Post by: jackelope on January 09, 2012, 10:00:18 PM
2012 SEATTLE SPORTSMEN'S CONVENTION
The Largest Single Wildlife Fundraiser in Washington
February 17 & 18, 2012
Friday and Saturday
Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue, WA
•The Convention has raised over 1.4 million dollars for wildlife projects for wildlife projects in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia in just the last 7 years.
•Four different state and national wildlife organizations join to create this event each year!
•Festivities include auctions, wonderful meals, exciting gun and hunt raffles, and addresses by keynote speakers.
•3 different times to choose from, or come to all three for your best chance at unbelievable auction opportunities!
http://working4wildlife.com/
Post by: BC CHASER on January 13, 2012, 05:41:43 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 16, 2012, 11:33:39 AM
Post by: bigelk1030 on January 16, 2012, 09:51:02 PM
Post by: wa.hunter on January 17, 2012, 10:04:57 AM
Post by: 400out on January 17, 2012, 10:07:41 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 17, 2012, 10:08:09 AM
There are three different packages available for purchase.
Option #1:Friday access with dinner only $60.00
Option #2:Saturday access with dinner only $100.00
Option #3:Friday and Saturday access with dinner both nights $125.00
Option #4:Friends of Conservation Package ~ ($900.00 value) ~
1 Dinner ticket for Friday and Saturday nights
4 drink tickets
30 Red Raffle Tickets
1 in 5 chance to win a rifle
$350.00
Post by: Caseyd on January 17, 2012, 10:09:58 AM
Post by: Bob33 on January 17, 2012, 10:11:12 AM
( I really shouldn't push it, because then there are more people to bid against :chuckle:)
Post by: Bob33 on January 17, 2012, 10:12:28 AM
Purchasing Ticketshttp://working4wildlife.com/purchase-tickets.php
There are three different packages available for purchase.
Option #1:Friday access with dinner only $60.00
Option #2:Saturday access with dinner only $100.00
Option #3:Friday and Saturday access with dinner both nights $125.00
Option #4:Friends of Conservation Package ~ ($900.00 value) ~
1 Dinner ticket for Friday and Saturday nights
4 drink tickets
30 Red Raffle Tickets
1 in 5 chance to win a rifle
$350.00
Post by: jackelope on January 17, 2012, 10:13:56 AM
For those that have been before: What night do you recommend going?
If you have to pick one, Saturday.
Thats when all the better auctions happen.
Even if you're into dropping the money on the auction stuff.
Post by: Bob33 on January 17, 2012, 10:15:23 AM
Post by: Caseyd on January 17, 2012, 10:16:11 AM
But fun to watch :tup:
Post by: Shed Stud on January 17, 2012, 10:21:13 AM
Post by: wa.hunter on January 17, 2012, 11:03:37 AM
Post by: bigelk1030 on January 18, 2012, 03:45:39 PM
Post by: Arteman on January 18, 2012, 09:38:50 PM
Post by: arees on January 18, 2012, 10:35:12 PM
Will the laser shot be back this year?
Post by: wa.hunter on January 20, 2012, 09:04:57 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 22, 2012, 08:24:26 PM
Probably wont buy much at auction with the new home purchase. A raffle sounds more like my kinda money right now :chuckle:
But fun to watch :tup:
If you're going to go, let me know.
Post by: backcountrybow on January 22, 2012, 09:28:46 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 22, 2012, 09:41:06 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 22, 2012, 09:47:50 PM
I was wrong I think. I could find 2008 and 2009. $13,500 in '08 and $8500 in '09.
Looks like they'll sell the moose, goat, whitetail and blacktail auction tags at the convention this year. Should be fun to watch!
Post by: backcountrybow on January 24, 2012, 11:43:26 PM
Post by: ramslam on January 25, 2012, 09:05:12 AM
Don't forget the annual Washington Wild Sheep Foundation's Members' Only raffle. The top prize this year is a Dall's Sheep hunt with Todd Walton in Alaska. Other prizes include a custom rifle, gun case, Sitka gear as well as many other great prizes!
