When I die throw me in a lake so Slim can fish me out.

 

A little bit about us ~

We are a family owned and operated business.  Our bait shop has been in business since June of 2003.  We cater to the local residents and visitors to the Park Falls WI area. 

Perry; ( better known as Slim ) has a passion for the outdoors.  He is very involved with trapping and handling of  fur bearing animals.  He is a member of the Wisconsin Trappers Association and the National Trappers Association.  He is also an instructor for the Wisconsin Trapper's Education Program; teaching both new and seasoned trappers the art of trapping.   He has received awards on both the national and international level for his fur processing.  Besides running the bait shop and trapping he also works at the local paper mill in Park Falls as an engineer in the steam plant. 

Many of our customers are a little surprised when they enter our shop in the fall and winter months; to see fur being processed.  Many times they get caught up in conversation about the benifits of trapping; animal control, effects of the ecosystem, etc...  These conversations are always welcomed; as Slim will gladly share his knowlege of trapping with anyone interested.

Slim began fur trapping at a very young age with his father, Punky and Grandpa Orvid Donner.  They trapped the Flambeau River; Turtle Flambeau Flowage area and the Roddis Line together.  Many fond memories were made on those outings.  Today, all three of our kids are avid trappers right along side their dad.

Besides trapping furbearing critters - Slim also traps minnows.  Making all of his own minnow traps. This is one of the main reasons our bait is so fresh!   

  

Melody (also known as Baitlady)

I'm a Senior Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.

In my field I have a continuing program of research (what mother doesn't), in the laboratory and in the field,(normally I would say indoors and out).

I am working for my Masters, (the whole darn family), and already have 3 credits (2 daughters and 1 son) . Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities, (any mother care to disagree?) and I often work 14 hours a day,(24 is more like it); but the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers, and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.

When I am gone on business (usually to the bank or supermarket) and return to my office; as I drive up I am usually greeted by my lab assistants (actually one is a Golden Retriever and the other one is a Black and Tan bear hound).

As I enter my office; I hear our newest experimental model (my granddaughter) in the Child Development Program, test out a new vocal pattern. This experiment also granted my oldest daughter the title of "Research Associate", (I'm so proud!), and provided my promotion to "Senior Research Associate".

I feel triumphant!

Motherhood . . . what a glorious career!

Does this make great grandmothers "Executive Senior Research Associates"? I think so!

I also think it makes aunts "Associate Research Assistants".

I Am Too Blessed To Be Stressed!