In Episode 72 of the Trapping Today Podcast, we chat with Ron Jones from ACP Wildlife Control Services and Redneck's Pride calls, baits and lures in New Jersey. Ron is an experienced trapper who uses his intellect to solve challenging situations with problem animals on a daily basis. He discusses strategies he employs to catch problem animals, and we talk snaring in New … [Read more...]
Chip Davis from Expand-A-Pan Traps, Trapping Radio, MTA
In this episode I interview Chip Davis from Expand-A-Pan Traps. We talk about Chip's background, coyote trapping for the live market, Expand-A-Pan Traps, Mississippi Trappers Association, and his role on Clint Locklear's Trapping Radio. I had a great time chatting with Chip, and hope you enjoy! Support our sponsor, Kaatz Bros. Lures Learn more about Expand-A-Pan Traps: … [Read more...]
Free Trappers, PIT Pans, Walter Arnold, and Trapping Magazine Bankruptcy
In this episode, I talk about F&W Media's bankruptcy, which may affect the Trapper & Predator Caller magazine. I then talk about Paws-I-Trip Pan Systems, which is a great add-on to eliminate pan wobble and add pan tension and night latching to jump traps and longspring traps. I talk about the old time mountain man 'free trapper' mentality, and read an article I wrote … [Read more...]
Trapping News, Auction Results, and Where to Ship Fur
In Episode 69 of the Trapping Today Podcast, I go over news in the trapping world. The Stan Project is fully funded - thank you to those who donated - THIS IS GOING TO BE GOOD!!! New Mexico trappers won a recent victory, as the public lands trapping ban was killed in the legislature. Stay vigilant, this will likely resurface. Ontario proved its dedication to the Canadian … [Read more...]
Sam O. White and the Early Alaska Bush Trappers
In episode 68 of the Trapping Today Podcast, we talk about the legendary Sam O. White, a Maine-born hunter and trapper who became an Alaska wildlife agent and bush pilot in the early years wildlife management in Alaska. I read a bunch of excerpts from the book and provide a little bit of personal perspective on what I took away from Sam's story. Enjoy! Click here to find a … [Read more...]
Fur Auction Results, A Trapping Ventriloquist, and The Stan Project
In Episode 67 of the Trapping Today Podcast, I discuss a project close to my heart, The Stan Project, which would result in a documentary series on the life of Yukon Men's Stan Zuray. I go over the results of North American Fur Auction's March 2019 Fur Auction results and prices for wild fur, and talk about a few other topics. By the way, our friend Kris Pope at Coyote … [Read more...]
Mink, Mary and Me: Episode 66, Trapping Today Podcast
In this episode I go over one of the great trapping and wilderness adventure books of its time. Mink, Mary and Me was written by Chick Ferguson in 1946. Copies are expensive and tough to find, but I believe it's well worth the cost. Click here to find a copy of Mink, Mary & Me hardcover The book is now available on Kindle! Click here. … [Read more...]
Anti-Trapping in the Legislature: Episode 65, Trapping Today Podcast
In this episode, I talk about attempts to diminish or ban trapping in state legislatures across the country. It's a sad reality, but we trappers need to be vigilant to protect our right to continue doing what we love. On a lighter note, I talk about "The Stan Project", a Kickstarter campaign for a documentary series on Yukon Men's Stan Zuray. I mention an article on BC … [Read more...]