Live Auction Items as of 3-18-2025
Dozen Wood Arrows w/ case – Warren Stewart (1st Awards / Banquet Chairman)
Hunt Vault Prize Box – Hunt Vault
Outlaw Hen Glass Turkey Call – by Lonnie Sneed, Sr.
Wyoming Pronghorn Hunt (details)- Jay & Linda Butler, Pronghorn Ranch, LLC
Blue Pearl Kirinite Handle Knife – Mike Parrish
Original Framed Artwork for 2025 banquet – Bill Kline
Powder Horn w/ WVBA etchings – Bill Kline
1/2 Dozen Grizzly Sticks Woodie 600 (500 spine 50-60#) – Al Smith & Lonnie Sneed
Muskie Fishing Trip w/ Captain Jack Whitmire, Jr. (details) – Jack Whitmire, Jr.
Dozen Carbon Express XT’s Arrows – Addington’s Bowhunter Shop
Jack Paluh Blackpowder Gobblers #319 of 950 – Elmo & Bev Wiles
WVBA 30th Anniversary Print #1 of 5 by Brian Aliff – Bryan Elkins donor
Dozen Surewood Douglas Fir Arrows – Donald Hoffman
South Africa ‘Dream’ Hunt (details) – Namahadi Safaris (price list)
Twin Falls Resort 2-night stay – WV DNR State Parks
New River Float Trip for two (details) – Larry Nibert, WV Experience
Mystery Backpack (value min. $200) – Brian Lingenfelter
Dozen Gold Tip Arrows (300 spine) – Benji May
Ohio Turkey Hunt (3 days) – Mike Connett, Wide Rack Outfitters
Jack Paluh Native American Hunt – Steve Frye
Dubula Safaris South African Safari (two hunters; details) – Dubula Hunting Safaris (price list)
Dozen Easton 6.5 Carbon Arrows (340 spine, right helical) – Ron Miller
Days Inn Overnight Stay – Days Inn and Conference Center
Cacapon Resort 2-night stay (location of IBO World Tourn.) – WV State Parks

Silent Auction Items as of 2-17-2025
Past Speakers
Two signed DVD’s and Autographed Book – Barry Wensel
Two Books and Two Packs of Lighted Nocks – David Holder, Raised Hunting
Heartland Bowhunter Swag – Shawn Luchtel
Heartland Bowhunter “Hat-trick” – Shawn Luchtel
Past Presidents or Hall of Fame Members
DNR Limited Edition Waterfowl Print – Larry Lawson by way of gift from DNR in 1987
Balanced Bowhunting signed by Dave Holt – donated by Russ Lingenfelter
Mathews Genesis Bow & Arrows – donated by Ken Wilson
Dedfish knife – donated by Bryan Elkins
3-Layer Carrot Cake w/ Cream Cheese Icing – donated by Ron Miller
WVBA 25th Anniversary Belt Buckle #5 – donated by John Drangmeister
Autographed Hat and Book by Chuck Adams – donated by Bill Mason
Dennis Dunn – Barebow book – donated by Justin Hettick
Bill Kline painted canoe paddles – donated by Elmo Wiles
Selfbow by Marc Fox & Arrows (Elmo Wiles) – donated by Ed McMinn, Marc Fox, Elmo Wiles, Donald Hoffman
Life at Full Draw signed by Chuck Adams – donated by Ed McMinn
Other Items
Black Bear Lamp – WVBA
WVBA Antler Burr Belt Buckle – Justin Thaxton
Handmade cutting boards (2) – Charlie Smolder
Wood Burn Artwork – Brian Boone
Mountain Man Print – Greg Dearth
RMEF Package (shirt, hat, knives, print) – Bob Anderson
Whitetail Print set by Gerald Putt – Bob Anderson
Custom Walking Stick – Lonnie Sneed
Iron Bowhunter Wall Art – Lonnie Sneed
Iron WV State w/ Wildlife Scene – Lonnie Sneed
Knapped Stone Knife – Warren Stewart