That's just a small perk of attending the 2020 PBS Biennial Banquet in Springfield, MO. See flyer below. Just look at this list of donated items that you might be able to get for a great price in an auction or win in a bucket raffle. I'll add some photos on subsequent posts. The below list is probably only a third of the amazing donations that will be auctioned off. Most people bring the stuff with them to the Gathering and thus we don't know everything donated until we get it.
• 7 - 10 days at Tom Vanasche's townhouse in Bend, Oregon. 3-bedroom, 2 1/2 baths. Garage, 2 refrigerators for Kevin Bahr’s beer. 2 bikes, 2 kayaks. Pretty much anytime except thanksgiving or Christmas. About 30 minutes to world class skiing, snowshoeing etc or walk to downtown.
• Ridgemaster Outfitting 5-day antelope hunt in Wyoming. No points needed as he has access to lots of private land.
• Will Bartlett of Pyro Putty donated a state of the art fire starter kit.
• Molokai Hawaii hunting and vacation adventure is 8 nights for up to 4 guests at Doug and Olga Borland's 2br, 2 bath Paniolo Hale H-1 private retreat on Molokai. Fully furnished, large gourmet kitchen, wrap around and gorgeous views of beach and sunset. The most authentic Hawaiin Island offers a variety of recreational opportunities including hunting, during, offshore and flats fishing and miles of primitive beaches for hiking or just relaxing. Some restrictions apply, subject to availability from May 1 – September 30. Airfare and vehicle rental not included. Winner contact the Borland’s for dates and availability.
• Bear Archery donated a Legendary '59 Bear Kodiak that will be built to the winning bidders specifications.
• One of three dozen custom made arrows by artisan Jack Denbow.
• Whitetail Hunter Hawk was John Rooks first blind bow. Given to Jim Rebuck by John before he passed away. Jim donated it at the Cincinnati banquet, Tim Denial bought the bow and shot a doe, a pig and a real nice buck. Tim is donating it back to the PBS and hopes you are as lucky as he was with it.
• Barebow! An Archer's Fair-Chase Taking of North America's Big-Game 29 donated by Dennis Dunn. BAREBOW! is a personal account of Dunn's 40-year odyssey to harvest all 29 huntable species of big game in North America, ranging from Whitetail Deer to Tule Elk to Grizzly Bear. In hushed tones of awe, patience and appreciation, Dunn takes his readers into the wild and woolly wilderness areas of North America. Remarkably, Dunn's odyssey began as an unmentored boy's interest in archery. His dream of joining North America's elite bowhunting fraternity of those who have taken North America's Super Slam would come much later. In BAREBOW!, outdoor writer Dennis Dunn teams up with two renowned wildlife artists, Hayden and Dallen Lambson, to produce an eye-catching and stirring account of North American wildlife, their habits and habitats, and the enduring connection made by one man in tracking, hunting and harvesting the North American Super Slam with a bow and arrow. Breathtaking in its illustrations and spellbinding in its storytelling, BAREBOW! is the must-have addition to every hunter's den, great room, or bedside table.
• Dennis Filippelli is donating a sample of his hand made leather products. Dennis makes some of the finest leather products available and we are excited to see what he donates.
• Dr. Paul Ladner donated a one-week unguided hunt for two in west central Illinois on private ground (Knox/Fulton Counties) for 2018/2019 season. There are three properties about 8 miles apart with a cabin for your use on the central property. 290 acres total with about 120 acres of timber and 80 acres of CRP. The remainder is in production agriculture. Properites connect to extensive timber/CRP fields. Some fixed stands are in place but most of my hunting is done from climbers. You are welcome to set stands as desired. There is a good turkey population and a turkey permit may give you some extra opportunities. Coyotes are frequently seen and no special permitting is required to hunt them. Bobcats may be very infrequently seen, special permit required for them. Drive in or fly to Peoria or Moline (both about 45 miles from properties). Cabin is small but comfortable with wood stove as well as propane heater, small bathroom, with shower and kitchen. There is a shed for processing and a freezer.
• Tim Mullins of Acadian Woods Bow has donated a bow and more details of the bow will be provided as we get the information.
• Abe Penner of Cari-bow is donating a matched set of takedown bows (3 piece recurve, 3 piece longbow). Abe's bows are beautiful and functional. Visit his website at
https://cari-bow.com/ to see some of his amazing bows.
• Terry Receveur is donating a 5-6 day bowhunt for one at his rustic Indiana cabin and 900 acre lease. Food and lodging provided. Terry and his family have enjoyed good success over the years with a couple B&C bucks and many P&Y. Terry killed a nice 133" 10 pt in 2019 and then had to watch a parade of over 20 different bucks as he hunted for a doe. This is not a trophy hunt, but a 120" to 180" could walk by at any time.
• Tracey and David Balowski of St. Joe River Bow have donated a gorgeous special edition youth bow with a bocote and cherry riser with clear glass yew limbs and a light gray stain. The bow is 48" 20#@24" and will come with a 1/2 dz arrows. The Yew Veneers are from Kevin at Woods of The West.
• Brian Hallstead of Bigriver Blades put together a 01 carbon blade with acid etch finish and Kansas osage handle.
