WSTA rondy

[bob maier]

Got the word from Bruce at the NTA western that the WSTA Rondy will be in Omak , WA. Ralph went over last weekend and I think they got the food issues resolved. Its the 26th,27th,and 28th of august. I'll be there!

[fatslinger]

I'll see you there!  Who else is going?

[Hannibal]

I better go to make Doug and Gary behave.................

[bob maier]

I thought Doug was suppose to watch you!

[fast60eddie]

I plan on checking it out. sounds like a nice 3 day weekend or 4. What's to be expected? learning  stuff for sale or eq. to look at I hope so. Is there reservation or sign up. Well maybe my aligatior fingers over road my bumble bee mind I have a wedding scheduled on August 27 in Felony Way 

[bob maier]

Don't know what the schedule is but there will be domos, dealers selling stuff, plus I think the WSTA will be selling some of George Sovies supplies he left to the WSTA. Plus alot of sitting around talking with friends.

[Hannibal]

Ted C. will probably be there ..... Someone needs to work on Chuck,,,,,,

[BiggLuke]

Sweet deal... that would be fun as hell to go to.

[Sno-King]

Does anyone have the information for camping or hotel/motel for the rondy? What type of a facility is it being held at?It is getting close and the only info is the date and town that i have seen.

[Hannibal]

Camping is available on site...............

Tentative Schedule
Friday: I figured people can use this afternoon/eve to look around the grounds, set up, and visit. Potluck. Campfire- Bob Maier.
Sat.: 0900-1100 Mike Monroe/Bernie Nelson : Bobcat skinning and pelt put-up/ Coyote skinning and pelt put-up with feet.
0830-1200 George Brady: Trapper training class.
1100-1115 Break
1115-1200 will be done by a retired Alaska Fish and wildlife person,Ed Crain who now lives in Wallla Walla.    Did alot of wolf work in Alaska, should be a good talk.
1300-1400 George Brady: Suitcase trap Beaver trapping.
1400-1500 George Brady: Trapper training instructor class (mandatory for new instructors)
1400-1430 Break
1430-1530 Dave Vinke: Muskrat trapping.
1530-1630 Bernie Nelson: Bobcat cage trapping.
1630-1730 John Consolini: Coyote trapping.
1730-1800 Lydia Consolini: Fur fashion show.
Dinner, auction, followed by:
Bob Maier: Camp fire, bring your stories of George and Denny.

Sunday
0900-1000 Bruce Vandervort: Beaver pelt put up.
1000-1100 George Brady: Discussion: The do's and don'ts of a field contact with F&W officers.

[bob maier]

The 11:15-12:00 Sat slot will be done by a retired Alaska Fish and wildlife person,Ed Crain who now lives in Wallla Walla. Did alot of wolf work in Alaska, should be a good talk.

[one more]

Hi Guys,
See you all at the Ronde.  I'll bring a chocolate cake for the potluck.
Diane

[Hannibal]

woo Hoooooooooooooo!

[Machias]

I'll be there bright and early tomorrow morning.

[Machias]

Had a great time yesterday.  Sorry I missed Mr. Crain's presentation, but Bernie Nelson's bobcat cage trapping was a great presentation.  I ended up spending $400 in the auction.  Got a new hancock trap for $305, wohoo.  Great time!!