In this episode, I go deep into the conversation around trapper ethics and our role in wildlife management by reading through my responses to some recent interview questions. I review "A Life on the Line", a trapping documentary film set in western Manitoba, and discuss a few other things, including an old interview with Montana trapper Willis Kent. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 15 – Things to Come, and the Roadkill Fur Lady!
In this episode, I ponder the end of trapping season and discuss what you can expect from Trapping Today in the coming months, particularly a shift toward more product reviews during the offseason, and things I can get around to during a busy summer. I open the floor to questions and requests - would love to know what you would like to hear/see in the future and am happy to … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 14 – NAFA Auction, Beaver Books, Fuller Laugeman
In this episode, I give a recap of the bobcat interview, discuss the recent NAFA auction and fur prices, review two beaver tapping books, and discuss an old interview of the legendary Fuller Laugeman of Montana. I also thank several listeners for tuning in, providing feedback and supporting the podcast. I appreciate it guys! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 13 – Bobcat Prices, Populations, and some PR for Trappers
I was asked to give an interview with a public radio station in a western state about bobcat prices and how high prices may be affecting trapper harvest and populations. I did some research and wanted to hash things over in the podcast to practice for the interview. Hope it goes well! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 12 – News, Videos, Auctions and Lure Making
In this episode I talk about my GoPro video mistakes, recent updates on the fur market, the NAFA February fur auction, fur grades from FHA, and a little bit on trapping lure, my lure philosophy, lure testing, lure making education, and potential for a 'no secrets' lure. I got so far off topic, I didn't get a chance to cover the topic I mentioned at the beginning of the … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 11 – How Important is Trapping Lure?
In this episode I go over the reason to use trapping lure, the types of lures, their effectiveness, and the overall part of the trapping supply industry that lures play. I tend to think most lures are over-hyped and overrated nowadays, and look through scientific research and common sense thinking to evaluate how we should think about lures as trappers. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 10
In this episode I talk about my under ice beaver trapline, beaver population management, recent state fur auctions, the upcoming NAFA and Fur Harvesters sales, and Herb Lenon's mink and muskrat trapping book. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 9
In this episode, I give a shout out to Meat Trapper, review the Coyote Trapping School video training, provide a fur price report with results from the latest Colorado sale, talk about my under ice beaver trapline, and review Herb Lenon's classic trapping instructional DVD from the 1930's. Enjoy! … [Read more...]