Well, 4 weeks from now, August 24-25, Some of the best coyote and bobcat trappers in the country will be attending this gathering, in Lusk, Wyoming. The list grows daily, and people that we haven't seen or heard of for years are calling and saying they 'Will be there'.

The demo list is second to none, and just like last years line-up, some of these guys are the people that taught the people that taught the people giving some of the demos today. Over 500 years of Trapping experience will be showcased at this Rendezvous.

Industry insiders, fur buyers, and even a garment maker or two will be attending. If you want to be in the know, try to attend.

Where else can you see a Wyoming bobcat skinned, fleshed, drummed, and stetched 'Nevada Style', all in an hour, and done by two of the industry's top fur handlers? (Otis Latham & Todd Fairchild) And yes, there will be Latham basswood stretchers and Some of Todd's fur drums available too. (might be smart to order ahead)

There will be calling demo's by Les Johnson (of Predator Quest fame) and also one by Major Bodicker, owner of Crit-r-calls. Major will also do a demo on his finding's while doing predator control over a span of 40 years.

Keith Gregerson will be coming down from Roundup, Montana again, and he'll be pulling his trailer full of stuff that he calls the 'Montana mini-mall'. He has lots of hard to find stuff, and has a great display.

Keith also gives a great snaring demo, and it will info that you'll apply to your snaring efforts the rest of your life, I assure you. His catches of coyotes and 'cats in the late 70's and 80's are legendary in Montana.

Bill and Joel will be coming over from Nevada, and their 'cat demo is the best of the best. They are free with their information, and a lot can be learned from them.

Dave Fowler, a Wyoming W.S. Wolf specialists, and also a WSTA Scholarship fund committee member will be leading off on Friday at 3pm with an in-depth look at wolves, and how to catch them. Wolves are expanding their range, so being up to date on how to catch them is just good business.

I called upon a good friend of mine to come down from Montana to give a talk on long range rifle shooting this year. J.D. Arneson, from Miles city, MT., will be showing some of the tools and finer points that go along with making extremely long rifle shots. He's the real deal, and I've known him since he was a kid. His demo will follow the wolf demo on Friday afternoon, starting at 4 pm.

I'll add in some info in a few days, and talk a little more about what is going to be happening in Wyoming in August.

In the meantime, you can check out the Wyoming State Trappers Association website, or try our Facebook page. Motel info is on there, and the rooms are being gobbled up fast.

Thanks, John

So looking forward to it. John and crew put on a awesome show. Bar none our favorite one to go to.

You don't wanna miss the WY Show. The food alone is worth the trip. And so many brains to pick from a variety of guys there. Literally the best in the coyote and cat biz will be there. And willing to talk or answer any questions. Hope to see ya all there.

Thanks John.

Is there a place for a tent on the grounds? Any charge for entry or camping?

No charge for entry. There is plenty of tent camping on the fair grounds, close to a shower and bathrooms. I don't think they charge for tents, but will ask again. They charge for campers, and the spaces are very limited, with a first come, first served basis.

We will have a Ruger 22-250 raffle, and our door prizes are coming in every day.

Miss Rodeo Wyoming will be raffling a Ruger 6.5 Creedmore rifle, and the drawing will be at the Saturday Evening Banquet too.

I have a meeting in Denver the day before the WY Rendezvous starts, so I think I am going to try to make it up there.

Sounds good

Great lineup.

The Saturday evening banquet is worth the trip alone.

I'm going to have to look serious at making it again this year.

I have to clean out my fly boxes, so I will be sending a collection of universal predator flies with Greg for the auction.

Hate to say it but I only have have one 30" x 46" inch drum available for sale in Wyoming. first load was delivered to Johns today. and am out of time to build more for delivery to the get together. will take orders at the the rondy for pre November delivery. Sound like it will be a one in a million event. See you all there!! Todd

I'll be headed to Lusk from Missouri. Ran a couple trap lines near Jay Em. Dad was a fat cattle buyer out of Torrington. Miss the area.

Who is bringing the catch pole to release Joel after the part of the demo on pan tension??

That is a great question. I actually think that is on video somewhere. I remember watching it on the big screen in Rock Springs!

Somebody else is going to have to turn him loose this time, I ain't wrasseling that alligator again. Mercer has the video.

I forgot about that!!!!!

That was funny.

Still have it on the computer.

Considering it but can't miss the NV get together two weeks earlier and making both would be almost 4K miles on top of the AZ get togethers.

See a bunch of ya in two weeks in Elko.

Mercer

Bummed I wont make it this year. Last year was a heck of a show!

But ill be there in 2019!

Boone, We'll miss you for sure! And, maybe I'll see you on the way to the Montana Rendezvous in September. I had to cancel going to Nevada, but hopefully the coyotes will behave that weekend in September so I can go to Lewistown.