45th Annual WORLD HUNTING EXPO! Minnesota SCI Board of Directors invites you to the World Hunting Expo! Minnesota SCI has been a leader in protecting our local hunting heritage and the rights of all hunters through wildlife conservation, education, humanitarian and legislative efforts. This is a two day action packed event that will interest any hunting, fishing and outdoors enthusiast. You will enjoy visiting with the finest exhibitors from around the world, live auctions, silent auctions, raffles and one of the largest professional taxidermy displays in the Midwest. Our Expo offers a rare opportunity to find that hunt of a lifetime; and there is no better place to book your next dream hunt than Minnesota SCI World Hunting Expo. Feb. 28-29 • Minneapolis Marriott Northwest Plan to join fellow Minnesota SCI Members for the Ultimate Hunters’ Event of the Year!
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45th Annual
WORLD HUNTING EXPO!
Minnesota SCI Board of Directors invites you to the World Hunting Expo!
Minnesota SCI has been a leader in protecting our local hunting heritage and the rights of all hunters through wildlife conservation, education, humanitarian and legislative efforts. This is a two day action packed event that will interest any hunting, fishing and outdoors enthusiast. You will enjoy visiting with the finest exhibitors
from around the world, live auctions, silent auctions, raffles and one of the largest professional taxidermy displays in the Midwest.
Our Expo offers a rare opportunity to find that hunt of a lifetime; and there is no better place to book your next dream hunt than Minnesota SCI World Hunting Expo.
Feb. 28-29 • Minneapolis Marriott Northwest
Plan to join fellow Minnesota SCI Members for the Ultimate Hunters’ Event of the Year!
Friday and Saturday’s Dinners and Live Auctions will be general seating.NEW THIS YEAR: There will be tables of 8 or tables of 10 and will be the only reserved seating.
PLUS: All PRE-PAID tables of 8 or 10 will receive complimentary one bottle of champagne!All tables must have a table name and must be purchased by Saturday, February 8. As a Table Sponsor, you will receive name recognition in the program and on screen.
Public Expo Hours:Friday, February 28 2:00pm – 10:00pmSaturday, February 29 10:00am – 7:00pm
Public Hours are free and includes access to Exhibitors, Raffle Area, and Silent Auction.
Paid Expo Hours:Friday, February 28 6:00pm – 10:00pm• Dinner and Live Auction starts at 7:00pm Cost for Friday: $50 per person
Included in price is all public access plus the Friday Live Auction and plated dinner.
This is a casual event.
Saturday, February 29 4:00pm – 10:00pm
• Dinner and Live Auction starts at 7:00pm Cost for Saturday: $100 per person
Included in price is access to the live and silent auction, exhibitors, raffles and a 3-course
plated dinner. This is a formal event.
Hospitality Suite Party both Nights! 10:00pm – 2:00am
Schedule At A Glance Table Prices
Sponsor Your Table Today!
Friday & Saturday Combo Registration
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest
7025 Northland Drive NorthBrooklyn Park, Minnesota 55428
Enjoy a two room suite for just $129 per night!
Contact the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest directly at 763-536-8300
and ask for the Minnesota SCI room block or go to www.minnesotasci.com
to reserve your suite on-line.
Hotel Information
BEST VALUE IS A COMBO! Just $125 per person Last day to purchase Combo Reservations for Friday and Saturday
Evening Dinners and Live Auctions is Saturday, February 8. This event will sell out! REGISTER TODAY!
All sales are final.
For More Information AND On-Line ReservationsVisit the Minnesota SCI website at www.minnesotasci.com
FRIDAY: Table of 8 .............$400 Table of 10...........$500SATURDAY: Table of 8 .............$800 Table of 10...........$1,000COMBO FORBOTH NIGHTS: Table of 8 .............$1,000 Table of 10...........$1,250
Early Bird Gun Drawing is valid for all registrations purchased by Saturday, February 8, 2020. Registrations purchased after February 8 or comped registrations will not receive a ticket into the Early Bird Gun Drawing.
Early Bird Gun Drawing tickets may be picked up at the registration table. For details on each gun, please refer to the Member Brochure or go to www.minnesotasci.com for details.
Everyone who registers for the Minnesota SCI Expo by Saturday, February 8, 2020
will receive a ticket into the Early Bird Gun Drawing!For each seat purchased, you will receive ONE TICKET
to the Early Bird Gun Drawing. (TABLE OF 10 GETS 10 TICKETS)
Visit participating booths and receive their specific colored sticker on your Passport Bingo card for your chance at $500 cash!
