Green Bay Trout Unlimited | Feb 20: 2025 Banquet Prize List(s)

Feb 20: 2025 Banquet Prize List(s)

Article written on 2025-02-13 by: Adrian Meseberg

Our annual conservation banquet is where we raise nearly all our annual revenue. A successful banquet allows us to do all the incredible things we do. This is why so much thought and effort is put into gathering the best and most diverse prizes.

This year may be our best prize lineup yet !!

Prize List Below…

Live Auction:

SESSION 1

1. Central Sands Guided Trout Fishing. A half day of guided trout fishing for one to two people during the 2025 inland trout season. Pick a scenic stream in the Central Sands region of Portage, Waupaca, Waushara, and Marquette Counties. Bring your trout stamp and fishing gear. Donated by Fall Line Outfitters and Fly Fishing Shop of Stevens Point, WI.

2. Sporting Clay Package at Woodfire Lodge. Half-day of shooting clay for four people at Woodfire, located near Brillion, Wisconsin just a short drive from Green Bay and the Fox Cities. Bring your own gun. Package includes a 75 bird flurry (5 stand), 50 targets per person (clay course). Includes ear plugs, safety glasses, and three boxes of shotgun shells per person. After shooting, enjoy one hour of pizza and domestic beer pitchers. Donated by Doug Seidl.

3. Brook Trout Carving. This Brook Trout carving was handcrafted by Jim Friedrich, a former Green Bay Trout Unlimited member. Friedrich carved this gorgeous Brook Trout in 1998. Donated by a Friend of Trout Unlimited.

SESSION 2

4. Bay of Green Bay Guided Walleye Fishing. This guided trip is for one to three people. Certificate good for 2025 open water season. Launch off the West Shore of Green Bay. Bring your fishing license and all equipment is included. Donated by Captain Brock Kangas, Brockin’ and Reelin’ Guide Service.

5. Trout Print. Damsel In Distress, Breaking Water Brook Trout, A Drama by Wild Rivers Artist Dennis Nelson. The piece commemorates the 60-year celebration of the enactment of the Wisconsin Wild Rivers Act. Wisconsin’s only Native Trout, the Very Limited-Edition Print (100) is from an Original Oil on Canvas. The Beauty of a Leaping Brook Trout is teased by a Damsel Fly hovering above and captured in the moment. Will the Damsel Fly Free or will the Brookie get his Early Dawn delicacy?”

6. Original Oil Painting – Divers Over the Bay. Larry Seiler of Artlandish Concepts has painted many beautiful Wisconsin outdoor landscapes. Seiler won Wisconsin’s Artist of the year award in 1984. This original painting is a familiar site for duck hunters of Green Bay. Donated by a Friend of Trout Unlimited.

SESSION 3

7. Pheasant Hunt at Woodfire Lodge. Woodfire Hunting Preserve & Lodge provides a half day hunt for 10 pheasants. Bring your own hunting gear. Woodfire is a 500-acre state licensed hunting preserve that provides a premier hunting experience. It is located 20 miles south of Green Bay near Brillion, Wisconsin. Expires 3/31/26. As a bonus, Bruce Deadman includes the use of his hunting dog, Carson. And Bruce comes along with this package deal. Donated by Woodfire Lodge, Bruce Deadman and Lee Meyers.

8. Solid Gold. Allan Lemke has been carving wildlife for over 25 years and has been a past supporter of Trout Unlimited. This year’s carving is a Golden Trout. The Golden Trout is native to California’s Golden Trout Creek and the South Fork Kern River Watershed. Donated by Allan Lemke.

9. Great Lakes Guided Salmon Fishing/Green Bay Walleye Trip. This 6 hour guided trip is for 2 to 3 people. Captain Dempsey participates in local and national fishing tournaments. Choice between a salmon trip or walleye trip. All you need is a fishing license and Great Lakes stamp. Donated by Captain Dempsey

Bucket Raffle:

