Did't see this on here unless I missed it. This is our 50th Anniversary and it will be a dandy. Below is a summary of the events...................................................


Golden Anniversary of the Missouri Trappers

You are invited to help celebrate the Missouri Trappers Association’s 50 years of existence

The Rendezvous runs September 18, 19, 20 ending at 11:00 am on the 21st

Where?

The Arena Park/A.C. Brase Bldg.
Central Cape Girardeau, MO

Take Interstate 55 to exit 99.
Follow Kingshighway to Kiwanis Drive.

ARENA PARK

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
FREE ADMISSION FOR EVERYONE

Approximately 25 Camp sites at the rendezvous grounds with full hookups.

Approximately 25 sites with electric only.

Hookups are $11.00 per night with or without water, and must check in at office for camping permit.

PRIMITIVE CAMPING IS FREE

No dump stations are available at rendezvous site

For more information contact:

Stan Berkbuegler
(573)517-1449 or (573)547-8256

Doren Miller
(573)242-3319



Host Hotel Information

Pear Tree Inn by Drury, 3248 William Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573)334-3000

Room rates - 1 to 4 people- $64.00 per room, per night plus tax.
Please call at least 30 days in advance to guarantee this rate.
Please advice you are with the MTA.

Cape Camping & RV Park

1900 N. Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
1(800)335-1178

TYPE DAILY
50 AMP $28.00
TENT $15.00
RATES INCLUDE SITE, WATER, ELECTRICITY, SEWER (RV) &
Game Room
10% Senior Discounts

SPECIAL INTERESTS FOR THE EVENT

*World renowned wildlife artist Joe Goodman*

With prints and clothing articles from his creations for sale.


*Ken Cook of Mr. Ken’s Furs*

Custom making of real fur Teddy Bears on site, along with an assortment of pre-made items on sale.
(Tanned furs will also be available for purchase)


*An Appearance from Miss Missouri (pending her schedule) &
Miss Missouri Outdoors*
Saturday, September 20th afternoon to autograph pictures

*Fur Fashion Show*
Saturday, September 20th 6:00pm to 7:30pm

(All of these events will be held in the arena building)




Schedule of Events

Thursday, September 18th

8:00am Grounds Open
12:00pm Registration Begins/Dealer Setups
3:00pm MTA Board Meeting
5:00pm “Old Timers Gathering” (Tales from the Trapline)
7:00pm Jeff Beringer, MDOC Furbearer Biologist


Friday, September 19th
Cape Chapter Friends of the NRA
Youth training range Fri/Sat 8 to 5

6:30-9:00 Breakfast
8:00 Registration continues, dealer area opens,
Silent auction begins (MO Mountain Maids).
Brian Cunningham-Beaver trapping

9:00 Ron Thornburg-Clean skin Beaver

10:00 Surprise Demo.

11:00 Surprise Demo.

12:00 Lunch served by MTA in arena building

1:00 Mike Fisher-Gray Fox

2:00 Charlie Callaway-Turtles

3:00 Dale Varts-Predator Trapping

4:00 Hank Wendt-All purpose demo.

6:00 Fish Fry-EVERYONE INVITED

8:30 Washer pitching tourney (See Bob Whitworth for registration)









Saturday, September 20th

6:30-9:00am Breakfast

8:00am Registration, silent auction continues, cable restraint class

9:00am Tour of Dept. Of Conservation Learning Center. Sign up early at MTA booth. (Interesting and fun stuff for Kids of all ages)
Tom Olson-Beaver

10:00 Rick Hemseth-Coon

11:00 Lil Griz Demo

12:00 Pulled Pork Lunch served (MO Mountain Maids)

1:00 Trap Setting Contest-Sign up at MTA booth

2:00 Elvin Thompson (Cable Restraint for Live Coyote Market)

3:00 District Meetings

4:00 pm GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

6:30 Fur Fashion Show

7:00 Silent Auction Ends

8:00 MTA Auction- Lots of Fantastic Items

Sunday, September 21st

7:00 Breakfast

8:00 Non-Denominational Church service

10:00 RAFFLE DRAWINGS

11:00 Conclusion of Fall Rendezvous


"PURVEYOR OF FINE ANTIQUTIES and RARE TRAPS". Member... MTA/CFM/NTA/NRA/NATCA #0620