>> *2^nd Alaska Sweepstakes for a Running Boar Range Continues*… by >> Keith Bayha>>>> You may recall that two years ago we launched a campaign to raise>> $10,000 to build a running boar range at Friendship [See the September>> issue of /MuzzleBlast/]. The prize was $3000 for a facilitated trip to>> Alaska, or any other purpose the winner decided upon. *Tickets are $20>> each or 6 for $100*. _The winning ticket will be drawn at the next>> national shoot to follow attaining our goal._ Inquiries about the status of>> this project have prompted this update. To date this program has raised
over $5000 for the project.>>>>>> This past spring we arranged to sweeten our prize and increase interest>> in the 2^nd Alaska Sweepstakes. Through the generosity of Clint>> Hlebechuk, his Hallo Bay Bear Camp has donated a bear viewing experience>> for one person at Katmai National Park, as follows:>>>> · The following would be the Donated/Sponsored Tour for 1 person>> (additional persons double occupancy fares can be purchased for $2850.>> And 20% of any additional booking for the winner’s party would go to the>> NMLRA running boar range project.)>>>> *_7 Days/6 Nights of Alaska Adventure for 1 Person--a $3500.00 value_*>> *Round Trip Air Transportation from Anchorage to Homer on Grant Air.(no>> restrictions) Value $250.00>> http://www.flygrant.com>> *2 Day Car Rental with Adventure Alaska Car Rental in Homer. Value $200>> http://www.adventurealaskacars.com>> *2 Nights lodging in Hoedels B&B or Alaska Bed & Bears in Homer Value >> $300.>> http://www.homerbedandbreakfast.com>> *1 Day Fishing Charter for Halibut or salmon with Memory Maker Charters>> out of Homer. Value $250>> http://www.memorymakerfishing.com>> *Round Trip Bush Plane Transport from Homer to Hallo Bay Bear Camp in>> Katmai Value $550.>> http://www.smokeybayair.com>> *3 Days/3 Nights at Hallo Bay Bear Camp in Katmai, lodging, all meals>> and guides. Value $1800.>> http://www.hallobay.com>> *1 Night Lodging at Ocean Shores Inn, Homer or Alaska Bed and Bears.>> Value $150>> http://www.oceanshoresalaska.com>>>> · There are no black out dates, booking is based on space available.>>>> · The usual gratuities, meals while in town, fishing license, fish>> shipping, etc are not included, but all taxes are included.>>>> · The donated tour must be utilized by September 15th, 2010, but other>> arrangements may be possible. The winner will be able to negotiate>> changes as desired for his/her party.>>>> · For more information on this exciting addition to the sweepstakes>> prize check out their web site www.hallobay.com >> <http://www.hallobay.com> .>>