Huachuca Gould’s Celebrates Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet For Year Number 26!
The Huachuca Gould’s Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation hosted its 26th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet on August 2nd, 2025. A new place, The Old Door Shop at Stan Greer Millworks in Sierra Vista, Arizona, was the venue for the event.
The Hunting Heritage Banquet is a major fund-raising effort for the Chapter. Activities supported include JAKES Day, Family Get Outdoors, Turkey Hunters Care, Women-in-the-Outdoors, College Scholarships, Adopt-A-Highway, and habitat improvement projects.
This year, just over 150 attended, Several corporations and families reserved special seating with their generous financial support.
A variety of big and small items were offered in the Live and Silent Auctions, various games, and several raffles. Guns, knives, camping equipment, fishing tackle, wildlife prints, and hunting equipment and more went to the winners. The Commissioners’ State-wide Turkey Tag winner was announced as well.
After some socializing and browsing, Auctioneer Bruce Tingle gave the invocation before a tasty Mexican-themed dinner and desert.
Veterans, First Responders, and Front-line Workers were recognized with their own raffle.
Leann Alcala, Miss Pima County Teen, made a surprise appearance, too.
Many volunteers made the Banquet possible. Their efforts started several months earlier with fund raising and planning. Rob Bridges, Dave Kemnitz, Wayne Kaiser, Kim Gaudette, Dave and Marilynn Winiesdorffer, Toni and Chris Stoner, Jessica Vannoy, Joey and Tom Fuller, John Millican, Tori Kemnitz, Jaheim Vinne, and Tom Deecken represented the Huachuca Gould’s Chapter. Justin Watts (NWTF Regional Director), Karen Crain and Roy Crain (NWTF Arizona State Chapter President) assisted as well. King’s Armory provided FFL services.
The following individuals and businesses supported the Banquet with cash, service, and merchandise donations:
~ACE Hardware, Sierra Vista~King’s Armory~Bath and Body Works (Carol &Nicole)~Lowe’s~
CAL Ranch~M and M Cycle~Culver’s~Oasis Benches~Dave Kemnitz~onX Maps~Dillard’s~Precision Tool and Fastner, Tucson~D and M Tire and Wheel~Randy Wernette~Home Depot~Ryan Catlett~Joey and Tom Fuller~Sky Ranch Lodge~Tips and Toes Salon~Urbano Bar and Bistro~Tom
Deecken.~Vinny’s Pizza~Tractor Supply Company~Walmart~
Additionally, the following Fund Raising Donors contributed $200 or more towards the success of the Banquet:
*Dan Dolan
*State Farm Insurance. Agency (Tim Doser)
*Desert RV (Jeff Rose)
*Steve and Mary Kay Ponder
*Huachuca Mountain Archers and Bow Hunters
*The Body Shop
*Randy & Laura Keiller
*Tom and Joey Fuller
*Renee’ Chambers
*Vista Auto Care (Clint Briseno)
*Sierra Vista Builders and Supply (Randy W)
Thanks go to all that attended and to the donors and underwriters for their generous support. See you at the 27th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet in 2026!
The Hunting Heritage Banquet is a major fund-raising effort for the Chapter. Activities supported include JAKES Day, Family Get Outdoors, Turkey Hunters Care, Women-in-the-Outdoors, College Scholarships, Adopt-A-Highway, and habitat improvement projects.
This year, just over 150 attended, Several corporations and families reserved special seating with their generous financial support.
A variety of big and small items were offered in the Live and Silent Auctions, various games, and several raffles. Guns, knives, camping equipment, fishing tackle, wildlife prints, and hunting equipment and more went to the winners. The Commissioners’ State-wide Turkey Tag winner was announced as well.
After some socializing and browsing, Auctioneer Bruce Tingle gave the invocation before a tasty Mexican-themed dinner and desert.
Veterans, First Responders, and Front-line Workers were recognized with their own raffle.
Leann Alcala, Miss Pima County Teen, made a surprise appearance, too.
