Auction Items

General Auction Items

"There's Always Next Year" Limited Ed. Bronze Sculpture

Seven lifelike elk are sculpted on a Manitoba shed antler base. The animals are spooked by an arrow that has missed its intended target and embedded into an old growth stump. The new growth timber, last year's shed antler and this year's magnificent bull speak to rebirth and regeneration in the endless cycle of nature. Limited ed. #1/12, 48 in. long, 24 in. wide, 22 in. high. Value $15,000.

Donated by Anchor Bar Expeditions, Box 28, Nanton, Alberta, T0L-1R0, 403-646-5714, Web site www.anchorbarbronze.com.

Booth 225, 227

American Rustics Armoire

Custom built of lodge pole and ponderosa pine for that elegant rustic look, the MDF Convention Armoire has full extension glides and birch bottoms. Doors are engraved with a mountain and tree scene with mule deer, and finishing the doors are antler pulls. Armoire can be used for entertainment center or bedroom armoire with closet rod. (will come with both) Shipping is included. Value: $1,299.

Donated by American Rustics, Web site www.americanrustics.com.

Booth 2304, 2306, 2308

Chuck Connors 50th Anniversary Commemorative Rifle

The RIFLEMAN’s Rifle Features: Italian-Made Model 92 Exhibits the Finest in Fit and Finish; Large Loop Lever with Set Screw in Trigger Guard; Commemorative Medallion with Chuck Connors’ Likeness on Right Side of Stock; Chuck Connors’ Signature Laser Engraved into Stock; “Special Edition” Etched into the Right Side of the Receiver; Chuck Connors’ Signature Etched into the Left Side of the Receiver; Chambered in The Rifleman’s Original .44-40 Caliber; Comes with a Print of a Portrait of Chuck Connors with his rifle, a Certificate of Authenticity and a CD of two Rifleman Episodes! Value: $1,299.

Donated by Legacy Sports International, LLC, 4750 Longley Lane, Ste. 208, Reno, NV 89502, 775-828-0555, Web site www.legacysports.com.

"Rocky Mountain High"

The image is 24 x 36 (frames up ap 34 x 46). Value: $7,000.

Fully donated by Hayden Lambson, Lambson-Art.com, 6027 Gleneagles, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, 800-756-4275, e-mail: marshae@lambson-art.com, Web site: www.lambson-art.com.

"High Lonesome"

By nationally recognized feather artist Pamela Kelley, this rendition of the dynamic mule deer buck traveling rugged but mystic country has been especially produced for the Mule Deer Foundation 2009 National Convention. The "one of a kind" original painting is produced on an authentic Arkansas Eastern wild turkey tail-fan. Finished piece will be 40x48 inches custom mat, and wooden frame. Value: TBA.

Fully donated by Pamela Kelley, e-mail Leatherwoodarts@yahoo.com, 870-448-5741.

Ladies Luncheon

Friday, Feb. 6

Five-Day Pack Trip for Four Ladies

Dates: July-August 2009
Additional People: $1,250
Location: Clark Fork River area, Montana.
Accommodations: Included during the trip
Transportation: Included during the trip
Special note: You and three of your girlfriends are sure to enjoy this three-day/two night pack trip into the mountains along the Montana/Idaho border where you will trail ride and fish high mountain lakes. After the pack trip, you will embark on a two-day/three-night leisure float and whitewater rafting adventure on the Clark Fork River, including the famed Alberton Gorge. Value: $5,000.

Fully donated by Ray Rugg, Rugg’s Outfitting, 459 Southside Road, Superior, MT 59872. Phone 406-822-4240, Web site www.ruggsoutfitting.com.

Booth 910