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This item SOLD at 2026 Aug 08 @ 20:33UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT
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Through great conservation efforts, the Louisiana Black Bear season has returned! Forget the lottery system.
This is your opportunity to hunt Louisiana black bear with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary's Tag for the 2026 season.
This tag entitles 1 hunter to take 1 Louisiana Black Bear. This hunt does not have residency restrictions -- you are not required to be a Louisiana resident! The tag can be used to hunt any open bear management area within the state and may be used on private property or any qualifying WMA. If the hunter elects to hunt a WMA, LDWF will assist the hunter with scouting and baiting. If requested, SCI Acadiana will assist the winning bidder to potentially find a private landowner willing to grant hunting rights on their property.
The winning hunter is required to take the mandatory LDWF education course prior to hunting. Any legal method of take for a Louisiana Black Bear is permitted, as per Louisiana 2026-2027 Hunting Rules and Regulations.
Included:
• All licenses
• The Secretary's Bear Tag
• $500 taxidermy credit from Southern Taxidermy
Not Included:
• Transportation
• Lodging
• Airfare
• Before and after hunt expenses
• Gratuities
Secured By: Richard Kennedy
Contact: SCI Acadiana Chapter
Photo Cred: Tensas Exposure- Follow on Socials!
Auction Location:
PO Box 51727, Lafayette, Louisiana, 70505, United States
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
6% |
Additional Fees:
| Fee | Amount | Applicable Locations | Applied To |
| credit card processing fee |
3%
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Not Applicable
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This fee applies to the total of the invoice
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evening event. Items bought at auction may be paid for by cash, check, or credit card
(AMEX, VISA or MASTERCARD). Nonpayment of any item will cancel the sale. In the
event of a “tie” between bidders, the auctioneer may re-open the bidding between the two
high bidders only. A buyer acknowledgment form will be executed by the high bidder
immediately following the auction of each item. When the buyer signs the buyer
acknowledgment form, it is done subject to the terms and conditions of these official auction
rules and any disclaimer contained herein. Any failure to execute the buyer acknowledgment
form will result in prompt re-auction of the item.
2. All items auctioned are sold “as is.” SCI assumes no responsibility for the validity of the
descriptions, authenticity, or condition of any item donated for auction. SCI makes no
warranty or guarantee, express or implied regarding any property or service sold at auction
including, but not limited to, any warranty of fitness for a particular purpose or
merchantability. Values listed are as stated by donors and are not warranted by SCI for tax
or any other purpose.
3. All items auctioned (whether goods or services) have been acquired or obtained by SCI from
third parties. The purchaser acknowledges that the items have not been inspected by SCI
and that the purchaser is advised, in the case of firearms, knives, bows, bullets or other
hunting equipment, to secure a competent inspection and test of the goods before use. No
services auctioned are to or will be performed by SCI.
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of any property or service, and neither SCI nor the donor is responsible for any personal
injuries or damages to property that may result from the utilization of any property or
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local, federal, foreign or political body for any matter whatsoever arising from the use of the
auctioned items, or any actions or parties conducting business with respect to the auctioned
items, the donor and/or purchaser will pay SCI’s attorneys’ fees and costs and will hold SCI
harmless from any judgment thereon.
5. By making a purchase, the purchaser agrees that:
a. The auction and purchases made at the auction shall be governed in all respects,
whether as to validity, construction, capacity, performance, or otherwise, by the laws of the
State of Louisiana, except as pre-empted by federal law and that venue for any and all
actions, including litigation, mediation and/or arbitration, shall be in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Live Auction
Auction Rules & Procedures cont..
b. Any dispute or action arising out of or relating to the Auction and purchases
made at the Auction shall first be submitted to mediation before a mediator mutually
agreed to by the Parties, with said mediation to be held in Lafayette, Louisiana. If
mediation is unsuccessful, then such dispute or claim shall be submitted to final and
binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration
Association or other appropriate standard relating to disputes arising out of contract,
before one arbitrator, with said arbitration to be held in Lafayette, Louisiana.
