Live Auction List 2012

Thank you to our generous donors!!

****Please note that the AGFD commission has a requirement that anyone bidding on the special commissioner's tags be registered with the ADA prior to the start of bidding.
You may register the night of the banquet...please see John Koleszar to register.  This is only required for the commissioner's tags, not the other items in the live auction****

Arizona Commissioners’ Special  Bear  License / Tag and Hunt

One of Arizona’s best-kept secrets is the number and size of black bears that exist here. This Commissioners tag offers the lucky buyer the opportunity to take a truly incredible Arizona bear. This tag is valid from August 15, 2012 through August 14, 2013 for any bear except sow with cubs. Hunt can take place Statewide (Except Camp Navajo in Unit 36B, Mohave County Park Lands in Unit 16A, and Fort Huachuca in Unit 35S)

Arizona Commissioners’ Special Mule Deer Tag 

This is the best mule deer hunt in North America!  Hunt statewide (except Camp Navajo in Unit 6B, Mohave County Park Lands in Unit 16A, and Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A)  including the “Arizona Strip” and the famous “Kaibab.”  Each year there are some fantastic bucks taken in these areas. It is not uncommon for permit buyers to take bucks over the magic 200” B&C mark, and this permit has produced mule deer bucks over 300 inches!  This tag usually sells for more than any other auction tag deer hunt sold in the country. This permit has a 365-day season from August 15, 2012 through August 14, 2013!

Arizona Commissioners’ Coues Deer Tag 

The winner of this tag will have the opportunity to hunt Coues deer on most public (or private with permission) lands statewide from August 15, 2012 until August 14, 2013.  The tag is specifically good for Coues deer statewide except Camp Navajo in Unit 6B, Mohave County Park Lands in Unit 16A, and Fort Huachuca in Unit 35A.  Each year these tags are auctioned to the highest bidder, generally selling for around $30,000! There is no guiding service provided with this tag but there will be no shortage of options should the winner choose to employ an outfitter.  Though records are very incomplete, it would be fair to say that there have been more B&C bucks killed in the last two years than in any other time in Arizona history.

Mexico Gould’s Turkey Hunt 

This is a four day guided hunt for Gould’s Turkey on one of a selection of ranches in Sonora, Mexico.  Hunter can either fly to Hermosillo or drive. Guide will meet you in Nogales (if driving) or Hermosillo (if flying) to assist with entering Mexico.  A gun permit ($150) is required for you to bring your own weapon.  However, shotguns are available for use at the ranch house. Accommodations are in the ranch house and include all meals and an open bar. Mexafari turkey hunters currently have the #3 and #4 trophies in the SCI record book and a bird harvested recently is a pending new world record.  The hunter who won this hunt in last year’s auction shot a great turkey with multiple beards.  Additional hunters can be added for $1,850.

Number of Hunters: One (1)

Dates of Hunt: April/May 2013 (or if needed can be done a year later)

Hunt Includes: Meet and greet in either Nogales or Hermosillo, lodging, all meals and bar, guide with field trophy preparation (caping and skinning) are included.

Hunt Does Not Include: Transportation to and from Hermosillo (if flying), gun permit, and gratuities are extra.

Donated by: Javier Monge, Mexafari,

c/o Rogelio Monge, 3201 W Via San Andrea, Tucson, AZ 85746

Email: jaier_monge2003@hotmail.com Website: mexafari.com

Mexico Coues Whitetail Deer Hunt 

This is a five day guided hunt for Coues Whitetail on one of a selection of ranches in the Sonora, Mexico.  Hunter can either fly to Hermosillo or drive. Guide will meet you in Nogales (if driving) or Hermosillo (if flying) to assist with entering Mexico.  A gun permit ($150) is required for you to bring your own weapon.  No permit is needed if you wish to hunt with archery equipment. Accommodations are in a ranch house and include all meals and an open bar. In 2009, one of their hunters took a giant non-typical buck that scored 173 inches and it had 28 points on it!  Also in recent years, hunters have taken several deer over 120 B&C.  You can reasonably expect to harvest a deer scoring 105 B&C and with some luck, something much larger.  Additional hunters can be added for at a special discounted rate of $3600. There are also opportunities for javelina and fishing.

