The Sheep Show!
Hunting
SUMMIT LIFE MEMBERSHIP #1 WITH VOGT SILVERSMITHS BELT BUCKLE
SUMMIT LIFE MEMBERSHIP #1 WITH VOGT
SILVERSMITHS BELT BUCKLE
Donation: Life Members make up the very core of the Wild Sheep Foundation. Your unwavering support has enabled WSF to continue to focus and fund mission programs through the best, as well as the worst, of times. WSF salutes our Life Members – we are indebted to you all!
The Summit Life Membership takes that exceptional commitment and support to an even higher level…the summit. Life Member and Summit Life Member dues are directed to the WSF Life Member Fund to maintain a reserve to service all life members in perpetuity as well as fund annual Life Member conservation and education initiatives. Support and fuel your passion. Join or upgrade your current Life Membership to
Summit Life Member #1 with the purchase of this item.
You will receive a Summit Life Member #1 plaque, a stunning silver VOGT Summit Life Member #1 buckle as well as your choice of a Sitka jacket or vest, Filson vest or Barbour vest noting your Summit Life Member #1. Most importantly the you will have the satisfaction of knowing you are funding the mission and purpose of the Wild Sheep Foundation.
Hunting
DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
EL VIZCAINO BIOSPHERE RESERVE,
BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO
Gray Thornton, WSF President/CEO
Wild Sheep Foundation
720 Allen Avenue, Cody, WY 82414
Phone: 307.527.6261
The Wild Sheep Foundation has once again been authorized to auction bighorn sheep permits for the 2015/16 hunting season. 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 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.
WSF References: A.C. Smid, Marc Mondavi, Frank Miles, Jan Varner, Robert Rice, Ron Jenkins, Rod Bennett and many others!
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Firearms, Gun
BERETTA 686 SILVER PIGEON I 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH 3" CHAMBER AND 28" BARRELS
BERETTA 686 SILVER PIGEON I 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH 3" CHAMBER AND 28" BARRELS
(100% Fully Donated)
SFC Greg Stube (RET)
Donation: Sgt. 1st Class Gregory A. Stube from Covington, Tennessee wants to give back to the Wild Sheep Foundation and donated this beautiful Beretta 686 Silver I 20 Gauge Shotgun. Greg was very seriously wounded during Operation Medusa in Afghanistan, September 2006. As his fighting vehicle moved up a hill, it was hit by an IED - seriously wounding Stube. Today, Greg joins WSF in our mission and purpose of “Putting and Keeping Sheep on the Mountain” by donating this Beretta Shotgun. Greg will personally sign this firearm.
Jewelry
VIOLET BLUE TANZANITE & DIAMOND NECKLACE
VIOLET BLUE TANZANITE & DIAMOND NECKLACE
(Set in 14 karat gold surrounded by 1.5 carats of white diamonds)
Baranof Jewelers
Tony Hernandez
Phone: 435.658.3877
E: baranofjewelers@msn.com
Booth #613, 712
Donation: Natural violet blue Tanzanite and diamond pendent. Tanzanite is 6 carat set in 14 karat white gold surrounded by 1.5 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. Tanzanite is the world’s second rarest precious gem and will soon be mined out completely.
Value: $19,800.
Hunting
TAOS PUEBLO ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
TAOS PUEBLO ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
Taos Pueblo Division of Natural Resources
Contact:
Michael A. Martinez, Hunt Coordinator
P.O. Box 1846, Taos, NM 87571
Phone: 575.779.4554
Email: hunting@taospueblo.com
Booth #869, 871
Taos Pueblo Division of Natural Resources is pleased to demonstrate its commitment to mountain sheep restoration and conservation by partnering with the Wild Sheep Foundation for the auction of two Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep permits. Proceeds from these permits will be used to aid TPDNR in its mission to manage wild sheep populations on Taos Pueblo and to ensure the availability of these resources for future generations. Taos Pueblo is actively involved in the management of 2 distinct populations of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in the Wheeler Peak Wilderness and the Rio Grande Gorge. The successful bidder may hunt any bighorn ram on “Tract C” of Taos Pueblo during the 2015 hunting season (excluding October 27th – November 5th). Highest bidder will receive priority on hunt dates. 24 rams have been harvested on Taos Pueblo, resulting in an average Boone & Crockett score of over 184. The official state record was harvested at Taos Pueblo by Neal Ainsworth in 2005 scoring 198 4/8. During the 2014 season, Steven Whisler and Thad Steele harvested rams scoring 183 and 190 respectively. Taos Pueblo will provide: airport pickup (Taos, Albuquerque, or Santa Fe), scouting, room and board, cook, horse and tack, a generous hunting season, and an option to bring 1 companion on the hunt at no extra charge. Taos Pueblo has also specified Frontier Outfitting as the licensed outfitter for this hunt. Frontier Outfitting will provide scouting, guide service, and game care. All negotiations for guide services shall be made with Frontier Outfitting. Contact GT Nunn at (505) 350-9775, (505) 864-9392. This permit is valid during the 2015 season. All hunters must comply with the rules and regulations in the Taos Pueblo Game and Fish Code.
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Art
BRONZE SCULPTURE - “FINE LINES”
BRONZE SCULPTURE - “FINE LINES”
Rick Taylor, Sculptor
Phone: 250.353.7735
E: wildworld@netidea.com
W: ricktaylor.com
Donation: In 2013 Jim Lines shot a monster Stone’s sheep in NE British Columbia, home of the world record “Chadwick Ram”. With over 16" bases, this ram had great genetics and scored over 184 B&C. He commissioned Rick to create a bronze to match his life mount and with this story, the title for the piece came to be! This beautiful bronze is #2/48. Value: $3,250.
Hunts - Mountain Goat
10-DAY MOUNTAIN GOAT HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER
10-DAY MOUNTAIN GOAT HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER
(100% Fully Donated)
Terminus Mountain Outfitters
Dale & Sandra Drinkall
Phone: 602.761.0775
E: terminusmountain@gmail.com
W: www.terminusmountain.com
Booth #334
Donation: Enjoy a spectacular 10-day hunt for mountain goat with Terminus Mountain Outfitters. Included in this hunt is the trophy fee for one mountain goat.
Dates: Schedule hunting dates with Outfitter for 2015
or 2016.
Additional hunters: Welcome for $10,500 each.
Amenities included: Included in this hunt is the trophy fee for one mountain goat.
Accommodations: Everything required for a successful hunt is supplied, including guide, horses, equipment and tents.
Special note: Terminus Mountain Outfitters covers over 6,000 square miles, and offers opportunities to hunt in both the famous Toad River and Kechika River Drainages of the northern Rockies. Dale and Sandra, 2014 Golata Award winners, along with their daughters who are actively involved, have been in the business for over 30 years. They live in the hunting area year round and offer some of northern B.C.’s finest hunting experiences. They have a large population of mountain goats and one can expect billy’s horns measuring anywhere from 8-10 inches. Their goat hunts have produced a near 100% success rate over the past 30 years. If you are interested in upgrading this hunt to add moose or caribou it is $6,500 which will make this a 14 day hunt. Terminus Mountain Outfitters has supported many organizations with many donations throughout the years. Dale is a strong advocate for hunting conservation and has been at the head of several wildlife enhancement programs. Thank you Dale & Sandra for your continued support!
Value: $10,500.
Hunting
ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
Arizona Game and Fish Department
Game Branch
5000 West Carefree Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85086
Contact: Amber Munig
623. 236.7355
Booth #809, 811
Arizona is the premier state for Mexicana desert sheep and quality rams. Arizona produces an astonishing number of outstanding trophies; come by our booth to view video of rams still on the mountain. On average more than a dozen make the B&C book every year with several scoring better than 180". The 2013 season was another great year for Mexicana sheep hunters in Arizona with 25 rams scoring more than 168", 20 of those greater than 170". Six of these majestic rams scored over 180". Predictions for the 2014 and 2015 seasons are every bit as bright, with rumors of some big old rams still evading hunters. There is no finer opportunity than Arizona for taking an exceptional Mexicana desert sheep. Last year, Chris Dianda, the 2013 Arizona Auction Tag buyer, took a beautiful 9 year old ram in August with an SCI score of 184".
Arizona’s desert sheep country is some of the most picturesque in the West, and an excellent back drop for the desert bighorn sheep hunt of your life. Bighorn sheep are managed very conservatively in Arizona. The winning bidder for this tag will have 365 days to pursue a desert bighorn sheep in Arizona’s best Mexicana sheep units. The units open for this hunt include: 16B, 22 South, 24B, 28 (south of US Hwy 70), 31, 32, 37A, 37B, 39, 40A, 40B, 41, 42, 43A, 43B, 44A, 44B, 45A, 45B, 45C (including the Kofa NWR), 46A, and 46B (including the Cabeza Prieta NWR) as described in Commission Order 29.
Proceeds from the sale of this tag are used to fund on-the-ground bighorn sheep projects like water developments, surveys, habitat enhancements, and highway mitigation research. No administrative expenses incurred by either the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society or the Wild Sheep Foundation come from this sale; it all goes on the mountain. To date, nearly $3,800,000 have been raised strictly for bighorn sheep management through this auction tag. Without the continued funding provided by these tag funds, Arizona’s bighorn sheep restoration program would be years behind its current success.
The Arizona Special Big Game License-Tag is valid for any desert bighorn sheep ram as prescribed in rule R12-4-120, for a 365-day season, August 15, 2015–August 14, 2016. Please contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department (azgfd.gov) or the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society (adbss.org) for more information.
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Art
“WYOMING BIGHORNS” ORIGINAL OIL BY GARY SWANSON
“WYOMING BIGHORNS” ORIGINAL OIL BY GARY SWANSON
(100% Fully Donated)
(Commissioned by the Late William “Bill” Poole and 100% donated by Ingrid Poole Williams)
Donation: Bill Poole hunted Wyoming Area #3 with the retired Cody country outfitter Don DeCastro and took a fine Wyoming bighorn. High in the North Fork near Swede Creek they glassed these nine stunning rams, which included Bill’s ram and his eight bachelor buddies. After the successful hunt DeCastro drew a pencil drawing of the scene and surroundings, which Gary used as reference to create this beautiful special commission for Bill and Ingrid. This beautiful 26”x40 Original Oil on Canvas is not just a one of a kind...it was made from two men that left a legacy. Gary Swanson a man with vision and talent that loved to step into the scene and put it on canvas...and William “Bill” Poole a man of passion for the hunt, so much so, he was the recipient of the Conklin Award in 2008 for his amazing life and many hunting adventures. Enjoy this beautiful painting and the memories that it was imagined for!
