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Online Bidding only will closed April 18, 2024 beginning at 6:00pm
From the Private Collection of Donald Heckman
Wildlife Art & Turkey Call Auction - Part 1
100+ Pieces of Artwork & 10 Turkey Calls
Don was an avid outdoorsman and wildlife conservationist who shared his love of the outdoors with his family and many friends across the country! His generosity, dedication, and large spirit spilled into every part of his life. He participated on boards, committees, and held various levels of membership in the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), PA Chapter of the NWTF (PA NWTF), Michaux-Yellow Breeches Local Chapter PA NWTF, PA Sportsmen's Coalition, Mechanicsburg Sportsmen's Club, National Rifle Association (NRA), PA Outdoor Writers Association (POWA), PA Association of Sportsmen's Clubs, Ned Smith Center of Nature and Art, and the PA Forestry Association, among other wildlife conservation organizations. Don served on the Governor's Sportsmen's Advisory Council and enjoyed working on conservation programs with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, especially the PA NWTF Wild Turkey Management Program. He received multiple awards and honors, including the Wild Turkey Bourbon Rare Breed Society Award for Outstanding NWTF Volunteer Service, Roger M. Latham Sportsman's Service Award, C.B. McLeod Distinguished Service Award, PA NWTF Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Citation Award from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives for 25 years of service to Pennsylvania Wildlife Conservation, among others.
This is the first of several auctions of Don's vast private collection of wildlife art and turkey box calls. This auction includes artwork from a variety of artists including: Robert Bateman, Herb Booth, M. Girio Brummett, Guy Coheleach, Vivi Crandall, Bud Erich, Dan Feaser, Mario Fernandez, Nancy Glazier, Owen Gromme, David Hagerbraumer, Jim Kasper, Rob Keck, James Killen, Michele Kortbawi, RL Kothenbeutel, George LaVanish, Lee LeBlanc, Steve Leonardi, Eddie LeRoy, George Losch, David Maass, Laura Mark-Finberg, Ralph McDonald, Paul McGeehee, Norman Miller Jr., Rosemary Millette, Mark Twain Noe, Jack Paluh, Richard Plasscheart, Gerald Putt, Maynard Reece, Sherrie Russell, John Sidelinger, Michael Sieve, Larry Smail, Ned Smith, Bob Sopchick, Ray Thorley, Sam Timm, Larry Toschik, Mike Watson, & Larry Zack! An offering of Ten Turkey Calls includes box calls from: Scott Basehore, Paul's Calls, & Cody Calls!
Don's family has entrusted Liddick Auction Services Inc to conduct an Online-Only Auction. Please visit: https://shaneliddickauctioneer.hibid.com to see the complete catalog, view photos of all lots, and bid!
Bidding will open Tuesday, April 2, 2024 and close Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 6:00pm.
Purchases are available for pickup OR shipping! Please visit the website for additional information and a full list of Terms & Conditions.
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