Stop by the Membership booth for your Passport Bingo card and complete list of rules.
Winner will be announced on Saturday, February 29 during the Live Auction.
EARLY BIRDGUN DRAWING
Visit the Minnesota SCI website at www.minnesotasci.com for more details.
Alaska LegendsArt Barbarians Wildlife Art and FramingAfrican Maximum SafarisArnzen ArmsCaribou Gun ClubCapable PartnersComstock LodgeCoppersmith Global LogisticsCrow River WhitetailsDakota Plains TaxidermyData SafarisDouble D OutfittersEuropean Hunting AdventuresFox Brown OutfittersGLG Natural Gemstone JewelryGlobal SafarisHerbst SafarisKuvhima SafarisJack Cassidy Colorado HuntsJannie Otto SafarisJoubert Pro HuntJoshua Spies Fine ArtKaweka Safaris New ZealandLedford TaxidermyLeopards Valley SafarisLyendecker SafarisLink’s Wild SafarisMakhlulu SafarisMaple Grove Lock and SafeMarupa SafarisMinnesota DNR
2020 GUN RAFFLE
2020 World Hunting Expo Exhibitors
Beretta PX4 Storm 9mmBersa Thunder MG/bulldog pkge 380ACPBersa Thunder duotone 380ACPBersa BP9cc FDE 9mmChristensen Arms Ridgeline Carbon Fiber 300PRCColt Government Blk 22 LRFranci Momentum Blk Syn 6.5 CMFranci Momentum Blk Syn 6.5 CMKimber 84M Hunter Synthetic 6.5 CMKimber Micro Crimson Carry 380ACPKimber Micro SS Rosewood 380ACPMauser M18 Blk Synthetic 7MM Rem MagMauser M18 Blk Synthetic 6.5 CMMontana Rilfe Extreme X2 SS 300 Win MagMossberg Patriot XP .338 WinRemington 1911 R1 Double Dia 45ACPRemington 783 Combo MOBUC 243 WinRemington 783 Walnut 7MM Rem MagRemington 783 Combo MOBUC 30-06Sauer S100 ClassicXT 7mm Rem MagSavage MKII wood xp Combo 22 LR
Savage Axis XP camo yth 7mm-08Savage 111 Trphy Hntr xp 7MM Rem MagSavage Axis II wd xp .308Taurus Judge MAG SS .45c/.410Walther PK380 w/lazer 380ACPWalther PPQ M2 Blavk 4.2" 40S&WWalther PPQ M@ Navy SD 4.6" 9mmWeatherby VGD Cerasport .270 WinWeatherby Element Upland 20 gaWeatherby VGD Camilla 0.308Weatherby Orion 1 O/U Walnut 12 GaugeWeatherby VGD Cerasport 300 WBYWeatherby VGD Cerasport 300 WBYWeatherby VGD Grey Laminate 240 WBYWeatherby VGD Grey Laminate 7mm Rem MagWeatherby VGD Grey Laminate 30-06Weatherby VGD Grey Laminate 300 Win MagWinchester 70 Safari .375H&HWinchester SX3 Muddy Girl 20 GaWinchester 70 Alaskan Walnut 338 Win Mag
Minnesota Outdoor Adventure FoundationMinnesota SCI – Business CenterMinnesota Wildsheep FoundationMountain Spirit OutfittersNootka Island LodgeOnduri Hunting SafarisOver the Counter / Statewide Big Bear SpecialistPRP International WinesPrairie OutfittersReeds Sporting GoodsRichie OutfittersSilencer CentralS. P. HamrickThe Sporting Trader - Worldwide SafarisThormahlen & Cochran SafarisTLB FirearmsTom’s TaxidermyTrails End TaxidermyTrophy ShippersTwo Rivers TaxidermyWild Concepts TaxidermyWild Woods Taxidermy Studio LLCWings NorthZeekoepan Safaris
Gun Raffle is Preliminary and Subject to Change
10-Day Hunt for Free-Range Cape Buffalo in Mozambique for 1 Hunter and 1 Non-Hunter.
