COYOTE DAYS 2025 -(DEMO LIST ADDED)
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Coyote Days 2025 will be August 15th & 16th at the Niobrara Co. Fairgrounds, in Lusk, WY
I’ll be posting details soon, but just wanted to get the dates out, so people can start planning
Thanks. John
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[Re: John Graham]
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01/07/25 07:36 AM
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Steven 49er
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Thanks John. Already made reservations
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Re: COYOTE DAYS 2025
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04/19/25 12:51 PM
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Steven 49er
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Hope to see you there Osky
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Re: COYOTE DAYS 2025
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04/23/25 10:32 PM
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We are planning on coming.
Life Member: ITA, IBA, MTA & NRA. Member of SA, FTA & NTA
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Re: COYOTE DAYS 2025
[Re: John Graham]
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05/23/25 12:50 PM
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I’d like to make it. A lot depends on my wife’s stroke recovery and whether the shop can get my one ton pickup back to running reliably so I can load my camper.
What is the cost for the weekend?
Trail cameras and fresh snow have broke a lot of trapper’s hearts.
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Re: COYOTE DAYS 2025
[Re: John Graham]
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06/12/25 09:24 PM
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John Graham
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I’m sorry it has taken so long to post the demo list for Coyote Days 2025
It’s a star studded lineup again, and I assure you that any and all questions you may have about canines and ‘cats, and beaver trapping too, will be addressed at this great event
Fur Trapping, Predator Control Trapping, Snaring, Line Management, Fur Put-Up, and so much more…
DEMOS COYOTE DAYS 2025
Bill Ilchik- NV Bobcat Trapping Joel Blakeslee- NV Bobcat Trapping Les Johnson- NE Calling Coyotes Predator Quest Style Brandy James- OR Predators Larry Bowden- SD Bobcats Joe Bowden- Bobcats Boone Liane- SD Coyote Trapping John Barnum- OR Bobcat Trapping Allan Olson- SD Bobcats Brad Troftgruben- WY Predator Control Trapping Tracy Truman -Bobcat Trapping Steve Pahlen- MN - Beaver Trapping Mike Halonen- MN Beaver Trapping Dick Pederson- WY Bobcat Put up A-Z Kyle Krebs- ND Alternative Fur Uses Dan Krogman- SD Coyotes Mike Ross- MT Wolf Trapping Todd Fairchild- CO Bobcat Put-Up Start to Finish Travis Chilson- SD Coyote ADC Methods John Nolan- MT Coyote Fur Harvesting John Graham- WY Snaring Coyotes & ‘Cats
As you can see, ALL the bases are covered, and I’d hate to venture a guess on how many combined years of experience will be represented at this year’s event!
Also, new this year, a slight change in the format, after much consideration…
On Friday night, the 5 o’clock ’demo’ will be a BOBCAT Round Table Discussion, featuring any and all of the ‘Bobcat Guys’ I’d expect to run until 6 pm or even later, and then we’ll take maybe an hour or so break and then start the CANINE Roundtable with the ‘Coyote Guys’ at approximately 7:30 pm
These roundtable discussions are very well received, and we will field questions from the crowd, and let some of the most qualified trappers in the world answer them!
2 Bobcats will be skinned, fleshed, and stretched, with a resulting professionally handled product, ready for market. We will do one each day, in mid-morning.
We will also take the almost inevitable August heat in to consideration, and do a few of the late afternoon demos in either the open air pavilion or inside the main building
Coyote Days is about learning as well as sharing, and ALL of our demo presenters, as well as every attendee is encouraged to meet new friends, reconnect with old friends, and come and talk trapping
If you are interested in saving your deer herd, or your livestock, and want to learn how to do it, this is the place to be, as some of the best predator guys in the business will be here, and are willing to share their knowledge and experience
If you want to learn how to put up BOBCATS in numbers, there is NO other place to learn what you will at Coyote Days!
Since last years event, I’ve had attendees tell me their personal ‘cat catches had doubled, and in a few cases, even tripled, after watching the great, in-depth demos on ‘cats. That is a great testament to the vast amount of knowledge and methods that are shared.
I’ll post more details as we get closer, but we are only 2 months away!
