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2023 - WTA Annual FALL CONVENTION

2023 WTA Vendor Form - Location: Antigo WI

2023 WTA Vendor Form Website (pdf)

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Langlade County Fairground Facility Map (pdf)

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langlade tailgate layout (jpg)

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2023 WTA Vendor Buildings (pdf)

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2023 FTA Vendor Form

  

55th National Fur Taker Rendezvous

June 22-24, 2023

  

Jefferson County Fairgrounds

503 N. Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, Wisconsin 53549

   

Host Hotel:

Best Western Plus Jefferson; 1409 W. Junction Road, Jefferson WI 53549

(920) 541-3900 Room Rate: $129/night plus tax

 

Online Booking Link:

https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.50154.html?groupId=H99PL4R9

   

Additional Hotels in the area:

   

Comfort Suites; 725 Paradise Lane, Johnson Creek WI 53038
(920) 699-2800 Room Rate: $125/night plus tax – king or double room

Holiday Inn Express; 1680 Madison Avenue, Fort Atkinson WI 53538

PH: (920) 563-3600 Room Rate: $148/night plus tax – king or double room

Country Inn & Suites; 1650 Doris Drive, Fort Atkinson WI 53538

PH: (920) 542-1600 Room Rate: $148/night plus tax – king or double room

Super 8; 1730 S. Church Street, Watertown WI 53094

PH: (920) 261-1188 Room Rate: $145/night plus tax – Queen or double room 


Victoria on Main B&B; 622 W. Main St., Whitewater WI 53190

262.473.8400 Jerry & Nancy Wendt

$75.00/night with 2 night stay includes continental breakfast


Camping: NO  Advance Reservations  

First come, first served basis

Full hookup:  $40.00 per night

Electric/Water available for $33.00

Primitive camping $15.00 per night


  

For more information contact: 

Julie Gabris

WTA Convention Coordinator

920.382.2012

Email: convention@wistrap.org



Schedule of Events

June 22-24, 2023


Thursday, June 22

FTA Banquet

National Council Meeting

Bonfire


Friday, June 23

Trapperman  Feed & Gathering

FTA Auction

Bonfire


Saturday, June 24

Trapper Hospitality Event

Bonfire


 Demo Schedule
Complete demo schedule will be posted at a later date. Scheduled presenters are subject to change and include the following:

Dale Billingsley • Skye Goode • Dan Carroll
Beth Hakala • Mike Wilhite • John Vohman
Paul & Will Hsu (ginseng) • Nick Beader
Gerald Schmitt • Robert Waddell
Annie Groehler • Bob Houser • Ron Peters
Chris Bezio • Mike Sells • Jack Hill
Gary Jepson • Groenwolds • Mike Mazure
Rick Hemseth • Mark Conners

Antler Drive

Help us fund the battle! If you have some antlers lying around, bring one or more to the FTA Rendezvous as part of an antler drive fundraiser. Both hard brown and white antlers have value.
Drop off your antlers at the FTA booth. We'll have a small collection of 'thank you' gifts for those who donate their antlers.

Don't forget your antlers! This small effort on your part can be a real boost to the FTA's ability to do more proactive work. If you can't make it, please send your antlers with someone who is attending our convention and can bring them. Ask your fellow trappers to help as well!

Each state has different regulations regarding antlers, so please be sure you're in compliance with your local regulations.

Photo Contest
Be sure to enter your favorite picture in our 2023 photo contest. Entries are due by May 31, 2023, and can either be mailed or brought with you to our annual Rendezvous.
Download your entry form. 




2023 Fair Park Map (pdf)

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2023 FTA vendor form for Website (pdf)

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FTA Bldg 12&14 for website (pdf)

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FTA Vendor Layout 2022 website (pdf)

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2023 FTA Tailgator layout (pdf)

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annual fall convention

September 8 th - 9th, 2023

Langlade County Fairgrounds 

  1633 Neva Rd.

Antigo WI 54409


ADMISSION FEE: 

ADULTS $15 one time fee
KIDS  Age 12  and under free

 

Camping: NO  Advance Reservations  

Electric available for $25.00 per night, 

Primitive camping $5.00 per night. 


Tailgaters:  register and pick out space upon arrival

$50.00 per space 


Inside Dealers : $60.00 per booth (8’x 10’ one table, one chair) 

Setup day for all vendors,  Thursday  September 7th 


LODGING:

Holiday Inn Express; 2407 Neva Road, US-45, Antigo, WI 54409  

(715) 627-7500

Rate: $123.99/night plus tax for Double Queen


Super 8; 535 Century Avenue, Antigo WI   

(715) 623-4188 

Rates: $69.99-$137.99


TO RESERVE INDOOR BOOTH SPACE: 

Julie Gabris, Convention Coordinator

Phone: (920) 382-2012 

Email: convention@wistrap.org




Schedule of events

  

Thursday September 7

9AM – 6PM  Dealer/Tailgater registration and move in

Camping Area Open - $25/night hookups, primitive $5.00/night

Friday September 8

6:00 AM  Breakfast available

7:00 AM  Admission Gate Opens - $15.00 adults, kids 12 & under free

8:00 AM  Dealer Buildings Open

10:00 AM FOOD COURT OPENS

12:30 PM   Kid’s Sawdust Scramble 

ALL Day Demos - Schedule TBD

ALL DAY  Skinning demos by experienced trappers

Hatchet Toss  on-going - look for signs 

5:00 PM  Dealer Buildings close

5:00 PM  Trapperman.com feed

6:30 PM  Auction registration begins

7:00 PM  WTA Auction 

Saturday, September 9

6:00 AM  Breakfast available

8:00 AM  Dealer Buildings Open

10:00 AM FOOD COURT OPENS

ALL Day Demos Schedule TBD

ALL DAY  Skinning demos by experienced trappers

10:00 AM  Kid’s t-shirt printing - Fish or Beaver tail print

12:30 PM   Kid’s Sawdust Scramble 

1:00 PM  Trap Setting Contests 

Sign-up prior to the contest, as well as at the contest. 

Awards are presented immediately after each group competes.

Categories are:

Youngest Trap Setter

Boys under 12  Boys 12 - 16 

Girls under 12 Girls 12 - 16

Women Men

Seniors Barefoot Bear

Hatchet Toss  On-going 

5:00 PM  WTA Raffle Drawing– Tickets available

5:00 PM  Dealer Buildings Close

Note: Carry-in adult beverages not allowed after 6 PM

5:30 PM WTA Awards Presentations 

6:00 PM WTA General Membership Meeting

7:00-9:00 PM Trapper Hospitality Event

 Food, Beverages, Games & Party

Sunday, September 10

Volunteers tear down and clean-up grounds - new Volunteers welcomed! 

Demo Schedule

  

Wisconsin Trapper’s Association Demo Schedule


Saturday, September 10, 2022




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