Taste of Adventure

Lariat Saddle Queen Sleeper Sofa with matching Love Seat, Coffee Table & two End  Tables  (Donated by Ashley Furniture)

Binelli 12 Gauge Shotgun  (Donated by Elephant & Castle)

Stoeger 12 Gauge Shotgun  (Donated by Elephant & Castle)

Joe Montana Autographed Notre Dame Jersey  (Donated by Dennis & Eileen Pegg)

RL Wilson Boron II 9 ft. 6 wt. Rod with Galvin Standard 3.25 reed and RIO Grand WF6F Fly Line  (Donated by Backcountry Outfitters)

Custom Tactical 12 gauge package including customized Remington 12-gauge tactical shotgun, synthetic grip and fore-end, night sights, tactical light, custom finish, locking case, eye & ear protection, 250 Rounds 00 buckshot, one-day tactical shotgun training class, and customization performed by DG Customs.  (Donated by 417 Guns)

ATV Trailer  (Donated by Tracker Marine)

Cold Water, Electric Start Pressure Washer-4 GPM (gallons per minute), 4000 PSI, 50′ High Pressure Hose, Trigger Gun w/ 36″ Wand, Quick Disconnect Nozzles (4), Low Pressure Downstream Chemical Injection (chemical does not go through pump), Powder Coated Cart w/ Pneumatic Tires (donated by KO Pressure Supply)

DATE: November 2010
HONORARY HOST: Whitey Herzog
TRANSPORTATION: Private Plane
ESTIMATED VALUE: $5,000
DONATED BY: Todd Worrell www.firesteelcreek.com

Join honorary host Whitey Herzog along with Todd Worrell for the 2010 FCA Pheasant Hunt, November 15-17 at the Firesteel Creek Hunting Lodge near Mitchell, South Dakota. You’ll be bidding on a fantastic two-day pheasant hunt including private jet transportation from Spirit of St. Louis airport, two nights’ accommodations at Firesteel Creek, meals, sporting clays, and more!

Get ready to bid on an upland adventure at Firesteel Creek Lodge, donated by Todd Worrell, with honorary host Whitey Herzog, this fall at Firesteel Creek

ESTIMATED VALUE: $3,000
DONATED BY: 417 Guns www.417guns.com

One of two premium auction items from 417 Guns, this one features a complete personal-defense package, based on one of the most respected pistols in the industry today, the Glock 19/9MM. Here’s what the high bidder will receive:

•     Customized Glock 19/9MM pistol including grip reduction, night sights, and custom beavertail finish (customization by DG Customs)
•     The matching tactical knife
•     A custom buffalo- and bullfrog-skin holster and magazine belt
•     Locking case
•     Eye and ear protection
•     A thousand rounds of ammo

It also includes a complete, two-day Tactical Handgun Training & Concealed-Carry Class, so the winning bidder can expect to be fully trained in the use of this exceptional firearm from 417 Guns.

*Pictures may differ from actual auction items

ESTIMATED VALUE: $5,000
DONATED BY: Rob Merritt Family

Here’s a great outdoor adventure for a whole group of family or friends, including everything you’ll need to make the most of your time on the river—and on its banks:

Includes:
•  Two nights lodging and all meals for four people
•  Two days guided fly fishing on the White River
•  Two people and one guide per drift boat
•  Four new custom fly rods and reels (one per person)
•  Hand tied custom flies for each fisherman
•  Four new fly fishing vests (one per person)
•  Taxidermist for fish over 20 pounds (maximum one per person)

It’s the complete White River fly-fishing experience, courtesy of the Merritt family, and it could be yours if you’re the high bidder.

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ESTIMATED VALUE: $2,500
DONATED BY: Archery Quest www.archeryquestinc.com

Archery Quest is ready to gear you up and set you down in the middle of the action, on a fully guided bow hunt with a friend for a trophy wild Russian boar. This complete hunting package at Outdoor Hunting Adventures in Wyandotte, OK features a new, complete compound bow package for each of the two hunters, including:

•     A dozen arrows
•     Quiver
•     Arrow rest
•     Release
•     Peep sight
•     Carrying case
•     Complete bow set-up and tuning

*Picture may differ from actual auction item

ESTIMATED VALUE: $2,500
DONATED BY: Ray Caliendo

Ray Caliendo presents a prime example of the bow-making art in this precision-crafted take down recurve bow from Black Widow, featuring distinctive and exotic Bethlehem, Jerusalem olive, and ash wood. Pulling 42 pounds at a standard 28-inch draw, this beautiful bow represents the height of traditional form and function—and it will be personalized with the name of the highest bidder, who will also receive a solid cherry presentation box, laser engraved for this event.

ESTIMATED VALUE: $5,000
DONATED BY: Dynamic Earth www.dynamicearth.net

It’s a great getaway for you and your friends—one night, two day weekend float and camping trip for six on the river of your choice, provided by Dynamic Earth. It includes the latest and greatest gear, complete instruction, and a professional guide to enhance the experience with gourmet backcountry cooking. The package features:

• 2 Canoes or kayaks with paddles and boat gear
• His and hers equipment and instruction, including tent, cookware, dry bags, backpacks, and more!

