VTA Vice President's Report
John Bedwell
210 Fairway Lane,
Wytheville VA 24382
phone: (276) 620-5145
email sinkthemink@hotmail.com
Well hear we go again, the flowers
are in full bloom and the dog days of summer are just around the corner. I hope
that everyone had a safe and successful trapping season. I didn't get to trap
as much as I would like but I definitely consider it a success. My daughter and
I got to catch a few coons and rats. The time afield with her is priceless, the
fur that we caught was only a consolation.
I would like to thank everyone who took the time to contact me with
nominations for VTA awards. There were many names thrown into the hat for all
awards and I am very much looking forward to seeing them being presented.
Things are going full swing with the convention. Art and his crew are working
extremely hard to make this years convention a success. I look forward to seeing
everyone. If you can make plans to be there I am positive you wont be
disappointed.
The VTA is teaming up with VA Waterfowlers Association again this year by
presenting a predator control seminar at various locations across the state.
Check out the VTA website for locations near you. I spent Saturday afternoon at
gander mountain in Roanoke with Todd Coaker of the VWA at the seminar there. We
had 15 individuals attend and they were very interested in all aspects of
trapping. Few people realize that we still do this thing called trapping. Todd
has been a great support for the VTA in the past few months with the Friends of
the Rappahannock issue and I would like to personally thank him for his efforts.
I hope everyone has a great summer and remember to take a kid outdoors.
JOHN