Hunting
WYOMING ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP LICENSE
WYOMING ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP LICENSE
Wyoming Game & Fish Department
5400 Bishop Boulevard , Cheyenne, WY 82006
Contact: Doug McWhirter
(WGFD) 307.527.7125
Doug.McWhirter@wyo.gov
Kevin Hurley, (WY-WSF)
307.578.8613
khurley@wyomingwildsheep.org
Booth #843
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 Wild Sheep Foundation with a 2015 Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep license for auction. The 2015 Wyoming Governor’s Bighorn Sheep License is valid in any open hunt area having more than 8 Type 1 ram licenses issued. The number of licenses issued per hunt area may change from year to year. Seasons and license numbers for fall 2015 will be finalized in April 2015. In 2014, this license was valid in seven hunt areas: #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8/23. These hunt areas account for over 85% of Wyoming’s annual Rocky Mountain sheep harvest. For further information, please contact Doug McWhirter, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, (307) 5277125 or Kevin Hurley, WY Wild Sheep Foundation (307) 578-8613.
Successful purchaser may hunt any open hunt area that qualifies in accordance with the above. The purchaser does not have to pick a specific hunt area and may hunt different hunt areas. The five-year waiting period between bighorn sheep licenses does not affect the ability to purchase a Governor’s bighorn sheep license, and purchasing this license is independent of applying for a bighorn sheep license through the draw system. The license fee ($122 for Resident, $2,266 for Non-Resident) is waived. Preference points are not affected by purchase of a WY Governor’s Bighorn Sheep License. 90% of the auction proceeds provide funding for Wyoming bighorn sheep projects via the Wyoming Governor’s Big Game License Coalition.
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Hunting
4-DAY UNIQUE EUROPEAN ALPINE IBEX (Up to 165 CIC Points) AND ALPINE CHAMOIS (Up to 100 CIC Points)
4-DAY UNIQUE EUROPEAN ALPINE IBEX (Up to 165 CIC Points) AND
ALPINE CHAMOIS (Up to 100 CIC Points) FOR 1 HUNTER IN SWITZERLAND
(Trophy fees & daily rates included)
Cazatur
Eduardo de Araoz
Phone: 011.34.91.442.3775
Fax: 011.34.91.442.8643
E: spain@cazatur.com
W: www.cazatur.com
Booth #424
WSF References: Corey Knowlton, John Brelsford, Rick Murphy, Butch Kuflak, Russ Young, Rick Guinn, Ray Young
Donation: Eduardo has exhibited for a long time with WSF, having donated many hunts in Spain. This year he presents us with an outstanding European hunt in Switzerland. Enjoy a 4-day hunt for a Gold CIC Alpine ibex (up to 165 points) and an Alpine chamois (up to 100 CIC points). Trophy fees included for specified size.
Dates: The hunt will take place during the month of October 2015, it cannot be postponed due to limited permits.
Additional hunter: Contact Eduardo for availability.
Additional non-hunter: Contact Eduardo for availability.
Location: The hunter needs only to get to Geneva, Switzerland and from there they will be escorted by a Cazatur representative during the whole hunt, (cost US $ 2,000.00), and transferred to a hotel near the designated area. From there they will be picked up daily and taken by 4 x 4 into the mountains where the hunt will be conducted on foot.
Amenities Included: 4-day hunt for an Alpine ibex up to 80 cm average horns length plus an Alpine chamois up to 100 CIC points, accommodations & meals during the hunt, hunting permits for both species, guide and interpreter for the entire program and field preparations of trophies.
Amenities Not Included: Flights, hotels before and after the hunt, rifle rent, taxidermy work and shipment of trophies, personal expenses and gratuities. The hunter is welcome to upgrade with any of the species available in Europe, such as Balkan chamois, Carpathian chamois, Tatra chamois, Chartreuse chamois, European mouflon sheep as well as any of the species in Spain, such as Spanish ibex, Pyrenean & Cantabrian chamois, Iberian mouflon sheep, Barbary sheep, Red and Fallow deer or Roe deer.
Accommodations: Our clients stay at the nicest hotels close to the hunting areas and stop at the finest restaurants. Sightseeing and special touring program is included for the non-hunting companion during the hunt. Food and drinks, as well as transportation and a personal guide is included during the length of the hunt.
Special note: Cazatur, the pioneer outfitting and safari consultant in Spain, was founded in 1977 and purchased by Eduardo de Araoz in 1987. Eduardo’s guiding experience and his international contacts have helped propel his company to one of the top ones in Europe. Eduardo was chosen by WSF as the International Outfitter of the Year 2012, as well as SCI´s 2010 International Professional Hunter of the Year.
Value: $21,600.
Hunting
5-DAY TROPHY ARIZONA COUES/WHITETAIL DEER HUNT FOR 4 HUNTERS WITH DIAMOND OUTFITTERS OF ARIZONA
5-DAY TROPHY ARIZONA COUES/WHITETAIL DEER HUNT FOR 4 HUNTERS WITH
DIAMOND OUTFITTERS OF ARIZONA
Diamond Outfitters of Arizona
Dan and Terri Adler
Phone: 520-730-8147
E-mail: DiamondOutfitters@gmail.com
Website: www.AZDiamondOutfitters.com and
facebook.com/DiamondOutfitters
Booth #619
WSF References: Greg Stube, Wayne Farnsworth Jr., Tim Aydt, Peter Spear, Wayne Varra, Darryl Williams, Mark Fear, Jeremy Page and Glen Pyne
Donation: 5-day trophy public and/or private land Coues deer hunt for 4 hunters in Arizona. (Any legal method of take).
Dates: Schedule with outfitter for Oct-Dec of 2015, 2016, 2017 or 2018.
Additional Hunters: Welcome at $6,000.
Non-Hunter: $200/day.
Accommodations: Heated canvas cabin tents or bunk house
Hunt Transportation: 4x4 and on foot.
Transportation: Hunters fly into Tucson, AZ and rent a car or coordinate with outfitter.
License: Outfitter will handle paperwork AZ license is $160 per hunter and deer tag is $245 per hunter.
Special Notes: Dan Adler was last years Wild Sheep Foundation opening night keynote speaker. Today he is a contributing author to Wild SheepTM magazine and this year’s seminar host for Coues deer hunting, elk hunting and Long Range Shooting and Ethics. Dan is the owner of Diamond Outfitters of Arizona and a pro-staffer for The Best of the West. Dan is a long time speaker, donor and friend of WSF. In Dan’s effort to help us “Put and Keep Sheep on the Mountain,” he has made his biggest ever donation to the Wild Sheep Foundation! Over the years, nearly 20 WSF members have hunted and harversted fantastic Coues deer with Diamond Outfitters. This hunt is for FOUR rifle hunters. This 5-day hunt can be taken in Oct-Dec of 2015, 2016, 2017 or even 2018! Over the past ten years Dan’s clients have harvested deer into the 110’s, 120’s and in December of 2013 one WSF member’s buck tipped the tape at 140 7/8--typical! This hunt is an ideal corporate retreat for your top employees or clients or even as a family hunting escape. Additional hunters can be added with an additional option to upgrade the hunt to 7 days. With prior coordination and a trespass fee, this hunt could be conducted on an 8,000 acre fair-chase private ranch! Contact outfitter for more information.
Value: $24,000.
The Sheep Show!
Hunting
TEXAS - DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
TEXAS - DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
Texas Parks & Wildlife
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, Texas 78744
Phone: 512-389-4800
Contact: Froylan Hernandez
Desert Bighorn Sheep Program Leader
432-837-0666 ext. 227
Froylan.Hernandez@tpwd.texas.gov
Mark Garrett
Trans-Pecos WMA Project Leader
Mark.Garrett@tpwd.texas.gov
432-364-2228 ext. 1
Booth #875
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proud to announce the donation of one desert bighorn sheep permit to the Wild Sheep Foundation for auction to the highest bidder at the 2015 WSF Sheep Show in Reno, Nevada.
Restoration of desert bighorn sheep in Texas has been an ongoing project since the 1950s. Through the cooperative efforts of the Wild Sheep Foundation, Texas Bighorn Sheep Society, private landowners and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, we have successfully restored desert bighorns in Texas to the population levels of the late 1800s.
The permit provides the opportunity for one lucky winner to hunt for one desert bighorn ram in the beautiful mountains of West Texas on one of the following State of Texas Wildlife Management Areas: Elephant Mountain, Sierra Diablo, or Black Gap. Based on recent increases in bighorn and permit numbers in Texas, the hunt will most likely occur between 1 September 2015 and 31 July 2016. The hunt will be for 10 days or until a ram is taken, whichever comes first. TPWD will provide lodging, meals, on-site transportation and guide services.
The hunter is required to possess a valid Texas hunting license (approximately $315 for a non-resident). Proceeds from the sale of this permit will go to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Desert Bighorn Sheep Program and used exclusively for desert bighorn restoration and management in Texas. Proceeds from past hunts have paid for the restoration of desert bighorns into sheep habitat which has been void of bighorns for over 50 years. Your support is very much appreciated!
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Firearms, Gun
GUNWERKS LR 1000 SHOOTING SYSTEM
GUNWERKS LR 1000 SHOOTING SYSTEM
(100% Fully Donated)
Gunwerks
Phone: 307.762.3240
E: garrett@gunwerks.com
Booth #249, 251
Donation: Gunwerks is proud to support the conservation efforts of the Wild Sheep Foundation by continuing our tradition of donating a special long range shooting system. This year’s donation will feature a unique configuration of our legendary LR1000 rifle system in 7mm Remington Magnum. The new open port action design, and carbon fiber rifle stock reduce weight to make the climb, while the shorter 24 inch barrel is handy for the approach—we’ve been there! Like all of our shooting systems, the rifle is completely setup with the scope break-in, accuracy testing, and long range ballistic profiling required to make those tough mountain shots—out of the box!
Value: $9,100.
