Convention

Convention

This years convention in Butte was a tremendous success.  We would like to thank all our Donors and Sponsors that made it great. We will be posting pictures and other information soon so please check back.

HUNTS

1. Matlabas Game Hunters – US $6000 credit towards a twelve day bowhunting safari for
   plains game by two hunters and two non-hunters in the malariafree
   Matlabas Bushveldt, Limpopo province, South Africa – day
   of arrival and departure included (i.e. 12 days and 11 nights).
   The $6000 credit will be applied towards the total of the daily
   fees and the trophy fees. Should the hunting party consist of
   fewer than the four people to whom this hunt is made available,
   or if the duration is less than the 12 days offered, the amount of
   the credit will be adjusted accordingly. DONATION VALUE: $ 6000 www.matlabas.co.za/hunting/
2. Kutawagan Bear Hunt – The winner will enjoy a six-day bear hunt in Saskatchewan
   DONATION VALUE: $2,800.00 http://www.kutawagan.com/
3. Widerack Whitetail Hunt – We are pleased to be able to offer this 5 Day, 100%
   Fair Chase, Archery Whitetail, Rut Hunt in support of the
   Montana Bow Hunters Association. Rut Hunt dates will
   be 12-16 November 2012. You will arrive in camp on the
   11th of November. Closest airports are Huntington, WV.
   Charleston, WV. & Columbus, OH. You will be responsible
   to provide your transportation from the airport to camp. This
   hunt will take place on private land in SE Ohio’s Big Buck
   Zone. The largest buck taken to date from our properties
   was a 182” P&Y gross 5X5 Typical. We do have a minimum
   on our bucks of 120” P&Y. This is usually a 4X4 out to the
   tips of his ears. We currently have had 30 Archers take their
   largest buck of their archery journey here at the “Wide Rack”.
   You might as well be our 31st! Current non-resident license
   and deer tag cost about $155.00. You can also purchase a
   turkey tag for an additional $24.00 or an additional doe tag
   for $15.00. There are no trophy fees for these extra trophies.
   All meals & lodging are included along with game care in the
   fi eld. “Good Luck” in your bidding. www.widerack.com/index.html
4. Archery Elk Hunt – Jack Creek Preserve - Ennis, Montana
   The opportunity to spend six days and fi ve nights
   archThe opportunity to spend six days and fi ve nights
   archery hunting for elk near Ennis, Montana on the Jack
   Creek Preserve is available to youth, women, or men
   over the age of 65, generously donated by the Jack Creek
   Preserve Foundation. The Jack Creek Preserve consists of
   5,000 acres set aside to conserve and protect wildlife and
   its habitat and to provide archery hunting and conservation
   educational opportunities for youth. This area borders the
   Lee Metcalf Wilderness and is in the heart of elk country.
   Eligibility: A youth hunter must be between the ages
   of 12 and 19 (as of the year in which license is applied for),
   and must be accompanied by a parent or other adult. Up to
   two additional family members or friends may accompany
   the youth hunter at no extra charge. Any woman archer is
   eligible, as is any man over the age of 65.
   This partially-guided hunt will take place during archery
   season, 2012. Bulls taken on the preserve average 330, with
   a 385 bull taken in 2008! Orientation to the property will
   be provided to the winning hunter Saturday afternoon prior
   to beginning the hunt. Accommodations include the use
   of a rustic cabin on the preserve. The cabin is equipped
   with necessary cooking tools, bunks, and propane lanterns.
   There is no electricity or running water, so you’ll have to
   bring water, along with your meals for the week. You are
   also responsible for your own transportation.
   (For non- residents: if tag is not drawn in 2012, may
   apply again in 2013.)
   The hunt is donated by the Jack Creek Preserve
   Foundation. The winner must contact Katie Alvin, Executive
   Director for the JCPF, for fi nal arrangements. Phone (406)
   995-7550, email at katie@jackcreekpreserve.org.
   Fair market value of the donated hunt is $6000. Profi ts
   from raffl e ticket sales will be split with the MBA 50/50.
   Many thanks to the Montana Bowhunters Association for
   their continuing support in this partnership. www.jackcreekpreserve.org/
5. Canadian Moose Hunt – “6 day Alberta bow moose hunt with Silver Fox Outfitters. http://silverfoxoutfitters.com/

RAFFLES

TENT RAFFLE
Wall Tent from Montana Canvas
Little Amigo Stove from Orv Riley – Riley Stoves

DEFENSE RAFFLE
$250 off – Shoulder Vount from Game Trails Wildlife Studio
Medical Kits & QuicClot from Adventure Medical Kits
Truck Mudflaps from Dukes Accessories
Speed Bag from Delta
Axis NF 400 2B Arrows from Easton
“Gut Pile” T-shirts from Be The Decoy
Phantom FG4Bow sights from Outdoor DNA
RH Black Pronhorn SL rest from Trophy Taker
Dragonslayer Pack from Mystery Ranch

