fur sale Fort Borst....whos going

[rasbo]

I'm going and hope to gain some knowledge from the pros.will be some good learning experiences.............

FEB 20Th sat Fort borst Centralia

[fatslinger]

I'll be there for sure. I've had a crummy trapping season, but will bring a few beavers. I hope my friend brings pictures....she called last month to report 2 otter in one trap! How cool is that?

[rasbo]

I'll be there for sure. I've had a crummy trapping season, but will bring a few beavers. I hope my friend brings pictures....she called last month to report 2 otter in one trap! How cool is that?

cool hope to meet you,maybe I did at cashmere..I set my first swim through this morning,hope I get one

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

I didn't find it last year until it was over, I might stop by. I know nothing about trapping, but would like to get a fur or two to make some stuff (quiver or whatever) is it worth it?

[Michelle_Nelson]

I may be there.  It is only a few miles south of me.

[rasbo]

btt

[furbearer365]

Where exactly is the show.  Is there a web site or a phone number to contact someone for more details.

[runamuk]

Where exactly is the show.  Is there a web site or a phone number to contact someone for more details.

 

[rasbo]

Its at Ft borst Park in centralia sat the 20th of Feb,next sat...Some guys back east were getting 50 for some dogs,wow that a good price.I want to compare...Ive got some beaver I want to learn about putting up...there will be some skinning going on by Wa state trappers asso..If you have some nice stuff to donate for an auction that will be cool also...

[fatslinger]

To get to Fort Borst Park in Centralia, take exit 82 from I-5. This will put you on Harrison Ave.   Go west on Harrison, and take a left on Johnson Road West.  Go south on Johnson Road to Pioneer Way and turn left into the park. 
The park is very close to the freeway; behind Safeway. We will have both buildings this year. Also, WDFW should be there in the morning to tag otters and cats.

[Cylvertip]

Can't make it.  Wish I could be there.

[runamuk]

Ok still no idea what the hours are but I will stop in after 2 when I get off work....

Rasbo you have another message

[fishcrazy]

Sounds like fun. Maybe I will bring my family.

Kris

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

Speaking of "the whole family" The lake there is a "Juvenile only" water (14 and under) that was planted with 3000 little trout at the end of December...
I will be at Carlysle lake near Onalaska in the morning after some broodstock with the girls so won't make it to the fur sale until afternoon.
I hope they aren't done by then.

[fishcrazy]

Anybody know the time this thign starts?

Kris

[280ackley]

I don't see a time but there is a phone # to call.
http://www.trapperpredatorcaller.com/article/washington_feb09/

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

According to that, it's tommorrow......

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

two different ones,  I read last years on that link/

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2009 The Western Washington fur sale will be held on the 21st of February at Fort Borst Park in Centralia. Ralph will be sending out a mailing with directions. Bring you furs to sell and something for the auction. Not sure at this time what else is lined up. Steve Brownell is making arrangements so if you have a question he’s the guy to call at 360-438-6305.


RE: Just a short note to remind you the WSTA will be holding our annual fur sale on Feb. 20 at Fort Borst Park in Centralia WA. If you haven’t been there, it’s real easy to find. Just take exit 82 off of I-5 and travel west on Harrison Ave., turn south on Johnson Rd. It is right behind the Safeway store just a couple of blocks off the freeway.

Fur check in is in the morning in the building to the south. General meeting, lunch, auction and bid reading in the building to the north. General meeting in the morning. Auction and bid reading after lunch.

Bring something good for the auction as this is one of our major fundraisers. If you can’t find something good to bring be prepared to bid. Always a lot of good stuff that you know you need.

I think I will be doing a short presentation on putting up bobcats.

Hope to see you there.

— Bruce Vandervort

[280ackley]

Good catch on the link.  I missed that it was the 09 show.

[runamuk]

Ok I will be there after 2 if its still going on...you cannot miss me I am wearing all pink  except the hair the hair is still just bleach blonde  

[rasbo]

well went to the sale and it was a good time..Learned some new stuff and got my nwco done By George Brady..Got to meet fishcrazies wife and beautiful daughters,the skunk whisperer was there{michelle}lol.Saw a nice catch of beaver by fatslinger,who always seems to have a bright smile..hooked up with runamuck and got some bulbs and flowers from her for my wife,thanks run..I got a hug good day all together a happy one

[Michelle_Nelson]

Rasbo the lady with the double otter catch pictures is on here as "onemore" so you got to meet her to, lol.

Did you end up picking up a fleshing board?

Did you stay til the end?  What did fur go for?

My husband was completely board out of his mind so we took off early.

[runamuk]

well went to the sale and it was a good time..Learned some new stuff and got my nwco done By George Brady..Got to meet fishcrazies wife and beautiful daughters,the skunk whisperer was there{michelle}lol.Saw a nice catch of beaver by fatslinger,who always seems to have a bright smile..hooked up with runamuck and got some bulbs and flowers from her for my wife,thanks run..I got a hug good day all together a happy one

I was bummed that it got over so soon but it was good to see you and yeah I had to hug the Czar

I came home and shot at some golfballs...lol ... and this time I filled the clips back up  

[CastleRocker]

I called WDFW and they told me someone would be there "all day" to seal cat hides/skulls.  So I got up, did some yard work, and it was such a beautiful day, I fired up the bike rode up there.  Apparently, "all day" means not past noon to WDFW.  They were gone when I got there.  It was a nice day for a ride anyway. 

