North Carolina convention - Sept 24 - 25

I really like this one. It's close to home and I get to sleep in my own bed.

I'll be bringing a big pot of beaver stew and a smoked salmon cheese ball to the Friday night feed.

Johnston County Livestock Arena, 520 County Home Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577

Open to the Public

Adult Admission - $5.00 (good for both days)

Youth, 15 and under – Free

Food and drinks available on site; Primitive Camping; Tailgaters Welcome

The cookout at 6:00 on Friday is open to all attendees, No Charge – Donations Appreciated

Note: Alcoholic Beverages are not allowed on the grounds.



Schedule:


Thursday, September 23, 2021
8:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m. Vendor Set Up Only



Friday, September 24, 2021
Fur Processing demos throughout the day - TBD

Meet & Greet throughout the day with Colbert Sturgeon of Nat Geo Live Free or Die



7:00 a.m. Building Opens Breakfast (Biscuits, Coffee, Drinks

8:00 a.m. Fox, Bobcat - Scott Painter

9:00 a.m. Dirt Hole Sets - Jimmy Pierce

10:00 a.m. Beaver Damage Control - David Denton

11:00 a.m. State Hopping - Kevin Myers

Noon Lunch - Ladies Auxiliary

1:00 p.m. Auction - All

3:30 p.m. Otter - Steve Phillips

4:30 p.m. Living in the Swamp for 25 Years - Colbert Sturgeon

6:00 p.m. Cookout/Fellowship/Trapper Talk - All

The cookout is open to all attendees, No Charge – Donations Appreciated. Alcoholic Beverages are not allowed on the grounds.



Saturday, September 25, 2021
Fur Processing demos until 12:00 pm - TBD

Meet & Greet throughout the day with Colbert Sturgeon of Nat Geo Live Free or Die



7:00 a.m. Building Opens - Breakfast (Biscuits, Coffee, Drinks)

8:00 a.m. Youth Trapping - Kevin Myers

9:00 a.m. Warm Weather Coyotes - Steve Phillips

10:00 a.m. Do You Dream Of Big Catches? - Todd Menke

Trap Setting Contest – Adult - Steve Peedin

Ladies Rolling Pin Toss - Katie Kobersy

Kids Pumpkin Coloring - Amanda Raxter



11:00 a.m. Tomahawk Throw - John Raxter

Trap Setting Contest – Youth - Steve Peedin

Cooking with Muddawg - Kenneth Holland

Noon Lunch - Ladies Auxiliary

2020 NCTA Furbearer Grant Report - Seanna Jobe

12:15 p.m. Contest Awards - Katie Kobersy

1:00 pm General Membership Meeting - All

2:00 p.m. Predator Roundtable - Scott, Steve, Jimmy, others

3:00 p.m. Awards & Raffle Drawing - Kevin Myers

4:00 p.m. NCTA BOD meeting - NCTA BOD

5:00 p.m. NCTA Cleanup (please help) - All

Should be there, bringing my work boss lol

I'll be there both days...

This is great. Missed it last yr

Sure hope you have a successful convention and beautiful Fall weather. I know the food will be good.

Not gonna make it, covid and grandkids

That’s typical Buzzard - talks big and then wimps out at the last minute. Same old, same old.

Trying to finish packing the truck between showers to head to Smithfield this evening and start setting up. Got a crew coming to get the vendor tables set up so they will be ready for them to set up Thursday morning when we open the gate.

Got one late change on the agenda. Scott Painter, Blueridge Outdoors Supplies is not going to be able to come due to unforeseen circumstances.

So the 8:00 Friday demo has a little different format and different Presenters. I am doing the Bobcat portion and rather than fox specific, Jimmy Pierce is going to do Flat Sets and then head into his 9:00 Dirt Hole Sets.

Also, Fur Processing has changed to 9:00 am to 12:00 noon both days with Zach Trollinger taking the lead.

The rain is supposed to clear out tomorrow morning and the forecast for Friday and Saturday look great with sunshine and lows around 50 and highs in the low 70s.

Not sure what else might be going on in Smithfield this weekend but the host Motel is full. Hope that is a good sign.

Come on out and join us!

Planning on heading out around 4am Fiday, hoping to be through Raleigh NTL 6am. Got a couple of things I'm
bringing for the auction, who do I need to see to get them on the table?

Dang it gonna miss it AGAIN

The door on the right on the end of the building takes you right by the membership table and the auction tables are just past the membership table. Any of the folks at the membership table can help you with auction items.

My grandson and I will be heading there in the morning to set up the booth, then we'll come home and make the beaver stew and smoked salmon cheese ball for the Friday night feed.

Another one in the rearview.........our numbers were not what we were hoping for as we were missing several vendors and gate numbers were down as well. The Chinese monster continues to affect us in so many ways......

But, those that were there sure appeared to be having a good time. It was great to be able to visit with folks that I did not get to see last year for sure. And we ate good for sure! And as always, the Bossman's Skeeter Pee was a big hit at the auction and I always enjoy the Salmon cheeseball. I missed out on his beaver stew but heard it was delicious.

I was a tired Old Fart at the end of each day but good Lord willing, I am looking forward do doing it again next year!

Save the Date: September 23 & 24, 2022.

It was a great time for sure, and yes that beaver stew was delicious.. good Lord willing I'll be there next year too...

It was a great time! Thanks to all you folks who made this happen. I know it's a lot of work to get'r done, and y'all did a great job. Your work was appreciated. Harold's (QuietButDeadly) hiney was draggin on Sunday.

It was nice to visit old friends again. I've got two more, VA and SC, and my convention year will be done.