Many volunteers made the Banquet possible. Their efforts started several months earlier with fund raising and planning. Rob Bridges, Dave Kemnitz, Wayne Kaiser, Kim Gaudette, Dave and Marilynn Winiesdorffer, Toni and Chris Stoner, Jessica Vannoy, Joey and Tom Fuller, John Millican, Tori Kemnitz, Jaheim Vinne, and Tom Deecken represented the Huachuca Gould’s Chapter. Justin Watts (NWTF Regional Director), Karen Crain and Roy Crain (NWTF Arizona State Chapter President) assisted as well. King’s Armory provided FFL services.
The following individuals and businesses supported the Banquet with cash, service, and merchandise donations:
~ACE Hardware, Sierra Vista~King’s Armory~Bath and Body Works (Carol &Nicole)~Lowe’s~
CAL Ranch~M and M Cycle~Culver’s~Oasis Benches~Dave Kemnitz~onX Maps~Dillard’s~Precision Tool and Fastner, Tucson~D and M Tire and Wheel~Randy Wernette~Home Depot~Ryan Catlett~Joey and Tom Fuller~Sky Ranch Lodge~Tips and Toes Salon~Urbano Bar and Bistro~Tom
Deecken.~Vinny’s Pizza~Tractor Supply Company~Walmart~
Additionally, the following Fund Raising Donors contributed $200 or more towards the success of the Banquet:
*Dan Dolan
*State Farm Insurance. Agency (Tim Doser)
*Desert RV (Jeff Rose)
*Steve and Mary Kay Ponder
*Huachuca Mountain Archers and Bow Hunters
*The Body Shop
*Randy & Laura Keiller
*Tom and Joey Fuller
*Renee’ Chambers
*Vista Auto Care (Clint Briseno)
*Sierra Vista Builders and Supply (Randy W)
Thanks go to all that attended and to the donors and underwriters for their generous support. See you at the 27th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet in 2026!
001 The Venue For the 2025 Hunter Heritage Banquet
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002 Kim Gaudette Registers a Guest
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003 Karen and Roy Crain (NWTF State Chapter President) Assist the Big Spenders
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004 A Variety of Big Spenders Packages Were Offered
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005 Browsing and Visiting on the Floor
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006 Raffle Items on Display
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007 Closer Sampling of the Raffle Items
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008 Live Auction Offering
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009 Playing the Plinko Board at the JAKES Table
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010 Take a Chance at the Turkey Pluck Game
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011 Special Raffle Items
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012 Just for the Women
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013 Special Guest Leann Alcala, Miss Pima County Teen, Is Welcomed by Joey Fuller of the Huachuca Gould's Chapter
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014 Another Special Guest of a Much Different Feather
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015 Justin Watts, Regional Director NWTF, Starts Festivities with a Few Announcements
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016 John Millican, Huachuca Gould's Chapter President, Congratulates Veterans Raffle Winner Rob Bridges
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017 Pick of the Flock Card Game Winner
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018 Check Your Ticker Number. You Could Be the Winner of This Special Raffle Firearm
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019 Congratulations to the Winner of the Turkey Pluck Game
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020 Auctioneer Bruce Tingle Starts Bidding at the Live Auction
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021 Place Your Bid
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022 There is a Bidder!
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023 Thanks for Supporting the 2025 Hunting Heritage Banquet!
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024 See You Next Year
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2025 Huachuca Gould's Hunting Heritage Banquet
is now SOLD OUT,
but you can call Wayne Kaiser at 520-678-9827
and be placed on the wait list in case of cancellation.
If you still want to donate to the chapter or purchase Commissioner Turkey tags do so at the following secure link: https://events.nwtf.org/3006110-2025
IT'S BANQUET TIME AGAIN!
26th Huachuca Gould’s Chapter Annual Fundraising Banquet
on August 2, 2025 at The Old Door Shop
It is that time of year again to get your tickets for the 26th Huachuca Gould’s Chapter Annual Fundraising Banquet on August 2, 2025. This year’s banquet will have a new venue: The Old Door Shop located at Stan Greer Millworks, 5930 AZ-92, south of Sierra Vista.
