2023 Live Auction Items

Legends Ranch Youth Doe Hunt: Legends Ranch is one of the premier estate-hunting destinations in the country. Located in Bitely, MI, just 90 minutes north of Grand Rapids, on over 2,000 acres of rolling terrain. For this hunt, you schedule directly with Legends for a date that works for you in late Nov or Dec. Arrive late morning and start with a tour of its expansive Wildlife Center, with over 3,000 mounts from around the world. Then enjoy a sit-down lunch in their rustic-themed lodge. Later, youths’ sight in their weapons at the gun range to prepare for the afternoon hunt. You are teamed with a guide from start to finish. After a successful harvest, the Legends staff will show youths how to butcher a deer. Your doe is then quartered and packaged for the trip back home for you to finish the job.

For scheduling and details, contact Tony Grimard of the Legends
Phone: 231-830-4476
Email: tony@wildlifecentermi.org

Value: Absolutely Priceless

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Shadow Hunter has made available a Marksman 6×6 Octagon Archery Blind – Here’s your chance to own, arguably, the best hunting blind made. From the Shadow-tech Wall system to the practically silent window system and the 32” door this blind has all the comfort and concealment a hunter can ask for. Upgrade your deer hunting strategy with this Shadow Hunter blind.

Please note: The purchaser (winning bidder) of this item can be responsible for the total cost, with payment in advance, of any shipping, crating, packaging and insurance associated with delivery of this item from Hudsonville, MI. Or pickup at the same location.

Website: www.shadowhunterblinds.com

Value $3,299

West MI Bowhunters Hat Drawing: Highest Bidder wins a special issue West Mi Bowhunters hat. There will only be 12 of these hats issued. One lucky hat owner will be the winner of a “Henry .44 Mag Big Boy Rifle”. These rifles are in short supply and currently orders are at least a one year wait. Inspired from the Old West with a brass frame this .44 caliber rifle is as beautiful as it is functional.

This straight walled cartridge is a real performer. Combined with the legendary Henry rifle it makes this a very special firearm. One to be used as well as admired. This is a one in twelve chance of winning. You could WIN! Better do your best to get your hands on one of these special issue hats.

Value $1,100

Outdoorsmen Charter Services (Repeat Donor): Josh Smith Has donated a very special opportunity for two anglers. The winning bidder will be joining the Outdoorsmen’s Pro Team on Lake Michigan for one day of pre-fishing for the Big Red Tournament. The trip will take place the week prior to the tournament (July 24-28, 2023). Here’s your chance to fish with the pros and see how tournament fishing is done.

Phone: 616-209-5234
or Cell: 616-795-3431

www.outdoorsmencharters.com 

Value $725

Freedom Charters Walleye Trip: Freedom Charters (traveling captain) based out of Allendale, Michigan, has donated a 6-hour walleye trip for two anglers for 2023 season. Additional anglers can be added for $50 each. Some of the destinations include Lake Erie, Saginaw Bay , Detroit River, Hardy dam, Burt and Mullet Lake and the hometown lake – Muskegon but not limited to these areas.

We are very flexible on dates and will accommodate your needs. This is a personalized charter that will supply all equipment and baits – Clean and package the catch at the end of the trip. Any questions feel free to Contact Captain Derek Nykamp.

Phone (616) 723-5964

Value: $500

Vink’s Taxidermy (Repeat Donor): Rob Vink has donated two $250 gift certificates (auctioned separately) towards taxidermy work of your choice. Rob’s reputation for the highest quality taxidermy work speaks for itself. Let Vink’s Taxidermy provide the quality work your trophy deserves.

Phone (616) 813-6422

www.Vinkstaxidermy.com

Value: $250 each (Auctioned separately)

Outdoorsmen Charter Services (Repeat Donor): Josh Smith Has donated a 7-hour fishing trip for four anglers on Lake Michigan for Salmon and Trout. This trip will take place out of South Haven or Holland depending on date of trip.

Phone: 616-209-5234
or Cell: 616-795-3431

www.outdoorsmencharters.com 

Value $900

Prime Rib – Enough said. Yum!!

Newcomer Deer Hunt (Repeat Donor): Ed DeYoung has donated a doe hunt for a whitetail deer on his property in Pierson, Michigan.

Ideally, we’d like to introduce a newcomer to the sport or anyone that has never successfully harvested a deer (any age). Winning bidder will be taken regardless, whether they’ve taken a deer before or not. Contact Ed for details.

Phone: 616-293-4835

Value: PRICELESS

Supreme Shine Auto Detailing (Repeat Donor): Has donated one Premium Detail Package. This package includes a full detailing of both the interior and exterior of your vehicle.

Make your vehicle look like brand new again.

