Eastern Chapter Of the Wild Sheep Foundation
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Eastern Chapter Advertising Package
Eastern Chapter Advertising Package Here is a real opportunity that you do not want to miss. Peaks and Valleys magazine is published semi-annually by the Eastern Chapter Wild Sheep Foundation. Members look forward to getting each publication to keep up with what the Eastern Chapter is doing and to read the personal hunting adventures from our members. Be the high bidder of this donation and your company can place a full page color ad in the prime location (back page) in each of the following three (3) Eastern Chapter publications: 2016 Spring/Summer issue of “Peaks & Valleys”, 2016 Fall/Winter issue of “Peaks & Valleys”, and the 26th Annual (2017) Hunting and Outdoor Expo Auction Catalog. As our Eastern Chapter continues to grow this is a great opportunity to target a large and selective audience. Thank you for this 100% donation. Fully Donated by: Eastern Chapter Wild Sheep Foundation PO Box 337 Brownstown, PA 17508 Phone: (717) 588-4190 Fax: (717) 588-4188 E-Mail: info@ecwsf.org Website: www.ecwsf.org Value: $600.00
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Custom Made Cigar Humidor
Custom Made Cigar Humidor Heritage Pewter has been a great supporter of ECWSF and has been very gracious in providing us with a custom made cigar humidor. This beautiful piece is lined with Spanish cedar and has the capacity to hold 150 cigars. The humidor is beautifully adorned with decorative pewter medallions depicting wild sheep and the magnificent Chadwick Ram. In addition, Heritage Pewter has provided an ash tray embellished with pewter medallions and a combo torch lighter/cutter adorned with pewter accent pieces. This is a beautiful hand crafted one-of-a-kind humidor for the cigar aficionado! Thank you for this 100% donation. Fully Donated by: Scott Ballor, Heritage Metal Works, Inc. 330 E. Comstock Dr. Chandler, AZ 85225 Phone: (480) 834- 9144 Fax: (480) 834-5920 Value: Priceless
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14K Gold Diamond Sheep Horn Necklace
14K Gold Diamond Sheep Horn Necklace
To help the Eastern Chapter commemorate our 25th anniversary Noreen Shenk is donating a custom made 14K yellow gold 18 inch Sheep horn necklace with one .25 carat round brilliant diamond at the base of the sheep horns . You will be the envy of the evening wearing this one of a kind piece. Noreen is owner and founder of Shenk’s Fine Jewelry. Stop by the booth and talk to Noreen about other custom designs. She is sure to meet all of your personal jewelry needs in an affordable and timely process. The Eastern Chapter would like to thank Noreen for being so supportive to the Eastern Chapter and providing us with several donations towards this year’s fund raising efforts.
Donated by:
Noreen Shenk, Shenk’s Fine Jewelry
2610 Rexwood Drive
Glen Rock, PA 17327
Phone: (717) 487-0958
E-Mail: noreen67@me.com
Website: www.shenksfinejewelry.com
Value: $2,200.00
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Spring Black Bear Hunt in Quebec
Turnpike Ridge Quebec is offering this fully donated Spring Black Bear hunt for 1 hunter to be scheduled either the week of May 29 or the week of June 19, 2016. If the successful bidder wishes to postpone until 2017, you will need to make arrangements with the outfitter. This 5 day hunt is on the north side of the St. Lawrence Seaway and based out of L’ Auberge du la Rouge, Quebec. The lodge and cabins are 80 miles north of Forestville, Quebec on Lac Crevet. This four-star facility has all the amenities to make your stay very comfortable in this wilderness setting. The cost of a hunting license is $170 (Canadian). You may use muzzleloader, rifle, bow or crossbow for this hunt. You can expect to see 250# bears with the potential to harvest larger up to 500#. If you enjoy fishing you will want to bring your gear along to lure some Brook Trout as well. Joe Peachey has hunted many times with this outfitter and says this is gorgeous country and a “real treat” to hunt with Turnpike Ridge Quebec. Thank you George for this 100% donation.
PLEASE NOTE: Quebec Laws require proof of hunter safety course or previous hunting license from any state to purchase a hunting license. Fluorescent orange is required for all spring hunts. All firearms must be registered upon entry at the cost of $25 Canadian funds.