CONSERVATION RAFFLE
Yeti Cooler from YETI
1 European Plaque from J&E Carpentry
Free Oil Change from Farr Automotive
Kickstart Target from Western Trailer & Marine Sales
90% Jacket from Sitka
Bino Cover from FHF Gear
Bowhunter Shot-blocker from Delta

LEGISLATIVE RAFFLE
Iron Llama Game Cart from Gary Carvajal and Charles Culver
Handmade 8×10 Picture Frame from J&E Carpentry
Tightspot Quiver from Tightspot Quivers
Hunting Pack from George Withey
Axis NF 340 2B Arrows from Easton
Goldtip Arrows from Brandon Van Dyken
Elk Calling DVDs from E.L.K., Inc
CDs from Mark Baker-Classic Bowhunting

BOW RAFFLE
Bow from Pronghorn Custom Bows
Bow from Toelke Traditional Bows
Bow from Yellowstone Custom Bows
$500 certificate from Bears Paw Bows
PSE  Bow from Dr. Camo
$1000 Certificate from Schafer Silvertip Bows

LADIES RAFFLE
Gourmet Oil/Pasta Basket from Olivelle
Gourmet Foods Basket from Joe’s Parkway
Framed, Matted Charcoal Print of Bugling Elk from Take A Hike Expressions
Picture Jasper Stone Necklace from TradOut
Ladies Shooting Sunglasses from Bozeman Optical
Easton Axis 500 Arrows from Joelle Selk
Necklace & Bracelet from Silpada Designs Representative
PSE Choas Bow and Accessory Package from Buffalo Jump Archery
Tempur-pedic Pillow, Slippers & Sleep Mask from Mattress King
Ladies Hoodie from Prois

YOUTH RAFFLE
2 Youth Recurve from Hoyt
1 Youth Recurve from Fuse
1 doz. arrows from Sapphire Traditional Archer

HAT RAFFLE
Pair of Boots from Schnee’s
Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener from Work Sharp Tools
Standing Buck Target from Western Trailer & Marine Sales
MFX Classic 500 Arrows from Easton
Archers Choice Buck from Delta

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

Bugling Elk Print from Denver Bryan – Images on the Wild Side
GPS and MT-PLAT SD Card from Montana Mapping & GPS
$350 Custom Knife from Sky Blade Knives
20 (3pk) PeeWee Urine Bags from Clean Waste
1 Night Stay – Deluxe Cottage for 2 from Sula Country Store & Resort
1 Pedestal Base from J&E Carpentry
1 Skull Cleaning from Quality Skull Cleaning
50% any Mount (shoulder or life) from Shur Taxidermy
2000 lb Utility Wentch from TNT Springs
Summit Climbing Stand from Wholesale Sports
$300 Gift Card from Wholesale Sports
Sportsmans Medical Kits from Adventure Medical Kits
2 Ripcord Rest from Ripcord
Landshark Broadheads (Traditional & Compound) from Landshark
2 Ripcord Rest from Ripcord
$75 Gift Certificate from H&H Meats
Origin Tools & Core Lite Survial Items from SOL( Survive Outdoors Longer)
Food Storage Containers from Bear Country Containers
Tom Turkey Target from Montana Target
2 RFT Targets from Montana Target
Compound Strings from Extreme Bow Strings
Traditional Bowhunter handbook from TJ Conrad
Swhacker Broadhead from swhacker broadheads
$250 Towards Elk Processing from Montana Mobile Meats
Nike Xtreme Golf Bag from Max Bauer
Bear Electric Fence from UDAP
Magnum Bear Spray With Chest Holster  from UDAP
Premium Bear Spray With Hip Holster  from UDAP
2 UDAP Hats  from UDAP
$30 Gift Card from Big R
Primos Buck Roar Call
Primos Bull Horn elk bugle call
Big Game Boss XL hanging Stand from Mid Rivers
40% off Purchase of single item from Brunton
Coupon for 60% off list Price from 2011 Burris Catalog
Back Quiver from Frontier Anglers
Badlands Fanny Pack from Frontier Anglers
Field Guide to  Scoring Whitetails from Frontier Anglers
Ground Blind from Scheels of Billings
Game Camera from Scheels of Billings
Camera Stand from Scheels of Billings
8 Hand Knitted Camo Hats from Mike & Susan Barrett
Hunting DVD Set from 3 Rivers Archery
Hitachi 10” lazer compound mitre saw from Roonco Inc. Bob Lydia Dan and Steph Rooney
Buffalo tools one side truck rack from Roonco Inc. Bob Lydia Dan and Steph Rooney
Multi Platter Buffet Serve from Roger Peffer
Green River Skinner Hunting Knife from Roger Peffer