PROFILE OF MAJOR DONATIONS - 39th ANNUAL ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP SOCIETY FUNDRAISER
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PROFILE OF MAJOR DONATIONS
39th ANNUAL ARIZONA DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP SOCIETY FUNDRAISER
Embassy Suites Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona
Saturday, March 12, 2022
This profile gives you a preview of some of the major items that will be available, so please take a few minutes to look it
over and think about what items you’re interested in bidding on.
If you want to bid on any item listed, or want more information about any specific item, please go to our on-line
auction site: https://www.onlinehuntingauctions.com/auction.aspx?as=77065 Our on-line site is for live auc-
tion items only
SPECIAL PERMIT HUNTS:
Special Arizona Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep tag. Valid for any Rocky Mountain bighorn ram in
the South Fork Hunt Area in units 1 and 2B; Black River Hunt Area in units 1 and
27; unit 6A; Rocky Mountain Hunt Area in units 22, 23, and 24A; Upper Blue River
Hunt Area in unit 27; unit 27 south of FR 217 and west of US Highway 191; and
unit 28 north of US Highway 70, from August 15, 2022 through August 14, 2023.
The buyer of the special tag must specify who the hunter will be within 60 days of
purchasing the tag. Arizona has gained a reputation as an outstanding state to
take a record-class Rocky Mountain bighorn, with many Rocky Mountain rams
making the Boone and Crockett record book and one ram scoring 195 net Boone
and Crockett points!
Donors: Arizona Game and Fish Commission, Contact Amber Munig, AZGFD, at
(623) 236-7355, Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society (ADBSS)
Special Arizona mountain lion tag. Valid for all areas statewide except
Camp Navajo in unit 6B, Mohave County park lands in unit 16A, and Fort
Huachuca in unit 35A, from August 15, 2020 through August 14, 2021. Archery-
only in units 11M, 25M, 26M, 38M, and on private property within municipal
boundaries. Certain additional areas within municipal limits are closed to hunt-
ing; check Commission Order 29: Special Hunts for details. The buyer of the
special tag must specify who the hunter will be within 60 days of purchasing
the tag. This is not officially designated as a guided hunt, but houndsman
Scotty Dieringer will once again provide up to five days of his expertise and
his excellent hounds. While the hunt is open for 365 days, the hunter will
need to coordinate the timeframe for the 5-day assisted hunt. The winning bidder
will of course need to provide his or her transportation to the hunt location. This is one of the
finest opportunities anywhere to take a mountain lion.
Donors: Arizona Game and Fish Commission, Contact Amber Munig, AGFD, at (623) 236-7355, Arizona
Desert Bighorn Sheep Society (ADBSS)
Special Arizona statewide antelope tag. Valid for any buck antelope in units 1
– 10 (except Camp Navajo in unit 6B),11M, 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B, 15A, 15B, 17A,
17B, 18A, 18B, portions of 19A, 19B, 21, 30A, 31, 32, 34A, 34B, 35A, and 35B
from August 15, 2022 through August 14, 2023. Unit 11M is archery only, and
certain portions of unit 19A are closed to hunting and others are archery-only,
but you can use a rifle in all other open units. The buyer of the special tag must
specify who the hunter will be within 60 days of purchasing the tag. Arizona
dominates the top listings in the Boone and Crockett record book, and most of
those entries were taken in recent years. This is the finest opportunity anywhere
to take an antelope that will rank well up in the record books. Buy this tag!
Do- nors: Arizona Game and Fish Commission, Contact Amber Munig, AGFD, at (623) 236-
7355, Arizona Antelope Foundation
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Navajo Nation trophy mule deer hunt. This trophy deer tag is valid for any seven con-
secutive days from December 1 through December 31, 2022 in Navajo Nation units 1 – 5.
The Navajo Nation has some truly huge mule deer, and this tag gives you the opportunity to
hunt them during the rut, when they’re out and moving! Don’t miss out on it! The purchaser
of this permit must hire a licensed Navajo guide. There are restrictions on the use of aircraft
for scouting and, with the exception of your Navajo guide, only immediate family members
may accompany you on the hunt. For hunts details, call Jeff Cole at the Navajo Nation De-
partment of Fish and Wildlife.