Bonus Raffle: Winchester 12 ga. 3 ½” camo Turkey Shotgun

Deluxe 4 Burner Grill Griddle Combo
Donated by Cabela’s
DeWalt Atomic 20v. Hammer Drill with Charger, Battery and Case
Donated by Green Bay TU
Cabela’s Deluxe 12 Vacuum Sealer
Donated by a friend of Trout Unlimited
(4) Rounds of golf at Crystal Springs
Donated by Crystal Springs Golf Course
Shimano Symetre Spinning Rod and Reel, 6’ Fast Action
Donated by Smokey’s on the Bay and GBTU
9’0” Orvis Encounter Fly Rod, 5wt., 4pc., with reel and line
Donated by Tight Lines Fly Fishing Co. and GBTU
Gourmia Digital Air Fryer, 8 qt
Donated by Jose Diaz
Basket of Tyrant Musky Lures
Donated by Smokey’s On The Bay
Winchester Wildcat Rifle, .22 cal., carbon gray w/Perma-Cote finish
Donated by Bradley Gun Shop and GBTU
Stihl GTA Battery Pruner
Provided by Ambrosius Sales and GBTU
$200 Gift Certificate to Tight Lines Fly Fishing Shop
Provided by Tight Lines and GBTU
Gift Basket from Wild Birds Unlimited and $50 Gift Certificate
Provided by Wild Birds Unlimited and GBTU
$100 Gift Certificate to Scheels
Donated by Scheels
Moultrie Edge 2 Pro Cellular Trail Camera
Donated by A Friend of Trout Unlimited
Titan heavy duty 3 step, 2 way Ladder and Carhartt Vest, Sweatshirt and Cap
Donated by Badger Companies, LLC
$250 Gift Certificate to Fleet Farm
Donated by A Friend of Trout Unlimited
(2) Tickets to a Let Me Be Frank show, and (1) Night Stay at St. Brendan’s Inn
Donated by Let Me Be Frank and St. Brendan’s Inn
9’0” Orvis Encounter Fly Rod, 8 wt., 4pc., with reel and line
Donated by Tight Lines Fly Fishing and GBTU
(4) Rounds of Golf w/cart at Hilly Haven
Donated by Hilly Haven Golf Course
Heritage Western .22 Pistol
Donated by Bradley Gun Sales
Shimano Symetre Spinning Rod & Reel 6’0” Light, Fast Action
Donated by Smokey’s on the Bay & GBTU
Lego Set, Wicked, “Welcome to Emerald City”
Donated by Thrivent
Cabela’s Deluxe Meat Grinder
Donated by a Friend of Trout Unlimited
Kodiak 175 Custom Knife with Big Leaf Maple Burl Handle
Donated by Rapid River Knife Co. and GBTU
Cabela’s 8.7” Pro Series Food Slicer
Donated by a Friend of Trout Unlimited
Rapala R12 Lithium Fillet Knife with Charger and Battery
Donated by a Friend of Trout Unlimited
Carver Digital Picture Frame
Donated by Thrivent
Sportsman 365 10-Tray Dehydrator
Donated by Friend of Trout Unlimited
Pair of Custom Fishing Nets
Donated by Jack Behrendt
Cabela’s Specialist Combo Ground Blind w/Quad Folding Blind Chair
Donated by a Friend of Trout Unlimited

Special Raffle:

Taurus 9mm Pistol – Rugged DA/SA design, 3 position safety allowing to run cocked and locked or de-cock for double action. (125 tickets @ $5)
$500.00 cash – Nothing better than cold, hard, cash! (125 tickets @ $10)
Henry Golden Boy 357 or 44 cal. – 20” Octagon blue steel barrel, 7lb. 10 oz 10 shot magazine. Sights-rear semi buckhorn w/diamond insert with front brass bead, walnut stock (150 tickets @ $10)
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 16” Chainsaw – Weight 13.9 lbs., Length 33”, 6500 RPM, ⅜” low profile. Comes with High Output HD 12.0 Battery, M18 Rapid charger, and a chain cover. (125 tickets @ $10)
Kimber Micro 9mm – Two tone semi-auto pistol. 3.15 barrel, 15.6 oz. Magazine holds 7 shots, white dot sights and checkered rosewood grip. (150 tickets @ $10)
Complete Fishing Package – This Package has it ALL – Orvis Clearwater 9’ 5wt 4pc rod and hard case (Lifetime Orvis warranty), Orvis Clearwater alloy 5wt reel and fly line w/backing and leader, Orvis Clearwater breathable stocking foot waders and Clearwater boots. Freestone sling pack with all the goodies. (125 tickets @ $10)
Kimber 1911 45 ACP Stainless Semi-Auto Pistol – 5” barrel, 38 oz., 7 shot magazine, rear white dot fixed and front red fiber sights, Checkered Ghecker grip. (150 tickets @ $10)
Stihl MSA 60C Chainsaw Set – Battery operated, 12” bar, charger, extra chain, and a Stihl hat. No more fuss with gas and oil. (100 tickets @ $5)
Stevens 334 6.5 Creedmoor – Matte black carbon steel bolt action, 22” barrel, capacity 3+1, two stage trigger, free floating barrel, wood stock. (125 tickets @$10)
45 qt. YETI cooler and Ramblers – Versatility and Durability. These coolers are built for the wild and built to last. The cooler that every outdoors person, recreationist, and fisherman should have. And we’ll throw in 2 Yeti Ramblers. (150 tickets @ $5)
Hi Point 40 cal. semi-auto pistol – 3.5” barrel, 29 oz., 8 shot magazine, 3-dot fully adjustable rear sight, high impact polymer frame, lifetime warranty. (125 tickets @ $5)