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Capital Conservation Awards Dinner

The 4th Annual Capital Conservation Dinner will be held on April 19th 2012.

It will be held at House of Sweden, 2900 K Street NW, Washington, DC.

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Once in a Lifetime Bahamas Fishing Trip with Steven Rinella

Experience the once in a lifetime opportunity to fish over 250 miles of flats in the Bahamas with none other than Steven Rinella of Sportsman Channel's MeatEater TV Show!  You and a friend will enjoy a 3 night / 2 day stay at Deep Water Cay.  The trip includes accommodations, all meals, and professional guides and instructors.

Deep Water Cay Priceless

Fish with One of the Greatest Bass Anglers on the Planet--Hank Parker!

Once in a lifetime opportunity! Thanks to Pure Fishing, Inc., you will get to spend time time on the water with the one and only Hank Parker.  His professional fishing career started in 1976 when he fished the National Bass Association Tournament Circuit, winning their national championship in his first season.  During his time on the Bassmaster circuit he won the Bassmaster Classic in 1979 & 1989.  He was also the first angler to win the Grand Slam of Bass Fishing, which includes the Classic, B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year, and the B.A.S.S. SuperBass Tournament.  In 2003, Hank was inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, and in 2006, he was inducted into the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame.  Hank and you will both agree on a fishing location anywhere in the US, and he’ll bring his boat and all of the gear.  Transportation and travel expenses are not included to the mutually selected location. 

Pure Fishing, Inc. Priceless

Boca Paila Fishing Lodge Trip in Mexico

Two lucky anglers will be able to experience what Boca Paila Fishing Lodge on the Yucatan Peninsula has to offer thanks to Frontiers Travel. It provides outstanding fishing for bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, jacks and barracuda.  This package includes a 5-night/4-day (Sunday to Friday OR Tuesday to Sunday).  Ground transportation from the Cancun Airport, all meals and accommodations at the lodge, six full days of guided fishing, and taxes are included.

Frontiers International Travel $4,600

Argentina Dove Hunt

A trip for two shooters to Pica Zuro Lodge OR La Dormida Lodge to experience world-class dove hunting in Cordoba, Argentina from Frontiers Travel.  The package includes a 3-night/3-day stay in the dove shooting capital of the world where you and a guest will have expertly trained guides.  Meet and greet service at the Cordoba Airport, ground transfers, and all meals and beverages are included. 

Frontiers International Travel $4,700

Cast and Blast on the John Day River in Oregon

Experience the best of both worlds with this hunting and fishing package by Litte Creek Outfitters.  You and a friend will enjoy a full day of fly fishing for steelhead on the John Day River in addition to a one day chukar hunt.  At the end of the day, you will retire to the beautiful Wilson Ranch Retreat which is a 9,000 acre working cattle ranch.  The trip includes lodging for 3 nights, breakfasts and lunches, steelhead flies and equipment if needed.  Valid trip dates range from October 15th to December 15th 2012.

Mia Sheppard $1,400

Bass Pro Pet Package

Give your pet the best there is with a RedHead package from Bass Pro Shops.  Your dog will love this RedHead Bolster Pet Bed.  After a long day of hunting, it will be just the cushy slice of heaven your dog will need!  Trying not to get dirt and hair everywhere from your favorite four-legged friend can seem like a full time job. This RedHead Pet Throw is a great all-purpose pet throw that protects furniture or the back of your vehicle.  RedHead will also keep your pet hydrated and well fed with their durable, lightweight, and rust resistant stainless steel dog bowl.  Last but not least, the RedHead Leather Lead is durable and 6 feet long-great for training!

Bass Pro Shops $140

Boordy Vineyard Concert Basket

Boordy Vineyards is one of Maryland's most acclaimed wine producers. Boordy is located in Baltimore County -- a short twenty-five minutes north of Baltimore. 

In this Concert Basket, you will receive one of Boordy Vineyard's famous bottles of wine from their Maryland Icon series, two wine glasses, a wine stopper, and four tickets to your choice of one of their 2012 Summer Evening Concerts.

