SC Trappers Convention and Youth Fishing Rodeo coming up Oct. 2-3

South Carolina Trappers Association, in conjunction with South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, will host the annual trapper's convention and a youth fishing rodeo. The event is free to attend and with ample free parking.

The Trappers Convention will take place on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-3.

The Youth Fishing Rodeo will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. until noon. Youth Fishing Rodeos are for youth ages 5-17. Participants need to bring their own equipment. Bait may be provided.

- Trapping demonstrations - Coyotes, beaver, nest predators

- Live auction

- Trapping supply vendors

- Youth activities and instruction

- Fur handling

- Participate on a live trapline Friday afternoon and Saturday morning

- Fishing Rodeo for kids on Saturday

- Food truck on site

Friday, Oct. 2

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Open to the public

5 p.m. - Live trapline

Saturday, Oct. 3

7:30 a.m. - Run live trapline

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Open to the public

9 a.m. - noon Youth Fishing Rodeo

Camp Woodie Wildlife Education Center is at 8444 Old River Road, Pinewood.