Clothing, Shoes & Accessories
NATURAL BROWN/PASTEL MINK JACKET
NATURAL BROWN/PASTEL MINK
JACKET
William Furs
William Asmar
Phone: 775.828.0995
Fax: 775.828.0994
E: williamfurs@charter.net
W: www.williamfurs.com
Booth #419, 421
Donation: William Furs has been in business since 1977. He features an unrivaled million-dollar collection of the softest, silkiest, most magnificent furs like this dress up or down, versatile, natural brown/pastel mink jacket. Wrap yourself in a fabulous fur today!
Value: $4,500.
Hunting
ALASKA CHUGACH DALL’S SHEEP PERMIT
ALASKA CHUGACH DALL’S SHEEP PERMIT
Alaska Department of Fish & Game
333 Raspberry Rd.
Juneau, AK 99802
907.267.2412
Tom Lohuis
thomas.lohuis@alaska.gov
Booth #820
Here is a spectacular opportunity for your 2015 sheep hunt. This special permit area now includes all of the drawing permit areas of the Chugach Mountains in Alaska Game Management Units 13D, 14A, and 14C. With this permit, you can hunt any of these units, including Metal and Friday Creeks, Tazlina Glacier, and even the ‘Ram Valley’ and ‘Falls Creek’ areas within Chugach State Park. All of these units have had very limited hunting pressure for the last several years. Much of the Chugach has been on limited draw for several years and permits are in high demand. Many hunters are reporting complete solitude on their hunts, a situation not experienced since the glory days of the 1960s and 1970s.
Imagine pursuing some of the largest Dall’s sheep rams in Alaska through glaciers, high cirques, and snowcapped peaks, while walking on generations-old sheep trails by yourself.
During the last few hunting seasons, at least three sheep were harvested from these areas of the Chugach that reached that magic combination of length and mass to put them over the 170” mark. Several others went into the mid to high 160’s. The guides and hardcore hunters that know this area well insist that even bigger ones made it through the hunting season and the Alaskan winter, and are still out there. This permit gives you the very real possibility to put a Dall’s ram into the record books. Finally, by purchasing this permit, you are supporting Alaska’s Dall sheep research program and making a critical contribution to sheep research and management in Alaska.
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Collectibles
ONE OF A KIND KNIFE CARRIED ON SEVERAL SPECIAL OPERATION AND MEDICAL MISSIONS IN AFGHANISTAN COMBINE
ONE OF A KIND KNIFE CARRIED ON SEVERAL SPECIAL OPERATION AND MEDICAL MISSIONS IN AFGHANISTAN COMBINED WITH AMERICAN FLAG FLOWN OVER CAMP LEATHERNECK
Wounded Warrior Outdoors
Ron Raboud
Fax: 407.877.9065
Email: ron@woundedwarrioroutdoors.com
Website: www.woundedwarrioroutdoors.com
Booth #823, 825
Donation: A one of a kind custom knife handmade by artist David Yellowhorse. This knife was carried by Special Operations and Medical Teams on the battlefields of Afghanistan in support of Wounded Warrior Outdoors and Wild Sheep Foundation from January 2014 until October 2014.
In addition the custom framed package will include an American Flag proudly flown over Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Flown in support of the Freedom preserved and protected by the service and sacrifice of our Nations warriors.
Donated by- Ron Raboud Wounded Warrior Outdoors and John Etten Heritage Collectables.
There’s a great American story that’s seldom told – a story of battle-scarred heroes that we’ve yet to meet. It’s a story of Wounded Warriors trying to find their place in the world and to feel “normal” again. This is a story about Americans we owe a debt of gratitude to.
Hunts - Mountain Goat
8-DAY MOUNTAIN GOAT HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER
8-DAY MOUNTAIN GOAT HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER
Freelance Outdoor Adventures
Lance & Nikki Kronberger
Phone: 907.864.0630
Fax: 907.864.0630
E: freelanceoa@mac.com
W:www.freelanceoutdooradventures.com
Booth #325, 327
Donation: Enjoy 8-days of hunting mountain goat with Outfitter Lance Kronberger. Trophy fee for the mountain goat is included. License and tags are not included. License of $85 and tag fee for mountain goat is $300. Don’t miss the opportunity for an extremely physical hunt in the beautiful Chugach Mountains of Alaska!
Dates: August 30 - September 7, 2015. This hunt cannot
be delayed.
Additional hunters: Welcome at an additional $10,000.
Additional non-hunters: Welcome for $4,000 per person.
Amenities included: Trophy fee for one mountain goat is included.
Amenities not-included: Tag fees for mountain goat is $300. License fee of $85.
Accommodations: Tent spike camp.
Special note: Mountain goat hunting in Alaska is truly a unique experience and this hunt is no exception! This hunt is an extremely physical hunt and goat hunters know that getting into shape is one of the keys for success. Lance Kronberger along with his wife Nikki and two children Stryder and Keelie, own and operate Freelance Outdoor Adventures. Their business was founded in 2003 after 10 years of guiding hunters and fishermen in Alaska, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon and Mexico. “There were many options but the good Lord led us to Alaska, where we have made our home. We are a Christian family, with a profound respect for the blessings we have received. Freelance Outdoor Adventures has been blessed in so many ways, and we would like the opportunity to share those blessings with others.” Come and join Lance and Nikki on a hunt of a lifetime!
Value: $10,000.
Hunting
CHIHUAHUA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
CHIHUAHUA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
Jose Antonio Vallina Laguera
Rancho la Guarida Ave. Pacheco 2105
Col. El Marmel
Chihuahua 31075 Mexico
011-52-614-420-0648 Phone
jvallinal@hotmail.com
www.laguaridaranch.com
There is something exciting happening in the world of desert bighorn sheep. Long known for its precious few numbers and for its equally precious hunting permits; desert bighorn sheep numbers have been slowly increasing and nowhere is this more true than in Chihuahua, Mexico. This year WSF will offer one tag for this population that was started with the genetics from Tiburon Island. Jose Antonio Vallina a businessman, conservationist, and hunter started Rancho La Guardia in 1982 where he built a beautiful lodge and started developing water sources for the native wildlife. In 2000, he was able to bring in the first desert bighorn sheep and additional sheep were transplanted in 2002 and 2003. Some were from Tiburon Island and some from other sources to increase generic diversity. Originally the sheep were placed in a 10,000 acre ranch that was partially high fenced. Rancho La Guardia has since added another 10,000 acres that are completely open creating a 20,000+ acre eco system for desert bighorn sheep. The lambing success has been exceptional due to the excellent habitat and genetics and now there is a herd of about 300 sheep, with about half of them being rams so hunters can expect to harvest rams in the 175 – 190 category. Desert bighorn sheep taken on Rancho La Guardia qualify for the Boone & Crockett Club Record Book as well as the B&C & WSF Awards Programs as free range, Fair Chase wild sheep. The permit is for November 2016 to March 2017 hunting season. After the hunter arrives in Chihuahua City, everything will be arranged for them in the very finest tradition of Mexican hospitality. The hunt is for 10 days and one companion can join the hunter at the bid price. Additional companions can be included at an additional charge. There are daily nonstop flights from Dallas and Houston into Chihuahua City or there is a landing strip on the property for direct flights into Rancho La Guardia. Experience the finest desert sheep hunt by purchasing this desert sheep hunt!
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Books
SPECIAL SPONSORS EDITION - CIC CAPRINAE ATLAS OF THE WORLD
SPECIAL SPONSORS EDITION - CIC CAPRINAE ATLAS OF THE WORLD
(100% Fully Donated)
Friends of WSF & Authors of Atlas - Gerhard Damm & Nicolas Franco
Donation: This exclusive leather bound Sponsors’ Edition of the Caprinae Atlas is one of only fifteen handcrafted and cased sets. Beautiful to behold and unique, it will be the center piece of any library and the purchaser will be in royal company! On September 19th the authors Gerhard Damm and Nicolas Franco, both Life Members of WSF, presented the #1 set to His Majesty, King Juan Carlos I of Spain at the Zarzuela Palace. His Majesty, who also wrote the Prologue to the Atlas, was extremely pleased with this “Magnificent Book”. The two-volume CIC Caprinae Atlas of the World describes 96 Caprinae phenotypes, contains 130 detailed, full color distribution maps and more than 1000 color photos from the wild and from collections of important museums in North America and Europe. The monumental work highlights the importance of science in connection with sustainable hunting and achieves the all-important conservation connection of field research, effective management, community involvement and sustainable hunting. Bodo Meier, a well-known German aquarellist, was specially commissioned to illustrate the dust covers of the standard edition of the CIC Caprinae Atlas of the World with a watercolor painting of a Pamir Argali group and a group of magnificent Kashmir markhor. The paintings are also lithographed as frontispieces in the Collectors’ and Sponsors’ edition of the Caprinae Atlas.
Value: $12,500
Hunting
10-DAY ALASKA-YUKON MOOSE FOR 1 HUNTER
10-DAY ALASKA-YUKON MOOSE FOR 1 HUNTER
(100 % Fully Donated)
Lazy J Bar O Outfitters
Mike & JoJo Colpo
Phone: 406.932.5687
E: lzj@mtintouch.net
W: www.lazyjbaro-outfitters.puzl.com
Booth #707, 709
WSF References: Kevin Hurley.
Donation: Hunt 10-days in beautiful Alaska for moose with outfitter Mike Colpo. This hunt is a 1 on 1 guided horseback hunt. License and tag not included. Days can be extended to add Dall’s sheep or grizzly.
Dates: September 9th - 18th or September 17th -26th, 2016.
Additional hunters: Welcome for $18,500
Additional non-hunters: Welcome for $750 per day.
Amenities not included: License fee of $400, tag fee of $85 and a special air charter fee of $1,000. Gratuities and personal expenditures also not included.
Location: Alaska Range
Accommodations: Wall tent camps with cots and wood stoves with 2-3 hunters per tent. Spike camps are a little rougher living, but they try to make it as comfortable as possible.
Special note: Lazy J Bar O Outfitters is proud to offer the finest in fair chase, high quality horseback hunting available for Alaskan big game. Experience the rugged beauty of the Alaska Range while hunting for moose. Mike has a good population of moose giving the hunter an excellent opportunity to take a great moose. The area has a 50" minimum or 4 brow tines; however Mike tries to keep the standards in the 55" plus range. Lately they have taken some great bulls measuring 60" to 70" and grossing over the 220" B&C mark. All great bulls in their own right! This is truly a high quality Alaskan hunt. Come and experience the back country with Master Guide, Mike Colpo and his top-notch guides.
