ESCANABA — The U.P. Trappers Association will host a Trappers Education Field Day on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Great Lakes Sports Club, 5211 19th Ave. N. in Escanaba.

Check-in is at 9 a.m. Eastern time; the event is expected to last for up to five hours.

Registration and course work will be done online. Sign-up should be done by Saturday, Oct. 4, to allow enough time to complete online coursework, those organizing the field day advise.

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. The course 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 younger.

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