Banquet Live Auction

1.			2010 Banquet Items - Preliminary Live Listing. The items listed for the 2010 banquet are divided into live and silent auctions. The chapter reserves the right to move, change or remove items listed from live, silent or general categories to a different category if necessary. This list is intended to give those that will attend a "preview" of various banquet prizes. This listing will be changing during the next couple of months up to the banquet. A final category listing will determined at the banquet. There will also be items at the banquet not listed on the website.
1.			2009-2010 Print of the Year - "Rooster Ridge" - by Scot Storm - Donated by Dr Robert Goodman & Dr S. Sindy Goodman DDS, MS Pheasants Forever Exclusive (limited edition): Relive the magic moments afield with this magnificent print that truly encapsulates what wildlife conservation is all about. "Rooster Ridge" displays Pheasants Forever's commitment to putting habitat on the ground and birds in the sky.
2.			4 Person Argentina Dove Hunt (Oct 2010 - Feb 2011) Value: $11,000.00 THIS IS THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME FOR WINGSHOOTERS--A CULTURAL AS WELL AS A HUNTING EXPERIENCE. All your personal and hunting needs are looked after by Sporting Adventures International, a prestigious, American-owned firm, and there is almost more shooting opportunity than you can imagine. * A first class, 5-Star, pampered, Argentine hunting experience in the Valley of the Doves (home of 50 Million non-migrating doves), with every amenity provided. * 4 Persons / 3 Full Hunting Days / 3 Nights Lodging / All meals & beverages / Personal Guides & Birdboys / Airport pickup & delivery / Field Transportation / & More * Hunt from 3 well-appointed Lodges in Cordoba, Argentina * Hunt in Jan-Feb 2010 or from Oct 2010 to February 2011. Argentina is a very safe country, and no special travel documents or immunizations are required. Stay prior to your hunting experience in Buenos Aires, or take additional tours or hunts in other parts of the country following your dove hunt (at additional cost). This package does not include airfare, gratuities, shells, gun rental if needed, hunting permits, etc.
3.			2 Person South Africa Photo Safari (6 Days & 6 Nights) Zulu Nyala Game Reserve Donated by Trevor Shaw, Owner and Zulu Nyala Group Value: $3,950.00 Experience the Magic of Africa! A tantalizing taste of the wild in the heart of Africa's richest conservation regions situated in Zululand, South Africa. Experience Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, Giraffe, Hippo, Zebra, Nyala, Buffalo, Kudo and many more plains game. Location of the movie "I Dreamed of Africa" - starring Kim Bassinger. Includes 3 meals per day, 2 Daily open Land Rover Trips w/ guides. Does NOT include: airfare, transfers, personal beverages, side trips or phone calls. This Photo Safari package is non-transferable, non-refundable and may NOT be given to any other person or organization and may NOT be sold in any other manner. Must be used within 2 years of purchase date.
4.			Granite Springs - Pheasant Hunt - 2 Person - 2 Days - 2 Nights - TBD - Alexandria, S.D. Donated by: Granite Springs/Kevin Yeo Value: $1,580.00 This is a 2 day hunt for 2 people with same room booking. Basically the 2 people will stay in the same room. Click on title above for more details.
6.			2 Gun Guided Hunt at Hunters Creek Hunt Club includes breakfast, 10 birds and bird cleaning. Does not include gratuties and shells. Donated by Hunters Creek Club - Charlie Mann Value: $500.00 Hunters Creek Club encompasses over 1,400 acres that have been managed exclusively for hunting and dog training since 1958. At Hunters Creek Club it's open season on fun!
6.			4 Person Minnesota Fishing Trip Value: $1,025.00 First class fishing for Walleye, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth, and more on 26,000 acres of pristine waters on Lake Kabetogama, MN near International Falls, and inside beautiful Voyageurs National Park. Includes 1 Week's Lodging for 4 Persons in nicely-appointed 2-bedroom Housekeeping Cabins. Includes docking space for your boat. This package does NOT include transportation, gratuities, bait, boat rental if needed, fishing permits, etc. Driftwood's 20 cozy, old-time log cabins, originally built For family fun, Driftwood offers a recreation room in the in 1935, will provide you all the comfort needed for a lodge, wireless internet access, a Monday night Ice Cream relaxing vacation in the north woods. All cabins are modern, with beautiful hardwood floors, nicely equipped of the week's catch and the inevitable "one that got away". for housekeeping, and have great decks or porches that A free paddleboat is available in the harbor area; weekly will enable you to enjoy the excellent views of beautiful activities for the kids may include a fishing contest, wiffle Kabetogama Lake and Voyageurs National Park. ball, beach/swim day and tie-dying T-shirts.
