Safari Club International
Northeast Wisconsin Chapter

 

2025 April Online Auction

Last Updated: Wednesday March 19, 2025

Our On-Line Auction is up and running, you can now view and bid on auction items:

www.onlinehuntingauctions.com/Northeast-Wisconsin-Chapter-of-SCI-
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All prospective bidders should visit these donors website to see all of what they have to offer.
Donation descriptions are condensed, additional fees, taxes and conditions may apply.
Please read the "Auction and Raffle Conditions" at the bottom of this page.

"2025 APRIL ONLINE LIVE AUCTION"
#1 ALBERTA ADVENTURE VACATION
Nordegg, Alberta:


  • 6 Day / 7 Night Guided Tour of Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies for 2 couples (4 people).
  • See the splendor of Banff and Jasper National Parks in the pristine Canadian Rockies. Your guided tour will take in breathtaking venues and wildlife at Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Columbia Ice Fields, Athabaska Falls and Abraham Lake.
  • Included:
    • Accommodations in a 2 bedroom mountain cabin.
    • Daily guided excursions with transportation into Banff and Jasper National Parks.
  • Trip Dates: May - June, September - October, 2025, 2026 or 2027.
  • Trip Arrival and Departure Point: Calgary, Alberta International Airport.
  • Transportation During Trip: Foot and vehicle.
  • Not Included:
    • Meals and beverages.
    • Accommodations before or after the trip along with international or domestic travel.
  • Additional activities such as Canoeing / Kayaking, Fly Fishing, ATV Riding, Horseback Riding, E-Bike Tours, Helicopter Tours, Coal Mine Tours, Wildlife Safari, Mountain Top Sunset Tours and Rock Climbing can be added to this trip.
  • Exhibitor.
  • The Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of SCI Thanks Kurt Walbeck of Canada Outdoor Adventures for this generous Donation.

Canada Outdoor Adventures
www.facebook.com/huntcoa
Kurt Walbeck / 715-559-9849
#2 ARGENTINA BIG GAME AND FISHING SAFARI
Estancia Laguna Lodge, Argentina:


  • 5 Day Guided Big Game and Fishing Safari for 2 hunters/anglers.
  • Included:
    • 5 Days Luxury Accommodations at their Hunting Lodge with all meals with wine and/or beer, drinks at meals (double occupancy).
    • 4 days of free-range hunting and 1 day of fishing for Golden Dorado.
    • Trophy Fees for 1 Wild Boar per hunter.
    • Professional guide service and english speaking host.
    • WIFI Internet service at all Lodges.
  • Hunt Dates: February-March, or October-November, 2025, 2026 or 2027.
  • Hunt Arrival and Departure Point: Parana Airport, Argentina.
  • Transportation During Hunt: Foot and vehicle.
  • Weapons: Hunter's choice (rifle rental $300 per hunter).
  • Not Included:
    • Big Game License (approx. $340 per hunter) and Government Tags ($140 per trophy).
    • Packing and export permits (approx. $100 per trophy).
    • Caping/boiling for (shoulder mount $60 per trophy, full body $100).
    • Domestic flights (approx. $160 per hunter).
    • Accommodations before or after the hunt along with international travel.
  • Additional Hunting Days and Trophies (Water Buffalo, Axis Deer, and Blackbuck Antelope can be added to this safari(see their website for additional information).
  • Additional hunters and non-hunters are welcome pending on availability.
  • There is a required $1,000 deposit per hunter in order to book your hunting dates (this will be deducted from license, tag fees and additional trophies taken).
  • The Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of SCI Thanks Juan Venesia of Catena Safaris Argentina for this 100% Donation.

