Check out the fourth and final segment of my interview with Rich Mellon from Trapping Inc. TV. What a great guy! I learned a lot about the TV and advertising industry, and got to hear about a lot of Rich's experiences on the trapline. He also tells us about their new exclusive membership community on Locals.com. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code … [Read more...]
Rich Mellon from Trapping Inc., Part 3 – Podcast Episode 143
This week we have another segment from our sit down with Rich Mellon from Trapping Inc. TV. We talk about traveling to film the show, native villages in Canada, old timers and the ways trapping has changed, and so much more. Enjoy! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off) Mentioned in this episode:Trapping Inc. TVWalter Arnold, Maine … [Read more...]
OnX Trap – Podcast Episode 142
In this episode we chat with Jared Larsen, marketing specialist with OnXMaps. We go over Jared's background, company history, the basics on using the app, many different layers and features, and what's coming next. Enjoy! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% discount) Mentioned in this episodeRinella Putelis 2020Walter Arnold book Kaatz … [Read more...]
Rich Mellon from Trapping Inc., Part 2 – Podcast Episode 141
We're back with Rich Mellon from Trapping Inc. TV and the Trapping Inc. Scuttlebut Podcast. We talk about Rich's background in TV with the Outdoor Quest show, starting Trapping Inc., his interactions with the public - non trappers and anti trappers alike, relationships with advertisers and promoting products, and learning from his experiences on the trapline. Enjoy! Support … [Read more...]
Rich Mellon From Trapping Inc., Part 1 – Podcast Episode 140
In this episode I talk with Rich Mellon from the hit TV show Trapping Inc. and the Trapping Inc. Scuttlebut podcast. We talk about Rich's upbringing in the outdoors, his registered trapline in northern Alberta, the role of trappers in the environment, and his views on humane trapping practices. Enjoy! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% … [Read more...]
Heavy Coyotes and Fur Hats with Garrett Volk of Volk Furs: Podcast Episode 139
In this episode I chat with Garrett Volk about the Western heavy coyote market and the Canada Goose situation, the future of the fur market, his business making and selling fur hats and garments, and much more. Enjoy! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps Mentioned in this episode:Volk FursTruth About Fur article on Canada Goose Kaatz Bros. Deal of the Week:Use … [Read more...]
Reality Shows and Trapping History: Podcast Episode 138
This episode is part 4 of my interview with Maine trappers Billy Thompson and Charlie Tucker. We talk about Charlie's experiences filming the History Channel show "Mountain Men", as well as Billy's reality TV experience and other shows. We dive deep into trapping history, talking about local Maine trappers and some stories from the Northwest Territories. Enjoy! Support our … [Read more...]
The Maine Black-Cat: Podcast Episode 137
In this episode we get into Walter Arnold's observations on the fisher. Note that this week's KBL bonus point deal applies to Kaatz Bros. baits, lures, books and DVD's (not traps or other supplies). I think I forgot to mention that in the show. Thanks and enjoy! Check out my new book: Walter Arnold, Maine Trapper Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use … [Read more...]