Massachusetts Bowhunters Association
Awards Banquet
March 10, 2012
Winners of any bids/hunts must be an MBA member. If not, membership must be paid upon winning the bid.
DOOR PRIZE: Only paying guests are eligible for the door prize. (no vendors).
HUNT RAFFLES: $10/ticket, maximum 220 tickets sold/hunt. You may purchase more than one ticket per hunt, but you must go to the end of the line after each purchase to allow everyone in line to have a chance to buy a ticket. At that time you may buy one ticket again. This can be repeated until all tickets are sold. Vendors are welcome to purchase raffle tickets.
~ Auction and Raffle Items ~
1. BEAR HUNT with Lawrence Dyer & Sons Outfitters: New Brunswick, Canada.
Five (5) day Spring or Fall Bear Hunt over bait. Winner must bring full paying guest at $3550. Food, Lodging and Transportation to bait sites is included in the hunt. License required, but not included. Dates must be confirmed with Danny Dyer.
Dyer’s Hunting & Fishing Camps – Danny Dyer
PO Box 1094, (770 Enterprise Road), Plaster Rock, NB, E7G 4G9.
Lodge Tel: 506-356-2292 *Danny Dyer Cell: 506-356-7106
Email: kdyer@nbnet.nb.ca
Website: www.dyersoutfitters.com
2. AFRICAN SAFARI with Mount Carmel Safaris
Seven (7) day hunt for three hunters. Day fee included and $500 per hunter toward trophy fees. Excess animals hunted off normal price list. Non-hunters day fee discounted to $120 per day. Pick-up and drop-off at Kimberley Airport at 50/50% split of the normal cost. Value of donated hunt is $9500.
Mount Carmel Safaris – Andries van Zyl
PO Box 176, Danielskuil 8405, Northern Cape, SA
Tel/Fax: 011-27-53-384-0564
Email: mtcarmel@yebo.co.za
Website: www.mountcarmelsafaris.co.za
3. WHITETAIL HUNT with Backwoods Whitetails Outfitters, Illinois
Seven (7) peak rut bow hunt October 1-7, 2012 in Fulton County of West Central Illinois. 100% wild and fair chase hunt. No fines, no fees and no minimums! Freedom to move on your own to succeed with the full assistance of a guide. Average annual overall success rates from 50 – 65%. Hunters start from our preset stands but need to bring a self-climber or a portable with climbing stick. Lodging and meals included. Transportation to stands is on your own. Winner must bring at least one full paying guest at $1900. Winner may upgrade to a different bow or gun hunt by paying the difference in upgrade costs. Upgrade dates & options are subject to availability. Archery Tag-$411, Firearm Tag-$300, NR Annual Hunting License- Archery $57.75, Firearm $35.75, IL State Habitat Stamp $5.50, Trophy & Meat Care-$200/animal.
Backwoods , Whitetails Outfitters – Brett Homer
PO Box 372, (240 West Main St), Ipava, IL 61441
Brett Homer: 309-224-2853
Email: backwoodswhitetails@yahoo.com or info@backwoodswhitetails.com
Website: www.backwoodswhitetails.com
4. WHITETAIL ARCHERY HUNT with H&S Hunting, Illinois
Five (5) day Whitetail Archery Hunt in South Central Illinois (Norris City). Contact outfitter for available dates. Winner must bring a full paying guest at $2050. Hunt includes food, lodging, treestands, and guides. Hunt does not include airport pickup, license or gratuities for cook.
H&S Hunting – Howard Craft
336 Illinois Hwy 141, Norris City, IL 62869
618-499-7442
Email: howard@handshunting.com
Website: www.handshunting.com
5. AFRICAN SAFARI FOR 2 with Zulu Nyala Safaris, South Africa
Six (6) Days and six (6) nights. Value $4950. 50% of winning bid goes back to outfitter.
Zulu Nyala Safaris – Trevor Shaw
270E 3rd Road, Sandton 2055, SA
011-708-1969
Website: www.zulunyala.com
6. SPRING BEAR HUNT with Taxis River Outfitters, New Brunswick, Canada
Six (6) night, Five (5) day hunt May 13-June 16. Includes meals, lodging, tax, guide, transporation, stands, baits. Does not include license which costs $187 US. Winner must bring full paying guest at $1995.