6. If during a live auction, a final bid for an item is erroneously taken from two bidders,
the bidding is closed to everyone else except those two bidders. The high bidder
acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser; the auctioneer shall have the
sole and final discretion to determine the successful bidder in any auction. At each live
auction, there will be predesignated bid spotters in the audience, and it is the
responsibility of the bidder to direct bids to the nearest spotter. The auctioneers and
spotters will make every attempt to acknowledge all desired bids, but SCI is not
responsible for any missed bids or bids that fail to be executed.
7. Successful bidders may, during or immediately following the auction, present their
copy of the Buyer’s Agreement to the Auction Payment Counter, where they may pay
by cash, check or credit card. Checks should be made to LA Acadiana SCI Chapter
(SCI) and must be drawn on a U.S. bank and in U.S. dollars. Visa, MasterCard and
American Express are accepted. Items purchased through an online auction will be
shipped by the online shipping representative and fees are the responsibility of the
purchaser.
8. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. ALL TANGIBLE GOODS PURCHASED AT THE SCI
AUCTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE CURRENT STATE AND LOCAL SALES
TAX RATES. THERE WILL BE NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS on items or
services. Unless otherwise indicated, all auction items, services and hunts must be used
within one year of the date of the purchase at auction. Dates and times for applicable
items are to be arranged at the mutual convenience of the donor and winning
bidder/purchaser. IT IS THE PURCHASER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT
THE DONOR REGARDING PURCHASED ITEMS, SERVICES OR HUNTS and to
make all arrangements for hunt dates and the application of necessary of paperwork
for licenses and permits. SCI is not, and will not act as, a conduit or go-between
between the purchaser and donor. After the hunt has been completed, the purchaser
must complete a hunt report form and submit it to the Convention Department, Auction
Program.
9. IT IS THE PURCHASER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THE DONOR
REGARDING PURCHASED ITEMS, SERVICES OR HUNTS and to make all
arrangements for hunt dates and the application of necessary of paperwork for licenses
and permits. SCI is not, and will not act as, a conduit or go-between between the
purchaser and donor. After the hunt has been completed, the purchaser must complete
a hunt report form and submit it to the Convention Department, Auction Program.
10. Although SCI has made every effort to ensure the quality of donated hunts and trips, it
cannot, and does not, guarantee the satisfaction of either the donor or the purchaser.
Auction Rules & Procedures cont.
11. To protect our hunt donors, SCI reserves the right to withdraw any donated hunt from
the auction that does not receive a bid at the minimum of 50% of its stated value. If the
Auction Program Chairman and/or the Auctioneer determines that it is necessary or in
SCI’s best interest, the hunt may be offered to the last highest bidder at 50% of its
stated value before determining that a withdrawal is necessary. If the last highest bidder
rejects the offer, the hunt may be considered a no sale and withdrawn and may be resold
later. All hunt values are printed in the auction guide and verified from donor price
lists. The Auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion to determine the sale of a
donated hunt.
12. Some hunts are subject to VAT and GST tax liabilities. Often these taxes are due and
payable before a hunt can be taken. Other items may be subject to sales taxes. SCI does
not assume responsibility for these fees. Please verify amounts with donor and check
with the local government where a hunt is to be taken to validate tax rates.
13. The terms and conditions set forth in the Auction Buyer Policy and the Auction Hunt
Policy are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
14. All firearms in the Live Auction and the Bucket Raffle are subject to a Federal
Background check. After the event, the firearms are returned directly to Field and
Streams. The buyer/winner must go to Lafayette Shooters to complete a Form 4473
and have a NICS (or state) background check completed. Upon successful
completion of those two requirements, and any state mandated waiting period, the
firearm will be delivered to the buyer/winner at Lafayette Shooters.
The purchaser’s acceptance of the Buyer’s Agreement signifies and guarantees that the
purchaser has read and understands these Auction Program Rules and Regulations. The
purchaser accepts and agrees to completely abide by and be legally bound by all the terms,
conditions, rules and regulations.