Value: $18,500.
Hunting
OREGON BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
OREGON BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
3406 Cherry Avenue NE
Salem, OR 97303
Contact: Don Whittaker
503.947.6325
Booth #851
With five huntable Rocky Mountain bighorn herds and 32 California bighorn herds, the choices facing Oregon bighorn sheep hunters are tough: uplifted rock faces or deep river canyons; high alpine wilderness or high desert mountain ranges; jet boating America’s deepest river gorge, wrangling horses, or backpacking. However, with the perseverance sheep hunters are known for, the benefits can be spectacular. Oregon bighorn sheep hunters have taken 55 Rocky Mountain bighorns scoring over 180 with 13 of those over 190, and two scoring over 200 B&C. Hunters have taken an amazing 132 California bighorn sheep over 170: 36 of those are over 175, and 4 incredible California bighorn from Oregon have scored over 180.
Any individual interested in hunting bighorn sheep in Oregon can bid on the 2015 Oregon Special Bighorn Auction Tag, even those who have previously held an Oregon Bighorn Sheep tag. For a minimum bid price of $25,000, the successful bidder will have a 100-day season running from August 1 – November 22, 2015. This includes all Rocky Mountain and California bighorn hunts with authorized tags in 2015. A 2015 Oregon Hunting License (resident or nonresident) is included if the successful bidder does not already have a license.
All funds generated from the special bighorn auction tag are statutorily dedicated specifically for bighorn sheep management and research in Oregon. Ten percent of the purchase price is donated to WSF. The continued leveraging strength provided by this program has allowed the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife to develop one of the most successful bighorn restoration programs in the country and participate as a leader in research and management programs that ensure wild bighorn sheep will continue to be an integral part of our heritage.
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Hunting
UP TO 30 DAYS STONE’S SHEEP HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER IN THE YUKON
UP TO 30 DAYS STONE’S SHEEP HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER IN THE YUKON
(PROCEEDS OF THIS AUCTION ITEM WILL BE 100% DONATED TO THE TANNER SINCLAIR TRUST FUND)
Trophy Stone Outfitting Ltd.
Dean Sandulak
Phone: 204.745.8440
Fax: 204.745.1916
E: tso@yukonhunting.com
W: www.yukonhunting.com
Booth #351, 353
Donation: In memory of the late Tanner Sinclair, Dean Sandulak has donated a 30-day Stone’s sheep hunt to the Wild Sheep Foundation. Two WSF families and many WSF members have been devastated by the loss of one of our own, Tanner Sinclair. Personally guided by Brett Sinclair (Tanners father), and Bill Sandulak, (Dean's son).
Dates: Schedule dates with Dean.
Additional hunters: Welcome for $30,000
Additional non-hunters: $500 per day.
Location: Yukon Territory
Amenities not included: License fee of $300, taxes/misc. fees of approximately $300, and charter fee of $1,500. Hotel rooms prior to arrival and departure.
Accommodations: Trophy Stone Outfitting provides their guests with cabin accommodations at 20 different locations throughout the hunting area. Camps are clean and comfortable. All camps are located in prime hunting areas accessible by horseback, boat or floatplane only.
Special note: You will find that most of the rams in Trophy Stone Outfitting’s hunting area are very dark, as dark as any Stone’s sheep that you will find in British Columbia. The trophy rams in their area have been averaging 38 inches each season. Trophy Stone Outfitting tries to set a standard of harvesting only rams with the tip of at least one horn extending above the bridge of the nose. This requirement ensures that they consistently produce rams that are over a full curl, providing you with a top quality trophy.
Value: $30,000.
Art
UNIQUE CUSTOM GUN CABINET BY TYLER SAUNDERS
UNIQUE CUSTOM GUN CABINET BY TYLER SAUNDERS
The Best of the West
Phone: 307.587.2787
E: jim@huskemaw.com
W: www.thebestofthewest.net
Booths #451, 453
Donation: A unique custom gun cabinet built from solid cherry wood. Tyler has been building custom furniture for many years and when he went to work for The Best of the West he offered to build new trade show booths for them and their client’s. At a meeting with WSF, Jim Sessions suggested that building a custom gun cabinet would be a great item to auction at the Reno convention. The gun cabinet is approx. six feet wide and seven feet tall. It has the main gun cabinet with a carousel that holds eight guns and two side gun cabinet that hold five guns each. There are two hidden pull outs for pistol and ammo storage and six drawers in the base. The cabinet is made of cherry wood, finished in a rich light distressed dry brush lacquer finish. The drawers are dove-tailed with magnetic locks. The gun cabinet fronts are glass with very high end hinges and pulls. The gun cabinets have LED lights. The gun cabinet comes in four pieces for easy shipping and assembly. The pieces will have their own crate for direct
shipment to the auction winner’s home.
Value: $12,000.
The Sheep Show!
Hunting
STATE OF NEVADA NELSON DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP TAG
STATE OF NEVADA NELSON DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP TAG
State of Nevada
Department of Wildlife
4600 Kietzke Lane
Suite D135
Reno, NV 89512
Contact: Julie Meadows
775.688.1512
Booth# 879, 881, 883
Nevada has 314 mountain ranges, more than any other lower 48 state. This vast and rugged canvas known as the Great Basin is naturally suited to harbor wild sheep. Through the vision of wildlife biologists and passionate support from sportsmen, bighorn restoration
efforts have resulted in the statewide estimate of over 11,000 desert bighorn sheep! The 2015-2016 Nelson desert bighorn Heritage Tag is open to all desert bighorn hunt units (approximately 50 units) except for unit(s) where the 2014 heritage tag harvest occurred. The season dates for most units are July 1, 2015 through February 28, 2016 (4 units have restricted access, season date restrictions, and special requirements). The 2013 desert bighorn hunt season was a banner year with 247 rams harvested, 19 rams 170+ B&C from 7 different hunt areas, and the largest ram scoring 182 3/8. Standard tag eligibility provisions do not apply to this tag. Nevada’s bighorn restoration program is supported in large part by the auction of this Heritage desert bighorn tag. Stop by the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s booth to learn more.
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Firearms, Gun
CUSTOM HIGH COUNTRY RIFLE
CUSTOM HIGH COUNTRY RIFLE
Brown Precision
Mark Brown
Phone: 530.384.2506
E: mark@brownprecision.com
W: www.brownprecision.com
Booth #301, 303
Donation: The artisans at Brown Precision, Inc. will once again be building one of their super accurate, long range rifles for the 2015 WSF convention in Reno, Nevada. The Custom High Country Rifle is the flagship of Brown Precision’s line and has been for almost 50 years! This year’s rifle will feature the Remington 700 action, known for its extreme accuracy, and uncompromising strength, in the 7mm Rem Mag caliber. The 7mm Rem. Mag. caliber is best known for its superb accuracy and unparalleled energy at extremely long ranges. The action on this rifle will be fully blueprinted to meet the company’s exacting standards, and will feature a 26" Ultra Match Grade barrel. To ensure the highest degree of accuracy, the barrel will be cryogenically treated, and will be custom chambered with a custom target crown. The stock will be Brown Precision’s Fiberglass/Kevlar/Carbon Fiber in the classic styling, and will be custom ‘glass bedded’ with a fully free floated barrel. A 1" Pachmayr decelerator recoil pad will be installed with a 13 1/2" length of pull. A super durable Teflon metal finish will be applied to all metal surfaces to ensure the harshest environments never keep you from a successful hunt. The rifle will also feature 8x40 Magnum scope mount screws, speedlock firing pin spring and custom scope mounts by Talley Manufacturing for a Zeiss scope. To make sure your custom rifle arrives at your final destination without a scratch, a quality hard case has also been provided. In addition, Safari Arms, Ltd. will be supplying custom ammunition for this rifle. After discussing your specific needs with John LaSala, he will supply a sampling of his super accurate handloads. Once you have determined the best load for your needs, John will be happy to supply additional ammunition for a reasonable fee. Whether hunting Marco Polo in Tajikistan, ibex in Turkey, elusive chamois in Spain, or that 200” whitetail in your back yard, this super accurate, long range Brown Precision Custom High Country Rifle will be just what you have been looking for.
Value: $8,500.
Art
FOUR ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS
FOUR ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS
The Best of the West
Tyler Saunders
Phone: 541.280.3044
W: www.thebestofthewest.net
Booths #451, 453
Donation: Tyler Saunders has created these Four North American Wild Sheep (FNAWS) original oil paintings. Each original will be custom framed in cherry wood with matting. Tyler started painting at the age of 12. In the last 14 years he has become very serious about his work. He wanted to entertain the idea of a painting of the FNAWS. He then spent many hours searching for the photo references needed. He got in contact with several WSF members who supplied some amazing photos at no cost. Tyler will also be offering a limited edition of 50 prints of the FNAWS for sale. Each limited edition print will be framed in a custom cherry wood frame and printed on a very fine canvas. The original and print size is 24" X 32"
Value: $32,000.
Hunting
5-DAY AOUDAD SHEEP HUNT ON THE WILLIAMS RANCH IN TEXAS FOR 1 HUNTER
5-DAY AOUDAD SHEEP HUNT ON THE WILLIAMS RANCH IN TEXAS FOR 1 HUNTER
Rowdy McBride, Williams Ranch, PO Box 1761,
Alpine, TX 79831,
Phone: (432)837-2047, Cell: (432)553-4724,
Booth #548
WSF References: Roger Card, John Wilson, Jim Chase, Jimmy John Liautaud, Ben Gordon, Sam Richardson, Corey Knowlton
Donation: 5-day Aoudad hunt for 1 hunter. License/tags included in the hunt.
Dates: The hunt may be taken in 2015 or 2016.
Non-hunting companions: Welcome at the regular rate.
Location: West Texas.
Licenses: Included.
Accommodations: Included in the cabin on the ranch. Rest assured, Rowdy and a cook will make sure you are very comfortable.
Transportation: Hunter must rent a car to get to the hunting area. All other transportation included during the hunt.
Special note: Rowdy McBride was awarded the 2013 Frank Golata Outfitter of the Year Award. He outfits for free ranging Aoudad sheep on the Clayton Williams Ranch in West Texas. The ranch sits in some of the most picturesque West Texas mountain country imaginable. They have made a name for themselves with this unique hunting opportunity which they share with a limited number of hunters each year.