Catena Safaris Argentina
www.catenasafarisargentina.com
#3 MISSOURI PHEASANT HUNT
Duncans Bridge, Missouri:


  • 3 Days / 3 Nights Missouri Pheasant Hunt for 2 hunters.
  • We invite you to join us for a phenomenal pheasant hunt in beautiful mid-Missouri! Stay with us on sight at our lodge overlooking a stunning mile valley of wetlands and upland habitat with hearty family style meals and plenty of after-the-hunt beverages. No need to awake before dawn on this hunt, we will be hunting 5 minutes from our lodging and we give the birds some time to wake up while we have breakfast and coffee. We hunt hundreds of acres of private reserve that we load with birds. Your hunt will be a blast with a total of up to 5 birds per person/per day. Professional working dogs are provided with tips to handlers but your group of 4 or more is welcome to bring your own bird dog if you would like!
  • Included:
    • Accommodations at their on site Hunting Lodge with all “family style” meals and beverages (double occupancy).
    • Bag limit of 5 pheasants per day, per hunter.
    • Professional Guides and Dogs.
    • Bird cleaning and transportation during the hunt.
  • Hunt Dates: October, December thru March, 2025 or 2026.
  • Hunt Arrival and Departure Point: Columbia, Missouri.
  • Transportation During Hunt: Foot and vehicle.
  • Weapons: Shotgun (shotgun rental with unlimited ammunition at $250 per hunter).
  • Not Included:
    • Non-Resident Hunting License (approx. $50 per person).
    • Transportation to and from Camp.
    • Accommodations and travel before or after the hunt.
  • Additional hunters are welcome (at $2,500 per hunter) (see their website for additional information).
  • This hunt can be upgraded with an Archery or Muzzleloader Whitetail Buck, with a $2000 trophy fee for a buck of any size if you decide to harvest (over the counter tags available for approx. $265 per hunter). The snow geese add on is $250/day/hunter and is migration dependent.
  • Hunt Donations to the same location are limited to one donation per buyer. Multiple donations cannot be used towards the same hunt from the same buyer.
  • The Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of SCI Thanks Drake Dawson of Safari Unlimited for this generous donation.

"Drake Q. Dawson was Safari Club International's
2014 North American Professional Hunter of the Year.”

Safari Unlimited
www.safariunlimitedworldwide.com
#4 SOUTH AFRICAN CAPE KUDU SAFARI
Northern Cape, South Africa:


  • 6 Day Cape Kudu Safari for 2 hunters.
  • Included:
    • Luxury Safari Camp accommodation with all meals and beverages.
    • Trophy Fees for 2 Cape Kudus (1 per hunter).
    • Services of Professional Hunter, Trackers, Skinners and Camp Staff.
  • Hunt Dates: Hunting Season, 2025 or 2026.
  • Hunt Arrival and Departure Point: Kimberly, SA.
  • Transportation During Hunt: Foot and vehicle.
  • Weapons: Rifle or Handgun (outfitter has rifles for rent at $50 per rifle per day, ammo at $5 per round).
  • Not Included:
    • Airport pick up and drop off ($600 round trip for up to 3 hunters).
    • Day of Arrival and Departure of $350 per day per hunter.
    • Assisted Rifle Import Permits $150 per hunter (if hunter wants to bring his own firearm).
    • Additional hunting licenses if needed.
    • 15% VAT on the value of the donation.
    • Accommodations before or after the safari along with international or domestic travel.
  • Additional Hunting Days and Trophies can be added to this Safari.
  • Additional hunters and non-hunters are welcome pending on availability, (see their website for additional information).
  • This hunt cannot be combined with any other hunt from Vos & Co Safaris or African Safari without prior approval.
  • The Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of SCI Thanks Chris Vosloo of Vos & Co Safaris for this 100% Donation.

Vos & Co Safaris
www.vosandco.com
#5 COSTA RICAN FISHING AND NATURE ADVENTURE
Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica:


