2023 - WTA Annual FALL CONVENTION

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.