The Redding Chapter of the California Deer Association (CDA) will hold its first Annual Banquet and Auction Fund-Raiser on January 8, 2000 at the Holiday Inn in Redding. To kick off the new year for CDA, the Redding Chapter plans on giving away a rifle every 90 seconds during the regular raffle event. That's at least 75 rifles.

In addition to the great rifle give away, there will be an auction that features fine rifles, outstanding limited-edition wildlife prints, beautiful bronzes, guided hunting and fishing trips, and many other items.

CDA fund-raisers are always sellouts. Don't wait to get your tickets. Cost is $70 each or $115 for a couple. Youth can attend for $30. Adult tickets include a one-year membership and a subscription to the CDA newsletter.

Contact Emmett Burroughs for ticket information at (530) 242-0176.