Taxis River Outfitters – Larry Davidson
25 Elm St., Canterbury NB, Canada E6H 1K1
506-279-2930
Email: taxisriver@taxisriveroutfitters.com
Website: www.taxisriveroutfitters.com
7. WHITETAIL HUNT with Illinois Whitetail Services LLC, Illinois
Five (5) day bow hunt. Please contact outfitter for available dates and to make reservation as soon as possible after successful bid. Includes lodging, meals, treestands and transportation to stands. Must bring another hunter at the MBA discounted rate of $2000. (MBA Discount is $500 off full rate of $2500).
Illinois Whitetail Services LLC
PO Box 585, Eldorado, IL 62930
618-926-1481
8. $400 OFF EXOTIC RAM HUNT with Adam Hill Hunting Adventures LLC, PA
One (1) day guided Corsiran Ram hunt. $750 value. License and transportation incuded.
Twin Spruce Outfitters – Adam Hill
4136 River Road, Equinunk, PA 18417
570-224-4191
Website: www.twinsprucepa.com
9. ELK or ANTELOPE ARCHERY HUNT with Little Lost Outfitters, Idaho
Six (6) day Archery Elk Hunt in September or five (5) day Archery Antelope hunt in Aug /Sept. Winner must bring two (2) full paying guests ($3500 each for Elk, $1900 each for Antelope). Contact outfitter for available dates. Includes food, lodging, and transportation. Hunt does not included airfare or alcoholic beverages.
Little Lost Outfitters – Corey Dailey
PO Box 75, Howe, Idaho 83244
Lodge Tel: 208-767-3356 Corey Daley Cell: 208-527-6073
Email: littlelost@atcnet.net
Website: www.littlelostoutfitters.com
10. WHITETAIL ARCHERY HUNT with Montana Whitetails, Montana
Seven (7) day Whitetail Archery Hunt (Saturday – Saturday, weather permitting) on 8 miles of private river bottom bordered by irrigated alfalfa, wheat, barley & oats. Our bow hunting only, river bottom has been managed for mature bucks since 1998. Winner must bring 4 hunters at full price of $2995. License and airfare not included.
Montana Whitetails – Keith Miller
25 Bright Lane, Wilsall, MT 59086
Home: 406-578-2383 Cell: 717-512-3582
Website: www.montanawhitetails.com
11. STRIPED BASS FISH RUBBING PRINT by Denise Martinelli
Called “Gyotaku”, this Striped Bass Fish Rubbing will be mounted on foam board with a 2 inch black matt and will be autographed.
Denise Martinelli
20 Winter Street, North Brookfield, MA 01535
508-450-4883
12. BEAR PAINTING ON PINE LOG by Terri Mason
Handpainted bear on pine log by wildlife artist Terri Mason.
Terri Mason
PO Box 300, Lisbon, Maine 04250
207-577-5317
Email: arttmason1@aol.com
Website: www.tmwildlifeart.com
13. AFRICAN SAFARI FOR 2 with Zulu Nyala Safaris, South Africa
Six (6) Days and six (6) nights. Value $4950. 50% of winning bid goes back to outfitter.
Zulu Nyala Safaris – Trevor Shaw
270E 3rd Road, Sandton 2055, SA
011-708-1969
Website: www.zulunyala.com
14. WHITETAIL ARCHERY HUNT with Archery Outfitters, WA
Archery Outfitters is donating a half price Deer or a 2 for the price of 1 WA State whitetail hunt during November 17-22, 2012. Value $3000.
Archery Outfitter – Brian Jennen
1067c Cannon Way, Colville WA
509-675-1069
Email: archeryoutfitter@gmail.com
Website: www.archeryoutfitter.com
15. BEAR HUNT with Nashwaak River Outfitters, New Brunswick, Canada
Five (5) day archery or gun Spring Bear semi guided hunt May 21-25, 2012. Hunt includes guide, lodging, transportation to stands, hide preparation and meat quartering. Meals are on your own. Winner must bring a full paying guest at $1150. Must call outfitter by April 7.
Nashwaak River Outfitters – Ed Arnold
40 Route 8 Hwy, Penniac, NB Canada E3A9C4
506-457-1543
16. WHITETAIL or MULEY ARCHERY HUNT with Dennis Hayden, Colorado
Do-it-yourself Whitetail or Muley Hunt on 15000 acres in Las Animas, CO. Only two other hunters use this land. MBA’s Biggest Out of State award went to deer harvested from this property in both 2009 and 2010. 100% success rate in 2009 & 2010. Duck and small game hunting is phenomenal. MUST PUT IN FOR DRAW BY APRIL 1. House to stay in and cook your own meals, or restaurants within walking distance of the house. Must provide own transportation and stands. $2000 trespassing fee divided by two people.
