gunrunr
Life Member
IBA (Iowa Bowhunters Association) spring banquet will be held on February 28 at Prairie Meadows Hotel in Des Moines with Tim Wells as guest speaker. The banquet is NOT on the same weekend as the Iowa Deer Classic. We have expanded our room to make room for more but still have more room left and tickets available. Tickets are $40 for an adult and $20 for youth 16 and under. Deadline to buy tickets is the 15th - just 6 days away. Everyone is welcome, you do NOT need to be a member to attend.
Tickets can be purchased by mail or online - links and address on this webpage. http://iowabowhunters.org/springbanquettix.htm
We have more merchandise in raffles, live and silent auctions than I have ever seen before. I know the raffle committee I am part of has over $7500 worth of prizes, all to be given away that night. Including:
Lots of Hunts on our Auction
2015 HUNT DESCRIPTIONS
Plus a whole bunch of other stuff including:
Watch our facebook page for pictures and details on items and more info.
Iowa Bowhunters Association Facebook Page
Hope to see you all there!
Tickets can be purchased by mail or online - links and address on this webpage. http://iowabowhunters.org/springbanquettix.htm
We have more merchandise in raffles, live and silent auctions than I have ever seen before. I know the raffle committee I am part of has over $7500 worth of prizes, all to be given away that night. Including:
- Echo Gas powered pole saw
- Temple Rye Barrel and Gift Certificate for Rick Whitaker mount
- Covert Code Black Trail Cam and Stick-N-Pic mount
- $300 Food Plot seed package
- Redneck Bale Blind
- IH and John Deere hats for our hat raffle
- Brand New I-Phone 6
- Flesh Eaters Skull Cleaning Certificate plus Skull Hooker kit
- Pair of Avian X Turkey Decoys
- John Deere Socket Wrench Set
- Treestand and Climbing Stick Package
- AND MORE
Lots of Hunts on our Auction
2015 HUNT DESCRIPTIONS
- Following are basic descriptions of eight hunts/safaris that the Iowa Bowhunters Association will be auctioning at their 2015 Spring Banquet held at Prairie Meadows Hotel in West Des Moines on Feb 28. Go to www.iowabowhunters.org by Feb 15 for ticket details and also see us on Facebook. Descriptions are subject to final details per outfitter.
- African Plains Game Hunt from Infinito Safaris - $2000 value; 1 person; 7 day bowhunt in South Africa; includes license and permits, meals, lodging, beverages, snacks, laundry services, PH, trackers, and skinners; field preparation of trophies; delivery to local taxidermist for dip and ship or mounting; animals included are 1 impala, 1 blesbok, and 1 warthog or baboon or jackal; hunter is responsible for $500 fee for airport transfers to and from Johannesburg; airfare to Johannesburg in not included; hunt must take place 2015 or 2016. Infinito Safaris has local Iowa representation at Double Lung Archery Inc., LaPorte City, Iowa. No need to call or email South Africa.
www.Doublelungarcheryinc.com - African Plains Game Hunt from Due South Expeditions - $7980 value; 2 person, 7 day/6 night bowhunt in South Africa; license and permits included except CITES permits; $200 transfer fee to/from airport; includes all meals, non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, laundry services, PH, trackers, and skinners, field preparation of trophies, delivery to local taxidermist/dip and pack agent, $650 per hunter towards animal fees; hunt must take place 2015 or 2016.
- African Photo Safari from Due South Expeditions - $5950 value; 2 person, 6 day/6 night photo safari in South Africa; luxury accommodation at choice of three venues, Zulu Nyala Game Lodge, Heritage Safari Lodge, or Luxury Heritage Tented Safari Camp; three meals and two game viewing activities per day in open land rover with experienced ranger; safari is valid two years from date of purchase.
http://www.duesouthexpeditions.com/ - African Plains Game Hunt from Authentic African Adventures - $7730 value; 2 person, 7 day/9 night hunt in South Africa; impala or blesbuck included per hunter or $500 towards a different trophy; more hunters and animals can be added; any non-hunter must pay daily rate; includes 3 meals/day, water, cold drinks, laundry services, registered PH and guide, field preparation of trophies, pick up and drop off at Polokwane airport; hunt must take place 2015, 2016, or 2017.
http://www.authenticafricanadventures.org/ - Texas Hog Hunt from Mule Creek Outfitters - $750 value; one person (camp accommodates up to 10), 5-day bowhunt in Jan or Feb of 2016; one javelina, plus unlimited wild hogs; semi guided; hunt over feeders; provide your own transportation to and from stands; bring own meals, clothes, and weapon; can hunt at night with a light; hunt must take place 2016.
www.mulecreekoutfitting.com/Javelina_and_Hogs_TEXAS.html - Canadian Black Bear Hunt from Nipigon River - $2000 value; one person; 6 night accommodations; fully guided bowhunt; large bear population on 400 square miles; pope and young bears taken every year; baited stands; skinning, freezing, and trophy care; hunt must take place 2015; Don will be at the Spring Banquet with more information and to handle all the details.
http://www.nipigonriverbearhunt.com/ - Iowa Pheasant Hunt from Heritage 1865 - $1100 value; up to 4 people; 1 night accommodation; 1 day hunt; unlimited birds; dogs and guide available; meals included; skinning, freezing, and trophy care; could go yet this winter or wait till fall. Season goes from September through March.
http://www.heritage1865.com/ - Wyoming Antelope hunt from Ridgemasters Outfitting – 3-day hunt somewhere between August 15 and September 15, 2015; Chuck will be at the Spring Banquet with more information and to handle all the details.
Plus a whole bunch of other stuff including:
- Custom Handmade Quilt
- Larry Zach Winter Sunrise Print
- Log Coffee Table
- Engraved Flagstone
- SHE apparel ladies hunting clothes
- Double Bull Ground Blind
- COvert Rush Cam bow mounted camera
- Trail Cams
- Meat Processing Equipment
- Iowa SPeedway Tickets
- Smoker
- Grizzly Cooler
- and dozens more items!
Watch our facebook page for pictures and details on items and more info.
Iowa Bowhunters Association Facebook Page
Hope to see you all there!
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You may want to check the parameters on that one. 
