64th Annual ISTA Convention
September 19-20, 2025
Tipton County Fairgrounds, Tipton, IN
1200 S Main St, Tipton, IN
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Details for 2025 Convention coming soon.
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2024 Convention information:
ISTA Demo Schedule
Friday Sept 20th
10am-John & John JR Allen, Beaver
11am-A.J. Arvin, Canines
12pm-Cal Dittmar, Animal Anatomy
1pm-Nathan Smith, Coon
2pm-Tom Larson, Beaver
3pm-Jeff Dunlap, Bobcat
Saturday Sept 21th
9am-Jim Lippens, Muskrat
10am-Jeff Robinson, Canines
11am-Richard Skelton, Coon
12pm-Matt Bredeweg, Canines
1pm-Sarah Gomez, Jeff Dunlap, Beaver
2pm-Cal Dittmar, Mole Trapping
The presentation area in the main building this year will include the sewing class, the 4H Trapping Program Roundtable, IND DNR Furbearer biologist's talk and land usage for upland game.
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Convention Auction
Several members have asked about advertising items that will be on the auction. Some items are donated the weekend of our convention which makes advertising impossible and others are not. So over the next few newsbriefs we will keep a list of items we know will be on the auction with pictures and a description. Here we go with what we know to date.
Lake Erie Fishing Trip
Beaver skinning table
Ruger Wrangler engraved pistol
Signed ISTA stretcher board
Fur hat
Leopold rifle bench
Ruger pistol with engraved holster and ammo pouch
Once again a Lake Erie Fishing Trip will be auctioned off. A two day trip for up to 1 to 4 people. Fish out of a 20 foot Ranger deep v walleye boat, all equipment, bait, ice, gas, fish cleaning and freezing included.
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Choose your dates. Licenses and lodging not included.
A few questions that have been asked.
Q. Does all the money go to the ISTA
A. Yes the full amount of bid goes to the ISTA.
Q. Can the cost be split between several people.
A. Yes up to 4 people
Q. What happens in bad weather.
A. The buyers are encouraged to plan for 3 days since weather can be iffy especially in the spring. The last several years the winning group has been able to fish for 3 days but you are guaranteed at least 2 days.
Q. Can we target Lake Perch
A. Yes, talk with Jim about when and what you want to fish for. Walleye and or perch and the best times for each or both!
Any questions call Jim Lippens at 219 314 1440
Convention Vendors
Come and get your trapping supplies from our very loyal vendors!
Including:
Dunlap Lures
SheTraps
Predator Control Group
Don Edmunson
Trappinfool
Hoosier Trapper Supply
Sterling Fur
RBG Traps
Jeff Parks
FHA
NWTF
Pheasant and Quail Forever
IND DNR
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Convention Food
The food concession will need volunteers for breakfast and lunch on both Friday and Saturday. The Friday night dinner will also need help. Remember the profits are split between the 4 district as long as the volunteers come from all 4. If you can help text Kathy Lybrook at 574 702 3540. NOTE : This is an idea that was brought up by a member and last year was highly successful but it can ONLY WORK WITH VOLUNTEERS!!
This year's menu will be Italian themed.
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