2023 LIVE AUCTION PREVIEW
2023 Live Auction Items will be selling on the evening of August 26th at our banquet. Live Auction items are only available at the banquet.
Bid By Proxy
If you are interested in bidding by proxy on a Live Auction item, you may do so by contacting Bill Rauch at (361) 877-9894. Bids must be made by 12:00 pm/noon on Saturday, August 26th. No proxy bids will be accepted after that time.
Bid By Proxy
If you are interested in bidding by proxy on a Live Auction item, you may do so by contacting Bill Rauch at (361) 877-9894. Bids must be made by 12:00 pm/noon on Saturday, August 26th. No proxy bids will be accepted after that time.
1. Encino Division, King Ranch Nilgai Hunt for 4 Hunters
Come to San Tomas Hunting Camp to harvest 2 Nilgai bulls or cows and 2 feral hogs, on 45 square miles of prime Nilgai habitat, in the southeastern end of Brooks County. Hunt for the afternoon, spend the night, hunt all the next day. Spend a 2nd night and hunt the last morning, if needed. Deluxe overnight accommodations, all meals and game preparation are provided. Hunt to be taken March 2024-August 2024, Monday-Friday.
Donated by: San Tomas Hunting Camp, Encino, Texas
2. South Dakota Pheasant Hunt at Cheyenne Ridge – 3 nights/2 days for 2 hunters
This 3 night/2 day, all-inclusive package of outdoor entertainment, for 2 hunters, at the Signature Lodge represents South Dakota at its finest. Hunt pheasant and go walleye-fishing on Lake Oahe. Shoot 20 roosters/day/hunter in five different cover types. The buyer has the option of spending two days pheasant hunting or 1 day pheasant hunting and 1 day fishing for walleye in some the nation’s best fishing spots, with over 2,100 miles of shoreline. Fishing package must be taken during the month of October. Spend 3 nights in the Beretta Trident rated Signature Lodge while enjoying luxury accommodations, gourmet meals, & fine wine. Guides, guns, shells, licenses and game processing included. Guests are responsible for 20% gratuity to cover guides and lodge staff.
Donated by: Signature Lodge by Cheyenne Ridge Outfitters Pheasant Lodge
3. “Triple Threat II” Original Watercolor Painting by Les McDonald, Jr.
Sharing this opportunity with your hunting partners can be the defining memory of a hunt. Three successful shooters on the same covey rise seldom happens, and often leads to the “who got what” argument that will be debated for seasons.
Donated by: STCQC and Les McDonald Gallery, Houston, Texas
4. Offshore Snapper Trip for 6 with Reynolds Fishing Company and 1 Night of Lodging in Port Mansfield
Fish for one day out of Port Mansfield, with Captain Hubba Reynolds, in his 35’, center console Scarab with triple 300 Suzukis. All bait and tackle provided. Bring your own food and drinks. Gratuities not included. Lodging in a 2-story, modern, spacious, and luxurious barndominium is provided, for one night, by JB and Marisol Anderson in Port Mansfield. Trip must be taken before August 26, 2024.
Donated by: Hubba Reynolds, Kingsville, Texas (fishing) and JB and Marisol Anderson (overnight stay).
5. Dove Hunt for 4 with Captain Hugo Ford
Spend an afternoon and the following morning dove hunting at few of Hugo’s best dove tanks located east of Ricardo, Texas, in the farm country. Hugo’s hunters harvested over 1,800 doves during the 22/23 dove seasons. Baffin Bay Seafood Co. will provide a $125 dinner voucher for an evening meal following the hunt. Lodging for one night is included. Package also includes 4 dove stools, 4 MOJO Voodoo doves, 4 facemasks, 4 Gameguard coolers, & hats. Hunt must be taken Monday-Thursday. Can be used 1st season or 2nd season of the 2023/2024 hunting seasons, Dates to be mutually agreed upon.
Donated by: Captain Hugo Ford, Baffin Bay Seafood Co., & Ricardo Ranch & Feed, Ricardo, Texas
6. Female Labrador Retriever Puppy
This yellow female boasts very good South Texas retriever parents. She was whelped April 17, 2023. Her sire is a papered silver Labrador retriever named Rango. Rango retrieves birds and also tracks/recovers deer. He averages 6-8 deer recoveries per year. The dam is an excellent retriever that works at several local hunting operations near Falfurrias, Texas. This puppy is smart, tough, and sweet. She will make an excellent addition to your home or your kennels, but she does not have papers.
Donated by: Jaime Arevalo, Arevalo Kennels, Falfurrias, Texas
7. South Texas Wild Bobwhite Quail Hunt for 4
4 hunters can spend the morning hunting wild bobwhite quail at the beautiful La India Ranch near Realitos, Texas. Package includes field breakfast, birddogs, and outriders. Following the hunt, enjoy lunch in the outdoor kitchen, a game of horseshoes, or skeet shooting. Hunt must be used during the 2023/2024 quail season. Dates to be mutually agreed upon. Hunters must provide valid Texas hunting licenses, shotgun shells, and signed ranch waiver.
