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Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: white marlin] #6635590
10/08/19 07:58 PM
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don't be dissin' on Phil!

Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: white marlin] #6635645
10/08/19 08:57 PM
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WHen Phil shows up at Minktoberfest it means 6 more weeks til mink season. Make the trek sometime to a Trapper's Mecca- Is Minktoberfest on your bucket list?


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Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: MinkGuy] #6635647
10/08/19 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by MinkGuy
Is Minktoberfest on your bucket list?


YES!

and it SHOULD be on every real Trapper's List!

Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: MinkGuy] #6635649
10/08/19 09:01 PM
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Phil is a nice fella

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Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: white marlin] #6635667
10/08/19 09:15 PM
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This was my first Minktober Fest. I’ve never attended anything like it. Awesome is the only word I can think of. There were many highlights for me. However, I keep thinking about a story Dr. Major Boddicker told. It moved me deeply.
I had never met Major before. He is a fabulous speaker. He told of a beaver he and his family raised (in the house). I think he said they named it “The Beaver”. He’d brought it home in his front pocket. They had it for several years. Major described and imitated the sounds the beaver made to communicate.

The Beaver liked watching TV and would scratch on the entertainment center until someone would turn on the TV. His favorite show was The Road Runner. Major became emotional while telling the story. At some point in time Major’s wife said the Beaver had to go. Seems that when Beaver would get agitated he’d spread castor on the living room carpet. The Beaver was released in to the wild and apparently made the adjustment.

I wish I had recorded this story as my words cannot do it justice.
Mark

Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: white marlin] #6635829
10/09/19 06:26 AM
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I hope Don makes a DVD of that story.


I got myself a seniors' GPS.
Not only does it tell me how to get to my destination,
it tells me why I wanted to go there.
Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: Nittany Lion] #6635992
10/09/19 10:56 AM
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Nothing can compare with Minktoberfest. Outstanding people, great exchange of ideas, great food. Got my picture taken with Punxsatawney Phil. Disappointed that I had to leave at noon on Saturday. Thank you Don and Candi and all others that helped out.

Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: white marlin] #6636011
10/09/19 11:33 AM
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Fisher Man, it was good meeting and talking to you. I was wondering what happened to you as I wanted to talk a bit more Saturday evening.


I got myself a seniors' GPS.
Not only does it tell me how to get to my destination,
it tells me why I wanted to go there.
Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: white marlin] #6637519
10/11/19 01:52 PM
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I wish I would have been able to attend this year. Such a great event. Hope y’all didn’t let Red get out of hand... that guy is so entertaining and second to none when it comes to teaching trapping.

Red O’hern is like the Dalai Lama of trapping education

Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: white marlin] #6637546
10/11/19 02:47 PM
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I think Paul Dobbins would have been honored with the many stories about his dad as were shared by Mark Kohler. Charlie Dobbins had a special place in the hearts of many and for sure with Mark.


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Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: white marlin] #6637662
10/11/19 06:26 PM
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Paul Dobbins would make an awesome addition to Minktoberfest.


I got myself a seniors' GPS.
Not only does it tell me how to get to my destination,
it tells me why I wanted to go there.
Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: Nittany Lion] #6637674
10/11/19 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Nittany Lion
Paul Dobbins would make an awesome addition to Minktoberfest.


Agreed!

I've also been trying to get fossil2 to attend, as well as Lee Steinmeyer and others.

Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: white marlin] #6637738
10/11/19 07:53 PM
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Charles Dobbins and Kermit Stearns were the first two inducted into the Mink Trapper's Hall of Fame.


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Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: white marlin] #6637759
10/11/19 08:23 PM
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Nittany Lion, It was a pleasure meeting you. I too would have enjoyed chatting with you. I was most disappointed when my ride announced that he wanted to leave. The plan had been for him to go home Sunday morning. I've learned my lesson; next time I drive. Hope to see you next year, or at the Clearfield Convention. I own a second home 20 miles from there.

Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: white marlin] #6637907
10/11/19 11:06 PM
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It was a great time had by all .
Boddickers stories were great , Red O'hearn is always entertaining .
He needs to do stand up in a Cornfield Comedy Club !
Don & Candi put on the best trappers event you could ever come too.
The Food , is excellant .
I agree , Paul Dobbins needs to attend next year .


Fur Trapping ;
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Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: white marlin] #6638214
10/12/19 01:06 PM
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This was my first year to attend. There can't be enough praise given or description of how awesome this event is. I've been attending trapping events since the early eighties and this is truly one of a kind. It was great to see some old friends and also make new ones. I spent a couple hours one afternoon talking and mostly listening to Mr Pete. Thanks Don and Candi ! ! Dean

Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: white marlin] #6639108
10/13/19 09:37 PM
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Colorful personalities all willing to share. Perhaps we all appreciated guys like Charles Dobbins, Kermit Stearns, Blackie and so many more that were willing to tell us their methods and techniques. Each year more come and more give. I appreciate the thank yous but it is me that should continue to thank everyone who attends conventions, contributes to forums like this and does demos from local to national stages. Thank you to the Trapperman site that is a great way to educate people everyday and thanks to everyone that ever made the trip to our camp.


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Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: white marlin] #6640467
10/15/19 05:21 PM
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It was one for the books for sure. It was nice to finally meet you Jim!
Mark, I too liked the story about the beaver. I think he said his favorite food was oreo cookies. Glad to meet you.
The time around the campfire after dinner was priceless. There were lots of stories - too many to remember. Mark Kohler has to be there next year again to tell the one about Charlie Dobbins and the bobcat in the suitcase. Red told some good ones.
I'm going to always remember standing on top of a hill listening to Major's Critr Call echoing over the valleys in the moon lite. What a perfect night. We heard several coyotes answer his calling. He sounds just like a coyote.
Dean - I was fascinated by the bear stories and the pictures you showed us. I think i remember you from the middle 80's in Goodfield IL with Ludy Sheda?
Thanks a million Don. You have given us something we can never repay. Thanks you to you and Candi for making us all feel at home. It was good to see you both.


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Re: for those who missed MinktoberFest... [Re: white marlin] #6659250
11/06/19 11:36 PM
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I've received much more than we have given. One of our distinguished guests called yesterday saying that he planned on coming back next year. He said the difference he recognized was something he'd only seen in higher education. He called it "Peer Teaching"- That is when I understood the difference that we had stumbled upon. Minktoberfest has the best of the best sharing information with the best of the best. Peers sharing with Peers instead of Teachers lecturing to students. Some of the industry names that have already committed to next year promise to make 2020 pretty special. THere is no doubt I will never be able to repay that which has been given to me.


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