Rowdy stays booked up years in advance, so consider this is a very special opportunity to be able to get this hunt for 2015 or 2016.
Value: $6,250.
Hunting
BRITISH COLUMBIA SPECIAL MOUNTAIN SHEEP PERMIT
BRITISH COLUMBIA SPECIAL MOUNTAIN SHEEP PERMIT
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations
Fish and Wildlife Branch and the Habitat Conservation
Trust Foundation
P.O. Box 9391 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8W 9M8
Contact: Ian Hatter, Phone: 250.387.9792
Booth #833
This permit is a premier opportunity to hunt your choice of thinhorn sheep (Dall’s and Stone’s) or bighorn sheep (California and Rocky Mountain) in B.C. The permit will be valid on any Crown land or private land (with owner’s permission) that has a legal sheep hunting season for 2015. The permit will be valid during the regular hunting season. In addition, the successful bidder will have a special opportunity to hunt for bighorn sheep until December 20, approximately 1 month past the end of the latest hunting season for bighorns. If the species of choice is a thinhorn sheep, the permit will be valid for an additional period of 21-days prior to the opening of the
regular hunting season for thinhorn to March 31. There will only be one other person licensed to hunt sheep during these extended opportunities.
The permit is valid for any male sheep. The permit holder is required to purchase a sheep species license in order to hunt under the Special Permit. A sheep harvested under this permit is in addition to any applicable bag limit for sheep, however, the permit holder may only hold one uncancelled sheep
species license at one time. If the permit holder wants to hunt under the normal provincial hunting regulation, they may do so in the same region or a different region as the Special
Permit hunt.
The permit holder is required to use the services of a licensed guide-outfitter in the area in which they choose to hunt. Representatives of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia will be available at the Convention to assist and answer questions regarding this Permit.
Guiding fees are negotiated between the permit holder and the guide outfitter and are in addition to the bid price for the Special Permit. The Special Permit is non-transferable. In the event the permit holder does not, or cannot hunt, there is no refund of the bid price.
The permit continues to raise significant funds for sheep management and conservation in B.C. Funds will be deposited in the Special Sheep Account with the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund. Under the direction of a special stakeholder committee, 75% of those funds will be used for sheep related projects in the province, while the remaining 25% can be used for other wildlife enhancement projects.
For further information about this permit, please call either: Ian Hatter at (250) 387-9792, or Kelly Smith at (250) 387-9760.
Taxidermy
LIFE-SIZE WILD SHEEP MOUNT
LIFE-SIZE WILD SHEEP MOUNT
Dewey Wildlife Studio
Dawayne & Yvonne Dewey
Cody, WY
Phone: 307.587.4863
Fax: 307.587.9976
E: info@deweywildlife.com
W: www.deweywildlife.com
Booth #313, 315, 412, 414
WSF References: Gray Thornton, Kevin Hurley,
George Lawrence
Donation: Dewey Wildlife Studio is once again donating a life-size wild sheep mount to include appropriate natural habitat base.
Special note: Upgrades such as extreme pose/alterations, extensive custom habitat, and wood trim or pedestal base are available at additional cost to the purchaser. Dewey Wildlife Studio, LLC in Cody, Wyoming specializes in custom life-size mounts for species from all around the world, with emphasis on anatomic accuracy and quality artistic design and composition. Dawayne Dewey has won numerous taxidermy titles including National Champion at National Taxidermy Championship, and Best in the World-Master Division World Championship in both Life Size Mount and Live Sculpture categories at the World Taxidermy Competitions. In 2011, Dawayne won Master of Masters at the World Taxidermy Championship. Dawayne had the honor of judging Large Mammals at the 2013 World Taxidermy Championship.
Value: $6,000.
Hunting
COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP LICENSE
COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP LICENSE
Terry Meyers
President - RMBS
3136 Cross Canyon Lane
Grand Junction, CO 81504
970.640.6892
meyers.terry@gmail.com
Booth# 777, 779
The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society is proud to bring the 2015 Colorado Statewide Bighorn Sheep tag to the Wild Sheep Foundation Convention. There have been numerous rams taken in Colorado that qualify for Boone and Crockett as well as Pope and Young. In fact, since 2005 Colorado is second only to Montana in the U.S. in the number of B&C rams. The winner of this tag will have the opportunity to pursue a trophy ram for approximately a five-month time frame. The season start dates are unit and weapon specific and may open as early as August 1, 2015 but with the added benefit of a closing date of December 31, 2015. Most regular seasons close around the first week of October but the winner of this tag will be allowed to hunt during the rut and may be the only hunter in the field.
Guiding/Outfitting is not included with the purchase of this tag. This license is not valid for the harvest of a desert bighorn sheep and is not transferable to another person. If you are interested in this tag and want specific information on season dates, previous hunt photos, or other regulations, please visit us at Booths #777 and #779.
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Firearms, Gun
RUGER #1 INTERNATIONAL RIFLE IN .257 ROBERTS CALIBER WITH ENGRAVING BY BARON THECHNOLOGY TOPPED WIT
RUGER #1 INTERNATIONAL RIFLE IN .257 ROBERTS CALIBER WITH
ENGRAVING BY BARON THECHNOLOGY TOPPED WITH A ZEISS SCOPE
USA Shooting Team
Phone: 719.866.4880
Email: sara.daum@usashooting.org
Booth #841
Donation: This beautiful Ruger #1 rifle sets the standard for the American-made, single shot gun rifle. It is chambered in .257 Roberts and has a Mannlicher-style stock. The receiver is entirely engraved by the superlative artists at Baron Engraving and features a wild sheep theme, as well as the USA Shooting Team logo on the bottom panel. You do not want to miss the opportunity to buy this one of a kind rifle and support the USA Shooting Team!
Hunting
IDAHO BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT - INCLUDING HUNT AREA 11 HELLS CANYON
IDAHO BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
Contact: Jeff Gould
Wildlife Bureau Chief
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
PO Box 25
Boise, Idaho 83720
(208)287-2745
Booth #847
Idaho is pleased to offer the Idaho Bighorn Sheep Permit for 2015.
This permit is valid for use in all open bighorn sheep hunt areas statewide,
INCLUDING Hunt Area 11, Hells Canyon. Idaho is home to both Rocky Mountain and California bighorn sheep herds. For information about the Idaho Bighorn Sheep Permit, please contact the Idaho Department of Fish and Game at 208-334-3700, or contact Wildlife Staff Biologist, Hollie Miyasaki at 208-535-8016.
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Hunting
12-DAY DALL’S SHEEP/WOLF/ WOLVERINE HUNT IN THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES FOR 1 HUNTER & 1 NON-HUNTER
12-DAY DALL’S SHEEP/WOLF/ WOLVERINE HUNT IN THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES FOR 1 HUNTER AND 1 NON-HUNTER
Gana River Outfitters, Ltd.
Harold Grinde
Phone: 403.357.8414
E: ganariver@pentnet.net
W: www.ganariver.com
Booth #420
WSF References: Stan Wasserfall, Doug & Shelly Sayer, Nick Grujich, Charles Eddy, Bill Kelly
Donation: Enjoy a 12-day Dall’s sheep hunt for 1 hunter and 1 non-hunter with outstanding outfitter Harold Grinde. License and fees are not included.
Dates: July 28- August 8th, 2016. This hunt can be delayed. Contact Harold for later dates.
Additional hunters: Welcome for $22,500.
Location: MacKenzie Mountains, NWT.
Amenities not included: Species license fees of $100 each, government export fees of $400 per species, all flights, and hotels.
Additional fees: The purchaser will be responsible for the charter fee of $1,300 per person for the round trip charter flight between Norman Wells and base camp. Purchaser is also responsible for guide and camp staff gratuities.
Accommodations: The hunt starts and ends from the Palmer Lake base camp and includes a private cabin with power and hot showers. Hunting will be done from tent camps.
Special note: Winner of the 2012 Frank Golata “Outfitter of the Year” Award, Harold Grinde has been a longtime supporter of WSF and is happy to include a non-hunting companion. Plan on bringing a spouse or child and introduce them to the world of sheep hunting. The purchaser has the option of adding a caribou for just the $4,500 trophy fee.
Value: $27,500.
Firearms, Gun
GUNWERKS MOUNTAIN-X RIFLE “SHEEP SHAPE” EDITION WITH LONG RANGE UNIVERSITY SHOOTING SCHOOL
GUNWERKS MOUNTAIN-X RIFLE “SHEEP SHAPE” EDITION WITH LONG RANGE UNIVERSITY SHOOTING SCHOOL
Reel Wild Creative, LLC
Chad Hall
Phone: 818.568.6505
E: chad@reelwildcreative.com
W: www.reelwildcreative.com
Donation: Gunwerks Mountain-X long range package chambered in 6.5x284. This is a special edition rifle built for the new TV show “Sheep Shape”. This gun was built for Army Chief Warrant Officer Patrick Scrogin who was seriously injured during a tour of duty in Iraq when his helicopter crashed while supporting ground troops. The winning bidder will be invited to participate in the Gunwerks Long Range University shooting school with the cast of Sheep Shape Season 2. Proceeds will benefit Patrick’s quest to be the first amputee veteran to complete the FNAWS. The gun is engraved with the name “Outlaw13” which was Patrick’s pilot call name as well as the Sheep Shape logo.
Hunting
ALBERTA MINISTER’S SPECIAL BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
ALBERTA MINISTER’S SPECIAL BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
Martin Sharren
Executive VP
The Alberta Fish & Game Association
6924-104 Street
Edmonton, AB T6H 2L7
Phone: 780-437-2342
Fax: 780-438-6872
W www.afga.org
E: martin@afga.org
Booth #572
Alberta’s Provincial Mammal, the Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep is world re-knowned both for its size and the magnificent habitat that it occupies!
The successful bidder will be able to hunt one minimum 4/5 curl trophy sheep, in accordance with all provisions of the Wildlife Act and Wildlife Regulation*. This special license is valid during open hunting seasons in all locations having an open season to hunt sheep, including a special license trophy sheep draw season as identified in the 2015 Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations.
A minimum of 60% of funds generated by the auction have been contractually designated to be invested in projects for the long-term benefit of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep with the potential that all 100% can be invested.