If you need a motel room, I encourage you to book early, as the entire town WILL be sold out when the event takes place
Campgrounds are close too, and there’s a lot of tent type camping right on the grounds, as well as 11 electric hook ups and showers at north end of fairgrounds
And, Coyote Days 2025 will be dedicated to our close family friend Tom Pindell, that many of you know as CATTRAX
Tom left many of us with lots of great memories and moments when he left us last Fall. He was a huge part of planning and putting on Coyote Days every year, and also spent a lot of time in the field with me. A true friend, trapper, fisherman, and all around outdoorsman. This is just a small tribute to a very special person.
Start making plans to attend!
Coyote Days 2025 August 15-16 Lusk WY
Thanks everyone
John Graham
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[Re: John Graham]
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06/14/25 07:25 AM
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Steven 49er
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Thanks for the update John. Tom will be dearly missed.
Tracy, it will be good to see you again.
"Gold is money, everything else is just credit" JP Morgan
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Re: COYOTE DAYS 2025
[Re: John Graham]
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06/15/25 07:39 AM
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John Graham
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Thanks, everyone, and it will be great to see everyone again!
There is a few new eating places in Lusk now too, so Thursday and Friday evenings have options too
We’ve paid attention to requests and suggestions, and will try to do what we can to make the weekend event enjoyable
Coyote Days is based around the 20 (actually 21 with the roundtables) demos
The main building we use at south end of grounds will have 1/3 the space used for tables for people to visit, eat a meal from the concession stand, and to enjoy the A/C
We encourage everyone to visit and meet new friends and see old friends that they only see at Coyote Days every August
We are buying stuff for bucket raffle at the banquet, have 3 guns here, and wil be ordering buckles, T-shirts, and other items this week
We’ll also be planning a few things for kids to do
Lusk has a really nice modern public swimming pool, and several little shops on Main Street
There is plenty to see and do in a 100 Mile radius too
All 5 motels are close by the fairgrounds, and a few minute walk
I’ll keep you informed on more updates and details as we get closer
And, as I’ve mentioned before, on August 15-16, ALL tracks leads to Coyote Days in Lusk, WY
Have a great Father’s Day everyone
John
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[Re: John Graham]
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06/17/25 11:03 AM
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NevadaMick
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It's been a few years for me personally, but I've got that weekend blocked out on my schedule now. Planning to roll into the campground Thursday night, if the good Lord is willing and the creek don't rise.
Lifelong NY trapper, now in the high desert of Nevada since '07. Fishing, hunting, trapping and on the lookout for Big Brother's black helicopters.
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Steven 49er
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Bring Craig with you. He ain't busy
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Re: COYOTE DAYS 2025
[Re: John Graham]
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06/20/25 05:02 AM
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John Graham
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Just to answer a few questions we’ve had recently …
There will no doubt be a No fire ban in affect at the fairgrounds, so no need to bring firewood for a campfire!
I know it’s a big part of camping, but we’re usually just too hot and dried out by then to risk any open flames
2nd, YES, there will be a fur fashion show at the banquet on Saturday night. IF you or your wife or travelling companion want to bring a fur garment and want to be included, bring it along with you ! We encourage the use of fur, and appreciate the fact that people are willing to wear it
3rd, YES, by all signs, the Pizza Place on Main Street WILL be open!
And, there is a new eating place or two in town as well The 3 Sisters Cafe in Manville, 9 miles west is also open too, with limited hours
Lusk is a ‘crossroads’ town, where east-west and North-South highways cross That’s why there are 5 motels, and various eating establishments in a small Wyoming town
We DO have some of the highest gas prices around too, so take that in to consideration possibly
Other things to see coming and going is Natural Bridge, about 60 miles west, and Fort Laramie, about a 50 minute trip south
The area around Scott’s Bluff, Nebraska is full of history too, as it is on the Oregon Trail along the Platte River
Sorry, not much in the way of fishing close by, so plan on that coming and/or going if that is your thing
I hope that answers some of the questions, feel free to drop us a line on f you hade any more!
Thanks, John
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Awesome line up again this year, with the exception of that left handed lawyer. John Barnum and Boone Laine were two of the demos that made the entire trip worth while. If you really want to up your game, there simply isn't another event that can hold a candle to what John Graham has put together in Lusk. When you need ones help opinions change!