Fully Donated by:
George Perry, Turnpike Ridge Quebec
33 Sunrise Terrace
Orono, ME 04473
Phone: (207) 290-3999
Email: susan.d.perry@astrazeneca.com
Website: www.turnpikeridgeoutfitters.com
Value: $1,800.00
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Mountain Goat Hunt in Alaska’s Chugach #2
Mountain Goat Hunt in Alaska’s Chugach #2
Lonesome Dove Outfitters is offering a 2nd Mountain Goat Hunt for 1 hunter near Cordova, Alaska in the beautiful Chugach Mountains. This donation is for 6 days of hunting with a travel day at the beginning and end of your hunt. The dates offered on this donation are 9/22 – 9/29/2016. You may upgrade to a Black bear ($2500) depending on season. A non-hunter is welcome at a rate of $300.00/day. Outfitter operates out of a comfortable base camp and conducts hunts out of spike camps. Outfitter will supply camping equipment and Mountain House freeze dried food during hunts.The hunter is responsible for transportation to and from Cordova, Alaska (Merle K. Smith Airport), as well as the license fee of $85.00. Cost of Goat tag ($300.00) and optional Black Bear tag ($225.00) is also the responsibility of the hunter. Other costs hunter can expect is hotel cost upon arrival and departure, and charter flight ($950.00). The Outfitter knows the country well and can provide you with a very personalized hunt.
Donated by:
Dennis Zadra, Lonesome Dove Outfitters
P.O.Box 1389
Cordova, AK. 99574
Phone: (888) 388-3683
E-Mail: dennis@idohuntak.com.com
Website: www.idohuntak.com.com
Value: $12,000.00
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The 1st Annual Jurassic Classic Sturgeon Fishing Tournament - 2-Day Trip For 2 Anglers
The 1st Annual Jurassic Classic Sturgeon Fishing Tournament - 2-Day Trip For 2 Anglers The BCWF (British Columbia Wildlife Federation) and the WSSoBC (Wild Sheep Society of BC) have come together to bring you the 1st Annual Jurassic Classic Sturgeon Fishing Tournament which will take place on the majestic Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada. This event is being offered Aug 19-21st, 2016 and will include 30 professionally guided teams, each consisting of two anglers, from all across North America. Join us in Chilliwack BC for two all-inclusive days of world-class sturgeon fishing, meals, hotel rooms, a poker tournament, topped with an awards banquet on the final evening of the weekend. The focus on this trip is to promote and support wild sheep projects in British Columbia and provide the 60 anglers with some great camaraderie and friendly competition. A large number of prizes will be available and you will be treated to a Salmon BBQ on the shores of the mighty Fraser River on the Saturday evening. This two day fishing trip is provided by Great Rivers Fishing Adventures who offer fully guided world-class white sturgeon charters with fish that can exceed 1500 pounds and 13 feet in length. Come out and support BC wild sheep projects and enjoy a great weekend on the river. Donated by: Trevor Carruthers, BCWF & WSSBC Jurassic Classic Committee Phone: (250) 919-5386 Email: trevor.carruthers@shaw.ca Value: $5,000
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ECWSF Custom Knife - PROCEEDS TO WY BIGHORN SHEEP ALLOTMENT BUYOUT
20th Anniversary ECWSF Custom Knife
This custom knife was auctioned at our 20th Anniversary Banquet in 2011. The proceeds were donated to Camp Compass. Eastern Chapter Life Member Dallas Strait was the high bidder at $10,000 and donated it back to the Chapter to auction again! Glen Pyne, another ECWSF Life Member, was the second round high bidder at $7,000! That’s right, this knife provided a total of $17,000 in funding for Camp Compass in 2011.
This same knife has been donated back for our 25th Anniversary Celebration to raise money for the last domestic sheep allotment buy-out in the native core Bighorn Sheep area of Wyoming!!! This collaborative effort has taken 19 years and with your help will soon reach a successful conclusion!
This custom knife was built by John R. Johnson of JRJ Knives in New Buffalo, PA. Only the finest materials available go into a JRJ custom knife. The expert craftsmanship, attention to detail and intricate handwork are what separates their knives from other knife makers. RJR knives are built one at a time to be strong, functional and so each knife has it's own personality and distinct look. This one-of-a-kind custom example of the knife maker’s art is 9” overall with a 4” blade engraved “Eastern Chapter W.S.F. February 2011 20th Anniversary 1 of 1”. The handle is constructed of deer antler and curly maple with a solid brass hand guard. The custom leather sheath includes a snakeskin accent panel.