B.O.W. – Dennis Hayden
Las Animas, CO.
800-BOWHUNT
Email: bowhuntsww@aol.com
Website: www.bowhunt.org
17. TURKEY HUNT with Lone Elm Outfitters, Connecticut
Two (2) day turkey hunt between 4/25 – 5/28, 2012 in Northeastern Connecticut. Buy one, get one free. Value $300. Must call outfitter to arrange dates which are filling quickly. 100% opportunity. Stay at nearby hotel, cook your own food or eat out. $19 non-resident turkey tag required.
Lone Elm Outfitters – Daryl Christadori
Hampton, CT
860-942-1229
Email: loneelmoutfitters@gmail.com
Website: www.loneelmoutfitters.moonfruit.com
18. EYEPAL Pinhole Sighting Systems from Charles Summers
EyePal Master Peep Sighting System kits. With EyePal, you can finally see what you’ve been missing! Works with prescription glasses, contacts and standard safety glasses. The retail value is $90.00. 3 have been donated.
Resident Artist Studio, LLC – Charles Summers
438 Hill Road, Boxborough MA 01719
Phone/Fax: 978-635-9162 Cell: 978-844-3944
Email: charlie@residentartist.com sales@eyepalUSA.com mrcls@comcast.net
Website: www.eyepalUSA.com www.residentartist.com
20. $50 GIFT CERTIFICATES from North American Game Taxidermy
Dave Oliveira has generously donated 2 $50 gift certificates from his shop.
North American Game Taxidermy – David Oliveira
85 River Road, Somerset, MA
508-493-4447
21. AFRICAN BOWHUNTING SAFARI with Matlabas Game Hunters, South Africa
Credit of $3500 toward a twelve (12) day, 11 night, bowhunting safari for plains game in the Bushveldt region, Limpopo Province, South Africa between 3/15-10/30, 2012 for one hunter & one non-hunter. Credit will be applied toward total of daily fees & trophy fees. Daily rates include all accommodations, meals, laundry, guide, trackers, skinners, trophy preparation & delivery to shipper/taxidermist in Limpopo or Gauteng. Transportation to/from Johannesburg International Airport ($350 per trip) is not included. Available species include blue wildebeest, bushbuck, bush duiker, Cape eland, gemsbok, kudu, plains zebra, nyala, red hartebeest, steenbok, waterbuck, giraffe, caracal, black-backed jackal, vervet monkey & chachma baboon. Tsessebe & sable may also be available. Prices & rates are listed on their website. This is one of South Africa’s prime bowhunting destinations. The species variety and the trophy quality are excellent. Go to www.outfittersrating.com and www.bowsite.com to see how hunters rate this outfitter.
May be extended for additional days and/or additional hunters/non hunters. Can accommodate up to 4 hunters plus non-hunting spouses/family. Non hunters may upgrade to a hunter in which case hunter rates apply. Hunt not exchangeable for cash or other goods and/or services. No minimum on game harvest. Winner may also shorten trip to 10 days in which case credit would reduce to $3000. Winner should contact Willem Frost as soon as possible after the banquet.
No licenses or permits required for plains game, but permits for small cats, monkeys and baboons need to be obtained prior to the hunt if any of the members of the party wishes to hunt these species. A Conservation Levy of US$10 per animal taken will be charged and will go to the Conservation Fund of the Professional Hunters Association of South Africa.
Meals are mostly traditional South African Bushveldt cuisine & of a high standard. Venison is regularly served. Soft drinks and table wine is included, but all other alcoholic beverages/liquor is excluded.
The lodge consists of 4 thatched rooms and 2 en suite Meru type safari tents. Other features include a separate lounge with satellite TV, a unique wildlife and natural history CD and video library, swimming pool, fully equipped kitchen, daily cleaning services, small curio shop and a laundry service. Basic toiletries and towels are provided. Excursions and other activities for non-hunters as well as tours and/or photographic safaris at the end of the hunting safari are also available. Fishing, scuba diving and/or wing shooting is also available prior to or after the hunting safari.
Matlabas Game Hunters – Willem & Flippie Frost
PO Box 1559, Lephalale, 0555, SA
Lodge: 27 14 779 0969 Willem Cell: 27 82 900 0227 Flippie Cell:27 83 484 5461
Email: info@matlabas.co.za
Website: www.matlabas.co.za/hunting
22. TURKEY HUNT with River Rat Outfitters, Iowa
Turkey hunt in Northeast Iowa on 3000 acres of private turkey filled land. Zone 9. Includes lodging, meals, and guide. Would like another person to come full price ($500), but not necessary. Choice of seasons. Iowa has tags left over for this year so hunting is still available if you want. Can be used next year also. Check out the Iowa Dept of Natural Resources website for the seasons www.iowadnr.gov.