There i said it....
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06/20/25 08:50 PM
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Steven 49er
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Hope to see you there Bill
"Gold is money, everything else is just credit" JP Morgan
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06/24/25 06:06 PM
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Ok Folks, just a few more things and an update
First, Otis Latham will be coming back again this year, and he’s taking pre orders for his high end Basswood stretchers, to make sure that he’ll have enough to meet the demand with the current ‘cat market.
Otis’s stretchers have been the industry standard with the popular Nevada Stretch over the last several years.
He also makes great Coyote stretches, and I know he makes an adjustable skunk stretcher too! Send him a PM (ColoradoCat). He and Joy almost always sell out, so they really appreciate pre-orders!
Also, regarding the Saturday Night Banquet….
It is basically the culmination of the weekend, and is always a fun part of it It is $25/person, and tickets can be purchased at the main desk throughout the weekend, and also at the door.
Our crew grills steaks, and we also serve baked potatoes, vegetable, etc.
The ticket will include 1 chance for the door prize, which will be a rifle
There will also be a bucket raffle with 20 buckets representing items that will be on display. Tickets are $1 a chance, and tickets will be sold at the door of the banquet.
The banquet also includes a guest speaker or two, a fur fashion show, and a live auction for various items, with some being earmarked for the scholarship/endowment fund. Also, an awards ceremony, and some recognition for guests and demo presenters.
It is fairly fast paced, and lively, and we encourage everyone to attend!
Also, I’ve been asked again if the Museum of the Fur Trade will be open the day after, (Sunday) and by all indications, yes, it is open on Sundays. After clean up, several of us have made the trip over to Chadron NE. to enjoy the museum, and we plan on doing it again this year. It’s truly world class.
Time is flying by, and it’ll be here before we know it!
Thanks, John
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06/27/25 03:09 PM
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Hi John, I am looking forward to Coyote Days again. It just gets better and better. Always look forward to seeing old friends and making some new ones. It is the premier convention in my world and the greatest exchange of coyote and bobcat trapping and fur handling information bar none. I have a new pup that I'm working with, is there any problem if I bring him along if he stays on a leash? I will see you Thursday afternoon. Larry
Western SD Fur Harvesters life member, SDTA, NTA, and life member of NRA. Cancer survivor (9 years) and still fighting it.
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Hi John, I am looking forward to Coyote Days again. It just gets better and better. Always look forward to seeing old friends and making some new ones. It is the premier convention in my world and the greatest exchange of coyote and bobcat trapping and fur handling information bar none. I have a new pup that I'm working with, is there any problem if I bring him along if he stays on a leash? I will see you Thursday afternoon. Larry What breed of pup?
An old man roaming the Rockies
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[Re: John Graham]
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06/27/25 07:56 PM
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Thanks for the great testimonial!
Glad to have you and Joe in the demo line up
Yeah, we don’t mind having dogs on leashes, we just have to play it by ear with other dogs that might be there, you know the drill
But, bearing mind that it could very well be 100 degrees during the day, and that’s been an issue with people bringing dogs in the past, but that’s a call you’ll have to make.
Most motels have a strict no pets policy, and also smoking rooms are becoming things of the past from what I’ve been told
Time is flying by fast, and we’re getting calls and messages from people that are coming for the first time this year!
The Demo List is another great one, and things are coming together!
Have a great weekend everyone,
John
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06/29/25 01:22 PM
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Thanks John. I will be bringing cat,,coyote,skunk boards. If you wanna make sure to get some. Pre order please. I am not on here often. But you can call or text 970 812 7473
Colorado Search and Rescue- Interfering with natural selection since 1976
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06/29/25 04:08 PM
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Could I get some skunk boards..,...
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Goldador, half lab and half golden retriever.
Western SD Fur Harvesters life member, SDTA, NTA, and life member of NRA. Cancer survivor (9 years) and still fighting it.
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How you been lee? We will miss you. I need to make a trip to again Kansas one of these years
John, any skunk demos lol?
"Gold is money, everything else is just credit" JP Morgan
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John, not gonna make the trip this year. Keep the light on for me the following year, please! Dammit was hopeing to hang out with ya again
There i said it....