Number of Hunters: One (1)

Dates of Hunt: Dec. 2012- Jan. 2013 Hunting Season (or if needed can be done a year later)

Hunt Includes: Meet and greet in either Nogales or Hermosillo, lodging, all meals and bar, guide with field trophy preparation (caping and skinning) are included.

Hunt Does Not Include: Transportation to and from Hermosillo (if flying), gun permit, deer permit ($200) and gratuities are extra.

Donated by: Javier Monge, Mexafari,

c/o Rogelio Monge, 3201 W Via San Andrea, Tucson, AZ 85746

Email: jaier_monge2003@hotmail.com  Website: mexafari.com

Ken Rowe Mule Deer Bronze   

Don't miss out on this chance to own one of the finest pieces of bronze art we've ever seen.  This is the official bronze of the Arizona Deer Association. This piece, commissioned by the ADA, is a limited edition and will only be offered through the ADA.  The artist, Ken Rowe, is world-renowned and is considered to be truly one of the best in the business. His award winning, extraordinary work appears in some of the top western galleries in the country, including galleries in Scottsdale, Sedona and Jackson Hole. The ADA is proud to offer exclusively this incredible bronze artwork.  We're sure this piece will only increase in value and will be highly sought after for years to come.

Donated by:  Ken Rowe

Elk Antler Floor Lamp with Rawhide Shade 

This item needs no explanation!  The elk antlers form a lovely 5’ floor lamp, which is very versatile, and can be used in any room in the house.   

Donated by Charlie & Linda Kelly of Phoenix Precast Products

Special ADA Fundraiser Custom Rifle 

Welcome to the world of tactical weapons and long range shooting.  We at the Arizona Deer Association have put together a weapon sure to please the long range enthusiast in all!  This rifle is a Model 110BA .338 Lapua, with: fully adjusted trigger, muzzle brake, 5 round detachable magazine, Leupold 6.5-20x50 LR Target scope, 30mm tube for more light, target turrets, side parallel adjustment.

Donated by AZ Deer Association

Yeti Ice Chest with Mystery Prize 

These ice chests are the roughest, toughest, coldest, most durable ice chests made.  They’re even grizzly proof!  Wildly stronger- keeps ice longer.  This 105 quart Yeti ice chest has been filled with mystery prizes – worth at least as much as the ice chest itself. 

Donated by Sunlund Chemical Company

South African Photo Safari    

Enjoy six days and six nights for two people at Zulu Nyala, where “I Dreamed of Africa” was filmed, for a South African Photo Safari. The package includes: Accommodations at one of several colonial Zulu Nyala lodges with cool lounges, verandas, stunning views and attentive African hospitality to provide a relaxing and pleasurable experience. Three delicious meals are provided each day, prepared by the finest chefs. Two game viewing activities are provided per day with a professional game ranger in open game viewing vehicles. Viewers can expect to observe elephants, rhinos, leopards, cheetahs, cape buffalo, giraffe and zebra. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Zulu Cultural and Craft Center. Transportation to and from the Lodge at Swaziland as well as drinks, phone, extra activities and extra tours are the responsibility of the bidder. The trip is valid for two years from purchase. 

Donated by: Zulu Nyala  www.zulunyala.com

Tickets to the Great American Deer Raffle -$1000 

This is your special chance to purchase tickets to the ADA’s Great American Deer Raffle.  This raffle offers chances for five different deer hunts: 1) a Mexico coues deer hunt sponsored by Mexafari Outfitters; 2) an Alberta whitetail deer hunt sponsored by Alberta River Valley Lodge; 3) a Columbia blacktail deer hunt sponsored by Wildlife Out-West; 4) a Sitka blacktail deer hunt sponsored by Rohrer Bear Camp, and 5) a Mexico mule deer hunt sponsored by Vaquero Outfitters.  You can also purchase chances to win the “Great American Perfect Deer Rifle,” a Weatherby sub-MOA in 7mm Remington magnum with a Swarovski Z5 5-25x52 scope.  The $1000 can be spent on any combination of tickets to any of the hunts or the rifle.  The drawing will be August 13, 2011 at the ADA Fall Deer Hunters Clinic.

