Association News
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Arizona Trappers Association
President — Wayne Boring, traparizona@gmail.com 928-243-0973
Vice President Lance Crouther, Flagstaff, 928-607-9380
Treasurer Mike Huffer Scottsdale, 480-970-5904
Membership Carrie Crouther Flagstaff, 928-699-4305
Directors: Apache County Scott Trowbridge, Chinle, 928-349-0405
Cochise County Bob Lockner, Willcox, 520-253-0848
Coconino County Lance Crowther, Flagstaff, 928-607-9380
Gila County Jack Bounds, Pine, 928-951-2910
Graham County Park Romne, Thatcher, 928-428-6952
Greenlee County Vacant
Lapaz County Vacant
Maricopa County Scott Francom, Gilbert, 480-330-5029
Mohave County Rick Van Horn, Kingman, 928-757-3860
Navajo County Jim Manard, Heber, 928-535-9029
Pima County Atom Hatley, Arivaca, 520-444-7116
Pinal County Jeff Serdy, Apache Jct., 602-820-4429
Santa Cruz County Vacant
Yavapai County Vacant
Yuma County Ryan Trousdale, Tacna, 909-213-1168
Membership Options:
• Adult membership including subscription to Trapper & Predator Caller — $30
• Junior (under 16) with subscription — $20
• Family membership with subscription — $35
• Oldtimer membership with subscription — $75
• Lifetime membership with subscription — $275
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Good Morning to all of the trapping community From Az.:
Boy what a wonderful storm we had last week it gave most of the State some of the needed moisture to help the Habitat to make it possible for a better fur harvest next year. From what I have been told this year was very thin for most species so we welcome the moisture. I know the Fur witch I have handled this year has been good stuff due to the cold wet Oct. and then continuing on through the winter hopefully we will be blessed with this same kind of weather next winter. Our season is now over and it time to start getting ready for next year most of us have a lot work to do to clean up last year and getting things ready for next year. We hope you have a grate year.
We have been invited to work with the National Trapping Ass. To host the Western Reagan Sport Expo This will be held on the 7-9 of June and it will be held in Holbrook Az. The reason for that is because it will be attended by all the neighboring states and Holbrook seemed to the best available location it will be held at the Navajo County Fairgrounds. If you are reading this and you are in the western states you will make sure you want to attend this event We have never this kind of a opportunity before so let’s make the best of it .This event planning is well under way. For those of you who are members of The ATA we will be needing all the help we can get if we don’t get hold of you for help please call me ((928-243-0973) and we will make sure we will have a place for you.
There are still many of our old supporters who have not renewed their membership for this year if you should fit in this group please get hold of our membership sec. (Carrie Crouther) You can call her at 928-699-4305 leave her a message or give her a text and get your name back on our mailing list.
The Arizona Game and Fish are still looking for People that can get certified to instruct there Trappers training course if you should be interested in being one of those instructors you can contact the education department of the game and fish or let me know (928) 243-0973 and I will help you set that up.
Our association is also looking for new ideas that can help our growth we always need to recruit new members.
I want to personally thank Lance for holding things together for the past year and look forward to working with him this next year.
A few things to remember
1. A trap in the ground is worth more than 100 traps in the truck.
2. If the animal is not there you won’t catch it
3. If you should catch the animal and dispatch him he not there anymore. Nor is any of it’s increase
4. If you catch all the animals out of an area then there won’t be any for next year
Happy Trapping and May the force be with you and, may the Trapping God smile upon you
Your President: Wayne Boring
Arkansas Trappers Association
President — Wayne Watson, 1482 Leesburg Ave., Springdale, AR 72764; 479-283-7004, president@arkansastrappers.org
Vice President — Danny Ross, 401 Japonica Lane, Hot Springs, AR 71901; 501-844-5091, drossscoutmaster@aol.com
Secretary/Treasurer — Karen Fuller, 7611 White Oak Road, Mulberry, AR 72947; 479-221-4416, secretary@arkansastrappers.org
NTA Director — Mike Fischer, 13823 Masoner Road, Lonsdale, AR 72087; 501-939-2325
Editor — Eric Kindsfater, 265 Sunny Gap Road, Conway, AR 72032, 501-730-8208, ekindsfater@gmail.com
Membership Options:
• Individual membership — $13
• Family membership — $18
Complete membership application on first page of association section and send dues to: ATA, Secretary/Treasurer Karen Fuller, 7611 White Oak Road Mulberry, AR 72947; 479-221-4416
EDITOR’S REPORT JULY
At the time of this writing, the 60th Annual NTA Convention is just a few days away. Unfortunately, I am unable to attend due to work obligations. The demo lineup, list of events, and number of vendors will no doubt provide something for everyone.
