SPRING RENDEZVOUS
Our Mission
OUR SPECIAL GUESTS
OUR SPECIAL GUESTS
At Montana Fur Harvesters , our mission is to provide education and resources to support our outdoors community. This year the event is being held in the totally enclosed indoor arena near Kalispell. This venue will be housing the entire event plus some onsite RV camping and lots of primitive sites with bathrooms and showers.
OUR SPECIAL GUESTS
OUR SPECIAL GUESTS
OUR SPECIAL GUESTS
Don't miss the chance to meet special guests from the History Channel's acclaimed show, THE MOUNTAIN MEN! Visit with Tom and Nancy Oar, Paul Antczak, Jake Herak from Montana, as well as Bret Bohn, Ivy O’Guinn, and Lauro Ecklund from Alaska, Josh Kirk—plus potentially other cast members. These guests will be hosting vendor booths throughout the event, giving you the opportunity to interact with them and learn more about their experiences.
Our Programs
OUR SPECIAL GUESTS
Our Programs
In addition, there will be special events for kids and families, offering fun activities and educational experiences tailored for all ages. Families can learn about our native predaters, furbearers and prey species.Learn their names and handle their furs.These programs aim to foster a sense of community and encourage family participation throughout the day.
VENDORS
COMPETE IN HERITAGE CONTESTS
Our Programs
START WITH A 12'x12' SPACE, It starts with $125, that includes 4 day passes.
For additional spaces and options see below. Add $75 for additional spaces, $25 for each 8' table or $20 for 6' table, $3 per chair, $25 for electric, $50 for Drapes. Hours are Thursday setup noon to 9pm. OPENS TO PUBLIC, Friday 8am to 6pm. Saturday 8am to 4pm. Sunday move out 8am to noon.
Free continental breakfast Friday and Saturday 6:30 to7:30am. Free Pot Luck Dinner Friday evening from 6pm till 9pm for vendors, campers and volunteers. Hamburgers/hot dogs/chili provided.
DEMOSTRATIONS
COMPETE IN HERITAGE CONTESTS
COMPETE IN HERITAGE CONTESTS
Most are centered on past skills and traditions. Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with experts, allowing them to learn techniques in a practical setting. The sessions are designed to be interactive, encouraging attendees to ask questions and practice newly acquired skills.
Admission cost is $12.00 a day to attend all the day events!
Friday Demo’s
9 AM Bob Sheppard (Skunks)
10AM Justin Web (Wolves)
11 AM Brett Bartlett (Coyote)
12 Noon Lunch 1 PM-Don Nyman-(Bobcat cub pens)
1PM Dave Silcock (Wolf Hunting Video) under Bleachers
2 PM Bill Garcia (Muskrat/Beaver)
3 PM Andy McClare (Otter)
4 PM John Dana (Coyote)
Saturday Demo’s
9 AM Josh Kirk (Coyote/Fox)
10 AM Paul Antczak (Wolves)
11 AM Brett Bohn & Ivy O’Guinn (Alaskan Trapline)
12 PM Mountain Man Comp./ Ax Throwing
1 PM Beth (Raptor Display)
2 PM Jake Herak (Lions & hounds) 3 PM Lauro Ecklund (IDITAROD)
COMPETE IN HERITAGE CONTESTS
COMPETE IN HERITAGE CONTESTS
COMPETE IN HERITAGE CONTESTS
Heritage themes will be emphasized throughout the event, highlighting the cultural significance of traditional practices and crafts. Attendees will be encouraged to explore the history behind each demonstration, connecting modern experiences with time-honored values. Be sure to dress for the Saturday Mountain Man Dress contest prize.
As an event celebrating Montana heritage, we encourage all attendees to dress in attire representing the time period. This adds to the authenticity and enjoyment of the occasion, helping everyone connect with Montana’s rich history. Please feel free to get creative with your outfits and immerse yourself in the spirit of the era!.
SEMINARS
Tom Opre - Filmmaker
SEMINARS
Expositions of different historical practices used such as, use of horses, hounds, muzzle loader shoots, axe throwing, trap setting, fur handling, archery and tanning hides. FRIDAY SEMINARS
10AM Flathead 4H Archery Shooting for 12 and under in Kids Area
11 AM Ron Nail (Brain Tanning) Bleacher Area
12 Noon Lunch
1 PM Ron Nail (Brain Tanning) Bleacher Area
1PM Dave Silcock (Wolf Hunting Video)
under Bleachers
2PM Muzzleloader Shooting Contest Demo, Outside southwest corner
3PM River Shannon Aloia, Talks about for foraging plants.
SATURDAY SEMINARS
9AM River Shannon Aloia, Talks about for foraging plants.
9AM Flathead 4H Archery Shooting for 12 and under in Kids Area
10AM Muzzleloader Shooting Contest & Demo, Outside southwest corner
10AM Ron Nail (Brain Tanning) Bleacher Area
12PM Mountain Man Competition, Bleacher area
1PM Ron Nail (Brain Tanning) Bleacher Area
1PM Dave Silcock (Wolf Hunting Video)
under Bleachers
2PM Muzzleloader Shooting Contest Demo, Outside southwest corner
2PM River Shannon Aloia, Talks about for foraging plants.
3PM Tom Opre, The Real Yellowstgone- video and Q&A- under the Bleachers
BANQUET
Tom Opre - Filmmaker
SEMINARS
$50.00 Meals
Join us for a Banquet Saturday evening featuring Montana Prime Smoked Brisket with Baked Beans, Cole slaw and Mac & Cheese for the delicious side dishes. Seating is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your spot early to ensure you don’t miss out on this special event. The evening will feature, drinks, a live auction, silent auction, games with exciting firearm prizes, a tribute to veterans, and plenty of raffle items, making it a memorable night for all attendees.
Tom Opre - Filmmaker
Tom Opre - Filmmaker
Tom Opre - Filmmaker
Guest Speaker, Tom Opre will be speaking during the banquet His latest acclaimed release, The Real Yellowstone (2025), amplifies the voices of multigenerational ranching families across the American West, exploring their complex relationships with wildlife, land, and survival. With a global digital cinema premiere and screenings for state and federal policymakers, The Real Yellowstone has earned praise for its gritty realism and nuanced exploration of conservation, community rights, and the American rural experience. Notably, the film has been described as “a cinematic wake-up call” and has been featured in legislative briefings and environmental advocacy campaigns.
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
Tom Opre - Filmmaker
THURSDAY: Vendors, the facility opens at noon and stays open until 9pm for setup.
FRIDAY: Free Breakfast For Vendors, campers and Volunteers Starts at 6:30 and ends at 7:30. Venue opens at 8am to the public and closes at 6pm. Free Pot Luck dinner will start at 6pm for Vendors, campers and Volunteers and end at 9pm.
SATURDAY: Free Breakfast For Vendors, campers and Volunteers Starts at 6:30 and ends at 7:30. Venue opens to public at 8am and closes at 4pm. Banquet gate opens at 5pm and runs to 9pm