MB-750 Overview-Made by Minnesota Trapline Products-Designed for Beaver and Otter-Jaw Spread: Inside 7 1/16", outside 7 3/8"-Pan size: 3"x3"-Comes with HD machine chain and two swivels-All models are standard 4-coiled-Weighs about 4 lbs. Review by Pat Connelly from Connelly Wildlife Management Although it’s been out for a few years now, I recently tried out the … [Read more...]
A Fall Fur Hunt in Maine – It’s Here!!!
In this episode I go over my newly published book, Manly Hardy's "A Fall Fur Hunt in Maine", which tells a tale of an 1859 trapping expedition in the north woods. I read some excerpts from the book and give a few teasers. It's now available on Amazon for $10, and I'd greatly appreciate your support by purchasing the book!I also talk more about using a magnetometer on your phone … [Read more...]
Georgia Trapper Kirk DeKalb and his “Greatest Discovery”
Kirk DeKalb is a legendary trapper in Georgia with more than 16,000 beavers to his name. With that much experience, you're bound to learn a thing or two. We discuss Kirk's background and a fascinating discovery he made along the journey. It may even help explain why animals are avoiding your sets! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% … [Read more...]
Ryan Moyle from Moyle Mink & Tannery
In this episode I'm excited to talk with Ryan Moyle from Moyle Mink & Tannery in Heyburn, Idaho. He gives us a recap of the operation and how it got started, and we talk about the ins and outs of the day to day tanning operation. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Kaatz Bros. are in the market for … [Read more...]
Trapping in 1861: Podcast Episode 168
Ever wonder what it was like to be in the north woods before the Civil War? There isn't a lot of reliable, first hand information out there, but Manly Hardy wrote a great deal about his trapping and hunting excursions around that time. In this episode I discuss the latest goings on with me at TT, and then get into a reading from Manly Hardy's woods trip to the Allagash Lake … [Read more...]
Eating Furbearers and Trapping as the New Taboo
In this episode Philippe Willis and I discuss eating meat from different furbearers, Steve Rinella and the Meateater media empire, his Our Numinous Nature podcast, artwork, and the Christian family man trapper as the new taboo in society. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!)Moyle Mink & Tannery Be sure to sign up for the … [Read more...]
Tragic Wisdom from a New Trapper – Podcast Ep 166
In this episode I chat with Philippe from Virginia. He's a relatively new trapper and the artist behind the Trapping Today Mustelid t-shirt. We talk about his background and a variety of thoughts on trapping, touching particularly on James Tantillo's concept of tragic wisdom as it relates to his first experience with the reality of trapping, and so much more. Enjoy! Support … [Read more...]
Marten Every Week
From here on out I've decided to devote the podcast to marten trapping and Alaska each and every week. Haha okay, I'm kidding! Had a listener complain about too much marten and too much Alaska, and I got a kick out of it! In this episode we go over some great listener feedback from the season, with a focus on new trappers. Seems like I'm always getting emails from newer … [Read more...]