Luzerne Predator Roundup Celebrates 14th Annual Event

Youth squirrel competition and raffle highlight weekend-long contest

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:38am

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A bold, colorful silkscreen illustration of a hunting rifle repeated in a grid pattern, capturing the energy and tradition of the Luzerne Predator Roundup event.The annual Luzerne Predator Roundup celebrates the region's hunting heritage with a weekend of friendly competition and youth engagement.Roscommon Today

The 14th Annual Luzerne Predator Round Up was held on the weekend of February 20-22, with predators checked in at the Luzerne Hardware, an award ceremony and banquet at the Luzerne American Legion. The event featured a youth squirrel competition that brought in 13 young hunters and 34 squirrels harvested, as well as a raffle won by Josie Frank (8) of Mio.

Why it matters

The Luzerne Predator Roundup is a long-standing tradition in Northern Michigan that brings together hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate the region's wildlife and hunting culture. The event's inclusion of youth activities helps foster the next generation of responsible hunters and conservationists.

The details

The 14th Annual Luzerne Predator Round Up took place over the weekend of February 20-22. Hunters checked in their predator catches at the Luzerne Hardware, with an awards ceremony and banquet held at the Luzerne American Legion. The youth squirrel competition on Saturday saw 13 young hunters harvest a total of 34 squirrels. Josie Frank (8) of Mio was the raffle winner.

  • The Luzerne Predator Round Up was held on the weekend of February 20-22, 2026.
  • The youth squirrel competition took place on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Marv Sterns

An 85-year-old hunter who won the prize for the oldest participant in the Luzerne Predator Round Up.

Josie Frank

An 8-year-old from Mio who was the raffle winner at the Luzerne Predator Round Up.

Francis Frank

The 9-year-old brother of Josie Frank, who attended the Luzerne Predator Round Up.

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The takeaway

The Luzerne Predator Round Up's inclusion of youth activities, such as the squirrel hunting competition, helps foster the next generation of responsible hunters and conservationists in Northern Michigan.