Auction Book for the 76th ANNUAL DUCKS UNLIMITED NATIONAL CONVENTION All Cover Photos ©Travel Portland – 2013 – Special Thanks to the 76th ANNUAL CONVENTION HOST COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS Auctioneer services are being provided by Mike Jones and United Country Auction Services. Masters of Ceremony are Dan Thiel, Executive Secretary and David Schuessler, National Director of Grassroots Fundraising. The 2013 Ducks Unlimited National Convention live auction was made possible by the generous contributions of the following sponsors and donors: Blake Shelton Jerry and Delaine Brocato Ronnie and Patricia Wells The Carollo Family Capt. Charles and Pattie Jobes Art LaMay Anthony Padgett Pat and Elle Nolan Roger Penrod David Maass Bill Powell Sherwin Artus Visit www.ducks.org to learn more about other companies that support DU. convention.ducks.org 901.758.3844 Blake Shelton Autographed Guitar – One of country music’s biggest stars, Blake Shelton has charted twenty-two country singles, including thirteen Number Ones and three additional Top Tens. The Rogue RA-100D Dreadnought acoustic guitar features a spruce top, a rosewood fretboard, Martin strings, and most importantly, Blake Shelton’s signature! This spring, Blake co-hosted the Academy of Country Music Awards where he and his wife Miranda Lambert won the 2013 Song of the Year for the single “Over You”. Shelton is also known for his role as a judge on the televised singing competitions The Voice, Nashville Star, and Clash of the Choirs. Donated by Blake Shelton John E. Walker Tribute Bronze – Entitled Sunrise at Johnny’s, this beautiful bronze by sculptor Ronnie Wells honors our late past President. The title is engraved on the polished half-circle, which represents the rising sun, and the Hunter’s Prayer, written by Wells, is engraved on the black granite base, atop the custom walnut foundation. Limited to an edition of only ten pieces, this is Number 9 in the series. One will be auctioned at each successive national convention auction through 2014, at which time the edition of ten will be fully sold out to a very select group of Johnny’s friends and fellow conservationists. There are also two artist’s proofs. The first was presented to past First Lady of DU, Mrs. Susan Benson. The second is permanently and proudly on display at Ducks Unlimited’s National Headquarters, beneath a special plaque upon which will be engraved the names of each successive buyer of the ten limited edition pieces. Donated by Ronnie and Patricia Wells Chesapeake Bay “Body Booting ” Duck Hunt for Four and Decoys - Join legendary decoy carver and Chesapeake Bay waterman Charles Jobes for two days of “body booting” on the Susquehanna Flats near Havre de Grace, Maryland. Body booting is a hunting method in which the hunters don dry suits and hide among the decoys for an “in your face” experience like no other! In addition, the purchaser of this trip will also take home a beautiful set of hand-carved working decoys that includes eight canvasback drakes, four canvasback hens, and two Canada geese. This two day trip for four includes lodging. Donated by Capt. Charles and Patty Jobes 1 Original Art by Anthony Padgett – We are pleased to offer a beautiful piece of art created by Anthony Padgett, the 2008 Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year. This original acrylic painting showcases a yellow lab gazing into the horizon with a flock of mallards coming in. Framed to dimensions of 25 ¾"x 36 ½". Donated by Anthony Padgett 1989-90 Browning A-500 Dinner Gun – Offered by Ducks Unlimited and Browning in 1989-90, this 12-gauge firearm is fitted with a 28-inch vent rib barrel with interchangeable chokes system. The stock and forearm are crafted with high-grade American walnut. The receiver is ornately engraved with Ducks Unlimited artwork by Terry Redlin. Complete with premium-quality gun case. Donated by Roger Penrod Ducks Unlimited Edition Custom TruckVault – TruckVault, Inc., makers of the world’s finest in-vehicle secure storage systems, is proud to donate a custom TruckVault built for either a covered pick-up or full- size SUV. The package includes high-end wood-grain drawer fronts, specially engraved DU logo, OEM carpeting inside and out, push-button key override locks, and a standard divider package. Whether your passion is hunting, fishing, clay shooting, photography, scuba diving, archery or collectibles, TruckVault products deliver absolute “out of sight – out of mind” in-vehicle security. With products to fit every vehicle type, a TruckVault adds function, organization, and security that maximizes your available space. Product configurations anticipate every need, and because TruckVaults are crafted one at a time, custom additions are always welcomed. Donated by TruckVault, Inc. Pacific Northwest Decoy Collection – These handmade and hand painted decoys are crafted by Virginia