• Hoist 'N Lock Big Game System donated by Rod Bremer at CRKT.
• Knife - Hunt'n Fisch donated by Rod Bremer at CRKT.
• Knife – Monashee donated by Rod Bremer at CRKT.
• Knife – Slacker donated by Rod Bremer at CRKT.
• Knife -Avant donated by Rod Bremer at CRKT.
• Knife -Seismic donated by Rod Bremer at CRKT.
• Pack Axe donated by Rod Bremer at CRKT.
• Vellus 2 Anorak Highlander (L) donated by Kryptek Gear.
• Custom bow & arrow display rack built & donated by Pat Cebuhar- Rack is made of Illinois harvested Oak & Black Walnut. Doors were built appropriate size for 5 X 7 photo frames or see through glass as a curio display case, with a small drawer below. Holds 2 bows & 1 doz. arrows. Arrows: Full length, premium Port Orford cedar shafts, spine 60 – 65# with field points.
• Primitive Arrow made by Hatchet Jack Keener Jr.
• Cadog Jacket Highlander (XL) donated by Kryptek Gear.
• Krypteck Vellus Jacket Wraith (L) - Not all fleece is created equal and Krypteck's new Vellus fleece is the answer for every hunter's need. Windproof, waterproof, seam sealed, and highly breathable our laminated innovative fabric will change the way you think about fleece.
• Custom hunting knife made by Jerry Davis.
• One dozen custom arrows by David Lawson.
• 10x42 Crossfire Binoculars [CF4302] by Vortex
• Custom longbow by Ryan Benoit.
• Circulate Tee (L) by Kryptek
• Flag 2 Tee (XL) by Kryptek
• Mars Hoodie (L) by Kryptek
• Flag Hat Highlander by Kryptek
• Flag Hat Yeti by Kryptek
• Custom made Piranha agate knife by Alan Altizer that is truly spectacular.
• Custom made side quiver by Darren Haverstick.
• Custom knife with PBS logo by Jay Hendrickson.
• Custom Quiver by Vance Henry.
• Custom Quiver #2 by Vance Henry.
• Custom Blacktail bow by Norm Johnson and Blacktail Bow Company.
• Red Rat Snake Assassin Arrow by Hatchet Jack Keener Jr.
• Yew Recurve 67" Long 55# @29" Ebony/Padouk Tips, Brain Tan Handle Wrap by Hatchet Jack Keener Jr.
• Cedar Candle Lantern w/inked PBS Gathering info and famous archery scenes on Deer Rawhide Panels by Hatchet Jack Keener Jr.
• Dram Cup for a touch of good scotch whiskey. Engraved archer and famous archery quote; made from cow horn by Hatchet Jack Keener Jr.
• Cowhorn Drinking vessel w/PBS Biennial Meeting info in Spfd, MO by Hatchet Jack Keener Jr.
• Ladies Hair piece with brain tanned deer hide and hump stich beadwork and turkey penn feather by Hatchet Jack Keener Jr.
• Necklace of small bone hairpipe and coral beads w bone arrowhead by Hatchet Jack Keener Jr.
• Pennanular made from flattened cow horn with celtic engraving by Hatchet Jack Keener Jr.
• Pennanuler made from old silver liberty quarters. Used for kilt and blanket pins by Hatchet Jack Keener Jr.
• Face Masks donated by Tanner Kochevar of PhoneSkope.
• Binocular Harness donated by Tanner Kochevar of PhoneSkope.
• Firestarters donated by Tanner Kochevar of PhoneSkope.
• Lens Cleaning Cloth donated by Tanner Kochevar of PhoneSkope.
• Catquiver 2 True Timber Fleece (all weather back quiver) by Bill Ritinski.
• Custom made wood pen #1 by Ken Scollick.
• Custom made wood pen #2 by Ken Scollick.
• Custom made wood pen #3 by Ken Scollick.
• Petrified deer antler donated by Gene Wensel. Gene describes the item as follows: "Here's something you won't find or see very often. It's a petrified whitetail buck shed antler. This is VERY rare…a treasure to pass down to your kids or grandkids. This is a museum class specimen sure to start a conversation or make us think of all the untold prehistoric stories. Most hunters, deer nuts, antler collectors, arrowhead and artifact people have never seen one. Many outdoorsmen don't even know they exist. Everyone has heard of pertrified wood and dinosaur bones but a petrified whitetail deer antler? Whitetails have supposedly been around for 3.5 million years. Interestingly, with the exception of subspecies distribution, whitetails have not changed much at all. They are the oldest living species of deer. This one is from the Pleistocene Era, which makes it a minimum of 11,000 years old, up to millions of years old. Its black color comes from minerals where it was buried in what is or used to be salt water. This piece came from the Cooper River drainage of South Carolina, nowhere near Monty Browning's house. It was discovered by a diver looking for dinosaur bones and other fossils.
• Shooting Glove (LG) donated by Neet Archery Products.
• Shooting Glove (MED) donated by Neet Archery Products.
• Shooting Glove (SM) donated by Neet Archery Products.
• Shooting Glove (XLG) donated by Neet Archery Products.
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