Auction Catalog (Draft 06/21/16)
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Auction Catalog (Draft 06/21/16) July 14, 2016 – July 17, 2016 JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa San Antonio, Texas 1 The Grand Auction Saturday, July 16, 2016 6:00 p.m. Cibolo Canyons Ballroom JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa The value indicated is a suggested retail value. Items will be sold to the highest bidder. The following catalog remains subject to change. The auctioneer and/or master of ceremonies will announce any changes and additions before the Grand Auction begins, but they reserve the right to make changes throughout the auction. When bidding, raise your hand, napkin, or if necessary, stand to get the attention of the auctioneer or one of his ring men. All high bidders are responsible for payment of auction items prior to leaving Convention. The auctioneer will settle any disputes regarding the bids during the live auction. Please make note that some auction items do not include the following, unless specified: Travel expenses to and from destination, lodging and meals, alcoholic beverages, packaging, shipping and gratuities. All goods in the Grand Auction have been acquired and obtained from third parties. The high bidder acknowledges that the goods have not been inspected by TWA and is advised, in the case of knives or other weapons, to secure a competent inspection and test of the goods before use. The goods in the live auction are sold “as is” and without and/or implied warranty on the part of TWA. A “Buyer Acknowledgement Form” will be given to the high bidder immediately following the auction of each item. Any failure to execute the Buyer Acknowledgement Form promptly will result in the auction item immediately being re- auctioned. All high bidders must pay in full for the auction item(s) on Sunday, July 17th, from 8:00 am–Noon at the registration desk. Accepted forms of payment are check, cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover. ANY COMMENTS MADE BY THE AUCTIONEER AND/OR MASTER OF CEREMONIES TAKES PRECEDENCE TO THIS CATALOG. ADDITIONS OR EDITS MAY BE MADE TO THIS CATALOG AT ANY TIME. Special Thanks to our 2016 Convention Committee Greg Simons, Co-Chairman Vannie Collins, Co-Chairman John Park Nick Johnson Chipper Dippel Carolyn Dippel Wallace Rogers IV Mark Connally Tucker Knight Allison Knight 2 Lot 1 La Paloma Ranch Whitetail & Turkey Hunt for 4 Hunters If you like to hunt, take a kid with you! This is a two-day Management Buck/Turkey Hunt for 2 adult hunters and 2 youth hunters on the La Paloma Ranch in Kennedy County, donated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission Chairman Emeritus and TWA Life Members Lee M. & Ramona Bass. This is a great opportunity to hunt for an above average whitetail management buck, with a turkey to boot, and to share the great outdoors with a youngster. This package includes guides, lunches and game preparation for travel. Overnight accommodations are available in Kingsville or Riviera. Each hunter is entitled to shoot one whitetail management buck and one turkey. Management bucks vary in size, depending on age, but are typically in the 140-160 class B&C range. Hunt must be taken between January 6, 2017 and through the end of February 2017, with specific dates to be arranged with the donor. Youth hunters must be under the age of 18. Non-transferable. Meals Included. Youth OK. NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. Donor: Ramona and Lee Bass Lot 2 Petty Ranch 3 Full Day, 3 Night Guided South Texas Trophy Whitetail Deer Hunt Petty Ranch once again donated this full, three-day guided South Texas trophy hunt for one (1) hunter and one (1) non- hunting guest on this intensively game-managed, high-fenced, South Texas ranch. Hunt on Petty's Rancho Paisano for one (1) trophy whitetail buck, one (1) doe, and feral hogs, as desired. Rancho Paisano has been managed for trophies for over 34 years and is a great opportunity to harvest a top quality South Texas trophy whitetail! Hunt includes accommodations and meals while on hunt. Items not included are: airfare, transportation, hunting licenses, taxidermy fees, meat processing, firearms, ammunition, shipping charges, etc. This is a three-day hunt scheduled for January 3 - 6, 2017. Youth over 12 years of age OK. Many thanks to TWA Director Tommy Arnim for continuing to arrange and coordinate this hunt. Non-transferable. NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. Donor: Petty Ranch Lot 3 King Ranch You Choose! One Nilgai Hunt and One Turkey Hunt for Two Hunters OR One Nilgai and One Saltwater Fishing Trip for Two People PLUS Two Night Stay at the Norias Saltillo Camp. Two (2) lucky hunters will have the opportunity of a lifetime on pastures not available to the public! Enjoy two days guided