3rd Annual Wilderness Lodge

BEGINNER & ADVANCED TRAPPING CLINICS

Johnny & Linda Everhart’s Wilderness Lodge
Directions: 6 mi NW of Clinton on Hwy 7 North,then 4 miles North on Hwy O.

Both clinics are free and open to all ages.

Pre-Registration Required
CALL 660-885-5049
EMAIL: evertrap81@missourioutback.com

Beginner Trapping Clinic
Saturday, October 4, 2008 - 8 am - NOON

7:30 to 8:00 am - Participants arrive
Registration check-in, snacks & drinks, enter door prize drawing.

8:00 - Welcome and introductions

Class 1 - Trapping rules and regulations

• Importance of trapping
• Furbearers in Missouri
• Permits, limits, zones, tags

Class 2 - Traps & Supplies

• Trap styles, sizes, parts & accessories
• Trap preparation
• Trap setting demos
• Tools, lures and baits

Class 3 - Basic Land Sets

• Choosing location, trap type & size
• Trap bedding, staking, covering, lures
• Handling your catch

Class 4 - Basic Water Sets

• Choosing location, trap type & size
• Identifying lodges, dens, runways
• Blind, pocket, mound & baited sets

Class 5 - Fur Handling

• Fur handling terms & tools
• Skinning, fleshing & stretching demo
• Selling your fur

NOON

Door Prize Drawing

A dealer will have trapping supplies for sale after the clinic if needed.

Note: Beginner trappers are welcome to stay for the advanced classes. Drinks will be available, please bring a sack lunch if you plan on staying.

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Advanced Trapping Clinic

Saturday, October 4, 2008, 1:00pm to 5:00pm

12:30 - 1:00 pm - Participants arrive
Registration check-in, snacks & drinks, enter door prize drawing.

1:00 - Welcome and introductions

Class 1 - Trap Modification

• Trap preparation & tuning
• Pan leveling & bolt replacement
• Night latching
• 4-Coiling
• Baseplating & laminating

Class 2 - Land Sets

• Selecting the right location
• Use of scents, lures & eye attractors
• Troubleshooting sets
• Weatherproofing your sets

Class 3 - Water Sets

• Drowning rig choices
• Use of scents, lures & eye attractors
• Trapping under ice
• Setting for multiple catches

Class 4 - Knife Sharpening & Care

• Keeping knives sharp
• Sharpening skinning knives
• Fleshing knife care & sharpening

Class 5 - Minimizing Fur Damage

• Proper handling in the field
• Transporting and storage
• Preventing singe

5:00

Door Prize Drawing

A dealer will have trapping supplies for sale after the clinic if needed.

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14th Annual Wilderness Lodge

YOUTH WATEFOWL CLINIC & HUNT

Clinic - Saturday, October 18, 2008 - (8 am - 2 pm)

Hunt - Saturday, October 25, 2008 - (6 am - noon)

Participant Requirements:

First time clinic participant
Age 9 to 15
Accompanied by adult sponsor
Must attend clinic to attend hunt
Bring your own shotgun (or request the use of a shotgun)
Ammunition supplied by clinic

Activities Include:

Rules & Regulations
Sporting Clays
Shotgun Patterning
Waterfowl Identification
Retriever Demonstration
Waterfowl Calling Techniques
Game Handling & Processing
Duck Calling Contest (after hunt)

- Lunch provided both days, plus milk and donuts on morning of hunt -

All activities will be conducted free of charge at

Everhart's Wilderness Lodge
651 NW Hwy O, Blairstown, MO

(6 mi NW of Clinton on Hwy 7 North, then 4 miles North on Hwy O)

To register contact:

Johnny or Linda Everhart - 660-885-5049

or email: watchdog@missourioutback.com

Space will be limited to 40 youth - Register Early!

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