When it comes to participating in King and Queen Trapper at this year’s Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival, it seems like the winners who were crowned were well-seasoned competitors. This year’s King Trapper, Chris Perchaluk, has attended several Trappers’ Festivals over the years and competed, however entering this year was unplanned.
“I’ve attended the Festival pretty much every year I’ve lived here,” said Perchaluk. “I missed a few over the years, but I think it would be fair to say I’ve been to over 25 Festivals.