San Angelo, Texas Chapter of. Safari Club International. Special Thanks to our 2017 Donors. Third Annual

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1 Special Thanks to our 2017 Donors AAA Serapa Action Whitewater Adventures African Field Sports Safaris - Mike Murray Linda & Randy Bell Dr. Stephen Boster Brian Campbell Dark Horse Arms Field & Streams Sporting Goods Debbie and Jimmy Fontenot DeDune Safaris Door Key Ranch - Nancy Kate & Joe Heartsill Dugga Boy Safaris Eureka Peak Outfitters - Stuart Maitland Gandy Ink Jennifer & Phillip Glass Grogan's Farm and Ranch Store Boyt Harness Co. David Hicks Hunters Hill Safaris - South Africa Hunt Nebraska, Inc. JL Bar Ranch & Resort Ketchum Mountain Hunting Lodge, Inc. Donated by Lad Shunneson & Ken Wilson Adventures Pam and Leland Key JD King OC Outfitters Jerry Osburn The Outdoorsman Sandy & Lee Puckitt Rockin DK Ranch Safari Club International Safari Studios Taxidermy Spike S Ranch Texas Divide Ranch Thaba/Thala Safaris Dolores Vernor Vortex Optics Jerrie and Rocky Woodford Third Annual San Angelo, Texas Chapter of Safari Club International Hunters Extravaganza January 28, 2017

3 A Message from the President... Your Board of Directors and members have had a busy year! In 2016, our second chapter banquet grossed $185,000 and a large percentage of the net proceeds were used in this community to help various organizations continue their own missions. Your San Angelo chapter was awarded Rookie Chapter of the Year from SCI in There are 169 SCI chapters in the U.S. and the San Angelo chapter ranks 9th in the nation for our 30% contribution to the national organization. At no time in our country s history have our hunting rights and gun ownership rights been under such scrutiny. The anti-hunting movement continues to gain momentum and our major driving force to protect hunters rights is Safari Club International. Our chapter mission is to continue to support our national organization while helping wildlife conservation efforts in our state and community. On behalf of the San Angelo SCI Board of Directors, thank you to each donor, table sponsor and many guests for making this another successful fundraising event. Sincerely, Jimmy Fontenot San Angelo, Texas Chapter President 2017 Officers and Board of Directors Jimmy Fontenot, President Jamie Huffman, Vice-President Jason Cross, Secretary Robert Mayer, Treasurer Randy Bell Ed Probandt Ben Brooks Jeff Simecek Alan Curry Chris Wood Leland Key

4 San Angelo Chapter of Safari Club International Community Donations Texas United Hunting and Fishing Rights for the unanimous victory of Proposition 6 - the Constitutional Amendment to guarantee the rights of Texans to hunt and fish = $10, San Angelo Gun Club = $ Bridages - Bobwhite = $ Fish Hatchery = $ Soysambu Conservancy = $ Children s Advocacy Center of the Concho Valley = $ Wall - Tom Green County = $ Jim Porter Fund - Game Warden = $ House of Faith = $ ASU Foundation = $ Lubbock SCI = $ Texas Youth Hunting Program = $10, Panadero Ranch = $

21 Valentine's Day Couples Weekend - Feb. 10-12, 2017 at JL Bar Ranch & Resort 100% Donated by JL Bar Ranch & Resort, Lois and James Archer PACKAGE VALUE: $2000.

