2020 GSCO Hunter & Outfitter Convention

SB-01 Sig Sauer 90 with Zeiss Diavari Z Scope
• This fully donated Sig Sauer 90, chambered in .338 Win Mag, originally came from Rod Brandenburg’s personal rifle collection. • It features a high grade walnut stock with a high gloss finish, detachable magazine, and muzzle brake. • It is topped with a Zeiss Diavari Z 2.5-10 X48 scope. • When Rod donated this rifle, the proceeds were designated for the Fight For The Hunt campaign, a legal defense fund for BC outfitters combating the closure of grizzly bear hunting. • The 2019 high bidder, Raymond Haselip, paid $4500 and then graciously donated the rifle back to GSCO to reauction at the 2020 convention. He requested that the proceeds go to our Wounded Veterans program. • This rifle would be a great addition to anyone’s firearm collection and is going toward a worthy cause to support our veterans. Friends of Grand Slam Club/Ovis P.O. Box 310727, Birmingham, AL 35231 (205) 674-0101 • Email: gsco@wildsheep.org • www.slamquest.org VALUE: $4,500+
SB-01 Sig Sauer 90 with Zeiss Diavari Z Scope
SB-01 Sig Sauer 90 with Zeiss Diavari Z Scope
SB-02 Nevada Grassie Custom Art
• This fully donated one-of-a-kind artwork is handengraved by USAF veteran Nevada Grassie. Nevada has really made a name for himself in the outdoor industry with his unique artistic style. • The photos you see here are examples of Nevada’s work from 2019, as this auction piece was not finished in time before this catalog went to press. • ALL proceeds from this item will benefit GSCO’s Wounded Veteran Fund. Nevada Grassie 54 Oak Grove Rd Goose Creek, SC 29445 (843) 452-5617 Email: kryptekcarver@gmail.com www.facebook.com/nevada.grassie/ VALUE: Priceless
SB-02 Nevada Grassie Custom Art
SB-02 Nevada Grassie Custom Art
SB-02 Nevada Grassie Custom Art
SB-02 Nevada Grassie Custom Art
SB-02 Nevada Grassie Custom Art
SB-02 Nevada Grassie Custom Art
SB-03 Guided Fly Fishing Trip for TWO Anglers, Montana
• This is a two-day and three-night guided fly fishing package for the 2020 season (April 1 - October 31). • More days and nights, as well as additional participants, may be added according to availability. • The high bidder and their companion will get one day at Montana’s “Land of the Giants” in their Jet Boat service and one day on the lower Missouri. • If the high bidder is new to fly fishing, it will include complete instruction and even equipment. Joe will guide this fishing trip personally. • This trip will include all meals, lodging, guided fly fishing, and gear (if needed). • The only things not included will be fishing license, gratuity, bar bill and airport transfers. Joe & Lindsey Bloomquist, Missouri River Lodge & X-stream Fly Fishing P.O. Box 125, Wolf Creek, MT 59678 (406) 468-2224 • mojoebloomquist@yahoo.com www.missouririverlodge.com VALUE: $3,000
SB-03 Guided Fly Fishing Trip for TWO Anglers, Montana
SB-03 Guided Fly Fishing Trip for TWO Anglers, Montana
SB-04 Richard Childress Racing Weekend Package for Two
• This Richard Childress Racing Weekend Package is fully donated and is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for two people to serve as honorary members of the team. • Pit and garage passes to a 2020 NASCAR event of your choice (excluding the Daytona 500, Brickyard 400 and both Charlotte races) will be issued to the high bidder and one guest. • The high bidder and guest will be provided with tours of the garages, pit areas and team haulers. They will also have an exclusive meet and greet session with team owner Richard Childress and photos with the drivers on Pit Row prior to that weekend’s races. • As souvenirs of the weekend, the winner and guest will receive apparel from their favorite RCR driver. • The winner is responsible for all travel and lodging costs. Richard Childress, Richard Childress Racing c/o Jeremy Burleson (336) 731-3334, Ext 3816 • Cell (704) 421-4106 E-mail: jburleson@rcrracing.com • www.rcrracing.com VALUE: Priceless ($5,000+)
SB-05 Bezoar Ibex Hunt, Turkey
