Number of People: 1 hunter
Made famous in the early 1980s by legendary deer hunter Jay M. Gates III (the author of “Bucks I Have Taken”), this Slam of North American Deer is one lucky bidder’s opportunity to chase the five main recognized species of deer in North America:
Whitetail Deer | Rocky Mountain Mule Deer | Columbian Blacktail Deer
Sitka Blacktail Deer | Coues Deer
This package takes the leg work out of finding the best options for you to hunt these species! Some of these hunts are on private ranches not available to just “book” as a hunter. This donation for one hunter includes the following:
1.Whitetail Deer Hunt
Donor: Driven – Pat & Nicole Reeve
Number of Days: 4 days
Dates: Fall of either 2025 or 2026
Value: Priceless
Join Pat & Nicole Reeve for an unforgettable trophy whitetail deer hunt on one of their exclusive hunting properties in Minnesota or Wisconsin. These locations are entirely Fair Chase and are fully equipped with food plots, Earth Pond Watering Holes, and both box blinds and tree stands. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the thrill of sharing camp with the Driven Duo and aim for one of their impressive Big Bucks! Step into Whitetail Hunting Heaven right here on Earth!
Includes: 4 days of hunting for 1 hunter, including 1 trophy whitetail deer, lodging with full amenities, and home-cooked meals.
Does Not Include: hunting license/tags (both MN and WI are over the counter-no draws), travel to and from lodge location
2. Rocky Mountain Mule Deer Hunt
Donor: Alan, Barbara, & Warren Sackman
Number of Days: 5 days (based on the Colorado published season)
Dates: 2026 or 2027 season
Value: $15,000
Take a trip to hunt Mule Deer at Keyah Grande, the private ranch owned by the Sackmans (the only husband-and-wife Weatherby Award Winners) in Southern Colorado. In the 1990s the Sackman family envisioned a hunting reserve in the San Juan Mountains and developed their idea of world class hunting, available to only a select few. Not only will you be hunting for a Trophy Mule Deer, you’ll also be staying in their 5-star boutique hotel! The “Guesthouse at Keyah Grande” provides exquisite accommodations, great views, and wonderful amenities from the outdoor hot tub to the recreational lounge, on-staff chef, and the wood-paneled bar. Massages may be scheduled for an additional cost.
Includes: pick-up and drop-off at the La Plata (Durango) Airport, accommodations and meals, field dressing, and landowner hunting license
Does Not Include: cost of original hunter’s safety certificate, taxidermy, or meat processing
3. Columbian Blacktail Deer Hunt
Donor: Eden Ridge Outfitters
Number of Days: 5 days
Dates: 2026 or 2027
Value: $9,500
Visit the Pacific Northwest and hunt in Oregon, guided by John McCollum of Eden Ridge. John is known for his incredible Columbian Blacktails and has personally guided Don Trump Jr. and his family to many B&C deer. John’s waitlist is long, but the winning bidder has a guaranteed spot for either rifle or archery with this incredible package! Plan on flying into Medford, Oregon (MFR) and staying in Eden Ridge Outfitters’ new deer lodge, where you’ll be able to take advantage of their full bar and chef.
Includes: guide, meals, lodging, and trophy prep
Does Not Include: trophy shipping, taxidermy
4. Sitka Blacktail Deer Hunt
Donor: Coastal Alaska Adventures
Number of Days: 7 days
Dates: 2025, 2026, or 2027
Value: $14,000
Head to Alaska to hunt Sitka Blacktail, on a fully guided hunt aboard Master Guide Keegan McCarthy’s 70-foot custom expedition yacht Sikumi. Chase those wily deer in their native habitat in SE Alaska, where Keegan has been hunting for over 40 years. Coastal Alaska Adventures provides a level of luxury and customer service second to none. Fly into Juneau and then take a short charter flight to the boat, where the crew will meet you to begin the adventure of a lifetime.
Includes: guided hunt for up to two blacktail deer, sea ducks if season is open, trophy prep, accommodations on the yacht, all meals, beer & wine
Does Not Include: license and tags, air charter, gratuities, any before-hunt travel or expenses, shipping of trophy
5. Coues Deer Hunt
Donor: Alcampo Hunting Adventures
Number of Days: 4 days
Dates: late December of either 2025 or 2026
Value: $6,500
Search for the smallest big game in all its grandeur in Sonora, Mexico with Alcampo Hunting Adventures. Small and elusive, The Grey Ghost is a gem to find but Jorge & Jacobo Artee are experts at tracking down those Coues Deer.
Includes: airport reception and round-trip transportation to the lodge, four days of hunting, professional guide/translator, meals and beverages, wifi service, electricity at lodge, trophy care (skinned and salted)
Does Not Include: lodge fee ($1,500 USD), license and gun permit, gun rental, trophy export/import and shipment, gratuities for guides and staff, airfare to Hermosillo in Sonora
These are all individual hunts and can be taken over multiple years, or the winning bidder can coordinate with the individual donors and plan them all in one year and do the ultimate adventure: The Deer Slam in a Year! Don’t miss this opportunity to hunt with the best for one of North America’s most iconic slams.