Facebook.com/SupremeShineAutoDetailing
www.supremeshineautodetailing.com

Value: $225

Grizzly 75 Qt Cooler – Special Auction!!! There will be 3 coolers auctioned off separately. Two of them will have something special inside to be announced at time of auction.

Grizzly coolers are perfect for any situation when you need to keep things cold. Grizzly coolers are made in the USA and arguably one of the best coolers out there. Here’s the chance to have one for your very own.

GrizzlyCoolers.com

Value: $399 (Cooler Only)

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Dutchman Charter Service (Repeat Donor): Josh Haverkamp has donated a 1-day Duck Hunt on Saginaw Bay, Ml. This hunt is for two hunters. Hunt will be conducted out of a boat during the 2023 duck season.

Can accommodate up to four hunters. This is a great hunt! Treat yourself to some awesome duck hunting. Make sure to book a time slot with Josh ASAP, his season fills up quickly! Member recommended.

Phone: 616-292-1069
Facebook.com/DutchmanCharter
E-Mail: dutchmancs@gmail.com

Value $500

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Haymarsh Hunt Club (Repeat Donor): Has donated donated an annual membership. Membership at the Haymarsh Hunt Club entitles you to access of all the Clubs facilities and hunting areas.

Great value for the bird hunter wishing to get out in the field a number of times each year.

Phone: 989-352-7050
Haymarsh.com

Value $275

West MI Bowhunters Hat Drawing: Highest Bidder wins a special issue West Mi Bowhunters hat. There will only be 12 of these hats issued. One lucky hat owner will be the winner of a “Henry .44 Mag Big Boy Rifle”. These rifles are in short supply and currently orders are at least a one year wait. Inspired from the Old West with a brass frame this .44 caliber rifle is as beautiful as it is functional.

This straight walled cartridge is a real performer. Combined with the legendary Henry rifle it makes this a very special firearm. One to be used as well as admired. This is a one in twelve chance of winning. You could WIN! Better do your best to get your hands on one of these special issue hats.

Value $1,100

Sietsema Farms (Repeat Donor): Donated a 300# whole Pig. Cut and wrapped.

SietsemaFarms.com

Value: $400

X-Stream Charters (Repeat Donor): Aaron Nykamp, has donated a Salmon fishing trip on Lake Michigan. The Charter will take place out of Grand Haven harbor. This is 5-hour (1/2 day) weekday fishing trip for up to 6 anglers. May – Sept 2023. Here’s your chance to have a Great time fishing on Lake Michigan!

Phone: 616-293-3726
XstreamCharters.com
E-Mail: aaron@ceexcavating.net

Value: $675

The Rick Sietsema Youth Hunt (Repeat Donor): Rick has donated a 1-day Youth Hunt (16 yrs or younger) for One or Two hunters. Hunt will take place during the Youth Hunt in 2023. This is a private land hunt in Allendale Ml. Youth Hunter(s) will be eligible to take one Whitetail Deer Buck if one hunter, or with two hunters, 2 Does.

A Gun or Bow may be used. This is a managed piece of property and the opportunity to harvest a deer are very good. The youth hunter(s) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If additional assistance is needed, please, let us know. We will do our best to accommodate. This is a very special opportunity for a young hunter for a real trophy.

Phone: 616-915-0488

Value Absolutely Priceless

Nabers Taxidermy (Repeat Donor): Jim Naber has donated two $250 gift certificates (auctioned separately) towards taxidermy work of your choice at Nabers Taxidermy Studio. The extremely skilled team at Naber’s taxidermy are experts at portraying your wildlife in it’s natural form since 1984. Having handled animals from around the world, let Naber’s provide the quality mount your trophy deserves.

Phone: 616-455-2880
NabersTaxidermy.com

Value $250 (each)

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Dutchman Charter Service (Repeat Donor): Captain Josh Haverkamp, has donated a Salmon fishing trip aboard the “Hitman” on Lake Ml. This 5 hour | 1/2 day sport fishing charter is for 4 anglers.

Trip will take place out of Grand Haven, Ml. Weekday trip only. May – Sept 2023. Enjoy a Great time on the water.

Phone: 616-292-1069
HitManFishingCharters.com

Value $670

Haymarsh Hunt Club (Repeat Donor): Has donated a 1-day 10-bird Pheasant Hunt for 2 hunters. The hunt is self-guided. Additional hunters are welcome, with purchase of additional birds.

Guides and dogs are available for a fee. Season runs from Aug 15, 2023 to March 30, 2024. Here’s your chance to enjoy a day afield chasing pheasants. Just a short drive from the Grand Rapids area. The Haymarsh Hunt club is located in Morley Ml.

Phone: 989-352-7050
Haymarsh.com

Value $270