Fully Donated by:
Darryl Williams and Glen Pyne
10746 Delco Avenue
Chatsworth, CA
323-333-2160
Email: dtwilliams1959@aol.com
Value: Priceless
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Cape Buffalo Hunt with Africa Maximum Safaris
Cape Buffalo Hunt with Africa Maximum Safaris This donation includes 7 Hunting days for 2 hunters on a 2 on 1 hunt and 2 non hunters. Trophy animals included in this package is one Cape Buffalo. A 2nd hunter can take a Cape Buffalo at a discounted price of $8500.00 trophy fee. The hunting season is from 1st of April 2016 to the 31st of November 2016 on concessions of Africa Maximum Safaris. If trophies are taken early, client will not be required to suspend the duration of days donated for hunting. The hunt may be upgraded, extra hunters or observers at normal rates as per price list. This hunt is only available for the 2016 or 2017 hunting season. Field preparation of trophies is included, however dipping and shipping is not included in the donation. The arrival and departure point will be Johannesburg. The hunter can upgrade the hunt to take a Sable at $5500 (a 45% discounted price). This donation excludes the arrival and departure days’ daily rate. Arrival and departure days are charged @ US $ 220 per person per day excluding the 14% government tax. Weapons to be used: 375 caliber and bigger. The limitation on the ammunition is 60 rounds per gun. Alternative weapon to bring is a shotgun for bird shooting. An export permit from the U.S is required to bring any weapons in to South Africa. At South African Customs the gun owner will supply necessary import permit on which a temporary firearm license will be issued. Extra cost to client is a Buffalo license fee ($450.00) and Rifle import permits ($150.00/ client). The buyer of this hunt will be bound to the conditions as specified in the package above. Any additional days and species clients wish to add will be as per the normal price list of the year that the safari is taken in. Please visit Africa Maximum’s website for much additional information regarding their facilities and the activities they can provide. Donated by: Jacques Senekal, Africa Maximum Safaris P.O. Box 94 Swartruggens 2835, South Africa Phone: 011 27 71 579 4850 Cell Phone: 011 27 82 802 3919 Fax: 086 509 6100 E-Mail: africamaximum@goggaconnect.co.za Mobile Email: africamaximum@gmail.com Website: www.africamaximum.com Value: $23,580.00
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Chauffeured California Wine Country Experience
Chauffeured California Wine Country Experience Enjoy a Private 6-Hour Chauffeured Wine Tour of Napa Valley or Sonoma County Wineries and three nights at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa located in the heart of California Wine Country. Plus Coach Class service for two from any major metropolitan airport in the 48/US or Canada to the Bay area and may be upgraded to Business, First Class or Non-Stop at the time of booking for an additional charge. This package includes a 6-hour Privately Chauffeured Wine Tour in a luxury sedan. You can choose your own itinerary and schedule tastings at your favorite wineries or have California Wine Tours create a customized 6-hour wine tour for you. Of the luxury hotels and resorts in Sonoma Valley and neighboring Napa Valley, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is the ultimate Wine Country destination oasis with spa, golf and a Michelin award winning restaurant. The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa’s location is blessed both by natural mineral hot springs and the surrounding idyllic, world famous wine growing regions of Sonoma County and Napa Valley. This Package Includes: • 4 days/3 nights’ hotel accommodations • Coach Class air travel • Complimentary bottle of wine in room upon arrival • privately chauffeured 6-hour wine tour in a luxury sedan • Daily complimentary breakfast. Travelers are responsible for airport taxes, fees and surcharges, plus, a $25.00 per person booking fee. Blackout dates include the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Contact Points of Charity Booking Service, a seasoned travel professional for full the details of this package. This package is non-refundable. Please allow 30 days from the fundraising event date to receive via email your fulfillment information. Provided by: Auction ABC, Inc. Phone: (877) 245-8558 ext.21 Alt: (951) 201-5993 Email: pam@auctionabc.com Website: www.pointsofcharity.com Value: $4,850.00
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Lifetime Membership to Wild Sheep Foundation
Lifetime Membership to Wild Sheep Foundation With this donation you can enjoy the benefits of a Lifetime membership to the Wild Sheep Foundation. Life membership advantages include receiving a lifetime subscription to Wild Sheep magazine which is printed quarterly. You will also become eligible for hunt drawings during their Annual Sheep Show Convention. Thank you for this 100% donation. Fully Donated by: Gray Thornton, Wild Sheep Foundation 720 Allen Avenue Cody, WY 82414 Phone: (307) 527-6261 Fax: (307) 527-7117 E-Mail: info@wildsheepfoundation.org Website: www.wildsheepfoundation.org Value: $1,000.00
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Mountain Hunter Package with Kimber Rifle
This Mountain Hunter Package includes Timberline Pants, Jetstream Jacket, Core heavy weight zip-t, kelvin vest, bivy 45 pack, storm front gloves, shooter gloves and sitka cap from Sitka Gear as well as a Kimber rifle. This package has been donated by Field and Stream. Their representative will provide information for correct sizing of the clothing and information on the Kimber rifle.
