Ohio State Trappers Association

When: Saturday, March 15, 2008
Where: All Ocassions Party & Banquet Center, 6989 Waldo-Delaware Rd, Waldo, Ohio
Cost: $25 per ticket

Check out the Jan/Feb issue of the Buckeye Trapper for more details. For information contact Dave Linkhart at 937-376-5731

Tickets can be purchased by Credit Card by calling Executive Director, Nancy Basinger at 330-828-0863.

Click here for banquet flyer.

The Ohio Division of Wildlife will be accepting bids for the right to trap furbearers within the refuge areas at both the Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area in Wayne County and the Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area in Trumbull County. Multiple units will be available at each area for trapping of all legal furbearers including beaver and river otter. Viewing appointments can be made by contacting the wildlife area headquarters. Bids will be opened at 3:00 pm Thursday, September 20, 2007. All bid forms must be received by that date and time. Bid forms and additional information can be obtained by contacting Killbuck Marsh, (330) 567-3390; Mosquito Creek, (440) 685-4776; or Wildlife District 3, (330) 644-2293.

The winners in the Spring Sweepstakes are as follows:

Attention Spring Sweepstakes Participants! The 3rd and 5th place prizes were inadvertently switched around on the tickets that you received. J.R. and Sons is the vendor for the 3rd place prize of $200 and Blackie’s Blend is the vendor for the 5th place prize of $100. We regret any inconvenience that this may have caused.

NOTICE: There is a new address for the Buckeye Trapper and OSTA Editor.
Patti Conrad is stepping down as OSTA Editor of the Buckeye Trapper. Mike Gray is the new Editor. Please submit all further Buckeye Trapper correspondence to:

OSTA Editor
PO Box 1018
Sunbury, OH 43074

Correspondence may also be submitted electronically at BTarticles@hotmail.com

The OSTA Invites you to attend our Fundraising Banquet on Saturday March 18th! Click here for more details.

The District Fish and Game Hearings will be held in each Wildlife District on Sunday March 5, 2006, from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m., at the locations listed below. The open house format allows participants to arrive and view displays at their convenience, and then to discuss their concerns with, or ask questions of, Division personnel. Click here for the full article.

New regulations are in effect for trapping river otters in Ohio, including season dates, zones, bag limits, and check-in requirements. In addition to the general trapping regulations described in the 2005-06 Ohio Hunting Regulations booklet, the following regulations also apply to river otter trapping, and describes what successful trappers must do after catching a river otter in Ohio. Click here for the full article.

August 27th, 2005 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Pritchard Loughlin Civic Center in Cambridge, Ohio. Contact Dave Schott (740) 432-5624 or 1-800-357-5762 ext. 122 to leave a message.
Vendors are welcome. Booth spaces are available. They are 10' wide and 8' deep, with pipe and drape back drops and sides, with table and table skirting. One booth $65.00. Two booths $100.00.

The OSTA would like to congratulate this year's winners of the Spring Sweepstakes. Thanks to everyone for playing the Spring Sweepstakes.

1st Prize - $600.00 Northern Sport Company
Ron Busch - Ottawa, OH

2nd Prize - $400.00 Sterling Fur Co.
Paul Hines - Goshen, OH

3rd Prize - $300.00 Blackie's Blend
Ross Frank - Bluffton, IN

4th Prize - $100.00 J.R.and Sons
Walter Malolepszy - Circleville, OH

5th Prize $100.00 Sullivan's Scents
Earl Miller - Newark, OH

Member Only $100.00 Choice of Vendor
Roger Schmackers - Ft. Recovery, OH

On April 24, 2005 the Ohio State Trappers Association's Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse Steve Fitzwater for NTA President and Kraig Kaatz for NTA General Organizer. These men will help the NTA move boldly into the future. Click here for Endorsement Ad.

Don't forget to play the OSTA 2005 Spring Sweepstakes! Your participation not only gives you a chance to win some grate prizes, but also helps support OSTA and Trapping! The drawing will be held on June 15, 2005. Click here for more details. Click here for the prize list.

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Thank you for making the 2004 OSTA Convention the success that it was. We hope to see you at this year’s Convention at the Pickaway County Fairgrounds in Circleville, September 9, 10, and 11, 2005 Click here for more details.

Remember in Passing John "Jack Coyote" Reising, Age 77, Oak Harbor, Ohio

The OSTA would like to thank everyone for all of their hard woork at our State Convention in Tiffin. Next year's convention will be held on September 9, 10, and 11, 2005 at the Pickaway County Fairgrounds in Circleville, Ohio.

