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09-10 Weasel Contest (pic) #1685499
12/26/09 11:08 AM
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I finally had the time to set down and open the contestant envelopes. We had better participation this year. Good to have the Alaska crew join us , I think ! wink

Still a very poor showing from the Cheese Head crowd.

Skunkwrestler would get the prize for being prompt as I believe his Envelope hit first.

Steve H from Canada would get the prize for most creative packaging as I got an 8" x 10" glossy of our target. grin

Here are this years Entrants in the Adult division -

Skunkwrestler
2poor
Rob906
Doogie
Crazyweasel
Brownie77
Bender
Akntrpr
Northwind
Steve H
Jack Pine Savage
Weasel Hunter
Stinkey
DrakeJ
Wheelers

Here is the Youth contestants-
Donnie
Alex
BanditBuster
Skunk24
CoonBuster
HomerTrapper
Hannah
Brady

We raised $83 for the T-man Discretionary Fund with the entrant fee. I thank all that chose to participate.
I will touch base with the committee and structure the prize packages in the coming weeks. Remember we will have 3 places in each Division and 1 random drawing from all entrants who submit a pelt.

Asa Lenon, Wheelers, Bob Jameson, DrakeJ, Melby Fur and Moose River Lures have offered up some prizes. Last years 2nd place Youth winner Brady also donated some traps this summer. I expect the prize pool will continue to grow as I intend to twist a couple arms.

I believe we will trap until early February and ask Pelts be turned in for measurement by February 15 to Judge Bogmaster.

Any questions or concerns let me know,

Good Luck to all and let's have some fun this Winter and thanks for your support !



Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: ] #1686115
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back around !

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: ] #1686511
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Mr. 2POOR!! Next year there will bean Iowa presence in the weasel contest I can feel it!! I doubt we can compete with the northlanders but it should be interesting!

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: ] #1686520
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Originally Posted By: 2poor
I finally had the time to set down and open the contestant envelopes. We had better participation this year. Good to have the Alaska crew join us , I think ! wink

Still a very poor showing from the Cheese Head crowd.

Skunkwrestler would get the prize for being prompt as I believe his Envelope hit first.

Steve H from Canada would get the prize for most creative packaging as I got an 8" x 10" glossy of our target. grin

Here are this years Entrants in the Adult division -

Skunkwrestler
2poor
Rob906
Doogie
Crazyweasel
Brownie77
Bender
Akntrpr
Northwind
Steve H
Jack Pine Savage
Weasel Hunter
Stinkey
DrakeJ
Wheelers





That is a whole lot of ugly right there


Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: Brownie 77] #1686598
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I just knew I would get a rise out of a jobless college graduate !!!!

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: Brownie 77] #1686605
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There are a couple Iowans that have it figured out.

They may have to work a little harder at it, but they are making catches.

Big T lives in a Weasel wonderland. Super habitat there at the Lakes !

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: ] #1686697
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Aye, I am still a novice trapper but am learning LOTS each year. After freeze up this year was very boring. I had to find something to do. After reading all of you weasel guys info I think I am going to give it a try! I will be over prepared next year and see what happens!!

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: BigT] #1687348
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I had several ask if there was a deadline to enter. I had asked all envelopes were post marked by December 15. Hate to have somebody trap a large Weasel and then decide to compete.

Be similar to shooting a deer and then buying a license. Well maybe not exactly the same, but similar.

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: ] #1703365
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Received several more Donations for the Contest prizes yesterday. Both DrakeJ and crazyweasel came through.

Sounds like we also have a unique Custom weasel scalpel set in route as a Prize. I will Post pictures when it arrives.

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: ] #1704375
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k9 season is over here on the 31st, so itll be a hobbie line till then.....then i got 2 weeks to do nothing but weasels.

have fun, and stay safe all!

Mike

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: bender] #1720701
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We had another very nice contribution to the Contest prizes.

Got this in the mail during the week, many thanks to swamphaunter !

A very nice custom made wood box with 2 surgical scalpels and a bunch of replaceable blades included.


Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: ] #1720760
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Nice looking wood box.


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Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: Bruce T] #1720879
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Originally Posted By: Bruce T
Nice looking wood box.
Thank you, its made from red elm boards that were cut 30 years ago before dutch elm disease wiped em all out. Its some nice stuff to work with.
The scalpel set inside comes from my brother in law thats a surgeon,he says when they start a surgery they start with a whole set of handles and blades and toss it all after the jobs done. When i said i wanted some he gave me a bucket of em

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: swamphaunter] #1720951
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Dang and I can't get them across the boarder to get into the contest. Very nice contribution.
The winner will have some good tail splitters to use.

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: Northof50] #1721013
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I thought there was some talk about having a judge in Canada for the Canadian entries, maybe something to look into for next years contest

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: Doogie] #1721065
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Too many problems with paying all the different Provincial royalities and the permits etc and paper work.
Anyway once those Alaska entrys come in there is no hope in winning from any Minn trapperz now.