  • 5 Night Epic Fishing & Rainforest Adventure for 2 Adventurers.
  • Crocodile Bay Fishing and Expeditions boasts the largest professional sport fishing team in Central America with in-house captains and mates able to cater to all skill levels. Your captain and his crew are dedicated to providing education and training to ensure you enjoy the fishing adventure of a lifetime.
  • The Osa Peninsula has been described by National Geographic magazine as the “most biological intense place on earth”. On your open days set out and discover some of the beauty and magic of the Osa Peninsula. Eco Adventures and Spa Treatments may be added for an additional cost.
  • Included:
    • 2 Full Days of Inshore or Offshore Fishing on a 33’ Strike Tower Yacht.
    • 5 nights of luxurious air-conditioned accommodations in a Queen Studio with sitting area at Crocodile Bay & Botanika Resort (in-room amenities include: mini refrigerator, microwave, coffee station, safe and, television).
    • Daily Breakfast.
    • Picnic Style Lunch on fishing charters with beer, water and sodas.
    • Costa Rica fishing licenses.
  • Trip Dates: Certificate is valid through May 1, 2026 (reservations are required and blackout dates: February, December 15 - January 5, January, March 1-15).
  • Trip Arrival and Departure Point: Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica.
  • Transportation During Trip: Boat.
  • Weapons: Rod and Reel (boats are outfitted with top-of-the-line fishing gear).
  • Not Included:
    • Meals and beverages unless stated.
    • Accommodations before or after the trip along with all international or domestic travel.
  • Certificate holders have the option to customize their trip by upgrading their accommodations, extra nights, fishing days, or guided tours at prevailing rates.
  • Additional adventurers are welcome pending lodging availability (see their website for additional information).
  • Optional San Jose Transfer Package can be purchased.
    Included in the Optional Transfer Package:
    • VIP greeting and assistance upon your arrival into San Jose.
    • Round-trip ground transportation between San Jose airport and hotel.
    • 1 hotel night in San Jose at the Hilton La Sabana (or equivalent property).
    • Round-trip domestic flights between San Jose airport and Puerto Jimenez airport.
  • The Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of SCI Thanks Cecile Shaw of Crocodile Bay Sport Fishing and Expeditions for this generous Donation.

Crocodile Bay Sport Fishing and Expeditions
www.crocodilebay.com
#6 TEXAS BLUE AND BOBWHITE QUAIL HUNT
Divided Find Ranch and Lodge, Texas:

  • 2 Days / 2 Nights Texas Blue and Bobwhite Quail Hunt for 2 hunters.
  • Included:
    • 2 Nights of First-Class accommodations at the Divided Find Ranch and Lodge with all meals and non-alcoholic beverages (double occupancy).
    • 3 guided quail hunts with dogs on private hunting properties.
    • 24 bird limit per hunter.
    • Bird processing & packaging.
    • On Site transportation during the hunt.
  • Hunt Dates: October - December, (trip must be booked within 1 year and used with-in 2 years of purchase date).
  • Hunt Arrival and Departure Point: San Angelo Regional Airport, Texas.
  • Transportation During Hunt: Vehicle and foot.
  • Weapons: Shotgun (firearm rental is available at the lodge).
  • Not Included:
    • Texas hunting license.
    • Alcoholic beverages.
    • Accommodations before or after the hunt along with travel to and from San Angelo airport.
  • This hunt can be upgraded with Helicopter Pig Hunts, Whitetail Deer, Exotics and Predator hunts (see their website for additional information).
  • Additional hunters and hunting days can be added pending lodge availability.
  • The Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of SCI Thanks Gage Outdoor Expeditions and Divided Find Ranch for this 100% Donation.

Gage Outdoor Expeditions and Divided Find Ranch
www.gageoutdoor.com
#7 SPANISH BIG GAME HUNT
Spain:

