SCI- First for Hunters
Southwest Montana Chapter
Safari Club International

NOTE: THIS IS A WORKING DOCUMENT -- IT HAS NOT BEEN FINALIZED YET....
TIMES MAY CHANGE BEFORE THE ACTUAL EVENT.

AUCTION 2007
Saturday, July 14, 2007
4:30pm - 10:00pm
BestWestern Grantree INN, Bozeman, Montana

4:30pm
No Host Cocktails - Silent Auction Opens, Trip Q & A
Please Review Live and Silent Auction Information
Exhibitors -- Raffles

6:30pm
Buffet Dinner

7:00
Welcome by Chapter President, Sam Gesko
Door Prizes
Card raffle, Gun Raffles, Hat Raffles, Table Raffles
Guest Speaker Arnold Dood endangered species coordinator for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

8:00pm
Live Auction Begins

8:45pm
Close of Silent Auction and Raffles in three stages, Silent Auction & Raffle winners posted

9:30pm

TENTATIVE AUCTION LISTING -- NOTE:THIS IS NOT A FINAL LIST -- CHANGES ARE POSSIBLE PRIOR TO AUCTION DATE.

EKALAKA, MT - TURKEY HUNT:
Lee will act as your five star host. This is not a guided hunt. It doesn't get any better than this, close to home, super accommodations and someone to point you to the turkeys. Spring Turkey Hunt for 2 hunters after TWO GOBBLERS each with Lee Moore in Ekalaka, MT in spring 2008. (SEE HUNT BOOK FOR DETAILS)
Donor Valuation: Priceless
Donor: Lee Moore

NAMIBIA, AFRICA - TROPHY PACKAGE
Trophy Package in Namibia (Trophy Fees Included) Two days of hunting, 2008/2009, for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter (Observer included) in beautiful SW Africa - Namibia. Peter Delport of Eintracht Safaris will guide you to the following trophies: Warthog, Steenbuck, Duiker, Jackal, Caracal, Baboon, and African Wildcat. This hunt can be upgraded with additional days ($280 per hunter -- $120/ non-hunter) and seven days booking is highly recommended. Sightseeing can be arranged. Very Reasonable trophy fees on other animals.

"CAPE THUNDER" BY JOHN BANOVICH
Fine Art Giclee Canvas ed. of 120. Donor SW MT Chapter - SCI/ Monson Picture Framing/Out of Africa in Montana Gallery.

PINAS BAY, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA - 3 DAYS FISHING - 2 PEOPLE
August - September 15, 2008. Tropic Star Lodge of Panama - Home of His Majesty the Black Marlin. We are pleased to present a three days fishing, four nights lodging trip for two (2) people to the World Renown Tropic Star Lodge in Pinas Bay, Republic of Panama. Trip is a standard one half week long stay 3 day days fishing, 4 nights lodging. (Tuesday thru Saturday only), All meals and non-alcoholic beverages included while at the Lodge. Not Included: Transfers between Panama City and Tropic Star Lodge (charter flight and ground), Airline Transportation, Hotel in Panama City. Non-transferrable, and not able to be taken in alternate years.

"BLACK GOLD" - BY JOHN BANOVICH
Fine Art Giclee Canvas Ed. of 200. Published Fine Art Editions exclusively for Safari Club International Foundation Conservation Alliance Program. The Conservation Alliance program is a project produced by the Safari Club International Foundation and is for the direct benefit and recognition of SCI chatper past and future conservation efforts and achievements. Donor: Southwest Chapter-SCI, Monson Picture Framings, Montana Moulding Co.

