Courtesy photo A youngster checks out door prizes at a past kids trapping workshop. This year’s Annual Arduin Brothers Kids Trappers Workshop will be held Feb. 3 at the Community Center in Hermansville.

HERMANSVILLE — District 3 of the U.P. Trappers Association is once again hosting a Kid’s Workshop with lots of free things for kids and instructional demonstrations on trapping various animals. The event will be held February 3 from 8 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m. CST at the Community Center in Hermansville.

This event has been held every year for the last 19 years. A great deal of credit for this great program for introducing kds to the sport of fur harvesting goes to the Arduin brothers (Gino and Rick) of Hermansville. Rick served as president of District Three for years and he initiated the young trappers workshop idea. Gino had been actively involved with the club since it was started. Both were major proponents of the notion of getting youngsters interested in this outdoor activity. Recently the active members of District 3 decided on naming the Kids Workshop “The Annual Arduin Brothers Kids Trappers Workshop” in their memory.

“Both Gino and Rick were expert trappers, and great guys with the vision of keeping the trapping tradition going. They deserve a lot of credit for their active involvement in promoting this great outdoor activity. We miss them and are proud to name this event in their honor,” said Jim Fornetti, a longtime friend and member of District 3.

The event is open to the public and admission is free. A concession stand will be open and there will be lots of free items offered to the kids. Each youngster is guaranteed to win a door prize.

Demonstrations will be given by Jim Fornetti (weasels), Roy Dahlgren (mink/muskrats) and John Gunville (raccoons).

Barnes Hide and Fur Company will be on hand to buy fur and to offer a large variety of traps and supplies for sale. Many local veteran trappers will be there to share trapping tales and offer tips and advice. Kids will be getting startup kits (younger kids – weasel trapping kit, and older kids – dog proof raccoon trap kit).

For directions or further information on this event, contact Mike Lewis at (906) 774-3592.