This is it! D5 of the Wisconsin Trappers Association is hosting their 2024 Summer Rendezvous on June 29!!!!!!! It is being held at the Crystal Lake Boat Landing on Crystal Lake Drive in Strum.

Hours for the event...9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Demos start at 9:00 a.m.
---Cast Iron Cooking
---Catching Coyotes
---Sewing With Fur

Meeting at 1:00 p.m.
Drawings at 2:00 P.M.

There will be Raffles, Kids' Games, Trapping Demonstrations, Vendors and Tailgaters...Free Admission and you do not need to be a member to attend!

Main Raffle Prizes
1st Tikka T3X Lite .308 or $500 cash
2nd Henry .22 Rifle WTA 60th Anniversary or $300 Cash
3rd Vortex Diamondback HD Spotting Scope 16-48 or $250 Cash
Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20. Available from District 5 Members

Contact Jim Gordon at 715-577-6937 for more Information.

Hope to see you all there!

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Moosetrot

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Moosetrot

Moosetrot, do you have raffle tickets?

I will have to look.

Moosetrot

Hey, Black Otter . . . any camping available there Friday night?

Will check with the Booshway, Muskrat!

The Great Black Odor

Muskrat-

The jungle drums are saying there is a Crystal Lake Campground in Strum. It is an RV/Trailer Park. Sounds like it is very close. Checking with someone that is more local and may have more info.

Moosetrot

DEMO CHANGE!!!!

"Sewing with Fur" has been changed to "What to Expect at a Trapping School".

Moosetrot

Hey Moosetrot: I sent an invite to Turok and Andar via smoke signal. They don't think they will make it, as they are dealing with a honker infestation.

I heard it was a bad one. They were thinking of calling in Kona, Monarch of Monster Isle. Dan'el and Natongo, Brothers of the Spear, were too busy.

Moosetrot

GO, WTA D5, GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From your Black Sheep friends

Yup, I do, Badger! Got a stack of them at the Eau Claire Gun Show. When you fist asked I looked and they weren't in the spot I thought they were so I got a little nervous. Found 'em though.

Moosetrot

Thanks loads to the Black Sheep!!!!!!!!

Moosetrot

Muskrat-Our local guy said to let him know how many sites and whether they should be electric or primitive and he will reserve them.

Moosetrot

Was hoping I could just throw up the lean pee on site and break it down in the morning. Not really into reserving a camping spot and paying $$.

If that doesn't work I'll come up and sleep in the back of the car somewhere. Either that or sleep in your driveway.

Moosetrot I contacted Jim Gordon and sent him some money and a self addressed envelope for the stubs to be sent back. Thanks, and if my wife and I get to Lacrosse in the next couple weeks I may send you a message through here and get another 3.

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TTT for the MooseMeister!

Thanks for the bump, Patrice!

Moosetrot

I hope is doesn't rain for your event.

Me too! If it is going to be nice I am bringing a buttload of antiques to sell. If it rains I will stick to axes, hatchets, knives, etc.

Moosetrot

Maybe your thong would fetch a hefty price.

I think someday it will...if I could ever scrape it off of me.

Moosetrot

Susan wants to know what kind of antiques you're bringing!

A lot will depend upon the weather. For this event I will be concentrating on stuff like axes, hatchets, knives, some duck and goose decoys, blacksmith post vises, antique tools...all kinds of neat stuff. Pretty much the kinds of thigs I take to gun shows. I have some pictures from past gun show I will try to post as examples.

Moosetrot

Susan says she'll pass on those antiques. Sez there's enough of that stuff laying around here as it is.

Thinking about bringing several dozen 5x5x24 collapsible colony traps, several dozen newspaper tubes, and misc trapping gear.

She suggested it might be nice if i come back with less stuff than what I bring up.

Having a tough time with my pictures...maybe later.

Moosetrot

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any homemade ulu knives?

If my body holds up enough to get into my basement shop...yes, Have not made any in a couple years but getting geared up.

Moosetrot

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Topperino.

Moosetrot

To the top for Moosey!

Thanks, Patrice!

Moosetrot

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Tooooooooooo the top!

