Come join us for the 1st Trappers Weekend ever but hoping an annual event. Need to think up a better name for this event. We'll be setting traps, checking them and hopefully putting up some catches. If you want to see how it's done and maybe set a few traps yourself we welcome you to join some experienced trappers on the trapline.
Trapping Workshop
Dates:
Dec 9th: setup
Dec 10th: land orientation for instructors
Dec 11th: trapline education, fur handling demos, raffle, auction. Vendors. Burgers and dogs lunch.
Dec 12th: student trap checks and fur handling assistance. Awards for best catch
Dec 13th. Cleanup.
122 Blacksmith Rd. Rochester WA. 98579.
Follow signs to a perpetual beaver stream nestled in a draw between Lincoln creek and Independence creek valleys. Private 96 acre property with access to 1000s of acres of walk in accessible Port blakely timber land.
Muzzleloader deer open in this area during event so bring the smokepole and try for a deer if you wish.
Experienced trappers to teach the basics of finding and identifying furbearer sign, good trap placement and preparation in a real life setting.
Come early Friday and stay late to Sunday if you like.
Camp overnight on the trapline and see if you get a real catch in the morning.
Skinning and fleshing demos Sunday Dec 12th starting at daylight.
Coffee and cocoa served hot all day and the next morning.
Burgers, hotdogs, soda, and chips provided for lunch Saturday.
Campfire potluck bring whatchagot for social time and dinner after the program Saturday night.
Fees: includes entry and lunch
WSTA Members:
$25
Non members:
$45
17 and under:
free.
Firewood $1/pc and clean water $1/ga available from camp host for those interested in staying overnight.
Bring your own breakfast and cooking implements.
4x4 Atvs available for rent from camp host $25/hr. Only 4 available. First come first served.
Bucket raffle of outdoor gear on site. Ticket drawing at 4pm Saturday. $20 wingspan tickets or 75 cents a ticket if purchased individually.
For those staying overnight to check traps, best catch by popular vote receives a set of skinning and fleshing knives.
No cost to pitch a tent. RVs limited to 5. Must be under 25ft. No hookups. $10. First come first served.
For Reservations email: icymudpuppy@yahoo.com.