Minnesota Trappers Association
 District 5


 Director

 Co-Director 

 Co-Director 

 Pete Jonas
 PO Box 51
 6815 Redwood Ave  NW
 South Haven, MN  55382
 (320) 236-2410

 Mark Melby
 14270 50th St NW
 New London, MN  56273
 (320) 354-5553
 

 Jerry Larsen
 28026 Minnesota Hwy 4
 Grove City, MN  56243
 (320) 444-8398
 


Previous Reports

  

 

Director - Pete Jonas

March 2013

Hello everyone,

We had our winter/spring meeting at Johnson Fur on Saturday, February 2nd.  We had another very good turnout.  I want to thank Scott Johnson for letting us have our meeting there along with his Customer Appreciation Day. Thanks also go to Minnesota Trapline Products, Dave D'Aigle, and Leon Windschitl for donating supplies for our raffle.

This year District 5 is sponsoring two guns for our 2013 Summer Convention. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets, to help make this happen.

We are still in need of volunteers for the summer convention.  If you can help out, please give me a call.

Jim Blakely is setting up the demo schedule, if anyone is interested in doing a demo on Friday or Saturday, please call him at (507) 259-6332.

Jerry Larsen and I will be handling the dealers, if anyone is interested in selling supplies, contact us. (320) 236-2410 for Pete or (320) 444-8398 for Jerry.

We are currently compiling  phone numbers and contact information for state congressman and legislators in District 5 so you know who to contact about the 220/160 conibear issue.  We hope to have this on the MTA web site and the next issue of trapper and predator caller.  The MTA is also working on a letter to use as a guide for you to send to your representatives.

Please keep in mind the wild game feed for the summer convention.  If you have extra vegetables, or can bring a dish to share, or help out with donations for Styrofoam  plates, etc.  it would be greatly appreciated.

Take care,

Pete


 

Co-Director - Mark Melby

March 2013 - No Report at this time

 


 

Co-Director - Jerry Larsen

March 2013

Hello trappers,

We had a great district meeting at Johnson Fur.  Great turnout and many hands to volunteer for the upcoming convention in Litchfield. If you have time, and would like to help out, please give Pete or me a call. Many hands make the work all the easier, and we would sure like to put on a good show for our fellow trappers around the state. Might even meet some really cool people. If anyone wants to have a class this spring or if there is interest, please let Pete or me know. I think we could work something out.

Now for the fun stuff. The MTA has a committee doing battle at the capitol for the use of conibear, but the MTA also needs your help. If you truly are concerned about keeping the use of body grippers, this IS your time!! Use this link. http://www.gis.leg.mn/html/maps.html  If you know who your state representatives and senators are, write them a little postcard or note. You can even take the time to call them. Tell them not to support any bills that would change our current laws. Personal notes and calls go further than just talking to your friends and thinking somebody else will do it. There are instructions in the newsletter as to how to state this in a good way.  Right now is a great time to do contact them. Don't procrastinate.  It's a big battle, but can be won. Without the voices, we will not like the outcome.

Now for some good stuff. The plans for the convention are beginning to take shape. It sounds like the fur prices are going to be pretty good. I wish everybody a safe rest of the season. If you have questions about something, please give a shout.

God Bless,

Jerry