The Oregon Hunters Association’s State Convention returned to central
Oregon this spring at the new Riverhouse Convention Center on the banks of
the Deschutes River on May 19, hosted by the OHA Bend Chapter. More than 500
banquet guests were treated to a gourmet meal (the dessert alone was worth
the trip to the high desert). The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s
12 dream hunts for deer, elk, antelope, bighorn sheep and mountain goat were
drawn that night. Auctioneer Jeff Mornarich of I-5 Auctions in Roseburg sold
an Oregon Access & Habitat Statewide Deer Tag, valid for a three-month
season this fall, and it was purchased by a familiar face at OHA’s annual
conventions. The A&H auction tag was the highlight of an awesome array of
auction items that featured hunts (including an African safari), fishing
trips, weekend getaways, top-quality sporting goods, fine wildlife art and
much more. In all, more than 100 items were offered in live and silent
auctions. Local artists Dan Rickards and Rod Frederick were on hand to
personally sign works of theirs in the live auctions. Guest of honor John A.
Nosler was present when we raffled off a Nosler Custom Model 48 Sporter
valued at $2,500! Another guest won a Weatherby in the second annual Les
Schwab Rifle Raffle, while others won shopping sprees at Sportsman’s
Warehouse. One in 10 purchasers of the Trophy or Lone Wolf packages took
home Henry Golden Boy rifles. Jeff Janssens of Adventure Outfitters was
honored for his contributions to OHA’s conventions and special raffles and
auctions conducted to benefit Oregon’s Hunt of a Lifetime program, which
provides dream hunts for children with life-threatening illnesses. Other
exciting raffles included the Complete Camp Raffle featuring a wall tent and
frame, complete with tent stove and accessories to make a comfy camp. The
general raffles featured 75 items, including a dozen guns, high-end optics
and top-quality outdoor gear. There were complimentary drawings for kids,
OHA life members and – on Armed Forces Day – our veterans. All together,
more than 100 items worth over $20,000 were given away! Make plans now to
attend OHA’s spectacular 25th Anniversary State Convention on May 17, 2008,
at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City!
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This father and son team won the first two rifles on
the wall of Guns! |
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