Donated by:
Chase McClain, Field and Stream
345 Court Street
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Phone: (724) 273-4262
Email: chase.mcclain@dcsg.com
website: www.fieldandstream.com
Value: $2,621.00
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Sitka Blacktail Hunt in Alaska
Sitka Blacktail Hunt
Long-time supporter and exhibitor Sam Rohrer has donated a six day Sitka Blacktail hunt on Kodiak Island. This is a one-on-one guided hunt to take place in November 2016. The hunt includes all meals, cabin accommodations and transportation from Kodiak to base camp. A one night hotel stay in Kodiak may be required for this hunt and is not included in the donation. The hunter is responsible for transportation to and from Kodiak Island, Alaska as well as the license fee of $85.00 and deer tag for $150.00. Additional hunt space is available at the rate of $5500.00 and a non-hunter is welcome for $2500.00. The hunt can be delayed until 2017. No weapons permit is required for US Citizens. This is a first class hunt with a first class outfitter.
Donated by:
Sam Rohrer, Rohrer Bear Camp
Box 1388
Kodiak, AK. 99615
Phone: (907) 486-4074
Alternate: (907) 539-1828
E-Mail: sam@kodiakbearcamp.com
Website: kodiakbearcamp.com
Value: $5,500.00
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PA Whitetail Hunt for Two Ladies
PA Whitetail Hunt for Two Ladies This is a 1 on 1 guided hunt for Two Ladies at Mountain Run Ranch in New Bloomfield, PA. This donation includes one Whitetail Buck up to 180” for each hunter, plus all meals and lodging during the 4 day hunt. It is hunter’s choice of rifle or bow and the hunt can be upgraded to include 4 additional Ladies with hunt class of choice. Hunt can also be upgraded to a higher class for the first 2 ladies. Check with outfitter for pricing of upgrades. Cost of license is included in this donation. Your hunt will take place on the ranch’s 500 plus acres of varying terrain ranging from dense woods, pine thickets, hollows and fields. You will reside at the traditional style lodge, making for a clean, cozy atmosphere with all the comforts of home. The ranch also has many natural resources and wildlife to enjoy, so do not forget your camera. Ladies here is your chance for the BIG Whitetail you always dreamed about. Stop by their booth to discover how much fun a ladies hunt can be! Thank you for this 100% donation. Fully Donated by: Joe Peachey, Mountain Run Ranch 9477 Front Meadow Road Allensville, PA 17002 Phone: (717) 250-2341 E-Mail: joe@saddlersrun.com Value: $10,000.00
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Spanish Mountain Hunt and Wine Taste
Spanish Mountain Hunt and Wine Taste
Well-known outfitter and long-time donor, Bruno Rosich of Trophy Hunting Spain, is the Mountain Hunt & Spanish Ibex Specialist. Recently many of his clients got very big trophies, including the new World Record Beceite Ibex, scoring 102 2/8. Trophy Hunting Spain hunts in several spoiled, well-managed leases & Nat’l Hunting Preserves throughout the N.E. of Spain. They’ll take care of every single detail of your trip, to make sure you have a trip-of-a-lifetime! This donation is a 3-day spectacular mountain hunt for 2 hunters + 2 observers, plus 1 day of wine taste or tour along the gorgeous Barcelona. Both hunters must hunt the same species and book minimum 1 of the following species each: Spanish Ibex (Beceite, Gredos, Southeastern and Ronda), Iberian Mouflon Sheep, Pyrenean and Cantabrian Chamois, Roe Deer, Balearan goat, Iberian Red stag, Fallow, Aoudad. This trip also includes a wine tasting tour for the 2 couples at the private vineyard & cellar in El Penedes. The hunt can be upgraded adding any of the species available in Spain. You will receive a very personal treatment and