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.
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
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!
Wisconsin Trapper’s Association Demo Schedule
Saturday, September 10, 2022
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