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2011 Trap Shack Open House

September 17 2011 Categorized Under: Uncategorized No Commented

     Saturday Sept 24, 2011 is the date for our annual Open House at the Trap Shack. We are  welcoming all trappers to come browse our showroom, visit with fellow trappers, swap ideas, see what is new at the shack and have some snacks and refreshments. The hours of the Open House are from 9am [...]

District 5 WTA Winter Meeting

January 19 2011 Categorized Under: Uncategorized No Commented

     The WTA District 5 winter meeting will be held on Sat Jan.22,2011 at 1 pm at the fur shed at Bud Pierson in rural Trempealeau, WI. This is an opportunity to get together with other trappers to swap stories, hear about the business side of the WTA, plan our summer rendevouz and have a [...]

Afternoon at Welcome Home Farm Draws Near

August 18 2010 Categorized Under: Uncategorized No Commented

     Our free Open Farm will be on Sat. Aug21,2010 from 1-4 pm. Come see our farm and how we blend agriculture and nature. See our beef cattle, sheep, chickens, goats and other pets. Enjoy the perrenial garden and our little prairie. Stroll about our farm and walk on our nature trail. See the folks [...]

Back From National Trappers Convention

August 12 2010 Categorized Under: Uncategorized No Commented

     The NTA Convention in Marshfield,WI. was a huge success! I heard talk that this was the largest or next to the largest ever . The fairgrounds were fillled with trappers,campers, vendors and tailgaters. The mood was enthusistic and optomistic.      The WTA did a marvelous job of hosting the event.We appeciated all the help [...]

Not just wishing we were fishing!

May 15 2010 Categorized Under: Family, Nature, Uncategorized No Commented

The WI trout fishing opener proved to be another hallowed holiday within the Salwey Family. The short version of the story will warm your heart more than a winter fire crackling in Santa’s fireplace. Three elves picked up Uncle Kenny Salwey from his home and loaded up the rehabilitating Kenny in his blue sedan. Kenny [...]

Otter and I out for a Walk

May 10 2010 Categorized Under: Farm Life, Nature, Uncategorized No Commented

The backwaters are bursting with activity and celebrates Spring in it’s unique way. Lily pads are popping under the pressure of the rolling carp. The water is churning and appears to be boiling with the thrashing and motion of the carp doing their Spring thing. My wish was to make an easier path for little [...]

Trap Shack Hours

November 19 2009 Categorized Under: Uncategorized No Commented

Thanks to all the customers coming through daily to the Shack. We appreciate the call ahead and setting up your appointment @ 608-797-0550. Sun. November 29th , ’09 11AM to 2 PM Doc Tom and Sue Roskos W74 Sauer Mill Rd Arcadia, WI 54612 This time has been set aside for you to come visit [...]