• This is a five-day 1 x 1 bezoar ibex hunt for a male measuring 100 cm (approximately 39½”), or eight years old. • This fully donated hunt is scheduled for November 2020 to March 2021 and cannot be delayed. • Accommodations will be in a hotel, lodge or tent. • The hunt may be upgraded to include wild boar ($2500). • Extra hunters are welcome at $13,500; non-hunters at $1,750. • Included are meals, lodging, and transfer from airport to hunt area. • Not included are trophy fee for an ibex over 100 cm ($400 per cm), trophy shipment, gratuities, CITES permit, skinning ($250), domestic flights and insurance. Recep Ecer, Recep Ecer Frontier Hunting Safaris Fener Mah Bulent Ecevit Blv Cem Apt 25/3, Antalya 07160, Turkey 011-90532-212-3401 Email: info@frontier.com.tr www.frontier.com.tr VALUE: $13,500
SB-06 Life-Size Big Game Mount
• This is for any Ovis or Capra big game mount up to $4,900. • You can apply the value of this item toward a more expensive Ovis / Capra species, such as a Marco Polo. • It can be upgraded to include a custom wood base and custom habitat. • It does not include shipping and crating. • This donation credit can also be applied to a trophy room habitat project (contact Monarch for details). Stuart Farnsworth, Monarch Taxidermy 3129 Bozeman Avenue Helena, MT 59601 (406) 449-2991 • Fax (406) 443-1717 Email: info@monarchtaxidermyinc.com www.monarchtaxidermyinc.com VALUE: $4,900
SB-07 Blue and White Diamond Ring
• This lovely piece is 14k yellow gold and features a marvelous 1.01 carat blue diamond center stone. • This setting features 14 baguette cut G-H color VVS clarity white diamonds weighing .53 carats and 18 round brilliant cut G-H color VS clarity white diamonds weighing 1.13 carats. • Total carat weight of all the diamonds is 2.68. • This outstanding piece comes with a gemologist appraisal. As with all jewelry appraisals, the value stated is for insurance replacement value and authenticity purposes only. Greg Bookout, Greg Bookout Wholesale Las Vegas, NV 89147 (702) 690-7700 Email: platinum2one@yahoo.com VALUE: $12,285

2020 GSCO Hunter & Outfitter Convention

SB-08 Mid-Asian Ibex Hunt, Kyrgyzstan or Tajikistan
• This will be a 1 x 1 trophy ibex hunt in Kyrgyzstan or Tajikistan (hunter’s choice). • This hunt is conducted on horseback/foot in high elevations. • This ibex hunt includes 6-8 hunting days and it requires a hunter to be relatively fit and experienced in mountain hunting. • Typical ibex size ranges from 38” - 47”. • It is recommended that the hunt be conducted during September or October, but the season lasts from August 15 through December 1 in Kyrgyzstan and September 1 through February 28 in Tajikistan. • The hunt is to be taken during the 2020-21 season, but arrangements can be made to postpone until 2021-22 (with approval from Asian Mountain Outfitters; in the unlikely event that government fees increase, the high bidder will pay this higher amount). • If hunting in Kyrgyzstan, the high bidder needs to arrive in Bishkek. If hunting in Tajikistan, the high bidder needs to arrive in Dushanbe. • Included are all licenses and trophy fees for one ibex. • A non-hunting companion is welcome for $2,500, and additional hunters are welcome at the regular rate. • Not included are any costs in Bishkek or Dushanbe, trophy shipping and gratuities. Bryan Martin, Asian Mountain Outfitters LLC. 4019 SW Tommy Armour Lane, Redmond, OR 97756 (250) 317-5525 • E-mail: bryankmartin@gmail.com or asianmountainoutfitters@gmail.com www.asianmountainoutfitters.com VALUE: $9,000
SB-09 Kimber 84L Mountain Ascent Rifle (.280 Ackley Improved)
• With a starting weight of 4 pounds, 13 ounces, the Kimber 84L Mountain Ascent offers custom features and delivers legendary Kimber accuracy. • Chambered in .280 Ackley Improved, this fully donated lightweight, versatile rifle is the ultimate weapon for serious mountain hunters. • The trigger is adjustable from 3.5 to 4 pounds. • Stainless steel action and barrel with a four-round magazine capacity and muzzle brake. Jordan Hunter, Kimber Mfg., Inc. 1120 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, NY 10710 (914) 909-1954 • jhunter@kimberamerica.com www.kimberamerica.com VALUE: $2,040
SB-10 Coues Deer Hunt, Sonora, Mexico