Proudly managed by the Alberta Fish & Game Association… conserving Alberta’s Wildlife since 1908.
LICENSE CONDITIONS
The license holder is required to hire a licensed outfitter-guide and be accompanied by a designated guide or by a hunter host.
Before hunting, the license holder must notify the local Fish and Wildlife Division office of the license and tag number, intended hunting area within the WMU(s), and the dates when hunting will occur.
This license does not authorize hunting on Sundays in Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) where the Sunday hunting of big game is prohibited.(The WMU’s for this hunt are not affected by this condition)
This license does not authorize hunting in any location where hunting is prohibited (such as in a wildlife sanctuary, park,
cological reserve, or restricted area).
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
The Sheep Show!
Hunting
10-DAY TROPHY MOUNTAIN GOAT AND WOLF FOR 2 HUNTERS
10-DAY TROPHY MOUNTAIN GOAT AND WOLF FOR 2 HUNTERS
(SPECIAL PERMITS STIKINE RIVER CANYON PARK)
Little Dease Ventures
Mike & Carol Danielson
Phone: 250.771.3819
Fax: 205.771.3310
E: mandc@littledeaseventures.com
W: www.littledeaseventures.com
Booth #465
WSF References: Bryan Kemble, Tom Tolkalz
Donation: Special permits to hunt the Stikine River Canyon Park with Little Dease Ventures. This hunt is for 2 hunters and 1 guide for 2 trophy mountain goats and 2 wolves (one per hunter). Included in this hunt are the trophy fees for 2 mountain goats and 2 wolves.
Dates: Schedule hunt with outfitter 2015 only.
Additional hunters: Not available.
Additional non-hunters: Welcome for $250 per day.
Amenities included: Included in this hunt are the trophy fees for 2 goats & 2 wolves, meals and transportation in and out of camp.
Amenities not included: Tag for $180 and license for $620.
Accommodations: Your hunt will start and finish from base camps, and may also involve some spike camps which consist of wall tents and wood heaters along with army style cots and sleeping pads.
Special note: Your hosts Mike and Carol Danielson would like to invite you to come to northern British Columbia, Canada, and let them customize your guided hunting, fishing, or outdoor adventure! In the areas they hunt and fish, you and your guide are likely to be the only two-legged critters for miles! They will build your trip of a lifetime to fully suit your wants and needs, limited only to your time schedule. Both Carol and Mike have grown up in this area, and hunted and fished all of their lives. Mike has been hunting these mountains since the mid-1970’s via horseback with his father and brothers. They expect you to arrive ready to hunt and ready to have a good time free from your daily stresses and routines from home and business. They also expect you to trust them, because they do know their area and game, and will do their best to find the right animals for you to harvest!
Value: $28,000.
Hunting
SIERRA DEL CARMEN, COAHUILA, MEXICO DESERT SHEEP PERMIT
SIERRA DEL CARMEN, COAHUILA, MEXICO DESERT SHEEP PERMITAlejandro Espinosa T, Monterrey, Mexico
Phone: 01152.818.305.1827
E: alejandro.espinosa@cemex.com
Billy Pat McKinney, U.S. Cell 830.719.0857 or 0854
E: bpmckinney@hotmail.com
Booth #877
If a season is archery only, then only archery equipment
must be used.
HUNT THE FAMOUS SIERRA DEL CARMEN
MOUNTAIN RANGE IN COAHUILA, MEXICO
Hunt your desert bighorn trophy in the borderlands of northern Coahuila, Mexico adjacent to the Big Bend Region of western Texas in the high desert of the famous Sierra del Carmen Mountains. Over 400,000 acres and no fences, a wild desert sheep hunt in wild country. In 2000, El Carmen Project began a program to restore desert bighorns to historic habitat in the rugged Sierra del Carmen using broodstock from Sonora, Mexico with the majority of bighorns coming from Tiburon Island. The results of this ongoing management and restoration program has resulted in a desert sheep population with excellent genetics and quality trophy rams; with 2 B&C records, 2010 first hunt in Coahuila, Mexico, Bernie Fiedeldey, 181, 2011 Craig Purse, 178 including WSF honorable mentions. The revenue obtained from our tags goes directly back to wildlife and conservation projects at El Carmen.
Sierra Del Carmen Provides:
Your transportation to and from El Carmen via the Del Rio International Airport at Del Rio, Texas in private plane.
Hunters wishing to bring their own firearms, we pay for your Mexico firearm permit and walk you through the process of registering your firearm. The sheep hunter may also bring one guest.
Quality lodging with superior cooks and maid service.
We handle all of your permits (CITES, SEMARNAT, USFWS #-177, Gun Permits) and prepare your trophy, all paperwork, and walk you through US Customs and USFWS inspection on your return to the U.S. at Del Rio Port of Entry.
This is a fully guided 12 day hunt for the 2015-2016 season, our guides are all long-time employees. We will also pack and ship your trophy to the taxidermist (you pay shipping).
Time permitting and hunting season dates, we also offer hunts for desert mule deer, Carmen Mountain whitetail deer, and a limited number of elk permits at an additional cost.
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Hunting - Shotguns
CHARLES DALY RUSSIAN IMPORT 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN FROM THE PACHMAYR FOUNDATION
CHARLES DALY RUSSIAN IMPORT 12 GAUGE
SHOTGUN FROM THE PACHMAYR FOUNDATION
(100% Fully Donated)
Pachmayr Foundation
Donation: This Charles Daly Russian Import 12 gauge shotgun is one of the last donations that will be given to WSF for Live Auction. WSF has been given several firearms over the years from the Pachmayr Foundation. Take the opportunity to invest in one of the most noted firearm builders there ever was.
Special note: Frank Pachmayr, a man who emigrated from Germany and became one of America’s finest gunsmiths. His career spanned over 50 years of success in the business of developing and marketing firearms accessories which continues to dominate the market world-wide. He served as America’s most prominent custom firearms maker, capable of embellishing any gun to the point where it ascended to become a one-of-a-kind work of art. Only the very best walnut and metals are used in the upgrading to ensure beauty and functioning of his sporting arms. Included with this firearm is copy of Frank A Pachmayr “America’s Master Gunsmith” a colorful biography of Frank Pachmayr, America’s own gunsmith emeritus. Anybody who is at all interested in American firearms will know of Frank Pachmayr. This is an auction item you won’t want to miss at the Reno Convention, 2015.
Hunting
2015 WYOMING GAME & FISH COMMISSIONER’S BULL ELK TAG OUTFITTED WITH A 7-DAY HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER - TRAI
2015 WYOMING GAME & FISH COMMISSIONER’S BULL ELK TAG
OUTFITTED WITH A 7-DAY HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER
TRAILS WEST OUTFITTERS, LLC
(100% Fully Donated)
Trails West Outfitters, LLC.
PO Box 111
Buffalo, WY 82834
Phone: 307.217.1110
Email: trailswest@vcn.com
Website: www.trailswestoutfitters.com
Booth #261
Trails West Outfitters is proud to partner with the Wild Sheep Foundation and offer an outstanding elk hunt with a Wyoming Game & Fish Commissioners License for 2015. The purchaser of this 7-day hunt and Commissioners License will be in some of the finest elk hunting that Wyoming has to offer. In addition to regular October and early November rifle seasons in either Hunt Area 61 or 62, the winning bidder and one non-hunter will have the added opportunity of hunting archery during the month of September. Dates will Oct 1 - Nov 15, 2015. Included in this hunt is the resident or non-resident license fee for 1 bull elk, transportation to and from the airport, and a great 7-day backcountry experience for one hunter and one non-hunter. You will be hunting out of 1 of 2 large backcountry base camps we operate in the Meeteetse area, up the Greybull River. Area 61 Type 1 hunt from Oct 1-31st, Area 62 Type 1 hunt from Oct 1-21st; if you choose to hunt late season (Area 61, Type 2, Oct 15-Nov. 15), you will stay at motel accommodations in Meeteetse, and day ride/hunt from the Jack Creek trailhead. Trails West Outfitters, LLC offers Wyoming big game hunting, fishing and pack trips in the breathtaking country of the Absaroka Mountains. We will be most happy to assist you with your transportation once you have reached Wyoming. We can make arrangements to pick you up at the Cody, Wyoming Airport, or meet you in Meeteetse. This wilderness experience starts from Meeteetse, Wyoming, and you will travel by vehicle to the Jack Creek trailhead. From there, you will ride horseback 3-4 hours up the Greybull River Valley to reach one of our base camps. Over the years, both our elk hunting base camps have enjoyed a 90% success rate, with some years being higher. Bulls harvested are mature, and of great quality, with some bulls scoring 350+, even some 380+. You will see (and probably hear!) bulls every day! Camps are comfortable and the food is great. The horses and mules are gentle and experienced. Our guides have years of experience and provide professional expertise from the start to the finish of the hunt. Trails West Outfitters are in their 28th season of professional guiding and outfitting in Wyoming. The purchaser of this hunt will experience a Wyoming elk hunt of a lifetime!
References: Gray Thornton, Kevin Hurley
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Hunting
CARMEN ISLAND, MEXICO, DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
CARMEN ISLAND, MEXICO, DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
Mexico Hunts
Sergio Jiménez
Phone: 52.81.8863.1563
E-mail: sjimenez@mexicohunts.com
Booth #509
Carmen Island is a privately owned, 60 square mile island in the Gulf of California, near Loreto, Baja California Sur. In 1995 a number of wild sheep were captured and placed upon the island. That same year, Carmen Island was designated as a preserve to provide a protected environment for the O. c. weemsi sub-species of desert bighorn sheep. In 1995 and 1996, 22 ewes and four rams were successfully released on the island. This was a propagation project to place the animals in a protected area with no predators and a anti-poaching program. It has worked quite well. A recent survey of bighorn sheep on the island estimated over 500 animals. This program has been so effective, that sheep have been captured and transferred from the island for release on the peninsula. To date almost 100 sheep have been released. One permit will be available. After years of a well-planned management program, high quality rams have been harvested with an impressive record of 100% success with rifle and bow hunters.
Ground & boat transportation to/from Loreto International Airport to Carmen Island will be provided. Mexican gourmet food & drinks, (3) guides, hunting license, tag, CITES permit, temporary gun importation included. The season runs from October - April, 2015 or 2016. This is a 10 day trip with 8 days of hunting. Additional non-hunting companions are welcome for $250 per day.