  • 5 Day Spanish Big Game Hunt for 2 hunters and 2 non-hunters.
  • This hunt in Spain offers one of the best hunting our private concession since more than 20 years, plus vacationing opportunities for both the hunters and their observers in one package.
  • Included:
    • $1,000.00 credit for each hunter towards trophies taken.
    • First-Class accommodations at their Exclusive Hunting Lodge with excellent Spanish Cuisine and non-alcoholic beverages.
    • English speaking Professional Hunter, field prep of trophies.
    • Transportation to/from Barajas Adolfo Suarez airport in Madrid.
  • Hunt Dates: Hunting Season 2025 or 2026.
  • Hunt Arrival and Departure Point: Madrid, Spain.
  • Transportation During Hunt: Vehicle and foot.
  • Weapons: Rifle or Bow.
  • Not Included:
    • Hunting license (approx. $200 per hunter / per hunting area).
    • Hunting insurance (approx. $200 per hunter).
    • Alcoholic beverages.
    • Dip/Pack or taxidermy.
    • VAT Tax at 21% on value of donation and upgrades.
    • Accommodations before or after the hunt along with international or domestic travel.
  • This hunt can be upgraded with additional days and trophies (Gredos Ibex, Beceite Ibex, Southeastern Ibex, Ronda Ibex, Iberian Red Stag, Mouflon Sheep, Barbary Sheep, Fallow Deer, Roe Deer, Cantabrian Chamois, Pyrenean Chamois, Balearian Boc, Wild Boars and Iberian Wolf if permits are available) (see their website for additional information).
  • Additional hunters and hunting days can be added pending lodge availability.
  • The hunt ends when you harvested the animal or continues if you upgrade.
  • This hunt cannot be combined with any other hunt from Herederos Hunting Co or Spanish Safari without prior approval.
  • The Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of SCI Thanks Rafa Navazo and Lucia Rubio of Herederos Hunting Co for this 100% Donation.

Herederos Hunting Co - Spain
www.herederoshunting.com
#8 CARIBBEAN VACATION PACKAGE FOR 2
Punta Cana, Cancun and Riviera Maya:


  • Stacked with natural beauty and some of the most paradise-esque scenery in the world, wherever you choose to go in the Caribbean, you can't go wrong. Go for a walk along the beach, dive and explore the coral reefs, or relax and be pampered at the resort. With a mixture of white sandy beaches, azure waters, and stunning sunsets, we know you will love this all-inclusive trip for two!
    • 4 nights for 2 adults at an all-inclusive beachfront resort in the Caribbean.
    • All meals, drinks, gratuities, and non-motorized activities
    • Multiple resorts to choose from in Punta Cana, Cancun, and Riviera Maya.
  • Not Included: Transportation to and from your city and resort.
  • Terms and Conditions: This travel package provides 2 adults with a 4-night all-inclusive stay in the Caribbean. Reservations must be booked at least 90 days in advance. Package expires 24 months after date of purchase. Airfare and ground transportation are not included. Hotel and resort options are subject to change without notice. Group travel and travel with less than 90 days advance booking may be available at an additional cost. Adults-only resorts or travel during major holidays and Spring Break will require an additional cost. This certificate may not be resold and is not refundable.
  • The Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of SCI has additional vacation packages that can be purchased through the Chapter. For more information please contact Marty LaCourt at 920-604-0047.
#9 SERBIAN RACKA SHEEP HUNT
Novi Sad, Serbia:


  • 6 Nights, with 3 Days Hunting and 2 tourism days for 1 Racka Sheep for 1 hunter and 1 non-hunter or 2 hunters.
  • Included:
    • Trophy Fees for 1 representative Racka Sheep (if a second hunter comes, they pay all Trophy Fees for animals taken from current price list).
    • Hunter is required to harvest one of the following animals: Red stag, Fallow deer, Mouflon sheep, Feral goat or 5 Roe Deer trophy package in order to harvest a Racka Sheep.
    • Accommodations in hunting lodges or hotels, with all meals and non-alcoholic beverages.
    • Assistance at Belgrade Airport, Professional Hunter and Game Keepers along with field prep of trophies.
    • 2 days touring in and around Novi Sad and Belgrade.
  • Hunt Dates: September - January, 2025 or 2026 (best period is October – December).
  • Hunt Arrival and Departure Point: Belgrade, Serbia.
  • Transportation During Trip: Vehicle and foot.
  • Weapons: Rifle (firearm rental is available for $150 per hunt plus ammo).
  • Not Included:
    • Serbia Hunting License ($140 per hunter).
    • Alcoholic beverages.
    • Transportation to shipper, salting, dipping and packing, export documentation, (approx. $500 per hunter).
    • Trophy caping and measuring ($135 per trophy).
    • 20% VAT (on donation value and total bill).
    • Accommodations before or after the trip along with all international or domestic travel.
  • Additional Hunting Days, Trophies and Activities that can be added:
    • Trophies - Mouflon Sheep without size limit $3,950, Chamois without size limit $3,550, Fallow Deer without size limit $3,350, Red Stag up to gold medal $8,000, Russian Wild Boar without size limit $2,100, 5 Roe Deer package $5,000, Racka Sheep $3,850, Feral Goat $2,450, Jackal $1,100, Wild Cat $1,850, Badger $950, Marten $800, Fox $350, Wild Turkey $800).
    • Wine Tasting Tour - daily tour with included visit of 3 wineries around Novi Sad, with the assistance of a person who is an expert in wine-sommelier, lunch in some nice restaurant in Novi Sad, English speaking driver with luxury car $350 (per person) or $550 (for 2 persons) or $750 (for 3 persons).
    • Historic Tour - daily tour with included visit of Viminacium (ancient Roman city), Golubac (medieval fortress on the Danube) and Monastery Tumane, with English speaking guide and driver with luxury car and lunch in nice restaurant on Silver Lake (tourist resort) $550 (per person) or $700 (for 2 persons) or $800 (for 3 persons).
    • Plus many more touring packages.
  • Additional hunters and non-hunters are welcomed pending on availability, (see their website for additional information).
  • The Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of SCI Thanks Aleksandar Sasha Belancic of Safari EHA for this 100% Donation.