7.			Raffle - LCD HDTV Experience incredible picture quality and excellent audio with this sleek high-definition LCD TV. The TV comes loaded with advanced features, making it the perfect addition - or centerpiece - to your home theater system. Watch your favorite sports and movies in true HD.
8.			Raffle - 100 Person Pig Roast - Roasted and Carved on Site Value: $700.00 Have a yourself a Pig Roast with 100 of your friends and relatives this summer. Great for graduations, bithdays or just have that summer get together. Winner to arrange date with the caterer. At Jim's Pig Roast we use only the freshest pigs and beef available. Meals are served completely cooked and ready to eat! Culinary Master serving the south-eastern Michigan area with 25 years experience! Guaranteed the best pig roast cater available! Grilled on Site!
9.			Art work by Michigan's metal artists known as "The Salvage Sisters." Michigan's metal artists known as "The Salvage Sisters." Pam Frampton and Shelli Greschaw in North Branch, Michigan, have a passion for ringnecks and art that shows up at Pheasants Forever banquets! Featured on Pheasants Forever Television.
10.			Neon Light - Pheasants Forever Exclusive One of a kind Neon Sign - Create a buzz in the room with this multi-toned Pheasants Forever neon light! Measures 33 1/2" wide x 19 1/2" tall x 5 1/4" deep.
11.			Pheasants Forever Boyt Wheeeled Duffel Pheasants Forever Exclusive - Pheasants Forever and Boyt have combined forces to bring you a functional and exclusive piece of luggage that you'll be proud to journey with. Featuring sturdy straps, heavy-duty zippers and the ability to roll almost anywhere, this versatile bag is ready to go! Measures 16" wide x 32" long x 16" deep.
12.			Dental Cleaning for your Dog. Includes pre-operative blood work, IV catheter and scaling and polishing. The dog needs to current on heartworm test and rabies. Donated by Companion Animal Hospital - Kathleen Gannon DVM Hartland MI www.yourcompanionvet.com Dental Cleaning for your Dog. Includes pre-operative blood work, IV catheter and scaling and polishing. The dog needs to current on heartworm test and rabies.
13.			Dog Training - 30 Days by Brad Rainey Circle R Kennel - Deford MI - Donated by: Circle R Kennel/Brad Rainey Value: $400.00 30 Days of Dog training (pointer or flusher) at Circle R Kennel by Brad Rainey. Specializing in pointing breeds. Upland field work on flushers. Dog must be at least 10 months old.
14.			Pool Table/Game Room Light Pheasants Forever Exclusive - Pool Table/Game Room Light - 47" x 14.5" x 24" When it comes to your pool table, your best shot may be getting your hands on this game room light. This exclusive piece of lighting will brighten up your room for many years.
15.			Pass It On! Sculpture - Girls Day Out by John Parsons Pheasants Forever Exclusive - "Girls Day Out" is the second sculpture in the four piece Outdoor Mentor Series by John Parsons, which celebrate the Pass It On! Outdoor Mentors Program.
17.			Heavy Scent - Whitetail Deer by Jim Kasper Nothing signals the changing of the seasons quite like a majestic buck keeping watch over his does. Set before a beautiful background of fall colors, artist Jim Kasper has captured the effervescent energy of a late autumn afternoon. Image size 15" x 22 1/2"
18.			Backwoods Rendezvous - Turkey by Rosemary Millette Always hiding where you least expect them, this flock of turkeys has found the perfect place for a Backwoods Rendezvous. Image size 17" x 25 1/2"
19.			Dart Board Exclusive item from Pheasants Forever. Your game room will hit the mark with this dart board. Comes with wooden wall mount case, darts and chalk.
20.			Browning Hunting Heritage Limited Edition Knife & Display Case - Whitetail Limited edition Browning with beautiful display case. Only 3,000 made. Comes with display case, print and certificate of authenticity.
21.			Pheasant/Bird Taxidermy. Have you always dreamed of getting that pheasant, grouse, quail or duck mounted? How about that first bird? Now you can make that hunt last forever with a beautiful mount from Taxidermy by Kane in White Lake, Michigan Pheasant/Bird Taxidermy. Have you always dreamed of getting that pheasant, grouse, quail or duck mounted? How about that first bird? Now you can make that hunt last forever with a beautiful mount from Taxidermy by Kane in White Lake, Michigan. Winning bidder can select a current mount or bring in their own. Bidder may also use the certificate value to offset a higher price mount such as a deer head.