Donor: Navajo Nation Department of Fish and Wildlife, P.O. Box 1480, Window Rock, AZ
86515 Phone (928) 871-6595
La Palmosa Ranch, Mexico, desert bighorn sheep hunt. We are happy
to once again offer this spectacular desert bighorn sheep hunt on the sprawl-
ing La Palmosa Ranch in Cuatrocienegas, Coahuila, Mexico. This seven day
free range hunt is planned for late October or early November of 2022,
although the dates can be moved pending availability. The 100,000 acre La
Palmosa Ranch is the result of a vision to restore native wildlife, both big
game and non-game species, to the Chihuahuan desert of northern Coahuila.
The buyer of this hunt will be only the third hunter of the season, making him
or her able to hunt one of the biggest rams that the ranch’s scouts have spot-
ted during the off season. All hunters who have purchased this tag in the
past have harvested rams that scored between 180 and 185 B&C points
(gross green scores), well above the minimum for entry into the records book. Expect to hunt mesa and
mountain terrain on the ranch that ranges from 4,200 to 8,600 feet in elevation. Transportation during the
hunt will include Jeeps and UTVs. The ranch headquarters is an immaculate five-star lodge with individual
casitas lavishly appointed with exceptional artwork and Santa Fe-inspired antique furnishings. Accommoda-
tions are word class, including private villas for all guests, gourmet Mexican meals by a full-time chef, a pri-
vate spa, a lodge with bar, poker and pool tables, and two dining rooms. In addition to the hunter, the hunt
includes one non-hunting guest, and other non-hunters are welcome at the ranch’s standard rate, pending
availability. This donation includes trophy fees, CITES fees, exportation brokerage fees to the US, and ship-
ping of your trophy to anywhere in the US. Helicopter pickup at the airport is available for an additional fee.
Donor: La Palmosa Ranch, Cuatrocienegas, Coahuila, Mexico, Contact Emilio Espino info@lapalmosa.com
Special Permit Bidding Information: Bidding for special permits will begin at about 7:00
p.m. Mountain Standard Time. If you plan to bid by phone, arrangements should be made ahead of
time with a party attending the fundraising banquet or by contacting the Society’s office. You should
be on the phone with your bidding representative by 6:55 p.m. If you are the successful bidder, be
prepared to provide your name, phone number, and mailing address. Credit card payments will not
be accepted for special hunts. Payment should be made out to ADBSS and may be made by personal
or cashier's check by March 26, 2022. Failure to have payment made by this time could result in for-
feiture of the tag. Mail payment by certified letter to: ADBSS, P.O. Box 21705, Mesa, AZ 85277
If you have any questions or need to coordinate phone bidding, please contact our office at 1-480-854-
8950.
HUNTS
Iberian mouflon sheep hunt in Spain. This four-day hunt for one hunter can be taken in either 2022 or
2023. Included with the donation are reception at Madrid’s International Airport, assistance with gun clear-
ance and gun permit fees, all land transportation, four days accommodations and meals, an English-speaking
professional hunter, scouting of the area before the hunter’s arrival, and the trophy fee for one Iberian mouf-
lon sheep. The winning bidder will stay in the Casa de Rojas, a fully refurnished 15th century building within
the El Castanar Hunting Preserve, located about 100 kilometers from Madrid. The hunt can be upgraded for
additional days and additional game at a rate of $790/day per hunter and $390/day per observer. The $4,900
trophy fee for the mouflan sheep can be applied toward trophy fees for other available game such as four
species of ibex, two species of chamois, Iberian red deer, fallow deer, Balearean boc, aoudad, and roe deer.
Not included with the donation are hunting insurance ($95), hunting license ($295/state), and a 21% VAT on
the total value.
Donor: Giuseppe Carrizosa , Libra 47 (Aravaca) 28023 Madrid Spain, Phone: +34 913 572 064
www.giuseppecarrizosa.com
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Navajo Nation non-tribal member general deer or elk tag. The winning bidder for this tag will be able
to choose from any of the general deer or general elk hunts that will be published in the 2022-2023 Nav-
ajo Nation Non-Navajo Big Game Hunting Proclamation. As mentioned in the description of the trophy
deer hunt, the Navajo Nation has some truly huge mule deer, and they have some monster elk as well. The
better tags on the reservation are extremely tough to draw, and this is your opportunity to be 100% sure of
having the tag of your choice in your pocket this fall. While this is not a special deer or elk tag, it’s an oppor-
tunity you don’t want to miss out on!
