VTA District 7 Director's Report
Brian Lacey
13574 Filly Ct.
Gainesville, VA 20155
email is
blacey65@yahoo.com
ph # is 703-586-7821
Trappers,
District 7 is up and moving. Many members attended the District 8 meeting at Art Foltz's house on March 7th. Our thanks go out to Art and District 8 for allowing us to attend their meeting. The report on the meeting is found on District 8's report page.
The fur sale this year brought a lot of success for trappers, but none more earned than District 7 life member Jonathon Graham's receipt of his Apprentice Trapping badge. This young man worked hard to earn this badge and also received his First Catch awards on Opossum, Raccoon, Beaver, Muskrat, Mink, and River Otter. Congratulations to Jonathon!
I would like to take a minute of your time and invite you to the Northern Virginia Fun and Demo day on June 5th, 2010 from 10am-5pm in Gainesville, VA. I will be sending an invitation via mail to all of District 7, and have confirmation that Districts 8, 4, and 5 will be in attendance as well. Anyone is welcome and it is strongly encouraged to bring women, children, and anyone trapping interested. It will be held on a working farm where kids are welcome to see the animals.
Anyone is welcome to attend, so please don't hesitate to contact me for further directions!
This event will be focused on bringing new interest and maintaining old friendships as experienced trappers conduct trapping related demos on land, pond, and creek. A good lunch will be served (the rumor is that a pig will be roasted!) and I have confirmation that Scott Painter from Blue Ridge Outdoor Supplies will be in attendance so we can buy any supplies we need at that point.
Please ensure we invite friends and anyone interested in the sport of trapping for a good fun educational day!
Currently we have the following demonstrations lined up:
Steve Colvin -- Selecting trap locations. Often when we walk onto a farm we need to pick only a few locations to set traps and effectively catch animals. Steve will walk us through his thought process as he points out key features to look for.
Mike Brookover -- Pond beaver with a foothold. Many times a 330 conibear is not the most effective trap for a beaver. Mike intends to show us how to get more beaver in your trap with his techniques.
Scott Painter -- Lure selection and trap modification. Ever want to know why certain lures work at certain times? What kinds are most effective on animals during specific times of the year, and what makes them effective?
Ed Crebbs -- Basics of snaring. Finding the locations and setting the snares to collect more fur.
Please contact me if you plan to attend the meeting on the 5th, I would enjoy a large attendance no matter location or experience level.
Thank you,
Brian