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2025 Apr 26 @ 19:30 (UTC-07:00 : PDT/MST)
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**A 6% premium will be added to the final bid price of each item sold online. Credit cards will incur a 4% fee. Checks as payment must be received no later than 10 days after auction closes.
THE LIVE AUCTION STARTS APRIL 26th AT 7:30PM PDT (8:30PM MDT; 9:30PM CDT; 10:30PM EDT)! Join us for live streaming!
This fully guided tule elk cow rifle hunt takes place on the 8,000 acre Jim Bardin Ranch in Monterey County, California near the city of Salinas. For hunters pursuing the North American 29, a cow counts for GSCO Super Slam, but does not count for SCI NA29.
This is a great opportunity to fill the freezer with tasty organic meat, while helping the ranch properly manage their wildlife population. Guide service provided by Donald C. Martin and land owner tule elk cow permit will be provided by ranch owner, Bob Swanson. Success rate has been 100% on elk.
You'll have a great time with Don, well known for his impeccable hosting, campfire cooking, and skillful story telling. Contact don-martin@earthlink for additional information.
DATES: Schedule with outfitter 2025 only, hunt may not be postponed. December hunt dates are likely with a slim chance of an October/November hunt date if the winning bidder can travel on short notice.
INCLUDED:
- Transportation to and from Monterey Peninsula Airport can be arranged or driving directions to the ranch will be provided
ACCOMMODATIONS:
- Rustic cabins at the ranch's historic deer camp, one of the oldest deer clubs in the state.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Additional observers are negotiable with the outfitter
- California hunting license
- Meat processing/shipping
- Gratuities
LOCATION: Monterey County, California
OUTFITTER:Don Martin & Jim Bardin Ranch / Bob Swanson
Auction Location:
Sacramento DoubleTree, Sacramento, California, 95742, United States
Tax is applied only on items that are tangible merchandise not on hunts, trips, or other services. Tax rate in the case of merchandise is 8.75% per California tax table.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| stax |
8.75% |
Sacramento Tax if applicable |
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:
Shipping arrangements and payments are to be made solely by the winning bidder with the shipper of their choice. CA WSF assumes no responsibility or liability of shipped items. No hard item merchandise will be delivered to buyers until CA WSF bank confirms full payment has been received. All hard item merchandise may not be shipped until 30 days after the close of auction. Any item not paid for or claimed after payment will be returned to CA WSF for disposition.
Payment Details:
Accepted Payment Methods: VISA , Master Card , AMEX, Paypal, check or wire transfer.
BIDDER AUTHORIZES CA WSF TO CHARGE BIDDER’S CREDIT CARD FOR THE FULL AMOUNT OF EACH SUCCESSFUL BID PLACED BY BIDDER IMMEDIATELY UPON THE CLOSE OF EACH INDIVIDUAL SALE. No item merchandise or information will be delivered to buyers until CA WSF bank confirms full payment has been received. All sales are final. NO RETURNS OF MERCHANDISE OR OTHER ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Bidders paying by credit card require prior approval. 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:
- VISA
- Master Card
- AMEX
- Money Order/Bank Draft
- Cash
Online Auction Terms and Conditions of California Wild Sheep Foundation
California Wild Sheep Foundation (“CA WSF”), is a 501-(c)(3) non-profit organization and was formed to promote and enhance increasing populations of indigenous wild sheep to California, to safeguard against the decline or extinction of such species, and to fund programs for professional management of these populations, keeping all administrative costs to a minimum. The items, trips, and “Conservation Permits” being offered for sale were allocated to CA WSF by the California Dept of Fish and Wildlife and the Alaska Dept of Fish and Game and other third parties.
Auction Payment Information
Accepted Payment Methods: VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover
All sales are final. No returns will be accepted. Winning bidder authorizes California Wild Sheep Foundation (CA WSF) to charge their credit card for the full amount of the winning bid upon close of the auction. Payments will not be accepted from any third parties outside of a successful qualified bidder nor may the responsibility for any transaction be transferred to a third party.
Auction Shipping Information
Shipping arrangements and payments are the responsibility of the winning bidder. CA WSF assumes no responsibility or liability of shipped items. No merchandise items will be shipped until CA WSF receives confirmation of full payment. Merchandise will be shipped within thirty (30) days after auction closes and payment confirmation is verified.
Auction Terms and Conditions Live Auction Rules
Auctioneer and staff will decide any disputes regarding the bids during the live auction.
Donors are not allowed to bid on their own donations nor have any agent bid on their behalf. If the Auctioneer recognizes such bidding or is advised of the same he may withdraw any or all items donated by the offender.
Some of the items on the donated hunts that are usually not included unless specified are:
A. Travel expenses to and from destination
B. Hotel and meals before and after the hunt and/or trip
C. Licenses, tags or permits.
D. Trophy dipping, packaging and shipping.
E. Alcoholic Beverages
F. Gratuities
Most hunts, unless otherwise noted, are for the upcoming season. All trips, unless otherwise noted, expire within one year of the auction. Special arrangements other than as set forth on the auction list are expressly between the donor and yourself.
Some non-hunt donations will require delivery at your expense. Any firearms that may be included in the auction are subject to all state and federal laws. Transactions for these items will be handled by an approved FFL provider. The FFL provider information will be sent to the winning bidder for completion of transfer.
Payment for auction items may be deductible as business expenses but are not deductible as charitable donations for Federal Income Tax purposes. Please consult your tax advisor and the IRS for more information.
Disclaimer of Liability
Goods:
All goods in the live auction, silent auction and special drawings have been acquired or obtained from third parties. The high bidder acknowledges that the goods have not been inspected by CA WSF and is advised, in the case of firearms, knives, ammunition, or other items, to secure a competent inspection and test of the goods before use. The goods in the live auction are sold “as is” with all faults and defects, and without any express or implied warranty on the part of CA WSF which makes no warranties of fitness or merchantability, and expressly disclaims the same. CA WSF does not accept any responsibility or liability for any design or use. Any written warranties with respect to the goods delivered to the purchaser are those solely of the manufacturer or their agents, and shall be the sole liability and responsibility of the manufacturer. All firearms obtained for this event will be transferred in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and adhere to any pertaining FFL regulations.
Services:
All services, hunts or otherwise, in the live auction, silent auction and special drawings have been acquired from and are supplied by third parties and contain the same reservation set forth under “GOODS” above. No services in the live auction are to be or will be performed by CA WSF whom shall bear no responsibility for the delivery or quality of any of the services or for any loss or damage arising from or related to or connected with the performance or nonperformance of such services. The high bidder further acknowledges that in the event services are purchased, CA WSF cannot be responsible or liable for any political unrest or instability that may occur outside the confines of the United States, nor can CA WSF be accountable for any injuries or damages that may arise there from. The high bidder further acknowledges that his purchase is final and nonrefundable under any and all circumstances, and that should legal action be required to collect for these services acquired by the high bidder at the auction, CA WSF shall be entitled to all reasonable attorney’s fees, costs of court, and interest as provided by law.
CA WSF is not responsible for any delays or difficulties in bidding related to internet connectivity, server or any hardware or internet related issues.
A 6% buyer’s premium will be added to the final bid price of each item sold online.
