In this episode, we discuss under ice beaver snaring. I go over the three types of under ice beaver trapping, the reason to use snares, the advantages and drawbacks of snaring, and discuss several different types of under ice snaring. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 7
This is a random episode with no real show topic! I discuss some trapping news, the latest Idaho fur auction results, Kris Pope from Coyote Trapping School, and a short plug for my new book: Fur Profit. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 6
This is the second of two episodes on the potential delisting of Canada lynx, more on the Endangered Species Act, and the saga behind the many legal battles on the lynx front in Maine. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 5
This is the first of two episodes on the potential Canada lynx delisting in the Lower 48 states. I cover the recent news about the potential delisting, and go over the background and history of the Endangered Species Act, and how it relates to Canada lynx, with an emphasis on my home state of Maine, and its impact on trappers. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 4
In this episode, I give a shout out to the sponsors of TrappingToday.com, give a preliminary update on the FHA Auction results, and talk a little bit about my trapline and under ice beaver trapping. I also cover a post on trapping bait at the Live Free and Trap blog, talk about a cool oral history project on old time Montana trappers, and discuss a research project to … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 3
In this episode, I discuss beaver trapping in a low market, particularly the difference between fur trapping and animal damage control trapping, satisfying landowner needs, developing experience and reputation as a trapper, and other benefits of trapping in a low market. I also discuss the arguments for and against fur trapping in a market like this. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 2
In this episode, I discuss the weather in northern Maine right now, options for shipping fur to FHA and NAFA, shipping details and deadlines, and the great Thanksgiving Fur Shed Fire. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 1
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Trapping Today Podcast! This podcast is a new project I hope will help trappers and provide an additional resource to the trapping community. In this episode, I give a brief introduction of myself and Trapping Today, and discuss fur prices for 2018. Enjoy, and please comment with your feedback and suggestions for future episodes. … [Read more...]