The six year old and I will be there Thursday/Friday. Is cash king or do most accept cards with little service charge? Anything that a person should check out first thing Thursday or Friday morning? Maybe the tailgate sales? Do most have supply through the weekend so a person can hold off buying until the end or is it best to buy right away? Any must see/stops for the kid? I see they have a kids center. Any other info greatly appreciated as this is our first National Convention.

Edit: Also what time do the “doors” open and close each day? I also see there is some kind of Third annual NTA convention pizza party Friday put on by GFW. Anyone have info on that?

I always say cash is king, hard to bargain they plastic

If you see a super good bargain or something you absolutely need, I would buy it right away.

If it is a really good deal, it won’t last long. Plus, you don’t have to remember where the deal was. There is so much to see, that by Friday you might have a hard time remember where the bargains are.

If you have a wagon, you might consider bringing it along. Serves 2 purposes, something to haul your purchases around. And something to haul the 6 year old in when he gets tired of walking!! No matter hoe excited he is, he will be pooped half way through the day on Thursday.

If you cruise through everything take a pen and paper to write down where it was and how much, if you dont buy it right away. Start making a list of supplies you need or want so you dont forget them when your brain is in overdrive taking in all the smells and sights! Enjoy the time there!

When I went to one in Minn NTA they had a contest for kids to throw a ball and set off traps, I remember one young lady practiced all year long throwing a ball; come contest time she walked away with quite a bit of hardware.

list; having a supply list and tick off
water bottles, frozen drink boxes for your youth
the wagon is the real deal
most dealers will put aside and help get big stuff to your vechicle

Cash is great, cards are fine. We don't charge extra for using a card. We will even hold orders behind our booth for customers so they can come back later to get them

Definitely hit the tailgaters first if you're looking for used traps or some specialty things. Some of that stuff can disappear quick.

The GFW thing is a meet and greet with the Groenwalds crew. Usually some information about what's going on with the fur market and a Q&A.

Many of the dealers anymore have card readers. Though not all. Tailgaters are almost all cash.

Bring cash and twice as much as you think you will need. Also some dealers start packing it in by Saturday afternoon. I would try to get your buying done first thing.

Same here.

Post a picture with the Boss Man and your youth.

Check pressure of the wheel barrow tyres so they can carry a big load before you go out.

Bring a rubber stamp or name & address label for raffle tickets. Saves a lot of writing.

Just give your tickets to Paul and let him fill them out for you. He wins all the time.

Mink Glands, Pure Skunk Musk and Beaver Castor better than US Cash or CC for me... But I will accept them.

Cash is always king. Cards are generally accepted from most dealers. With cell phones and card readers it isn't that difficult anymore.

Got a golf cart----bring it.
NO atvs or utvs.
just

I would check before I hauled a cart. We (OSTA) have been working on next years and the convention coordinator has said no extra vehicles on the grounds.

Will there be handicap parking? I have a bad hip and can't walk far. Not a permanent thing, replacement surgery next month.

There usually is, though given some of the demographics of trappers, get there early before those spots fill up. Should be people movers too that can transport people across the grounds.

If you see something your interested in but the price is to high, wait till Saturday afternoon if its still there and make an offer. Nobody, tailgaters or dealers, likes to haul stuff back. Like was said, if you like the price dont hesitate. Look around. I have never been to one where I didnt get what I felt was a good buy on something. Never saved enough to pay for the trip but its cheaper than a fishing trip to Canada and about as much fun.

thats nice. Trappers are good people. Wish I could be there. Ive had a blast at every convention Ive have been too.