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
Copyright© West Virginia Trappers Association 1999-2024
Website by: Hawkmtn
Website by: Hawkmtn
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.
If you have questions or wish to reserve vendor space, please contact President Jeremiah Whitlatch, 304-916-3329, or email info@wvtrappers.com
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
2024 Convention Vendors
Arlington Cape
Battered Anvil Blades
Bobbi's Bees
Buck Naked Bones
Carol Wolfe( Basket Making)
Dan Lipscomb
Eastern Panhandle Trappers Association
Ed Taylor
Flatline Tackle Custom Rods and Lures
Grady's Ivory
Hopes Soaps
Houben's Animal Lures
Murray's Lures and Trapping Supplies
National Trappers Association
PDK Snares
Pingley's Professional Lures
Ricky Byrd
Ritchie County Trappers Association
Robert Pitts
Roy Menefee
Smokey's Deer Lures
Sterling Fur
Stump's Trapping Supplies
Sullivan's Scents and Supplies
Tim Ingram
Tom Butz
Tom Teague
Trapper Paul
Windy Ridge Trapper
West Virginia Deer Association
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
West Virginia Trappers Association
Plus More!!
Arlington Cape
Battered Anvil Blades
Bobbi's Bees
Buck Naked Bones
Carol Wolfe( Basket Making)
Dan Lipscomb
Eastern Panhandle Trappers Association
Ed Taylor
Flatline Tackle Custom Rods and Lures
Grady's Ivory
Hopes Soaps
Houben's Animal Lures
Murray's Lures and Trapping Supplies
National Trappers Association
PDK Snares
Pingley's Professional Lures
Ricky Byrd
Ritchie County Trappers Association
Robert Pitts
Roy Menefee
Smokey's Deer Lures
Sterling Fur
Stump's Trapping Supplies
Sullivan's Scents and Supplies
Tim Ingram
Tom Butz
Tom Teague
Trapper Paul
Windy Ridge Trapper
West Virginia Deer Association
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
West Virginia Trappers Association
Plus More!!
If you have questions or wish to reserve vendor space, please contact President Jeremiah Whitlatch, 304-916-3329, or email info@wvtrappers.com
*Benefit Auction - Trappers are welcome to donate an item to be sold at the Benefit Auction. All auction proceeds help defray expenses of the West Virginia Trappers Associaton.
Please bring your auction items on Friday or as early Saturday as possible. All are welcome to bid!
Shopping: Trapping Supplies, Snaring Equipment, Local Honey, Camping & Fishing Supplies, Used Traps, Outdoor Furniture, Knives, Tailgaters & More.
Food & Drinks: Kitchen will be open at the dining hall for lunch daily.
Camping: Primitve $10 per night. Electric hookup $20 per night.
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
Please bring your auction items on Friday or as early Saturday as possible. All are welcome to bid!
Shopping: Trapping Supplies, Snaring Equipment, Local Honey, Camping & Fishing Supplies, Used Traps, Outdoor Furniture, Knives, Tailgaters & More.
Food & Drinks: Kitchen will be open at the dining hall for lunch daily.
Camping: Primitve $10 per night. Electric hookup $20 per night.
