In this episode, I get the chance to talk with Kyle Kaatz from Kaatz Bros. Lures, trapping supply dealer, lure maker, author and entrepreneur.  I always enjoy talking with Kyle, and hope you enjoy tuning in!   … [Read more...]

In this episode, I interview John Chagnon from PCS Outdoors and Lenon Lures. We talk about how he got started trapping, his early supply business, the origin of PCS Outdoors, and his role in the legendary Herb Lenon's lure business. Support our sponsor, Kaatz Bros Lures. Check out John's supply company, PCS Outdoors. Check out Lenon Lures. Hope you enjoy, and sorry … [Read more...]

In a break from guest interviews, I sit down to catch up with you guys.  It's been a few weeks and there's a lot going on, so I thought this would be nice.  I go over listener feedback and reviews, and answer a few questions.  I also tell the story of my first leg of under ice beaver trapping this winter.  Enjoy, and stay tuned for a couple of great interviews in the coming … [Read more...]

On this episode, I'm joined by Mark Taylor, trapper relations manager and fur grader with Fur Harvesters Auction, Inc.  Mark has an extensive background in trapping, fur handling and fur grading.  We go back and forth on the confusion we trappers often face when it comes to understanding how fur is graded and what all of those symbols and abbreviations on your auction slip … [Read more...]

In this episode, I interview Kris Pope from Coyote Trapping School.  We talk about his experience trapping fox on the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, his Youtube, Instagram and Facebook presence, the CTS video training course, interacting with antis on social media, trapping around cows, and always keeping an open mind and learning new things in trapping.  Enjoy! Support our … [Read more...]

In this episode I interview Cole Porter about how he got started trapping, and the challenges and opportunities available for young folks looking to get into trapping today.  Cole talks about all of the different online resources he has used to learn about trapping over the past couple of years.  I really enjoyed the discussion, and hope you do as well! Support: Kaatz … [Read more...]

In this episode, I discuss my renewed energy to work on a trapping related project this winter.  What do you want to see?  I have ideas on a book, video, product, etc. I tell the story about the farmland weasel trapping adventure with my two young boys. I go over listener emails, questions and feedback. Remember to shoot me an email at jrodwood at gmail.com with … [Read more...]