• Experience the thrill of hunting the “Grey Ghost of the Desert” with famed Mexican outfitter Nayo Balderrama of Amigo’s Guides & Outfitters. • The six-day hunt can take place in 2020 or 2021. • The hunter will arrive in Hermosillo. • Included will be transportation to hunting area, license, tags and permits, meals and drinks. • Not included are gratuities and lodging in Hermosillo. Nayo Balderrama, Amigo’s Guides & Outfitters La Mesa #25 Hermosillo, Sonora 83249, Mexico 011-521-662-2562166 E-mail: amigosoutfitters@hotmail.com VALUE: $5,000
SB-11 Desert Sheep (Nelsoni) Tag, Navajo Nation
• The season dates are September 1-December 31, 2020 and the hunt may not be postponed. Units 6 and 10 will be open for this hunt. • The arrival/departure point is Albuquerque, New Mexico. • A licensed Navajo Nation guide is required for this 1 x 1 hunt, and must accompany the hunter any time he or she is on Navajo Nation lands, including scouting activities prior to the hunt. No hunting companions except immediate family members are allowed for this hunt, as tribal members are to be responsible for all guiding. • These rams are considered to be Nelsoni desert bighorns by GSCO and SCI. • This hunt can be for rifle or bow, and the terrain is definitely conducive for bow hunting and the sheep numbers are high. • The high bidder must submit a completed Navajo Nation Hunt Application in order for the permit to be issued. Jeff Cole, Navajo Fish & Wildlife Dept. P.O. Box 1480 Window Rock, AZ 86515 505-879-1838 E-mail: jcole@nndfw.org www.nndfw.org VALUE: $50,000+
SB-12 European Ovis/Capra Hunt: Alpine Ibex Hunt, Switzerland / Iberian Mouflon Hunt, Spain
• This is a 1 x 1 multi-species hunt. • First, the high bidder will travel to Madrid, Spain for the Iberian mouflon hunt. Please note that SCI separated the mouflons of Spain into their own category. There is no size limit for the mouflon. • After the mouflon hunt, the high bidder will travel to Geneva, Switzerland for the Alpine ibex in the Valais region. Hunting permits for this region are very limited, but Eduardo has made special arrangements to secure one for this special hunt during the month of October or early November 2020. The hunt cannot be postponed due to the scarcity of these permits. • The Alpine ibex included in this donation is for a Gold CIC medal class trophy with a maximum of 80 cm (approximately 31½” horn length). If a larger trophy is desired, it will be 295 Euro per cm between 80 and 92 cm (92 cm is approximately 36”). In the event an extremely large ibex is desired and taken, the price per cm is higher over 36”. • The arrival point is Geneva, and from there the high bidder will be escorted by a Cazatur representative during the whole hunt (extra cost for this service is $2000), and transferred to a hotel near the designated hunting area. • Included are five full hunting days (three days for the Alpine ibex and two days for the mouflon, plus the transfer days), accommodations, airport and gun clearing assistance, hunting permits for both species, guide and interpreter for the entire program, and field preparation and trophy shipment arrangements. The VAT taxes of 21% are included. • Not included are airfares, the $2000 Cazatur representative fee mentioned above, export and veterinary certificates, and hunting license and insurance fees for Switzerland and Spain. • The high bidder may upgrade to include the Alpine chamois in Switzerland and any or all of the four ibex and two chamois in Spain, as well as the aoudad sheep and Mallorcan wild goat also found free-range in Spain. • Non-hunters are welcome at $2960 for the entire trip. Eduardo Araoz, Cazatur Jose Abascal 57 Madrid 28003, Spain 011-34-91-442-8643 Fax 011-34-91-442-3775 E-mail: eduardoaraoz@cazatur.com www.cazatur.com VALUE: $26,855
SB-13 Tahr Hunt, New Zealand