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Hunting
$10,000 CREDIT TOWARDS TROPHY FEES FOR 2 HUNTERS ON A TAILOR MADE HUNT IN SPAIN FOR A MINIUMUM OF 2
$10,000 CREDIT TOWARDS TROPHY FEES FOR 2 HUNTERS ON A TAILOR MADE HUNT IN SPAIN FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 ANIMALS PER HUNTER
(100% Fully Donated)
Fernando Saiz Spain
Fernando Saiz
Phone: 34.91.650.5169
Fax: 34.91.650.3615
E: f.saizspain@gmail.com
W: www.fernandosaizspain.com
Booth #330
Donation: Fernando Saiz has stepped forward and is fully donating $10,000 credit for 2 hunters. Each hunter will have the opportunity to tailor make his/her hunt for a minimum of two (2) different species with Fernando and have a $5,000 credit towards one of those species taken. Two species for the price of one! Species can include the following: European fallow deer ($4,950), Iberian mouflon sheep ($4,950), Iberian red deer ($4,950), ibex (all four species) at ($8,300/each), Pyrenean and Cantabrian chamois ($4,900/each), roe deer ($3,900), or Balerian goat ($5,500).
Dates: Schedule with the donor for 2015 or 2016.
Additional hunters: Consult the donor for availability.
Additional non-hunter: Welcome for $350 per day.
Location: Granada.
Amenities not included: Airfare to and from Madrid, hunting license ($270/area), taxidermy ($200- $250 per trophy). Export permit and Veterinary Certificate ($200 per trophy), shipping, daily rate for hunters $775/day, trophy fees of selected animals after credit used, 21% VAT on donation value and total bill.
Amenities included: Included in this donation are the reception at the airport, clearance of guns, transportation from Madrid to the hunting area, professional hunter 1x1 (English speaking), and accommodations (room & meals) plus $5,000 credit/hunter.
Special note: This trip combines a magnificent hunt with shopping and cultural visits. You will enjoy a very personal and familiar treatment in Fernando’s 16 Century Hacienda in the middle of “The Man of La Mancha’s Area” Fernando encourages you to take your spouse/significant other, who will be taken with you to different historical cities, in which shopping, sightseeing and typical meals are spectacular. Fernando was awarded the 2008 International Outfitter of the Year by ISHA. This donation marks 12 years that Fernando has been donating to WSF. Thank you Fernando!
Value: $10,000.
Hunting
NEW MEXICO ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
NEW MEXICO ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
New Mexico Department of Game & Fish
Wildlife Management Division
Eric Rominger
P.O. Box 25112
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504
505.476.8045 or 505.690.3207
Booth #856
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will auction one Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep permit and has selected The Wild Sheep Foundation to auction this permit. As authorized by state law, the Bighorn Sheep Enhancement Program will receive 90% of the proceeds for projects to benefit bighorn sheep with 10% of the proceeds retained by the Wild Sheep Foundation. Anyone, including previous special permit holders, may submit a bid to obtain the 2015 Rocky Mountain bighorn permit unless their hunting privileges have been revoked. The permit may be transferred by the successful bidder to an individual qualified to hunt.
Currently there are 7 Rocky Mountain populations with hunts for the 2015 season. These herds are in both high and low-elevation habitats. The Wheeler Peak Wilderness produced the state record Rocky Mountain bighorn ram in 2005, a 198 4/8 ram. There have been six rams scoring >190 points taken in Wheeler Peak, and more than 50% of the rams taken from this herd have scored higher than the minimum Boone & Crockett record book score of 180. There have been 6 Rocky Mountain Boone and Crockett bighorn rams harvested from the Wheeler Peak herd during the last 3 seasons and 3 from the Latir herd in the last 2 seasons.
The successful bidder must select by June 1, 2015 one hunt from any unit open for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep hunting in New Mexico, including: Pecos Wilderness (Unit 45), Latir Wilderness (Unit 53 north of NM 38), Wheeler Peak Wilderness (Unit 53 south of NM 38), Rio Grande Gorge (Units 49, 50, 53), Dry Cimarron (Unit 58), San Francisco River/Turkey Creek (Units 16B, 22, 23, 24), or the Culebres Mountains (100% private in Unit 55). Some restrictions apply on the private land hunts in the Culebres Mountains and Dry Cimarron. Hunt dates run from August 1 through December 31 except in Wheeler Peak where the hunt dates are August 1-10 and September 1 through December 31.
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Hunts - Mountain Goat
8-DAY MOUNTAIN GOAT HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER
8-DAY MOUNTAIN GOAT HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER
Scoop Lake Outfitters, Ltd.
Darwin & Wendy Cary
Phone: 250.491.1885
E: info@scooplake.com
W: www.scooplake.com
Booth #541
Donation: 8-day mountain goat hunt for 1 hunter. License, tags, royalties and hunter preservation fees are not included.
Dates: August - October, 2015. Schedule with outfitter.
Additional hunters: Welcome for $9,900.
Amenities included: Trophy field prep included and meat & trophies transported to Watson Lake, YT.
Amenities not included: Air charter (estimated cost of $1,590), license, tags, royalties and hunter preservation fee (HPF).
Accommodations: Cabins and spike camp.
Special note: Scoop Lake is the premier hunting and fishing area in North America. The region is often referred to as the “Serengetti of British Columbia” due to its abundance of wildlife and fishing opportunities. Limited access (no roads) as well as sound wildlife management keep Scoop Lake like it was before European man set foot in the region. A BIG “Thank you” to Darwin and Wendy for their generous
donation.
Value: $9,900.
Hunting
KLUANE FIRST NATION DALL’S SHEEP PERMIT
KLUANE FIRST NATION DALL’S SHEEP PERMIT
Kluane First Nation (KFN) and Dickson Outfitters Ltd.
KFN contact: Colin Asselstine
E: colinasselstine@live.com
P: 867.334.5412
W: kfn.ca
Outfitter contact: David & Teena Dickson
E: info@dicksonoutfitters.com
P 867.333.0475
W: dicksonoutfitters.com
Yukon Territory, Canada
Booth #803
North America’s premier Dall’s sheep hunt is set in western Yukon’s pristine ‘Kluane’ country and is surrounded by spectacular mountains and vast wilderness. This could be your exclusive opportunity for a magnificent Dall’s sheep. The Kluane First Nation (KFN) is proud to bring back the 2014 Kluane Dall’s Sheep Permit to the Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF). We are especially excited to announce respected outfitter David Dickson of Dickson Outfitters Ltd. and crew as the contracted qualified outfitter and guide services to deliver a spectacular sheep hunt in the Kluane Game Sanctuary. The successful bidder will be awarded one non-resident Dall’s sheep permit to hunt in the specified area of 990 sq. kilometres of premier sheep country. This special sheep permit has been allocated in KFN’s Land Claim’s agreement. The intent of the exclusive sheep hunt is to grant a guiding permit to a qualified Yukon outfitter and offer the hunt to a select group of world class sheep hunters. What better place to do that than in partnership with WSF at their annual convention. Dickson Outfitters is a very well-known company and established name in the territory. David owns and operates as a 3rd generation outfitter of his own Yukon based company. David’s outfit was established over 100 years ago by his grandfather Thomas Dickson. David continues to live and operate year round successfully in the neighboring area with the same integrity and respect for the land and its wildlife. Dickson Outfitters has the proven experience to offer high end quality guided sheep hunts. The Dickson crew have many combined years of sheep hunting experience and are dedicated and committed to the success of this hunt. David knows the sheep and the area very well and is very pleased to offer his professional services. In addition, the Dickson’s will have all their own supplies, horses, equipment and most importantly of all will have been throughout the area preparing prior to start of the hunt. Many exciting adventures rich with history and hunting await the successful hunter. Dickson Outfitters successfully guided this hunt in 2014 and harvested a beautiful Ram that had a horn length of 41.5 inches and scored 169 1/8 points.
The special hunt permit will be a 10-day horseback hunt July 20 – 30, 2015. All necessary forms and logistic arrangements will be communicated, completed in advance of the hunt. Permit rules and regulations are set by the Yukon Government’s Department of Environment and Kluane First Nation and will be adhered to by Dickson Outfitters and the successful bidder. The permit is not transferable to any other person or entity and is non-refundable. The purchaser is responsible for airfare travel to and from Whitehorse, Yukon, hotels, meals, incidentals prior to and after hunt in Whitehorse, gratuity, all taxidermy costs including shipping from Yukon, trophy fee’s after hunt to government ($263.00). A non-hunter is not included but the price can be negotiated with the outfitter. A percentage of the overall sale price of the permit will go back to KFN for the purpose(s) of conservation to support projects and activities for wildlife and wildlife habitat in the KFN’s Traditional Territory as outlined in KFN’s Final Agreement. David, his children and many relatives are from KFN and have a vested interest in the region and are willing to continue to develop and offer wildlife management assistance and ideas to support conservation initiatives for KFN. With continued efforts programs will evolve and benefits will be seen in wildlife populations in the area. Furthermore, 10% of the purchase price will go to WSF to cover reasonable expenses incurred with this permit. Owner of Dickson Outfitters and representation from Kluane First Nation will be available anytime during the convention to provide more details and information regarding this permit hunt. Interested parties are encouraged to stop by booth #803 to introduce yourself, ask questions, have a visit and hear about sheep hunting. We look forward to meeting you and hopefully guiding you in the unbelievable ‘Kluane’ country.
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Hunting
12-DAY DALL’S SHEEP HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER
12-DAY DALL’S SHEEP HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER
Ram Head Outfitters
Stan & Deb Simpson
Phone: 780.848.7578
Fax: 780.848.7550
E:ramheadoutfitters@hotmail.com
W: www.ramheadoutfitters.com
Booth #403
WSF References: Ed Smith, George Lawrence, Douglas Leech, Scott Jesseman, Hub Grounds
Donation: 12-day Dall’s sheep hunt in the Mackenzie Mountains of Northwest Territory for 1 hunter. Tag and license not included. Air charter of $2,000 is the responsibility of the purchaser.
Dates: This hunt is for the 2015 or 2016 season. Please contact Stan for date scheduling.
Additional hunter: $22,000.
Additional non-hunter: $3,500.
Location: Northwest Territory.
