This episode is the first of a series with my good friend Josh from Fairbanks, Alaska. Josh helped fuel the fire to my Alaska trapping dream way back when we were in college. We get to catch up on Josh's trapping experience over the past 15 years and talk about how he got started. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code Thanks30 for 30% off … [Read more...]
On the Marten Line – Podcast Episode 156
I'm talking trapping while pulling traps on my northern Maine marten trapline. Had a great short season! I chat about keeping track of trap locations, weather patterns, animal movements and more. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Trapping Today Store Kaatz Bros. is aggressively buying glands this season! Click here to learn … [Read more...]
Develop A Theory – Podcast Episode 155
Develop a theory, test it, refine it, and repeat. That's the theme of this week's episode. I talk about a phenomenal marten trapline check and my early season beaver experiences, tying both together under the theme of developing and testing theories that make us better trappers. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Trapping Today … [Read more...]
Early Season Beaver – Podcast Episode 154
In this episode, I chat about some of my early season beaver trapping experiences. Enjoy! Support Our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Trapping Today Store Tip: If it's not working, try something different!Book: "The Last Hunt" by Jack WhitmanShoutout: Kris Pope's Shortliner Trapping BagAsk: Kellen Campaign - email kaatzbros@gmail.com and ask … [Read more...]
Trapping Around Dogs – Podcast Episode 153
In this episode I discuss the controversial issue of trapping around dogs. We talk about ways to avoid catching dogs, minimizing the negative experience of the catch, education, avoidance and other aspects to trapping public land with other users around. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Trapping Today Store TWD Memorial … [Read more...]
A Tip, A Shout-out, A Book, An Ask: Podcast Episode 152
I'm all over the place in this episode, with a tip from Jeff Dunlap, a shoutout to Northwoods Fur, a book about Wyoming pioneers and a little something I'm calling the Kellen Campaign. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (code 'TRAP' for 20% off)New Trapping Today Store! Mentioned in this episode:New Muskrat LureNew Beaver LureBlack Book of Coyote … [Read more...]
Maine Coyote Trapping – Podcast Episode 151
In this episode we get into the second part of my interview with northern Maine trapper Butch Bornman. We chat about the way he likes to trap coyotes in northern Maine, including scouting, staking traps, set type, trap preference and a whole lot more. We also talk a little marten and fisher. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros.. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% … [Read more...]
From Pennsylvania to Northern Maine – Episode 150
In this episode I talk with local trapper Butch Bornman about growing up a trapper in Pennsylvania, making the move to northern Maine, and the trap lines he runs today. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!) Check out the new Trapping Today Store!!!www.trappingtodaystore.com Sign up for the Kaatz Bros. Newsletter here! … [Read more...]