Donated by: Scott & Kirby McCool, La India Recreational & Sante Recio, Recio Hunting Services
8. Beaver Creek Colorado – 4 night Getaway for 6 People
Beaver Creek boasts the ambiance of a modern resort coupled with the unhurried feel of an alpine village. During the beautiful green summer months, guests can explore the beauty of the natural environment and native wildlife on foot or bike via expansive trail systems, take a scenic chairlift ride with spectacular views, do a Top of the Mountain Tour, enjoy summer concerts and festivals, or tee off at one of the three championship golf courses located in the Beaver Creek Valley. Spend 4 nights in a cozy mountain home with comfortable décor and beautifully updated kitchen & baths (3 bedroom/2 bath), located along the fairways of Beaver Creek Golf Course and a short distance to Avon town center. Additional fees and taxes may apply due to local ordinances. Winner will have 2 years to travel from date of purchase. Trip must be used between April 16 – November 14th. Drop-dead gorgeous Rocky Mountain views make this town in the Vail Valley the ideal place for a serene getaway.
Donated by: STQC & Raise Away
9. Management Buck Hunt for 2 at San Chicago, Norias Division, King Ranch
This is your chance to see and hunt the famous King Ranch. Two hunters can each harvest a management buck and stay overnight at the beautiful lodge at San Chicago Hunting Camp. All meals, drinks, guides, and overnight accommodations are provided. Limited to 2023/24 season.
Donated by: San Chicago Hunting Camp, Armstrong, Texas
10. Ladies Night Out” for 4 at San Pedro Hunting Club
A “Ladies Night Out” for four women, at the San Pedro Hunting Club, located on the Cage Ranch. Four ladies will arrive in the afternoon for a guided, sunset happy hour tour of the Cage Ranch followed by a gourmet meal with evening entertainment. Following breakfast the next morning, ladies will tune up their shooting at the club and then head to the field for a driven pheasant hunt. Lunch will be provided before departure. Trip hosted by former All-American skeet shooter, Preston Douglass & San Pedro Hunting Club manager & biologist, Justin McBee. Meals, drinks & deluxe accommodations are provided. Shoot to be taken following quail season - March 2024.
Donated by: Preston Douglass, President of San Pedro Hunting Club, LLC.
11. 3 Days/2 Nights Wild Oaks Ranch Dove Hunt for 6 guests
Arrive early afternoon to the wild oaks ranch, south of Hebbronville, for an afternoon dove shoot. Hunt doves on the morning of the second day or bass fish in the bass pond, then go to an afternoon dove hunt. On the last day, shoot doves and depart after a late brunch. Spend two nights in deluxe accommodations. Everything is provided. Must be used during first dove season, September 14, 2023 – October 29, 2023
Donated by: Terry Looper, Wild Oaks Ranch
12. “Hold Tight” Original Watercolor by Don Breeden
Holding until the last second is a learned technique of bobwhites that is used to create the chaos that comes from under your foot. This chaos from a covey gives them the edge they need to escape their predators and ensure that the majority will survive. Long-time hunters view this as the ultimate rush that comes from shooting quail.
Donated by: Don Breeden Gallery, Brownsville, Texas
13. 2 Day Quail Hunt for 4 on Santa Gertrudis Division of King Ranch
Quail hunt for 2 days on lightly hunted property on the Borregos Lease and the Motas Negras Lease on the Santa Gertrudis Division of the King Ranch. Hunt includes 1 night of deluxe lodging at the El Cielito Lindo Ranch located 15 minutes from the leases. Meals are not included. Bird dogs and quail truck will be provided by Danny Miller. Hunt should be taken on an arranged date the week after Christmas of 2023 – February 2024.
Donated by: IBC Borregos Hunting Camp, Motas Negras Hunting Camp, and El Cielito Lindo Ranch
Dogs Provided by: Danny Miller, Cactus Hill Kennels
14. Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon III Signature Deluxe Field 20/28ga O/U Combo Shotgun with Upgraded Case
A timeless and elegant 20/28 gauge field gun with upgraded EELL wood. Its exquisite deep scroll engraving makes this stunning shotgun highly sought after. Comes with an upgraded case and 5 Flush Optima hp chokes for each gauge. Impress your friends with this fine shotgun on your next quail hunt.