Donor: Navajo Nation Department of Fish and Wildlife, P.O. Box 1480, Window Rock, AZ 86515 , Phone:
(928) 871-6595
New Mexico trophy mule deer hunt. This fully outfitted hunt for one
hunter takes place in unit 12 in the northwestern part of the state.
The unit has great age class and genetics, and it has the potential to pro-
duce 180” to 200” bucks. The hunter will have access to over 500,000
acres of private ranches. This will be a five-day fully outfitted hunt with
meals, lodging, and one-on-one guide service provided. The hunter can
choose between the general rifle season (Oct 29 - Nov 2, 2022) and the
general muzzleloader season (Nov 12-16, 2022), or the hunt can be
slipped to those same seasons in 2023. The hunter will be responsible for
all licensing fees with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Donor: Zach Lashley, Black Mountain Outfitters, Inc., Phone: (602) 478-
0601 www.blackmountainoutfitters.com
African plains game safari. Africa Hunting Safaris has offered a safari for up
to two hunters for seven days and eight nights. Included with the donation are the
trophy fees for an impala for one hunter and a zebra for the other. Additional ani-
mals, including both plains game and the Big Five, can be taken; check the trophy
fees on the donor’s website. The hunt must be taken in 2022 or 2024. It takes
place on more than 80,000 acres of privately-owned land and closely managed
hunting concessions in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. You will be treated to
luxury accommodations and daily laundry services, three traditional meals a day, beverag- es,
registered professional hunters and guides, field preparation of your trophies, WiFi, and pick up and drop off
at Polokwane Airport. Not included in the donation are air travel to and from the hunt, any extra air travel dur-
ing the hunt, licenses and permits, trophy fees for extra animals taken or wounded, hiring of rifles and ammu-
nition, and preparation, packaging, documentation, and shipping of trophies from South Africa.
Donors: Thinus and Claudie Strydom, Africa Hunting Safaris, Lakeview Lodge, Baltimore, South Africa
Phone: +2782 806 0093 www.huntingsafarisafrica.com
Ontario black bear hunt. This seven-day guided black bear hunt for two
hunters takes place in northwestern Ontario in a vast boreal forest con-
sisting of 400 square miles of hunting opportunity. The hunt can be taken
either in the spring or in the fall of 2022 or 2023. The hunt utilizes tree
stands and/or ground blinds overlooking pre-baited sites that are one to
three miles apart. Transportation to and from the Thunder Bay Airport is pro-
vided. Accommodations at this remote location consist of fully equipped
(refrigerator, stove, running water) and well maintained camper trailers. Out-
side there is large cooking area that includes a propane BBQ grill and fire pit
for everyone to get together. In addition to setting you up at your stand, your
guides will assist with skinning, cutting, and quartering of meat, and then putting it in a freezer until ready to
be taken home. In addition, a boat , motor, and gas are provided for a day of fishing for bass, perch, walleye
and northern pike on one of the numerous lakes close to camp. Expect a 100% opportunity to harvest one of
the top predators in the woods! Food, license, gun registry, and export tags are not provided with the dona-
tion. You will need to bring an orange hunting vest and accreditation of a hunting license from your state of
residence with you to camp.
Donors: Phillip and Susan White, Nolalu Outfitters, Nolalu, Ontario, Canada P0T2K0, Phone: (807) 475-6947
www.nolaluoutfitters.com
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Ontario wolf hunt plus ice fishing. This seven-day guided hunt for one hunter
can be taken between December 15, 2022 and February 1, 2023. You will be
provided transportation to and from the airport at Thunder Bay and a deluxe wa-
terfront cottage on Whitefish Lake with all the amenities (full kitchen, linens, sau-
na, satellite TV, free WiFi, BBQ, and your own personal hot tub). The hunt
takes place from heated shacks at baited sites. At one of the sites, you can
even ice fish for walleye, perch, and northern pike while you’re waiting for a
wolf to come in to the bait! Transportation to and from the bait site is provided,
along with tracking and retrieval of your wolf and assistance with skinning. Hunting license, gun
registry, export tags, and food are not provided with the donation. You will need to bring an orange hunting
vest and accreditation of a hunting license from your state of residence with you to camp. Check that grey
ghost off your bucket list!
