Defending and promoting the ethical harvest of furbearers in the
State of West Virginia.
State of West Virginia.
ADDRESS
P.O. Box 775
Glenville, WV 26351
CONTACT
Email: info@wvtrappers.com
Phone: (304) 916-3329
P.O. Box 775
Glenville, WV 26351
CONTACT
Email: info@wvtrappers.com
Phone: (304) 916-3329
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West Virginia Trappers Association Events
The West Virginia Trappers Association sponsors two main events each year: the Spring Rendezvous & Fur Auction held the first full weekend in March, and the Annual Trappers Convention held the third weekend of September.
West Virginia Trappers Association Events
The West Virginia Trappers Association sponsors two main events each year: the Spring Rendezvous & Fur Auction held the first full weekend in March, and the Annual Trappers Convention held the third weekend of September.
September 17-18, 2021
WVTA Annual Convention
969 Prunty Road
Smithville, WV 26178
Due to the amount of time it takes to plan a convention, the board of directors decided not to take any chances for another canceled convention. This year's convention will be semi-primitive and be held on private property, which eliminates any problems stemming from Covid-19 stipulations. This is a one-time location change, and the convention will encourage a family atmosphere.
The convention committee is hard at work preparing a unique convention which will include on-site trapping demos -- water trapping will be held at the creek and river, and land trapping will be tailored to actual farmland, forests and fence rows -- all of which are on the convention grounds. Of special emphasis will be trap setting locations, which can be visualized on site, rather than in an enclosed demo area.
This convention will be similar to those held many years ago -- families are encouraged to camp and spend quality time together. Trappers will be encouraged to spend time perfecting their skills in prime trapping locations. There is no cell phone service or internet at the convention location, so this will be like the conventions of yesteryear.
Although there are no hookups for campers, we have plenty of space for both wheeled campers and tents. Outdoor showers, bathrooms and water will be provided.
As a special treat this year, we bring back the Civil War Encampment, which will provide a living history lesson for attendees.
In addition to our trapping supply vendors, we will also have some unique vendors and activities which will provide a new learning experience, such as beekeeping, basket making, trot lining, turtle skinning and outdoor learning.
Our website will be updated frequently as we add to our vendor and demo list.
If you have questions, please contact President Briana Frederick, 304-997-1863, or email info@wvtrappers.com
WVTA Annual Convention
969 Prunty Road
Smithville, WV 26178
Due to the amount of time it takes to plan a convention, the board of directors decided not to take any chances for another canceled convention. This year's convention will be semi-primitive and be held on private property, which eliminates any problems stemming from Covid-19 stipulations. This is a one-time location change, and the convention will encourage a family atmosphere.
The convention committee is hard at work preparing a unique convention which will include on-site trapping demos -- water trapping will be held at the creek and river, and land trapping will be tailored to actual farmland, forests and fence rows -- all of which are on the convention grounds. Of special emphasis will be trap setting locations, which can be visualized on site, rather than in an enclosed demo area.
This convention will be similar to those held many years ago -- families are encouraged to camp and spend quality time together. Trappers will be encouraged to spend time perfecting their skills in prime trapping locations. There is no cell phone service or internet at the convention location, so this will be like the conventions of yesteryear.
Although there are no hookups for campers, we have plenty of space for both wheeled campers and tents. Outdoor showers, bathrooms and water will be provided.
As a special treat this year, we bring back the Civil War Encampment, which will provide a living history lesson for attendees.
In addition to our trapping supply vendors, we will also have some unique vendors and activities which will provide a new learning experience, such as beekeeping, basket making, trot lining, turtle skinning and outdoor learning.
Our website will be updated frequently as we add to our vendor and demo list.
If you have questions, please contact President Briana Frederick, 304-997-1863, or email info@wvtrappers.com
WVTA Event Accommodations
If you have questions or wish to reserve vendor space, please contact President Jeremiah Whitlatch, 304-916-3329, or email info@wvtrappers.com
Shopping: Trapping Supplies, Snaring Equipment, Outdoor Hunting & Fishing Supplies, Lots of Tailgaters!
Food & Drinks: Kitchen will be open at the dining hall for lunch daily.
On Site Lodging: Lodge rooms $55 per night. Bunkhouse $20 per night per person.
