Trappers Ed. Class in Escanaba

The U.P. Trappers Association is holding a Trappers Education Field Day on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Great Lakes Sports Club, located at 5211 19th Ave. North, Escanaba. Check-in is at 9 a.m. Eastern time; the Field Day is expected to last for up to five hours. Registration and coursework will be done online. The Field Day will be building on the online lessons and adding to what was covered online, with the goal of preparing first-time trappers to begin their lifetime journey of becoming a safe, ethical, and successful trapper.

A light lunch will be served to parents and students.

It is open to adults and youngsters alike; all are welcome.

So far, students have ranged from 9 to 65 years of age.

(Coursework and the exam could be difficult for someone 10 and under).

For more information and instructions and a link for signing up, please contact Bob Steinmetz at (906) 786-6265 or email him at bobsteinmetz@charter.net.