2007 Minnesota Trappers Association
Summer Rendezvous and Convention - Bemidji Minnesota - August 10, 11,12
Dealer set up - Thursday August 9
Camping available on the grounds as well as lots of Motel options in the area. Bemidji lies near both the Chippewa National Forest and the Itasca State Park with over 400 fishing opportunities with in 25 miles of the fairgrounds.
Friday August 10
Gates open at 8am
Fur Handling demo's in the Arena adjacent to, 1 of 2 Dealer buildings- fur demo's provided by NAFA.
Trapping Demonstrations Friday
09:00 Butch Dykhoff Water Trapping
Rally Hess Snare Making
10:00 Allen Golden Beaver and Coon
Ed Eide Canines
*11:00 Tim Kresel Water Trapping with Carbon Products
12:00 Tom Olson Open Water Beaver with 330's
Buzz Neprud Snaring
1:00 Rick Hemsath Coon
Mark June Canines
*2:00 Mark Steck Snaring
3:00 Jim Blakely Coon and Mink
Trapper Phil Moles
4:00 Kids Water Trapping
Dallas Erickson Fox and Coyote
Dealer buildings close at 5pm
Wild Game feed at 5pm- Bring a prepared dish and come enjoy the Pot Luck with family and friends.
Consignment Auction at 6 pm - Bring your items to the MTA booth to get them on the Auction.- Commision to benefit the MTA
Dance following the Auction music provided by local DJ - Todd & Co.
BYOB and come relax !
Saturday gates open at 8am
Saturday demo schedule
09:00 Rich Kasper Late Season Cat/Coon Snaring
Rally Hess Beaver Under Ice
12:00 Joel Golish Coon
Ardel Grawe Land Snaring
1:00 Kids Water Trapping
Jim Wallner Fisher and Marten
*2:00 Mark June Canines
3:00 Tim Kresel Water Trapping with Carbon Products
Trapper Art Canines
*4:00 Jim Blakely Coon and Mink
General Membership Meeting and Election - 10am
Kids games
Sadie Hawkins- Trappers Race
Tug of War
MTA Benefit Auction
Couple of the unique items on the Auction block are these fine NTA Commemerative guns Donated by MTA Member 160 user
As well as a certificate for tuition to the Fur Takers College
All proceeds from this Auction Benefit the MTA. Be sure to attend !
The winners for the 07 MTA Raffle will be drawn about half way through the Auction. If you have not bought your tickets yet do it now, some wonderful prizes and all $ go to benefit Education.
contact any MTA Member for tickets or send me a PM.
Again a Dance will follow the Auction. Music provided by DJ - Todd & Co.
Bemidji is the first City on the Mississippi. There will be ample shopping activities for the ladies. If you have a particular question ask away or send me a PM and I will do my best to provide an answer.
Remember your Aluminum cans for the CAN CAN Project.
MTA Members please find the time to help cover your District duties at the gate and behind the MTA booths. It is your Association find some time and Volunteer !!
Ready to get more invoved, come see me as the MTA can sure use your help !
Edited by 2poor (Yesterday at 06:58 AM)
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