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John, not gonna make the trip this year. Keep the light on for me the following year, please! Dammit was hopeing to hang out with ya again Yeah, I feel the same way. Gonna miss hanging out with y’all. Gonna make it more special for 26! Steve, gonna miss seeing you…..you know your welcome here anytime.
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Back in the late 90's Keith drove all the way to Illinois to put on a beaver snaring demo for the state licensed nuisance trappers...the state had just started the program a few years prior. He did a great job showing us rookie snare men how to properly snare beaver. He sold quality products then and I'm sure he does now. Quite the character....loaded with experience and knowledge.
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Yep remember Keith at rondezvous in Mn.. snareman exordinair !
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The doors to main building we use at south end of fairgrounds will open at 6 a.m. for breakfast, but the event starts officially at 7:45, a.m. with honoring the flag and a live ‘Star Spangled Banner’ sung by a local girl that has been starting us off for years now.
After that, I do a quick introduction, and the demos start at 8 a.m., and continue on for the rest of the day
Each demo starts at the top of the hour both days
Texas? Thanks for making the long trip!
I hope it’ll be at least a little cooler in Wyoming for
The demos line up is a great one again, and the presenters will be sharing a pile of hard earned knowledge !
From fur harvesting to predator control, there isn’t a better place to learn and share
Fort Laramie, The Black Hills, Fort Robinson, Ne., The Museum of the Fur Trade, and a lot more can be experienced coming and going for a lot of folks
Like all trapper ‘get togethers’, Coyote Days is a great place to meet and visit with like minded individuals that share our love for trapping and the outdoors. Trust me when I say that the knowledge and experience represented here is unparalleled
$20 buys you access to 100’s of years of knowledge, and it’s not the kind that can be learned from YouTube videos!
Coyote Days 2025
August 15-16 at Niobrara Co. Fairgrounds in Lusk WY.
Thanks everyone, have a great Sunday
John
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07/15/25 12:57 PM
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Grandpa Trapper
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Last ye Good evening. What time will everything start on Friday? A couple of us are coming up from Texas. Thanks Last year Demos started at 8 AM. A young lady with a beautiful voice sang the National Anthem a few minutes before it started.
An old man roaming the Rockies
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07/20/25 01:30 PM
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I’ve mentioned this earlier, but it’s worthy of mentioning again… Coyote Days 2025 is dedicated to our close family friend, Tom Pindell, from Wheatland WY.
Tom is possibly better known as ‘CATTRAX’ by many people. He passed away after suffering a stroke while elk hunting last fall.
Tom was so many things to many people, and the list is long. He was a main planner, helper, consultant, and friend that was a main reason Coyote Days even happened in the first place.
He is missed…..
But, we’ll honor him in great fashion this year’s Coyote Days
We’re 4 weekends away now, and about this time on Sunday we are all cleaned up, stuff put away, the demo area is cleared of rocks, logs, branches, sage, and all the stuff demo presenters bring and possibly leave behind
Things are really coming together, and I’ll be putting the final demo list and times together in next 10 days or so.
To make it clear, there isn’t a ‘best day’ to come for demos at Coyote Days!
We have hourly demos, and the action doesn’t stop
No fillers
There’s good food at the concessions in main building, and a person can run in and grab a quick bite and still take in the next demo
We’ll have the bobcat round table at 5 pm on Friday evening, and the Canine round table at about 7:30 pm That will give people a chance to go eat supper in between
We have options on open field, an open air pavilion, and a Quonset building to have demo’s in
Weather will not affect us!
One more thing, we’re hearing more and more from guys that are bringing a friend or two this year. That is great, and we’re glad to hear it!
We’ll have some great raffle items, and we only sell tickets for them at Coyote Days, so all winners WILL be an attendee!
Remember, on August 15-16 all tracks lead to Coyote Days in Lusk WY
Get your motel rooms reserved now, or book you spaces at camping areas
Yes, there are 11 electric hookups on the grounds, and there are showers and bathrooms there too
Whatever you prefer, there is an option for you
I’m ordering the steak loins for the crew to cut for the Saturday night banquet this week! While some of us are at round tables, the behind the scenes helpers that help put the event on every year is doing what it takes to keep things rolling as smooth as possible
It’s all coming together, and again, there is lots to see and visit coming and going
Families are welcome!