NAMIBIA, AFRICA - TROPHY PACKAGE - 1 HUNTER/1NON-HUNTER
Trophy Package in Namibia (Trophy Fees Included) Two days of hunting, 2008/2009, for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter (Observer included) in beautifulSW Africa - Namibia, Peter Delport of Eintract Safaris will guide you to the following trophies: Warthog, Steenbuck, Duiker, Jackal, Caracal, Baboon, and African Wildcat. This hunt can be upgraded with additional days ($280 per hunter - $120/non-hunter) and seven days booking is highly recommended. Sightseeing can be arranged. Very Reasonable trophy fees on other animals.(SEE HUNT BOOK FOR DETAILS) DonorL Peter Delport of Eintracht Safaris

MANHATTAN, MONTANA - 1 DAY HUNT - 2 YOUTH HUNTER/PARENT PAIRING - WATERFOWL
Hunt with a TV host, A fabulous experience, on Youth Day (approx Sept 22) for 2 youths and parent (1 parent per youth). Enjoy Breakfast, photos, and FUN while getting experinece duck shooting with Marc Pierce the host of Ducks Limited Television on the Outdoor Television Network and the owner of Big Sky Carvers on his private property. Hunt can not be upgraded.
Donor: Marc Pierce

LIMPOPO VALLEY, AFRICA - 10 DAY HUNT - 1 HUNTER
Faunafrika, PH Ken Du Plessis donates a 10-day hunt with trophy fee for 1 Blesbuck in Great White Hunter area of the Limpopo Valley,Feb 1 through Nov 30 2007 or 2008, 42 other animals available, 1,650,000 acres to hunt, no mosquitoes, malaria free area. 7 Areas are bow hunting. Hunt is upgradeable but not exchangeable for a photo safari.
Value:$8100
Donor: Ken Du Plessis

RSA AFRICA - 6 DAY PHOTO SAFARI
6 Day Photo Safari in RSA Africa, Zulu Nayla, 6 nights at 3 Luxury lodges, 3 Delicious meals a day, 2 game watching activities per day. This adventure has been taken by many people in Bozeman who felt it was a great experience. References available. Can be upgraded to hunt safari (See Hunt Book for details)
Donor: Trevor Shaw, Zulu Nyala Group, South Africa

BOB BURKHART BRONZE
Beautiful bronze bust of an African Rhino third in the series of his African Big 5.
Donor Valuation: $1200
Donated by the artist

CHOTEAU, MONTANA - PHEASANT HUNT
Pheasant Hunt for two couples, for 3 days, in Choteau, Montana, pointing dogs with handler included, meals not included but very reasonable, lodging not included but very reasonable locally.
Donor valuation: $1800
Donor: Skip Tubbs/ Judy King 2007/2008

ENTRE RIOS PROVINCE, ARGENTINA - 3 DAY DOVE SHOOTING - 1 Hunter
Wild Pampa Safaris 3 day dove shooting for one hunter all inclusive. 2007/2008. Accommodations and all meals (wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner, continental breakfast) local guide, birdboy and transportation while hunting. Place Entre Rios Province. NOTE: Hunter will require minimum of 3 additional hunters. Donation does not include: Hunting Lisence $150 plus transfer, lisence and shells. Can be taken in 2007/8. Upgradeable for additional hunters.
Donor Valuation: $1,350
Donor: Wild Pampa Safaris

ARGENTINA - 3 DAY /DORADO/CAT FISHING - 1 FISHERMAN
Wild Pampa Safaris. 3 Day daily rate includes accommodation, all meals, local guide, bait and water and transportation while fishing. (Wine, beer and soft drinks are included in all meals. Not included: Fishing lisence $100 Transfer to fishing area - $600. Available 2007/2008. Upgradeable. Minimum of 2 additional fishermen are required.
Donor Valuation:$1350
Donor: Wild Pampa Safaris

ARGENTINA - 8DAYS /5 SPECIES
Wild Pampa Safaris, Big Game - 5 Species in 8 days. 8 Day daily rate includes accommodation, all meals, local guide and transportation while hunting. (Wine, beer and soft drinks are included in all meals)+ an $800 credit for a trophy fee applicable to: Blackbuck $800, Axis Deer $1600, OR Water Buffalo $2300. Not included: Hunting lisence for the 5 species, trophy fees at regular prices (Blackbuck $800, Water Buffalo $2300, Wild Goat $700, Axis Deer $1600 and Ram $1200) Round trip - $500. Available 2007/2008. Upgradeable.
Donor Valuation:$3600
Donor: Wild Pampa Safaris