The OSTA would like to congratulate this year's winners of the Spring Sweepstakes. Thanks to everyone for playing the Spring Sweepstakes.

A copy of this list has been sent to the vendors listed. Contact them or see them at the convention to claim your prizes.

According to the OSTA Constitution (Article V, Section B), an election of officers is to be held at the Annual Convention of each even numbered year to determine the officers who will immediately take office after that convention. They will have a term of two years. Elections will take place during the general business meeting on Friday evening, September 10, 2004.
Nominations for the office of President, Vice President and Treasurer are now being accepted. President, Bob Fissell, has accepted nomination for re-election to the office of President. Vice-President Glenn Wilson Jr. has accepted nomination for re-election to the office of Vice-President. Interim Treasurer, Mark Basinger has accepted nomination for election to the office of Treasurer.
Further nominations must be received in writing at the Sheffield office no later than August 15, 2004. The August 15 cut off date is necessary to confirm nominations and to print any needed ballots.
According to the Constitution (Article III, Section C), all members are eligible to be considered as a candidate for office if they are over eighteen years of age and have two consecutive years of paid membership. If you meet these requirements, or would like to nominate someone who does, please feel free to do so.
OSTA MEMBERS: YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PAID UP MEMBERSHIP CARD IN ORDER TO VOTE. NO CARD, NO VOTE. (Article III, Section A)

On May 2, 2004 The Ohio State Trappers Association's Board of Directors voted to endorse Jim Buell for NTA Vice President and Robert Colona for NTA Conservation Director. These men will help the NTA move boldly into the future. Click here for Endorsement Ad.

OSTA Convention - Seneca County Fairgrounds - Tiffin, OH - September 10 - 12, 2004. Click here for details.

Fox, Opossum, Skunk, and Weasel Trapping: Nov. 10 through Jan. 31

Raccoon Trapping: Nov. 10 through Jan. 31. - Season extends through March 15 in Erie, Ottawa and Sandusky Counties and in Lucas County east of the Maumee River.

Mink and Muskrat Trapping: Nov. 10 through Feb. 28 - Season extends through March 15 in Erie, Ottawa and Sandusky Counties and in Lucas County east of the Maumee River.

Beaver Trapping: Dec. 26 through Feb. 28 Statewide.

Richard (Dick) Thomas, 71 of Wadsworth, Ohio. Past OSTA President and fur buyer. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

OSTA Spring Sweepstakes - Great Prizes - Extra Chances to Win - Free Ticket

These prizes are geared for the outdoorsman, or outdoorswoman, no matter what their interest may be. Sterling Fur Co., Northern Sport Co., Sullivan's Scents, J.R. and Sons, and Blackie's Blend, are Ohio companies that have everything for the trapper and non-trapper alike. The Spring Sweepstakes is the OSTA's second largest fund-raiser, which helps to ensure that we have adequate funding to maintain a strong Association. Contact the Sheffield Office for additional tickets. Drawing will be held on June 15th.

Attention members! Use your Green ticket to enter the members only Sweepstakes, FREE.
As an added benefit of membership, just return the green ticket you receive in your sweepstakes packet to the OSTA, regardless of whether you play the Spring Sweepstakes or not. You will be entered into the Free Sweepstakes. While there is no obligation to play the Spring Sweepstakes, any tickets that you buy or sell will be greatly appreciated.

First Prize - $600.00 Shopping Spree at Sterling Fur Company
Second Prize - $400.00 Shopping Spree at Northern Sports Company
Third Prize - $200.00 Shopping Spree at Sullivan's Scents
Fourth Prize - $100.00 Shopping Spree at J.R. and Sons
Fourth Prize - $100.00 Shopping Spree at Blackie's Blend

Tickets $2.00 each, 6 for $10.00, or 15 for $20.00

Free Members Sweepstakes Prize
$100.00 Shopping Spree at the trapping supply vendor of your choice.

To help the OSTA operate more efficiently, we are asking members who are up for renewal in May and June to renew at this time, saving the OSTA both time and funds. By renewing now, you will also avoid receiving any renewal notices. So if the label on the back of the Mar-Apr BT magazine contains the numbers 004-05 or 004-06 and you renew prior to March 25th or April 25th, we will send you a free window decal along with your membership card. (Please indicate inside or outside decal.) Thank you for your time and effort in helping to make the OSTA even better.

will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. at the Wildlife District One Headquarters, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus.
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Proposed Trapping Seasons.

Fox, Opossum, Skunk, and Weasel Trapping: Nov. 10 through Jan. 31

Raccoon Trapping: Nov. 10 through Jan. 31. - Season extends through March 15 in Erie, Ottawa and Sandusky Counties and in Lucas County east of the Maumee River.

