Nevada Trappers Association held its first annual Youth Outdoor Expo. Yes, it conflicted with the NTA National. Sorry, there are only so many weekends . . .
In any event, held at Illipah Reservoir in the central part of the state, the event was the brain child of our Association President, Neil Cheeney and Vice President of Youth Events, Joe Bennett. The genius of the event was that Neil and Joe got our Association to partner with a number of other outdoor/conservation groups who generously opened their wallets to fund the event, provide prizes, organize meals, and do unique demos. Groups like Nevada Department of Wildlife, Safari Club International, Bass Pro Shops, Las Vegas Woods & Waters, Meadow Valley Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat for Nevada all contributed money, prizes, personnel and meals for the event. Friday night was a scrumptious dinner provided and cooked by WHIN (Wildlife Habitat of Nevada). We ate carne asada tacos, seasoned fries, salad, etc. A relaxing evening of catching rainbow trout just a stone’s throw from the tent door rounded out the day