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Moosetrot

Just ordered a fancy new shirt to wear at the Rondy! You will have to come to the Rondy to see it! ...better than the Green and Gold thong!

Moosetrot

Back up to the top

It's happening next Saturday, who all is going?

I'll be there, sounds like The Boy is coming, along with my nephew from California, not sure about his dad or sisters but might have a little group with me. But not to worry we will each put a trap in the buckets, lol

Weeeellll...I suppose I ought to go! Great to hear you guys are coming, Trap Setter!

Moosetrot

So far I plan on attending...will be camping in Black Otter's driveway Friday night.

Well, that is certainly worth the price of admission.

Zim

I should build up an inventory of the shirts...every trapper is going to want at least one!

Just got the Rondy posted on La Crosse and Eau Claire Craig's List. Between the ads and everyone in the world wanting to see my new shirt we should have a good crowd!

Hope to see you all there!

Moosetrot

Only one week to goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Moosetrot

My shirt came in today! Fits perfectly! Not going to wear it till the Rondy. It'll be like Prom again!

Moosetrot

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Topilicious!

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Sad to say our group will be missing the rondezvous this year
I am picking up a new to me truck in WY this weekend, but my trapping partner Eric (pews and pull starts) will be there and will be bringing some of my traps for the buckets. He has been instructed to buy some tickets for me too, but without my secret weapon drawing tickets this year, I might not win as much, lol.

Somebody take a picture of Moosie's new shirt, I've just gotta see it.

Hope to see you all at the fall convention.

Three days to the big event!!!

Yup! Coming right up on us! Want to thank everyone who has helped keep this toward the top!

Wish you guys were going to be there Trap Setter! You guys are always good to talk to.

Patrice-Once you see my shirt I just know that you and Zim will be needing matching ones!

Moosetrot

DAY AFTER TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Moosetrot

Moose: Maybe I can trade you a flint arrowhead I got from Turok even up for a shirt if their not sold out.

Walt! You trying to poison me???!!!! You know as well as I do that Turok and Andar used poison arrows on the honkers!

Moosetrot

At this point I am not sure how much stuff I will have for sale there. I will have my usual great selection of axes and hatchets and other neat old stuff. I will also have a couple neat old antique Surveyor's Transits with wooden cases and wooden tripods. One of them is extremely large, solid brass and nice and was used for laying out railroads. I will also have 2 or 3 good blacksmith Post Vises. We will have to see how much other stuff I can cram in the car.

Deals can be had, folks!

Moosetrot

My mistake Moose! Will bring something of equal value and age. See you Saturday!

Will be there with Trader Vic. Got a bunch of 5x5 collapsible colony traps (JO specials) to unload. Couple other items too. How long does it take to get from Moosetrot's driveway to the Strumm boat landing? Think I'll leave before he gets up.

You will have to get through the crowd of Prairie newcomers with the torches and pitchforks coming down ZB.

Moosetrot

It is WTA DISTRICT 5 SUMMER RENDEZVOUS/MEETING EVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Moosetrot

See y'all in the morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Moosetrot

This is it! Heading up!!!!!!!

Moosetrot

Dig that shirt!

Looking good Ray!
Wish I could have run up there. Just didn't work out.
Enjoy!

Mac

"Never Forget Which Way Is Up!"

Well, the WTA District 5 Rondy is a wrap and I think was a great success! Really good crowd showed up as did some fine tailgaters. District 5 has some good connections so the weather was just about perfect!

I wound up buying nice Leo Hoeft pack basket, and a couple 330's. To top it off I wound winning pair of Vortex binoculars that I have wanted for quite a while.

Most of all it was great to sit around and talk with Muskrat, Muskrat Walt, J Sell, and a lot of D5 trappers who consistently put on a great event! Nice job to all involved!

If anyone out there has more pics please post them!

Moosetrot

Muskrat and Trader Vic enjoying the day.

Moosetrot resting in his possum shirt with his Leo Hoeft pack basket. Good people nice weather!

Always a good time, Walt!

Moodrtrot

Excellent turn out for sure. I knew right away I didn't bring enough brats.

Thanks Megan, Junior and Bruce for the demos

Thanks to all the volunteers from D.5 for a great rondy. I was to busy talking to people to be of much help. Lol!