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Welcome to the ISTA PDF Print E-mail

CoyoteThe I.S.T.A. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to:

  • Conserving Indiana fur resources
  • Preserving trappers' rights
  • Increasing public awareness of trapping issues and benefits.

ISTA is a place to connect with other trappers. It offers programs and aids to those just learning the art of trapping and to those who have enjoyed trapping for a long time. Check out awards, scholarships, and trappers education and instructors courses. Take a few moments to meet the officers who keep ISTA going. Links to contact them are listed by their pictures. They would like to hear from you. Furbuyers of Indiana are listed for your convenience, as is a page of web links to other trapping organizations.

You'll be proud to be known as a member. ISTA hats, shirts, mugs and other items are available. To see what is available click merchandise.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 04 March 2009 09:22
 
Tri-State Sportsmanshow Volunteers PDF Print E-mail

 

 

The ISTA is looking to man a booth at the Tri-State Sportsmanshow in Auburn, IN in Feb. 10-12, 2012.  Website:www.tristatesportsmanshow.com.

Please contact Fred Philips, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 765.938.1806 , if you can help out with some time manning the booth.  We will get you free admission.

 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 November 2011 12:27
 
Who do I contact to volunteer? PDF Print E-mail
Any officer listed can help you out. See our officers page for contact details.
 
Fur Sale Thank You PDF Print E-mail

 

The ISTA Fur Sale, January 14, 2012 at Peru, IN., saw the following 10 Buyers purchasing 25+ lots of fur. The sale commenced at 10am (EST) and concluded shortly after 2:30pm (EST).  Selling prices are published below.  This is from in the round, in the grease, and fully dried.  I want to thank everyone for coming out and making it such a successful sale.  In particular, the Buyers: Ura Hochstetler, UNL Furs, 10558 N. 900 W., Nappanee, IN;  Larry Wahlman, 6610 N. 500 S., Dupont, IN; Maple Lane Furs, c/o Allen Miller, 10505 W. 200 S., Shipshewana, IN; Dave Ducy, 7520 Winters Rd., Ft. Wayne, IN; Patrick Ross, 11631 N. 500 W., Macy, IN; Brent Strock, 4197 CK 63, Butler, IN; Phil Hatcher, 5909 E. 550 S., Peru, IN; Rod Cunningham, 2398 S. 1150 W., Kempton, IN; Mike Clingerman, 3804 N. 350 W., Albin, IN; and David Hager, 13731 North St., PO BOX 507, Grubill, IN.  The sale could not have happen without our 30 some sellers, our auctioneer Corbin Bultemeier, our bookkeeper Travis Allen and his wife Carrie,and all the members of the ISTA who pitched in to set up tables, clean them, and take them down.  If you have any constructive suggestions, please feel free to forward them to me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 765.938.1806 and leave a brief message.  I will call you back as soon as I can.

 

NEXT YEAR'S ISTA FUR SALE IS SET FOR JANUARY 12, 2013, SAME PLACE, SAME TIME.

 

Thank you again to everyone.  I will try to get some pictures online here, but I am having difficulty figuring that part out.  Please look for an article with pictures in the coming Gad-A-Bout Newspaper or on-line at www.thegadabout.com.  To everyone, Thank you again for making this sale so successful.

Fred Philips, DVM Pres. ISTA

Last Updated on Thursday, 19 January 2012 11:05
 
2012 Fur Sale Prices PDF Print E-mail

1/14/2012

TOTAL SOLD

LOW

HIGH

AVERAGE

MUSKRATS

382

2.00

10.75

6.37

RACCOONS

903

.5

18.50

9.50

RED FOX

9

10.50

31.00

9.50

MINK

37

5.50

23.00

14.25

COYOTES

35

3.00

23.00

13.00

BEAVER

22

8.50

26.00

17.25

OPOSSUM

20

0.50

3.50

2.00

GREY FOX

n/s

0

0

0

SKUNKS

2

2.00

3.00

2.50

WEASELS

n/s

0

0

0

Last Updated on Thursday, 19 January 2012 10:24
 
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