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2023 Tracker Off Road 200 SX Waterfowl Edition
With all the features that make the 800SX a favorite for outdoorsmen, the limited-edition TRACKER® 800SX WATERFOWL EDITION is specially equipped to handle a blind’s worth of gear, all season long. Featuring front and rear racks from [quack rack]™, exclusive True Timber PRAIRIE camouflage, a 4500lb winch, premium Ranch Bumper and standard roof, the 800SX WATERFOWL EDITION is ready to pack your decoys, gear, and best friend. Aggressive 27” tires, 13” of ground clearance, and the whisper-quiet 50HP engine make this unit the perfect companion to load up the blind.
Donated by Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
Garth Brooks Concert for Conservation
This limited seating experience is being sold on a first-come, first-serve basis; however, your purchase of this package guarantees behind-the-orchestra-pit seating which is within 143 feet from the brim of his hat. Mark your calendars - Garth will take the stage at the world-renowned Caesars Palace Colosseum for one night, and one night only – February 19th, 2025. You and your guest will arrive in style on the evening of February 18th and enjoy two consecutive nights of luxury accommodations at Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino.
Set of 24 Handmade False Cape Gunning Decoys by William (Bill) Powell of Vienna, VA
As a duck hunter and hand carver of working decoys for over 50 years, Bill Powell has graciously donated his time and talents to bring 24 handcrafted, working decoys to our Convention. Shaping and carving the high-density cork bodies, followed by Tupelo gum heads and finishing the keels with salt-treated pine, these beautiful pieces of art are perfect for your one-of-a-kind spread, or to add to your collection at your home, office, or camp.
Donated by Bill and Barbara Powell
Ladies Package
A stunning, handmade leather bag crafted from Italian leather and Tibetan lamb, accentuated with solid brass hardware that exhibits gorgeous design and exceptional quality. Paired with the Bridger leather bag is a cashmere wrap, embellished with suede fringe. A custom gold-filled necklace designed and made by artist Mimi Danosky, features a dendritic agate, with fern-like dendrites. Complimenting the necklace is a bracelet adorned with multi-colored beads, a button closure, and leather accents.
Donated by Jenny Keller
Multi-Stone Diamond Drop Pendant
This eye-catching, multi-stone diamond drop pendant on 18” 14-karat white gold cable chain has a unique Pave diamond “bale” including seven diamonds holding the center diamond drop and halo. The twenty-two diamond halo encircles the Brilliant-cut 0.66 carat center stone, diamonds are G in color, VS in clarity, with a total weight of 1.01 carats.
Donated by Hoyt and Robin Utay
Art
Anthony J. Padgett Original Art
Back by popular demand, artist Anthony J. Padgett invited all attendees to participate in an interactive art experience. We are pleased to offer the original artwork created by Ducks Unlimited’s 2008 Artist of the Year with brushstrokes from some of our convention attendees! This original acrylic painting depicts pintails in flight over a marsh. Image size is 20” x 30”.
Donated by Anthony Padgett
“Calm Reflections” 2025 Ducks Unlimited Stamp – Originals Oils on Canvas by Jared DuCote
In addition to being a featured artist at National Conventions for Ducks Unlimited, Jared has also been the featured artist for the Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida state conventions. More recently, Jared has been awarded Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year for 2024 and has also been selected to have his artwork reproduced on the first-ever Florida Ducks Unlimited license plate.
Donated by Jared DuCote
Firearms
20 Year Bottle of Pappy Van Winkle & #1 of 7 Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon
The Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon shotgun has all the functional features of our premium over-under. It has all the best-in-class 606 action, which is compact and low-profile while being extremely strong. Paired with the Silver Pigeon is the #1 rated bourbon whiskey in the world with a 99 out of 100 rating by the World Spirits Championship. This Pappy edition Silver Pigeon is #2 out of the 10 produced. This bourbon is aged 20 years and bottled at 90.4 proof for a wonderfully smooth and rich profile.