Have a great Sunday,
John
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Re: COYOTE DAYS 2025
[Re: John Graham]
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07/20/25 01:40 PM
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We are looking forward to attending this year. Thanks for the update, John.
Life Member: ITA, IBA, MTA & NRA. Member of SA, FTA & NTA
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07/20/25 05:06 PM
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Tom was a good friend and a great photographer.
"Gold is money, everything else is just credit" JP Morgan
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[Re: John Graham]
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07/20/25 05:09 PM
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John I know of at least 8 that are from MN that are coming, four of those are new attendees.
Mike Halonen 's beaver demo is a can't miss. Don't let him fool ya though, I think his wife is a better trapper.
"Gold is money, everything else is just credit" JP Morgan
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[Re: John Graham]
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07/20/25 08:04 PM
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Was planning on Montana Rondy, but John twisted my arm to come here instead. Rooms booked and heading out Thursday morning. Looks like a good lineup John!
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[Re: John Graham]
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07/20/25 10:51 PM
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You'll have a good time. Swing by camp cattrax and visit.
Stop at devils tower on your way home. Not very far out of the way
"Gold is money, everything else is just credit" JP Morgan
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Re: COYOTE DAYS 2025
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We tell everyone it's walleye but in reality it's a mix. Several dudes supply the main course. Walleye, perch, catfish and even some white bass thrown in.
Be good to visit again Tracy. 4 weeks out. Hopefully someone remembers the watermelon.
"Gold is money, everything else is just credit" JP Morgan
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You'll have a good time. Swing by camp cattrax and visit.
Stop at devils tower on your way home. Not very far out of the way We went to Devils last summer and will probably head home on the south side of the Black Hills to see the forts & fur museum. A lot of stuff to cram in by Monday. Cody would be nice, but I’ll be heading west again next year. Not sure why, but I rarely go east, Escanaba being the furthest. Must be the mountains or the people?….lol I’ll see if I can find your set up. I’m guessing the camping is right close by?
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Shakey, it isn't hard to find out where the cool kids hang out at. Come through the fair ground gate and look limmediately eft. The Gadsden Flag will be proudly waving in honor of Tom.
Also I'm sure Brandy will be sitting in his chair taking a senior citizen nap
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Oh you are going to get a watermelon! Jackwagon! Why, is Brent bringing some Are you bringing skunk boards?
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Oh you are going to get a watermelon! Jackwagon! Why, is Brent bringing some Are you bringing skunk boards? Get Rally to haul his butt out there....he has lots of his dad's boards to sell
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I don't want rallys skunk boards.
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3 weeks and all roads will lead to Lusk.
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It just sucks that I’m only there for a few days. I could easily spend a couple weeks in Wyoming/Montana area!
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For sure, lots of cool things to see, off the beaten path
We’re less than 3 weeks out now, and I’ll be putting together the demo list with days and tunes in next day or two.
Also, if anyone has a fur coat or fur accessory they’d like to wear, or maybe lady friend would wear in the fur fashion show, feel free to bring it !
We’ve got a good selection, and always have some new ones coming, but we welcome everyone to wear ‘their’ fur if they want to too
If you still need to get a motel room, I wouldn’t wait any longer! This is when they really start to fill up fast
Have a great Sunday,
John
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Hoping for good weather. Humid as heck here these past few days and in the 90s.
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Hoping for good weather. Humid as heck here these past few days and in the 90s.
It may get hot in Eastern Wyoming but the humidity should be low. I never liked humidity when I lived back East.
An old man roaming the Rockies
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John it will be fine as long as it's under 95 lol
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As long as it’s dry. I now know that when they say “but it’s a dry heat” it holds truth. Did a hike I thought I’d be regretting last summer in the Badlands when the vehicle temp said 106F. It’s so dry, your sweat actually cools you off in the breeze, lots of water was a must though. Was 87 here yesterday with high humidity. Drank lots of water but after about 6 hours of cutting trail, hauling in wood and building a tree stand, we hit a wall and shut er down. We had to finish the windows and shingles this morning.