MADISON RIVER, MONTANA - YOUTH HUNT - TROPHY FEE FOR COW BISON
Trophy fee for a Cow Bison. Hunt must be taken in Dec. 07 This is a SW Montana Chapter Sponsored YOUTH HUNT with well known outfitter Rob Arnaud (Loves to have kids hunt) Location on Madison River most likely on famous Flying D Ranch. Great eating ahead!
Donor: Rob Arnaud, Gallatin Gateway and SW Montana Chapter of SCI Youth Program

BUFFALO CREEK RANCH, TEXAS - WHITETAIL/EXOTIC GAME HUNT
Buffalo Creek Ranch, Texas. Hunt the Texas Hill Country for whitetail and 40+ species of exotic game. Includes accommodations for one hunter and one non-hunter for 3 days/ 3 nights hunt 2007/2008.
Donor: Peter A. Allegra - Buffalo Creek Ranch

LUXURY FUR
Luxury Fur from Di Lusso Furs. Details to be announced at auction.
Donor: Di Lusso Furs - Pamela Harris and SWMT Chapter SCI

BUENOS AIRES PROVENCE, ARGENTINA - 6 DAY HUNT
Cerro Indio Safaris - 1 Hunter/1 Non- Hunter, Red Stag, Water Buffalo, Puma Hunt. Stay in a beautiful Hunting Lodge, Hunting 1 x 1 with a Guide. Can be upgraded for additional game, fishing and bird hunting. Hunt can be extended. Hunting Season: Mid April to Sept 2008. Hunt can not be taken in alternate years. Additional hunters/non-hunters can be added, for a 20% discount of daily rates and a 2 x 1 hunting experience. Ground Transportation Charter is needed for hunt (not included). Outfitter recommends using their guns.
Donor:Gonzalo Llambi of Cerro Indio Safaris
Donor Valuation:$3600

NAMIBIA, AFRICA - 5 DAY HUNT 1 HUNTER/1 NON-HUNTER
Trophy fee for 1 Hartebeest, 1 Oryx, 1 Springbuck. Full Board Included. Can be upgraded for days and animals. Must be taken in 2008.
Donor: Andre and Anei Rousseau
Donor Valuation: $4200

THREE FORKS, MONTANA - 2 WOMAN HUNTERS - 5 ROOSTER PHEASANTS & BIRD HUNT
Whispering Winds Hunt Club, 5 Roosters Pheasants & Bird Hunt for two WOMAN hunters with pointing dogs included.
Donor: Sharon Buckalew, Whispering Winds Hunt Club.

THREE FORKS, MONTANA - 2 YOUTH HUNTERS - 5 ROOSTER PHEASANTS & BIRD HUNT
Whispering Winds Hunt Club, 5 Roosters Pheasants & Bird Hunt for two YOUTH hunters with pointing dogs included.
Donor: Sharon Buckalew, Whispering Winds Hunt Club.

NORTH WEST PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA - 10 DAYS - 4 HUNTERS - PLAINS GAME
Steyn Safaris. Not Included: trophy fees, tranpsort to Johannesbug International Airport in South Africa. Included are daily rates for four hunters, licensed professional hunter, first class accomodations, gourmet meals, field prep of trophies, trackers, hunting team, support team, and transportation while in South Africa. Hunt can be upgraded for number of participants. Dates of Hunt 2007/2008 - March through November
Donor: Abie Steyn of Steyn Safaris
Donor Valuation:$16,000

MILES CITY AREA, MONTANA - 2 DAYS - 2 HUNTERS - UPLAND BIRDS
2 Days of shotgun hunting for upland birds, prairie dogs and/ or waterfowl in Eastern Montana during November or December 2007 with Dr. W. Mealer & Staff. Meals and Overnight stay in Miles City Motel or ranch house are included. Not Included: wine or alcoholic beverages.
Donors: Dr. William R. Mealer and Randall Mealer