hunting on the historic King Ranch on one of these two unique opportunities! Choose one of the following combo packages (depending on season): Nilgai and Quail Hunt which includes a one day hunt quail with guides and dogs, and the next day spot and stalk nilgai bulls! OR spend two full days quail hunting with guides and dogs! Either trip is for two days, for two hunters and the hunt must be taken Jan 18, 2017 – end of quail season. Meals are not provided on either trip chosen, but you will enjoy two nights lodging in a private cabin on the King Ranch with cooking facilities where you can prepare your own meals. Many thanks to the King Ranch for this exclusive trip and all their continuing support! NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. Donor: King Ranch Lot 4 Two Day Alligator Hunt in St. Cloud, Florida, on the Deseret Ranches Here is a very special opportunity! Thanks to TWA Director Justin Feild of the Deseret Ranches in Florida, one (1) hunter will have the chance on a two-day alligator hunt for an alligator 9 ft or bigger in St. Cloud, Florida on the Deseret Ranches. Located 35 minutes East of Orlando this unique hunt includes one (1) non-hunting guest. Breakfast and lunch provided. Guests are responsible for flight, and the purchase of a Florida alligator hunting license. A two night stay is also 3 included at a local hotel in West Melbourne, Florida. Guests are responsible for processing and taxidermy. Hunt not available to the public. Hunt to be November 1, 2016 - December 20, 2016. Non-transferable. Donor: Deseret Ranches Lot 5 130-140 Class Whitetail Deer at Las Colinas Ranch in Freer, Texas for 1 Hunter and 2 Non-Hunting Guests Las Colinas Ranch located between Freer and Laredo. The ranch is 2,666 acres and has been high fenced for 40 years. The Hunt is for one (1) hunter and two (2) non-hunting guests. The ranch is not hunted commercially. Accommodations will be all inclusive. There are 12 tower blinds. The hunt may be taken anytime from December 1, 2016 until January 31, 2017. Date of hunt must be agreeable to both parties. Youth OK. No handicap blinds. Complete contact information regarding hunt will be mailed to buyer immediately following auction. Donor: Brenda and J. David Anderson Lot 6 Dark Horse Arms Remington 700 SPS 308 Remington 700 SPS 308 by Dark Horse Arms in matte black finish. Internally suppressed for maximum sound and recoil suppression. Suppression system is configured to shoot regular velocity ammunition and/or subsonic ammunition. For maximum suppression levels, subsonic ammunition is recommended, but not required. Includes: Leupold 3-9x40 rifle scope. This item is regulated by the National Firearm Act (NFA). NFA items require a $200 tax permit, paid for by the purchaser. Expect permit processing time to take 6-9 months for Texas residents. Once the permit is received, the buyer MUST come to our shop to take possession of the suppressed firearm. The firearm cannot be transferred to anyone other than the buyer. Buyer must contact Dark Horse Arms for full details and to initiate the necessary paperwork to begin the process. Donor: Dark Horse Arms, Brent Candys Hemphill Lot 7 Stunning Resort Style Home in Beautiful Manzanillo Mexico Home in Manzanillo Mexico for 7 days/6 nights. Private Chef and maid service, infinity pool, 9,000 square foot, 5 bedroom, 5 bath home. Three (3) of the bedrooms each have a king Bed and the other two (2) bedrooms each have two (2) queen beds in them. The focal point of the entire home rests beneath the large furnished palapa that can seat 12-14 for outdoor dining. Your served, pampered and feel like a millionaire! Overlooking Santiago Bay where the movies have been filmed. Not available Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Expires 1 year from purchase. www.casadospalapas.com Donor: Casa Dos Palapas Lot 8 A Five-Star, 4 Day/3 Night Dove Hunt in Cordoba, Argentina for 2 Hunters (6 Hunts) HookFire Hunting and Fishing Outfitter welcomes you to come experience greatness with a dove hunting trip in Cordoba, Argentina in "the dove shooting capital of the world." Be a part of a land that is annually inhabited by over 40 million dove. Trip includes: 2 Hunters, 6 hunts, daily hunting permits, overnight lodge accommodations (3 nights) double occupancy, all meals, all wine, beer and spirits - full-open bar; Professional guide service and personal bird assistants for each hunter; Ground Transportation to and fro the Cordoba airport & dove lodge. From the moment you arrive at Pica Zuro lodge, the service is personalized and attention is paid to every imaginable detail. 4 With the best Argentine beef and quality ingredients, our highly trained culinary chefs create an array of specialties and international dishes, and carefully select top Argentine wines to complement their mouth-watering menus.