In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, we talk shipping fur, upcoming trapper interviews, and a scenario in Wyoming to test our philosophical views on the ethics of trapping on public trails. Hang on and get ready for a deep dive! Support our sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc. Mentioned in this episode:FHA Pickup SchedulesVince's Youtube … [Read more...]

In this episode I start with a quick update on the fur market and some early local auction results. I then go into recent trapping news, book reviews and articles. I discuss Jeff Traynor's article on marten and fisher at Furbearer Conservation, and go into detail on how we can use Amazon Smile to support Furbearers Unlimited. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur … [Read more...]

Josh is a new Maine trapper who hails from New Zealand. We had a great conversation about how he got started trapping and learned the ropes. We also get into the ethics of trapping, how to deal with the 'anti' crowd, representing trapping in a positive light, and how to recruit new trappers. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc. … [Read more...]

In this episode, we continue our conversation with trapper Will from Ohio. Enjoy! Support our sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction Inc. … [Read more...]

In this episode I chat with Ohio trapper Will Griffith. We mostly talk coyote and coon trapping, which is what Will targets on his Ohio farmland line. I love talking with podcast listeners, let me know if you want to be on the show! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc. Mentioned in this episode:FHA-North West Co. CollaborationMB-650 coyote … [Read more...]

Mike started out trapping as a kid in Nebraska, then life happened. Decades later, he found himself rekindling the trapping fire, and has just started a Wyoming trapline. Talk about going full circle! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc. … [Read more...]

In this episode I discuss some of the lessons I learned this fall in the first northern Maine coyote trapline I've run in many years. I had a lot of fun, caught some fur, and most importantly, continued the journey of becoming a better trapper! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc. … [Read more...]

In this episode, I talk about my first real coyote trapline in almost two decades. I go over the changes in gear and equipment, as well as methods that I've adopted this time around. Below are links to different things I've mentioned in the show. Enjoy!Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc.Mentioned in this episode:MB 550 Coyote TrapKO K9 Extreme … [Read more...]