family of exceptional artists, he began designing and creating master works of art at age eleven. His sculptures have been presented to numerous world leaders. He sculpted the “Official American Bald Eagle” on display at the White House. His moving sculptures range in theme from historical to wildlife to patriotic. Donated by: Angie Zook, Masterpiece Investments Charitable Division Phone: (503) 685-9878 Website: www.mpicharitable.com Value: $27,000.00
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British Columbia Shiras Moose Hunt
This Shiras Moose hunt donated by Ashnola Guide Outfitter will take place in Southern British Columbia in the beautiful Cascade Mountains. This is a seven day 1:1 hunt for one hunter to take place between October 1st 2014 and November 30th 2014. The cost of extra hunters is $16,000.00 each and non-hunters are welcome for $300.00 each. This hunt will be conducted by truck, horse or snowmobile and field/ trophy prep is included. Current license and species tag is required and $200.00 NRHPF per hunter is not included. Outfitter boasts 90% success rate. The arrival and departure point for this hunt is Penticton, British Columbia and accommodations are included. It is hunter’s choice of caliber to be used and a weapons permit is required. The proceeds from this hunt will be used to facilitate a sheep transplant that is being planned for Spring 2015. Contact Darrell Schneider at the show for more details. Donated by: Darrell Schneider, Ashnola Guide Outfitter Box 1529 Princeton, BC VOX 1W0 Phone: 250-292-8779 E-Mail: ashnolaoutfitters@nethop.net Website: www.ashnolaguideoutfitter.com Value: $ 16,000.00
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Desert Sheep Permit on Biosphere Reserve
The Wild Sheep Foundation has once again authorized our Chapter to auction five Desert Bighorn Sheep permits for the 2014/15 hunting season. Eastern Chapter has been given the opportunity to auction one of these permits. Since this program began in 1998, all but one hunter has harvested their sheep on this hunt. The highest winning auction bidder will have first choice of hunt dates. This hunt is a fully outfitted 10-day package for one hunter and one non hunter. Accommodations include comfortable cabins within the Biosphere Reserve with a main dining hall and superb Mexican cuisine. Spike camps are also utilized to ensure a classic Desert Sheep hunting experience. Additional non-hunters may accompany for $100/day/person. You will be met at the Loreto, B.C.S. airport and accompanied throughout your hunt and stay by your English speaking host, and Ejido Bonfil hunting program President, Cosme Leonel “Leon” Valdez. Leon will also assist you with necessary firearm, CITES and export permits for a seamless adventure. The hunt will take place in the UMA Ejido Alfredo V. Bonfil, located inside the El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, in Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Donated by:
Gray Thornton, Wild Sheep Foundation
720 Allen Avenue
Cody, WY. 82414
Phone: (307) 527-6261
Fax: (307) 527-7117
E-Mail: knieters@wildsheepfoundation.org
Website: www.wildsheepfoundation.org
Value: ????
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Wyoming Governor’s Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission & Department, the Wyoming Governor's Big Game License Coalition, and the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation are pleased to provide the Eastern Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation with a 2014 Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep License for auction. The 2014 Wyoming Governor's Bighorn Sheep License is valid in any open hunt area having more than eight licenses issued. The number of licenses issued per hunt area may change from year to year. Seasons and license numbers for Fall 2014 will be finalized in April 2014. In 2013, this license was valid in seven hunt areas: #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8/23. These hunt areas account for over 80% of Wyoming's annual Rocky Mountain sheep harvest. For further information, please contact Doug McWhirter or Kevin Hurley, WY Wild Sheep Foundation. Donated By: Wyoming Game & Fish Department 5400 Bishop Boulevard Cheyenne, WY 82006 Contact: Doug McWhirter (WGFD) Phone: (307) 527-7125 Email: Doug.McWhirter@wyo.gov Kevin Hurley (WY-WSF) Phone: (307) 578-8613 Email: khurley@wyomingwildsheep.org Value: $$$$