5 21 Valentine's Day Couples Weekend - Feb , 2017 at JL Bar Ranch & Resort 100% Donated by JL Bar Ranch & Resort, Lois and James Archer PACKAGE VALUE: $ The beautiful JL Bar Ranch and Resort spans 13,000 acres on the western edge of the magnificent Texas hill country. Your weekend will include: cooking class with an executive chef, couples massage, clay shooting, wine and chocolate tasting, 5 course meal, Sunday Brunch with live music, and overnight accommodations for Friday and Saturday night. 22 Painting 24" x 36" Oil on Canvas "That's Close Enough" (Rhino) 100% Donation by Dr. Stephen Boster Original image courtesy of Marita & Ernest Dyason : Spear Safaris PACKAGE VALUE: $ Dr. Stephen Boster is a retired emergency room physician. He spent the last 33 years of a 36 year career at the Shannon Medical Center Emergency Room. Married to Dr. Mary Seger for 38 years, Steve has 3 grown children. He started painting full time in 2015 as a contemporary wildlife artist. Dr. Boster has hunted all over the United States, including Alaska, the Northwest Territories of Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Argentina and Africa multiple times. Featured Speaker: Steve Scott Steve Scott is a reformed attorney, part-time college professor, and a full time outdoor communicator who is a passionate advocate for the cause of sportsmen, both in Washington D.C., and on his award-winning television series. Recognized nationally as an advocate of hunter s right s, Scott is the producer and host of Safari Hunter s Journal & Performance Center by Smith & Wesson s Outdoor Guide airing on Saturday nights on Sportsman Channel. Scott has written for numerous magazines, periodicals, and websites in both North America and Africa, and as an advocate for the cause of sportsmen, he has testified before the United States Senate, the US House of Representatives, and the Department of Transportation concerning conservation, public land use, and sportsmen s travel issues. In service to the shooting sports industry, Scott has served on the board of directors of SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL, and is a past president of the Oklahoma chapter. He was SCI s national director of the Sportsmen Against Hunger project for the Humanitarian Services committee, vice-chairman of the USA Shooting Team Foundation board in Colorado Springs, and chairman of the board of the Professional Outdoor Media Association. As an adjunct instructor, Scott taught in the Price College of

6 Steve Scott, continued Business at the University of Oklahoma for twenty years, and received the OU Athletic Department s Most Inspiring Faculty Award. Having been on over 100 international hunting trips, Scott has taken, among others, more than 70 African species including the African big 5 and dangerous 7 multiple times. Since 1998, he has hunted on six continents and has produced over 500 outdoor-themed television episodes Day, 2 Night All-inclusive Trophy Red Sheep Ram (29"- 35") and an Axis Doe Donated by Texas Divide Ranch PACKAGE VALUE: $5, Meet our Auctioneer... Clay Golden has been a licensed auctioneer specializing in benefit, equipment and real estate auctions in Texas and New Mexico since He is recognized as one of the top auctioneers in the state and placed 2nd at the Texas Auction Championship on three separate occasions. Clay returns to run our auction this year and resides in Plainview, Texas. Texas Divide Ranch is located in Water Valley, Texas. This ranch has been family owned and operated for over 70 years. They are proud to offer this opportunity to harvest a trophy Red Sheep Ram. This hunt includes 1X1 guide service, meals, lodging and game care. Non-hunting guests are welcome for a fee of $125/night. Additional hunters are welcome at $275/ day plus trophy fees. Hunter may choose rifle or bow Day - 4 Intense Fishing Days in Zihuatanejo, Mexico for 1 Angler Donated by Lad Shunneson & Ken Wilson Adventures PACKAGE VALUE: $4, Targeted Species: Roosterfish, Marlin, Sailfish Winning bidder must bring another fisherman at 20% off retail rate. This all-inclusive Mexico fishing package includes meals, lodging, guides and boats. Drinks and tips are not included. Fish out of 28' Pangas or optional 40' cruisers. Only 2 fisherman per boat.