I went in to the auction for a a little while and I think I sat behind Rasbo and another guy from this forum.  Don't know for sure, but heard something about "Rasbo" when he left.  Didn't stick around as I had to be back in Castle Rock at 2:30, and wanted to take some different back roads home.  Plus I didn't want to buy anything I couldn't pack home on the bike.  Hopefully I'm not working nights next year, looked like some useful items on the auction block!

[Michelle_Nelson]

CastleRocker what time did you get there?  I didn't leave til a little after noon and there were still F&G there. 

[fishcrazy]

Good to put more faces with the names. Wanted to stick around but needed to get things done.  I can honestly say I have been to a fur swap now. 

Kris

[hirshey]

How was the show?

Just curious. My father traps beaver and bobbies, although he didn't put many traps out this year.. pretty disgusted with how the fur market was last year... got $40 for some of his best (and real nice) cats out in Montana. Was a learning experience.. he didn't think to put a minimum bid on them; learned his lesson the hard way unfortunatly.

[rasbo]

you mean coyotes,montana dogs and wy dogs were getting 50 and up

[hirshey]

No, I don't mean coyotes... last year's fur convention in Montana yotes were going for $5. Piles were going for $50.

My father's bobcats sold $40ish, when the year prior he made around $500/cat.

[rasbo]

No, I don't mean coyotes... last year's fur convention in Montana yotes were going for $5. Piles were going for $50.

My father's bobcats sold $40ish, when the year prior he made around $500/cat.

heck he coulda sold a westside cat for that,thats to bad..I would not have sold at that price..our eatside I heard were going for 150....on bobs dogs were still crappy..

[hirshey]

No, I don't mean coyotes... last year's fur convention in Montana yotes were going for $5. Piles were going for $50.

My father's bobcats sold $40ish, when the year prior he made around $500/cat.

heck he coulda sold a westside cat for that,thats to bad..I would not have sold at that price..our eatside I heard were going for 150....on bobs dogs were still crappy..

Yeah, he learned his lesson to set a minimum bid... but if you set a min. bid over $80 you went home with your cats last year: be it too many in the market or European buyers not coming with their usual buying power I don't know.. but driving over there and staying a night in a hotel just about cleaned out what he made on his cats.

I think it kind of discouraged him a little bit; it isn't worth killing them for that price in his opinion I suppose, because he sold half of his traps and didn't put as much time into it this year as he has in the past. I'm sure prices will start to rise again soon.. just curious how you and other trappers were fareing this season.

[rasbo]

No, I don't mean coyotes... last year's fur convention in Montana yotes were going for $5. Piles were going for $50.

My father's bobcats sold $40ish, when the year prior he made around $500/cat.

heck he coulda sold a westside cat for that,thats to bad..I would not have sold at that price..our eatside I heard were going for 150....on bobs dogs were still crappy..

Yeah, he learned his lesson to set a minimum bid... but if you set a min. bid over $80 you went home with your cats last year: be it too many in the market or European buyers not coming with their usual buying power I don't know.. but driving over there and staying a night in a hotel just about cleaned out what he made on his cats.

I think it kind of discouraged him a little bit; it isn't worth killing them for that price in his opinion I suppose, because he sold half of his traps and didn't put as much time into it this year as he has in the past. I'm sure prices will start to rise again soon.. just curious how you and other trappers were fareing this season.

lets hope for that hirshey,good looking odor hound you guys got

[hirshey]

lets hope for that hirshey,good looking odor hound you guys got

Thank you.. we make a good team; me on the call and him on the trigger.

And truthfully I do hope for that. Its hard enough to recruit/get people into trapping as it is; and while some find it less than appealing its still a necessary (and neat) tradition in my opinion.

[rasbo]

lets hope for that hirshey,good looking odor hound you guys got

Thank you.. we make a good team; me on the call and him on the trigger.

And truthfully I do hope for that. Its hard enough to recruit/get people into trapping as it is; and while some find it less than appealing its still a necessary (and neat) tradition in my opinion.

does your dad belong to wa state trappers asso

[hirshey]

I'm fairly certain he does. Honestly I would have to ask to make sure.

[rasbo]

I'm fairly certain he does. Honestly I would have to ask to make sure.

there is a rendezvous in august at cashmere fairgrounds,let me know if he goes would like to meet more trappers..You could come also,I think maybe you and you teammate would enjoy it

[hirshey]

I'm fairly certain he does. Honestly I would have to ask to make sure.

there is a rendezvous in august at cashmere fairgrounds,let me know if he goes would like to meet more trappers..You could come also,I think maybe you and you teammate would enjoy it

I may; depends if I get a job out of wildland fire this summer. That's prime burning season for me otherwise. But I'll let you know if he goes. We'll keep in touch beforehand I'm sure.