https://www.facebook.com/AlbertaTrappersRendezvous
Hey trappers, I know facebook is often a place where your kids live...BUT it sure is a great place to share information on ATA Trappers Rendezvous - plus there is a ton of good trapping pictures, videos etc. Give it a shot and you might be surprised at the content.
The ATA Drayton Valley local is proud to be hosting the big event this year. We are hoping to see well over 400 people there this year. Guns, hunting trips, trade show, trapping equipment - outdoors, demos (skinning and methods), Ultimate trappers competition - including the new chest wader race through a creek course, of course with a heavy beaver on contestants backs.
The youth trappers events continue to grow and be a huge draw! We are adding squirrel snare poles as the 3rd event. This is in addition to the rat skinning and snowshoe race. We had at least a dozen compete last year.. and they love it. I am sure it will keep them wanting to come back.. and not just "forced" to go to the rendezvous by their parents. Greg Schroder told me in Grimshaw that he sees trappers conventions throughout North America and had never seen such a young crowd anywhere! Now that was the best thing I heard that weekend. Greg is a demonstration skinner who now represents FHA at these deals.
The event in Grimshaw last season was right over the top. We are aiming to do the same. Join us on July 25 and 26th.