7 17 7 Day South African Safari for 2 Hunters and 2 Non-Hunters Donated by DeDune Safaris PACKAGE VALUE: $17, Hunters share these animals: Sable, Gemsbok, Zebra, Blesbok, Impala. All other animals taken on trophy fee Day 4 Night Whitewater Rafting Package on Idaho s Main Salmon River for 2 People Donated by Action Whitewater Adventures PACKAGE VALUE: $3, This guided rafting trip on Idaho s main Salmon river features delicious dutch oven style meals beginning with lunch on the first day and ending with lunch the last day. Deluxe meals while on the river include chicken fajitas, past and New York steaks. All equipment, including tents, sleeping bags, comfy cots, waterproof gear bags, and all rafting gear are included, as well as transportation from Salmon, Idaho to river put-in and from river take-out to McCall, Idaho. Not included: Miscellaneous Forest Service fees (approx. $75/ person). Discuss your trip to Salmon with Action Adventures. Actionwhitewater.com OFFICIAL AUCTION RULES 1. Winning bidders are responsible for payment of the auction items in full at the end of the evening event. Items bought at auction may be paid for by cash, check, or credit card (AMEX, VISA or MASTERCARD). Nonpayment of any item will cancel the sale. In the event of a tie between bidders, the auctioneer may re-open the bidding between the two high bidders only. A buyer acknowledgment form will be executed by the high bidder immediately following the auction of each item. When the buyer signs the buyer acknowledgment form, it is done subject to the terms and conditions of these official auction rules and any disclaimer contained herein. Any failure to execute the buyer acknowledgment form will result in prompt re-auction of the item. 2. All items auctioned are sold as is. SCI assumes no responsibility for the validity of the descriptions, authenticity, or condition of any item donated for auction. SCI makes no warranty or guarantee, express or implied regarding any property or service sold at auction including, but not limited to, any warranty of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability. Values listed are as stated by donors and are not warranted by SCI for tax or any other purpose. 3. All items auctioned (whether goods or services) have been acquired or obtained by SCI from third parties. The purchaser acknowledges that the items have not been inspected by SCI and that the purchaser is advised, in the case of firearms, knives, bows, bullets or other hunting equipment, to secure a competent inspection and test of the goods before use. No services auctioned are to or will be performed by SCI. 4. By making a purchase, the purchaser waives any claim for liability against SCI or the donor of any property or service, and neither SCI nor the donor is responsible for any personal injuries or damages to property that may result from the utilization of any property or services sold. If any action or claim is made against SCI by an individual, entity, or state, local, federal, foreign or political body for any matter whatsoever arising from the use of the auctioned items, or any actions or parties conducting business with respect to the auctioned items, the donor and/or purchaser will pay SCI s attorneys fees and costs and will hold SCI harmless from any judgment thereon. 5. By making a purchase, the purchaser agrees that:

8 a. The auction and purchases made at the auction shall be governed in all respects, whether as to validity, construction, capacity, performance, or otherwise, by the laws of the State of Texas, except as pre-empted by federal law and that venue for any and all actions, including litigation, mediation and/or arbitration, shall be in Tom Green County, Texas. b. Any dispute or action arising out of or relating to the Auction and purchases made at the Auction shall first be submitted to mediation before a mediator mutually agreed to by the Parties, with said mediation to be held in Tom Green County, Texas. If mediation is unsuccessful, then such dispute or claim shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association or other appropriate standard relating to disputes arising out of contract, before one arbitrator, with said arbitration to be held in Tom Green County, Texas. 6. If during a live auction, a final bid for an item is erroneously taken from two bidders, the bidding is closed to everyone else except those two bidders. The high bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser; the auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion to determine the successful bidder in any auction. At each live auction, there will be predesignated bid spotters in the audience, and it is the responsibility of the bidder to direct bids to the nearest spotter. The auctioneers and spotters will make every attempt to acknowledge all desired bids, but SCI is not responsible for any missed bids or bids that fail to be executed. 7. Successful bidders may, during or immediately following the auction, present their copy of the Buyer s Agreement to the Auction Payment Counter, where they may pay by cash, check or credit card. Checks should be made to SCI-First For Hunters (SCI) and must be drawn on a U.S. bank and in U.S. dollars. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted. Items purchased through an online auction will be shipped by the online shipping representative and fees are the responsibility of the purchaser. 8. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. ALL TANGIBLE GOODS PURCHASED AT THE SCI AUCTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE CURRENT STATE AND LOCAL SALES TAX RATES. THERE WILL BE NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS on items or services. Unless otherwise indicated, all auction items, services and hunts must be used within one year of the date of the purchase at auction. Dates and times for applicable items are to be arranged at the mutual convenience of the donor and winning bidder/purchaser or 2 Day Trophy Hunt for Axis Buck and Blackbuck for 1 Hunter Donated by Sandy & Lee Puckitt PACKAGE VALUE: $6, This hunt will be conducted on approx acres in Water Valley, Texas. Axis is free range, Black Buck are behind high fence. Nice accommodations in the ranch guest house are included Day 3 Night Dove Hunt for 3 Hunters in Cordoba, Argentina 100% Donated by OC Outfitters PACKAGE VALUE: $6, This exciting dove hunt takes place in Cordoba, Argentina. Hunt includes 4 days, 3 nights, 6 hunts total. Hunting season is subject to open dates. License fee is $65 per day. Accommodations are at the Hotel Estancia Camino Real.