Donors: Phillip and Susan White, Nolalu Outfitters, Nolalu, Ontario, Canada P0T2K0, Phone: (807) 475-6947
www.nolaluoutfitters.com
Florida Osceola turkey hunt. Looking to work toward your turkey grand
slam or just want to experience some southern style on one of your next
hunts? Well, here’s your chance. This three-day hunt for one hunter will
take place in central Florida in the spring of 2023, with meals and lodging
provided. The nearest airports are in Orlando and Melbourne, and the
hunter is responsible for transportation to the ranch.
Donor: Hoppy and Susan Kempfer, Osceola Outfitters, Inc., Deer Park,
FL hoppyboarhog@aol.com
Florida management alligator hunt. How’s this for a unique opportuni-
ty? This is a fully guided three-day hunt for one hunter, with lodging and
meals provided, and can be taken in 2023 on the dates arranged with the donor. The winning bidder will be
able to harvest a gator of under eight feet on nearly 400,000 acres of privately-owned cattle ranches in cen-
tral Florida. Processing and shipping of the meat is available. The nearest airports are in Orlando and Mel-
bourne, and the hunter is responsible for transportation to the ranch.
Donor: Hoppy and Susan Kempfer, Osceola Outfitters, Inc., Deer Park, FL hoppyboarhog@aol.com
Arizona mountain lion hunt with hounds. This unguided hunt for one hunter is donated by Tim Diehl,
who has successfully assisted previous buyers of similar hunts to some outstanding Arizona mountain lions.
It can be either a three-day hunt or it can be taken over two weekends, and it is recommended for hunters in
good shape and able to keep up with the hounds. Although the hunt is officially unguided, you’ll receive lots
of help from Tim and his outstanding pack of hounds. The hunt can be on dry land or on snow. The buyer is
responsible for providing his or her own transportation to the hunt location, camping gear including a sleep-
ing bag, food, hunting license, and over-the-counter lion tag.
Donor: Tim Diehl, Peoria, AZ, Phone: (602) 919-8538
Alaska cast and blast. Have you ever wanted to hunt in Alaska? Ever
wanted to fish there? How about both on the same trip? This is a six day/five
night trip for two hunters that will originate from Homer, Alaska from May 29
through June 3, 2022. Divide your time between hunting black bear and fish-
ing the outer coast of the Kenai Peninsula for king and silver salmon, halibut,
lingcod, several species of rockfish, and other saltwater species. You will
stay on a sixty foot spacious vessel with all meals, fishing gear and bait, skiff
transportation, and fish cleaning provided. The hunters are responsible for
transportation to and from Homer, lodging before and after the trip, licenses
and bear tag, fish processing and shipping, alcohol, and gratuities. Because
the donor is a licensed transporter and not a guide, the hunters will not get
assistance in the field or with meat/trophy care. Additional hunters (up to a
total of six) can be added to the trip at a discounted rate of $3000/hunter.
Donor: Homer Ocean Charters, 4287 Homer Spit Road, Suite 1, Homer,
Alaska 99603, Phone: (907) 235-6212 www.homerocean.com
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Kansas trophy whitetail hunt. Here’s your opportunity to hunt the land of
giant whitetails! This is a five-day semi-guided hunt for one hunter during
your choice of the muzzleloader season (September), the archery season
(November), or the firearms season (December) of 2022. The donor will
provide bunkroom-style lodging in one of three different buildings plus
providing home cooked meals. Additional expenses include your hunting
license (about $75), deer permit (about $330), and pickup and delivery
from Kansas City International Airport (two hour drive, about $250). You’ll
need to apply for the deer permit, but the drawing odds for the donor’s unit are close
to 100%.