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: Northof50] #1721294
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Originally Posted By: squirrelchaser
Too many problems with paying all the different Provincial royalities and the permits etc and paper work.
Anyway once those Alaska entrys come in there is no hope in winning from any Minn trapperz now.


You obviously have not seen the shorttail Weasel Skunkwrestler has entered. LOL

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: ] #1723683
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I shall probably see it once it gets it Canadian citizenship's papers in line come May. It is obvious that no Alaska weasels have made it down to you yet.

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: Northof50] #1723850
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I have seen the pictures some have posted.

Let's just say I am not near as dazzled as you are

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i too would like to see some of the weasels from the tundra.
I brought this topic up last year with not alot of conclusive evidence but ill ask it again,,,,WHAT is the cause of ermine fur yellowing?
I beleive its urine related but what do you all think or know?

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: swamphaunter] #1724281
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Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: swamphaunter] #1781686
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February is soon upon us. I am going to suggest we set a deadline of February 21st to have your entry in Bogmaster's possession. I will keep this Post at or near the top the wek of February 15th until the deadline.

Remember we will have a random drawing from any Contestant who submits a pelt, any entry will qualify you for this. You would not need to have the biggest pelt to end up with a nice prize from that random drawing.





I have had a couple more offers of donations to the prize pool. Hope you all our finding some, or at the least having fun !

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: ] #1781761
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Time flies! What method of shipping pelt works best and is economical?


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Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: Drakej] #1781789
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Im sending mine in a flat rate box LOL

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: Doogie] #1782720
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Drake

A weasel can be slipped between a couple pieces of cardboard and shipped in a manila envelope. Tubes work quite well also. The P.O. sells a rather stiff crush proof tube. They work quite well.

Just put up my first one of the year. I did not even forget how !

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: ] #1807933
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Looking for the address for Bogmaster. Am I missing it?


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Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: Drakej] #1808023
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If my feet aren't wet,I must not be trapping.
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Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: Bogmaster] #1816199
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Time to get serious and finish getting those big Weasel entries put up. I been putting them on boards the last couple days.

Still nervous that Skunkwrestler and that freak of Nature he called a Weasel are in a good position to win this !


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Got confirmation on more prizes in route for the Contest.

I have all my males on Boards and will be shipping my entrant middle of the week.

Make sure you have your entrant POST MARKED by the February 21 deadline.

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Got Jack Pine savages weasel today.
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Originally Posted By: Bogmaster
Got Jack Pine savages weasel today.
Tom

I hope it was short and skinny, just like 160 loser !

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Today I got a very nice surprise to add to the prize pool.

1 year subscription to the Trappers Post

1 year subscription to Trappers World

Both donated by the reigning T-man Weasel Champion the Jack Pine Savage. A very generous donation !

I see a note that his Bride and Author of " Life with Arnie " will also donate a copy of the book by the same name. I bet I can talk them both into signing it !

Very Generous !!!

I am off to the shop to get my entry off the Stretcher. Plan to send it in tomorrow !!

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back around ! I do not want to win this thing by default !!

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Is it too late to get the entry in? Will send it later today.


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Originally Posted By: 2poor
Time to get serious and finish getting those big Weasel entries put up. I been putting them on boards the last couple days.

Still nervous that Skunkwrestler and that freak of Nature he called a Weasel are in a good position to win this !





I saw that thing, it was not A weasel, he sewed 2 together. I told bog master I wanted to file a protest.


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I think SkunkWrestler's sister may have caught it for him.

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A Post Mark by the 21st has become the deadline.

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Sending ours out today.

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Any more stragglers ?

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I hope to have mine in the mail tomorrow. Time has been a killer to me the last couple months it sucks. Heading out now to skin and board them then hang them in the bathroom and see if they dry quick enough

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Should dry in a day Rob.

Never seems to be enough time in a day at this end either !

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my plans didnt work out this year....pulled my line too early for weaselin

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I received another box of prizes for the Contest this weekend.

My Thanks to Akntrpr for the generous Donation. He also include a Weasel the size of an Otter !

I will forward the Entry to Judge Bogmaster, and Post pictures of the prize pool in the near future.

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post a picture of that monster weasel...


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Going to buy some rat traps what are the best choice? Plasic pan, metal. Do they both have the same triggers?
Thanks grizzly

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Going to buy some rat traps what are the best choice? Plasic pan, metal. Do they both have the same triggers?
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I only use the plastic pan because it is bigger then the metal pan. Some ppl have used the metal pans but made them bigger by adding plastic to them.

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What? .....and I could have donated a hand painted board! frown

Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: LT GREY] #1851361
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Re: 09-10 Weasel Contest [Re: chessielover] #1882806
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I got some more fine donations over the weekend.

A signed copy of the book "Life with Arnie" the legends of the Jack Pine Savage.

Christian also really came through from Moose River Lure's with lot's of his " Winter Range" weasel lure.
It will be divided up in the different divisions.

I got a PM yesterday and Bogmaster has a yard stick and his favorite Texas Instruments calculator and is busy trying to sort it all out !

Wish him LUCK !!

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