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Invitation to WSTA Trappers Weekend/Workshop
« on: November 25, 2021, 06:43:51 PM »
 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.

Bruce Vandervort

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Re: Invitation to WSTA Trappers Weekend/Workshop
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2021, 12:17:00 AM »
Just thought I would add if you have some traps, bring them along and you can make a few sets. Maybe take something home more than knowledge gained.
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Re: Invitation to WSTA Trappers Weekend/Workshop
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2021, 10:16:10 AM »
In response to a question about start times. We will figure on getting going by 9:00 AM every morning.
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Re: Invitation to WSTA Trappers Weekend/Workshop
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2021, 07:57:04 PM »
Is it a show up when you want kinda gig for each day? My sister in law gets back from a work trip Friday night but we’re interested in attending the trapline education bit, she just might take some time to get going Saturday morning lol.

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Re: Invitation to WSTA Trappers Weekend/Workshop
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2021, 09:39:23 PM »
Is it a show up when you want kinda gig for each day? My sister in law gets back from a work trip Friday night but we’re interested in attending the trapline education bit, she just might take some time to get going Saturday morning lol.

Sure, show up late and take in what you can.
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Re: Invitation to WSTA Trappers Weekend/Workshop
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2021, 04:40:35 PM »
Looking forward to this event!  This will be my first season trapping, and it will be great to learn from people with experience.  Couldn't come at a better time! I'll head down there mid day Friday after work.  See you then!

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Re: Invitation to WSTA Trappers Weekend/Workshop
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2021, 01:11:00 PM »
This was a fun and educational event!   Thank you to all that took the time out of their schedule to put this together and share their knowledge and experiences!  Looking forward to another event.

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Re: Invitation to WSTA Trappers Weekend/Workshop
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2021, 02:26:03 PM »
Really bummed I couldn't make it this year, hopefully next I will

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Re: Invitation to WSTA Trappers Weekend/Workshop
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2021, 01:52:49 PM »
I wanted to say Thank You to everyone who put on this event. It was very educational and I learned many tips and tricks that I can implement on the trapline. I loved that I got a chance to meet some other beginner trappers and made some connections. Seeing that Beaver caught, skinned and boarded was awesome.
Honestly, this was exactly what I had hoped it would be.
Thank you again.

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Re: Invitation to WSTA Trappers Weekend/Workshop
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2021, 04:37:04 PM »
That was a lot of fun and it's always good to connect with other trappers. We are a classy bunch of people.

 


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