The Queen and I will soon depart for the hinterlands of the Show-Me state. Yes, there is a silent auction and I might remind all that 100% of the proceeds go to the Jesse West Endowment for fisheries research at SDSU. The SDSU students at the conference will manage the auction. I don't know what all has been donated, but I do know there are some cool things. Texas Hunter is donating a feeder. Bruce and Anne Kania are donating a blast and cast at their research farm in Montana. I've been there...more pheasants per unit of land than anywhere in the nation, and they're all wild birds. It's their management style. Fish Fry Lake is yielding some very nice yellow perch and hanging out with the Kania's is a refreshing experience itself. If anyone has items to donate, it's not too late. Call the office and talk to Sherrie. Stuff can be shipped to Big Cedar. Also, if you aren't coming to the conference and wish to bid at the silent auction, I expect we can text photos and take bids over the phone. If anyone is interested, say the word via pm and we'll hook it up. For those of you headed to Missouri, see you there! We've got a great event planned for all!
Teach a man to grow fish... He can teach to catch fish...