Donated by: Stedman West Foundation, Houston, Texas
15. Baffin Bay Fishing for 3 with La Pesca Lodge
Three people can spend 2 days fishing for Trophy Speckled Trout and 2 nights at the newest, luxury hunting and fishing lodge, La Pesca Lodge, on Baffin Bay. Experience first-class lodging on the South Texas Coast and fish with knowledgeable, local guides to help you land that monster trout. Gratuities and meals are not included. Meals can be purchased for an additional cost at the lodge. Package must be redeemed during the weekdays (Monday-Friday) before August 26, 2024.
Donated by: La Pesca Lodge, Meghan & Storm Brodnax, www.lapescalodge.com
16. Two Day, 2 Person Nilgai Hunt at San Chicago Camp, on the Norias Division of King Ranch
Hunt the Nilgai capital of the world! Guests are invited to hunt a half day, full day, and a half day, on the Norias Division, to take 2 Nilgai of their choice. All meals, drinks, guides, and full accommodations are provided in their outstanding lodge. Hunt must be used before November 2023 or after February 2024 - August 2024.
Donated by: San Chicago Hunting Camp, Armstrong, Texas
17. Registered English Pointer Puppy with Papers – Choice of Male or Female
These orange and white pointer puppies were whelped June 4, 2023. These two attractive puppies were bred and started by Phantom Kennels in Abilene, TX. Dan Hendrickson, the owner of Phantom Kennels, has been a breeder of quality pointers for over 30 years. He has a great reputation and strives to produce tough, classy bird dogs with outstanding noses and a desire to please. Their philosophy is to breed to the top field trial All-Age and Horseback Shooting dogs in the nation which assures toughness, endurance and brains! The sire of the littermates is a son of the 2020 National Champion Lester’s Sunny Hill Jo. He is an up-and-coming young dog that is currently the brag dog of Phantom Kennels. In their dam’s pedigree you will find such greats as Hall of Fame Champion Rock Acre Blackhawk, HOF National Champion Dunn’s Fearless Bud, and HOF Champion Erin’s Southern Justice. Both sire and dam are excellent wild bird dogs. These pups have been walked, worked on the wing pole, and exposed to pen-raised quail. It will be exciting to watch them mature. Both are up to date on shots and worming.
Donated by: Barado Kennels, Jeff Markham, Huntsville, TX
18. Dove Hunt for 3 on the San Pedro Hunting Club (Cage Ranch) in Brooks County, Texas, Hosted by Club President Preston Douglass and Ranch Manager / Biologist Justin McBee
Up to Three people arrive at noon for lunch on Thursday, head to the skeet range to tune up their shooting, and leave for the field to hunt Thursday PM. Following the hunt there will be dinner and entertainment and an overnight stay at the camp. Wake up the following morning for breakfast and a Friday AM dove shoot. Leave after lunch on Friday. Hunt taken in the early or late 2023/24 season. Bring your guns and shells for some real barrel-burning action.
Donated by: Preston Douglass, President of San Pedro Hunting Club, LLC.
19. "On Guard" Original Acrylic Painting by Amador Arredondo
Forever vigilant, a whitetail buck is always aware of his surroundings. This buck’s natural senses tell him that something in his world holds danger, and he is about to respond. Amador has captured the moment of realization where a hunter should react immediately, or lose his opportunity for a trophy.
Donated by: STCQC and Amador Arredondo, 404 Negri Street, Falfurrias, Texas, Arredondoart@yahoo.com.
20. One Day of Dog Handling on Your Ranch or Lease, Including Dogs and Quail Rig, in Any County That Adjoins Brooks County, TX During the 2023/2024 Season with Jeff Markham. Date to be Mutually Agreed Upon.
Jeff has an excellent string of proven south Texas hunting pointers, retrieving English Cockers, a great quail rig, and he is a South Texas icon to hunt with. His lifetime passion is breeding and hunting big running pointers with the expertise/style/breeding of field trial champions.
Donated by: Jeff Markham, Barado Kennels, Huntsville, TX
21. 3 Day/4 Night Argentina Dove+Pigeon Hunt/Golden Dorado Fishing for 4 People
Try the combo hunt/fishing trip to experience even more Argentina excitement. If you have not shot doves in Argentina, you have never truly experienced royalty in hunting. Includes 5 days of dove shooting and you may take your pick of pigeon shooting or a day of Golden Dorado fishing trip. Spend 4 nights, with excellent accommodations, at La Pichona or Charca Lodge. All meals, snacks, drinks, lodging, and ground transportation, from Santiago del Estero airport, are provided. Hunting license, shells, bird boy, and staff gratuities are not provided. Gun rental is optional. Additional days & hunters can be added for a special rate.