Amenities not included: License fee of $105 and a tag fee of $400. Firearm permit is required. Special transportation charter is required with the cost of $2,000.
Accommodations: Base camps have log cabins, tent frames, plywood cabins and showers. When out in spike camp there will be wall tents to sleep in. We supply a guide for each hunter. All hunts are one-on-one. We arrange for the air charter to and from base camp and return to Norman Wells at the conclusion of the hunt, on scheduled flight dates only.
Special Notes: Ram Head Outfitters hunt in a designated area which is 9.5 million acres, or fifteen thousand square miles. The mountains are approximately 3,550 to 9,000 feet, ranging from low rolling mountains to rugged peaks in the high mountains. Our area is vast with many untouched areas. Stan was awarded the Frank Golata Outstanding Outfitter Award in 2001 by the Wild Sheep Foundation for his outstanding reputation and dedication to the industry. This year marks 31 years that Stan & Deb have been donating to the Wild Sheep Foundation and helping in our mission of “Putting and Keeping Sheep on the Mountain™”
Value: $22,000.
Hunting
NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS 2015 BIGHORN SHEEP TAG
NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS 2015 BIGHORN SHEEP TAG
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 N. 33rd, P.O. Box 30370, Lincoln, NE 68503
Todd Nordeen
Phone: 308.763.2940
Booth #867
The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) is pleased to announce that the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has authorized the sale of one Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep permit during the WSF 2015 Convention.
This permit is an excellent opportunity to hunt a quality ram in the Pine Ridge or Wildcat Hills escarpments of Nebraska’s Panhandle. All previous permit holders have harvested rams in the mid-170s with 2 scoring in the low 180s. Nebraska carries an impressive 100% success rate. The successful bidder will receive guide service from Nebraska Game & Parks staff, and up to four days and nights of meals and lodging at Historic Fort Robinson State Park. The bighorn sheep season extends approximately 20 days running December 2-22. There will
only be one other person licensed to hunt sheep during this season.
The permit will be valid on any public land or private land (with owner’s permission) within the defined unit. Private landowners may require an access fee. The permit is valid for any sheep and is non-transferable. An orientation session is required before hunting. This session will be scheduled by prior arrangement before the hunt. In addition, the permit holder is required to purchase a Nebraska habitat stamp ($20.00) which is to be carried with the permit. All processing and trophy preparation is the responsibility of the permit holder. One family member or friend (guest) may accompany you on the hunt with pre-approval from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
The Permit continues to raise significant funds for Nebraska’s bighorn sheep management program. All proceeds go toward multiple bighorn sheep conservation projects. For further information about this permit and details about the hunt, please call Todd Nordeen at (308) 763-2940.
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Hunting
11-DAY YUKON MOOSE HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER AND 1 SOLDIER FROM THE WWO
11-DAY YUKON MOOSE HUNT FOR 1 HUNTER AND 1 SOLDIER FROM THE WWO
Yukon Big Game Outfitters, Ltd.
Shawn Raymond
Phone: 250.264.2512
E: shawn-ybg@hotmail.com
W: www.yukonbiggame.com
Booth #650
Donation: This is an 11-day Yukon moose hunt to be scheduled in 2015 only. You will have the opportunity to hunt with a Soldier from the WWO. What an exciting opportunity! License and tags are not included.
Dates: Check with outfitter for open dates from August 26 - September 5th, 2015.
Additional hunters: Welcome for $18,000 plus additional fees.
Additional non-hunters: Welcome for $4,950.
Amenities included: Eleven days of hunting, meals, equipment, and guide.
Amenities not included: Shipping, crating of the trophy is not included. Also purchaser is responsible for the YTG harvest fee of $500 (male) or $750 (female). Tag fee of $260 and NRHPF fee of $180 and special charter fee of $1,700 are not included.
Accommodations: Tent spike camp. There is a cabin in the main camp.
Special note: YBGO’s area is renowned for its wild and uncompromising land which is home to some of the most abundant big game found in the Yukon. The mountain ranges and grassy slopes are home to the sheep. Grizzlies can be found through the area whether on a sheep hunt in the high country or on a boat hunt for moose, they have a high population of grizzlies. Hunters who enjoy fishing should bring their fishing pole along with a few small spinners, flies, and spoons as you will have the opportunity for some of the Yukon’s finest fishing from camp while enjoying the scenery and solitude of your Yukon adventure.
Value: $36,000.
The Sheep Show!
Hunting
UTAH DIRTY DEVIL/LITTLE ROCKIES DESERT SHEEP PERMIT
UTAH DIRTY DEVIL/LITTLE ROCKIES DESERT SHEEP PERMIT
Utah FNAWS
Adam Bronson President
Phone: 435.531.3272
E: adambronsonhunting@gmail.com
Utah DWR made significant changes for these units by combining the hunt opportunity for both units, Dirty Devil & Little Rockies.
This is the third year this has been offered to the auction bid winner to hunt both units under this conservation permit that will expand the hunting opportunity. These units can produce 150-160” sheep and is some of the best desert sheep habitat in Utah.
Utah’s wild sheep population has increased from less than 1,000 to over 5,000 animals, in large part due to the financial support of the conservation sheep permit auction program. Winning bidder is responsible for the additional payment of the appropriate resident or non-resident license fee for this species. Thank you for your support of Utah’s wild sheep program. Utah FNAWS is a 501(c)3 tax exempt charitable organization. Season dates: Likely- September 12- December 31, 2015
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.
Art
POCAPALIA TRUST FUND BRONZE
POCAPALIA TRUST FUND BRONZE
This sculptural representation of the Nevada State record desert bighorn sheep was created by world renowned taxidermist and artist, Mike Boyce, and fully donated to FNAWS in February 1999. The proceeds are to be a part of the Foundations’ “New Beginnings Capital Campaign” to establish a trust fund that will guarantee the Foundation’s mission on behalf of the wild sheep of North America in perpetuity. An outstanding contributor, the late Dan Pocapalia originally purchased this work of art for $25,000 and then donated it back to the WSF to be used as a continual fund-raising tool. Each year it is re-auctioned with the successful bidder’s receiving a 1/4 size replica of the bronze. The generous bidders name is placed on the original bronze. We honor Dan Pocapalia for his many years of support and dedication to the Foundation. He is truly missed by us all. To date the vision of Dan Pocapalia and his passion for wild sheep and wild places has generated $467,500! Tonight…please help WSF and the late Dan
Pocapalia bring his legacy to $500,000!
Hunting
15-DAY ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP AND WOLF HUNT IN ALBERTA FOR 1 HUNTER AND 1 NON-HUNTER
15-DAY ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP AND WOLF HUNT IN ALBERTA FOR 1 HUNTER
AND 1 NON-HUNTER
Selk’s Alberta Bighorns
Skip Selk
Phone: 403.625.0959
Fax: 306-344.5468
E: albertabighorns@littleloon.ca
W: www.selksoutfitting.com
Booth #508
Donation: Here’s what you’ve all been waiting for…a 15-day bighorn sheep hunt in Alberta, Canada with Selks Alberta Bighorns! Experience some of the most breathe-taking wilderness in the world. Tag fee of $400 and license fee of $200 are not included. Purchaser is responsible for the commercial flight to Edmonton, Alberta.
Dates: September 1st - 14th, 2015. This hunt cannot
be delayed.
Additional hunters: Contact outfitter.
Additional non-hunters: Welcome for $200 per day.
Amenities included: Included in this hunt are trophy fees for both sheep and one wolf. Transportation from Edmonton Airport to camp and return. Care of trophies and fully guided one on one.
Amenities not included: License fee of $200 and tag fee of $400. Firearm permit is required.
Accommodations: You will be staying in comfortable wall tents with cots & wood stoves and possibly in back pack tents. All food is supplied.
Special note: Selk’s Bighorn Sheep hunts take place in the amazing Canadian Rocky Mountains. Hunt mule deer in the Rocky Foothills - with the mountains providing a spectacular backdrop! Skip and Lenora Selk own and operate Selk’s Alberta bighorns. Skip has been guiding ever since he can remember and is a true outdoorsman. Hunt with Selk’s Alberta Bighorns for a true wilderness adventure – trophies, memories and then some!
Value: $25,000.
Hunting
NEW MEXICO DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
NEW MEXICO DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT
New Mexico Department of Game & Fish
Wildlife Management Division
Eric Rominger
P.O. Box 25112
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504
505.476.8045 or 505.690.3207
Booth #856
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will auction one desert bighorn sheep permit and has selected the Wild Sheep Foundation to auction this permit. As authorized by state law, the Bighorn Sheep Enhancement Program will receive 90% of the proceeds for projects to benefit bighorn sheep with 10% of the proceeds retained by the Wild Sheep Foundation. Anyone, including previous special permit holders, may submit a bid to obtain the 2015 desert bighorn permit unless their hunting privileges have been revoked. The permit may be transferred by the successful bidder to an individual qualified to hunt.
The three largest rams to be harvested in the last 27 years have come from New Mexico, including the new No. 5 Boone and Crockett ram scoring 195 3/8 taken in 2013, the new No. 11 Boone and Crockett ram scoring 191 0/8 taken in 2012 and the new No. 15 Boone and Crockett ram scoring 188 2/8 taken in 2006. In 2014 rams scoring 187 3/8 and 182 1/8 were harvested by the raffle and auctions hunters. Several very large rams were seen during autumn helicopter surveys following the 2014 hunts.
The successful bidder must select by June 1, 2015 one hunt from any unit open for desert bighorn sheep hunting in New Mexico, including: Peloncillo Mountains (Unit 27), the Hatchet Mountains in (Unit 26), the Fra Cristobal Mountains (Unit 20), the Caballo Mountains (Unit 20), the Ladron Mountains (Unit 13), the San Andres Mountains (Unit 19). Hunt dates run from August 1 through December 31. Some restrictions apply on the private land hunt in the Fra Cristobal Mountains and the San Andres Mountains. For specifics on these hunts contact NMDGF bighorn sheep biologist Eric Rominger (505) 476-8045 or visit him at the NMDGF booth.
A 5% buyers premium will be added to the final bid price of each special permit sold, unless prohibited by statute. Proceeds will be dedicated to WSF Conservation Initiatives. If the winner of this item refuses to pay the premiums required, the item shall be offered to the next highest bidder for the price he/she bid.