you will be able to enjoy their friendly & welcoming personality. This trip combines a magnificent hunt with a fantastic cultural experience, making the perfect trip for you and your wives. Tour guide for the observers is available upon request, not included in donation. Accommodations will be a traditional mountain hotel located in a quaint medieval town, with all the amenities & comfort, overlooking the dramatic mountains, where you will really feel the spirit of Spain and enjoy the Spanish tradition and culture. During the wine taste you will stay at Trophy Hunting Spain’s home lodge, a beautiful 18th villa surrounded by vineyards. A great selection of Spanish wines as well as outstanding traditional Spanish & Mediterranean cuisine will be served. Food is more than a way of sustenance in Spain; it is literally a way of life! Note: Hotels in Barcelona before & after the hunt are not included. Please, contact the outfitter for dates available September 23 thru May 31, 2016 or 2017. Pick-up at Barcelona airport or hotel is included in this donation. Not included is license fee of $300 US for each hunter. Sightseeing during the hunt: Spain is famous for being one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the world. This country has a lot to offer: a vast architectural and cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, wine tasting, as well as awesome shopping. Before or after the hunt it is highly recommend spending 1-2 days in Barcelona. Looking for a way to include your loved one on a hunt? Here is your big opportunity!
Donated by:
Bruno Rosich, Trophy Hunting Spain
Finca Viladellops, 4
Olerdola, 08734 Barcelona, SPAIN
E-Mail: info@trophyhuntingspain.com
Website: www.trophyhuntingspain.com
Value: $8,960.00
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Idaho or Nevada Mountain Lion Hunt
Idaho or Nevada Mountain Lion Hunt This donation from Boulder Creek Outfitters is a Mountain Lion hunt in the State of either Idaho or Nevada depending on snow conditions. This is a 7 day hunt for 2016 or 2017 season. The donation is for 2 hunters and one guide and both hunters may harvest a lion within the 7 days. Idaho tax of 6% is not included and hunters are responsible for license and tags. Outfitters website claims about a 90% success rate on lion hunt. You will cover a lot of ground and see some beautiful country on this exciting hunt. In the winter of 2007-2008 Boulder Creek Outfitters took the #2 lion in Idaho all-time and #10 all-time in the world, it was the largest cat taken in Idaho in 19 years. You have to check this hunt out! Donated by: Tim Craig, Boulder Creek Outfitters P.O. Box 119 Peck, Idaho 83545 Phone: (208) 486-6232 E-Mail: bcomatt@live.com Website: www.bouldercreekoutfitters.com Value: $7,200.00
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KentuckyTrophy Whitetail Hunt in the Rut
Kentucky Whitetail Hunt in the Rut
Whitetail Heaven Outfitters of Kentucky has donated a 4 day 5 night whitetail hunt in the rut. This hunt can be taken in 2016 or 2017 with your choice of weapon. In the heart of the Bluegrass, this outfitter has been satisfying its clients for numerous years with an extremely high success rate. They have excellent habitat and will provide you an excellent opportunity to harvest a mature B &C soring Buck on their 25,000 intensely managed acres. Their average score was over 150 in 2015. This is a 100% fair chase hunt with no fences. You can expect first class accommodations in their 5500 sq ft lodge where you can hang out at night in their lounge and enjoy beverages, a round of pool, deck of cards or watch TV on one of their big screens. They boast that 75% of their business comes from repeat customers. Don’t miss this opportunity to harvest that trophy monster buck!
