Youth Trapper Camp Scheduled In June

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The Tri-Agency Youth Trapper Camp is set for June 11-13 at Beaver Creek Park in the Bears Paw Mountains, south of Havre.

Families are encouraged to participate, though youngsters 10 years of age and older may attend without an adult.   Tents are available with adult chaperones for these youngsters. The Montana Trappers Association, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Montana 4-H sponsor the camp to teach youngsters traditional trapping skills.

Camp accommodations are semi-primitive, with attendees providing their own tents, campers, RV’s and personal items. All meals, snacks, soft drinks and eating utensils are provided.

  FWP offers a $20 scholarship to the first 60 young people who apply. YTC Inc. also provides scholarship assistance to youngsters who apply. Applicants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis through April 15.The camp fee is $40 per camper.

More information, and a pre-registration packet, may be ordered by email to: 7mbuell@ttc-cmc.net, by phone at 406-376-3178, or contact Jim or Fran Buell, Box 133, Gildford, MT 59525.