Coyote Days 2020
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04/28/20 10:44 PM
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John Graham
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We've been getting a lot of calls and other inquiries asking if we are still planning on having Coyote Days this year or not.
The answer is YES, provided that life gets somewhat back to normal by the end of August. Wyoming hasn't been effected as much as most other places, and it seems like projections and theory's change almost daily.
I DO know this virus is serious, and I'm not trying to diminish or ignore the threat it imposes on so many people. And, I also see what it has done, and will continue to do, to our nation's economy. (Just another reason to produce and export USA fur and get some of OUR money back).
I also know that the coyote market is one of the few bright spots in the fur market, and there will be a lot of people seriously pursuing them again this coming season.
My honest feeling is that most of us will be looking forward to a get together of this type by late summer, and we'll do everything we can to make it an event to remember. It's a great way to kick off another successful season for many people.
We've put together another top notch line up of some of the best in the coyote business for demos and round table discussion, and the information shared will be second to no other event.
I'll post a line up soon, as well as some other info. At the suggestion of our local Chamber of Commerce last summer, we moved the dates back a little to try to avoid competition for local motel rooms caused by over flow from the Sturgis Bike Rally in August. It turns out that it was a good move, as now it looks like 'The later the better'.
For right now, I'll give the dates and location
Coyote Days 2020 August 21-22 Lusk, WY
Thanks, John
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Re: Coyote Days 2020
[Re: John Graham]
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Well said John. Sure hope it works out for everybody to be there. Sounds like a great event!
My fear of moving stairs is escalating!
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Re: Coyote Days 2020
[Re: John Graham]
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04/28/20 11:30 PM
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Steven 49er
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Thanks for the update John.
Hopefully the world is back to some resemblance of normalcy by then and everyone is healthy. Also I hope there is still access to them top notch rib eyes for the banquet.
"Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon". Milton Friedman.
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Re: Coyote Days 2020
[Re: Steven 49er]
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Thanks for the update John.
Hopefully the world is back to some resemblance of normalcy by then and everyone is healthy. Also I hope there is still access to them top notch rib eyes for the banquet.
Was you one of those that had 2 of those riders? 🤣
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." -- Thomas Jefferson
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Re: Coyote Days 2020
[Re: John Graham]
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Steven 49er
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Nope, only one for me.
Couple years ago I saw Ilcheck knock down two of those steaks like there were McDonalds cheeseburgers.
"Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon". Milton Friedman.
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Re: Coyote Days 2020
[Re: John Graham]
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05/01/20 09:39 PM
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John Graham
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I haven't posted anything on our Fur Country Lures website, but I will soon.
I'm not a huge fan of Facebook, but I'll put something on there too.
Coyote Days was an idea that I'd came up with several years ago, when some of the guys I gave trapping/snaring instructions to suggested that I put on a get together for us all to meet and hash over things, and share and compare methods. I've met and dealt with a lot of great coyote minds in the last 37 years that coyotes have been my main focus, and I have a huge base of solid people with knowledge that they are willing to share.
The demo list is second to none, and they'll cover everything from fur trapping to predator control work, fur put-up and also marketing. Some of the biggest payers in the business come to this, and I've watched many friendships made and even rekindled. It's a great group of people, trust me.
I won't let Coyote Days get political, as we have no time for that. This is a place to share and learn knowledge.
I don't overload the building with dealers, as we leave at least 1/3 of the floor space for tables that allow participants to eat meals in comfort, AND visit. In the event of bad weather, I want people to STAY, and not leave.
Lusk, Wyoming is on the eastern side of Wyoming. It is literally a crossroads of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Colorado to the south.
There are a lot of things to see in every direction, so the trip can be broken up with lots of places of interest.
The Museum of the Fur Trade is in Chadron, Nebraska, an hour and a half east. Fort Robinson is near Crawford, Nebraska, on the same highway. Add in Mt.. Rushmore, the Black Hills, and a pile of interesting places in Wyoming to see, and it's a great low key type trip.
Coyote Days takes place on the Niobrara County Fairgrounds, on the SW edge of Lusk. There is several hookups for power for campers, and unlimited space for primitive camping, or campers that won't need hook ups. Fires aren't allowed, since we are usually fairly dry by the end of August. The fairgrounds collects for the camping space, and I know the price is very reasonable.
There'll be food available for breakfast on both Friday and Saturday, in the building, and also for lunch both days.
Lusk has some good restaurants, including The Pizza Place, that is locally famous, and a lot of the attendees go there on Friday night.
We have a banquet and fur fashion show on Saturday night, as well as a speaker or two, followed by an auction.
Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2020, Rachel Derner will be attending the event the entire time, and she'll be selling tickets for a rifle that are only sold that weekend, so there's a really good chance someone in attendance will win it.
We do charge for attending Coyote Days- $10 for the weekend. That will get you a wristband to show you've paid, and also to enter you in to a free drawing for another gun to be drawn for at the banquet.
I personally pay for over 20 motel rooms for demo presenters and speakers, as well as rent the fairgrounds and buy advertising and 100 other things. The $10 cover charge helps pay for all of that.
Here's a couple of the motels located literally within easy walking distance of the fair grounds
Trail Motel (307) 334-2530 Rawhide Motel (307) 334- 2440
In a couple of days, I'll post a tentative demo list.
Thanks for asking, and thanks for looking everyone.
John
Last edited by John Graham; 05/01/20 09:42 PM.
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Re: Coyote Days 2020
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05/01/20 11:29 PM
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Steven 49er
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I've been to John's shindig the last three years, there are women there and many wives attend the Saturday night banquet, fur fashion show and auction.
It's quite the good time and plenty of sights to see. I'm sure I'll be back again this year.
"Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon". Milton Friedman.
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Re: Coyote Days 2020
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John, I hope things come along so that this event can happen. Mac
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Re: Coyote Days 2020
[Re: John Graham]
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05/05/20 08:21 PM
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John Graham
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Thanks, Guys, I hope everyone that wants to attend, can. I have a tentative demo list. By 'Tentative', I mean that they've agreed to give a demo, but with the virus deal still looming, I know we'd understand if someone can't make it.
Les Johnson- NE Predator Calling Dan Hartman- MT. Trapping/Snaring Predators Scott Huber- SD Coyote Politics & Trivia Justin Lemke- MT. Coyote fur Put Up Evan Anderson- SD. Trapping/Snaring Coyotes Mark Zagger- NY Coyote Trapping Jim Halseth- MT Coyote Trapping Jim Arneson- MT Coyote calling with dogs Joel Blakeslee- NV Bobcat Trapping Bill Ilchick- NV Bobcat Trapping Major Boddicker- CO Coyotes as a Business Colton Gillum- WY Coyote Calling Otis Latham- CO Finer Points of Fur Handling Todd Fairchild- CO Finer Points of Fur Handling Keith Gregerson- MT Coyote Snaring Chris McAllister- SD Coyote ADC Trapping Dick Hane- CO Coyote Work from A-Z Mike Wilhite- WI Coyote Trapping & Fur report Bob Noonan- ME Banquet Speaker
The Fridays Night Round table will be a great one!
I have a few more guys pending, and I guess if there is room, my partner Dale Greenough and I will do our Predator control talk and demo.
On top of this great lineup, I've had so many calls and messages from great coyote trappers all over the country, that plan on attending as well.
Some of the top names in the fur industry will be here. i won't list them, but it will be a surprise to a lot of people.
I know it's still a way's out there, but this will give some people the info needed to make a final decision.
Thanks, John
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