Henry Big Boy Brass Deluxe Engraved .357 Mag/.38SPL with Convention Logo/DU Branded
Reminiscent of the prized, highly embellished rifles of the late 19th century, this deluxe engraved series is built to be cherished as an heirloom for many generations to come. This is the only engraved Henry with the Ducks Unlimited and National Convention logos. This firearm is equipped with a blued steel 20” octagon barrel, a fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight, and a brass bead front sight.
Jim Killen Browning Citori 20GA O/U
The Browning has been etched with an American scroll design, watts nickel plated, and highlighted in 24 kt gold plate. Hand selected images of Jim’s artwork are beautifully engraved featuring a pair of mallards with wings set to land on the left side, and Jim’s 2003 DU Artist of Year Black Lab on the right. The bottom of the gun is engraved with the Ducks Unlimited logo, Jim Killen Legacy 1934 – 2024, and a Canada Goose in flight, and the Killen logo and signature as they appear on all of his paintings. The top lever of the gun in engraved with the Killen logo. The beautifully engraved receiver is complemented by a handsomely figured high grade, 5/6, American Walnut stock.
Donated by Travis Hall, CEO, Browning and David Miles, CEO, Baron Engraving
Special thanks to John Killen & the Killen family
Kodiak KBX5940 57 Long Gun Mystery Safe
Whether you are a firearm enthusiast, collector, or someone seeking the ultimate secure storage solution for your valuables, the Rhino Kodiak KBX5940 Gun Safe sets the standard for strength, innovation, and reliability. Specs: 57 Long gun capacity, 59”H x 40”W x 23”D. This safe contains 19 mystery guns with a total value over $20,000!
Donated by Reeds
2024 Guns of the Year
The 2024 Shotgun of the Year is the Browning Maxus II Ultimate. This exceptional 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun with a 3” chamber stands as a testament to both form and function. Its 28” barrel features a striking gloss blue finish, complemented by a nickel-plated receiver adorned with exclusive DU embellishments. The Rifle of the Year is the Howa 1500 Carbon. This extraordinary bolt-action rifle, chambered in .300, stands as a pinnacle of performance and aesthetics. With a Hogue Stock coated in black web featuring the DU logo, it combines both comfort and style. The 2024 Handgun of the Year is the Kimber 1911 LW Custom. This semi-automatic pistol, chambered in .45ACP comes with an 8-round magazine and a 5 1⁄4” barrel and includes custom 24kt gold engraving.
Hunts / Trips
Primus Villas Dream Vacation
The winning bidder gets their choice from one of three exotic vacation destinations with a Primus Villas signature facility: Placencia, Belize, the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula at Cabo San Lucas, or the surfing villages of Jaco or Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica’s Puntarenas province. Your memories of a lifetime begin with six-days and six-nights in one of these four-bedroom villas, each sporting its own private pool. Trips must be taken within 18 months of purchase.
Donated by Primus Villas
Sutton Bay Pheasant Hunt for Four
You will enjoy one of the most exclusive pheasant hunts that the state of South Dakota has to offer. Overlooking the rolling hills of the Missouri River, Sutton Bay is a private, five-star operation that caters to sportsmen and women like all of us to a “T”. Four of you will get to experience two nights and two days of pristine hunting in the middle of the pheasant capital of the world.
Donated by FNBO
Two Day Gator Hunt and Fishing Trip for Two
The trip includes all meals, accommodations, and guides. This is a unique opportunity to experience alligator hunting, fishing, and Louisiana hospitality. As a bonus, two skins that are harvested will be sent off to make two pairs of custom-made alligator boots valued at $1,200. This opportunity is available during the 2024 or 2025 alligator harvest season which is usually the first two weeks of September. Mike Benge is also including a one-night stay at the Hotel Monteleone and a $150 gift certificate to Galatoire’s in New Orleans.
