Received some info on the Nevada Trappers Association Rendezvous if any one is interested. This is a pretty good location for several of the wetern guys.
NEVADA TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL RENDEZVOUS
JULY 3O, 31, AUGUST 1, 2010
BEAVER DAM STATE PARK, NEAR THE UTAH BORDER.
THIRTY MILES EAST OF CALIENTE, NEVADA IN LINCOLN COUNTY.
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It’s that time of year again! Break out your camping gear, pack up the family, and head for the hills. Beaver Dam State Park is located in Lincoln County, about thirty miles, and an hour drive from Caliente. (see the enclosed map) We will be open at noon on Friday, and should wrap things up about noon on Sunday. Bring the entire family, and bring a friend.
Camping: We have booked the entire park for the weekend. Plenty of trailer spots for trailers up to 20’ in length. Lots of tent spaces. If we fill the existing trailer spots, there is an overflow area available to us. (Bring sun screen and bug spray)
Demos: Trapping demonstrations will be conducted by members of the association. If you would like to share techniques with us, please contact John Tibbetts at (775) 726-3655, or sign up when you get there.
Shooting: There will be both small and large bore categories. This will be held on Sunday morning. Bring your own guns and ammunition.
Lure Contest: Bring a small jar of your homemade scent.
Women’s Lure: Practice up on your culinary skills. Bring your all-time favorite creation, and a copy or two of the recipe. It will be judged just before dinner on Saturday evening.
Predator Calling: Bring your own calls. Three categories. Men, women, kids. Held Friday night
Other activities: Games, contests and fun for everyone. Horseshoe contests, scavenger hunt. Bring your fishing gear, as the beaver ponds in the creek are full of trout. (Nevada license and trout stamp required)
Saturday Night Potluck: The Association will furnish Dutch Oven chicken, beans and potatoes,
Prepared by some of the finest chefs in the West. Everyone is asked to bring a side dish and a desert. Bring your own silverware and drinks. Awards and raffle will be held after dinner.
For more info. Contact John Tibbetts in Caliente at (775) 726-3655
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This is our only fund raiser. We have some really great prizes. 1st: A Savage “EDGE” 22-250,
2nd: a $300.00 Walmart gift certificate, and many, many more prizes.
SEE YOU ALL AT THE RENDEZVOUS!!!