Boordy Vineyards $100

Costa Del Mar His & Hers Package

This package is all you need for a day out on the water.  It starts with a custom Costa Del Mar Yeti Roadie Cooler stuffed full of Costa gear!  There are two hats, one navy and one light pink. There are also two t-shirts, one white with a blue Costa logo and one hot pink with a white Costa logo, In addition there are two pairs of croakies, a pink neoprene Costa one for the ladies and a set of Costa's C-Line Retainers for the men.  Put those croakies to good use with the 2 pairs of Costa Del Mar sunglasses included as well. The ultimate package!

Costa Del Mar $670

Ascend Sit-On-Top Angler Kayak

The Ascend FS12T Sit-On-Top Angler Kayak from Bass Pro Shops has an ultra-stable hull and handles almost effortlessly, making it ideal for fishing.  It is also the perfect mixture between comfort and performance with a large open cockpit area with a ergonomic adjustable cushioned seating system, five-position foot rests, deep position cup holder, large catch-all tray big enough for standard-sized tackle box, and other work areas among many other features.  It is made from the highest quality virgin high density linear polyethylene and measures 12 feet and 31 inches wide.

Bass Pro Shops $500

St. Michaels, MD Fly Fishing Getaway

You and up to three friends will enjoy a half day of some of the best fishing on the Bay with Captain Russ Wilkinson of Chesapeake Bay Fly Fishing.  All tackle for fly or spin fishing, fishing licenses, flies, lures and leaders are provided and all equipment is furnished by Orvis. You'll also receive a $50 gift certificate to Keeper's of St. Michaels, the ultimate Eastern Shore source for sportsmens' outfitting.  Then retire to a waterfront suite with two queen beds at the Harbour Inn.

 

 

Chesapeake Bay Fly Fishing $500

Orvis Access 865-4 Mid Flex Fly Rod Outfit

You can be the owner of a fly rod from the all new Access Rod Series from Orvis - the best price to performance value ever offered in fly rods. For years the 8-foot 6-inch 5-weight was the best-selling fly rod model in the Orvis line and the new Access outfit version continues that tradition of excellence in this model. The simple combination of medium length and medium weight makes it the most versatile fly rod ever built. From small streams, to large rivers, from trout to bass, this fly rod can handle it all.

Orvis $575

Fully Loaded Orvis Sling Pack

Cast and fish with total freedom. Orvis’s most popular pack allows the angler to wear it over one shoulder completely out of the way, but still have quick and easy access to all your gear. Large main compartment can hold multiple fly boxes, tippet spools and accessories. Plier sheath is designed to accommodate your favorite fishing plier with a secure attachment point for the safety lanyard. The fully loaded version of this sling pack includes 1 Mini Nipper, 3 SS Knotless Leaders 2 pack (Sizes 3,4,5), 1 Floatant Combo Pack, 1 Mesh Leader Wallet, 1 Perfect Drift Strike Indicators, 1 Wire Cord Zinger, 1 M2 Lock & Load Fly Box, 1 SS Tippet Material 40M Spool (Sizes 4,5,6), 2 Rising Trout Selections (Sizes 1, 2), 1 Tungsten Putty, and last but not least, 1 Micro Scissor Forceps.

Orvis $200

Orvis Safe Passage Rolling Vented Duffle

Orvis’s fishing luggage features new eco-friendly material, new cart system and wheels, and an updated color. The Safe Passage Rolling Vented Duffle also features a new tarpaulin top to protect against airline abuse and inclement weather.  This great piece of luggage stores clothes up top and also gear, wet or dry, in the separate vented compartment below. Designed to stand on end without tipping over. The bottom will hold a 9' four-piece rod tube. One gusseted outside end pocket and improved compression straps to keep load from shifting.  There’s also a very roomy main compartment features a full-length, zip-close mesh pocket.  This is the do-it-all bag for your all of your fishing travels!

Orvis $260

Alpha .243 Grand Slam Rifle

Add to your collection with this great Alpha .243 Grand Slam bolt-action rifle. The rifle includes the Leupold 3x-10x scope.  It has an appraisal rating of excellent with a gloss finished wood stock.

The George B. Storer Foundation $1,300

Vortex 65mm Viper Spotting Scope

Pick out the detail you need with the compact Vortex 65mm Viper Spotting Scope at your fingertips. XR anti-reflective coatings team up with XD extra-low dispersion glass for images that are bright, crisp, and sharp. You’ll be able to meet challenging conditions with confidence thanks to the superior fogproof and waterproof performance of the rugged Viper. These are easily the best way to make your trophy selection without putting a mile on your boots, the high-performing Viper spotting scope has your name on it!

