The Ultimate Package

Value $11,840

Up for auction is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy a three-night getaway at the breath-taking Dead Cat Ranch in East Texas. This exclusive package offers you the chance to have the entire 1,200-acre ranch to yourself, ensuring a truly private and unique experience for up to 38 people.

During your stay, you will have access to a wide range of exciting activities and amenities. For outdoor enthusiasts, the ranch offers fishing, as well as miles of UTV trails for rides through the picturesque landscape. If you’re a fan of shooting sports, you can indulge in clay shooting and target shooting sessions, perfecting your aim in a stunning, natural setting.

For those who prefer a more leisurely experience, horseback riding is available, allowing you to explore the ranch’s scenic trails that most guests don’t get to discover. Additionally, you can take a dip in one of the two pools or unwind in one of the two hot tubs, providing the ultimate relaxation after a day of adventure.

If you’re looking for a thrilling and relaxing experience, Dead Cat Ranch has you covered. Test your skills with axe throwing and our 3D archery course or challenge your friends and family to a variety of outdoor games, enjoying endless fun and excitement.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to escape to Dead Cat Ranch and create memories that will last a lifetime.

What’s Included:

• Bunkhouse with private patio, pool, and hot tub (sleeps up to 22)
• Country Cottage (sleeps 6 people)
• Texas Hideaway Cabin (sleeps 4 people)
• Hoosier Airstream (sleeps 2 adults, 1 small child)
• Hollywood Airstream (sleeps 2 adults, 1 small child)
• 6 Full Hook-Up RV spots
• Full access to our Clubhouse
• Main pool & hot tub
• (5) UTV’s
• Horseback riding for 4 people
• Clay shooting for 6 people
• Target shooting for 6 people
• Fishing, axe throwing, 3D archery course, miles of trails and outdoor games.
• Grills, picnic tables and hammocks are located at each place along with essential amenities such as bedding, towels, toiletries, dishes, and more.

Exclusions:

• No holiday weekends or Spring Break holiday (typically the second week of March).
• The package is good from June 2024 through February 28th, 2026.
• Food is not included.
• Pets are not allowed.
• Refundable deposit required at time of booking
• Bring their own UTV/ATV’s but you will need to follow DCR rules.
• Horseback riding/shooting/etc. have their own rules and will be available at time of booking.

Dove Hunt for 5 Hunters – Argentina or Uruguay

Value: $12,400

Migrate to South America for premier wingshooting at one of MGW’s signature lodges in Argentina or Uruguay. The winner and four friends will be treated to some of the finest dove shooting in the southern hemisphere, while being taken care of by professional field guides and lodging staff. This is a hunt of a lifetime, and one that will not be forgotten!

What’s Included:

• Five nights lodging in MGW lodge of choice in Argentina or Uruguay (space available on first come basis)
• Five days of hunting (a max of nine total hunts)
• Field guides
• Gun cleaning
• Transfers to and from dove fields
• Laundry service
• Meals and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)

Exclusions: 

• Airfare, roundtrip airport transportation, field fee, hunting licenses, gun rental, shells and gratuity
• Hunts expire June 8, 2026 and must be scheduled within 60 days of event.

Guitar signed by Headliner, Randall King

Value: Priceless

Gibson Acoustic Guitar signed by Randall King, our 2024 Tyler Cattle Baron’s Ball Headliner Entertainer sponsored by Troubadour Drifter, LLC.

African Safari Adventure

Value: $10,500

Numzaan Safaris is proud to donate a South African hunt for four hunters to the Gala auction. This hunt will include all daily fees for five days and a $500 trophy credit per hunter. Hunting season begins in March and ends in October. Numzaan will provide a transfer from the airport (OR Tambo) to the hunting camp with your professional hunter. All lodging, safari vehicles, laundry service, meals, and beverages are included in this donation.

Additional expected expenses:

• Airfare: $1,000 – $1,400/per person to Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Day of arrival and departure: $180/per person.
• Dip and pack of the animals harvested: $190 per animal. (Without dip and pack, animals cannot be imported into the US.)
• Shipping of trophies back to the US: varies by size of animals taken (expect $600-$900 if larger animals are harvested).
• Rifle rental: Clients are more than welcome to bring their own weapon, but rental is recommended at $40 per day.
• Including above, before trophy fees, possible $2,400 expenses to hunters to be expected.
• Trophy fees: Animals vary from $500 to $30,000, but typically another $2,000-$3,000 is being spent on animals. Donation includes a $500 trophy credit per hunter.

Texas Tornado Shelters

Value: $5,000

Are you looking for Peace of Mind if a tornado should hit near your home? Protect you and your loved ones with a tornado shelter from Texas Tornado Shelters. The garage-floor storm shelters are all-steel solid construction with an outside sliding door design. Texas Tornado Shelter designs have the Registered Professional Engineer Seal and meet or exceed FEMA guidelines.

INCLUDES:

• Delivery within a 50 mile radius of Tyler
• Indoor or outdoor small (3’x7′ X 4’x6″ and fits 6-8 people) or Medium (5’x7′ X 5’5″ and fits 12-14 people) shelter
• Built-in steps, seating and ventilation
• Site inspection on delivery

EXCLUSIONS:

• Does not include installation

Backyard Gathering

Value: $6,000

Enjoy an evening on your back patio gathered around a hand-crafted whiskey barrel, fire pit table set donated by Southern Barrels & Brims.

Texas Beefhouse is donating a Wagyu steak and burger package. Texas Beefhouse meats are raised right here in East Texas. This is a very unique and rare opportunity to obtain their Wagyu steaks as they are only sold in monthly auctions.

• Two Wagyu tomahawk steaks (over 2lbs each)
• Four Wagyu bone out ribeyes
• Four Wagyu New York Strips
• Ten packages (20lbs) of Wagyu regular hamburger patties (four patties to a package, each patty weighing half a pound)
• Ten packages (20lbs) of Wagyu jalapeno and cheese patties (four patties to a package, each patty weighing half a pound)

RESTRICTIONS

• Must pick up whiskey barrel fire pit table set Sunday, June 9th between 9am – 2pm at the Texas Rose Horse Park.
• Contact Beefhouse for package delivery by 12/31/24

An Evening at One Eleven

Value $6,000

A unique dining experience curated and presented by the Montez Brothers Catering at One Eleven in Downtown Tyler.

Exclusions

• Excludes all pre-booked dates, and or Cinco De Mayo, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.
• Valid for 1 year
• Special menu requests must be handled with Montez Brothers Catering. Certain restrictions may apply.

Li’l Wrangler Project

Value: Priceless

Enjoy a handmade piece by our Li’l Wranglers attending the Li’l Wrangler Party the night before the Ball.

Heaton Eye Associates

Value: $5,000

All Laser Lasik procedure and Botox cosmetic treatment.

Restrictions

• Botox treatment up to $600 and must be used in one appointment and not in multiple visits.
• Book procedure by June 8, 2025