In this episode I give some updates from my big woods marten and fisher trapline. I go over a number of topics we'll be discussing in future podcast episodes. I then read some listener emails and answer a couple of questions. I also discuss my Long Distance Call predator call lure. I always love to hear feedback from you guys, please feel free to shoot me an email at … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #55: A Clean Fur Shed, and Hunters of the Northern Forest
In this episode I talk about trying to stay legal with a complex set of trapping regulations. I mention a cleanup in the fur shed in preparation for the fur handling season. I also read another excerpt from "Hunters of the Northern Forest". One of the more interesting parts of this reading is the high value trappers earned from a few months' work on the line. Adjusted for … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #54: Fur Price Forecast, and Marten Trapping in the Snow
In this episode, I go over the latest from my marten line, including a painful trapline check in deep, wet snow. I provide a fur market forecast, with updates from North American Fur Auctions and Fur Harvesters Auction, and include my fur price predictions by species. Enjoy! Sign up for the Kaatz Bros. newsletter here NAFA Fur Market Forecast FHA Fur Market … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #53: Updates from the Line, and Hunters of the Northern Forest
In this episode, I'm getting ready and excited to get back out on the trapline! I give an update on the line and plans moving forward. I talk a little about topics we'll discuss in future episodes, and read an excerpt from Richard K. Nelson's "Hunters of the Northern Forest", a book about native trappers from Chalkyitsik, Alaska in the 1970's. Enjoy! Click here to buy a … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #52: The Snowmobile Marten Line
In this episode I talk about our January in November here in northern Maine, and discuss my transition to running the trapline on snowmobile! I also mention Dave Vander Meer's book, "Call of the Wilderness". Click here to find a copy of the book. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #51: Back on the Trapline!
I'm back on the trapline resetting marten and fisher traps after a long illness. Feeling like a new man and super excited to be back trapping again! I recorded this episode on the drive back out of the woods after setting traps all day. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #50: Tending the Marten and Fisher Line
In this episode, Cole Porter and I talk trapping after getting done tending and pulling (for now) my marten and fisher trapline. Enjoy! Check out Kaatz Bros. Lures, sponsors of the podcast. If you're interested in picking up some of my Long Distance Call lure we mention in the podcast, click here. … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #49: Marten/Fisher Prep, Lures & Baits, and Listener Feedback
In this episode, I discuss what my truck looks like geared up for tomorrow's marten and fisher trapping season opener. I go over the use of lure and bait, other associated gear, and the fact that I can't help but get out there despite a bit of a health setback. I answer a couple of listener questions, give a shout out to a couple of great listener stories, and draw the name … [Read more...]