9 13 7 Day All-Inclusive Own Use Elephant Hunt ELEPHANT TROPHY CANNOT BE EXPORTED Donated by Dugga Boy Safaris, Dawid Muller PACKAGE VALUE: $12, This once in a lifetime hunt will take place on the Caprine Strip of Namibia on approximately 50,000 acres situated between two large parks. The property has lots of water and LOTS of elephants! By elephant standards, this should be an easy hunt. The accommodations are also quite nice. The permit for 2017 is still up in the air, but the 2018 permit is secure. There is lots of other wildlife available on a trophy fee basis. Hunt may be taken in 2017 or Bobcat Fur Vests 3 for Sale - 2 have fox collars Donated by David Hicks VALUE: $2, each Winning bidder will be given the appropriate size needed on this beautiful Texas bobcat fur vest. 9. IT IS THE PURCHASER S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THE DONOR REGARDING PURCHASED ITEMS, SERVICES OR HUNTS and to make all arrangements for hunt dates and the application of necessary of paperwork for licenses and permits. SCI is not, and will not act as, a conduit or go-between between the purchaser and donor. After the hunt has been completed, the purchaser must complete a hunt report form and submit it to the Convention Department, Auction Program. 10. Although SCI has made every effort to ensure the quality of donated hunts and trips, it cannot, and does not, guarantee the satisfaction of either the donor or the purchaser. 11. To protect our hunt donors, SCI reserves the right to withdraw any donated hunt from the auction that does not receive a bid at the minimum of 50% of its stated value. If the Auction Program Chairman and/or the Auctioneer determines that it is necessary or in SCI s best interest, the hunt may be offered to the last highest bidder at 50% of its stated value before determining that a withdrawal is necessary. If the last highest bidder rejects the offer, the hunt may be considered a no sale and withdrawn and may be resold later. All hunt values are printed in the auction guide and verified from donor price lists. The Auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion to determine the sale of a donated hunt. 12. Some hunts are subject to VAT and GST tax liabilities. Often these taxes are due and payable before a hunt can be taken. Other items may be subject to sales taxes. SCI does not assume responsibility for these fees. Please verify amounts with donor and check with the local government where a hunt is to be taken to validate tax rates. 13. The terms and conditions set forth in the Auction Buyer Policy and the Auction Hunt Policy are hereby incorporated herein by reference. The purchaser s acceptance of the Buyer s Agreement signifies and guarantees that the purchaser has read and understands these Auction Program Rules and Regulations. The purchaser accepts and agrees to completely abide by and be legally bound by all the terms, conditions, rules and regulations.

10 Note: ALL hunts MUST be taken in 2017 unless otherwise specified in the listing. 1 Balloon Ride over West Texas Wildlife Ranch for 2 People 100% Donation by Nancy, Kate and Joe Heartsill PACKAGE VALUE: $2, You don't have to travel all the way to the Serengeti to watch wild animals running across the countryside from an aerial view. Your journey can begin right here! This hot air balloon adventure will take place just south of San Angelo on the historical Door Key Ranch. Launching around sunrise, it's a perfect time to see all kinds of wildlife greet a new day as well as witness a magnificent West Texas sunrise. At the end of the flight you will enjoy a champagne toast with the pilot and crew. Don't forget your camera on this once in a lifetime opportunity! 2 Trophy Phantom Ram Hunt 100% Donation Donated by Ketchum Mountain Hunting Lodge, Inc. Mertzon, Irion County, Texas PACKAGE VALUE: $5, Day Pheasant Hunt for 4 Hunters in Arapahoe, Nebraska Donated by Hunt Nebraska, Inc. PACKAGE VALUE: $8, This 2 day hunt for 4 hunters includes meals, great lodging and 12 birds per hunter per day. You'll hunt rolling country with lots of corn fields using Hunt Nebraska's great dogs. Arrival into McCook, NE or Kearney, NE. Season dates Oct. 1, Jan. 15, Caliber Barrett 82A1, 50 Round of Ammo, Never fired Donated by Linda and Randy Bell PACKAGE VALUE: $10, This rifle is from a private collection. No paperwork is required for this rifle. Pay tonight, leave with it tonight. The Phantom Ram is a composite sheep representing 40 years of animal health, research and selection and includes all of the wild sheep genome of the world. This sheep is 1/4 Desert Bighorn, 1/4 Kara-Tau Argali, 1/4 European Mouflon and 1/4 Transcaspian Urial.