Vortex Optics $700

Pintail Point Sporting Clay Getaway

Getaway to the Eastern Shore with a one night stay at the beautiful Pintail Point.  You and a guest will stay in the Pintail Point Manor House Bed & Breakfast which was featured in Cooking with Paula Deen magazine.  Every room of this 1936 manor offers a stunning view of the Wye River set on a 16-acre peninsula.  During your stay, each person will receive 25 rounds of clays on one of their 22 diverse shooting stations.  A full country breakfast awaits you and your guest in the morning.

Pintail Point $250

Set of Vintage Orvis Prints

This stunning set of vintage Orvis prints from Folly is the perfect accent for any room!  The pair are prints from the Lake Flies section of “Favorite Flies and Their Histories” that was compiled by Mary Orvis Marbury, daughter of Charles F. Orvis, founder of Orvis. In 1890, Marbury sent seasoned anglers throughout the U.S. specific questions about their favorite fly, and their answers were compiled into the book and combined with beautiful illustrations released two years later in 1892.  Each print has a set of six different colorful lake flies on smooth ivory paper surrounded by a wooden frame. They both measure 7 inches by 9 ¼ inches.

Folly $400

Johnny Morris Signature Rod and Reel

 There isn't a fish alive that can trash this rod. Bass Pro Shops have proven it, and their customers confirm that no other rod, at any price, can match it for sensitivity. The Johnny Morris Signature Series II Rod combines the proven performance features of the original series--one of the world's lightest, toughest, best handling rods--with some hot new upgrades, without altering the core. The Johnny Morris Signature Series Spinning Reel also not only retains the awesome performance profile of the original award-winning version, but locks it in with our sealed aluminum body construction. The frame and side plates are as light and strong as ever, but dust and debris can’t get in—so the lube retains its viscosity, wear is reduced, and interior parts continue to function crisply.

Bass Pro Shops $240

Sitka 90% Open Country Jacket

This Sitka 90% Open Country Jacket is for tough grinds, mellow breezes, and the need for speed.  Built to work with you while powering up hills, the 90% Jacket is built of a durable, and breathable, 2-way stretch, DWR treated soft shell material. Perfect for the active hunter, and sturdily supported by the innovative soft shell finish.

Sitka $230

Smathers and Branson Gift Certificate

Treat yourself to a hand crafted needlepoint belt, wallet, flask, key fob...the the possibilities are endless...from Smathers and Branson.

Smathers and Branson $160

Blue Ridge Mountain Deer Hunt

Enjoy a fall white-tailed deer hunt in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains with TRCP’s Science and Policy Director, Tom Franklin.  The winning bidder will accompany Tom on his family farm for a one-day hunt.   With a little luck, a majestic Virginia white-tail will appear below your stand and you will return home proudly with a fine and tasty specimen of America’s premier big game animal.

This trip will occur in December on mutually agreeable dates and times. License not included.

Tom Franklin $400

Buck Bomb Bundle

The Buck Bomb takes the guesswork out of scent use with their extremely effective products with a three-year shelf life that has both effectiveness and ease of use. This bundle includes six Buck Bomb: Doe In Estrus cans, two Buck Bomb Detonators with no-leak O-ring seals and convenient for hanging from branches or foliage, and two Scrape Generators that encourages bucks to "generate" scrapes and makes it easy to attract deer year round to visit your site location. 

Buck Bomb $120

Minox BL 8x33 Binoculars

The Minox BL 8x33 binoculars are designed to deliver powerful magnification while still being lightweight and compact.  These binoculars are perfect for any terrain or any adventure and are sure to be valued companion for years to come.

Minox $360

Bob Timberlake Luggage Collection Rucksack

The Bob Timberlake Luggage Collection represents the highest standards of quality.  All items from the collection are made with heavy-duty 22-oz. cotton canvas with paraffin weatherproof coating and U.S. pulled oil fine leather.  The Bob Timberlake Rucksack from Bass Pro Shops features an easy-access main compartment with suspended laptop sleeve.  Top-loading, with zip-and-magnet closure flap, organizer panel, removable hidden shoulder straps, and zippered side pockets and back panel. 

