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Fishing Trips:
Catfish Fishing Trip in Oklahoma, with John Borror, on one or more of three Northeast Oklahoma Lakes (Oologah, Hulah, Copan) using jugs, trot lines, limb lines, and poles. The trip will be three days, two nights, and will be for two people. Lodging and meals furnished, as well as all fishing equipment & bait, except personal fishing poles. The trip may be scheduled any time within one year. I can make most any time work, but I reserve the right to final schedule. Bidder will need to purchase a ten-day Oklahoma non-resident fishing licenses is $35. We will be fishing for mostly Blue Cats, but also Channel Cat and Flathead. We will be fishing from a 18’ x 84” high-side Grizzley with a 50 hp Honda motor. Bid winner will need to bring: Small freezer or good coolers, rain gear, bug repellent for warm weather, and personal fishing poles. Incentive: If trip bid price is $1000 or over, you can add either an extra day or an extra person. “My last jug fishing trip this spring, I fished about five hours, and brought home fifteen fish that averaged ten pounds, with the biggest at thirty-nine pounds.” Questions, please contact John Borror, (620) 332-7879 or e-mail jbtrapsalot@yahoo. com. Minimum bid $400.
2-Day Tennessee River Catfishing Trip with Doug McKenzie, retired game warden. Enjoy two full days of
fishing on Chickamauga Lake and the Tennessee River system in one of the Southeast’s premier fishing destinations. The winning bidder may bring their family or a guest, but only two people may accompany Doug on the fishing trip. Three nights of free Lodging provided in an awesome 3-bedroom, 2 bath guesthouse located in Madisonville, TN, near the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Flexible Dates available throughout the summer months of May through September. Boat and tackle provided (18 ft. bass boat powered by a 90-hp 4 stroke engine). $20.50 non-resident license required (3-day license) for each non-resident fisherman. Packaged lunch, snacks & drinks will be provided while fishing (No Alcohol Allowed). Catfishing will be done with rod & reels, and jugs. Fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, shell- crackers, rockfish and white bass may also be available. Free fish cleaning, packaging and freezing of your boneless fillets. Extended stays, sightseeing, and mountain stream trout fishing trips are available at additional costs. Why not make this trip a family vacation and enjoy the sights, scenery and activities in and around the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee?!! Minimum bid $400.
Fund-raising is one of the critical components for trappers to educate, to defend, and to support our lifestyle. We are looking for a fun way to do this while benefiting members and non-members with quality life experiences! Help us spread the word! If you know a hunter or fisherman, for example, who does not trap, please show them this opportunity. We will see it is a trip to remember!
The Annual FTA Auction will be Friday, June 21, 2019
The annual FTA Rendezvous will be held June 20 - 23 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. On Friday, at auction will be offered a very unique array of items that will be a wonderful addition to anyone’s “man cave” or living room. But more important- ly, every nickel generated by this auction will be carefully spent to enhance the future of trapping in America. We all know that the best of intentions are always present, but we also know how important funding is. “Money Talks.” Supporting political ballot box battles, supporting like-minded fur harvesters, supporting trapper education, supporting ballot initiatives ... and those are just the reactionary duties ... there are many great proactive projects that we can fund, if we have the funds.
This auction and the Rendezvous are an important way to get that very thing done. Plan to be a part of that; encourage your local Chapter and Affiliate members to be a part, and think of the folks you know who might not be aware of these offerings who would love to own them!
If you cannot make the Rendezvous and would like to still bid on items, we encourage you to find someone that is attending and have them bid for you.
** FTA 50th Anniversary PROOF rifle
** A Commemorative Wood Stretcher with trap tags and signatures of the staff, lead instructors and assistant instructions from the 2018 Trappers College. Proceeds will go to the Charlie and Pat Park Memorial Scholarship fund.
** FTA Trappers College #001 Commemorative Trap. Proceeds will go to the Charlie and Pat Park Memori- al Scholarship fund.
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