PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department will auction more than 100 sets of antlers, hides, skulls and wildlife mounts, as well as wildlife artwork and taxidermy this weekend at the 2019 Outdoor Expo at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department will auction items seized during law enforcement investigations, obtained from animals killed in vehicle collisions, or acquired through donations. Items can be purchased individually, by the pound or through a silent auction.
The Ben Avery Shooting Facility is located just west of Interstate 17 on Carefree Highway. Admission and parking are free. AZGFD will be posting bidding rules and auction procedures on Instagram (www.instagram.com/gf_assets). Once the expo gets underway, photos of many of the assets will be posted for the benefit of those wanting to see what items become available throughout the day.
“Besides the antlers, this year we have some record-book elk racks, some bighorn sheep heads and hides, wildlife artwork and various other wildlife mounts,” said Gene Elms, law enforcement branch chief. “It doesn’t matter if you’re working on a craft project, adding décor to your home, or picking up a treat for your pets, we’ll have something for everyone and every budget.”
Funds generated from the wildlife assets auction are used to purchase equipment and technology used in the investigation of wildlife crimes.