Donor: Daniel Bell, Bell Wildlife Specialties, 155 West Oak Street, Harveyville, KS
FISHING AND ADVENTURE
Alaska deep sea fishing. This three day/four night guided trip for two anglers
lets you experience the bountiful waters of Resurrection Bay and the Gulf of Alaska
as you fish out of the historic town of Seward. The trip can be taken between May
and October of 2022 or 2023 and, depending upon the time of year, you can expect
to catch halibut, rockfish, king salmon, silver salmon, lingcod, and Pacific cod.
Three full days of fishing and four nights of lodging in Gone Again Charters’ private
lodge, lunch and beverages on the boat, and filleting of your catch are included.
Some of the extra highlights while fishing can include amazing mountain views,
whale watching, glaciers, abundant seabirds, and mountain goats and other wildlife.
Not included with the donation are license fees, a lodge cleaning fee of $120, and
fish vacuum packaging/freezing.
Donors: Gone Again Charters and Safari Unlimited LLC, Phone: (573) 544-2041
www.safariunlimitedworldwide.com
Ontario fishing. Located on Whitefish Lake, Nolalu, Ontario, Windy Pines Cottages are approximately
42 miles southwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario, and 36 miles from the Ontario/US border. This is a seven-day
trip for two anglers and can be taken in the summer of 2022 or 2023. The lake has excellent walleye, perch,
northern pike, and smallmouth bass fishing and is, in fact, rated as one of the top ten walleye and perch fish-
ing lakes in the entire province. You will be staying in a handsomely designed waterfront cottage on White-
fish Lake with all the amenities, including a full kitchen, linens, sauna, satellite TV, free WiFi, BBQ, personal
outside hot tub, heated pool sauna, and much more. A boat and motor are of course also included. Addition-
al expenses include your fishing licenses, fishing gear, bait, gas for the boat, food, and personal items. This
is truly wilderness in comfort!
Donor: Phillip and Susan White, Windy Pine Cottages, Nolalu, Ontario, Canada P0T2K0, Phone: (807) 475-
6947 www.windypine.com
Belize jungle river adventure. Step into the world of the Ma-
ya and explore untouched rivers and jungles with their exotic
birds and other wildlife. This unique eight day/seven night adven-
ture for two people features a stay in a cabana perched 16 feet
above the ground along the slow moving Moho River. The trip
can be taken between November and June of 2022 or 2023. The
lodge is totally off the grid, utilizing mainly solar power. The trip
includes one day of fishing remote jungle rivers for snook, permit,
and tarpon, and you can upgrade to extra days of fishing and
snorkeling for $750 per boat (the boat carries up to four people).
Among the many available activities, you can rope swing from
trees above the river, paddle upstream in a wooden dugout canoe or kayak, visit the many Mayan ruins in the
area, and visit the small town of Punta Gorda on market day to see and experience the vast array of local
fruits, vegetables, and fish. After enjoying an evening gourmet meal, fall asleep to the sounds of howler mon-
keys and other sounds of the jungle. Internal airfare within Belize to get to Punta Gorda is not included and
will run about $350 per person roundtrip.
Donors: Cotton Tree Lodge and Safari Unlimited LLC, Phone: (573) 544-2041
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OTHER DONATIONS
Premium table at the 2023 ADBSS fundraising banquet. The
ADBSS’s annual banquet continues to be the premier wildlife conser-
vation event in Arizona. We generally sell out, and this is your oppor-
tunity to secure an upfront table for next year! The package includes
ten dinner tickets, twenty drink tickets, $500 of tickets for the 2023
bucket raffle, $500 of tickets for the 2023 Wall of Guns raffle, a full
page ad in the 2023 fundraiser program, an entry in the Full Curl table
raffle for 2023, and recognition on our website.
Chadwick ram bronze. This bronze casting of the famous Chadwick ram is #11 in a series of 20
castings by renowned wildlife sculptor Dan Ostemiller. The Stone’s sheep ram, taken in British Colum-
bia in 1936 by L. S. Chadwick, is widely considered to be the finest big game animal of any species
ever taken in North America. Truly a beautiful piece of artwork that you will cherish forever!