decoy maker Bill Powell of False Cape Gunning Decoys. Each decoy has a handmade cork body with a wooden head, tail, and keel. The Flyway Collection featuring 30 decoys, represents seven species of waterfowl native to the Pacific Northwest: the harlequin, old squaw, surf scoter, barrows goldeneye, bufflehead, common eider, and king eider. Donated by Bill Powell Argentina Dove Hunt for Eight – Migrate south to Cordoba, Argentina for three days of world-class dove shooting at the exclusive La Dormida Lodge. La Dormida is a signature property in the collection of lodges by David Denies, the premier wingshooting outfitter in South America. You and your travel partners will be treated to some of the finest dove shooting and luxury accommodations in the southern hemisphere while being taken care of by professional huntsmen and lodge staff. Cordoba is considered the dove shooting capital of the world and the 100 square mile radius around La Dormida is annually inhabited by over 50 million doves. The lodge manages 55 shooting fields all within a scenic drive through the region’s rich farmland. This trip of a lifetime includes three nights lodging, six total hunts, all field guides, transfers to and from the fields, meals and alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. This package does not include airfare, land fees, ground transfer to the lodge (approximately $350 round trip per person), licenses (approximately $65 per person per day), gun rental for those not wishing to bring their own, shells, and tips. This trip is valid for the 2013 or 2014 hunting seasons. Donated by David Denies Wingshooting 3 Original Art by Angus Shortt – This original oil painting depicts a beautiful scene of blue-winged teal. Angus Shortt was a well-known Winnipeg artist and painter of wildlife art. He was born in1908 in Belfast, Ireland, and his family immigrated to Manitoba when he was a young child. Shortt was able to combine his passions as an ornithologist and artist by working as an illustrator and wildlife artist from 1939 to 1973 for Ducks Unlimited Canada at Oak Hammock Marsh. He specialized in painting ducks and geese and donated his artwork to many DU events. Image size is 22"x 30". Framing donated by Jerry and Delaine Brocato with Sporting World, Inc. 2013 DU Guns of the Year – The winning bidder of this special auction item will receive a set of Ducks Unlimited 2013 firearms. Included are the 2013 Shotgun of the Year, the 2013 Rifle of the Year and the 2013 Handgun of the Year. The Fausti Silvery 12-gauge over/under shotgun features special Ducks Unlimited engraving and gold inlay and its own deluxe hard gun case. The Remington M700 bolt action rifle comes with a natural wood-laminate stock and mounted bore-sighted matching 3-9 x 40mm scope. The Kimber Custom II 1911 semiautomatic pistol offers custom hardwood grips featuring the DU logo and comes with its own hard case. The Fausti and Kimber are both marked as DU serial #0002. 11-Day Thailand Vacation for Two – Ducks Unlimited, Journeys Within, and Discover are thrilled to offer you and your travel partner a once-in-a-lifetime vacation to Thailand! Complete with five-star hotels, exclusive tours, and various destinations, this eleven-day excursion is sure to be a trip that you’ll never forget! Your adventure begins in Bangkok to tour historical sites like the Grand Palace and Reclining Buddha. From there, you have the opportunity to summit the tallest mountain in Thailand which is located in Doi Inthanon National Park just outside of Chiang Mai. Then, it is time to channel your inner Tarzan as you and your companion will ride elephants through the jungle to a lovely waterfall to swim with the gentle beasts of burden. This southeastern Asian journey concludes with a three-day stay in Phuket, home to some of the world’s most fabulous beaches. Whether you choose to relax and pamper yourself at the resort or paddle a kayak through the beautiful Bay of Phuket, your trip is sure to wind down in memorable fashion. This amazing package includes eleven days and ten nights accommodation for two people, round trip airfare, licensed English speaking tour guides, and transfers, boat tickets, tour fees, admission fees, and meals/beverages as specified in the full itinerary. This package does not include personal expenses, visa fees, airport tax, tips, or meals/beverages that are not specified in the full itinerary. Donated by Journeys Within Tour Company and Discover 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible – Dig deep into your closet and find that leather jacket or poodle skirt! Ducks Unlimited is ready to take you back to a time when Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly were the idols of the day. Due to a generous donation from the Carollo family of Rock Springs, Wyoming, Ducks Unlimited is pleased to offer you the opportunity to own a 1956 Ford Thunderbird convertible.