In this episode, it's the eve of the early muskrat trapping season opener, I'm over extended in work and life, fur prices remain in the tank, and I still can't help but love to talk trapping! I give a shout out to Kris Pope, who recently started his "Coyote Trapping School" podcast, talk muskrat trapping with HagZ spring clips, mention the legend W.A. Gibbs of the muskrat … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #47: The Ideal Fur Shed / Trapping Shed
In this episode I discuss what delayed this week's podcast, answer a question about beaver trapping in flooding conditions, and ramble on a bit about my fur shed and what I'd like to see in the ideal fur/trapping shed. Feel free to comment on what the ideal fur shed would look like to you. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #46: Trapping Like a Kid
In this episode, I discuss the idea of "trapping like a kid". It's an interesting mindset that I think can help make us all more effective trappers. I read through, and comment on, an article I wrote here on Trapping Today about trapping like a kid. Hope this gets you thinking more about how you approach your trapping this fall. Also, Kaatz Bros Lures, sponsor of the … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #45: Setting Out Marten/Fisher Boxes, Part 2
In this episode, Cole Porter and I finish up our discussion during our trip to put out marten and fisher boxes on the trapline and do a little fishing. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #44: Setting out Marten/Fisher Boxes, Part 1
In this episode, Cole Porter and I talk marten and fisher trapping as we head out to set boxes out on my line. We discuss plans for the upcoming season, marten/fisher interactions, and habitat types we look for when setting traps. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #43: Stan Zuray and the Alaskan Wilderness Trapper Dream
In this episode, I discuss the dream I've always had of going into the Alaskan wilderness and being a trapper-homesteader. The topic is fresh in my mind after reading Stan Zuray's book, "Carry On". Stan was a star in the Discovery Channel's hit show "Yukon Men", which featured people from the Alaskan village of Tanana. Stan has an interesting story, growing up in Boston, … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #42: Listener Questions
In this episode, I catch up on listener questions, including: -waxing footholds for water sets -importance of where you get dirt to make wax dirt -how we as trappers can help educate and grow our base -finding proper location for coyote sets -fire ants in dirthole sets -creating a business to make a better market for wild fur -gear I use for winter water … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #41: Time to Stock Up!
In this episode, I discuss my recent order with Kaatz Bros. Lures, and the fact that now is a great opportunity for trappers to stock up on traps, lure and supplies. Prices are going up across the board for various reasons, and now's the chance to get what you need before the big price increases hit. I discuss a recent change to the bear trapping rules in Maine, which … [Read more...]