Association News
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 JUNE
Hello California Trappers,
This letter is getting harder to write as so much trash keeps coming in to me and most of it is trash. People say I am a member of a so-so club and we want to help you get this thing working for you. 95% of it is a lie and at times I want to use bad words at them. I tell many to check this out and call me back. Well not one call yet, wonder what is up? I guess I said the wrong thing they cannot find what they are looking for. Now down to some some things that mean something to real trappers. The fur bill that is waiting to be heard is at a stand still as of right now, that is for now, tomorrow is another day. By the time you read this the lead ban will be in first. No more lead bullets for hunting in this state but you can use lead bullets for target shooting. Do not have both in your pocket when hunting. Things get stickey then.
With the weather and rain we had this winter there is a lot of food for the fur critters out there. Got to find a way to get what us trappers need and we help wildlife. Rabies is on the increse and coyotes have bitten more people this year so far than past years. How do we get the point across for many people to see? Some of it is get out of the 35th floor of your BIG house downtown and take a nice long walk in the country and see wildlife for what it is, if you know how to look and see what you’re looking at. I will stop running off at the mouth and be good for a while. I’ll drink another cup of coffee and go outside and watch the deer in the yard eating my wife’s roses.
John Clark
PRESIDENT’S REPORT JULY
Hello Trappers,
Just a short note on things going on for what I have been told and that is not much. One thing is as of July 1, 2019, we can no longer use lead bullets to hunt with and that is a bad thing. Also if you carry a handgun while hunting you cannot have lead bullets in it either. And buying bullets is also gone bad. Background checks on just about everything. You better have some ID when getting a cup of coffee in town. And for a milkshake.
It is a slow way to stop all hunting in California. It is getting bad and more gas tax, then what??? We the people better start doing some thing like 10 years ago.
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 — Scott Cisco, 11508 CR 70, Windsor, CO 80550; 970-219-1629; bambamcisco@thinair.net
NTA Representative — Dan Gates, PO Box 128, Canon City, CO 81215; 719-275-4077; Dan@ColoradoRidACritter.com
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
A change is coming. Here in Colorado after last Novembers elections, some preservationists have decided to make a move and start revamping Wildlife Management and in an attempt to take away opportunity as well as alter the way that we manage and conserve our Wildlife Resources.
While Mountain Lions, Bears, Wolves, Sage Grouse and every other animal on the planet is on their radar, the topic of the day is BOBCATS. For those who are not aware, a Veterinarian from Telleride filed a Citizens Petition. Go to the Updated Regulations Page and you can print it off.
