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1,750.00USDby Sakohunter62
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Bidding Ends At
2025 Jun 08 @ 18:24 (UTC-07:00 : PDT/MST)
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-Our donors are very generous!
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This Columbian blacktail deer hunt at the California Hopland Research and Extension Center (HREC) is for one hunter and one observer for one day of scouting and two days of hunting on the opening weekend, August 9-11, 2025. This is a very rare opportunity to hunt this exclusive 5,358 acre property.
Accommodations are not included. However, the city of Hopland is very close, with two hotels, and Ukiah is 25 minutes away with multiple hotels.
The University of California Hopland Research and Extension Center ("HREC") property is located in the Mayacamas mountains of Mendocino County, roughly two hour's drive North of San Francisco. HREC has been recognized for decades as a center for wildlife research on Columbian Black-tailed deer. HREC offers an annual deer hunt that ties into and helps support these activities.
DATES:
- This is a fixed date hunt, only available August 9 for pre-scouting, hunting August 10-11 in 2025. This is the opening weekend of hunting at the HREC.
INCLUDED: Although this is an UNGUIDED hunt, HREC will assist by including:
One day of pre-hunt scouting including a one-hour orientation with HREC Staff about the property and past hunting information; maps showing water sources, contours and satellite imagery of vegetation; access to a skinning-shed, including power hoist, basic cleaning equipment and cooling room; participation in active deer research activities.
NOT INCLUDED: California hunting license plus A-Zone deer tags. Rifle rental is not available. Food, Meals, Accommodations and Transportation are on your own
LOCATION: 2 hours from San Francisco, CA
OUTFITTER: This is a self-guided hunt with no outfitter
By bidding on one of these very limited Restricted Hunt slots you will not only be able to take advantage of a great and rare opportunity to hunt on HREC, but you will also be helping to fund vital continuing research into California's wildlife and relevant land management practices to ensure our natural resources for future generations.
Auction Location:
2596 Bay Road, Redwood City, California, 94063, United States
Credit Card Processing Fee of 4% and Buyers Premium of 6% will be added on each invoice.
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
6% |
Additional Fees:
| Fee | Amount | Applicable Locations | Applied To |
| Credit Card Processing Fee |
4%
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Not Applicable
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This fee applies to the total of the invoice
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Shipping Details:
The Purchaser (winning bidder) of any physical items will be responsible for the cost, with payment in advance, of any shipping, crating, packaging and insurance associated with delivery.
SCI SFBA assumes no responsibility or liability of shipped items. No physical merchandise will be delivered to winning bidders until SFBA bank confirms full payment has been received. All physical merchandise may not be shipped until 30 days after the close of auction.
Trips purchased online will have the hunt packet emailed to them following payment.
Payment Details:
Credit Card Processing Fee of 4% and Buyers Premium of 6% will be added on each invoice.
All sales are final. NO RETURNS OF WON ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. No payments will, under any circumstances, be accepted from any third party not being a successful qualified bidder. Bidders’ names and addresses to which the merchandise must be delivered may not be changed after date of sale.
Accepted Payment Methods:
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- AMEX
- Money Order/Bank Draft
- PayPal
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All auctioned hunts must be used within the timeframe specified on the donation. If no date range is specified, all hunts or trips must be used within one year of the date of purchase.
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Auction hunt buyers must be flexible as some dates are inevitably booked by the outfitter or professional hunter.
SHIPPING DETAILS:
The Purchaser (winning bidder) of any physical items will be responsible for the cost, with payment in advance, of any shipping, crating, packaging and insurance associated with delivery.
SCI SFBA assumes no responsibility or liability of shipped items. No physical merchandise will be delivered to winning bidders until SFBA bank confirms full payment has been received. All physical merchandise may not be shipped until 30 days after the close of auction.
Trips purchased online will have the hunt packet emailed to them.
CHARITABLE DEDUCTION QUALIFICATIONS
SCI SFBA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is listed as a charitable organization under the United States Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, in accordance with IRS regulations, payments or donations made to the SCI SFBA Chapter for auction items MAY be tax deductible. Please consult your accountant. SCI SFBA tax identification number is 94-3142350
ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS
Please contact Beverly Valdez within 24 hours to arrange payment. bev@safariclub-sfbay.org / 650-409-6005. You must provide card type, account number, expiration date, billing zip code, and 3 digit security code from back of card.
All sales are final. NO RETURNS OF WON ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. No payments will, under any circumstances, be accepted from any third party not being a successful qualified bidder. Bidders’ names and addresses to which the merchandise must be delivered may not be changed after date of sale.
Premiums
6% Buyer's Premium will be added to each winning bid.
4% Credit card fee will be added to each winning bid processed by credit card, wire transfer, or Paypal.
All physical items are subject to local sales tax for Redwood City, California. (9.875%)