How come nuisance beaver work seems to pick up in July and August?? Where are these jobs November –February?
The Arkansas Trappers Association 2019 Fall Convention is right around the corner and will be held Sept. 14th at Camp Robinson Special Use Area, 311 Clinton Road, Conway, AR. Jeff Dunlap has donated a tanned Alaska Lynx fur which will be auctioned at this event! Many thanks to Jeff for this special donation. The coordinator for this year’s ATA Fall Convention is Doug Henderson, and additional details are still being hammered out. Stay tuned or better yet, just plan on attending and you won’t be disappointed.
Shortly after the ATA Fall Convention, the ATA Workshop is scheduled for Oct. 25 – 27 at Camp Clear Fork. Aaron Hitchcock is coordinating this event and always does a great job. It seems we can always use help, so if you can assist or simply want more information on this event, please contact Aaron at 479-997-5361. Space is limited and new attendees have priority, so make sure you either reach out to Aaron or visit our website for more information.
Until next time, Eric Kindsfater
California Trappers Association
President — John Clark, 907 Holmes Flat Rd., Redcrest, CA 95569; 707-722-4259
Vice President — James C. Schmerker Jr., 3345 Bixler Road #1806, Discovery Bay, CA 94505; 925-684-3855; animaldamagecontrol@netzero.com
Membership Secretary — Rita Clark, 907 Holmes Flat Rd. Redcrest, CA 95569; 707-722-4259
Secretary — Leona Hencratt; 530-547-3240
Treasurer — John Clark, 907 Holmes Flat Rd. Redcrest, CA 95569
PRESIDENT’S REPORT SEPTEMBER
Hello California Trappers,
Well it has been a long month and not a whole lot going on, and that is a lot of talk. Many things going on but a lot of nonsense if you know what I mean. I have not been keeping up with a lot of things as I’m working 12 to 15 hours a day and trying to make phone calls. They say things will start to slow down real soon I hope. Hunting season is here now and I am seeing some nice deer but not as many as in the past, as there are more big cats out there. And I hope you trappers are keeping them thinned out to save some deer. I work on them year-round. Yes the fur is no good, but the deer taste good when they grow up. Good red meat. Other things eat deer, like bears, they are also bad on big deer. The bears can run from stopped to 35mph in 3 seconds. I can’t run that fast so a nonlead bullet will come in handy I think. I say show me and let the bear chase you not me. This letter is a short one so will leave for now, thank you trappers.
John Clark
Colorado Trappers & Predator Hunters Association
President — Dan Gates, PO Box 128, Canon City, CO 81215; 719-275-4077; Dan@ColoradoRidACritter.com
Vice President — Joe Herrman, 250 CR 127 #19, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601; 970-309-0865; paramountwm@yahoo.com
Secretary/Treasurer — Cheryl Oleyar, 1362 Hillcrest Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909; 719-471-0739; c.oleyar@comcast.net
Fur Auction Manager — Greg Ashmore, 38967 County Road 24, Hugo, CO 80821; 719-743-2552; ashmore@esrta.com
Raffle Manager — Kacy Townsend. 1635 County Road 293, Rifle, CO 81650; 970-379-4680; klherrman@yahoo.com
Northeast Director —
NTA Representative — Dan Gates, PO Box 128, Canon City, CO 81215; 719-275-4077; Dan@ColoradoRidACritter.com
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Busy Summer. Hot busy Summer. Kinda hard to get geared up for anything when it has been this hot and there is so much politics going on.