Donated by: Facundo Pavcovich, USA Wingshooting Unlimited, South America
22. King Ranch Nilgai for 2 Days for 2 Hunters & 2 Guests
Two-day guided hunt, on the Norias Division (commercial property), for 2 hunters and 2 non-hunting guests with King Ranch guides. Hunt includes the opportunity to harvest 1 Nilgai bull or 1 Nilgai cow per hunter. Stay at one of the available King Ranch lodges for 2 nights. Meals are provided. If time permits during the hunt, a morning of wade fishing along the Norias coastline, in the beautiful Upper Laguna Madre, can be incorporated. Fishing tackle is not provided. Dates to be arranged for May 1 – August 31, 2024.
Donated by: King Ranch Inc., Kingsville, Texas
23. 2 Day Wild Bobwhite Quail Hunt at Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch for 3 Hunters
Arrive at RPQRR, near Roby, Texas, for lunch. Tour the brand new RPQRR facilities, hunt that afternoon, spend the night, and hunt the next morning. The quail hunt is a research hunt aimed at documenting hunting efficiency and crippling loss. Accommodations and meals provided by RPQRR. Hunters are welcome to bring their own dogs or hunt over those provided. Hunt must be taken during the 2023/2024 quail season. Dates to be mutually agreed upon.
Donated by: Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch
24. Wimberley Arms Ruby Edition 20ga o/u
Wimberley Arms has created a lightweight, fast-shooting, and perfectly balanced over/under upland shotgun. Hand engraved receiver, jeweling on the breech of the barrel, and a lightly oiled, burled walnut stock sets this shotgun apart from others. Comes with 5 chokes.
Donated by: Richard Adkerson, Phoenix, Arizona
25. Trophy Blackbuck Hunt for 2 people on the Ryan Ranch.
This is a fully inclusive hunt for 2 people to harvest one trophy blackbuck and one blackbuck doe. Ryan Ranch is located 35 minutes west of Kingsville, Texas. This is a great place for spot and stalk hunting with many opportunities at a trophy. Hunters can rifle or archery hunt. Lodging and meals are included. Arrive for an afternoon hunt, spend the night, hunt the next morning, and depart after lunch. Hunt must be used March to May, 2024
Donated by: Larry Ryan, Philadelphia, PA
26. Male English Pointer Puppy
Liver and white male puppy. Does not have papers. He was whelped May 25, 2023. He will make a good sized dog. The sire to this puppy is out of a dog in Oklahoma. The Dam is out of one of Mark’s best dogs. The dam’s bloodline goes back to Bad River, Tin Soldier, Guard Rail, and Blackhawk. This puppy has all of the bloodlines and background to make a super quail dog!
Donated by: Mark Morgan, Huntsville, TX (936) 661-9539
27. Dove Hunt for 6 at CCI Camp, Hebbronville, TX
Arrive for an afternoon dove hunt at the CCI Hunting Camp south of Hebbronville, Texas. Spend the night and dove hunt the next morning. Depart after lunch. All guides, meals, and lodging are provided. Hunters must provide their own licenses and shells. Must be used during the week (Monday through Friday) during the first dove season, September 14, 2023 – October 29, 2023
Donated by: Porter Trimble, Westlake, TX
28. “Nice Covey” Original Watercolor Painting by John Dearman.
Catching a covey in the open, for a rise, is an unexpected pleasure. The dogs have done their job and a “no excuses” covey rise results. John Dearman’s watercolor gives a great depiction of our bobwhites and the habitat they thrive in.
Donated by: STCQC and John Dearman
29. Kenedy Ranch Nilgai Hunt for 2
2 hunters can hunt a total of 1 bull and 1 cow nilgai on the Swinbank Lease of the Kenedy Ranch. Arrive at 3pm for an afternoon hunt, spend the night at the hunting camp, and hunt the next morning. Depart by 10am. Guides, lodging, dinner, and breakfast are provided. Must be used before August 26, 2024.
Donated by: Swinbank Family
30. Bay Fishing Trip for 3 and 1 Night of Lodging at Y-Knot Rental in Port Mansfield
3 anglers can spend one day fishing for trout and reds out of Port Mansfield with Captain Dennis Walker. All bait and tackle provided. Gratuities not included. Lodging provided for one night by Sybil Simmons, Y-Knot Rentals, in Port Mansfield. Trip must be before August 26, 2024.
Donated by: Dennis Walker, Casa De Baffin (fishing) and Sybil Simmons, Y-Knot Rentals, Port Mansfield (overnight stay).
31. Costa Rica – 4 night getaway for 4
Costa Rica is a nature lover's dream come true, with its lush rainforests, incredible volcanoes, majestic mountains, and pristine beaches. Adventure awaits you at every turn, whether you're hiking through the jungle, zip-lining through the treetops, or whitewater rafting down a roaring river. 4 people can spend 4 nights in a 2 bedroom/3 bath luxury, oceanfront condo. Enjoy limitless beach and ocean adventures or take a day to explore the rainforest nearby. A short distance to food and dining, on-site masseuse, water sports and snorkeling, kayaks, infinity pool, and so much more are all available on the property. Additional fees and taxes may apply due to local ordinances. Winner will have 2 years to travel from date of purchase, trip must be booked within 2 years of tonight’s event. Costa Rica is a small country, but it packs a big punch. This Central American nation is home to an abundance of natural resources, a rich and colorful culture, and some of the best weather in the world.
