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This item SOLD at 2020 Jan 31 @ 20:39UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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The Foundation for Wildlife Management is an Idaho based conservation organization that works with the Idaho Department of Fish & Game to promote and implement effective recovery efforts to restore big game populations throughout the state.
For example, in the Lolo Region of Idaho, the elk population in 1995 numbered 16,000 animals. Today, that number is less than 1,000!! Why? Because in 1995, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released 11 wolves into Central Idaho and 4 wolves in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Today, there are more than 1000 wolves and 100 breeding pairs roaming these areas. Some will argue that the actual number of wolves to be three times that number!!
Since 2016, the Foundation for Wildlife Management has removed more than 700 wolves from these wildlife areas but the wolves continue to re-populate in alarming numbers. In fact, wolves reproduce at a rate of 40% annually.
The Foundation has asked for GSCO’s help.
Trapping wolves is expensive. For the 2019-20 season, trappers and hunters receive $500 for every legally harvested wolf. But in the Panhandle of Idaho, the reimbursement is $1,000 per wolf. The Foundation has expended hundreds of thousands of dollars during the past two years in support of the reimbursement program. But it’s not enough.
Tonight, Doug and Shelly Sayer, both longtime GSCO supporters, have donated an Idaho wolf hide to GSCO to help us help them raise more monies in support of this very important wolf management program.
Auction Location:
P O Box 310727, Birmingham, Alabama, 35231, United States
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
5,000.00 |
5% |
| 5,000.00 |
Infinite |
250.00 |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
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Contact GSCO @ 205-674-0101 or email gsco@wildsheep.org for shipping arrangements.
Payment Details:
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Auction Payments
Each auctioned item should be fully paid for during or directly after each auction. All sales are final. In no event shall Buyer seek reimbursement from GSCO and Buyer acknowledges and agrees that GSCO is not liable to refund the purchase price or any portion thereof.
Payment Methods
We accept cash, check, or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover).
Credit card Payments
A 3% administration fee will be added for all credit card payments.
Pickup and Shipping
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REFUND POLICY
All sales are final. In no event shall Buyer seek reimbursement from GSCO and Buyer acknowledges and agrees that GSCO is not liable to refund the purchase price or any portion thereof.
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The auctioneer and his staff run the auction. Their rules and decisions will be final. If during the 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 pre-designated bid spotters in the audience, and it is the responsibility of the bidder to direct bids to the nearest spotter. The auctioneer and spotters will make every attempt to acknowledge all desired bids, but GSCO is not responsible for any missed bids or bids that fail to be executed.
The high bidder for a hunt or trip is responsible for making arrangements directly with the donor in a timely manner. It IS NOT the obligation of the donor or Grand Slam Club/Ovis to contact the high bidder. The high bidder is responsible for following the same procedure as if the hunt or trip had been booked directly with the provider.
Online Bidding
All online bidders will be required to pay a 5% buyer’s premium with a $250.00 Cap plus an additional 4% credit card administrative fee.
You will be asked to provide the following information: full name, email address, billing address, phone number, credit card number which an address verification system (avs) is completed. Items purchased through the online auction will be shipped by a GSCO representative and shipping and handling fees are the responsibility of the purchaser.
All purchases over the amount of $10,000 will require a call back from GSCO auction team for verification.
HUNTS
Although GSCO has used its reasonable efforts to ensure the quality of donated hunts and trips, it has no control over the operation of the donor and cannot and does not guarantee that the hunt or trip will be to the Buyer’s satisfaction. The Buyer understands and agrees that it is his/her responsibility to make all arrangements for hunt or trip dates, including travel and completion of filing of all necessary documents, including applications for licenses and permits. GSCO cannot guarantee or warrant that a trophy animal or any animal will be taken during a hunt. Some hunts are subject to VAT and GST tax liabilities, which sometimes are due and payable before the hunt can be taken. Buyer understands and agrees that GSCO is not responsible for these fees and that it is the Buyer’s responsibility to pay these fees unless other arrangements are made with the donor.
In no event shall GSCO, its directors, officers, agents, employees, or representatives be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages however causes and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way or form out of the Buyer’s purchase of trips, hunts, goods, services, or anything else purchased by Buyer at auction.
FIREARMS
Before taking possession of your purchased firearm, the gun must be registered in compliance with all federal, state, and local firearms laws. GSCO will ship the firearm through a Firearms License (FFL) holder, at the expense of the purchaser, to a Firearms License (FFL) holder of your choice after the event.