Registration for King Trapper is with the King Trapper Directors at

Festival Headquarters (Uptown Mall) 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2008. Registration fee is $50.00 per person.

Point Value: 1st - 5 pts ($80), 2nd - 4pts ($50), 3rd - 3pt ($30), 4th - 2pts ($20), 5th - 1pt ($10).

For the flour packing and snowshoe race, points are 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, and prize payouts are listed.

1. POLE CLIMBING: This is a timed event. The contestant who, in the shortest time, climbs the pole, removes the ribbon and returns it to the judge will be the winner. Poles will be numbered, contestants draw for pole position. Sponsored by Herman Eye Care.
2. PULP CUTTING: The poles are cut down and must be dropped on a 3 foot lathe (marked area) to control the fall. Logs dropped out of the marked area are disqualified. The pole is then cut into three equal pieces and then piled. One piece of the three must be returned to the judge. This is a timed event. Sponsored by Duncan's Repair.
3. WOOD SAWING & SPLITTING: The middle of the three logs is cut into three pieces of equal length; each piece is chopped (cleanly) into four pieces. The first to have 11 pieces piled neatly, and one delivered to the judge is the winner. This is a timed event.  Sponsored by Hemauer's Funeral Home
4. LOG THROWING: The large end of the log is the throwing end (top). The measurement for this contest will be from the centre of the starting line (painted orange) to the resting place of the unpainted end (the log has to flip), no matter how it gets there - rolls count. Each contestant gets one throw.  The log to be used will be 8’ to 10’ in length. Sponsored by Shane's Music Otineka Mall.
5. CANOE PACKING: This is a timed event. The winner will be the one with the least elapsed time going from the starting line to the turn around (75 ft.) and back to the starting line. The contestant will be given the opportunity to hoist the canoe before he starts his race. The painted orange to face the front and also 2 inches back of the starting line. Sponsored by Mr. Ribs.
6.  RAT SKINNING: This is a judged event, quality not speed, although as a general guideline, to get all events completed on time, the chairperson can call the event after 25 minutes. Sponsored by Opasquia Times.
7. TRAP SETTING: The winner of this event will be the person who has set 6 or 8 traps provided in the shortest time. All contestants will be given the opportunity to set all traps once before the contest begins. These will not be live sets.  The traps will be mixed and dumped out of a gunny sack.   Also a timed event. Sponsored by Shane's Music Otineka Mall.
8. PACK RACE: Each contestant will carry a 100 lb bag of grain. First one over the finish line wins. Distance (100 ft) is marked off at event place. A timed event. Sponsored by Nordic Pharmacy.
9. FLOUR PACKING: NOTE-WEIGHT TO ENTER MUST BE 700 LBS & OVER. The winner of this event will be the contestant that carries the most flour. Each contestant will be allowed two carries. The distance carried is 18-20 feet. If the first carry is dropped, the contestant is eliminated and does not get a second carry. Contestants are to help each other with the event. 1st place $225.00, 2nd place  $150.00, 3rd place $100.00, 4th place $75.00, 5th place $50.00 Sponsored by Swampy Cree Tribal Council
10. TEA BOILING: Each contestant will be provided with matches and a pail full of snow (filled by officials). No paper will be allowed. At the start of the whistle, the contestant will run and pick up their wood and return to their pit or as otherwise directed. Contestant can not use snow bank, or fence to support the tea boiling stick.  The first one that brings their pail to a rolling boil is the winner.  Sponsored by Tim Horton's
11. BANNOCK BAKING: This is a judged event with a maximum of 45 minutes allowed. The plates will be identified, as the judges are not allowed to watch this event (3 judges). The contestants are provided with cardboard, flour, salt, baking powder, lard and warm water.  The contestant must provide their own frying pan.  No other supplies can be used, no foil etc.  Contestant using anything else will be disqualified.  Timing starts when everyone has their products and contestants cannot start until that time.  Two bannocks will be made, the first one to the judges, and the second one will be made and distributed to the crowd, for the 60^th Annual Festival.  Sponsored by Tim Horton's.
12. MARATHON SNOWSHOE RACE: (9 miles, 14.4 km) Each contestant will provide his own snowshoes. The snowshoes must be a minimum of 50 inches when the width and length are added together. Contestants are to look after their own snowshoe tie-downs if needed. The event starts at 2:00 p.m. SHARP. Contestants are to be at the Snowshoe Race Area (same place as the dog races begin) by 1:30 p.m.  1st place $200, 2nd place $150, 3rd place $75, 4th place $50, 5th place $25 Sponsored by Shaw Cable