Donated by: STQC and Raise Away
Come to San Tomas Hunting Camp to harvest 2 Nilgai bulls or cows and 2 feral hogs, on 45 square miles of prime Nilgai habitat, in the southeastern end of Brooks County. Hunt for the afternoon, spend the night, hunt all the next day. Spend a 2nd night and hunt the last morning, if needed. Deluxe overnight accommodations, all meals and game preparation are provided. Hunt to be taken March 2024-August 2024, Monday-Friday.
Donated by: San Tomas Hunting Camp, Encino, Texas
2. South Dakota Pheasant Hunt at Cheyenne Ridge – 3 nights/2 days for 2 hunters
This 3 night/2 day, all-inclusive package of outdoor entertainment, for 2 hunters, at the Signature Lodge represents South Dakota at its finest. Hunt pheasant and go walleye-fishing on Lake Oahe. Shoot 20 roosters/day/hunter in five different cover types. The buyer has the option of spending two days pheasant hunting or 1 day pheasant hunting and 1 day fishing for walleye in some the nation’s best fishing spots, with over 2,100 miles of shoreline. Fishing package must be taken during the month of October. Spend 3 nights in the Beretta Trident rated Signature Lodge while enjoying luxury accommodations, gourmet meals, & fine wine. Guides, guns, shells, licenses and game processing included. Guests are responsible for 20% gratuity to cover guides and lodge staff.
Donated by: Signature Lodge by Cheyenne Ridge Outfitters Pheasant Lodge
3. “Triple Threat II” Original Watercolor Painting by Les McDonald, Jr.
Sharing this opportunity with your hunting partners can be the defining memory of a hunt. Three successful shooters on the same covey rise seldom happens, and often leads to the “who got what” argument that will be debated for seasons.
Donated by: STCQC and Les McDonald Gallery, Houston, Texas
4. Offshore Snapper Trip for 6 with Reynolds Fishing Company and 1 Night of Lodging in Port Mansfield
Fish for one day out of Port Mansfield, with Captain Hubba Reynolds, in his 35’, center console Scarab with triple 300 Suzukis. All bait and tackle provided. Bring your own food and drinks. Gratuities not included. Lodging in a 2-story, modern, spacious, and luxurious barndominium is provided, for one night, by JB and Marisol Anderson in Port Mansfield. Trip must be taken before August 26, 2024.
Donated by: Hubba Reynolds, Kingsville, Texas (fishing) and JB and Marisol Anderson (overnight stay).
5. Dove Hunt for 4 with Captain Hugo Ford
Spend an afternoon and the following morning dove hunting at few of Hugo’s best dove tanks located east of Ricardo, Texas, in the farm country. Hugo’s hunters harvested over 1,800 doves during the 22/23 dove seasons. Baffin Bay Seafood Co. will provide a $125 dinner voucher for an evening meal following the hunt. Lodging for one night is included. Package also includes 4 dove stools, 4 MOJO Voodoo doves, 4 facemasks, 4 Gameguard coolers, & hats. Hunt must be taken Monday-Thursday. Can be used 1st season or 2nd season of the 2023/2024 hunting seasons, Dates to be mutually agreed upon.
Donated by: Captain Hugo Ford, Baffin Bay Seafood Co., & Ricardo Ranch & Feed, Ricardo, Texas
6. Female Labrador Retriever Puppy
This yellow female boasts very good South Texas retriever parents. She was whelped April 17, 2023. Her sire is a papered silver Labrador retriever named Rango. Rango retrieves birds and also tracks/recovers deer. He averages 6-8 deer recoveries per year. The dam is an excellent retriever that works at several local hunting operations near Falfurrias, Texas. This puppy is smart, tough, and sweet. She will make an excellent addition to your home or your kennels, but she does not have papers.
Donated by: Jaime Arevalo, Arevalo Kennels, Falfurrias, Texas
7. South Texas Wild Bobwhite Quail Hunt for 4
4 hunters can spend the morning hunting wild bobwhite quail at the beautiful La India Ranch near Realitos, Texas. Package includes field breakfast, birddogs, and outriders. Following the hunt, enjoy lunch in the outdoor kitchen, a game of horseshoes, or skeet shooting. Hunt must be used during the 2023/2024 quail season. Dates to be mutually agreed upon. Hunters must provide valid Texas hunting licenses, shotgun shells, and signed ranch waiver.