Mink and Muskrat Trapping: Nov. 10 through Feb. 28 - Season extends through March 15 in Erie, Ottawa and Sandusky Counties and in Lucas County east of the Maumee River.

Beaver Trapping: North Zone (North of I-76 and East of I-77) Dec. 26 through Feb. 28.
South Zone (Rest of the State) Dec. 26 through Mar. 15.

The District Fish and Game Hearings will be held in each Wildlife District on Sunday March 7, 2004, from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m., at the locations listed below. The open house format allows participants to arrive and view displays at their convenience, and then to discuss their concerns with, or ask questions of, Division personnel.

We will be offering OSTA Logo merchandise for sale. Hats, T-shirts, Coffee Mugs and more. Just click the "Merchandise" button to your left!

The OSTA is making plans to hold three Regional Meets again this spring. There will be demos, and dealers, along with the business meeting. We look forward to seeing you at one of the Spring Meets. See the March/April issue of the Buckeye Trapper for more details

All Occasion Banquet and Catering, Waldo, Ohio
Tickets: $20.00/person $35.00/couple
Dinner, Games, Door Prizes, Live Auction, Silent Auction, Raffles and much more!!!
Doors open at 4:00pm, Dinner at 6:00pm
Hal Sullivan, Master of Ceremonies
Tickets available at the Fur Auctions or contact any Officer or Director.
Contact Steve Massie at 937-663-0287 for further information.

Ohio State Trappers Association 2003 Annual Convention Sept. 5, 6, and 7. Coshocton County Fairgrounds. Click here for details.

Added Fur Handling Demos

North American Fur Auctions (NAFA) has agreed to demonstrate additional fur handling techniques. Gregory L. Kohl of NAFA will be giving these demos.

NAFA Fur Handling Demo Schedule

Let us put you on the cover of The Buckeye Trapper.

Do you have any trapping photographs that you would like to see on the cover of The Buckeye Trapper? Bring them with you to the convention in Coshocton and drop them off at the OSTA BOOTH. The Editor will be available to let you know if your photos are what we are looking for. Helpful hints and advice will also be available to anyone wanting to know, “What makes a good cover photo?”

Please include the name(s) of the person(s) in the photographs and a brief description of the photo on a separate sheet of paper. Do not write on the photograph, the impression will show through. Photos that do not make the cover will be considered for use inside the magazine.

You can also send your photos to:

OSTA EDITOR
1244 ABBE RD.
SHEFFIELD, OH 44054

Advanced Trappers Workshops are 2-day events where young and new trappers can get hands on experience trapping and handling pelts. On day one you will go over equipment and techniques, and then you will go out into the field to set traps. On day two you will check your traps and handles your furs, which are yours to keep.

All Workshops will be held on November 1 and 2. Contact Keith Daniels at 419-365-5321 or the contact person for more information.

Big Island Wildlife Area, SR 95, 5 mi. West of Marion, in Marion County - Contact Bob Fissell at 419-946-3051.
Deer Creek Wildlife Area and State Park, SR 207, 4 mi. South of Mt. Sterling, in Fayette/Pickaway County - Contact Mark Stackhouse at 740-335-1466.
Highlandtown Wildlife Area, off SR 39, 4 mi. East of Salineville, in Columbiana County - Contact Ken Gallagher at 330-424-0509.
Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area, Between SR 226 and 83, East of Shreve, in Wayne County - Contact Russ Collar at 330-343-3455.
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, SR 2, 10 mi. North of Oak Harbor in Ottawa County - Contact Doug Lee at 419-334-2133.
Mercer Waterfowl Management Area, SR 219, 3 mi. South of Celina, in Mercer County - Contact Harry Kinnison at 937-548-7509.
Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area, SR 87, 15 mi. North of Warren, in Trumbull County - Contact Clint Cork at 440-577-1972.
New Location - Salt Fork State Park, Off of I-77, 9 mi. Northeast of Cambridge, in Guernsey County - Contact Carl Jones at 740-658-3573.

Advanced Trappers Field Days will be held in conjunction with the Workshops. There will also be an additional Field Day held Oct. 12 at Dennis Helman's place about 5 miles West of Sidney, just off RT. 47; watch for the signs. We will start at 9:30 and end about 2:30. Contact Harry Kinnison at 937-548-7509.

These are one-day events where new trappers can get hands on training with trapping equipment. These Field Days are especially helpful to those who have taken the home study course.

Trapping Instructors are needed to help with the Field Days and Workshops. The classes will be set up and ready to go, all we need are a few extra instructors to assist those who have already volunteered. Ideally, we would like to have an instructor for every two or three trappers.

