SIDNEY, Neb. – The Nebraska Fur Harvesters will celebrate its 44th Annual Fall Convention, Sept. 22-23, at the Cheyenne County Fair Grounds, located on the west end of town on U.S. Hwy. 30 in Sidney. Admission is free both days.
A full slate of educational and informational seminars is scheduled each day, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., covering trapping techniques and theories, skinning tips, fur processing and more.
A Youth Trapping Workshop, for anyone 18 years old and younger, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m.
In addition, more than 20 dealers from 10 states will set up booths offering a wide variety of trapping gear for sale. And four fur buyers will attend to announce which pickup routes they will travel this winter.

On Friday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m., attendees are invited to participate in the Nebraska Fur Harvesters’ 6th Annual Potluck/Fish Fry by taking fish, a favorite covered dish or dessert to share.
On Saturday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m., Petska Furs of Ord, Neb., will host a barbecue meal for a free-will donation. At 7 p.m., a White Elephant Auction will be held to auction items donated to the Nebraska Fur Harvesters
(NFH) treasury.
The NFH was founded in 1973 to promote the education of trapping, to preserve the rights of trappers, and to create a brotherhood of common interest.
The nonprofit NFH is affiliated with the National Trappers Association and Fur Takers of America and works closely with the Wildlife Legislative Fund of America, National Rifle Association and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
For a complete list of seminars and activities visit: http://nebraskafurharvesters.com/convention/