Randy Johnsen gets a high-five from a youngster at last year’s workshop for helping him build his very own mink box. (Photo courtesy of Mike Lewis)

HERMANSVILLE – The U.P. Trappers Association – District 3 is once again hosting the U.P. Trappers Kids Workshop at the Hermansville Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 7.

The event will run from 8 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. central time. All are welcome.

2026 marks the 21st year this event has been held. The workshop introduces youngsters to a pursuit that gets kids into the great outdoors, gets them some fresh air and exercise, some lessons on outdoor ethics, information on sustaining healthy wildlife populations, enjoyment in catching some fur and pride in properly preparing their furs for market.

Attendees can view live trapping demos, enjoy hands-on learning experiences and take home free trapping kits. You can also purchase trapping equipment, win prizes, enjoy lunch and even sell some fur or deer hides.

For more information visit www.uptrappers.com or call Mike Lewis at (906) 774-3592.