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2023 SDYHA Wildlife Banquet
Saturday, May 13, 2023

Live Auction Items

We have an amazing Live Auction lined up for this event.  If you see something you are interested in, we hope you will attend our event.  Once in a lifetime hunts and fishing trips available!

LA-01: T&K Hunting Package

Enjoy these quality items that are handcrafted right here in the USA and locally owned! This package includes the following items: shotgun case, large duffle bag, bino harness, hand muff and a 3 round rifle pouch. Valued at $500. Donated by T&K Hunting Gear

LA-02: Goose Hunt

This is a one-day guided goose hunt for up to 2 people near Oral, SD. Adults, and youth welcome. Goose hunting season is December 2023 – February 2024. Guides are flexible with hunting dates. Donated by Jeff and Dustin Kearney of Geese Unlimited

LA-03: Mad Hatter #1

Get your one in six chance to win a Benelli Ultra-Light, 20 gauge, semi-automated. Donated by SCI

LA-04: Bies Longhorn Skull

This one-of-a-kind painted longhorn was donated by the Bies’s family and proceeds of its sale will go to the Traven Bies Memorial Scholarship. The longhorn skull belonged to a cow from Traven’s herd and the artwork was done by Traven’s Aunt Janet Bies.

LA-05: Ladies 9MM Ruger Pistol

Ladies 9mm Ruger with Montana West conceal and carry purse. Donated by SDYHA

LA-06: Driftwood Lodge Fishing Trip

One week stay at Driftwood Lodge Resorts on Lake Kabetogama, MN for 2023 or 2024. Two-bedroom modern cabin (up to 4 people) that includes cooking amenities, outdoor grill, Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The resort features full dock services, and a dock slip is included in this package. Guide trips and cabin upgrades are available.
Lake Kabetogama is on the Minnesota/Canada border and is part of the Voyageurs National Park. It is a 25,000-acre glacier lake with over 500 miles of shoreline and access to 80,000 acres of water. The lake features premier walleye, northern and smallmouth bass fishing.Values at $1800.00. Donated in Part by Driftwood Lodge

LA-07: Grouse/Partridge Hunt

This hunt will take place in the Bear Butte Valley in western SD on the Oman and Wilson Farms. This hunt is for 4 hunters for two days (the days do not need to be consecutive). Over 2,000 acres of sunflower and wheat fields filled with sharp tail grouse and Hungarian Partridge. Season rules and harvest limits apply. This is a non-guided hunt and no lodging or meals provided. Donated by Taber Oman and Wilson Grain Farms

LA-08: Handcrafted Engraved Sign

These beautiful handmade wood signs are made from beetle wood. Signs will be made to buyers’ specifications. Donated by Jim Glines

LA-09: Youth Custom Bow Package

This is a complete, custom fit youth bow package. Donated by Mitch Mudlin and Black Hills Archery

LA-10: Savage Axis 6.5 Creedmoor

Enjoy this Savage Axis 6.5 Creedmoor rifle. Donated by SCI

LA-11: Guided Mt Lion Hunt

Bidder of this hunt will be buying a three-day guided Black Hills MT Lion hunt with Skyler “Doctor” Burke This will be conducted during the 2023/24 Black Hills season. Skyler has been involved with harvesting numerous Lions in the Hills over the last decade. The hunt will be a mix of calling and tracking and it gone be done in early season or tracking them on the snow. The hunt does not need to be consecutive days Skyler can also help secure hounds if the purchaser draws a Custer State Park Permit. Hunt donated by Skyler Burke

LA-12: Mad Hatter #2

Get your one in six chance to win a Benelli Ultra-Light, 20 gauge, semi-automated. Donated by SCI

LA-13: Apex Gold African Safaris

This is a 4-night hunt for 2 hunters and 2 observers with Apex Gold Safaris in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Hunt is for 2023 or 2024 and includes: 2 sables under 42' and 2 impalas. Extra days, hunters and animals can be added for a cost. Full accommodations and all meals and drinks are included. Field preparation and transport to taxidermy is also included. Not included are trophy fees, hunting license, taxidermy, and flights. Package retails at $15,500 and may not be combined with any other package. Donated by Apex Gold Safaris

