Heart of Stoke Foundation – Heart of Stoke Foundation Benefit Auction 2024
Auction Ends: Nov 15, 2024 10:00 PM EST

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Big Game Safari- New Zealand

Item Number
130
Estimated Value
18000 USD
Opening Bid
1995 USD

The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to Heart of Stoke Foundation (tax ID 921326369) on behalf of the winner.

Buy Now Price
10000 USD
Online Open
2024-11-15 08:00:00.0
Online Close
2024-11-15 22:00:00.0  -  Bid Extension

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Item Description

Avon Valley Safaris Red Stag Hunt 5-Days & 4-Nights for 6 Hunters This Experience Includes:

• 5-night stay at Avon Valley Safaris near Blenheim • Three full Stag hunting days with a guide

• Three gourmet-prepared meals per day with wine and beer

• Big Game hunting license, rifle rental, and ammunition

• Two hunters to 1 guide ratio

• Pickup and drop off at Blenheim Airport

• All transportation in the hunting area Experience an unforgettable hunting adventure in the Marlborough region on the South Island of New Zealand.

You will be hunting for Red Stag, Himalayan Tahr, Alpine Chamois, Captain Cook wild boar, and more. Hunt thousands of acres for multiple big game species with your Kiwi guide.

Enjoy comfortable lodging with all the amenities of home, including gourmet meals, local wine and beer, Wi-Fi, and more. Good for 2025 to 2027 New Zealand hunting seasons.

Big Game Hunting:

A typical day will begin with a full breakfast, a morning trip into the field to hunt, a relaxing lunch back at the lodge, a mid-afternoon nap, and another afternoon big game hunting experience. Then, enjoy cocktails, wine, appetizers, and dinner with courses inspired by the local Kiwi culture with fresh venison, chicken, beef and vegetables, and local desserts.

Accommodation:

Enjoy a 5-night stay in two rooms (double beds) with En-Suite bathrooms in a lodge created with your comfort in mind. Savor local-inspired gourmet meals and superb New Zealand wine and local beer in the main dining area. Relax in the living room and share stories about your successful day of hunting. Located in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, approximately one hour’s drive from Blenheim, transportation from the airport to lodge included. Hunt thousands of acres of prime New Zealand ranchlands and farmland for up to 12-species of Big Game animals. The most popular time to hunt Red Stag is mid-February through the end of July, while the best time to pursue Tahr and Chamois is May through July.

Available Species:

• Red Stag

• Himalayan Tahr

• Feral Goat

• Wapiti

• Alpine Chamois

• Captain Cook Wild Boar

• Fallow Stag

• Arapawa Ram

• Waterfowl (in season)

Additional Information Hunter must complete travel within three years from the date of purchase. Reservations are subject to availability. Children as young as ten who have taken a hunter safety course can hunt with their parents. A deposit of $2,000 per hunter is required to reserve hunting reservations and dates. The $2,000 deposit goes 100% towards each hunter’s trophy fees for animals harvested at the end of the hunt. An additional $2,000 deposit is due by June 1 st, the year prior to arrival. This second deposit also goes 100% towards trophy fees. Hunters must harvest a red stag with a minimum score of SCI375 or equivalent in the price of a Tahr, Chamois, or other game. Non-hunters can join the trip at the rate of $1500 per person. The average hunter will spend $7,000 in trophy fees. Additional Hunters There may be room to add additional hunters at no extra cost. Please inquire. Not included with this trip: Roundtrip airfare to Blenheim, accommodations before or after the hunt, trophy fees for animals harvested or wounded, dip and pack or other taxidermy services, trophy export costs, rifle permits, or non-hunters. Please note: The use of drugs and illegal substances, prostitution, visiting strip clubs, or other illegal or illicit activities is not condoned or allowed at the lodge or under the supervision of Argentina Top Hunts. Breaking these rules will result in losing your hunting privileges without a refund and being immediately escorted to the airport. Contact For questions and reservations, please get in touch with Cody Kennerknecht at 970-250-6613 or cody@charitysafaris.com

See our Charity Safaris Disclaimer here: http://charity.2.vu/disclaimer or scan the following QR Code. *Due to inflation and currency fluctuations, the prices listed here are subject to change.

Item Special Note

Available Species:
• Red Stag • Himalayan Tahr • Feral Goat
• Wapiti • Alpine Chamois • Captain Cook Wild Boar
• Fallow Stag • Arapawa Ram • Waterfowl (in season)

Additional Information
Hunter must complete travel within three years from the date of purchase. Reservations are subject to availability.
Children as young as ten who have taken a hunter safety course can hunt with their parents. A deposit of $2,000 per hunter is required to reserve hunting reservations and dates. The $2,000 deposit goes 100% towards each hunter’s trophy fees for animals harvested at the end of thehunt. An additional $2,000 deposit is due by June 1st, the year prior to arrival. This second
deposit also goes 100% towards trophy fees.

Hunters must harvest a red stag with a minimum score of SCI375 or equivalent in the price of a Tahr, Chamois, or other game. Non-hunters can join the trip at the rate of $1500 per person.
The average hunter will spend $7,000 in trophy fees.

Additional Hunters
There may be room to add additional hunters at no extra cost. Please inquire.
Not included with this trip: Roundtrip airfare to Blenheim, accommodations before or after the hunt, trophy fees for animals harvested or wounded, dip and pack or other taxidermy services, trophy export costs, rifle permits, or non-hunters.
Please note: The use of drugs and illegal substances, prostitution, visiting strip clubs, or other illegal or illicit activities is not condoned or allowed at the lodge or under the supervision of Argentina Top Hunts. Breaking these rules will result in losing your hunting privileges without a refund and being immediately escorted to the airport.

Contact
For questions and reservations, please get in touch with Cody Kennerknecht at 970-250-6613 or cody@charitysafaris.com
See our Charity Safaris Disclaimer here: http://charity.2.vu/disclaimer or scan the following QR Code.

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