11 9 3 Day High Fenced Whitetail Hunt for 1 Hunter - Deer Scoring up to % Donation by Rockin DK Ranch PACKAGE VALUE: $5, ROCKIN DK RANCH is located close to Mertzon, Texas in Irion County. This 3 day hunt includes guides, meals, lodging and trophy fee for a deer scoring up to 160 B&C. Upgrade is available at $100/inch. Turkeys and Javelina are included and a family member is welcome to join Day South African Safari for 1 Hunter & 1 Guest for 1 Male Lion (This lion is fully exportable from South Africa) Donated by AAA Serapa PACKAGE VALUE: $22, Sporter Rifle: Remington 700/308-SPS- Black 100% Donation Donated by Dark Horse Arms - Coleman, Texas PACKAGE VALUE: $3, Internally suppressed Remington 700/308-SPS-Black Length 20 - Weight 6.4 lbs. 4 7 Day Cape Buffalo Hunt Donated by Hunters Hill Safaris PACKAGE VALUE: $10, This Cape Buffalo hunt will be conducted in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. 7 hunting days for 1 hunter. Arrival and departure from East London. This will be a fairly easy hunt and buffalo are abundant. In addition, lodging is first class. Additional game are plentiful and may be added on a trophy fee basis. Lions are not exportable to the U.S. at this time, but every indication is that the Trump administration will be changing this very soon. Hunt now at a reduced price! Other animals are available for an additional trophy fee. Stalk on foot in sandy soil in this exciting, brushy country. You will see beautiful lions and stay in 5 star accommodations.

12 5 7 Day Black Bear Hunt for 2 People - British Columbia Donated by Eureka Peak Outfitters: Stuart Maitland PACKAGE VALUE: $8, EUREKA PEAK OUTFITTERS hunts the Caribou region of B.C. with guiding rights to 3500 square miles of prime big game country. Hunters see an average of bears per week and 25-30% will be colored bears. Hunt includes 7 days of hunting black bears (meals, lodging, guide) for 2 people - trophy fees for each hunter included. Hunt must be taken May 1 - June 15 or Sept. 1-7, No alternate year available. Arrival into Williams Lake, B.C. not included. 6 5 Day Darted Rhino Hunt for 1 Hunter in the Eastern Cape of South Africa Donated by African Field Sports Safaris - Mike Murray PACKAGE VALUE: $8, African Field Sports invites you to hunt the Eastern Cape for your Rhino dart experience. They offer a unique variety to the discerning hunter, from some of the finest wingshooting to selected trophy hunting. Included in this hunt: professional hunter, meals, lodging, 1 Rhino dart experience. Other animals available on trophy fee. Africanfieldsports.co.za 7 1 Day 1 Night Exotic Hunt for 2 Hunters at Spike S Ranch 100% Donated - PACKAGE VALUE: $11, The Spike S Ranch is located approximately 20 miles west of Mertzon in Irion County. This acre cattle, whitetail and exotic working ranch is home to animals from all over the world. Each hunter has choice of 1 of these: Addax, Whitebearded Wildebeest, Scimitar Oryx, Nilgai. Trophy fee included with donation. Hunters will arrive at noon on scheduled day and depart at noon the next day. Also included: guides, meals, lodging and trophy care. Hunt must be taken in Day 8 Night South African Safari for 1 Hunter 100% Donated by Thaba/Thala Safaris PACKAGE VALUE: $12, Animals included with package donation: Eland, Waterbuck, Kudu or Oryx, Blue Wildebeest, Impala or Blesbok, Springbok, Steenbok, Duiker, Black Wildebeest (Jackal, Baboon, Caracal free if encountered) This concession is nestled in the heart of the Eastern Cape. The property comprises 12,400 acres of African forest and open plains that are flanked by mountainous terrain and large plateaus. Only 3 hours from the East London Airport, hunter and guest will experience a magnificent safari in the beautiful Eastern Cape with lush accommodations. Hunt must be taken in Thabathalasafaris.co.za

Simpson s Sportsman s Lodge Saskatchewan Black Bear Hunt. Comstock Lodge Mule Deer or Whitetail Deer hunt in Nebraska

Simpson s Sportsman s Lodge Saskatchewan Black Bear Hunt Gordy Simpson has again made a great donation! Gordy has had so many hunters at his place from our chapter that we ve lost count! Gordy is a legend