Includes Trophy Fee for 1 Cape Buffalo BullWillie Botha ~ Legadema Safaris
Bordered on the north side by Lake Cahora Bassa, the Magoe Reserve to the east and the Fundumwe River to the west, Musengezi Concession of Mozambique is over 350,000 acres. Surrounded by over 5 million unfenced acres, these diverse hunting grounds include flood plain, palm savannahs, grasslands, and thick forests. This is wild Africa, home to six of the Dangerous 7 and plentiful plains game and offers a classic, free-range hunting experience that can also include fishing and bird shooting. It is especially well-known for its huge herds of cape buffalo, large crocodiles (15+ feet) and numerous hippo and sable.This ten-day hunt is for one hunter and one non-hunter and includes the trophy free for one cape buffalo bull. Also included are services of professional hunter and trackers, all accommodations (tent camp on concrete pads), food and drinks, gun license, hunt permit, airport pick-up and drop off, road transfer to concession, field preparation of trophies, native village visit to drop off meat, and fishing if time permits. Not included are dip, pack, and shipping of trophies, airport customs charges, rifle rental, tips, and hotels before and after the hunt (two nights).This hunt may be upgraded to include extra days ($500/day per hunter, $200/day non-hunter), and additional trophies including crocodile, hippo, leopard, lion (non-exportable to US) and elephant (non-exportable to US), sable, and other plains game. Hunt must be taken in 2020 or 2021.
Please see Willie Botha in his booth for more information on this fantastic donation!
10-Day British Columbia Mountain Goat Hunt for One Hunter
Chris Franke ~ Mountain Spirit OutfittersMountain Spirit Outfitters has donated a ten day British Columbia Mountain Goat Hunt in the Cariboo or Goose Mountain Ranges for one hunter. This is a great goat area with little hunting pressure. Many of these goats in the high
AUCTION PREVIEWmountain passes and alpine lakes have lived out their lives, some never setting eyes upon man. There is one such region which has never been hunted. Another secluded area can be accessed by float-plane only, and possibility of a record book Mountain Goat is good. September of 2013 was the first time in years that it was hunted and both clients took their goats. If flying is not in your budget, we have several other options, a boat access only place; which is an excellent hunt to combine with a trophy moose or the main valley where an ATV can be driven a portion of the way up the deactivated logging roads to hunt the valleys. During your goat hunt you may be on top of the world hunting out of a mountain tent, out of our main camp, or our cabins at Ghost Lake. We hunt our goats between 5000’ and 7000’ making our way along the ridge sometimes glassing for hours. To hunt Mountain Goat, you do not have to be an athlete, however, you should be in good mental and physical condition. This hunt includes all licenses, tags, taxes, royalty fees, GOABC HPF, applicable permits, professional guide, trophy care, airport pickup/drop off, food accommodation, and license application.
12-Day South Africa Hunt for Two Hunters. Includes $3,000 Trophy Fee Credit
Andre Stewart ~ Kuvhima Safaris
Kuvhima Safaris is offering you this hunt in the Limpopo Province of South Africa for two hunters. This hunt includes 12 Days (10 Full Hunt days plus the Arrival and Departure days) plus, a trophy fee credit of $3,000 to be shared between them. The trophy credit is not transferable between the hunters. This trophy credit can be used towards any trophy animals. Daily rates and trophy fees additional to those donated will be as per the current price list of the year of the safari is taken. Non-hunters are welcome to be added at a special rate of $150 per day. Non-hunters may not use the allocation of the second hunter if not hunting. Children under 13 years of age are welcome free of charge. This is an all-inclusive package and includes pick-up and drop-off at Johannesburg Airport, all meals, all drinks, field preparation of trophies, laundry service, accommodations in our Luxury Safari Lodge, and the services of an experienced professional hunter and tracker. The hunt may be scheduled for 2020 or 2021. Should the buyer wish to schedule this hunt in a year other than those mentioned here, arrangements can be made with the outfitter to extend the validity date.
Minnesota SCI would like to thank Andre Stewart for this 100% donation!
Auction Preview is Preliminary and Subject to Change
4-Day Nootka Sound, British Columbia Salmon, Halibut and Bottom Fish Deluxe Fishing
Package for One AnglerTim Cyr ~ Nootka Island Lodge
This trip is for one angler and includes lodging, all meals, boat, guide, all fishing gear; cleaning, vacuum packing & boxing of your fish, and a $6 credit for your 5-day fishing license. Additional Anglers may be added for $2,700. Nootka Island Lodge offers world-class fishing for Chinook (King) Salmon, Coho (Silver) Salmon, Halibut, Ling Cod and Rockfish in the rich fishing grounds of scenic, historic Nootka Sound, British Columbia.
