2022 Live Auction Items
DOVE HUNT FOR 5 HUNTERS- ARGENTINA-URUGUAY
Hunt Donated by Whiddon Wingshooting; Value $12,400
Migrate to South America for premier, wing shooting at one of MGW’s signature lodges in Argentina or Uruguay. The winner(s) of this trip will be treated to some of the finest dove shooting in the southern hemisphere, while being taken care of by professional field guides and lodge staff. This is a hunt of a lifetime, and one that will not be forgotten!
Package includes:
• Five nights lodging in MGW lodge of choice in Argentina or Uruguay (space available on first-come basis)
• Five days of hunting (a maximum of nine total hunts)
• Field guides
• Gun cleaning
• Transfers to and from dove fields
• Laundry service
• Meals and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
Not included in this package:
Airfare, airport transport/field fee ($420 per hunter in Argentina - $520 per hunter in Uruguay), hunting licenses ($375 per hunter), gun rental ($75 per day for those not bringing their own gun), shells ($15 per box), and gratuity. Hunts must be taken by December 31, 2023, and must be scheduled within 60 days of event. Availability of dates/lodges is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Airport Transport/Field Fee and License Fee due at time of booking. Cancellation fees may apply.

TIME TO PARTY WITH TACOS N' BEER!
"Taste”fully donated by Montez Brothers Catering & GG Distributing, LLC
It's a Taco n' Beer Party for 50 people. Montez Brothers Catering will provide their taco truck, and GG Distributing will provide the ice-cold beer.
Restrictions
Expires June 1, 2023. Dates subject to availability. Not valid on holiday weekends.



AWE-INSPIRING AFRICAN SAFARI
Generously donated by Watts Trophy Hunting/ Charl Watts; Value $18,400
South African Plains game hunt for two hunters (2x1 guided) for ten hunting days in either our Limpopo hunting lodge or our Northwest Province hunting lodge. The hunt includes 2 x Blue Wildebeest / 2 x Impala / 2 x Blesbuck com and $2,000 credit towards any size buffalo, trophy fee per hunter. Includes full catering, soft drinks, bottled water, beer and wine. Hunt can be taken March to November 2022, 2023, or 2024. Please confirm open dates in advance with outfitter.
Other package details:
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Additional hunters: $400 per day
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Non-hunters: $250 per day
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Return, road transfer from airport to hunting camp per vehicle @ $750 for 3 to 6 persons
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Covid – 19 PCR Test @ $75 per test (if still required at the time)
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Pre and post accommodations @ $160 per room (if needed, dependent upon flight arrival time)
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Rifle permits @ $160 per hunter/s with personal rifle/s
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Tips and gratuities for staff and professional hunters. A guideline / list will be provided closer to the safari.
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Arrival and departure fee of $130 per person
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Government Tax of $675 per hunter
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To confirm hunting dates a $2,000 deposit is required.
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Exclusions:
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Extra animals / game hunted at the time, less 10% on the trophy fees
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Additional animals taken wounded or lost
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Dipping, packing and shipping of trophies to final destination
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All airfare and accommodations before and after the safari
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Rifle and ammunition rental, if required

Li'l Wrangler Project
Donated by Piddlin' Pottery
The Cattle Barons' Gala committee and Chuck Wagon Gang host a Li'l Wrangler party the night before Gala to celebrate children that have beat cancer or are going through treatment. Each child will put their painted handprint on a Piddlin' Pottery dish. Treasure this visual reminder of our brave and beloved Li’l Wranglers!
Restrictions
Pottery will be provided at least two weeks after the Gala due to glazing and firing of the piece.

Oh, the fun of an Oaklawn Jockey Club Experience!
Donated by Linda and Don Griffin; Value $5,000
Four lucky guests will spend two nights with the hosts in a beautiful, three-bedroom condo on lovely Lake Hamilton just outside of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Experience the thrill of the Oaklawn Jockey Club Friday and Saturday with lunch and dinner provided. Watch, wager and we hope you win!
Stay may be scheduled on a mutually-agreed-upon weekend between December, 2022, and May, 2023, with two-month, advance booking. Some blackout dates apply.

Stay and Play Golf Package
Donated by Dormie Network; Value $3,800
Enjoy one stay and play package with Dormie Network, the nation’s most exclusive collection of destination golf clubs. This package includes accommodations for one night and two days of unlimited golf for up to four people. Choose from one of these five exceptional clubs which offers pristine courses, full-service amenities, and a secluded, relaxing retreat.
1. Ballyhack Golf Club; Roanoke, VA
2. Victoria National Golf Club; Newburgh, IN
3. ArborLinks Golf Club; Nebraska City, NE
4. Briggs Ranch Golf Club; San Antonio, TX
5. Hidden Creek Golf Club; Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Restrictions
- Winning bidder will be responsible for all travel, food and beverage, and any associated caddie fees that are required by the club they are choosing to go to.
- Unaccompanied groups are required to utilize the services of a forecaddie or walking caddies (at the expense of the certificate holder). Stay and play reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance of your visit.
- Outside alcohol is STRICTLY forbidden on any Dormie Network property. Those failing to comply will be charged, and potentially asked to leave the Dormie Network property.
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