In this episode I talk under ice beaver trapping as sort of a practice run for the demo I'll be doing at the upcoming Neil Olson's Trappers Weekend. I go into some of the basics of under ice beaver trapping, and talk bodygrips and footholds. Stay tuned for an in-depth discussion on under ice beaver snaring in next week's episode. Support our sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur … [Read more...]
Cage Trapping: Podcast Episode 87 with Vince from WA
Cage trapping isn't the method most trappers would choose for catching fur. But in some states, where foothold traps have been banned, trappers have had to get creative and find their way with cages. In this episode, Vince from Washington state shares his experiences using cage traps to catch fur and solve animal damage control problems. I learned a lot and had a good time … [Read more...]
Crow Flats, Promoting Trapping, and Kaatz Bros. Giveaway: Podcast Episode 86
In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, I draw a name for the Kaatz Bros. Lures giveaway of Kellen's "Black Book of Coyote Trapping" and "Flat Set Fix" DVD. I go over all of the input from you guys and topics we'll probably cover in future episodes, and talk a bit about one particularly intriguing question from a listener about promoting trapping and revolutionizing the … [Read more...]
Back to Coyote Trapping: Equipment – Podcast Episode 85
In episode 85 of the Trapping Today Podcast, I talk about getting back into coyote trapping this fall, and the considerations going through my head around equipment to use. Be sure to email me to be entered in the drawing to win a free copy of Kellen Kaatz' Black Book of Coyote Trapping and The Flat Set Fix DVD! Thanks to our sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters … [Read more...]
Trapping Podcasts, Shortliners, and a Legendary Longliner: Podcast Episode 84
In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, I briefly discuss the Fur Harvesters June marten and bobcat auction results, and give a shout out to other trapping podcasts that are out there. I go over some listener feedback, and then discuss Kris Pope's shortliner trapping bag. Finally, I talk about the recent Trapper's World interview with legendary long liner trapper L. … [Read more...]
Trapping News and Fabian Carey: Podcast Episode 83
In this episode of the podcast, I discuss several trapping news items, including South Dakota's nest predator bounty program, Wyoming's crazy limited-entry beaver trapping debacle, and further restrictions for Montana trappers. I then get back to the subject of Alaska trapping history, talking about Ray Tremblay's book and trapping experiences around legendary trapper Fabian … [Read more...]
The Fur Market and Fur Prices – Podcast Episode 82
In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, Kyle Kaatz and I talk about the current state of the fur market and the economic drivers behind fur prices. We discuss the results of the recent FHA and NAFA auctions, which effectively wrap up the 2018-2019 fur selling season, and go over specific prices individual species have been bringing over the past two years. … [Read more...]
Q&A From a New Trapper
In this episode, Brandon from Wisconsin picks my brain on getting started in trapping. Trapping can be pretty complex, and getting started without a lot of help can be a major ordeal. Brandon and I discuss a few questions he had about trapping, and I hope you can benefit some from our chat. We talk about lure storage, fleshing beams, fur drumming/tumbling, fur shed tools, … [Read more...]