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At the National Rendezvous in Marshfield, Wisconsin--Live Auction will be June 30.
Support the cause and have a great “Bucket List” trip at the same time!!!
We also encourage absentee bidding. We will assign a bidder for you and arrange bidding either by phone, live at time of auction, or with predetermined bidding authorizations. Please let your needs for absentee bidding be known as soon as possible.
New Brunswick Bear Hunting Trip A week long hunt with Bear Rite Inn, owned by Reg and Cecily Fredericks in the Foster Lake region of New Brunswick, Canada. Hosted by FTA member Dave Eckels. Hunt to be conducted end of September – early October (dates tentative, to be arranged with winning bidder). Trip includes: 7 day trip with 5 days of hunting with bow, crossbow, rifle or muzzleloader, all food and lodging, transportation on hunt, and active baited stands
Hunter can either drive to hunting area, or ride with Dave from Pennsylvania to New Brunswick. Airport pick up can be arranged.
Bear will be skinned, cut, wrapped, and frozen for trip home.
Not included: New Brunswick non-resident bear license ($145 US, based on 2017 prices) Second bear license may be available to hunters. Hunter will need a passport to cross border into Canada. Suggested to bring a large cooler for transporting meat, a soft case for your weapon in the field, and a thermocell bug repellant. Fishing available with purchase of a 5 day fishing license.
Oklahoma Catfish Fishing w/ John Boror...On 1 or more of 3 Northeast Oklahoma Lakes (Oologah, Hulah, Copan). Hosted by John boror. We’ll use Jugs, Trot Lines, Limb Lines and Poles. 3 Days 2 Nights, 2 People. Lodging and Meals furnished. All fishing equipment & bait except personal fishing poles. Trip good anytime within 1 year. I can make most anytime work, but I reserve the right to final schedule. The 10-day Oklahoma non-resident fishing licenses is $35. Minimum bid $400. Incentive: If trip bid price is $1000 or over, you can add either an extra day, or an extra person. Fishing is mostly for Blue cats, but also Channel Cat and Flathead. We will be fishing from a 18’ x 84” high-side Grizzly with a 50 hp Honda motor. Buyer will need to bring: Small freezer or good coolers. Rain Gear. Bug repellant for warm weather. Personal Fishing Poles. Fish Cleaning Equipment & Bags.
Mississippi Hog Hunting with Robert Waddell, Robert Waddell is offering a three-day-and-night hog trapping & control instruction. Robert guarantees the person purchasing the hunt will kill hogs, or he will reimburse them their purchase price amount. Person can butcher and take home as many hogs as they desire. Must purchase Mississippi All-Game hunting permit. Purchaser will be exposed to all of the latest electronic trap checkers, telemetry equipment, wireless cameras, night vision and thermal scopes used to do this type of work. Be prepared for 20 hour works days. Best experience would be in early March. Date of trip will be determined by communications between successful bidder and Robert Waddell. (660) 216-1780 (A freezer for meat transport is a great idea.)
Tennessee River Catfishing Trip A two-day trip with Doug McKenzie, retired game warden.
Enjoy two full days of fishing on Chickamauga Lake and the Tennessee River system in one of the Southeast’s premier fishing destinations. The winning bidder may bring their family or a guest, but only two people may accompany Doug on the fishing trip.
Three nights of free Lodging provided in an awesome 3-bedroom, 2 bath guesthouse located in Madisonville, TN, near the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Flexible Dates available throughout the summer months of May through September. Boat and tackle provided (18 ft. bass boat powered by a 90-hp 4 stroke engine). $20.50 non-resident license required (3-day license) for each non-resident fisherman. Packaged lunch, snacks & drinks will be provided while fishing (No Alcohol Allowed).
Catfishing will be done with rod & reels, and jugs. Fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, shell-crackers, rockfish and white bass may also be available. Free fish cleaning, packaging and freezing of your boneless fillets. Extended stays, sightseeing, and mountain stream trout fishing trips are available at additional costs. Why not make this trip a family vacation and enjoy the sights, scenery
Fund-raising is one of the critical components for trappers to educate, to defend, and to support our lifestyle. We are looking for a fun way to do this while benefiting members and non-members with quality life experiences! Help us spread the word! If you know a fisherman, or hog hunter, for example, who does not trap, please show them this opportunity. We will see it is a trip to remember!
AND we promise to use every dime in support of trapping education, trapping defense, and trapping lifestyles today, and tomorrow, and all the tomorrows to come.
Bidding Guidelines: All absentee bids must be submitted to Robert Waddell by e-mail:
65rwaddell@gmail.com or texted to him at (660) 216-1780 by midnight on June 29, 2018. Please include your physical mailing address. Winning bidders will be notified by mail. Payment must be made to the Fur Takers of America, PO Box 98, Oregon, WI 53575.
All payments must be received by July 15, 2018.
Plan your Adventure of a Lifetime, & support the fight for our heritage!
***All the adventures will have a “reserve” minimum.***