River Rat Outfitters – Dave Gray
National, Iowa
563-880-7046
Email: duckcalldave@gmail.com
Website: www.riverratoutfitters.com
23. SQUARE-UP BOW SITE & SQUARE-UP FLEECE LOGO JACKET from Mike Scaniffe
The Square-Up provides the shooter with a real time reference in their sight picture to recognize and correct riser torque before the shot. The ability to see the bows torque and square the riser to the sweet spot on the center position will make every shooter more consistent and in most cases will result in dramatic increase in effective range. Mike has also donated a Square-Up fleece logo jacket.
Lightning BowStrings LTD – Mike Scaniffe
40 Kelseytown Road, Killingworth, CT 06419
860-663-3949
Email: mike@lightningbowstrings.com
Website: squareuparchery.com
24. AFRICAN SAFARI with Zeekoepan Safaris, South Africa
Five (5) day Safari for 2 hunters. Value $6250. Zeekoepan Safaris, founded in 1987, is located within an 80,000 acre private, free roaming Big-5 dangerous game area where Zululand meets the Elephant Coast in northeastern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This area is a densely populated game area, well known for record book Nyala trophies, among others. Outfitter, PH and owner of Zeekoepan, Willem Basson and his wife Amanda, are offering a 5-day bow or rifle hunt for 2 hunters in their 4-star luxury safari lodge. This hunt must be taken April / May 2013 or Aug / Sept / Oct 2013. Bookings to secure dates must be done directly with the outfitter within 30 days after the auction. Included: the use of our hunting rifles (30.06, .375), 5 hunting days for 2 hunters on Zeekoepan, services of 1 PH to 2 Hunters and a 10-member field- & camp staff, accommodation, meals & laundry in Zeekoepan River Lodge, hunting vehicles, field preparation of trophies & delivery to taxidermy as well as the following representative trophies: Hunter 1: 1 Zebra or a Blue Wildebeest(value $1000) Hunter 2: $1000 credit on 1 Nyala trophy. Each hunter will also receive a cull impala. Upgrading is possible by adding extra hunting days, PH services & animals from a list of more than 30 species. Upgrading to a Cape buffalo hunt is also possible on Zeekoepan. Number of days you should book will be recommended according to your hunting wish list. Sundays are travelling and/or photographic days in the region & extra custom planned photographic safari days may also be added.
Zeekoepan Safaris – Willem & Amanda Basson
PO Box 696, Pongola, 3170, South Africa
27-0-34-4141-150 or 105 US#: Gary Morris 612-867-2888
Email: zeekupan@lantic.net or mrgarymorris@aol.com
Website: www.hunting-safaris-africa.com
~ Vendors ~
North American Game Taxidermy – Dave Oliveira
Gyotaku Rubbing Prints – Denise Martinelli
Larry Little Handmade Knives
Cabellas – Jimmy Smith
Lightning Bowstrings & SquareUp Bowsites – Mike Scaniffe
Lone Elm Outfitters – Daryl Christadori
~ Thanks ~
The MBA thanks these very generous sportsmen and women for their donations. Without their help we couldn’t make these offers. Please support these people who have supported us when you have a trip in mind. Call me at 800-BOWHUNT. Every booking we make gets us closer to another donation. Please remember to mention the MBA with any bookings. The MBA salutes all sponsors with sincere gratitude.
~ Survey ~
A survey sheet will be available on the website. Please print, fill out and send in this survey after completion of your hunt. (fax: 508 721 6880 or mail to PO Box 1789, Sagamore Beach, MA 02562). Also, please write a story and send a picture of you success for posting on the website.
Please visit our website at www.massbowhunters.com
~ Disclaimer ~
All winners of hunts and trips must be a MBA member. A $30 surcharge will be assessed to your winning bid or winning raffle ticket to cover your membership if you are not a current member. The MBA does not guarantee success of your hunt or trip. These hunts and trips are donations and all proceeds go to the legislation, education, and expansion of bowhunting in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Winners of the hunts and trips assume full responsibility of hunt or trip, once awarded, and hold Massachusetts Bowhunters Association harmless against any and all claims.
Thank you for your support.
Straight Arrows
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Boomer Hayden
President
