LIVE AUCTION

45TH ANNIVERSARYCELEBRATION

DUMAC would like to thank Matt Godbehere for conducting tonight’s auction. A special thanks to all

DUMAC donors, supporters, attendees and members. Here’s to another 45 years of conservation.

1995-1996 MEXICO DUCK STAMP

Number 40 of 50. The stamp print artwork displays all three teal that migrate south each fall. This piece is a nice edition for your collection. Donated by Barb and Bill Willsey

RUTILATED QUARTZ NECKLACE AND PENDANT

Rutilated quartz necklace and pendant in 14K yellow gold by Linda Bickel. Donated by Gilda McMillin

GLOCK MODEL 19 PISTOL OF THE YEARWITH KNIFE

Reliable Glock semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm. Two-tone frame and slide in battlefield green and oxide black. Matching fixed blade knife comes with the package.

“GALE WINDS” BRONZE SCULPTURE BY RONNIE WELLS

Wells created the seven-foot-tall Gale Winds monument bronze featured outside of the Ducks Unlimited, Inc. National Headquarters. It depicts a pair of mallards landing into a strong headwind. We are offering you the chance to bid on a one-of-a-kind Gale Winds sculpture. This original bronze sculpture is painted with a patina depicting the natural coloring of the mallard drake and hen, making it distinct from the limited-edition sculpture created fifteen years ago for DU events. The bronze is mounted to a solid wood base. Underwritten by Shawn de Cento

4 PERSON 3 DAY ARGENTINA DOVE HUNT

Enjoy your time in Argentina with David Denies chasing doves on morning and afternoon hunts with 4 people. This trip is a dream location to enjoy lavish accommodations and great hunting. Airfare, shells, license and transportation not included.

CANADA GOOSE “THIN ICE” ORIGINAL ARTWORK

by Larry Richardson (16” x 19”)Three Canada geese swim through a touch of early winter and the thin ice crackles across the marsh. Deer in the distance watch warily as their visitors rest during a long flight southward.

MEXICO GOULD’S TURKEY HUNT FOR 2 HUNTERS

This hunt is for two hunters for three nights lodging and three days of gould’s turkey hunting in Chihuahua, Mexico. Trip dates will be arranged for the 2019 season. Included: field guides, room & board, meals, guns, transportation to and from the field, pick up and drop off at International Airport. Does not include: airfare, licenses & stamps, shells, beverages (alcoholic) and tips.

2 PERSON DUCK HUNT AT HACKBERRY ROD AND GUN

Come hunt southwest Louisiana in style at Hackberry Rod and Gun in Hackberry, LA. Spend 2 days hunting in the beautiful marshes along the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. We can’t guarantee a limit of ducks but we can assure you great food with the chance to harvest your limit.

CUSTOM DUMAC 45TH CALL BY TODD HEIDELBAUER

For 67 consecutive years the late Frank Heidelbauer and his grandson Todd have been meticulously handcrafting their world-renowned calls. The Mallard Toller duck call is a single reed call with great volume and yet can be blown softly for close-in birds. The insert and barrel screw together to ensure the sounding device will never be lost. Proving their desirability and versatility, their calls have been sold around the globe. Donated by Todd Heidelbauer.

COSTA RICA DREAM VACATION FOR 8 PEOPLE

Enjoy your stay with 8 people in Hermosa Palms, Costa Rica at a private villa. 7 days and 6 nights (4 beds/4 baths) with all your adventures at the tip of your fingertips. Airfare and food/beverage not included.

TONY PADGETT ORIGINAL ARTWORK

Anthony J. Padgett, Ducks Unlimited’s 2008 Artist of the Year, has allowed some of you in the audience an opportunity to participate in an interactive art demonstration to help complete tonight’s original artwork. This original acrylic painting depicts two blue-winged teal floating in the marsh. This is a one-of-a-kind piece you will want for your collection.

AFRICAN SAFARI FOR 2 HUNTERS AND 2 NON-HUNTERS

5 days and 5 nights at Kuche Safaris for 2 hunters and 2 non-hunters. All lodging, meals, and ground transportation included. 6 animals are included in this hunt (2 trophy warthogs, 2 trophy impalas, 1 trophy blue wildebeest and 1 eland cow or 1 waterbuck cow). More animals can be harvested at a 10% discount. Excluded- airfare, meet and greet at the airport ($400), gratuities & taxidermy/ shipping. More information is available at the live auction table.

BLACK DUCK HUNT IN NOVA SCOTIA FOR 2 PEOPLE

Hunt scenic Prince Edward Island for American Black Ducks, a true trophy of the east coast. Stay in comfort at Shaw’s Point Resort, minutes from the Charlottetown airport. Hunt will be hosted by Mac Dunfield, former president of Ducks Unlimited Canada and Pat Kehoe, Director of International Partnerships. Enjoy lobster and local seafood as well as fine wild game dining. Hunt to be taken in December 2019. Licenses and airfare not included.

MEXICO OCELLATED TURKEY HUNT FOR 2 HUNTERS

This hunt is for two hunters for three nights lodging and three days of ocellated turkey hunting in Campeche, Mexico. Trip dates will be arranged for the 2019 season. Included: field guides, room & board, meals, guns, transportation to and from the field, pick up and drop off at International Airport. Does not include: airfare, licenses & stamps, shells, beverages (alcoholic) and tips.

ALLIGATOR HUNT

Includes a pair of custom Alligator shoes to be made from your gator skin. Come with your friend to hunt alligators with Mickey McMillin in southwest Louisiana for 2 days and 1 night. 2 people will harvest alligators then be able to have two pairs of custom made shoes by Mark Station Co. in Lafayette, LA. This hunt will include lodging and food. Buyer must pay for tanning fees (approx. $600).

SCOT STORM ORIGINAL ARTWORK

“Backwater Redheads” by Scot Storm is an image that could be seen in South Texas or Mexico around the shallow coastal waters. Three redheads fly low to the water as the sun rises above the trees. This original artwork has an image size of 13” x 18” and comes framed.

BENELLI SBE3 - 2019 SHOTGUN OF THE YEAR12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun with DU exclusive silver receiver, 3½” chamber - A DU shotgun of the year first!

CRANE HUNT IN CANADA

Join us in Saskatchewan, Canada to hunt sandhill cranes with your closest friends. This is unlike any other hunting expedition that you’ve ever experienced. Lodging and food will be provided but licenses and airfare need to be purchased. Buyer can choose to have 2 or 4 people hunting with the understanding that a rental car will need to be reserved for 4 hunters.

CRYSOCOLLA IN QUARTZ STERLING SILVER NECKLACE

Crysocolla in Quartz sterling silver with 14K yellow gold bezel necklace by Linda Bickel. Donated by Gilda McMillin