Local Lodging: The Glenville Inn, 5 Development Dr., Glenville, WV. 304-462-5511
Information & Vendors: Contact Jeremiah Whitlatch cell 304-916-3329 or email info@wvtrappers.com
Food & Drinks: Kitchen will be open at the dining hall for lunch daily.
On Site Lodging: Lodge rooms $55 per night. Bunkhouse $20 per night per person.
Local Lodging: The Glenville Inn, 5 Development Dr., Glenville, WV. 304-462-5511
Information & Vendors: Contact Jeremiah Whitlatch cell 304-916-3329 or email info@wvtrappers.com
WVTA Convention Information
WVTA Annual Convention
September 19-20, 2025
Gilmer County Recreation Center
1365 Sycamore Run Road
Glenville, WV 26351
September 19-20, 2025
Gilmer County Recreation Center
1365 Sycamore Run Road
Glenville, WV 26351
Thursday, September 18th
2:00pm until late night: - Early vendor and camper setup
7:00pm: WVTA Board of Directors Meeting, Shawnee Hall
2:00pm until late night: - Early vendor and camper setup
7:00pm: WVTA Board of Directors Meeting, Shawnee Hall
Friday, September 19th
9am Gates Open
9:30am Opening Ceremony and Invocation at the Main Building
10am Fur Market Report with Keith Daniels
10am Skunk Skinning with Morgan Hunt, behind Demo Area
10am to 4pm Trap Dying & Waxing with Ritchie County Trappers, front of Demo Barn
10am to 4pm Kids Scavenger Hunt, papers at WVTA Secretary’s table
10am to 4pm - Voting, Secretary’s table
Various times - Basket Making with Carol Wolfe in Vendor Barn
11am Otter Trapping with John Bates
11am Raccoon Skinning with Steve McCue, Fur Handling Area
12pm Coyote Hunting with John Partain
1pm Coyote Trapping with John Pingley
1pm Red Fox Skinning with John Houben, Fur Handling Area
2pm Bobcat Trapping with Steve McCue
2pm Taxidermy Coyote with James Kuffner, Fur Handling Area
3pm Beaver Trapping with Austin Stutler, at the Pond
4pm Raccoon Trapping with Ed Taylor
5pm Mink/Muskrat Trapping with Mike Gray
5pm Woods Walk with Tom Snyder, meet at Shawnee Hall
6pm Hot Dog Roast/Social Gathering
9am Gates Open
9:30am Opening Ceremony and Invocation at the Main Building
10am Fur Market Report with Keith Daniels
10am Skunk Skinning with Morgan Hunt, behind Demo Area
10am to 4pm Trap Dying & Waxing with Ritchie County Trappers, front of Demo Barn
10am to 4pm Kids Scavenger Hunt, papers at WVTA Secretary’s table
10am to 4pm - Voting, Secretary’s table
Various times - Basket Making with Carol Wolfe in Vendor Barn
11am Otter Trapping with John Bates
11am Raccoon Skinning with Steve McCue, Fur Handling Area
12pm Coyote Hunting with John Partain
1pm Coyote Trapping with John Pingley
1pm Red Fox Skinning with John Houben, Fur Handling Area
2pm Bobcat Trapping with Steve McCue
2pm Taxidermy Coyote with James Kuffner, Fur Handling Area
3pm Beaver Trapping with Austin Stutler, at the Pond
4pm Raccoon Trapping with Ed Taylor
5pm Mink/Muskrat Trapping with Mike Gray
5pm Woods Walk with Tom Snyder, meet at Shawnee Hall
6pm Hot Dog Roast/Social Gathering
Saturday, September 20th
8am Gates Open
8:15 Opening Ceremony at the Main Building
8am to 11:30pm Voting, Secretary’s table
8:30am Trapper Education Registration, Shawnee Hall
9am Trapper Education Class Begins, Shawnee Hall
9am General Snaring with Hal Sullivan
9am Beekeeping Seminar with Bobbi Cottrell, Demo Area #2
9am to 2pm Kids Scavenger Hunt, papers at WVTA Secretary’s table
Various times Basket Making with Carol Wolfe, Vendor Barn
10am Fox Trapping with J.W. Stevens
10am Turtle Butchering Seminar with Bill Healy, Demo Area #2
10am to 4pm Trap Dying & Waxing with Ritchie County Trappers, front of Demo Barn
10:30am Rolling Pin Throw for Ladies, adjacent to Main Building
10:45am Skillet Toss for Ladies, adjacent to Main Building