Donated by: Scott & Kirby McCool, La India Recreational & Sante Recio, Recio Hunting Services
8. Beaver Creek Colorado – 4 night Getaway for 6 People
Beaver Creek boasts the ambiance of a modern resort coupled with the unhurried feel of an alpine village. During the beautiful green summer months, guests can explore the beauty of the natural environment and native wildlife on foot or bike via expansive trail systems, take a scenic chairlift ride with spectacular views, do a Top of the Mountain Tour, enjoy summer concerts and festivals, or tee off at one of the three championship golf courses located in the Beaver Creek Valley. Spend 4 nights in a cozy mountain home with comfortable décor and beautifully updated kitchen & baths (3 bedroom/2 bath), located along the fairways of Beaver Creek Golf Course and a short distance to Avon town center. Additional fees and taxes may apply due to local ordinances. Winner will have 2 years to travel from date of purchase. Trip must be used between April 16 – November 14th. Drop-dead gorgeous Rocky Mountain views make this town in the Vail Valley the ideal place for a serene getaway.
Donated by: STQC & Raise Away
9. Management Buck Hunt for 2 at San Chicago, Norias Division, King Ranch
This is your chance to see and hunt the famous King Ranch. Two hunters can each harvest a management buck and stay overnight at the beautiful lodge at San Chicago Hunting Camp. All meals, drinks, guides, and overnight accommodations are provided. Limited to 2023/24 season.
Donated by: San Chicago Hunting Camp, Armstrong, Texas
10. Ladies Night Out” for 4 at San Pedro Hunting Club
A “Ladies Night Out” for four women, at the San Pedro Hunting Club, located on the Cage Ranch. Four ladies will arrive in the afternoon for a guided, sunset happy hour tour of the Cage Ranch followed by a gourmet meal with evening entertainment. Following breakfast the next morning, ladies will tune up their shooting at the club and then head to the field for a driven pheasant hunt. Lunch will be provided before departure. Trip hosted by former All-American skeet shooter, Preston Douglass & San Pedro Hunting Club manager & biologist, Justin McBee. Meals, drinks & deluxe accommodations are provided. Shoot to be taken following quail season - March 2024.
Donated by: Preston Douglass, President of San Pedro Hunting Club, LLC.
11. 3 Days/2 Nights Wild Oaks Ranch Dove Hunt for 6 guests
Arrive early afternoon to the wild oaks ranch, south of Hebbronville, for an afternoon dove shoot. Hunt doves on the morning of the second day or bass fish in the bass pond, then go to an afternoon dove hunt. On the last day, shoot doves and depart after a late brunch. Spend two nights in deluxe accommodations. Everything is provided. Must be used during first dove season, September 14, 2023 – October 29, 2023
Donated by: Terry Looper, Wild Oaks Ranch
12. “Hold Tight” Original Watercolor by Don Breeden
Holding until the last second is a learned technique of bobwhites that is used to create the chaos that comes from under your foot. This chaos from a covey gives them the edge they need to escape their predators and ensure that the majority will survive. Long-time hunters view this as the ultimate rush that comes from shooting quail.
Donated by: Don Breeden Gallery, Brownsville, Texas
13. 2 Day Quail Hunt for 4 on Santa Gertrudis Division of King Ranch
Quail hunt for 2 days on lightly hunted property on the Borregos Lease and the Motas Negras Lease on the Santa Gertrudis Division of the King Ranch. Hunt includes 1 night of deluxe lodging at the El Cielito Lindo Ranch located 15 minutes from the leases. Meals are not included. Bird dogs and quail truck will be provided by Danny Miller. Hunt should be taken on an arranged date the week after Christmas of 2023 – February 2024.
Donated by: IBC Borregos Hunting Camp, Motas Negras Hunting Camp, and El Cielito Lindo Ranch
Dogs Provided by: Danny Miller, Cactus Hill Kennels
14. Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon III Signature Deluxe Field 20/28ga O/U Combo Shotgun with Upgraded Case
A timeless and elegant 20/28 gauge field gun with upgraded EELL wood. Its exquisite deep scroll engraving makes this stunning shotgun highly sought after. Comes with an upgraded case and 5 Flush Optima hp chokes for each gauge. Impress your friends with this fine shotgun on your next quail hunt.
Donated by: Stedman West Foundation, Houston, Texas
15. Baffin Bay Fishing for 3 with La Pesca Lodge
Three people can spend 2 days fishing for Trophy Speckled Trout and 2 nights at the newest, luxury hunting and fishing lodge, La Pesca Lodge, on Baffin Bay. Experience first-class lodging on the South Texas Coast and fish with knowledgeable, local guides to help you land that monster trout. Gratuities and meals are not included. Meals can be purchased for an additional cost at the lodge. Package must be redeemed during the weekdays (Monday-Friday) before August 26, 2024.