If you are interested in attending or helping out as an instructor, contact Keith Daniels at 419-365-5321 for further information.

Further details to be printed in the Sept/Oct BT.

To help the OSTA operate more efficiently, we are asking members who are up for renewal in November and December to renew at this time, saving the OSTA both time and funds. By renewing now, you will also avoid receiving any renewal notices. So if the label on the back of your BT magazine contains the numbers 003-11 or 003-12 and you renew prior to September 25th or October 25th, we will send you a free window decal along with your membership card. (Please indicate inside or outside decal.) Thank you for your time and effort in helping to make the OSTA even better.

The OSTA would like to congratulate this year's winners of the Spring Sweepstakes. Thanks to everyone for playing the Spring Sweepstakes. A copy of this list has been sent to the vendors listed. Contact them or see them at the convention to claim your prizes.

Saturday October, 11, 2003, Mt. Blanchard Gun Club, Mt. Blanchard, Ohio

For more information and details contact: Keith Daniels at 419-365-5321 or Corky Klausing at 419-384-3795

Saturday Oct. 18, 2003 Falls Township Building, Zanesville.
We have no info on demonstrators at this time.

See Sept/Oct BT for more details.

Oct. 26, 2003 - Fayette County Fish and Game Club, Washington Court House.
Anyone wanting to camp overnight on the grounds or stay in the lodge is welcome to.

Region C Fall Meet SCHEDULE

See the Sept/Oct BT for more details.

See the ad from the MAY/JUNE 2003 Buckeye Trapper here

To help the OSTA operate more efficiently, we are asking members who are up for renewal in July and August to renew at this time, saving the OSTA both time and funds. By renewing now, you will also avoid receiving any renewal notices. So if the label on the back of your magazine contains the numbers 003-07 or 003-08 and you renew prior to May 25th or June 25th, we will send you a free window decal along with your membership card. (Please indicate inside or outside decal.) Thank you for your time and effort in helping to make the OSTA even better.

Clyde Pidcock, contributor to the Young Trappers Page in the Buckeye Trapper, has been a great inspiration to young trappers and has helped them in any way he could. Clyde has also been sending a free copy of his book to each of the young contributors to the Young Trappers Page. Sadly, Clyde has been not been well lately. Any trapper, especially any young trapper, is welcome and encouraged to send Clyde a get well card or letter. Please send them to:

CLYDE PIDCOCK
THE OLD TRAPPER
6563 SLEEPY HOLLOW PKY
HILLSBORO, OHIO 45133

This is your chance to give something back to someone who has given so much of himself to young trappers. Everyone at OSTA and the Buckeye Trapper magazine send Clyde all their prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery. GET WELL SOON CLYDE!

The OSTA will be holding a beaver trapping Workshop on March 14, 15, & 16, 2003 at Delaware Wildlife Area. It will be more of an observation rather than a "hands on" for students. Corky Klausing, Mark Stackhouse, Ted Arters, John Pavia and Bob Fissell will be the instructors. Plan on meeting at the Wildlife Headquarters at 8589 Horseshoe Road, Ashley, Ohio on March 14 at 12 noon. We will then set traps, run a check on the traps on Saturday and maybe set a few more traps. We will check and pull traps on Sunday.
Delaware Wildlife Area is located eight miles north of Delaware, 10 miles south of Marion, between U.S. Rt. 23 and U.S. Rt. 42. If you are coming from the north or south on U.S. Rt. 23 go to St. Rt. 229 (at the stop light) and turn east on 229 to Horseshoe Road. Turn right and go South to Wildlife Headquarters. If using U.S. Rt. 42, in Ashley, take St. Rt. 229 west about 3 miles to Horseshoe Road. Turn left (south) and go to the Wildlife Headquarters. If you have any questions or need further directions call Bob Fissell at 419-946-3051 or e-mail him at trapper@redbird.net.

Fur Auction flyers have been posted. Please select one of the links below to view the Auction Flyer and start planning now!

Carol Daniels is now keeping track of Special Forces hours. To help her keep track of this information, please use the provided forms to submit your hours to her.

To submit your hours online, click here. If you would prefer to mail Carol your hours, please use the form located here.

The OSTA would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every member, volunteer, county organizer, offier, director, dealer, vendor, tailgater, demonstrator, spouse, significant other, and family members of all of the above, for all of your hard work, and dedication in making the NTA 2002 one of the best NTA Conventions ever!

The OSTA has hosted the National in 1987, 1995, and 2002, and they just keep getting better!

The OSTA would also like to thank everyone for all of their hard work at our State Convention in Xenia