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Welcome West Virginia Bowhunters!

Greetings all,

     Banquet tickets are now in very limited supply.  All reservations now are subject to the $10 late fee.  Thank you to those of you who reserved seats early so we could focus on other important tasks.  We are extremely pleased with the level of interest in attending this historic event.

     One of my father's favorite TV shows when I was growing up was BONANZA.  Remember Hoss and Little Joe?  Well, without letting out too many details about all that is planned for the banquet evening - I think you'll be leaving going WOW! - What a BOW-NANZA!!  Last year some comments were "we needed more bows".  Well, this year there will be a BOW-NANZA of bows from manufacturers such as Bowtech, Hoyt, Mathews and Parker and a very special Wallace Mountain Longbow all up for grabs.

     I'm sorry if it's not pretty, but the AUCTION ITEMS have been updated by popular demand.  Most likely due to the economy, many outfitters are now asking winners to bring a paying guest.  That's okay, because who wants to go on a dream hunt alone?  We all have buddies we want to hunt with and share the trip expenses with, right?  So, we've got a great selection of some old favorites from long-time supporters like Tommy White and "Hoppy" and Eldon.  We've also made some realationships with some new friends in places like Ohio, Kentucky, IL and Iowa so they aren't quite so far away and a little easier on the gas tank.  I think you'll be impressed and will want to make plans on bidding on some of these great opportunities.

     There are going to be some wonderful prizes to be won by playing the games we have planned and some will just simply knock your socks off!  In fact, we have nearly $50,000 worth of merchandise prizes and hunts available for those attending this year and more things continue to come in!  Come ready to have a great time!!  I can guarantee you, this is one banquet you will be glad you didn't miss!

     The count down is on!

Shoot straight…
Ed McMinn
304-746-0750

 

NEWS FLASH!!

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Hunting Trip of a Lifetime
African Hunt to be Auctioned at 2010 Banquet

The WVBA will be auctioning a hunt to the dark continent courteousy of Xomaqua Safaris of South Africa.  The hunt is for 2010 or 2011 and takes place in the Limpopo valley in the northern region of South Africa. The Limpopo is one of the premier trophy hunting destinations in Africa.  Xomaqua Safaris -pronounced KO-MA-QUA with a click of the tongue - is a long standing well reputed hunting outfit that specialises in plains game hunts.  They pride themselves with outstanding accommodations and cuisine without detracting from the essence of the hunt.  Trophy quality is excellent as is always the case in the Limpopo province.The hunt is for 2 hunters for 10 days plus 3 nights at the Kruger National Park, the Kruger tour is a fully guided trip hosted by our staff. The Kruger National park trip may be exchanged into a guided fishing or guided wing-shooting trip of equal time and value.

The hunt consists of: 2 eland, 2 kudu, 2 gemsbok, 2 zebra, 2 blue wildebeest, 2 waterbuck, 2 red hartebeest, 2 impala, 2 warthog and 2 of either steenbok or common duiker.

Also included is:
·        All of the taxidermy for the above species (all shoulder mounts except for the 2 zebra flat skins).
·        2 airfares from Atlanta to Johannesburg and 2 return airfares from Johannesburg to Atlanta.
·        A $2000 USD contribution to the trophy fees of the above mentioned species. You only pay for what you wound or kill.
·        A $2000 USD contribution to the daily rate.
·        Also a 3 day guided tour through the Kruger Nation Park.
Note that the balance of the trophy fees and daily rate are not donated. Thus the client is liable for the trophy fees of the hunted species (minus the $2000 contribution). Also the client is liable for the day rate (minus the $2000 contribution).
The trophy fees and daily rate are as per the amount stipulated on their website www.xomaqua.co.za .
Here are the latest figures:XOMAQUA Price list: 2009-07-05
 
Daily rate: per day1 Hunter*1 PH450
 Observer150
 
Species Price UDS $
bushbuck 1000
bushpig 350
eland 2100
elephant 17000
gemsbok 900
giraffe 3500
hartebeest 1100
impala 400
klipspringer 700
kudu 1500
leopard 4500
nyala 2150
steenbok 350
warthog 350
waterbuck 1700
wildebeest 900
zebra 1100
 

Note additional species may be taken at the listed prices. Also additional observers or non-hunters may join the hunters at our lodge (at the observer rate listed). Xomaqua’s lodge is very comfortable and hunters are encouraged to bring along their wife and family. Daily activities can be arraigned to ensure all the people on the safari have an exceptional African experience.

References can be provided upon request for anyone insterested in preparing to bid for this trip of a lifetime.

 
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