Bass Pro Shops $170

Hand Carved Chesapeake Bay Style Decoy from Vincenti Decoys

Pat Vincenti left his job to become a full time decoy maker in 1986 to make his passion his livelihood by creating his acclaimed decoy business, Vincenti Decoys.  Now you can own one of his hand crafted creations! Vincenti's decoys have been displayed at the Smithsonian Institute, have been inspiration for Waterfowl Stamp paintings in multiple states, and have even been featured on Good Morning America.  This beautiful sleeper Ring Neck Drake decoy will be great addition to your collection!

Vincenti Decoys $100

Patagonia Freewheeler Max

Patagonia's Freewheeler Max is the ultimate travel companion.  It has a huge main compartment with interior mesh pockets and a separate zippered end section for shoes and gear.  This wheeled gear bag as a retractable 2-position handle and sturdy 80-mm wheels for a smooth ride.  It is also made of 100% recycled polyester with a Deluge water repellent finish.

Patagonia $450

Patagonia MLC Wheelie

The wheeled version of Patagonia's popular MLC (Maximum Legal Carry-On).  This is a great carry-on gear bag with ultimate mobility throughout your travels.  It holds 3 to 5 days' worth of clothes.  Exterior zippered pockets provide easy access to travel documents or gear, and there's even a fleece-lined pocket for sunglasses.  When needed, there are  backpack straps that are concealed when not in use. 

Patagonia $250

Interpretive Touch Massage from Nusta Spa

You will enjoy 80 minutes of bliss with a massage from Brad Drummer, owner of Nusta Spa.  Developed at Nusta Spa, this revolutionary Interpretive Touch Massage is a new approach to deep tissue massage by using pulsating pressure and wave induction strokes to deeply affect muscles without the pain often associated with conventional deep techniques. Experience a therapeutic massage like never before!

Nusta Spa $280

Vortex Diamondback 12x50 Roof Prism Binocular

Grasp the long distance power of the Vortex 12x50 Diamondback as you close in on details missed by others. Taking its lead from the Diamondback rattlesnake, this rugged binocular is striking in how well it detects life in low light. Huge field-of-view—the largest in its class—with enhanced fully multi-coated optics, phase-corrected prisms, waterproof and fogproof construction, soft tapered eyecups, and rugged rubber armor. It's all there.

PGD and Vortex Optics $320

Signed Buck Knife

This is a truly stunning knife from Buck Knives.  This knife is only 1 of 86 made! It is signed by both Chuck and CJ Buck and has a nickel silver guard and cowbone handle with a walnut spacer. The knife comes on a custom TRCP and Buck Knife wood display stand.

Buck Knives $300

Pro Guide Direct Gift Certificate

Why not use what the pros use? Outfit yourself in time for your next hunting or fishing trip with the top of the line gear furnished by Pro Guide Direct.  Use this $250 gift certificate on the best gear from over 150 brands to choose from such as Sitka, Under Armour, Orvis, Vortex Optics, Filson, Winchester…the list goes on!

Pro Guide Direct $250

Florida Fishing Scene Canvas Print

This stunning 16x24 canvas print by Mac Stone is a must for the Florida lover, the angler, or the art collector.  The print titled Last Casts pictures anglers fishing the mangrove flats in Everglades National Park area of Florida Bay.  You have to see this in person!

Mac Stone Photography $300

Bass Pro Stainless Steel Turkey Fryer

Deep fry delicious fish and whole turkeys or boil fresh vegetables and seafood easily in the Bass Pro Shops Stainless Steel Turkey Fryer with Spigot. Fryer's 30 qt. stainless steel pot is equipped with a handy copper spigot that makes oil removal a snap after the cooking is done for easy cleanup. Powerful 58,000 BTU cast iron burner is adjustable and comes equipped with a regulator and hose and a worry-free safety timer. It also includes a turkey rack, lifter hook, 12" deep fry thermometer, and marinade injector, giving you everything you need to cook fantastic fried turkey. Cooks up to an 18 lb. turkey.

Bass Pro Shops $115

JR Cigars & Humidor

Store your 12 new JR Cigars in your new cedar lined humidors.  These cigars are made in Nicaragua and completely hand rolled and also JR Cigar’s most popular cigar.  The cedar lined humidor also comes with a humidifier.
 

JR Cigars $130

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