At 37 pages, I'm not sure I'd call Guy Johnson's "Beaver Trapper's Bible" a bible, or any sort of reference book, but the 1979 book does provide some useful tips for beaver trappers. Johnson wrote the book at the height of the fur boom, when a guy could make a good living trapping. He was in his prime and running hard. The concepts Johnson covered in this book are very … [Read more...]
The Black Book of Coyote Trapping – Kellen Kaatz
A lot has changed in the coyote trapping world over the past few decades. New trap designs, staking methods and setting techniques have made leaps and bounds with the innovative tools and technology we have available today. Kellen Kaatz is a modern coyote trapper, and his new book, “The Black Book of Coyote Trapping” is the go-to resource for coyote trappers looking to … [Read more...]
Competition Line Fox Trapping
Tom Miranda's 1985 book, "Competition Line Fox Trapping" is a true classic in the professional trapping arena. You might know Miranda from his days as a pro trapper, writer and personality in the Fur-Fish-Game professional trapping video series. Miranda was born at just the right time to be one of the last of the professional fur trappers prior to the 1980's crash in fur … [Read more...]
Seasonal Pro Trapping – Mike Lapinski
Have you ever thought about becoming a professional trapper? Want to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern society and truly make a living off the land? How about moving all the way across the country to start your new career as a trapper? Mike Lapinski did it, and lived to tell the story. His 1991 book, Seasonal Pro Trapping, explains why Lapinski left … [Read more...]