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Join us February 28-March 2 at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa for 9, a big game hunting exposition, auction and banquet.

Approximately 60 big game outfitters from around the world will attend and auctions on Friday and Saturday evening will offer a total of almost 100 items.

Some of the unique items in this year's auction program include hunts for mountain goats, bear, wolves, deer, elk, and an entry for a two person team into the "Jurassic Classic" - a river sturgeon fishing competition in British Columbia. This auction item included a professionally guided river boat, fishing tackle, lodging, meals, entry into the tournament, awards banquet, beach BBQ and transportation to and from the hotel to the river. River Sturgeon can exceed 15 feet in length and weight over 1,000 pounds! View the complete auction program here.

Admission to the general public is open for a $10 per person Thursday only (meals and drinks available for purchase). Friday and Saturday auction/banquet tickets are available for purchase and include admission, banquet and cocktails.

New in 2019!
Put on your dancin’ boots and join Mark Mark Parson and Friends as they bring the 80’s and 90’s prime country sounds to Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. One of prime country music’s rising stars big game outfitter, Alberta rancher, rodeo champion and musician Mark Parson will be providing a special live performance and country dance.

Friday, March 1, 2019
9:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Michigan Ballroom

Limited tickets available at the door - $25 each - must be at least 18 years old to attend or come with a parent or guardian.