Minnesota SCI would like to thankTim Cyr for this 100% donation!
9-Day Eurasian Moose Hunt in Russia for One Hunter
Ted Shogren ~ The Sporting TraderThe Sporting Trader and Denis Cherentaev Hunting are donating a Eurasian Moose Hunt in Russia for one hunter including the trophy fee for one bull moose. Our success rate is around 90% on bulls.This 9-day hunt includes 7 hunting days, lodging in a heated building, meals, guiding 1x1, local transport in hunting area, translator in hunting camp, and meet and greet at Moscow SVO Airport. English speaking outfitter will accompany hunter on the hunt. Hunting is on a stand, calling with a guide during the rut. Arrival city is Moscow- Sheremetyevo SVO. Transportation via car with the outfitter from Moscow to hunting area is included. You will be hunting approximately 6 hours NNE of Moscow. If your hunt finishes early, Wild Boar and Eurasian Brown Bear may be taken for additional trophy fee. Wild Boar trophy fee $600-$1,000. Eurasian Brown Bear trophy fee $3,800. The Sporting Trader will assist in all details of planning your hunt from start to finish.Season September 1st-30th. Hunt must take place in 2020. To postpone 1 year is a $500 re-booking fee. Cancellation for re-booking is 30 days before the scheduled hunt date. Additional hunters may join in 2019 for $7,500. In 2020 it will be $8,000. Extra hunting days $600/day.Not included: visas, gun import permit $350, flights international and domestic, alcohol, tips to guide/staff, personal expenses, hotel in Moscow before and after hunt, extra tours, export of trophy, taxidermist prep fees.Rifle hire in Russia $150.
3-Day MN Whitetail Deer Hunt up to 200 inchesSteve Uchtytil ~ Crow River Whitetails
Up to 200”, 3 day all-inclusive trophy whitetail hunt at Crow River Whitetails. This is a 3-day all-inclusive whitetail hunt for 1 mature whitetail up to 200”. Room and board, drinks, meals, and snacks are included for 1 hunter and a guest. Located in central MN, Crow River Whitetails is a family owned and operated hunting preserve. We specialize in providing our hunters with large mature trophy whitetails. Bucks up to 200” are common and we have harvested true giants topping 390” with opportunities to harvest even larger! At CRW your hunt will truly be YOUR HUNT! You and / or your group will have the entire preserve to yourselves! You will not have a guide unless you request one. Enjoy hunting from a stand, heated ground blind, or spot and stalk, all with the weapon of your choice. Our preserve is very thick and wild and will provide you with a challenging hunt. The land is undisturbed by people except during the hunt season. If you should happen to harvest your trophy early, you can expect to give a try at some great local fishing! We’re located only minutes away from world class fisheries like Green and Clearwater lakes, and a couple hours from Mille Lacs! Our goal is to provide you with memories, friendships, and experiences to last a lifetime. If you share our passion for trophy whitetails and the outdoors, then this is the hunt destination for you.
7-Day California Free Range Trophy Tule Elk Hunt for One Hunter
Nolan Twisselman ~ Nolan Twisselman Outfitters
This is the same Ranch that Minnesota SCI President Brian Smith shot his giant Tule Elk on scoring over 300 SCI. Twisselman Outfitters hunt approximately 80,000 acres of privately-owned land located between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Hunt is available in 2021. We are a family-owned operation and have been in the cattle and hunting business for many years. Tule elk, dove and quail hunting are available on a seasonal basis, while wild hog and varmint hunting are available year around. All hunts are fully guided and subject to California Fish and Game regulation. Hunter must possess a valid California hunting license. Accommodations: A fully equipped house with a stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, washer and dryer, and BBQ pit is available at no extra charge. There is also a small bass pond available. Airport pickup in San Luis Obispo is included, additional hunters can be added for $18,000, additional hogs can be taken for a $400 trophy fee.