Donor: Tom Saad, ADBSS charter member
His package. This item always causes quite a stir at our fundraiser! The donation includes
consultation for male family planning and a subsequent vasectomy procedure, including post-
procedure follow-up lab studies.
Donor: Dr. Joseph H. Worischeck, Southwest Urologic Specialists, P.C., 6007 East Baseline Road
#105, Mesa, AZ 85206, Phone: (480) 897-2727, ext.100 www.swurologic.com
Lodging and golf at Las Palomas Resort. Escape to a three
-day, two-night getaway to beautiful Las Palomas Beach and
Golf Resort at Sandy Beach in Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point),
Mexico. Included with your stay is a foursome of golf on their
championship 18-hole golf course. Enjoy fine dining at two four
-star restaurants on the resort grounds.
Donor: Las Palomas Beach and Golf Resort, Puerto Penasco,
Mexico, Phone: (888) 642-3495 www.las-palomas-
resort.com
Autographed Fender
acoustic guitar package. Roger Clyne has again autographed
a Fender acoustic guitar for this year’s fundraiser. Along with the
guitar, the winning bidder will get two tickets to Roger Clyne and
the Peacemakers’ Circus Mexicus and a bottle of Cancion tequila!
Donor: Roger Clyne
Genuine Navajo rug. Crafted by the highly skilled weaver Carol Begay, this 48” X 24” authentic
Navajo handwoven rug is simply dazzling! Carol is a resident of Ganado, Arizona, on the Navajo reser-
vation.
Donor: Perry Null Trading Company, 1710 South Second Street, Gallup, NM 87301, Phone: (505) 722-
3806, www.perrynulltrading.com
Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society life membership. In addition to your life membership,
you’ll receive a quality wooden plaque recognizing your membership and financial contribution to the
Society.
Donor: Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society, Inc.
Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) life membership. Here’s an opportuni-
ty to become a lifetime member of the world’s premier advocacy group
for wild sheep. The Wild Sheep Foundation has raised millions of dol-
lars for conservation efforts on behalf of all four species of North Ameri-
can wild sheep as well as other sheep species throughout the world.
Donor: Wild Sheep Foundation, 720 Allen Avenue, Cody, WY 82414,
6 Phone: (307) 527-6261 www.wildsheepfoundation.org
Bighorn cigar aficionado set. Included in this set are a large cedar-lined humidor with a 150-cigar ca-
pacity, a large crystal ashtray, and a single-torch lighter. Each piece is embellished with fine pewter 3-D en-
graved bighorn sheep scenes. Also included is an assortment of premium cigars.
Donor: Heritage Metalworks, Chandler, AZ , Phone: (480) 834-
9144
The Whole Hog. This hog with a live weight of about 280 to
300 pounds will be fully processed and packaged to keep you and
your family in hog heaven for months!
Donors: Miller’s Southwestern Processing, LLC, 2689 East Combs
Road. Queen Creek, AZ 85242
Phone: (480) 987-8700, www.millerssouthwest.com
Side of beef. The side of certified grass-fed beef will come
from a cow with a live weight of about 1000 to 1100 pounds. Like
the hog described above, it will be fully processed and packaged.
With today’s beef prices, you can’t afford to overlook this one. Don’t miss this opportunity to keep your fami-
ly well fed with quality beef for months to come!
Donors: Andy and Stefanie Smallhouse/Carlink ranch
Fine furniture. Long-time ADBSS supporter Bob MacMillan is again donating a piece of fine furniture to
this year’s fundraiser. The specific piece of furniture was not identified as this donation profile went to press,
but the quality of the furniture donated by Bob is always top-notch and an outstanding addition to any home.
Donor: Robert MacMillan, Aspenhome/Furniture Values International, LLC , 601 N 75th Avenue, Phoenix,
AZ 85043, Phone: (602) 442-5631
German wire-haired pointer puppy. This adorable female pup-
py will be about nine weeks old the night of the fundraiser,. The
auctioning of a pup is always one of the highlights of our fundrais-
er, and it looks to be even more exciting than usual this time. She
will be eager to go home with the lucky buyer that night!
Donor: Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society, Inc.
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Embassy Suites Resort
5001 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, Arizona
Waterhole • 4:00 pm
Dinner • 6:00 pm
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