• This is a five-day 1 x 1 free-range tahr hunt on the South Island. • This hunt can be taken between March and July 2020, or may be delayed until 2021. • The arrival/departure point is Christchurch, South Island. • This hunt can be upgraded to include chamois and red stag at the regular published prices. • Accommodations will be a home-style lodge, and you can expect personal attention. • Included will be the trophy fee for one bull tahr, meals and accommodations. • Not included are gun permit, tips, and trophy shipment. • Extra hunters are welcome for $550 per day and non-hunters for $250 per day. Chris & Peg Bilkey, Track & Trail Safaris New Zealand 7 Waitui Drive Geraldine, South Island 87 51, New Zealand Phone/Fax 011-643-693-7123 Mobile 011-025-281-9171 E-mail: chrisbilkey@xtra.co.nz www.chrisbilkey.co.nz VALUE: $7,750
SB-14 Cape Buffalo Hunt, South Africa
• This is an 8-day 1 x 1 hunt for one hunter and one observer. • The hunt dates are March through November 2020, and it can be delayed until 2021. • The hunt can be upgraded to include all animals offered by Africa Maximum Safaris at the regular published prices. • Arrival and departure point is Johannesburg International Airport. • Included are daily rates for one hunter and one observer; accommodations in luxury safari lodge; food; and guide service • Not included is hotel before and after the hunt ($210 per day). • Additional hunters are welcome at $450 per day and non-hunters for $220 per day. Jacques Senekal, Africa Maximum Safaris P.O. Box 94 • Swartruggers, NWP 2835, South Africa 011-27-82-802-3919 Email: africamaximum@gmail.com www.africamaximum.com VALUE: $16,260
SB-15 Muskox Hunt, Nunavut
• This fully donated hunt will take place on Victoria Island, Nunavut. • Hunt dates can be March 21 – 27, 2020 or March 28 – April 3, 2020. • Transportation will be by snowmobile pulling an Inuit style sled called a kamotik. • Included will be the 5% Canadian GST. • An Arctic wolf may be added to this donation for an additional fee. Shane Black, Canada North Outfitting 10831 73rd Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T6E 1C8, Canada (780) 438-7786 • (250) 961-7100 Email: sblack@canadanorthoutfitting.com www.canadanorthoutfitting.com VALUE: $12,950
SB-16 Himalayan Ibex Hunt, Pakistan
• This is a 7-day (plus two days travel) hunt for any size Himalayan ibex. • The arrival/departure city is Islamabad, and the hunt may be taken between November 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021. • Accommodations are in a lodge or guest house. • Extra hunters are welcome at the regular published price, and non-hunters at $450 per day. • Arrangements with Shikar Safaris may be made to upgrade this hunt to include many different animals found in Europe and Asia. • Included are daily rates, visa invitation, gun import permit, trophy fee for one Himalayan ibex, area fees, customs clearance, airport transfers to and from the main destination, interpreter and guides. • Not included are visa costs, travel expenses before and after the hunt, insurance, extra trophies, sightseeing tours, vet certificate, export permits, CITES permit, trophy shipment and customs fees for trophy exportation and importation. Kaan Karakaya, Shikar Safaris Hurriyet Bulvari, Kultur Mahallesi 3821 Sokak, Dilara Apt 1/14, Antalya, Turkey 011-90-242-2263115 • Fax 011-90-242-2263119 E-mail: info@shikarsafaris.com www.shikarsafaris.com VALUE: $16,000
SB-17 Red Sheep or Armenian Mouflon Hunt, Texas
• The high bidder gets to make the choice of whether to hunt a red sheep or an Armenian mouflon. It can be upgraded to include the one not chosen, as well as an aoudad. • These sheep are definitely free-range, and count toward the Ovis World Slam. • Everything is included upon arrival at the specific ranch for the hunt. • This hunt may be taken in 2020 or 2021. • Accommodations will be in the cabin on the ranch. Rowdy McBride, McBride Hunting Services P.O. Box 1761, Alpine, TX 79830 (432) 837-2047 • Cell (432) 553-4724 Email: rowdymcbride@sbcglobal.net VALUE: $16,500
SB-18 Kri-Kri Ibex and Mouflon Combo Hunt, Sapientza Island, Greece
• This hunt will be a five-day, six-night hunt. • The dates can be arranged between November 1 and December 10, 2020. • VIP accommodations will be in a luxury hotel, and all is included upon arrival at the Athens airport. • Christos Liatas is even including the trophy shipping cost. • Gratuities are not included. • There will be no VAT or other charges. Christos Liatas, Greek Mountain Hunting Asklipiou 7, Nafpiou 21100, Greece Email info@greekmountainhunting.com www.greekmountainhunting.com VALUE: $20,000
