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
PRESIDENT’S REPORT APRIL
Where did Spring go? It’s already getting hot. But it’s also a good time to get your traps and associated equipment ready for next season.
Speaking of getting ready for next season, the ATA can help. Our 2019 Spring Convention is June 1 at Bear Creek State Park in Marianna, Arkansas (2955 Arkansas 44, Marianna) A full day of demos as well as an auction. There will be vendors so you can get everything needed to get you ready for next season. There will be a dozen kids that will win a trapping starter kit. Many thanks to Bill Duke for donating a dozen 1 1/2 coil spring traps for the kids.. And District 6 Director, Mike Gregory, will be getting a pie in the face. You could be the lucky person to do the honors. The host motel is Quality Inn 2409 N Washington Street, Forrest City, AR 72335 (870) 970-6161 $63.32+tax. Be sure to mention the Arkansas Trappers Association to get this rate. Come join the fun.
Be sure to check our website for the various One Day Workshops going on around the state. These are free and lunch is provided.
Our 2019 ATA Fall Convention will be September 14 Camp Robinson Special Use Area, 311 Clinton Road, Conway, AR. This year’s coordinator is Doug Henderson, and details will be forthcoming in future editions of this report. There will be demos, games, contests, auction and vendors for that last minute item you may need. Speaking of the auction, the ATA and I want to thank Jeff Dunlap with Dunlap Lures. He has donated a Lynx from Alaska for our auction...and it is beautiful. Thank you, Jeff.
The 2019 ATA Trappers Workshop Oct. 25 - 27 at Camp Clearfork. Contact me or Aaron Hitchcock at (479) 997-5361 for more info. It is first come first serve with new students having priority. More info is on our website.
Remember, any time you get a chance, take a kid trapping as trapping is a wise use of a renewable resource. Help keep the heritage alive. Be safe out there and may God bless you all. — Wayne Watson
PRESIDENT’S REPORT MAY
When will it ever stop raining? Seems like some place in Arkansas is getting flooded every week. I feel sorry for the guys and gals doing ADC work in this mess
By time you get this, our 2019 Spring Convention will be in the books. Again, many thanks to Bill Duke for donating a dozen 1 1/2 coil spring traps for the kids. Also, a big thanks to District 6 Director, Mike Gregory, and the members of the ATA for making it a success.
Always check our website for the various One Day Workshops going on around the state. These are free and lunch is provided. Thanks to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for helping us put on these free workshops.
Our 2019 ATA Fall Convention will be September 14 Camp Robinson Special Use Area, 311 Clinton Road, Conway, AR. This year’s coordinator is Doug Henderson, and details will be forthcoming in future editions of this report. There will be demos, games, contests, auction and vendors for that last minute item you may need. Speaking of the auction, the ATA and I want to thank Jeff Dunlap with Dunlap Lures. He has donated a Lynx from Alaska for our auction...and it is beautiful. Thank you, Jeff.
The 2019 ATA Trappers Workshop Oct. 25 - 27 at Camp Clearfork. Contact me or Aaron Hitchcock at (479) 997-5361 for more info. It is first come first serve with new students having priority. More info is on our website.
Remember, any time you get a chance, take a kid trapping as trapping is a wise use of a renewable resource. Help keep the heritage alive. Be safe out there and may God bless you all. — Wayne Watson
EDITOR’S REPORT APRIL
Upcoming Arkansas Trappers Association events of note – mark your calendars now! As you can see, there are plenty of opportunities for continuing education and connecting with fellow trappers.
The 2019 ATA Spring convention will be held June 1 at Bear Creek State Park in Marianna, Arkansas (2955 Arkansas 44, Marianna). Plans include a full day of demos as well as an auction. The host motel for this convention is the Quality Inn 2409 N Washington Street, Forrest City, AR 72335 (870) 970-6161, and the rate is $63.32+tax. (Be sure to mention the Arkansas Trappers Association to get this rate.)
The NTA Convention will be held July 11 – 13 in Springfield, MO, and the ATA will be in Booth 59W. If you’re planning on making the convention, make sure to stop by and say hello!
The 2019 Fall Convention 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 while will be auctioned at our Fall Convention! This year’s coordinator is Doug Henderson, and details will be forthcoming in future editions of this report.
The 2019 ATA Workshop is scheduled for Oct. 25 – 27 at Camp Clear Fork. Aaron Hitchcock is this year’s coordinator, and details will be forthcoming in future editions of this report.
