ESCANABA — The U.P. Trappers Association will be running two fur pick-ups for fur harvesters auction this season. Fur will be picked up on Saturday, January 15 and again on Saturday, April 9. Stops include Calumet, Chassell, Baraga, Bruce Crossing, Crystal Falls, Wakefield, Iron Mountain, Foster City, Escanaba, Menominee, Stephenson, Nadeau, Hermansville, Negaunee, Trenary, and the “Crossroads” area south of Marquette at the junction of 480 and 553. Furs can also be dropped off prior to the pick-ups by appointment only in these towns: Marenisco, Marquette, Republic, Ishpeming, Crystal Falls, Vulcan, and Chassell.Call John Gunville at (906) 221-6935 for locations and times for pick-up and phone numbers for the drop off points in your area.