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 20-21, 2024
Gilmer County Recreation Center
1365 Sycamore Run Road
Glenville, WV 26351
September 20-21, 2024
Gilmer County Recreation Center
1365 Sycamore Run Road
Glenville, WV 26351
Friday, September 20th
9:00am - Gates Open
9:30am - Opening Ceremony & Invocation
10:00am - Fur Market Report with Keith Daniels
10:00am - Raccoon Skinning with Steve McCue
10:00am - 4:00pm Dying/Waxing Traps - Ritchie Trappers
10:00am - 4:00pm - Kids Scavenger Hunt
Various Times - Basket Making with Carol Wolfe
11:00am - Raccoon Trapping with Ed Taylor
12:00pm - Fisher Trapping with Steve Shaffer
1:00pm - Bobcat Trapping with John Pingley
2:00pm - Trapping Roundtable Discussion with John Houben & Warren McClung
2:00pm - Beekeeping Seminar with Bobbi Cottrell
3:00pm - Beaver Trapping with Austin Stutler
3:00pm - Know Your WV Roots with Josh & Becca Bates
4:00pm - Portable Pocket Sets with James Stewart
4:00pm - Turtle Trapping with Jeremiah Whitlatch
5:00pm - Mink/Muskrat Trapping with Mike Gray
5:00pm - Woods Walk with Tom Snyder
7:00pm - Board of Directors Meeting
Evening - Hot Dog Roast, Bonfire
Saturday, September 21st
8:00am - Gates Open
8:15am - National Anthem with Jo Ann Louk
9:00am - General Snaring with Hal Sullivan
9:00am - Skunk Skinning with Morgan Burks
9:00am - 2:00pm - Kids Scavenger Hunt
Various Times - Basket Making with Carol Wolfe
10:00am - Fox Trapping with J.W. Stevens
10:00am - Red Fox Skinning with Jerry Pingley
10:00am - 4pm - Dye/Wax Traps - Ritchie Trappers
10:30am - Rolling Pin Throw for Ladies
10:45am - Skillet Toss for Ladies
11:00am - Coyote Trapping with Calvin Cottrell
11:00am - Survival Scenarios with Tyler Sheets
12:00pm - Coyote Hunting with John Partain
1:00pm - Education Class Graduation, General Membership Meeting, Awards Ceremony
2:00pm - *Benefit Auction
2:00pm - Hay Scramble for Kids
2:30pm - Youth Trap Setting Contest
2:45pm - Adult Trap Setting Contest
3:00pm - Coyote Trapping with Colton Morris of Coyote Academy
4:00pm - General Outdoor Knowledge from Hunting to Trapping with Smokey McNicholas
4:00pm - Turtle Butchering with Bill Healy
5:00pm - *Hot Dog Roast, Potluck & Bonfire
Free Trapper Education Classes - All Ages Welcome!
Saturday, September 21st
8:30am - Class Registration (beginner & intermediate)
9:00am - Classes Begin
12:00pm - Class Lunch
1:00pm - Class Graduation
9:00am - Gates Open
9:30am - Opening Ceremony & Invocation
10:00am - Fur Market Report with Keith Daniels
10:00am - Raccoon Skinning with Steve McCue
10:00am - 4:00pm Dying/Waxing Traps - Ritchie Trappers
10:00am - 4:00pm - Kids Scavenger Hunt
Various Times - Basket Making with Carol Wolfe
11:00am - Raccoon Trapping with Ed Taylor
12:00pm - Fisher Trapping with Steve Shaffer
1:00pm - Bobcat Trapping with John Pingley
2:00pm - Trapping Roundtable Discussion with John Houben & Warren McClung
2:00pm - Beekeeping Seminar with Bobbi Cottrell
3:00pm - Beaver Trapping with Austin Stutler
3:00pm - Know Your WV Roots with Josh & Becca Bates
4:00pm - Portable Pocket Sets with James Stewart
4:00pm - Turtle Trapping with Jeremiah Whitlatch
5:00pm - Mink/Muskrat Trapping with Mike Gray
5:00pm - Woods Walk with Tom Snyder
7:00pm - Board of Directors Meeting
Evening - Hot Dog Roast, Bonfire
Saturday, September 21st
8:00am - Gates Open
8:15am - National Anthem with Jo Ann Louk
9:00am - General Snaring with Hal Sullivan
9:00am - Skunk Skinning with Morgan Burks
9:00am - 2:00pm - Kids Scavenger Hunt
Various Times - Basket Making with Carol Wolfe
10:00am - Fox Trapping with J.W. Stevens
10:00am - Red Fox Skinning with Jerry Pingley
10:00am - 4pm - Dye/Wax Traps - Ritchie Trappers
10:30am - Rolling Pin Throw for Ladies
10:45am - Skillet Toss for Ladies
11:00am - Coyote Trapping with Calvin Cottrell
11:00am - Survival Scenarios with Tyler Sheets
12:00pm - Coyote Hunting with John Partain
1:00pm - Education Class Graduation, General Membership Meeting, Awards Ceremony
2:00pm - *Benefit Auction
2:00pm - Hay Scramble for Kids
2:30pm - Youth Trap Setting Contest
2:45pm - Adult Trap Setting Contest
3:00pm - Coyote Trapping with Colton Morris of Coyote Academy
4:00pm - General Outdoor Knowledge from Hunting to Trapping with Smokey McNicholas
4:00pm - Turtle Butchering with Bill Healy
5:00pm - *Hot Dog Roast, Potluck & Bonfire
Free Trapper Education Classes - All Ages Welcome!
Saturday, September 21st
8:30am - Class Registration (beginner & intermediate)
9:00am - Classes Begin
12:00pm - Class Lunch
1:00pm - Class Graduation