Phone: 805-475-2437DONATION VALUE: $18,000
Website: www.nolantwisselmanoutfitters.com
5-Day Kodiak Island Fishing Trip for 2 AnglersBrian Peterson ~ Ugak Bay Lodge
We would like to invite you to join us for the finest saltwater fishing adventure in Alaska. Our lodge is a modern facility located on five privately owned ocean-front acres, with the nearest neighbors miles away. This 5-day Kodiak Island fishing trip is for 2 anglers. Up to 4 additional anglers can be added for a discounted price of $2,500 each. Species targeted include halibut, salmon, and ling cod. We provide comfortable accommodations with private bedrooms and delicious home cooked meals for the hardiest appetite. Lunches are enjoyed on the boat to maximize your day of fishing. After returning to the lodge, relax your fishing-weary muscles in a steamy hot shower or sauna. Enjoy our ocean view sitting room, a mere 30 feet off the water. End your day recounting the one that “didn’t get away” as the sun slips below the ice-covered peaks of Kodiak Island. Brian has more than 25 years of experience professionally guiding fisherman to their adventure of a lifetime. We know how to do it right. We only take a maximum of six anglers to ensure the personal attention to detail that separates us from the others. We look forward to serving you on your next fishing vacation.
5-Day Pronghorn Antelope and Deer Hunt (Rifle or Bow) with Great Trout Fishing
Jack Cassidy ~ Cassidy Colorado Big Game Hunts
Jack Cassidy Big Game Hunts LLC will again be working with Lisco Riverbend Ranch (Douglas Wyoming) to offer a quality Antelope and Deer hunt for one lucky hunter. Located in the heart of Wyoming’s antelope country, this 16,000 acre ranch offers a great chance for a record class animal. The Lisco Ranch has been taking hunters for over 30 years and has had great success for rifle and archery hunters on quality deer and antelope, with a new number two SCI antelope buck being taken, which scored 92. This is a wonderful way to start a beginning hunter out right with the minimum age of 12 years and a reduced license cost. Hunters will also have deer with their hunt and will find good numbers of both mule deer and whitetails on the ranch. Housed on the ranch in a mini lodge makes for an enjoyable and comfortable hunting experience. Bring your fishing pole as the North Platte River wanders through the ranch for eight miles and is great for fly fishing or spin casting for nice rainbow and brown trout. Hunt dates for archery hunters are September 1-5 for five days. Rifle hunters will hunt October 1-5. Licenses are on draw and Jack will assist in obtaining the licenses. Deadline for applying for the licenses is May 30th. All meals, lodging, field care of animals, and guiding on private property make for an enjoyable and successful trip with the Lisco family. Additional hunters are welcome. Fishing available for non-hunters at the daily rate.
10-Day South Africa Cape Buffalo Hunt for Two Hunters
Includes Trophy Fee for One Cape BuffaloLeon Joubert • Joubert Pro Hunt
Leon & Ilse Joubert, owners and both professional hunters & hunting outfitters of Joubert Pro Hunt in South Africa, are donating a Cape Buffalo Hunt. This South Africa Buffalo Safari is for two Cape Buffalo. Two hunters will be hunting 2 x 1. One hunter has to pay for one Cape Buffalo at $15,500 to the outfitter, 2nd Cape Buffalo is free. These Cape Buffalo are all hard-boss Buffalo no less than 38 inches guaranteed. The hunting area is 5,000 acres. Not included in the donation is airfare to/from OR Tambo International Airport, day of arrival and day of departure, dip and pack and gratitudes. This hunt may be taken from March through November 2020. Transportation to/from OR Tambo to the hunting camp is not included. Rifle import permit information is available on our website.
Minnesota SCI would like to thank Leon Joubert for this 100% donation!
3½-Day West Texas Aoudad Sheep Hunt for Two Hunters
Jim Breck Bean • High West Outfitters
Aoudad Sheep hunting can be a very tough, and an extremely physical hunt, yet rewarding adventure. Our goal here at HWO is to give you the trophy and hunt of a lifetime. When hunting free range aoudad in west Texas we have access to multiple different private ranches with acreage totaling over 400,000 acres of sheep paradise! When you book a hunt, we will discuss the options each ranch has to offer to fit your personal needs. Each ranch boasts a large population of aoudad, with equal trophy opportunity. Properties we hunt are all located in the High Desert of the Trans-Pecos region in west Texas. We are scattered from Van Horn to Marathon. For traveling, the nearest commercial airports will be El Paso or Midland (depending on the ranch we hunt). Once landed, you will rent a car or we will arrange pick up for $250. You will then travel 100-200 miles out of El Paso or Midland to the ranch we are hunting. If you choose to rent a car, one of our team members will be arranged to meet you at the nearest town to where we are hunting to lead you out to the hunting grounds safely. Please see Jim Breck Bean in his booth for more details.
Phone: 915-526-3001DONATION VALUE: $11,000
Website: www.highwestoutfitters.com
Minnesota SCI P.O. Box 1303
Burnsville, MN 55337
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