Donated by: La Pesca Lodge, Meghan & Storm Brodnax, www.lapescalodge.com
16. Two Day, 2 Person Nilgai Hunt at San Chicago Camp, on the Norias Division of King Ranch
Hunt the Nilgai capital of the world! Guests are invited to hunt a half day, full day, and a half day, on the Norias Division, to take 2 Nilgai of their choice. All meals, drinks, guides, and full accommodations are provided in their outstanding lodge. Hunt must be used before November 2023 or after February 2024 - August 2024.
Donated by: San Chicago Hunting Camp, Armstrong, Texas
17. Registered English Pointer Puppy with Papers – Choice of Male or Female
These orange and white pointer puppies were whelped June 4, 2023. These two attractive puppies were bred and started by Phantom Kennels in Abilene, TX. Dan Hendrickson, the owner of Phantom Kennels, has been a breeder of quality pointers for over 30 years. He has a great reputation and strives to produce tough, classy bird dogs with outstanding noses and a desire to please. Their philosophy is to breed to the top field trial All-Age and Horseback Shooting dogs in the nation which assures toughness, endurance and brains! The sire of the littermates is a son of the 2020 National Champion Lester’s Sunny Hill Jo. He is an up-and-coming young dog that is currently the brag dog of Phantom Kennels. In their dam’s pedigree you will find such greats as Hall of Fame Champion Rock Acre Blackhawk, HOF National Champion Dunn’s Fearless Bud, and HOF Champion Erin’s Southern Justice. Both sire and dam are excellent wild bird dogs. These pups have been walked, worked on the wing pole, and exposed to pen-raised quail. It will be exciting to watch them mature. Both are up to date on shots and worming.
Donated by: Barado Kennels, Jeff Markham, Huntsville, TX
18. Dove Hunt for 3 on the San Pedro Hunting Club (Cage Ranch) in Brooks County, Texas, Hosted by Club President Preston Douglass and Ranch Manager / Biologist Justin McBee
Up to Three people arrive at noon for lunch on Thursday, head to the skeet range to tune up their shooting, and leave for the field to hunt Thursday PM. Following the hunt there will be dinner and entertainment and an overnight stay at the camp. Wake up the following morning for breakfast and a Friday AM dove shoot. Leave after lunch on Friday. Hunt taken in the early or late 2023/24 season. Bring your guns and shells for some real barrel-burning action.
Donated by: Preston Douglass, President of San Pedro Hunting Club, LLC.
19. "On Guard" Original Acrylic Painting by Amador Arredondo
Forever vigilant, a whitetail buck is always aware of his surroundings. This buck’s natural senses tell him that something in his world holds danger, and he is about to respond. Amador has captured the moment of realization where a hunter should react immediately, or lose his opportunity for a trophy.
Donated by: STCQC and Amador Arredondo, 404 Negri Street, Falfurrias, Texas, Arredondoart@yahoo.com.
20. One Day of Dog Handling on Your Ranch or Lease, Including Dogs and Quail Rig, in Any County That Adjoins Brooks County, TX During the 2023/2024 Season with Jeff Markham. Date to be Mutually Agreed Upon.
Jeff has an excellent string of proven south Texas hunting pointers, retrieving English Cockers, a great quail rig, and he is a South Texas icon to hunt with. His lifetime passion is breeding and hunting big running pointers with the expertise/style/breeding of field trial champions.
Donated by: Jeff Markham, Barado Kennels, Huntsville, TX
21. 3 Day/4 Night Argentina Dove+Pigeon Hunt/Golden Dorado Fishing for 4 People
Try the combo hunt/fishing trip to experience even more Argentina excitement. If you have not shot doves in Argentina, you have never truly experienced royalty in hunting. Includes 5 days of dove shooting and you may take your pick of pigeon shooting or a day of Golden Dorado fishing trip. Spend 4 nights, with excellent accommodations, at La Pichona or Charca Lodge. All meals, snacks, drinks, lodging, and ground transportation, from Santiago del Estero airport, are provided. Hunting license, shells, bird boy, and staff gratuities are not provided. Gun rental is optional. Additional days & hunters can be added for a special rate.
Donated by: Facundo Pavcovich, USA Wingshooting Unlimited, South America
22. King Ranch Nilgai for 2 Days for 2 Hunters & 2 Guests
Two-day guided hunt, on the Norias Division (commercial property), for 2 hunters and 2 non-hunting guests with King Ranch guides. Hunt includes the opportunity to harvest 1 Nilgai bull or 1 Nilgai cow per hunter. Stay at one of the available King Ranch lodges for 2 nights. Meals are provided. If time permits during the hunt, a morning of wade fishing along the Norias coastline, in the beautiful Upper Laguna Madre, can be incorporated. Fishing tackle is not provided. Dates to be arranged for May 1 – August 31, 2024.
