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Oklahoma Station Chapter – Safari Club International
2025 Live Auction

OFFICIAL LIVE AUCTION RULES

PURPOSE OF THE AUCTION

The Oklahoma Station of Safari Club International (OSCSCI) is dedicated to supporting worldwide conservation, protection of
sport hunting and fishing, and outdoor educational goals. The OSCSCI Convention is an opportunity for sportsmen and women to
come together, renew old friendships, and to form new ones. We work very hard to attract outstanding hunting and fishing
packages from reputable outfitters, who have graciously donated to the organization’s efforts concerning important educational
and conservation programs. We encourage you to place your bid with confidence, and in the spirit of providing necessary funds
for local, national, and worldwide conservation. At the same time, obtaining goods and services that you can enjoy. 80% of
ALL proceeds are used right here in Oklahoma!!
PROCEDURES FOR THE AUCTION

You must register to receive a bid number to participate in the auction and silent auction. You
are responsible for the care and use of your bid number. PLEASE DO NOT SHARE, It is Free
for EVERYONE and speeds checkout!

When bidding from the floor, raise your hand, hat, napkin, partner, or if necessary, stand to get the attention of the auctioneer or
one of the staff, but please do not pull your hand gun out, as we will surely get the point before then! 

The auctioneer and his staff are responsible for the auction. Their rules must be followed explicitly. All decisions of the
auctioneer will be final. All high bidders are responsible for payment of the auction items according to the payment terms as set
forth herein. The auctioneer will decide any disputes regarding the bids during the live auctions.

In order to help you enjoy the live auctions more and ensure that you are successful in bidding for your favorite items, we make
the following suggestions:

1 .Read the description of each item carefully from the auction list prior to the auction. The auction team will not
always read the full description of each item.
2. Ask questions ahead of time, talk to the donor, or check with an OSCSCI Director.
3. Please note that some items may have minimum bids, which will be announced by the auctioneer if not met.
4. Note: Some of the items on donated hunts which may not be included unless specified:
a. Travel expenses to and from destination
b. Hotel and meals before and after the hunt
c. Alcoholic beverages
d. Trophy dipping, packaging and shipping
e. Gratuities (Please take care of your Guides)
5. Unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing in the description of a particular item, it must be assumed that a hunt or other
trip purchased at this auction may not be used in conjunction with any other discount, promotion, special offer or other SCI/other
auction trip from the same outfitter.
6. Announcements at time of Auction or actual item vs printed supersede all prior statements whether printed or oral.
Most hunts, unless otherwise noted, are for the 2023 season. All trips, unless noted otherwise, expire December 31, 2023.
Special arrangements other than as set forth on the auction list are expressly, between the donor and you.
The Board of Directors of the OSCSCI must approve all changes regarding trip dates.

Some non-hunt donations may require delivery and installation at your expense.