LA-14: Catfishing Trip at Two Rivers Ranch

This is a guided fishing trip for 6 people on the Belle Fourche River. Must be used in May-July 2023. Purchaser should bring their own food and drink. Night accommodations are available and included if desired. Donated by Jim and Mary Scull and John Hill

LA-15: Guided Turkey Hunt

This is a guided up to 3-day hunt for one person for one turkey at Two Rivers Ranch in Spring of 2024 with George Wilson. Food and lodging provided. George is a premier turkey hunting professional. You will not be disappointed. Donated by Jim and Mary Scull and George Wilson

LA-16 Cow Buffalo Hunt

This is for one hunter at the Sanders Ranch to harvest a cow buffalo.

LA-17: Handmade AR-15

Enjoy this handmade AR-15 chambered in 6.5 Grendal. Crafted and donated by Old Republic Armaments

LA-18: Matthews Phase 4

Be a proud owner of a 2023 Matthews Phase 4 state-of-the-art bow. Black Hills Archery will custom fit your bow as needed. Donated by Black Hills Archery and Site Work Specialists

LA-19: Craig Oyler Guided Pan Fishing Excursion

Afternoon guided panfish trip for 2 on Sheridan Lake with Dave or Craig Oyler. Enjoy a cruise around scenic Sheridan Lake before settling in on a Dave’s “secret” trophy bluegill spot. All equipment provided. We will clean and package your limit of fish at the end of the day. You will be responsible for fishing license(s). Must be redeemed summer 2023. Donated by Craig Oyler

LA-20: Mad Hatter #3

Get your one in six chance to win a Benelli Ultra-Light, 20 gauge, semi-automated. Donated by SCI

LA-21: New Zealand Red Stag Hunt

This is a 5-day hunt on the South Island of New Zealand. This hunt includes all luxury accommodations, trophy fees, airport transfers, field preparation, meals, and beverages. Hunt is good for one 400-440 SCI Gold Metal Stag. Upgrades and additional hunters available at cost. Cadrona/Venator is one of the top three hunting outfitters in New Zealand. This is for the 2024 season and the estimated value is $17,000.00. Visit https://www.venator.co/destinations/new-zealand/hunting/location for more information. Donated in full by Venator/Cardrona Safaris

LA-22: Bies Gun

Enjoy this premier weapon out of the Bies family collection. All proceeds will go to the Traven Bies Memorial Scholarship.

LA-23: Hunting Dog

Add a wonderful addition to your family…. A puppy that HUNTS! Donated by Jim Klages

LA-24: Guide Fishing Trip

This is a two-day guided fishing trip out of Pierre with Mike Burnham. Must provide your own accommodations. Guided and donated by Mike Burnham

LA-25: Alaskan Caribou Self Guided Hunt

This is a 2-person DIY hunt for caribou, wolf, and ptarmigan. Fishing available too! Arctic Air Inc. will get you, your gear and hopefully your caribou meat and antlers in and out of the field. We do our absolute best to put you where the caribou are, but that doesn’t mean they’re going to cooperate. You will have to hunt for them. One thing is certain though, whether you get your bull or not, you will have an epic adventure. Alaska is ALWAYS an adventure. This deluxe Camp & Food package includes meet and greet at Airport Terminal to assist with baggage/gear, Air transportation into/out of the field with gear, transport of your meat, capes and antlers out of the field back to our main hub at kotzebue, full camp gear rental, and a complete food package for the week. Hunt does not include guiding (We ONLY offer unguided hunts), Commercial Airfare to and from Kotzebue, AK, hotels/meals prior to or after your hunt, AKDFG Hunting/Fishing License & Tags, Commercial airline change fees (if needed on either end of hunt), wet-lock boxes for meat, customized Antler Boxes for transport, expediting costs for meat/horns/capes, Taxidermy, and Gratuities. Trip Insurance is also not included but always recommended on Alaska hunts. Donated in part by Gary Colbath at Unguided Alaska

LA-26: Saskatchewan Waterfowl Hunt

Guided fall waterfowl hunt including Snow Geese, Canadian geese, Specs, Ducks and/or Cranes in Saskatchewan, CA. Minimum bid is $2000. Donated by Saskatchewan Snows.

