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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6592923
08/12/19 12:54 AM
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I’ll second what everybody said above. The coyote (and bobcat) knowledge of so many people in one event was amazing. This includes the vast experience and knowledge of the many spectators in attendance. Trappers as far as Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Ohio traveled to take part in this first Coyote Days. Also, the banquet and fur fashion show was a nice conclusion. Loved the personal and entertaining stories that Major Boddicker told.

Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6592927
08/12/19 02:57 AM
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All I can say is WOW!!! What a collection of information and knowledge. The roundtable discussion Friday night went on for 4 hours, with 300 years of trapping among the 5 members of the panel.The demo lineup was as good as any convention in the nation. I sure hope the Graham family continues having this as I'm already making plans for next year. Well done John and family and friends on a top notch event.

Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6592959
08/12/19 07:19 AM
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It was an amazing event. I drove 688 miles from Southern Minnesota and My buddy that rode along drove another 210 from his place. Alot of knowledge and information was shared and if you are in to coyotes and cats, Lusk was the place to be. The Grahams were gracious hosts and I met a bunch of incredibly great people. Was definitely the high point of my year. Thanks again to John, his family, and friends for putting on such a great event. Will be talking about this one for a long time to come.


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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6592964
08/12/19 07:28 AM
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What? No pics from anyone?
Wish i could have been there


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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6592999
08/12/19 09:05 AM
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We logged over 1400 miles round trip and I can say it was worth every inch of it. There were lots of trade secrets shared and everyone was willing to answer any question thrown at them. Thank you to all of the experts that took time out of their lives to share their hard earned knowledge. You were all great.The entire event was well organized from Johns introduction Friday morning to the end of the Banquet Saturday night. The years of experience and cat and coyote knowledge gathered up for Coyote Days was second to none.Thank you John, Nicole and family. You guys are amazing.

Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6593003
08/12/19 09:11 AM
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Even though I’m not a coyote or cat trapper. I would definitely like to go to this event.

Funny thing is, I’ve only been 300 miles from Lusk since Friday morning. Hopefully I can work the timing next year.

Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6593037
08/12/19 10:35 AM
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It's worth the trip Brian.


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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6593215
08/12/19 05:22 PM
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a great time and a wealth of knowledge. any trapper or predator hunter will learn at this event.
looking forward to next year.
thank you John Graham and Family. it was a great time.

Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6593241
08/12/19 06:18 PM
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The knowledge that was on this round table panel the first night was amazing, along with the guy that put this all together!

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Not sure about this girly guy posing with his fur though!!!
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Him and his partner in crime put on a GREAT fur put up demo in the 2 day event!
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This is one of the guys that brought snaring so far in the old days, Keith Gregerson, and he is very patient about sharing his knowledge with anyone that wants to learn.
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49ner, good to finally meet you, next time we need to sit down and visit more!!

I only took about 500 pictures, I will post more as I get them put together.


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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6593251
08/12/19 06:30 PM
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I'm sure I'll be there again next year Tom.

That picture of Odie is confirming some of my suspicions about him lol.


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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6593283
08/12/19 07:07 PM
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Thanks for being the designated photographer, It's nice to have pictures as time goes on!
If you have a picture of all of us lined up at the banquet I'd love to have one.






Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Monster Toms] #6593293
08/12/19 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Monster Toms
Thanks for being the designated photographer, It's nice to have pictures as time goes on!
If you have a picture of all of us lined up at the banquet I'd love to have one.




Todd, I have a video of all of you lined up, as soon as I get it edited and all I will get you a copy, wish we could have lined all the demo givers up with all the help and got a group picture.


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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Steven 49er] #6593295
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Originally Posted by Steven 49er


That picture of Odie is confirming some of my suspicions about him lol.



I was hoping I wasn't the only one wondering that!!! LOL


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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6593301
08/12/19 07:20 PM
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Seems every year that's the plan but we all seem to be going 100 different directions all day.

Is that the best Keith Picture you took? Just kidding. Hard to catch him standing still!!






Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Monster Toms] #6593303
08/12/19 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Monster Toms


Is that the best Keith Picture you took? Just kidding. Hard to catch him standing still!!




Unfortunately it is!! He had someone around him all the time.


"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6593432
08/12/19 09:31 PM
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I was trying to do my best impression of 49er!!!!!!


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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6593452
08/12/19 09:43 PM
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Wow! I take it everyone made it home OK, and I am grateful for that.

I don't even know where to start. I have so many people to thank for making the whole weekend a reality. I know I tried to do it at the banquet and in person, but I'm sure that I left someone out.

I guess WE ALL accomplished the thing that I'd set out to do, and that was to give a great trapper send off for John Vaia.
To have so many people attend and share with everyone their memories and praise of John, was something that I can't put in to words.

To have his wife, Diane, here, and have her wear the coat made from coyote furs that he'd caught, was a fitting end to it all. You guys all giving her a standing ovation as she made her way through the fur fashion show maze, was beyond my expectations. She was very appreciative, as was I. Thank You.

You all helped me accomplish something else that has been a goal for a long, long time: To have a weekend with NO politics, NO b s, No personalities of the salesmen of the day, and no holds- barred presentations of guys that are out there DOING IT... 15 in all.

Like I said at the banquet, this was the 'dream team' of presenters. All the bases were covered, and I received a number of compliments about each and every one of the guys giving demos. Job well done!

I myself got to visit with some of the best and friendliest trappers that I'd ever met. To shake hands with so many like-minded people in one weekend was unbelievable. I'll never forget it!

We officially had people attend from 25 states, and that was verified. Who would have dreamed?

2019 Coyote Days was the first. I'm already planning for 2020. Stay tuned!

Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6593498
08/12/19 10:11 PM
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Heck of a weekend!

The Graham family, and friends, knocked it out of the park.

Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6593532
08/12/19 10:37 PM
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Put up a pic of Boone for the wife. I think if hed of winked at her she would have loaded up in his rig!

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Re: John Graham’s Coyote Days [Re: Grandpa Trapper] #6593587
08/13/19 12:02 AM
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Had a blast. Rode there with Cascadecat. About 2400 miles round trip from Oregon. Was amazing to be able to sit, visit and listen to some of the greats in our circle of trappers. I am proud to of been a small part of it. So many people on here that were there, that I sat next to, not knowing who they were. Did meet and shake hands with many. Good times. Thank you Grahams.


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