SB-19 Desert Bighorn (Weemsi) Sheep Hunt, Carmen Island, Mexico
• This is a eight-day (six days of hunting), fully guided 1 x 1 hunt on Carmen Island, South Baja, Mexico. • This hunt is designated for the 2020-21 season. • The high bidder can take the largest ram encountered. • Practically everything is included upon arrival in Loreto (LTO), South Baja, Mexico. • Accommodations are in the first class lodge on the island. • The high bidder would be responsible for an overnight in Loreto before or after the hunt (if needed), tips and normal trophy exportation charges. • A non-hunter is included at no extra charge, and an additional non-hunter would cost $450/day. • The desert sheep of Carmen Island are designated as South Baja (Weemsi) by both GSCO and SCI. Sergio Jimenez, Mexico Hunts Lazaro Cardenas 310, Real de San Agustin Garza Garcia, CP 66260, Nuevo Leon 011-52-81-8863-1563 E-mail: sjimenez@vitro.com www.mexicohunts.com VALUE: $80,000+

2020 GSCO Hunter & Outfitter Convention

SB-20 Polar Bear Hunt, Nunavut
• This polar bear hunt may be taken this spring (2020). The hunt dates will probably be May 1-31, 2020. Shane says that it would also be possible to make this a September/ October 2020 hunt, or even postpone until spring 2021. • This hunt will be conducted using snowmobiles, except for the final part of the hunt, which is conducted by dogsled. • Accommodations will be in tents, but at times cabins, and all meals are included. There will be one guide and one sub-guide for your hunt, so you will be taken care of very well. • Also included will be the 5% Canadian GST. • It should be known that polar bears are not importable into the U.S. or Mexico at this time. However, there is no shortage of bears, and just to experience this amazing hunting opportunity and contribute to the conservation of the great white bear is good enough for most hunters who are trying to complete their Super Slam. Shane Black, Canada North Outfitting 10831 73rd Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T6E 1C8, Canada (780) 438-7786 • (250) 961-7100 Email: sblack@canadanorthoutfitting.com www.canadanorthoutfitting.com VALUE: $45,500
SB-21 Bighorn Hunt, Alberta
• This is a 1 x 1 horseback wilderness hunt for 14 days. • It will take place between September 1 – October 15, 2020. It may be delayed to 2021. • Accommodations will be in a tent camp, and all food and guiding will be provided. • Not included will be the shipping fees, hide prep and license ($1,200 plus GST), and airport pickup. • Extra hunters are welcome at the regular published rates and non-hunters at $350 per day. • This hunt can be upgraded to include wolf for $1,000. Chad Lenz, Savage Bighorns Ltd. P.O. Box 731, Caroline, AB T0M 0M0, Canada (403) 844-7603 Email: lenz@xplornet.com www.savageencounters.com VALUE: $50,000
SB-22 Wyoming Shiras Moose Governor’s Permit
• The 2020 Wyoming Governor’s Moose License is only valid in open hunt areas with greater than 10 total “any” or “antlered” moose licenses issued. • These hunt areas account for over 70% of Wyoming’s annual Shiras moose harvest. • The number of licenses issued per hunt area MAY change from year to year. Seasons and license numbers for fall 2020 will be finalized in April 2020. • The 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 moose licenses does not affect the ability to purchase a Governor’s moose license, and purchasing this license is independent of applying for a moose license through the draw system. The license fee is waived. • Preference points are not affected by purchase of a Wyoming Governor’s Moose License. • 90% of the auction proceeds provide funding for Wyoming moose projects via the Wyoming Governor’s Big Game License Coalition. Tim Thomas, Wyoming Game & Fish Department 5400 Bishop Blvd Cheyenne, WY 82006 307-672-8003 Email: Tim.Thomas@wyo.gov VALUE: $38,000+
SB-23 Stone Sheep Hunt, British Columbia