13. ICE FISHING: The contestants will have to open their own holes. Contestants provide their own hook (barbless), line and bait. The winner will be the one that catches the most fish in one hour. In the event of a three way tie, 1st will be awarded to the contestant who catches the first fish and same for second and third place, etc. Species does not matter.  Sponsored by Town Center Hotel.
14. MOOSE CALLING: Each contestant draw for number to determine order, and will make two calls: Cow and bull. Each contestant will draw a number for the order of calling and not be known to the judges, as the judges will not be able to see the contestants. Contestants will not be allowed to speak over the microphone. Anyone speaking over the microphone or giving their identity away in any way will be disqualified.  Sponsored by L & M Sports Excellence.
15. GOOSE CALLING: Each contestant will be numbered and will make two calls: Alert and spring arrival. Each contestant will draw for the order of calling and not be known to the judges, as the judges will not be able to see the contestants. Contestants will not be able to speak over the microphone. Anyone speaking over the microphone or giving their identity away in any way will be disqualified.  Sponsored by Nordic Pharmacy.                                                        NOTE: The Moose and Goose Calling Competition will take place at the Preliminaries. Only the first place winners will appear at the Hi-Lites.  Preliminaries are held on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. King Trapper contestants must be there at 6:15 p.m. to draw their numbers.
16. LEG WRESTLING: Numbers are drawn by contestants in order of the contest placings for which spot he will leg wrestle. If there are an odd number of contestants, a coin will be tossed prior to picking the draw sheet. If the low or high number gets the bye, the contestant picks this. The King Trapper Chairperson makes up draw sheet. Straight elimination. This event will be at the Hi-Lites only.  Sponsored by AMC Clinic.
17. WILD FUR COMPETITION:  King Trapper contestants only compete against other King Trapper contestants. There is prize money for this event as well as points. King Trapper contestants are only allowed to enter 6 furs (2 short hair, 2 long hair and 2 beaver). The pelts have to be tagged with species.  There will be ribbons given for 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd.  Sponsored by  R.A.G. Enterprises.
18. ICE CHOP: The area will be marked out and the contestants will draw for hole position.  They must chop/chisel a hole large enough to fit a 9" shovel.  This is a timed event, and the contestant will use this hole for the ice fishing contest.  Sponsored by Good Thymes Restaurant.
19. AXE THROWING: Contestants will throw an axe at a target 18-20 ft. away. The target is marked 4,3,2,1.  They get one practice throw, and then their points are counted on the next three throws.  Most points wins.  This is an elimination event.  Sponsored by Herman Eye Care.
20. BUCKSKIN PARADE: This is an event where each buckskin outfit will be judged as to its overall quality, general appearance, intricacy of beadwork, etc. All contestants will be asked to form a single line and parade in front of the crowd, off the stage. 
21. PORTAGE: Contestants will pack a specified amount of packages from one place to another in the least amount of time.  Logs will be set up to act as if crossing a creek. Only 1 article to be packed at a time, and must be piled neatly on the other side.  If the contestant falls off a log, a 5 second penalty will be added to the time each time they fall.  This is a timed event.  Sponsored by The Pas IGA.
22. SLEIGH PULL:  This will be a timed event.  In this event the contestant must pull a sleigh with a set amount of weight for a pre-determined distance of 100 ft.  Sponsored by Northern Building Supply. 

Any contestant using foul language, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, interfering with equipment or with the judging or using own stopwatches or devices which may show unsportsman like conduct or jeopardizes the safety of other contestants will be suspended from the Festival competition at the direction of the Northern Manitoba Trappers' Festival King Chairperson.

Every contestant must be at every event 10-15 minutes prior to starting time and have their equipment (saws, axes, chisels) by their side. Contestants are responsible for their own tools. Committee personnel will not be responsible for any safeguarding of tools.

NOTE: Further, the contestant must be present to receive his prize money at the Hi-Lites. Should one fail to attend, he will forfeit all his winnings.