Attendance will be capped at 150. It is anticipated that banquet ticket sales will be closed prior to the Banquet. If you are interested in attending, please secure your tickets early at the link below. Once seating has been filled, registration and ticket sales will be closed.
Ticket pricing is $80 for singles, $40 for children 17 years old and younger. If you are unable to attend this years’ banquet, we would appreciate you purchasing a membership of $35 to continue your support of NWTF and the Huachuca Gould’s Chapter.
For larger groups’ we are offering a Reserved Table option which includes 10 seats/table which will be limited to only 8 tables. Cost is $1,000.00 which includes ten-1-year NWTF memberships and 1 chance per table at a $1,000.00 Kings Armory Gift Card (1 in 8 chances of winning). Reserved Table will be reserved for registered buyers for the first 8 tables purchased! The remaining 70 seats will be open for individual purchase, but table will not be reserved. We are sorry to say our 8 Corporate tables are now SOLD OUT!!!
The AZ State Chapter will be offering the 2025/26 Commissioners Turkey Tag Raffle allowing the winner to hunt Gould's or Merriam's Turkey in AZ from August 15, 2025 to August 14, 2026. Tickets are $20 each with the State winner drawn at our Banquet on August 2nd. Tickets will be available for purchase at the same time you register for banquet tickets. Funds are used for turkey conservation in Arizona.
A Huachuca Gould’s Chapter Donor option is available. Those that wish to donate a minimum of $200 in cash will be entered into a drawing to win $400. All purchasers of this package will be announced during the banquet.
Tickets can be purchased at the following secure link: https://events.nwtf.org/3006110-2025 For more banquet information and local Chapter activities go to our website at
https://www.nwtfhuagoulds.org.
We can also be found on Facebook at:
https:// facebook.com/nwtfhuagoulds
If interested in attending but do not want to use the link, please contact
John Millican at 520-508-4272 or
Wayne Kaiser at 520-678-9827.
Attendance will be capped at 150. It is anticipated that banquet ticket sales will be closed prior to the Banquet. If you are interested in attending, please secure your tickets early at the link below. Once seating has been filled, registration and ticket sales will be closed.
Ticket pricing is $80 for singles, $40 for children 17 years old and younger. If you are unable to attend this years’ banquet, we would appreciate you purchasing a membership of $35 to continue your support of NWTF and the Huachuca Gould’s Chapter.
For larger groups’ we are offering a Reserved Table option which includes 10 seats/table which will be limited to only 8 tables. Cost is $1,000.00 which includes ten-1-year NWTF memberships and 1 chance per table at a $1,000.00 Kings Armory Gift Card (1 in 8 chances of winning). Reserved Table will be reserved for registered buyers for the first 8 tables purchased! The remaining 70 seats will be open for individual purchase, but table will not be reserved. We are sorry to say our 8 Corporate tables are now SOLD OUT!!!
The AZ State Chapter will be offering the 2025/26 Commissioners Turkey Tag Raffle allowing the winner to hunt Gould's or Merriam's Turkey in AZ from August 15, 2025 to August 14, 2026. Tickets are $20 each with the State winner drawn at our Banquet on August 2nd. Tickets will be available for purchase at the same time you register for banquet tickets. Funds are used for turkey conservation in Arizona.
A Huachuca Gould’s Chapter Donor option is available. Those that wish to donate a minimum of $200 in cash will be entered into a drawing to win $400. All purchasers of this package will be announced during the banquet.
Tickets can be purchased at the following secure link: https://events.nwtf.org/3006110-2025 For more banquet information and local Chapter activities go to our website at
https://www.nwtfhuagoulds.org.
We can also be found on Facebook at:
https:// facebook.com/nwtfhuagoulds
If interested in attending but do not want to use the link, please contact
John Millican at 520-508-4272 or
Wayne Kaiser at 520-678-9827.