Safari ART
www.safari-eha.com
#10 LOUISIANA FISHING ADVENTURE
Port Fourchon, Louisiana:

  • 3 Days / 4 Nights all-inclusive Fishing Adventure for 6 anglers.
  • Welcome to South Louisiana, the fisherman’s paradise. The Cajun Queen will put you on the fish. Fishing will consist of plying the marsh flats for redfish and popping the beaches and bays for speckled sea trout and a wide variety of other targeted species including: sheepshead, mangrove snapper, pompano, white trout, black drum, variety of sharks flounder and gaff top catfish. No rough water here, just endless miles of tidal marsh-canals man made rock jetty’s’ and beaches.
  • The Cajun Queen is a 1961 remodeled tugboat turned liveaboard lodging that boasts 2 bedrooms, 3-5 beds depending on group configuration, 1 full head (bathroom) and 1 half head, a full galley & social/dining space, and a fun upper level party deck to enjoy Cajun country and the intercoastal breeze! Each day you will depart off the back swim deck where our 26ft EPIC bay boat docks and will take you out to the fishing waters.
  • Included:
    • House Boat accommodations (double occupancy) with all meals and beverages including fresh seafood and Cajun Cuisine.
    • 3 full days of fishing.
    • Filleting of fish.
  • Trip Dates: April through October, 2025.
  • Trip Arrival and Departure Point: New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Transportation During Trip: Boat.
  • Weapons: Rod and Reel (Captain Nate supplies all tackle and bait).
  • Not Included:
    • Fishing License (approx. $30 per person).
    • Transportation to and from Port Fourchon.
    • Accommodations and travel before or after the trip.
  • 1 Day (12hr) Offshore Fishing Trip & additional night of lodging can be added to this trip (see their website for additional information).
  • Trip Donations to the same location are limited to one donation per buyer. Multiple donations cannot be used towards the same trip from the same buyer.
  • The Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of SCI Thanks Drake Dawson and Jason Hill of Safari Unlimited and Cajun Queen Fishing Adventures for this generous Donation.

"Drake Q. Dawson was Safari Club International's
2014 North American Professional Hunter of the Year.”

Cajun Queen Adventures and Safari Unlimited
www.cajunqueenadventures.com

Auction & Raffle Conditions

1. BIDDERS AND RAFFLE PARTICIPANTS:
  • It is the responsibility of all Bidders and Raffle Ticket purchasers to read and understand both the Live and Silent Auction Conditions and Disclaimers along with the Raffle Procedures and Conditions stated in the Auction Program and posted on the Raffle Tables.

2. WINNERS OF RAFFLES AND / OR AUCTION ITEMS:
  • The SCI Northeast Wisconsin Chapter (Chapter) must report all raffle winnings of $600.00 or more to the IRS on Form WG2 Miscellaneous Income. In order to claim your prize, a “Prize Claim Receipt” and / or a "Firearms Transaction Record", must be completed with your name, address, social security number and other required information.
  • All Raffle and Auction transactions are subject to all Local, State, Federal and International laws and can be subject to age requirements.

3. PAYMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF ITEMS:
  • Payment for all items must be made the day of purchase.
  • There will be a 3% service charge on all credit card purchases at this event.
  • There will be a 8% Auction Premium charged on all Online Auction sales.
  • All non-hunt items must be picked up the day of sale or raffle. Items or hunts left in the Chapter’s inventory, either unpaid or uncollected, will be deemed ‘no sale’ or ‘uncollected’ item and hunts subject to Chapter's disposal at will.

4. ITEMS:
  • Packing and/or transportation of all items is completely independent of Chapter and are the sole responsibilities of purchaser or raffle item winner. The Chapter assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss that may occur during packing or transportation.
  • Items may be removed only after paying for them and completing the “Prize Claim Receipt” and / or a "Firearms Transaction Record", as required.

5. BIDDING PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS OF SALE:
  • All items are auctioned or raffled ‘as is’. The Chapter does not make or express any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the item or hunt’s description, genuineness, attributions, provenance, or condition. Any warranties with respect to items or trips are those solely and expressly supplied by the manufacturer or donor.
  • The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In case of dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion to determine the successful bidder.
  • After each item’s sale, the successful bidder will be given a ‘Buyer’s Agreement’ for signature. For silent auctions, the ‘Silent Auction Bid Sheet’ is considered a Buyer’s Agreement to purchase the indicated item. All Buyer’s Agreement signatures are legal and binding.
  • Silent Auction bidding will be closed at the time the Silent Action bid sheet is collected.
  • All sales are final and there will be no exchanges or refunds.
  • The Chapter does not guarantee the satisfaction to either donor or purchaser.
  • It is purchaser’s responsibility to contact hunt or trip donor immediately and make all arrangements for hunt or trip and the application of necessary paperwork for licenses, visas, passports and permits.
  • The Chapter reserves the right to withdraw any donated hunt or item from auction that does not receive its minimum bid.
  • The Chapter reserves the right to add, delete, modify or change any offering or offerings prior to the auction.
  • The Chapter is a 501(c)(4) corporation and donations may not be tax deductible.

6. SILENT AUCTION RULES:
  • Silent Auction Bidding will close promptly at a predetermined time post on the Silent Auction Tables.
  • When there is 2 minutes left to the Silent Auction an Official will announce it and tell any one standing directly near an auction item to bid and stand back!
  • Auction Officials will disqualify the bid of any person who attempts to block any other bidder. If a person's bid is disqualified, the bid of the next person immediately preceding it will be honored.
  • In the event of a dispute, the Auction Official shall have the final authority to determine the winning bidder.
  • If the Auction Official determines that more than one person is still actively pursuing an item at closing, each active bidder will be allowed to go back to the end of the line and continue bidding until no one is still in line.
  • The highest bidder will be the winner of that item.

7. SPECIAL NOTES TO REMEMBER:
  • African and International Hunts: If you are interested in bidding on an African Safari or International Hunt / Trip and are unfamiliar with the daily fee / trophy fee system outfitters use, please talk to an SCI member who has been there or one of the outfitters prior to the auction to make sure you understand what is and what is not included in the donation.
  • All Hunts: Unless otherwise stated, assume that the license / tag fees, taxidermy, dipping, packing and shipping of trophies along with all taxes are not included in the donations. Also, unless stated, it is the hunter’s responsibility to apply for and secure licenses, confirm dates with the outfitter and take the hunt / trip for the time period listed in the description of the donation. Unless otherwise stated all monies stated in descriptions are in US dollars. It is also assumed that transportation to and from hunting location is not included in the donation along with any before or after lodging and meals.
  • Donation Bundling: Donated Hunts and Trips should not be combined with other donated Hunts and Trips and are meant for first time clients.
  • Trip Insurance: The SCI Northeast Wisconsin Chapter strongly recommends that all Hunters and Travelers purchase Trip Insurance and understand what is and what is not covered by the policy they purchased.

"ALL SALES ARE FINAL"