LA-27: Custom SDYHA AR-15

Enjoys this custom AR-15 in 5.56 with SDYHA customization. Donated by South Dakota Tactical Arms

LA-28: Boys Youth Hunting Package

Have a budding hunting on your hands? Get her geared up for the upcoming season. This package includes everything to get your young hunter ready for the season including a Savage rifle, 17hmr with scope/heavy barrel. Donated by Pioneer Bank, First Interstate Bank and SDYHA

LA-29: Girls Youth Hunting Package

Have a budding hunting on your hands? Get her geared up for the upcoming season. This package includes everything to get your young hunter ready for the season including a Savage rifle, 17hmr with scope/bolt action. Donated by Rhonda and Doug Jenner and SDHYA

LA-30: Two Rivers Trophy Deer Hunt

This is a guided 5-day hunt for either a mule or whitetail deer during the 2023/2024 West River season. This is an all-inclusive hunt with accommodations at the Two Rivers Lodge. $500 credit for taxidermy included. Donated by Jim & Mary Scull and Gary English of Golden Plains Taxidermy

LA-31: Mad Hatter #4

Get your one in six chance to win a Benelli Ultra-Light, 20 gauge, semi-automated. Donated by SCI

LA-32: Dove Hunt for 4 People at Two Rivers Ranch

Enjoy an unguided dove hunt at Two Rivers Ranch for four people. Night accommodations are available and included if desired. Donated by Jim and Mary Scull

LA-33: AR 556 Suppressor

AR 223 suppressor. Can be upgraded. Donated by Lane Silencer

LA-34: Antelope Hunt for Adult and Youth at Pat Trask Ranch

This is a hunt good for the 2023/2024 season for one adult and one youth at the Pat Trask Ranch. Donated by Pat Trask

LA-35: Guided Pheasant Hunt with Sheriffs

Have the opportunity to spend the day chasing roosters with Pennington County Sheriff Brian Mueller and Meade County Sheriff Pat West. This will be a guided one-day hunt for 8 hunters to accompany the sheriffs at The Dakota Honey Hole in New Underwood SD. 3 birds per hunter. This hunt is donated by Chris Dvorak and Dakota Honey Hole

LA-36: South African Hunt with Namahadi Safaris

The hunt will take place with Ivan and Marilize Venter of Namahadi safaris located in the Limpopo Province of South Africa near Baltimore. The donation includes 7 days of which 5 are for hunting and 2 travel days for up to 4 hunters. Each hunter will receive a $500 credit towards trophy fees off the pricelist. An additional $250 per hunter towards taxidermy is also included with Dakota Plains Taxidermy. The donation covers licensed PH's, skinners, trackers, lodging, meals, water, non-alcoholic drinks, daily laundry service, and prep of trophies. Not included is a $350 roundtrip transfer fee per group from OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg, airfare, dip/pack of trophies, shipping, and gratuities. Additional hunters or observers can be added at $150 per person per day and additional days can be added at $150 per person per day. Donated by Namahadi Safaris

LA-37: Guided Bobcat Hunt with Kris Weinberger

This is a fully guided Bobcat Hunt with hounds with Kris Weinberger. Kris is a very knowledgeable and successful hounds’ man. Kris will work with various landowners to help locate a bobcat or bobcats(s) or will locate a cat to chase within the Black Hills. Hunter will be able to keep any bobcats harvested. If you have never hunted behind hounds this is a must do experience. Donated by Kris Weinberger

LA-38: Art by Jonathan Williams

Original 48x48 acrylic buffalo painting by local artist sensation, Jonathan Williams. Jonathan was won a Finalist Award in the fusion.art Into The Wild Art Exhibition. This piece will be a wonderful addition and talking point in any room.

LA-39: Springfield XD 10mm Pistol

Enjoy this Springfield XD 10mm pistol. Donated by RMEF

LA-40: Mad Hatter #5

Get your one in six chance to win a Benelli Ultra-Light, 20 gauge, semi-automated. Donated by SCI

LA-41: SDYHA Traveling Trophy

Trophy stays with winner for one year and then re-sold each year to benefit the kids of SDYHA. Donated by Pheasants Foreve