Donated by:
Tevis McCauley, Whitetail Heaven Outfitters
2047 Hall Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
E-Mail: hhoutdors1@aol.com
Website: doubleooutfitters.com
Value: $5,000.00
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25th Anniversary ECWSF Sheep Quilt
25th Anniversary ECWSF Sheep Quilt This is truly a one of a kind quilt that deserves the honor to be placed in a home or office where it will be appreciated. This King size 25th Anniversary ECWSF Sheep quilt has been designed and hand quilted by Mary Peachey, wife of Joe Peachey, life member and current ECWSF Board member. There are also 2 pillow cases to match!! This quilt has taken countless hours to make and has been fully donated by the Peachey family. Thank you for all the support that this family has given to the Eastern Chapter for many years. Get your hand in the air on this one and remember, 100% goes directly to the Eastern Chapter! Fully Donated by: The Joe Peachey family 9477 Front Mountain Road Allensville, PA 17002 Phone: (717) 250-2341 Email: joe@saddlersrun.com Value: More than priceless!
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Yukon Stone Sheep Hunt
Yukon Stone Sheep Hunt This is a great opportunity for those that have Stone Sheep on their bucket list. 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. Your arrival point is Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada for this Stone sheep hunt to be scheduled with the Outfitter for open dates in 2017. This is a 14 day hunt and includes the trophy fee for a Stone Sheep, but does not include license tags ($600), bush charter ($1800) or 5% tax. There is a game handling fee of $900.00 per harvested big game animal. YBGO has held an above 10 year old age average the last 4 seasons and they harvest dark colored rams. More than one ram taken in last few years has reached horn length of 43 plus. This area has the genetics of heavy based rams dating back 30 years. This is a horseback and back pack style hunt. Other animals that can be added are grizzly ($7500), mountain caribou ($5900) and Yukon moose ($5900). This is a 1x1 hunt with outfitter Shawn Raymond who has more than 25 years’ experience in the business and has grown up hunting Stone sheep in the Yukon. There is room for one additional hunter welcome at the auction selling price. Be sure to contact Shawn for a copy of his hunt highlights for game that his clients have taken. Donated by: Shawn & Sandra Raymond, Yukon Big Game Outfitters LTD. Box 38 Whitehorse, Yukon. Canada Y1A 5X9 Shawn’s Cell: (250) 264-2512 E-Mail: shawn-ybg@hotmail.com Website: www.yukonbiggame.com Value: $38,500.00
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Dallen Lambson ECWSF 25th Anniversary Print
Dallen Lambson ECWSF 25th Anniversary Print Dallen's artwork can be found all over the country and both he and his father Hayden have been great supporters of the Eastern Chapter over the years. While planning for our 25th year anniversary we wanted to have a special invite sent out to all of our members and past guests. Dallen Lambson generously offered to sketch a sheep scene which captures the essence of what our organization is trying to enhance and protect. This matted and framed original sketch is truly an original work of art as it was the template created by Dallen for the 25th Year Anniversary Invite. Dallen Lambson currently resides in Pocatello, Idaho with wife, Malory, and their six children. Much of his original work is showcased in art galleries in Kalispell, Montana and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, but his work can also be found in Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops and Sportsmen's Warehouse across the country. He was the Mule Deer Foundation's Artist of the Year in 2012, and will be featured as the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's 2016 Artist of the Year. Many thanks to both Dallen and Hayden for their great support! This artwork is truly one of a kind as it celebrates our 25 Year Anniversary! Donated by: Dallen Lambson, Lambson Wildlife Art 1242 E. Alameda Rd Pocatello, ID 83201 Phone: (208) 234-2422 E-Mail: dallen@lambsonart.com Website: www.lambsonart.com Value: Priceless
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Wyoming Governor’s Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep License
Wyoming Governor’s Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep License Wyoming Governor Matt Mead, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission & Department, the Wyoming Governor's Big Game License Coalition, and the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation are pleased to provide the Eastern Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation with a 2016 Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep License for auction. The 2016 Wyoming Governor's Bighorn Sheep License is valid in any open hunt area having more than eight 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 2016 will be finalized in April 2016. In 2015, 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. Successful Purchaser may hunt any open 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, $2266 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. Donated By: Wyoming Game & Fish Department 923 Grange Rd. Wheatland, WY 82201 Contact: Doug Mc Whirter (WGFD) Phone: (307) 527-7125 Email: doug.mcwhirter@wyo.gov Jerry Galles (WY-WSF) Phone: (307) 259-2096 Email: jerrygalles@wyobeam.com