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90 95 degrees with 12 percent humidity is a piece of cake . And like John says it cools down faster generally in the evening.
I'm getting excited. Hopefully I'll be there in time to see Keith do his demo. That alone is worth the drive
"Gold is money, everything else is just credit" JP Morgan
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COYOTE DAYS 2025 Demo list and times
FRIDAY AUGUST 15th
7:45 a.m. National Anthem and Introduction 8 a.m. John Graham - WY Predator Trapping & Snaring 9 a.m. Dan Krogman- SD Predator Snaring 10 a.m. Larry Bowden- SD Bobcat Trapping 11 a.m. Todd Fairchild CO Bobcat Put-Up (skinning, stretching and many tips for professional finished product) 12 p.m. John Nolan MT Coyote Trapping 1 p.m. Travis Chilson SD Predator trapping/ ADC 2 p.m. Brandy James OR Lion Foot Snaring and bobcat trapping in high traffic area 3 p.m. Gaylen Oppell OK Bobcat Trapping 4 p.m. Bill Ilchik & Joel Blakeslee NV Bobcat Trapping, Nevada Style 5 p.m. Bobcat Round Table (all Bobcat demo presenters are asked/invited to attend to field questions) 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. will be a break for supper (lots of choices close by) 8 p.m. Canine Round Table (all canine demo presenters are asked/invited to attend to field questions)
SATURDAY AUGUST 16th
7:45 a.m. National Anthem and Introduction 8 a.m. Keith Gregerson MT The Montana Snaring Legend is returning to continue with new thoughts and methods! 9 a.m. Les Johnson NE Calling Coyotes, Predator Quest Style 10 a.m. John Barnum OR Constructing Bobcat sets for less misses 11 a.m. Dick Pederson WY Bobcat Put-Up From Start to Finish (carcass 'cat will be skinned, fleshed, stretched for maximum value) 12 p.m. Steve Pahlen & Mike Halonen MN Professional BEAVER Trapping methods 1 p.m. Allan Olson SD Bobcat Trapping 2 p.m. Boone Liane SD Coyote Trapping/ADC Insight and methods 3 p.m. Mike Ross MT Wolf Trapping (former Montana FWP Wolf specialist) 4 p.m. Tracy Truman NV Picking locations and finding Bobcats 5 p.m. Kyle Krebs ND Alternative fur uses (sewing & finished products)
6:30 p.m. Social hour at Banquet in main building at north end of grounds (NY steaks, door prizes, bucket raffles, auctions, fur fashion show, guest speaker) $25/person 7 p.m. Banquet starts
OK, that is the tentative demo list for this years event!
As you will see, we have demos on the hour, EVERY hour, non-stop, continuing through the day, in Coyote Days tradition and fashion
Most attendees wait and anticipate for this for a whole year, and we will put on the best fast paced, informative weekend possible!
All of the demo presenters are approachable and easy to visit with throughout the weekend, and our common goal is to provide and share as much practical and hard earned knowledge as can be packed in to a 2 day gathering of like minded people.
There will be food available in the building from 6 a.m. until about 5 p.m. both days, so there will be an opportunity to grab a quick meal between demos if you wish. Also, Water, coffee, iced tea, soda, etc)
We utilize about 1/3 of our indoor space (air conditioned) for tables for people to sit and visit and eat if desired.
We have options on outdoor demo spots, so we will play it by ear on the weather
Again, to answer a few questions that new attendees might have:
Cost to attend the 2 day event is $20/person for 18 and over (buy a wristband at front desk inside building at south end of grounds)
Banquet Tickets can be bought at front desk for $25/person (no reservations required)
Unlimited primitive camping on north end of grounds (fairgrounds charges a nominal fee on honor system) Showers & Bathroom there
10 electric hookups for campers at North end of grounds, along fence
We're only 2 WEEKS AWAY!
Remember, on August 15th & 16th, all tracks lead to Lusk WY
Thanks, John
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Yesterday at 06:09 AM
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3 days! In their advanced age, I don't know of Todd, O.D. and Brandy can handle that much excitement.
If the long range forecast is right the temps are going to be very favorable.
"Gold is money, everything else is just credit" JP Morgan
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