Donated by Mike Benge & Michael Farizo
Pebble Beach Golf Experience for Four
Pebble Beach Golf Links® has been the site of golf’s most prestigious tournaments, including the annual AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, and six U.S. Open Championships. This vacation experience includes two nights of luxury accommodations for four adults (double occupancy) at The Inn at Spanish Bay™, one round of golf for four players at Pebble Beach Golf Links®, and one round of golf for four players at the Links at Spanish Bay™. Included in this package are four customized DU Duck Hunter golf bags. This package is valid from December 2025, through March 2026 based on course availability.
This trip offering is made possible through the generosity of Pebble Beach Resorts
Golf bags generously donated by Sun Mountain Sports and DU volunteer Scott Johnson
Chesapeake Bay “Body Booting” Hunt for Two
Join legendary decoy carver and Chesapeake Bay waterman Captain Charles Jobes for two days of “body booting” on the Susquehanna Flats near Havre de Grace, Maryland. Body booting is a hunting method in which the hunters wear dry suits and hide among the decoys for an in-your-face experience like no other! In addition, the purchaser of this trip will also take home a beautiful set of hand-carved working decoys. This two-day trip for two includes lodging.
Donated by Captain Charles and Patty Jobes
Costa Rica Vacation for Ten with Sport Fishing
Primus Villas offers you and your guests a trip of a lifetime with 7-nights accommodations at a secluded jungle compound with its own private pool, just minutes from the beach near the surfing village of Jaco in the Puntarenas province. Also included in this package are two-days fishing for 10 on a 52’ Hatteras, VIP round trip transfers at the San Jose airport and a private chef for three nights. Trip must be taken within 18 months of purchase.
Donated by Primus Villas
Catena Safaris Argentina Gold Medal Red Stag Hunt
Pack your gear and head to Mendoza and the Andes Mountains for five nights and four days of full accommodations for two hunters and two non-hunters. The experience begins with three days of spot-and-stalk hunting for Gold Medal Red Stag by hiking and horseback on 16,000 acres of mountainous terrain. Spend the fourth day with your group touring one of three world famous local wineries: Catena Zapata, Salentein, or Zuccardi. A generous $2,000 credit per hunter towards Red Stag trophy fees, a complimentary loaner Weatherby Mark V 30.06 available for use during the hunt, an English-speaking guide (2x1 ratio) and horse Gaucho, round-trip transportation for the Mendoza airport, world-class cuisine and legendary Catena wines are just some of the features included in this package. This trip is valid for the 2025 hunting season (March through April). Must be 16 years of age or older to participate.
Donated by Nico Catena, Catena Safaris Argentina
Caribbean Fly-Fishing on the Yucatan Peninsula for Two Anglers
Located near Punta Allen, the Mayazul Lodge rests on the water in the heart of Mexico’s “permit alley”. Ascension Bay has been protected from commercial fishing and development and has become one of the most prolific and diverse Bonefish, Permit, Snook, Baby Tarpon and seasonally migrating Tarpon fisheries in the entire Caribbean. This package includes five nights lodging and four days fishing for two anglers, enhanced spotting with two guides per boat, excellent loaner fishing equipment, beautifully prepared a la cart daily menus, crafty cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. Trip must be taken within 18 months of purchase during the season that runs from February to October.
Donated by Nervous Waters
Kuche Safaris South Africa Hunt for Four and Beretta BRX-1 6.5 Creedmoor
The trip includes six nights lodging and five days hunting. Most of the hunting is done in the Limpopo province of northern South Africa. Kuche Safaris is offering 16 animals (four for each hunter) with this package. Animals include (1) Impala or Blesbuck, (1) Blue or Black Wildebeest, (1) Warthog or Springbuck, and (1) management animal. Trip is for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 seasons which run from April thru September. Hunters must be 16 years of age or older to hunt.
Donated by Beretta USA