06/24/2019
OK, It's a rainy Sunday morning, so I thought I'd better sit down and post the demo list for 'Coyote Days'. Bear in mind, there might be a change or two, and I DON'T have the exact order of when these demos will be. I simply pick them out of a hat, and will do that in a month or so. Some of these guys are coming a fairly long distance, and I'm planning around their schedules too. ALL are friends of mine, that I KNOW produce, AND do what they say they do, and ARE what they say they are. It's the 'dream team' of demos, in my opinion.
DEMOS- Coyote Days, Lusk Wyoming Aug 9-10 2019
Les Johnson- NE Coyote Calling
Les doesn't need any introduction in the coyote world, and he is about to launch another season of Predator Quest on TV. He is the real deal, and we've called together several times over the years. Les will have a booth, offering his line of calls and other PQ items.
Keith Gregerson- MT Snaring
Keith is another legend in the trapping world, and a close friend of my family's His demo and presentation is one that is truly one of a kind. He was one of the people that modernized snaring, and coming from a background of government trapping experience from the 'Old Days', his insight to coyotes is 2nd to none.
Jim Arneson- MT Coyote Calling and decoy dogs
Jim is from Eastern Montana, and has been a friend of ours for years. We stay in close contact, and I can tell you that Jim is out doing it, all year long. He'll be bringing his dogs with him, and his demo will be a very animated and informative one for sure! A great wealth of information, that he is willing to share.
Terry Thompson- MT Snaring
Terry is a long-line snareman from Northern Montana, that racks up large numbers of coyotes every year, in some of the toughest conditions. I expect his demo to have some interesting tips and insight to catching coyotes in harsh conditions.
Evan Anderson- SD Trapping/Snaring
Evan is as hard working as anyone I know, and produces a pile of fur every year. He long lines in 2 states every year, and his method system is a no fluff, hit the ground running type. It will be his first demo ever, and has agreed to come to Wyoming to share some of his thoughts on production coyote harvesting.
Otis Latham- Co. Coyote Handling
Otis and I go way back too, and he agreed to come to Lusk and share some of his knowledge on producing quality coyotes. He is an agent for the Colorado Trappers Association Auction, and his insight to the modern coyote market is unmatched. I've kept several 'green' coyote pelts in the freezer just for his demo.
Todd Fairchild- Co. Coyote Handling
Todd is a master fur handler, and also an agent for the Colorado Auction. He will be doing a demo with Otis, on handling coyotes to make them look their best. Todd also builds great fur drums, and we'll use one to drum up some coyotes, as you watch. A GREAT opportunity.
Joel Blakeslee- NV. 'Cat Trapping
Joel is truly one of a kind, and a great leader in the Western trapping world. His knowledge ranges from coyote trapping to 'cat harvesting to politics, and he could probably give a top-notch talk on just about anything related to trapping, but I love his 'cat demo, and that is what he is scheduled to do in August.
Bill Ilchick- NV. 'Cat Trapping
Bill is a legend in the trapping world, and has a great mind and memory. Like, all the demo presenters at 'Coyote Days', Bill is a good friend of mine. He was one of the people that truly knew Wiley Carroll, in the old days, and his 'Wiley Stories' are a real treat. I've asked Bil to come to Wyoming again, and he'll be doing a duo demo with Joel on 'cats. Its the best of the best, and one that has helped a pile of people over the years.
Roc Lee- MT Coyote Snaring
Roc is coming down from central Montana to do his first ever demo. Roc and I shared a mutual friendship with John Vaia, also from Montana. John was scheduled to do a demo at this event, and we were all looking forward to it. When John passed away unexpectedly this past winter, after giving it some thought, I asked Roc to do a demo in his honor. Roc agreed, thankfully. He probably had the biggest fur catch in the state this year, and his demo will be one to watch for sure.
Jim Halseth- MT Coyote trapping
Jim and I first met in 1983. We've attended a lot of the same conventions over the years, and even gave a demo or two together. He hasn't gave a demo for a few years, and, like me, hasn't gone to very many conventions for awhile. 'Jimmy Jay' has agreed to venture down to Wyoming to this event, and give a demo on coyotes. Jim produces some of the largest catches in the West most years, and his mind is always on fur trapping, and ways to catch even more, next year. We've had some very inspirational conversations over the years, and I'm looking forward to seeing him again. Jim will be bringing some of his products to sell too.
J.D. Arneson- MT Long Range Shooting.
J.D. Is one of the best long range shooters that I personally know. He knowledge and passion for it is 2nd to none, and he applies it to calling coyotes throughout the year, in Eastern Montana. If I'm not too busy, that is the demo that I'm going to sit and watch. There is a lot of new technology out there, and he knows it all.
Boone Liane- MT Trapping/ Snaring
Boone is a North Dakota native that currently resides in SE Montana. His knowledge of coyotes, and coyote harvesting is extensive, and he puts it to use every year, in a big way. Boone takes it serious, and his demo will be time-tested methods too. I was fortunate to get him to agree to come this year too.
Major Boddicker- CO Coyotes
Major is another legend in the coyote world. His calls and methods are used by thousands of people every year. To be able to tap into some of his knowledge is truly a treat. I always look forward to our visits, and we're glad to include him as part of this line up too.
There will be a few more added!
Possibly a round table discussion, Friday evening, which I am putting together now. STAY TUNED!