Donated by: King Ranch Inc., Kingsville, Texas
23. 2 Day Wild Bobwhite Quail Hunt at Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch for 3 Hunters
Arrive at RPQRR, near Roby, Texas, for lunch. Tour the brand new RPQRR facilities, hunt that afternoon, spend the night, and hunt the next morning. The quail hunt is a research hunt aimed at documenting hunting efficiency and crippling loss. Accommodations and meals provided by RPQRR. Hunters are welcome to bring their own dogs or hunt over those provided. Hunt must be taken during the 2023/2024 quail season. Dates to be mutually agreed upon.
Donated by: Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch
24. Wimberley Arms Ruby Edition 20ga o/u
Wimberley Arms has created a lightweight, fast-shooting, and perfectly balanced over/under upland shotgun. Hand engraved receiver, jeweling on the breech of the barrel, and a lightly oiled, burled walnut stock sets this shotgun apart from others. Comes with 5 chokes.
Donated by: Richard Adkerson, Phoenix, Arizona
25. Trophy Blackbuck Hunt for 2 people on the Ryan Ranch.
This is a fully inclusive hunt for 2 people to harvest one trophy blackbuck and one blackbuck doe. Ryan Ranch is located 35 minutes west of Kingsville, Texas. This is a great place for spot and stalk hunting with many opportunities at a trophy. Hunters can rifle or archery hunt. Lodging and meals are included. Arrive for an afternoon hunt, spend the night, hunt the next morning, and depart after lunch. Hunt must be used March to May, 2024
Donated by: Larry Ryan, Philadelphia, PA
26. Male English Pointer Puppy
Liver and white male puppy. Does not have papers. He was whelped May 25, 2023. He will make a good sized dog. The sire to this puppy is out of a dog in Oklahoma. The Dam is out of one of Mark’s best dogs. The dam’s bloodline goes back to Bad River, Tin Soldier, Guard Rail, and Blackhawk. This puppy has all of the bloodlines and background to make a super quail dog!
Donated by: Mark Morgan, Huntsville, TX (936) 661-9539
27. Dove Hunt for 6 at CCI Camp, Hebbronville, TX
Arrive for an afternoon dove hunt at the CCI Hunting Camp south of Hebbronville, Texas. Spend the night and dove hunt the next morning. Depart after lunch. All guides, meals, and lodging are provided. Hunters must provide their own licenses and shells. Must be used during the week (Monday through Friday) during the first dove season, September 14, 2023 – October 29, 2023
Donated by: Porter Trimble, Westlake, TX
28. “Nice Covey” Original Watercolor Painting by John Dearman.
Catching a covey in the open, for a rise, is an unexpected pleasure. The dogs have done their job and a “no excuses” covey rise results. John Dearman’s watercolor gives a great depiction of our bobwhites and the habitat they thrive in.
Donated by: STCQC and John Dearman
29. Kenedy Ranch Nilgai Hunt for 2
2 hunters can hunt a total of 1 bull and 1 cow nilgai on the Swinbank Lease of the Kenedy Ranch. Arrive at 3pm for an afternoon hunt, spend the night at the hunting camp, and hunt the next morning. Depart by 10am. Guides, lodging, dinner, and breakfast are provided. Must be used before August 26, 2024.
Donated by: Swinbank Family
30. Bay Fishing Trip for 3 and 1 Night of Lodging at Y-Knot Rental in Port Mansfield
3 anglers can spend one day fishing for trout and reds out of Port Mansfield with Captain Dennis Walker. All bait and tackle provided. Gratuities not included. Lodging provided for one night by Sybil Simmons, Y-Knot Rentals, in Port Mansfield. Trip must be before August 26, 2024.
Donated by: Dennis Walker, Casa De Baffin (fishing) and Sybil Simmons, Y-Knot Rentals, Port Mansfield (overnight stay).
31. Costa Rica – 4 night getaway for 4
Costa Rica is a nature lover's dream come true, with its lush rainforests, incredible volcanoes, majestic mountains, and pristine beaches. Adventure awaits you at every turn, whether you're hiking through the jungle, zip-lining through the treetops, or whitewater rafting down a roaring river. 4 people can spend 4 nights in a 2 bedroom/3 bath luxury, oceanfront condo. Enjoy limitless beach and ocean adventures or take a day to explore the rainforest nearby. A short distance to food and dining, on-site masseuse, water sports and snorkeling, kayaks, infinity pool, and so much more are all available on the property. Additional fees and taxes may apply due to local ordinances. Winner will have 2 years to travel from date of purchase, trip must be booked within 2 years of tonight’s event. Costa Rica is a small country, but it packs a big punch. This Central American nation is home to an abundance of natural resources, a rich and colorful culture, and some of the best weather in the world.
Donated by: STQC and Raise Away