Only 98 tickets sold so far so get your tickets sent in today!
We will draw the winners Saturday afternoon at the show!
http://www.wafnaws.com/Members_Only_Raffle_Flyer_2012.pdf
Post by: wa.hunter on February 12, 2012, 10:16:29 AM
Post by: cedarriver on February 13, 2012, 02:10:07 PM
Might mention too if somebody hasn't already, the show will be open to the public from 10:00am - 3:00 pm Saturday, $5 each / children free.
I'm new to the site so come by and say hello.
Thanks, Rick
Post by: Scottystyle on February 14, 2012, 12:59:53 AM
Post by: Caseyd on February 14, 2012, 09:27:17 AM
does anyone know if raffle ticks cand be purchased without attending... Yay for work! .....and if winners need be present? Thanks :hello:
According to friday night under "wall of guns raffle" it says winners must be present.
Doesnt say it on Saturday, so not sure if its a typo or the 'rules' change for Saturday.
Post by: wa.hunter on February 14, 2012, 02:29:06 PM
As for purchasing raffle tickets we are open to the public from 10am -3pm for a $5 entry, to look things over and visit with exhibitors. If you purchase raffle tickets and put your name and phone # on them we would honor that and you would not have to be present to win.
Post by: Caseyd on February 15, 2012, 10:48:59 AM
Other commitments the rest of the weekend.
Post by: wa.hunter on February 20, 2012, 10:01:14 AM
The Auction Whitetail Tag sold for $3500 you never know when you are going to get such a deal.
Post by: bigelk1030 on February 20, 2012, 06:37:47 PM
Post by: chukarchaser on February 20, 2012, 07:19:40 PM
Post by: bigelk1030 on February 20, 2012, 07:54:47 PM
The Billy went for a little over $10K on Saturday night.
It was a great event!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 20, 2012, 08:08:29 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 20, 2012, 08:15:32 PM
Post by: bigelk1030 on February 20, 2012, 08:28:46 PM
The NW show usually has 50+ live auctions and many silent auctions and the bucket raffles. I think the list on the website is just a small subset of the actual items.
Looking forward it.
Post by: chukarchaser on February 20, 2012, 08:37:35 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 20, 2012, 10:11:30 PM
Thanks. How about the deer tags, any idea wha tthey went for?
Blacktail went for $6500 and the whitetail went for $3500.
The mule deer sold for $46k by the MDF at the western hunting expo a couple weeks ago.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 20, 2012, 10:33:54 PM
I am not doing the Shockey event, I just spent 2 days at the Puget Sound SCI Chapter event, but will be there on Saturday.
The NW show usually has 50+ live auctions and many silent auctions and the bucket raffles. I think the list on the website is just a small subset of the actual items.
Looking forward it.
I have met Jim several times and he is a good guy. Got to spend some time around him as well. There is not to many of those guys that I have got to meet. He is one of the better ones that has a real life attitude to him. Not to high strung to brush a avg Joe off like a few other name brand guys.
Tell me about the exhibitor stuff. If you buy any dinner package you can setup a booth for free? what are those like? I read the info on the site and didn't get much from it. How many of those guys will be there? I would be happy to do the show one of these years and bring some hunts for people to look at :tup:
Post by: chukarchaser on February 20, 2012, 11:05:19 PM
Post by: h2ofowlr on February 20, 2012, 11:11:47 PM
Post by: wa.hunter on February 21, 2012, 01:02:43 AM
Post by: bearpaw on February 21, 2012, 01:48:31 AM
Well I just thought I would drop a note a say you missed out.
The Auction Whitetail Tag sold for $3500 you never know when you are going to get such a deal.
That was a steal.....
Post by: bearpaw on February 21, 2012, 01:56:17 AM
Is that about normal for donated hunts and trips? Seems like a pretty small list compared to a lot of the sci events. I would love to be there I would for sure bid on both the elk tag and the moose tag. I know I would not be able to win them but I would for sure try :chuckle:
I was speaking with the Donated Trip chairman last evening, it sounded to me like they had more trips than currently listed, I suspect the list needs updated.