• This is a 14-day 1 x 1 Stone sheep hunt in Toad River, BC. • It is scheduled for August 1 – October 15, 2020. It may be postponed until 2021. • Accommodations during the hunt will be in a tent or cabin. • The hunt may be upgraded to include elk, moose, mountain goat, mountain caribou and black bear at the regular published prices. • Extra hunters are welcome at the regular price and nonhunters at $450/day. • Included are harvest fee for a Stone sheep, meals and lodging. • Not included are license fees (approximately $200 to $800) and taxes. Leif Olsen, Stone Mountain Safaris P.O. Box 7870 Toad River, BC V0C 2X0, Canada 250-232-5469 leif@stonemountainsafaris.com www.stonemountainsafaris.com VALUE: $48,000
SB-24 Wildlife Stewardship Council Tom Miranda Celebrity Conservation Hunt
• This is a 2020 five-day spring black bear hunt on Vancouver Island (the hunt may be taken in spring 2021; however, 2021 hunt dates would have to be agreeable to the schedules and cleared in advance with both Fraser River Outfitters and Tom Miranda). • Hunter is allowed to take up to two black bears by bow & arrow or other means. • Adventure Bowhunter Tom Miranda will be accompanying the high bidder. • GSCO counts this black bear toward the Super Ten, Super 25 and Super Slam and SCI counts this as an island black bear. • Hunt is conducted in a remote, pristine concession on the north end of Vancouver Island. • This hunt is extremely well-suited and conducive for stalking black bear and harvesting a trophy of a lifetime. • Hunters have the option of hunting from a custom designed live aboard vessel which comfortably sleeps four (two guides/two clients) or hunting from Fraser River’s beautiful waterfront main lodge, centrally located within the concession. • A combination of smaller vessels, trucks and ATV’s will be used to access the spring bears as they head out to one of the many tidal estuaries, meadows or recently logged off areas to feed on succulent roots, grasses and berry crops that are in abundance. They can also be found wandering the beaches at low tide looking for crabs or any other easy meals that are readily available. • Proceeds benefit The Wildlife Stewardship Council John Sievers, Fraser River Outfitters Ltd. P.O. Box 17, Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0, Canada (250) 256-4195 or (604) 790-0703 Email: borrego@telus.net www.vancouverislandoutfitters.com VALUE: $22,000
SB-24A Brown Bear Hunt, Alaska
•This is an eight-day 1x1 hunt for one hunter in Cold Bay, Alaska. •The hunt is scheduled for May 18 – 25, 2020 and may not be postponed. •Accommodations are cabins at the beginning and end of the hunt, and tented spike camps during the hunt. •Included are all guiding and transportation upon arrival at David River Bear Camp. •Not included are hunting license ($160), bear tag ($1000), transportation to and from David River, and gratuities. •Extra hunters are welcome for $29,500 and non-hunters at $350/day. Dave Leonard Mountain Monarchs of Alaska 35555 Kenai Spur Hwy, #300 Soldotna, AK 99669 (907) 252-4952 Email: mountainmonarchsofalaska@gmail.com www.mountainmonarchs.com VALUE: $29,500
SB-25 Matisoni Argali Hunt, Tajikistan
• The newly-recognized Matisoni argali is a highly desirable Ovis species with very limited availability. With its unique horn configuration, this naturally occurring hybrid argali will be a top trophy for any serious mountain hunter seeking to reach the Ovis World Slam, Super 20, Super 30 or Super 40. • On this 10-day hunt, you will be personally guided by Yuri Matison and his team of experienced guides. This is much more than a hunt; it is an incredible mountain adventure. • Dates will need to be arranged between Yuri and the high bidder after the auction. • Included is 4 x 4 transportation from Dushanbe, Tajikistan; food, lodging and an expert team of guides. • Yuri has four different camps in the area; all have electricity and some have central heat as well as hot water, indoor toilets, internet and television. • Not included are license and tag ($12,000); gratuities; and trophy shipment. • In the two years since GSCO added the Matisoni argali to the Ovis World Slam list, more than 20 successful clients have hunted this species with Yuri. • Yuri opened his first camp in 1991 and has had thousands of successful hunts since then. Yuri Matison Email: pamir1777@yandex.ru VALUE: $40,000