Auction Details
NBU holds one fundraising event per year. The annual banquet and auction attract over 2200 hunting enthusiasts and wildlife lovers from all over North America. The funds generated from this event are what enable NBU to accomplish their mission. The banquet includes an elaborate dinner, impressive displays of sporting and outdoor merchandise, fine wildlife artwork, outstanding taxidermy, and an incredible display of some of Nevada’s finest trophies.
The Main Event The banquet will bring spectacular auction item donated by retailers, outfitters, manufacturers, taxidermists, artists, organizations, individuals, and many others from all over the world. The highest bidders will walk away with everything from guided big game hunts, to river rafting trips, to photographic safaris. Silent auctions and raffles are also held for items such as, fur coats, artwork, vacations, and custom rifles.
Heritage Auction Tags
The 2019 banquet will feature an auction for a Nevada Heritage Tag (similar to other states’ “Governor’s Tags”). A Desert Bighorn Sheep tag will be available for purchase with the successful bidder having the opportunity to hunt statewide, with any legal weapon, during liberal season calendars. Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Heritage for Wildlife Trust Fund
The auction price of the Heritage tags have increased dramatically with the proceeds from these tags going directly to Nevada Department of Wildlife’s heritage for Wildlife Trust Fund. By statute, only the interest from this trust fund can be expended, and the monies can only be utilized in Fish and Wildlife programs.
Awards
Awards are also given honoring the generous support of individuals and organizations for their contributions to NBU and Nevada’s wildlife. Children attending the event also receive special attention with their own drawings and prizes awarded.
Success
NBU’s programs and projects involving big game reintroduction, habitat improvement, education, and research is only possible through the contributions, combined efforts and support of concerned community leaders, generous organizations and conscientious individuals.
Overwhelming Growth
The success and participation each year at NBU’s banquet, as well as NBU’s growing membership are evidence that we are on the right track.
If you use a check as payment, payment will need to be received not later than 10 days after auction closes.
Any bid, whether at the silent auction, live auction or by phone or internet, constitutes an UNCONDITIONAL OFFER TO BUY the item in question at the price bid. Unless a higher and subsequent bid is made, your bid creates a binding contract of purchase and obligates you to pay the bid amount.
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