11am Coyote Trapping with John Houben
11am Survival Scenarios with Tyler Sheets, behind vendor barn, nearest the gravel road
12pm Trapper Education Lunch, Shawnee Hall
12pm PowerPoint Presentation with John Houben, main building
1pm Education Graduation, Membership Meeting/Awards at Main Building
2pm Benefit Auction, Main Building (if donating items, bring them Friday or as early Saturday morning as possible)
2pm Hay Scramble, adjacent to Main Building
2:30pm Youth Trap Setting Contest, adjacent to Main Building
2:45pm Adult Trap Setting Contest, adjacent to Main Building
5pm Hot Dog Roast/Social Gathering, front of Demo Barn near camping area
8am Gates Open
8:15 Opening Ceremony at the Main Building
8am to 11:30pm Voting, Secretary’s table
8:30am Trapper Education Registration, Shawnee Hall
9am Trapper Education Class Begins, Shawnee Hall
9am General Snaring with Hal Sullivan
9am Beekeeping Seminar with Bobbi Cottrell, Demo Area #2
9am to 2pm Kids Scavenger Hunt, papers at WVTA Secretary’s table
Various times Basket Making with Carol Wolfe, Vendor Barn
10am Fox Trapping with J.W. Stevens
10am Turtle Butchering Seminar with Bill Healy, Demo Area #2
10am to 4pm Trap Dying & Waxing with Ritchie County Trappers, front of Demo Barn
10:30am Rolling Pin Throw for Ladies, adjacent to Main Building
10:45am Skillet Toss for Ladies, adjacent to Main Building
11am Coyote Trapping with John Houben
11am Survival Scenarios with Tyler Sheets, behind vendor barn, nearest the gravel road
12pm Trapper Education Lunch, Shawnee Hall
12pm PowerPoint Presentation with John Houben, main building
1pm Education Graduation, Membership Meeting/Awards at Main Building
2pm Benefit Auction, Main Building (if donating items, bring them Friday or as early Saturday morning as possible)
2pm Hay Scramble, adjacent to Main Building
2:30pm Youth Trap Setting Contest, adjacent to Main Building
2:45pm Adult Trap Setting Contest, adjacent to Main Building
5pm Hot Dog Roast/Social Gathering, front of Demo Barn near camping area
• Convention Trap Tags provided to the first 300 persons through the gate.
• Hourly Prize Drawing from gate tickets written on the board at Main Building
• Hourly Prize Drawing from gate tickets written on the board at Main Building
Convention Vendors
American Income Life Insurance (AIL)
Arlington Cape
Backwoods Trap Supply
Battered Anvil Blades
Bobbi's Bees
Buck Naked Bones
Carol Wolfe( Basket Making)
Ed Taylor
Gallery of Nature
Grady's Ivory
Houben's Animal Lures
Murray's Lures and Trapping Supplies
National Trappers Association
Pappy Hiram’s Fur, Skulls & Crafts
Pingley's Professional Lures
Samantha McClung
Ritchie County Trappers Association
Smokey’s Deer Lures
Sterling Fur
Stump's Trapping Supplies
Sullivan's Scents and Supplies
Tom Butz
Tom Teague
Trapper Paul
Trapper’s Haven
Windy Ridge Trapper
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
West Virginia Trappers Association
West Virginia Trappers Association Fur Committee
Plus More!!
Arlington Cape
Backwoods Trap Supply
Battered Anvil Blades
Bobbi's Bees
Buck Naked Bones
Carol Wolfe( Basket Making)
Ed Taylor
Gallery of Nature
Grady's Ivory
Houben's Animal Lures
Murray's Lures and Trapping Supplies
National Trappers Association
Pappy Hiram’s Fur, Skulls & Crafts
Pingley's Professional Lures
Samantha McClung
Ritchie County Trappers Association
Smokey’s Deer Lures
Sterling Fur
Stump's Trapping Supplies
Sullivan's Scents and Supplies
Tom Butz
Tom Teague
Trapper Paul
Trapper’s Haven
Windy Ridge Trapper
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
West Virginia Trappers Association
West Virginia Trappers Association Fur Committee
Plus More!!