ESCANABA — The 59th annual Trappers Convention/Outdoor Expo will be held at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba on Friday and Saturday.

The expo and convention will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time on Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Trapping demonstrations by some of the best trappers in the country will be held each day. On hand this year are: Jeff Dunlap (Dunlap Lures), Ed Schneider (Kansas Trap Lines), Lesel Reuwsaat (Freedom Outdoors TV), Red O’Hearn, Jeff Hagerty, and more.

“I am pleased that Jeff Dunlap will speak at our event,” said Mike Lewis. a longtime member of U.P. Trappers. “He engages the audience and willingly shares his secrets and techniques. It is also great to have a couple of local trappers taking the stage as well this year; I know that Roy Dahlgren and John Gunville will give excellent demos.”

Along with the educational portion, this family-friendly event offers lots to do and see. Organizers are expecting to fill two or three buildings with vendors and additional tailgaters will be outside selling and trading wares including not only the trapping supplies and outdoor sports gear, but crafters, quilters, and fishing supplies.

In addition, midway-style fair food will be available, and there will be a Friday night fish fry/banquet/fundraiser.

Admission covers both days and youngsters under 12 are admitted free.

For more information, go to www.uptrappers.com.