Auction for a Good Cause at Wyoming Downs

Promoting Conservation through the Auction

Wyoming Downs at the Beacon Club in Mills has been hosting its Spring Thankful Thursday series, raising money for eight charities. This year’s events have featured a variety of exclusive items, such as boats, go-karts, custom gun safes, firearms, and exotic hunting trips. The upcoming auction, however, marks a new and exciting development in the series.

Auctioning Time with a Llama

For the first time, Wyoming Downs will be auctioning off time with a llama. This unique opportunity will allow attendees to experience the joy of llama companionship and support a great cause. The event will take place at the Beacon Club, where guests can enjoy a range of activities, including:
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Handing out wristbands and selling ducks to chuck, 50/50 tickets, and gun raffle tickets
Participating in exclusive Thankful Thursday menu, 2-for-1 Happy Hour drink specials, and a night of family fun

The evening will feature a live auction with Colby Hales, a renowned auctioneer, at 6:30 p.m. The event promises to be a fun and exciting experience for attendees of all ages.

Auction Items and Highlights

The live auction will feature an impressive array of items, including:

| Item | Description |
| — | — |
| 1. Turkey hunting package with The Turkey Book, custom call, and first lite clothing | Includes a five hundred dollar first lite gift card |
| 2. Fly fishing package with fishing gear donated from Wagner’s and a Simms 250 gift card | |
| 3. Cooking package with a Hank Shaw cookbook and cooking supplies from Murdochs | |
| 4. Llama walk with Bighorn Pack Llamas at the Bloomery for four people (includes bouquet if available) | |
| 5. Fully guided one-day Upland bird hunt with Buffalo Creek Outfitters | |
| 6. Texas sandhill crane hunt package | |
| 7. Weatherby Range XP rifle with 500 Maven Gift card | |
| 8. Weatherby Element shotgun | |
| 9. BHA Swag Bag with custom-made hat from Spruced Plume | |
| 10. Elk, deer, and antelope European Mounting Service from EuroCrown Skullworks | |
| 11. Springfield XDM 10mm pistol with the gear up package (raffle) | |
| 12. Taurus TX.22 pistol (raffle) | |
| 13. Custom Voicemail Greeting from Outdoor Personality Randy Newberg of Fresh Tracks. | |
Some of the highlights of the auction include:
* Weatherby Range XP rifle with 500 Maven Gift card
* Fully guided one-day Upland bird hunt with Buffalo Creek Outfitters
* Elk, deer, and antelope European Mounting Service from EuroCrown Skullworks

A Special Guest: Ryan Simerad

The Wyoming chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers will be represented at the event, and Ryan Simerad, the defense attorney representing the Missouri Four in the Carbon County, Wyoming, corner crossing case from 2021, will be on hand to discuss the recent 10th Circuit Court ruling.

Conclusion

Join us at Wyoming Downs at the Beacon Club in Mills for an unforgettable evening of fun, excitement, and giving back. The live auction promises to be an event to remember, and we look forward to seeing you there.