Donated by AZ Deer Association

John Toner Custom Knife 

John, an artist of some renown, has donated another masterpiece.  It is titled "Mating Season" and is a beautiful knife that has a deer antler handle with carved deer in the handle. It is mounted on an elk antler that also has deer carvings throughout the antler. He has used malachite stone in the handle and all is embedded on a piece of ironwood. The ironwood sports a brass plaque with the knife’s title and John's signature. 

Donated by John Toner, Continental Divide Knives

Weekend for Four (4) at Cherry Creek Lodge     

This package includes fishing, off-roading and horseback riding.  For more info on our ranch you can visit www.cherrycreeklodge.com.  Certificate Terms and Conditions: Restrictions may apply. Peak travel dates may not be available. Not all rooms are eligible for discount. All reservations are subject to availability of particular eligible room type. Certificates cannot be combined. Mid-week and off-peak only availability is generally greater. Ranch Activity Cash card will be furnished on check-in. It entitles guest to a minimum discount of $75.00 on ranch activities with additional charges.  Cherry Creek Ranch is a NON-SMOKING resort. All services, features, benefits and offers are subject to reasonable availability and yield management. Additional conditions may apply, contact resort for full details. Holidays, peak travel season, special events and peak weekends may not be available, please contact resort directly. Food and beverage available at additional rates. CERTIFICATE EXPIRES 12 MONTHS FROM ISSUE DATE.

Donated by: Mike Lechter, Cherry Creek Lodge

VIP Table at 2013 ADA Fundraising Banquet 

Tonight, Will Garrison of FNF Construction and his special guests are seated at our VIP table.  Thanks you, Will, for your support!!  Now’s your chance to get a jump on next year’s banquet by purchasing the 2013 VIP table.  This package will include 10 dinner tickets, 20 drink tickets, $300 in raffle tickets, recognition in the banquet program, recognition plaque and a raffle or silent auction donation made in your name. 

You might as well be the first!!

Donated by AZ Deer Association

Arizona Deer Association Lifetime Membership 

This is your chance to purchase a lifetime membership in the Arizona Deer Association.  This membership comes with a beautiful ADA custom Boyt leather and canvas gun case.  Of course the real reward will be the knowledge that you are supporting wildlife conservation.  THANK YOU!!!

Donated by AZ Deer Association

Bear Hunt with Hounds    

This hunt will take place in unit 22 or 23 for the 2012 Arizona fall bear season. Once again Bill, Brian and Amber Marshall (3 generations of hound hunters) have stepped up to support the ADA. This will be a three-day hunt and you can camp with the Marshalls or get a hotel room in town.   The hunt does not include Arizona hunting License or Bear tag.

Donated by: Chaparral Guides and Unlimited Outfitters - Phone: 928-200-6510

Cigar Lovers Set 

This incredible set includes a gorgeous wood humidor with a pewter deer inlay, a matching ashtray, a portable humidor, and a cigar lighter.  As a bonus, the humidor contains one dozen luxury cigars of various brands.  This set will be sure to please the discerning cigar lover in your life. 

Donated by Heritage Metalworks and the ADA

TOMCAR TM2   

Tomcar brings together the core values of an all terrain vehicle that is unmatched in the market. With its low center of gravity, long suspension travel, low vehicle weight and high ground clearance, TOMCAR is fast, maneuverable and drives like no other off-road vehicle. TOMCAR truly can go ANYWHERE AND BACK. 

Donated by Sanderson Ford

Other items we will have:

Custom Outdoor Patio Furniture

Bahamas Vacation

California Wine Country Trip for Two

Flowers and Hotel stay

Custom Glass and Decanter Set

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