National Trappers Association Expo

More than 6,000 visitors are expected to attend the National Trappers Expo, July 24 to 27, at the U.P. State Fairgrounds. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (EST) and on Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. Admission is $10 for all four days with kids under 12 admitted free.
Famous trappers and outdoor experts will be on hand presenting demos on trapping, fur handling, and hunting every hour on the hour. The demos will also be projected on to a big screen so all will be able to see. There will be 27 presentations throughout the event. John Graham, Bud LeAnna, Bill Mackowski, Bob Noonan, Red O’Hearn are just a few of the pros who will be sharing their tips for success.
“What a great chance to learn from and visit in person with famous people we‘ve seen on TV or read about in magazines. Taking in their demos is sure to improve our success on the Trapline,” said Jim Fornetti longtime member of U.P. Trappers.
Some demos are restricted to NTA members. Membership sign-up will be available on site. A complete list of demonstrators, schedules, dealers and other convention information is available at www.nationaltrappers.com.
There will be something of interest to all members of the family at this event. Nearly every well-known trapping supply and outdoor gear dealer in the country will be on hand with many offering convention specials. Countless tailgaters will be offering a vast variety of goods for sale. Some people who have never trapped in their life still attend NTA conventions to shop for the unique items some of these fine vendors have for sale.
Guided tours of the historic city of Marquette, Fayette State Park/Big Springs, Pictured Rocks (boat) and Local Shopping/Wine Excursion will be available.
Raffles with the 2014 print of the year, mountain lion, and the 2014 gun of the year, Ruger Red Label, are a couple of featured items to be won. Silent auctions, trap setting and skillet tossing contests will take place.
Two fur fashion shows will occur on Saturday, along with a dance that night with Runaway Train on stage. A non-denominational church service is scheduled for Sunday.
At least 16 food and refreshment vendors will be there offering their delicious local cuisine. Beer tents will be operating. An ATM is on the grounds and Wi-Fi is available. And the unique Steam and Gas Village Museum located on the grounds will be open for attendee’s viewing pleasure.
The award winning “Growing U.P. Foresters” will be there for the kids, and youngsters will also be treated to free fishing and many other children’s games and fun activities at the DNR Pocket Park. There are also age categories for the trap setting contest which the kids may participate in.
For more information, contact Tamara Masterson, convention coordinator, at 248-568-5804 or masterson@nationaltrappers.com or Roy Dahlgren at 906-399-1960 or visit www.convention.uptrappers.com

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