Trapping Conservation and Self-Reliance News

U.P. Trappers Convention welcomes Lesel Reuwsaat
Jun 25, 2019 07:12 ET

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The U.P. Trapper’s annual Convention/Outdoor Expo is once again coming to Escanaba.

One of the all-star presenters will be Lesel Reuswaat.

Reuswaat is a self-taught trapper from South Dakota who has captured 432 coyotes over 300 raccoons and good numbers of bobcats, badgers, fox, skunk etc. in one year.

He has appeared on F&T Freedom Outdoors TV show many times. He has presented at this event and National Trappers Conventions in the past.

Reuswaat teaches how to identify trap locations, make sets, lures and baits to use and will share knowledge he has gained in his extremely successful trapping career. Also, his lures will be available for sale at the convention. He is more than willing to have open dialog, Q&A during his demos.

Many other experts will be giving demos as well. Along with Reuwsaat, speakers include: John Chagnon, Greg Schroeder, Jeff Dunlap, Ed Schneider, Mike Kain, Les Johnson, Al Dubord and local beaver trapping expert Ken Luedtke.

This event will be held at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba, Michigan on July 26-27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. (All times EDT). Camping, food and refreshments are available on the grounds. Admission is $5 for both days and youngsters 12 and under admitted free.

Many vendors/tailgaters will be on hand offering the latest in trapping/outdoor equipment at “convention special” prices (with no shipping fees); items for sale on the grounds include: trapping, hunting, fishing, quilting, guns, knives and many other outdoor supplies. (For a list of inside vendors attending please visit the website listed below).

This “family friendly “event offers a lot of activities for all ages. Raffles, contests, games, along with the always popular “free fishing” for the kids are sure to be of interest to all. The food vendors offer a wide variety of local cuisine sure to satisfy all taste buds.

“This is a great event which is always well attended and fun for all members of the family” said Jeremy Lundin (Treasurer of U.P. Trappers District 3).

“Come to Escanaba in July and you will be glad you did,” he added.

For further information on this event contact Roy Dahlgren (906) 399-1960; trapperroy@outlook.com or visit our Regional Convention website at Conventionreg.uptrappers.com