NTA Banquets are filled with fun, fellowship and excitement. Most importantly it is filled with dedication to the taxidermy industry and fundraising. You can meet and greet friends and bid on some terrific auction items at bargain prices. If you place the highest bid then you could go on an exciting hunting or fishing adventure, own a beautiful piece of artwork, mannikin, glass eyes, tanning, or attend a one on one seminar with your favorite taxidermy instructor. At an NTA convention there is something for everyone! By making a purchase at the NTA through the silent auction, ticket sales or live auctions you are helping our profession, promoting conservation and our commitment to the taxidermy tradition.

• Southern hunting at its best!  The purchase has the opportunity to take boar in the beautiful Alabama woodlands. This is a 2-day one-of-a-kind wild boar hunt with past NTA president and past NTA secretary, Al and Evelyn Holmes. You will be hunting the beautiful woods of Alabama for an unforgettable experience.   Includes accommodations as well as meals and guide service, no license required.  Al and Evelyn have generously donated 2 of these 2-day boar hunts to the auction. 
• The highest bidder will have their choice of how to spend two days with past NTA President Mike Kirkhart. Located in Stuart, Florida, “Sailfish capitol of the world” Mike has graciously provided the purchaser 2 options. Option 1, will include two days of inshore fishing with the primary target being Snook. (If you are interested in offshore fishing contact Mike personally as additional fees may be required). Option 2, includes a 1-day fishing trip with Snook being the primary target in addition to a 1-day fish reproduction workshop. If you aren’t the lucky bidder feel free to contact Mike and his staff as they will be glad to assist you with your next reproduction purchase.  License, accommodations, food and drink are not included. Value is over $1200.00. 
• If you’re an avid deer hunter then Mississippi is the place to be.  NTA Board Member Jeff Martin and Second 2 Nature Supply Company have generously donated a 3-day whitetail deer hunt for one person in Fort Adams, Mississippi. Food, lodging and license are generously paid by Second 2 Nature Supply Company.  Hunt to be taken December 16th through January 22nd (No hunts during Christmas and New Year’s holidays.) 
• Experience the magic of Africa.  5 Days for 2 people. Wolf’s Craig Safaris has generously donated this 5-day hunt which includes 1 impala, 1 springbok and 1 grey duiker for one hunter. Animals are to be taken by the purchaser. Additional animals may be taken. You will be hunting in Port Alfred, South Africa in the Port Elizabeth region. Included in your safari are three meals per day, accommodations.  Not included; transport to and from airport, drinks, phone calls, charges for extra activities.  This expedition can be upgraded to include additional animals and days as per the current price list. Must be taken in 2009 or 2010.  Thanks to Glenn Elliot, Wolf’s Craig Safaris, and Board Member RJ Simington.
• So you wanna get a big hog? NTA Board Member Jeff Martin and Dan Chase Taxidermy Supply Company have kindly donated a 3-day hog hunt for 1 person in Cat Island, Louisiana. Patience and restraint are definitely two main ingredients that will lead you to a trophy boar hog. Included in this donation are food, lodging generously donated by Jeff Martin and Dan Chase Taxidermy Supply Company. No license required. Hunt to be taken October 1 through October 31st, 2009.
• NTA member Dave Hale has generously donated the most realistic reproduction antlers you’ll ever see. Dave will fashion these awesome antlers during his on-going seminar at our convention. Dave’s replica antlers are some of the best you’ll ever see…and you can’t purchase them anywhere except an NTA auction!
• Kiowa Creek Sporting Club conducts game bird hunts six months a year (October 1 - March 31), and is located in Bennett, Colorado. Purchase will receive a guided, o1-day pheasant hunt in the morning and sporting clays in the afternoon. Additional days and hunters can be purchased. With plenty of prime game bird habitat, you know you will have fun! At Kiowa Creek the hunts are guided and may include one of our professionally trained dogs or you may use your own dog. Either way their goal is giving you the pleasure of knowing that a day in the field will produce birds. Kiowa Creek Sporting Club can be contacted at (303) 664-4627 or www.kiowacreek.com
• Wild and wooly hogs! Wild hog hunting was considered a favorite among the nobles in Europe for centuries and still is today. A mature wild hog is about 3 feet high and from 4-6 feet long weighing from 160 to 450 pounds and one of these hogs can be yours! Located on the Susquehanna River between York and Lancaster counties in Pennsylvania is where you will be if you purchase this 1-day boar hunt for 1 hunter. You’ll be hunting with Island Exotic Hunts.  NTA Board member John Janelli generously donated this hunt.  No license required. Contact John Janelli for additional information: 1-877-JANELLI
• You are the Buck of my life!  Mississippi is the place you oughta be with NTA Board Member Jeff Martin and Dan Chase Supply Company who have generously donated a 3-day whitetail deer hunt for one person in Fort Adams, Mississippi. Food, lodging and license are generously paid by Dan Chase Supply Company.  Hunt to be taken December 16th through January 22nd (No hunts during Christmas and New Year’s holidays.) 

Note:  Additional auction donations will be added

1. Decide the maximum amount you’re willing to pay on an auction item.

2. The NTA will now confidentially bid up to your maximum amount.

3. If other bidders outbid your maximum at the end of the auction, you don’t get the item. But otherwise, you’re
the winner--and the final price might even be less than the maximum you had been willing to spend!

4. Have your client telephone no later than July 1st, NTA Headquarters (866) 662-9054 or they can email their information to Ntahq@aol.com

Remember: The NTA will use only as much of your maximum bid as is necessary to maintain your position as high bidder. Winning with the NTA has never been easier!
 

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