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NTA SE Regional Trapping & Outdoor Expo #3079690 03/17/12 10:46 PM 03/17/12 10:46 PM
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neotoxo OP trapper Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 2 Cabot, Ar	NATIONAL TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION 9th ANNUAL SOUTHEAST TRAPPING AND OUTDOOR EXPO IN RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS ON APRIL 13-15, 2012 The National Trapper’s Association (NTA) will be sponsoring the 2012 Southeastern Regional Trapping and Outdoor Expo in Russellville, Arkansas April 13-15. This recreational experience will be hosted by the Arkansas Trapper’s Association in conjunction with the Russellville Advertising and Promotion Commission. The event will be held at the Pope County Fairgrounds, Russellville, Arkansas, located at 517 Knoxville. Take Exit 84 off I-40, go South to Main St. then West on Main St. to Knoxville. Turn South on Knoxville and the Fairgrounds are on the right about a block after crossing the railroad tracks. Over the duration of the 2 ½ day event a number of speakers who are experienced trappers have agreed to provide demonstrations for the 2012 Southeast Regional Convention on a variety of trapping topics. See Demo Schedule for specific. This is an excellent opportunity to come out and watch the pros! In addition to being an excellent chance to learn tips from the pros, it will also be a good chance to pick up those items you know you are going to need for trap preparation and supplies that will enable you to increase your trapping inventory. There will be an ample amount of lures, baits, and supplies available from vendors attending the event. A full list of vendors is posted on the NTA website. In addition to trapping supplies, the vendors will also be selling everything from sporting goods, artwork, and home décor items. Fur Bearers Unlimited (FBU) will be conducting a silent auction on Friday and until 4PM on Saturday. FBU will also be having a raffle on various items. The ATA will be selling dinner plates on Friday evening to raise funds for the ATA. The Menu will include grilled chicken and beef brisket, potato salad, baked beans, rolls and possibly desserts. Serving starts at 6:00 and will cease at approximately 7:00. Cost will be $5 per plate plus drinks. An auction will take place at 7:30 Friday evening featuring well know auctioneer Kevin Whitworth of Missouri. Kevin’s style of auctioneering is very entertaining and will give all who are there a good time. Family activities will be featured throughout the event. These will include trap setting contests, kids hay scrambles, ball toss, and a frying pan toss contest. The vendor building will be open 8AM to 6PM on Friday and Saturday. A very limited number of vendors will be available from 8AM to Noon on Sunday. Tailgate/flea market vendors will also be featured in the outdoor areas of the fairgrounds throughout the event. The cost for the event is $10 for the entire event. Children under 12 are free. This is a family event. We strongly encourage young people to come out and learn about the heritage of trapping and the promotion of responsible trapping. The ATA will be holding a raffle for various items which will be available for viewing at the ATA Booth. DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE Friday, April, 13 2012 9:00 Gary Helms AR Trapping with the #160 10:00 Danny Rowland AR Root & Herb Collecting 11:00 Jeff Dunnier TX Beaver Control 1:00 James Lord TN Bobcat 2:00 Danny Redwine MS Coyote live market 3:00 Rick Friedrich MO Coon 4:00 Tony Howard LA Grey Fox 5:00 Mike Fischer AR Otter Sat. April 14, 2012 9:00 David McCain AR Snaring 10:00 Mike Bailey OK Bobcat 11:00 John Lindsey LA Coyote 1:00 Mario Swayzee AR Beaver Handling 2:00 Marty Harmon MS Bobcat 3:00 Kirk DeKalb GA Beaver Trapping with a twist 4:00 Tony Howard LA Fur handling 5:00 NAFA Fur Grading Sun. April 15 8:30 Randy Davis AR Church Service DEALER REGISTRATION INFORMATION Inside Dealer set-up days: Thursday, April 12, 8am - 6pm Dealer Building hours: Friday, April 13, 8am - 6pm Saturday, April 14, 8am - 6pm Sunday, April 15, 8am - 12 noon Booth Spaces: All booths are $75 for a 10 x 10 foot space With each regular booth you will get 1 table and 2 chairs. Corner booths can get two tables. To make a reservation a deposit of at least one-half the amount due is required. No booth spaces will be held without a deposit being paid. After March 17, 2012, all spaces reserved must be paid in full at the time of reservation. NO DEPOSITS WILL BE REFUNDED, AFTER March 28, 2012. Any balance due must be paid in the Dealer Registration area when you arrive at the convention, and before you set-up. GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL ADMISSION: $10.00 for 12 and over for the whole show. CAMPING FEES: $25.00 with electric/water and $10.00 primitive (no hook-ups) per day. DEALERS AND TAILGATERS: $50.00 w/out OR $55 w/hook-ups per 20-foot wide space for the convention, no refunds. Fee includes 2 Dealer Admission badges per 20-foot space. Additional badges may be purchased, if needed. HOTEL INFORMATION PLEASE NOTE: When making reservation you MUST let the hotel know you are there for the National Trappers Association Convention and Sports Show! (Discounts for you and the NTA depend on your mentioning us!) Best Western - $62.00 2326 North Arkansas Avenue 479 967-1000 Fairfield Inn and Suites - $75 120 East Harrell Drive 479 967-9030 Hampton Inn - $82 2304 North Arkansas Avenue 479 858-7199 The Arkansas Trappers Association has arranged for discounted rooms from Quality Inn. Quality Inn (AR049) Exit 84, I40 3019 E. Parkway Dr. Russellville, AR, US, 72802 * Phone: (479) 967-7500 $58.49 + Tax per Night Call and ask for the Arkansas Trappers Association Rate.