Be ready to bid on this fully equipped and professionally guided river adventure from Dynamic Earth.

ESTIMATED VALUE: $4,000
DONATED BY: Integrity Home Care www.integrityhc.com

Sport riders get more power from Arctic Cat’s new 300 DVX. Fitted with a 270cc, single overhead cam, 4-stroke, the 300 DVX features a wider track and adjustable five-position shocks with 6.1 inches of travel up front and 6.5 inches in the rear.

The 300 DVX is “the” sport ride for aggressive trail riders who seek adventure but still want a reliable and durable ATV.  The DVX comes with Cat’s Duramatic CVT, electric start with a recoil backup, large 3.4 gallon fuel tank, lightweight aluminum wheels and hydraulic disc brakes front and rear.

The 300 DVX provides a strong fun quotient that begins with its aggressive, racer-like styling.  Not designed as a racer, the 300 DVX features removable fenders and can be customized for competition.

ESTIMATED VALUE: $26,500  RESERVE: $3,900
DONATED BY: Masterpiece Investments www.mpi100.com

A bold, classic piece in exquisite detail by artist Lorenzo Ghiglieri, “Perilous Trail” depicts a dramatic scene of Western adventure. Masterpiece Investments presents the limited-edition bronze for your bid—at 18 inches high and 35 inches wide, a fine addition to any adventure-lover’s home or lodge.

DONATED BY: Burgess Aircraft Management & OzAir Charter Service

The Curtis Brothers of Searcy, Arkansas present the opportunity for four lucky hunters to enjoy the duck hunt of a lifetime—Arkansas “green timber” duck hunting at its finest, in the Raft Creek Bottoms and Hurricane Lake Wildlife Management Areas on the White River. With more than 20,000 acres combined, these two areas annually host the largest concentration of waterfowl in the State of Arkansas. Here’s your chance to hunt wood ducks, teal, mallards, and pintails from flooded green timber, boat blinds, and willow trees with your host and master duck caller, Tim Curtis, and his champion black Labrador retriever, Bullet.

Travel accommodations include:
•     Private jet service for four from Springfield to Searcy, Arkansas (Courtesy OzAir)
•     2 Nights hotel accommodations for four persons
•     Meals
•     Airport transfers
•     2-Day duck-hunting experience, including boat transportation to “primo” hunting areas, boat blinds, master duck calls, water retrieves, and more

This premium adventure package even features a bonus “flexible date” option: Schedule a date now for your group any time during the 2010-2011 waterfowl season, or, if your schedule is flexible, coordinate a date with Tim during the season, based on his daily hunting report.

Bid for the privilege of a “priceless” hunting adventure, to benefit Ronald McDonald House and FCA!

ESTIMATED VALUE: $1,000
DONATED BY: Figg’s Ridge Hunting Bassets; Eric & Kimberlie Figg Family www.breeders.net-Figg’s Ridge Hunting Bassets

The Eric and Kimberlie Figg Family present a live and lovable auction item that will bring more enjoyment to any day in the field: a purebred Basset Hound pup—your pick of the litter—complete with a year’s worth of hunt training, veterinarian’s puppy package, and first hunt!

DONATED BY: Select Outdoor Kitchens www.selectoutdoorkitchens.com

Overall Countertop Dimensions: 29′x 50 1/2″

Small but mighty! You will have the chance to bid on this compact cabinet from Select Outdoor Kitchens, which will make a beautiful home for your ceramic cooker. At 29 feet by 50-1/2 inches, the granite countertop has space on both sides of the grill for outdoor cooking work. The storage area underneath the grill provides space for your charcoal, grill cover, utensils, or simply your mass array of spices. The mini will fit nicely on your boat dock, patio, or around the pool. Thanks to the four swiveling casters, the mini moves easily from place to place.

ESTIMATED VALUE: $4,000
DONATED BY: K-Kaua’i – Kanakuk Family Kamp

The island adventure that lasts forever!

You will have the chance to bid on a full week in the month of June for a family of four, including food, lodging, and fun at at K-Kaua’i—Kanakuk Family Kamp!

The whole family can share in the experience of this resort-quality summer camp, with excursions like the Hillbilly Lobster Hunt, Hawaiian Juff Blumping—that’s right, “Juff Blumping”—hiking, fishing, and horseback riding, plus complete amenities including Diamond Head Climbing Wall, the Bonzai Zipline, indoor/outdoor gymnasiums, children’s programs, game room, full-service dining, and much more.

http://www.kanakuk.com/discover/place/kkauai.aspx

DONATED BY: Wayne & Susan Moberly

Explore new heights at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain

Grab your friends and head for the mountains, where you’ll enjoy panoramic mountain views and all the amenities in this ski-in/ski-out retreat nestled at the base of Colorado’s Beaver Creek Mountain.  From water sports like kayaking, trout fishing, and rafting on Eagle River to skiing, hiking, and mountain biking on top of Beaver Creek Mountain, all the action is within easy reach of your comfortable, convenient villa. Relax on your private balcony or take the high-speed, eight-passenger gondola to all the resort has to offer.

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1958